Owner, Kimberly Acworth sat in this Maybach June 14 2014

I know what a choice right? I was in Independence, Ohio this past week learning new business processes to bring back to the salon world. My world. I am constantly introduced to new people, new concepts in business that I bring back to you, our customers at Indulge salon. I am always up for conversation regarding business if you every want to talk about these with me besides my love of haircutting and haircoloring.

I digress. I’m sitting in the middle of the conference room and the presenter says if you want to see my Mayback, it’s sitting out front of the hotel. I ask my neighbor, “what is a Mayback?”. My neighbor answers and I run out to the front of the hotel seeking this luxury car specimen. I was stunned at the sleekness of the car. I ask the driver whom drives all of this presenters cars’. Art says, “this car is $409,000.00” My mouth drops open at the price of such luxury and I again need to be in the know and ask “how many are there?”. He says, 1200 unique customized designed cars and this is one of them. To describe such luxury the back has a drop down tray for the business person that needs to work while he is being driven. Of course cup holders, custom interior in your favorite colors. The heated seats, the sun roof that can change from black to clear as though its open on a sunny clear day.

Kimberly sitting in this Mayabach

Interior of the Maybach luxury car made by Mercedes

Maybach-Manufaktur was a German luxury car manufacturer. The company was founded in 1909 by Wilhelm Maybach and his son, originally a subsidiary of Luftschiffbau Zeppelin GmbH and was itself known as Luftfahrzeug-Motorenbau GmbH until 1912.

To all of you that love luxury, I highly recommend this ride. http://www.topspeed.com/cars/maybach/2011-maybach-edition-125-ar116094/picture416852.html

I never thought it would get better than my current car but who knows? It felt good sitting in it!

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As far as history goes we are used to going into a bank developing a relationship with the bank teller and the loan officer. We actually cared about the teller and their kids learning about their family and vice versa. Relationships were about trust and knowing if someone had a good banking history with them and for years at a time.

Fast forward to today, everyone that I know of logs into an account with zero people interation from the phone, Ipad, or anywhere on earth. Do you miss the relationship if you have never had it? Nope. I still go into the bank and like to physically know that my money has landed exactly where I put it. A computer system is a system and can have errors just like humans however; a printed out version on paper is not an error. I look forward to seeing the bank teller and wishing them a good day. This passes on good feelings because they are important.

Trying to reach customer service can be daunting if you have something that needs attention.

Is your money safe with digital banking?

According to a comment by Mike Goodson, managing director in Accenture’s North America banking practice tells us that these digital banks are popping up so fast that they will make up 15% of the retail banking industy. He says they are just as safe as the brick buildings we drive to. The benefits of these online banks are said that they may have more perks like slashed fees when you use affiliated ATM’s, better interest rates because of low overhead.

Better check to see if they are FDIC insured first and that it uses an encryption software. Look for the lock and key at the top of the log in bar. Best practices to use are when you receive an email go directly to the banks log in page instead of opening an email that spammers can copy almost identically.

Side note: At all of our Indulge salon locations we still take our money to the bank. We could use other services but like I said, I like our customers to trust us. Not that digital banking would prevent this, its about the feeling of safe and we can drive to phsyically handle business. But that’s just me.

I’d love to hear your comments on this topic.

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Indulge Pure Originals comes in a variety of fragrances

Getting ready for your Valentine can be daunting. You may want to prepare to have a smooth flow to your date about 7 days prior to your special evening. To help prepare you for your evening’s festivities, we wanted to ensure that you have enough time to grow out the bikini area or if you want to go full out with the Brazilian experience by all means get ready.
We recommend showering prior to your salon appointment. At Indulge Salon Georgia and Indulge Salon York PA, we sanitize your areas, powder to prevent the wax from sticking to unwanted areas and talk to you about any sensitivies. Truly you are covered in the areas except where attention is needed. If you feel nervous at all take a Tylenol or anything to relax you. To prevent any ingrown hairs, do not touch the area that has just been waxed. I know you feel compelled to touch but just say NO! If you would just happen to have any bacteria on your fingers you could cause ingrown hairs. Waxing does help exfoliate and improves the condition of the skin on your legs too.
Waxing can really reduce the regrowth by growing in slower because the “whole” hair will be removed, not just the surface hair that was removed when you shave. Try the Indulge Pure Originals Body Cream to moisturize afterwards. Very gentle and super moisturizing. This moisturizer is super luscious after a warm shower. Wait till your special someone feels the smoothness of your legs. Happy Valentine’s Day!!!

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As I come in the door from the gym, I turn to lock the two deadbolts, and glance at my favorite “goal picture.”  My goal picture is an advertisement of this gorgeous athlete model for Syntha-6 Protein Powder.  She has the most amazing rear, and of course, I want my rumple butt to look like that.  I thought that if I put it on my front door that I would see it and subconsciously (along with diet and exercise) look that fantastic sooner rather than later.

