All I Want for Christmas is… December 9, 2009

BeverlyD says: “What you do around holiday season, foreshadows your coming year.” Are you traveling, setting goals, and showing your appreciation to yourself and your loved ones? That’s what BeverlyD would do…and is DOING!

As the New Year approaches it’s time to start thinking about what you truly want out of life. What changes would you like to make. What will you no longer put up with from yourself, your life, and others? At BeverlyD we believe you truly can have the life you’ve always wanted. BeverlyD Corp. is not only about organic hair and beauty, but also living the life of your dreams, loving your life, and knowing that life doesn’t always have to be the same old thing.

As a true testament to gearing up for the new year, BeverlyD is spending her holiday doing what she does best: traveling, entertaining, and deciding what she wants! She spent Thanksgiving traveling all over Germany from Munich to Berlin and even driving up to the German alps! While there she attended ‘Portrait Your Fantasy.’ “We created a photo shoot for women to embody the fantasy of their perfect life. It’s about taking women into what their ideal life would be. We created a photo shoot for women to embody the fantasy of their perfect life.  It’s one of those vacations that you’ve gotta get into your fantasy and what you want in your life. It was a vision board for your year to come. You’ve got to decide what you want and then take action.”

“I came back with a new commitment to not have my life be the same. I want my life to be different. No more settling for what I don’t want and doing things I don’t want to do.” If there’s something about (my) business I don’t like doing, or I don’t feel represents what I’m about, I’m not gonna do it.

For those of us at BeverlyD that means recognizing and marketing our product as a luxury brand, and living a lifestyle that reflects that. That means no more sample sale prices, no more traveling coach, and no more handling mundane tasks that can be done for hire. For those of you in the business world, make your life reflect your product. If you are a green company, for example, with a green product make sure you and your company reflect that. Does your office recycle? Do you recycle and carry cloth grocery bags? Remember you are your business’s signature logo.

So this season, think about what you want, start setting those goals, and get ready to make a change for the better. If you need personal or company coaching on how to improve your life or business, contact BeverlyD@beverlydbeauty.com for workshops/seminars, goal setting, and private coaching information. Live the life you’ve always wanted! It’s 2010 for heaven’s sake!

Did you know…? December 1, 2009

That everything you need to beautify your hair and body (in the most natural and healing of ways of course) can be found in your kitchen? That’s why BeverlyD is known as the Kitchen Beautician! Pure Plant and food oils can be applied on the hair and taken internally to defrizz, repair, and calm damaged hair. And did you know that ingesting a proper balance of omega 3’s, 6’s, and 9’s provides a natural sunscreen to your skin! Take it internally and begin to notice how seldom you burn in the summer! Wear it externally when on vacation and watch how your skin will tan rather than burn! Be sure to up your intake this season to keep your body warm and your skin soft as our climate gets colder and drier.

Henna dye created from pure plant root vegetables can be used to stain the hair. Make your hair more golden, ash, or chestnut to warm it up for the holidays! And BeverlyD has even created her own process to highlight the hair- using only food grade products! We’re still perfecting the process, so we’ll have to keep this ingredient a secret, so if you want all natural highlights book your appointment today to come see BeverlyD!

Even BeverlyD’s chapstick is pure plant and food based. And it contains Basil keep your breath fresh! Avoid those chapped lips as the temperature drops! Keep your lips soft and supple this season with BeverlyD lip moisturizer! And don’t forget to order your Appreciation packages for your loved ones! The holidays truly are about giving thanks. The “12 Ways of Appreciation” can be yours to give for only $25!

Appreciation: Giving Thanks and Thanksgiving November 24, 2009

As we look forward this week to turkey, friends and family, it’s important to remember why it is that we gather year after year: to offer our gratitude and thanks for the many blessings we each have in our lives. It is no coincidence that BeverlyD is founded on the power of such Appreciation, and so this is of course a special time of year for us.

There’s a lot of talk these days about the power behind thanksgiving and how an attitude of gratitude can literally transform one’s life overnight. Being appreciative not only brings awareness to so much of that which you are already blessed to have in your life, but also makes you more open to receiving. Some would even argue that being more appreciative for what you have further attracts more circumstances in your life for which to be grateful.

William James said “The deepest principle in human nature is the craving to be appreciated.” And he was right. When you gather with friends and family this holiday season, make everyone you know feel special, loved and most importantly appreciated. At BeverlyD we know how to Appreciate, in 12 ways in fact!

1.    Deep hair conditioning

2.    Hair finishing/pomade

3.    Eye and facial make-up remover

4.    Whole body moisturizer

5.    Luxurious aromatic bath oil

6.    Protects the hair from chlorine damage

7.    Wonderful manicure oil

8.    Excellent shaving aid

9.    Relaxes hair naturally

10. Aromatherapy oil for de-stressing

11. Full body massage oil

12. De-frizz the hair

A product for people of all ages, this 100% organic plant-ingredient formula adds wellness to hair, skin and mood.

A two-ounce bottle comes gift-wrapped in a recycled paper box with an “Appreciation” note card on which to write your own verse.  The “12 Ways of Appreciation” card is also included in the packaging.  The cost for this beautiful gift is only $25. Contact BeverlyD@beverlyd.com to order yours today and show your loved ones how much you Appreciate them, love them, and care about their health!

CUCUMBERS- your key to HEALTH, HAPPINESS, and GREAT HAIR!! November 13, 2009

What’s Beverly D’s favorite vegetable? Why the CUCUMBER of course! Beverly D’s childhood was spent on a cucumber farm in Wisconsin, and she still uses her knowledge of cucumbers as a medium to educate her clients on their hair types.  Fine hair can be compared to small cucumbers, what farmers would rate as a size 1 cucumber, and requires Beverly D shampoo, Beverly D thickening conditioner, and Beverly D volumizing spray. For those with thick, curly, frizzy hair the hair shaft can be compared to that of a large thick cucumber, size 5. This hair type needs Beverly D shampoo, Beverly D moisturizing conditioner, and Beverly D Appreciation Oil to smooth the hair.

Cucumbers are one of the healthiest, most healing and rejuvenating vegetables you can find, and they also have many household uses. Because of the concentrated B vitamins found in cucumbers, they make great headache and hangover cures. Eating a few slices before going to bed will help you feel great the next morning! And it’s much safer and better for you than popping a pain reliever pill. They are also great for an afternoon pick me up and much healthier than a coffee or cookie.

We all know cucumbers are great wrinkle erasers, and great at reducing the swelling for those bags under your eyes, but they’re also a quick fix to cellulite as well. Just rub some cucumber on your problem areas for an instant tightening effect. You can also use them when steaming your face for a wonderful aroma and soothing effect. This is truly a great way to relieve stress and naturally elevate your mood. And who knew? Cucumbers are also make great pen mark erasers, shoe shiners, and bathroom cleaners!

Want to know more about the CUCUMBER and it’s many uses? Want to know more about your hair? Come to the next Beverly D Natural Bawdy show and find out! AND Beverly D will be hosting The Natural Bawdy Naughty or Nice Parties for the holidays! Let Beverly D provide the entertainment for YOUR party this holiday season!

Hot Springs, Arkansas…Take Time to Rejuvenate November 5, 2009

Detoxing is the oldest known form of medicine. It’s important to take time away to pamper the body temple and allow it to remove toxins that even the healthiest of health nuts are bombarded with on a daily basis. Hot Springs, Arkansas offers both an escape for the mind and treatment for the body.

Halloween weekend, rather than getting dressed up in costumes to celebrate the holiday, Beverly D and I made a rejuvenation road trip to Hot Springs to soak in the 4000 year-old mineral waters seeping from beneath the earth. These waters are known to create great healing, cleansing, and detoxification for the body. Popularized around the turn of the century, these springs were known to be visited by President Roosevelt and even many members of the Mob! Who knew mobsters were so healthy!