I noticed that the page was slightly bent from top to bottom on the right hand side, and suddenly I realized that it was literally plastered to the door.  I think even the tiny tape square (originally the only thing holding it up) has become part of the door. Here’s the dilemma:

I am RENTING.  Obviously, I’ve got to find some way to get this picture off the door.  Yes, I tried pulling at it a little, but it just rips and the remainder of the picture is glued to the door.  How embarrassing!  What in the world am I going to say to the ladies at the rental office?

“Uh..Hi yes,…see I have a slight problem…I have a magazine picture plastered to the back of my front door, and I  can’t get it off.”

Once they see that the picture is of a chick, and I’m the only one living in the apartment, they’re going to think I’m a little strange. Especially since men are usually the ones who have pictures of women lining the walls of their apartment.

Perhaps I should go in the office with workout gear on…and they’ll just think I’m obsessed with working out?

The point of this story?  Don’t stick things to your walls or doors that you don’t really want to get stuck there.  At least I physically can’t get rid of my goal picture—and for that I’m thankful. I now know that the image of the picture plastered to my door will never vanish from my mind.  Lucky me.

From the desk of an Indulge Full Throttle Lifer…

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We are in the day and age where our skin idols are Snookie and the cast of the Jersey Shore. Don’t get me wrong, this season’s Jersey Shore cast is in shape now more than ever before, and JWow has a body that could compete with any Victoria Secret model.

Okay…off topic, I know, but come on…it’s true. A tan, whether it be a Driveway Diva Tan, or the delicate mist from an aerosol bottle, is a true self-confidence booster.Here’s what I don’t get-How do we go from high society and royalty staying indoors to avoid the sun and look as pale as possible to the more tan the better?

I have tried several self-tanners. The most recent self tanner is the Banana Boat “Summer Color” self-tanning mist. It has a light citrus scent, and seems to apply evenly while standing like a naked star. The hardest part about a misting self-tanner is applying evenly on your mid to upper back. I mean, it’s quite difficult to wrap your arm and aim the nozzle at the same time. Best bet is to have a girlfriend help you out.

After I’ve applied one coat, I start noticing and feeling instantly confidence about my body and my overall appearance. Hey, for $6.97, I’ll take confidence in a mist! Toward the back end of the week, and several self-tanning applications, I really start to feel good about myself. It’s an excellent way to start any day, especially a Manic Monday.

Here’s to Spray on Confidence!

As always,…Live your life…FULL THROTTLE!

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My brain is overloaded by all the chitter chatter of the downturn of our economy. I studied economics in college, and yes, there are a zillion facets to our economic environment, and a million things that can have an impact on whether or not we are climbing up or sliding down.

Here’s what I think.

We all need to manage our own economic bubble. Plain and Simple.

Prices are constantly going to rise and fall, and it’s no surprise that our fruits and vegetables sections at the grocery store are always going to be more expensive. Let’s face it…we need to take responsibility for our own actions. Sometimes our desires outweigh our actual needs, and that is where the trouble lies. For example, I desperately want a couch from Pottery Barn. The soft fluff of the cushions, the cozy comfort, luxuriously silky fabric, the way I am perfectly propped whilst being snuggled ever so safe in the embrace of the cushions.

Here’s the reality- A Pottery Barn couch can cost upwards of $2000-3000 depending on the style. Last time I checked, my money tree was just a seedling. Here’s the point-I either make a decision to save money, then, once I have saved enough money, purchase my dream couch-OR-settle for a couch that resembles my beloved Pottery Barn. We need to manage our spending, our debt, our desires, our needs, and, in doing so, we’ll level out our own economic bubble. Additionally, we must not forget to give to those who are less fortunate than ourselves. There is always someone in this world who is worse off than you and me. By giving, we will receive ten-fold back. The Main Man will watch your back, whether you believe it or not.

If we manage our money, pay off debt, and save money to purchase the things we desire, we’ll turn our economy around, and will influence the National Economic environment as well.

If you have no idea how to begin managing your money start by reading these great books to help you understand your relationship with money: “The Science of Getting Rich” by Wallace D. Wattles, “Thoughts or Things” by Prentice Muldoon, “Automatic Millionaire” by David Back, and any book by Bob Proctor will be well worth the investment.

Let me know how your Money Tree Flourishes.

As always..Live Your Life…Full Throttle!

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Recently, I was given “The New Evolution Diet” written by Arthur De Vany. I had put off reading it up until last week, and even still I only read the first chapter and put the book down. I didn’t put it down because it wasn’t an interesting read, but because I’ve read so many “diet” books that claim they are the way to go, and that every other fad diet out there isn’t good. About two days ago I started reading it again and as I’m making my way through the chapters, I’m realizing how much sense this book actually makes. It’s unbelievable how many foods we eat are the link to why we have diseases and illnesses. The New Evolution Diet explains how some foods are the main causes of diabetes, obesity, and inflammation in our bodies. The author explains how our cells function in our body, and how it processes our food. We live in a world of processed and enriched foods that, yes, taste amazing, but our inherently terrible for our figures and our health.

I am curious as to the difference it could make to not only my health…but my voluptuous figure. The idea is just not sinking in that I can eat any of the “allowed” foods that I want, and exercise less resulting in the body that I’ve always desired. How can this possibly happen?