Hot Springs offers many bath houses and spa programs from which to choose. We embarked on our little adventure on Saturday morning at 6:30 a.m. from Houston, Texas and arrived 7 hours later to a Vintage Bath House in Arkansas. For $25 we soaked in the tub, relaxed in the steam compartments, and were given hot presses for aches and pains all the while being shoveled hot spring water to consume internally by the bath house practitioners. After all this detoxing we needed a nap! We followed through with our “Beverly D self-made” detoxification program the next day with a visit to a modern bath house equipped with a full spa. Of the many spa packages offered, we opted for a seaweed bath, massage and facial…a little pricier but SO worth it! The modern bath house fit right in with Beverly D’s code of health: They only carried organic, plant based products for sale and use throughout our treatments.

The trip wouldn’t have been complete without a trip to the free city water fountain to bottle our own mineral water to take home and a little jaunt over to SCOOPS ice cream. Ice Cream? Isn’t that a bit unhealthy to eat after detoxing? Well…not this ice cream! It is one of the few creameries in America that makes their ice cream IN HOUSE using ONLY fresh cream with NOTHING else! So healthy, and yet, SO GOOD!

The best part! The RESULTS! Beverly could feel the soreness in her body as toxins released from her muscles on Monday. And my sister could not get over how fabulous my skin looked! Despite the change in weather and transition to a drier climate, my skin is soft and supple, and BEAUTIFUL! Imagine what it has done for us internally, since your body absorbs everything you put on it!

Beverly D is planning another rejuvenation road trip to Hot Springs for December! It can be a great bonding or business building time for women. Let us know if you’d like to join in the health and fun! Contact BeverlyD@beverlyd.com.

 

Low-lights: A Subtle Transition into Fall October 30, 2009

As fall begins and the leaves are changing, temperatures are dropping, and we’re pulling out our fall wardrobe and adding new pieces, it’s important not to forget to do the same with our beauty regimen! Fall means bringing out warmth. In the fall we begin to eat warmer food, wear warmer clothes, and wear warmer colors- even on our hair!

Low-lights are an effective and cost-efficient way to transform your summer look into something fresh and warm. They’re a great way to grow out those summer highlights without having to go through the unattractive process of showing your roots! Warmer colors in your hair will go better with your fall wardrobe and lighter skin-tone. You won’t look washed out! Beverly D uses a wonderful process to weave both highlights and low-lights into the hair simultaneously. The effect is a welcome change that is a beautiful blend of chestnut, almond, walnut, oak, and mahogany colors with a few embedded highlights. Beverly reminds us: “I like to stick with nature’s colors for fall-Colors that can be found in nature. That’s what I’m about.” And as much as possible she likes to use Henna for the color. Not only is it healthier for the scalp and liver, but Henna dye also comes in great natural, earthy colors.

And talk about low-maintenance. One can save a bundle in the fall by transforming their summer look into something slightly darker. Instead of a visit to the salon every 6-8 weeks to touch up color, one can stretch that out to nearly 12 weeks or longer! It’s great for your pocket-book AND your calendar!

 

Henna- an Excellent, Natural Alternative to Hair Dye October 15, 2009

So I asked Beverly, “Why Henna?”.

Beverly: “Well it’s a plant product…ha, Well that’s a long story, but I don’t want to hurt my liver anymore. Hair color is really hard on liver.  Even breathing in the fumes really toxifies the liver. Everything you put on the scalp gets absorbed by it, and hair color is no exception…”

I watched as Beverly did her magic and coated one of her client’s, Sherri, an acupuncturist in Houston, hair with Henna dye made from mushrooms, roots, and root vegetables. They stain the hair, and it smells pretty good!

How long does it take to apply and let the Henna set?

Beverly: “(Anywhere from) 10-60 minutes depending on the effect I’m trying to create. It depends on the current hair color.”

Beverly: “Sherri felt like her hair wasn’t growing, and it was breaking, so we’re using only plant products and plant color on her hair…now her natural curl is coming back in, it’s thicker and really soft.”

Sherri what attracted you to Henna?

Sherri: “I like because when I lived in Austin I didn’t color. I wanted to, but I had this internal conflict (of knowing it wasn’t good for me). I do Chinese medicine and I really support natural products, (so I wouldn’t use regular dye), but then I met Beverly.”

Beverly: “I’m a health enthusiast and I attract people who are interested in doing that for themselves as well.”

Sherri: “But before that my hair was broken and damaged. So broken that’s how I ended up with bangs again…because the hair on the front of my hair broke off!”

Now Sherri has great color, great curl, and strong hair! I can’t wait to see Sherri’s transformation over the next few months after further incorporating the Henna with Beverly’s hair treatment products! Stay tuned for pictures and more news of Sherri’s hair progress. Keep ya posted…

Use Appreciation Oil for Curly and Frizzy Hair…AND for Your Health! October 7, 2009

Let’s look at a new client’s first experience with Beverly’s raw, organic products, how they work, and why “all natural” really does make a difference! :

Before Diana arrived she had been warned by her referral: Listen, It’s not just a haircut. It’s an experience. And so it was. The appointment began with a glass of fresh cranberry water and any woman’s dream, a scalp and shoulder massage infused in Beverly D’s Appreciation oil.

“Umm…why haven’t I been coming here for years?! My gosh, that was so amazing!” – Diana exclaimed and to which Beverly replied: “It’s how I learn about your hair.”

Diana- “So, What is the smell in this oil?”

Beverly- “Rosemary and Lavender. Rosemary keeps the oil clean, it’s an antiseptic. Some women only wash their hair in the oil.”

Diana: “Really? Doesn’t that make they’re hair really oily?”

Beverly:  “Not when you’re hair is really curly and frizzy!- it just absorbs it and keeps the curl. And the Lavender? The Lavender calms people down, and it calms their hair down. It’s also an aroma that men like…it attracts them It’s all about keeping everybody’s lights on isn’t it?!”

And it’s good for you. “The thing is, “(most) hairdressers, they’re not interested in being healthy. I don’t think hairdressers are really interested in health, I think they’re interested in image. That’s even why I hesitated the beauty business…my health has been an evolving thing…I started with the Cambridge diet, then HerbaLife, and then I went to fasting, then juicing, and then I went to raw foods.  I did raw foods for a year and cured myself of every ailment I had……”

It was this health evolution in Beverly’s life, and subsequent beauty and body transformation, that prompted her to create a beauty product that matched her core beliefs about organics and healthy living. Because the skin and scalp are the largest organ in the human body, it’s equally as important what you put on your body as what you put in it. We all now know that the skin can absorb birth control and nicotine from patches, and will do the same with any other chemical you apply to it, so it’s important to use the most natural products possible- products that have not been altered chemically(to make them cheaper) from how they exist in nature. With Beverly’s Appreciation Oil, and all her products for that matter, you know you’re getting a luxury brand quality product, with only good for you ingredients!

Virtual – A New Concept for the BeverlyD Hair Party September 2, 2009

With the advent of technology comes a whole new way of doing business. So, BeverlyD is keeping up with the times and taking the BeverlyD Hair Party VIRTUAL! No matter where you are in the world BeverlyD can come into your home and deliver the Self Esteem, Pleasure and Beauty of the BeverlyD Hair Party. All you need is Skype, a webcam, and an audience of your friends. BeverlyD will lead you in discovering what can be your ultimate beauty. At the party you will get beauty rituals for your hair, body and lifestyle, a personal consultation, and a styling coaching lesson if you desire to bring your styling tools and want to learn how to style your hair more effectively.
To find out more about this innovative Hair Party, visit http://beverlyd.com/hparty.html

SALES!! August 10, 2009

When you really look at business…we are all really in sales!
Sales is the service, is the phone call, is your image, is the kindness you show one another. It all counts and it’s all sales!!!!
Building professional friendships with people you want to be with!
All my customers are professional friends!