Stay tuned for more info into my quest for answers on the Paleo lifestyle…

If you have any advice on this topic please feel free to leave a comment!

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Here’s what you need in order to try it yourself:

1. A Hairband. One that isn’t too tight on your head. You don’t want it to cut off circulation at night.
2. For fine hair: A spray-in volumizer. I recommend Pureology Pure Volume.
3. For thick hair: A gloss. Run it through the ends of your hair to prevent frizz.

You’ll want to begin by showering. Then, I dried my hair about 80-90% dry. After that, I sprayed a few spritzes ofPureology Pure Volume at the scalp, and I would recommend a texturizer on the ends. Then, you take the hairband and tuck tufts of hair into the band, wrapping it around and under the band. With each section of hair, you will be creating curls all around your head. You’ll want to grab smaller sections of hair if you want tight curls, and large sections to create waves.

In the morning, your hair will look like a crazy mess, but I promise it will turn out okay once you style your hair.

So….Hopefully yours will look better than mind turned out, but here’s the jist of what your hair should look like in the morning…

<———Front——                                                                                                       —-Back———->

The final outcome of your hair will completely depend on your creativity. You can get ideas from the original tutorial on thelipstickdiaries web blog on Youtube.

The first thing you’ll want to do if you have fine hair is to spray your hair while still put up in the hair band. Spray it well.

Then, gently take the hair band out, and you’ll end up with some crazy curls, some tight, some loose. You might think that you didn’t do it correctly, but once you put some more product in it and comb out the curls it will turn out looking something like this..

My final ‘do looked like this today:

Make sure you upload pictures of your Vintage Curls Without the Heat hairdo on our Facebook page www.facebook.com/IndulgeSalon

I’d be happy to answer any questions you may have! Send me a message or comment on this post!

As Always, Live Your Life…Full Throttle!

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The greatest thing about tanning is that you don’t have to be at the beach to do it…

Tanning has options...and we, as Indulge Full Throttle Lifers, Love Options. Suppose you don’t like tanning in a tanning bed, you can lay out in your backyard instead. Perhaps you hate being hot, you can go have an airbrush tan service. Or, maybe you love tanning at the beach but can’t get away for a weekend trip. Like I said, many options. The option we are focusing on today, however, is the Driveway Diva Tan.

The Driveway Diva Tan is quite possibly one of the best ways to tan. Personally, when I am outside enjoying a beautiful day, I want to feel all warm inside from the heat. That way, I know I’m getting those UVA and UVB rays that turn me into a sandy tan superstar. There are a few steps to take in order to get the luscious brown tan we all want. First, shower.. Then, immediately out of the shower use the Indulge Body Cocoa Butter Bar. Using it all over your body right after you get out of the shower will lock in moisture which is what you always need when tanning. Next, you’ll want to lather yourself with a suntan lotion that has SPF 15 or higher in it. Let it dry. Then,pop the Indulge Body Butter Cocoa Butter Bar in a microwaveable container, put it in the microwave for about 10 sections until the bar is completely melted. Here’s the amazing part–slather yourself with the melted Body Butter Bar before you settle onto your towel. Not only will it give you enough moisture to keep your skin supple while tanning, but it will also give you a glistening, glowing tan.

Don’t forget to pair your Driveway Diva Tanning session with an icy cool beverage, enough towels to keep you comfortable on the driveway, and some tunes. Also, you should be flipping every 20-30 minutes to keep your tan even on both your front and your rear!

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Here’s the trick: You must be strictly watching your consumption of food, be consistent with your workout schedule, and be willing to modify your routine.

First Thing’s First: I can’t stress enough how important it is to be strict about your diet. Make a plan of attack for each day (or the whole week!). Balance out your meals with plenty of protein, salads (minimal vinaigrette dressing), and vegetables. Remember that fruits have a lot of sugar in them so keep those to a minimum as well. Make sure you’re eating enough because you’ll need the energy for your tough workouts.

Secondly: Be completely consistent to your workout schedule. If you plan to go to gym in the morning before work go at the time you set your alarm for. If you plan to go at night after work, pack your gym bag with all the essentials the day before and put it in your car. If you are going to do “two-a-days” (working out twice a day), then stick to it. Whatever time or times of day you plan on working out, then really do it. Don’t let that voice in your head that wants you to fail talk you out of your routine. The hardest part is usually getting to the gym, but once you’re there, and you start workin’ it, that angel on your shoulder usually kicks in with encouragement. Sometimes, it helps to create a calendar and X-off the days that you go. It gives you a visual countdown to your goal date.

Last, but Not Least: Modify. Modify. Modify. Switch it up. Every two weeks you should be switching up your routine. If you’re always working with weight machines, do a class instead. You can also buy an exercise book with many different exercises in them. Work out an exercise routine and constantly review it to update the moves you are doing. Tweaking it just slightly will keep your muscles guessing. This is what keeps us (or gets us) in shape.

These three steps aren’t always easy, especially since we have so much temptation around us 24/7. Avoid it, and keep your goal at the front of your mind. Getting into shape isn’t just great for us to maintain our health, but it’s a step closer to living that Full Throttle life we all desire.

As always,

Live your life…Full Throttle!

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