September Newsletter
Candalada
Self-Care September
I started Self-Care September for myself in 2019 for multiple reasons. It was the anniversary of my moms passing and I noticed how much I didn't care for myself in the past few years. To the point of actually loosing a tooth! If you have already read my book “Beautiful Reject” you are familiar with how comprehensive and time consuming a thorough self-care routine can be. Upon recent research, I discovered September is actually Self Care Awareness month founded in 2017.
I started my self-care process in August this year, in honor of the month I was born and my own existence. Although, self-care August doesn’t rhyme at all. It seemed appropriate to do a few cosmetic things in time for 8/28. I would like to share a new local gem that I found; Flawless Advanced Laser Skin Care.
Flawless Advanced Laser Skin Care is a well designed and intimate establishment, located just off of Old Bridge Road, in Woodbridge, Virginia. The owner is fashionable, knowledgeable and caring. She recently relocated from Tysons Corner.
Treatment Room
Originally, I used to visit Cultura Dermatology in DC. With the school year starting and the premium ticket for services at Cultura, I decided to look for local options. This is how I discovered Flawless.
The price point at Flawless allowed me to explore removal of several areas; my face, neck, abdomen, arm pit and brazilian areas. Flawless is booked a month out for good reason. The process was seamless and the results are immediate.
I received compliments all week on the glow of my skin. It was great not having to be in the mirror with tweezers every second. My arm pit is still smooth and it has been over a month since the service. The removal of the hair was helpful because after having surgery, I was nervous to shave the area and didn’t want the burden of doing it every few days. The Brazilian experience was a little painful but not worse than waxing. It is important to remember that lasers can not destroy grey hair. The main reason I am in a scurry to have whatever I can remove, removed.
ISSA visits Erykah Badu on Tour
Prince Issa went visit Erykah on the Badubatron Tour. It has been two years since Issa has been able to attend a live concert. He was very excited. Some of the things he said he enjoyed were the lighting sequences during the performance, watching Frank Moka play the drums up-close and feeling like a very special person.
The highlight of his night; the logo maracas that Erykah gifted him. They light up and make noise.
STYLIST
Recommendations
Summertime, having surgery and then an unexpected accident were my main motivations for searching for a stylist that can help me. Admittedly, I have friends and family that are underground also help sometimes. This is the list of public and available stylists that I have visited from June-August.
Yaella @ Basic Necessity
1208 Underwood St NW
Washington, DC 20012
301-825-2477 (c)
Yaella only does small braids on natural hair, no extensions, no blow outs. Other ladies in the shop specialize in blow outs and locs. They use many of the products I love. Everyone leave out of there looking sharp as a tac.This place is FAR. Feels like its in Silver Spring driving from Woodbridge.
Neftalie @ Yams Hair Braiding
8207 Georgia Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20910
240-810-3177
There is no direct way to contact Neftalie. All request run though the owner mainly via text. Looking around the shop it seemed many of the braiders were amazing. I like that Neftalie is willing to do such small braids.She only works on Saturday’s.
Monah @ Sensational Stylz
2717 Potomac Mills Circle
Woodbridge, Virginia 22192
443-723-6737
After a summer of fun an experimenting Monah blew my hair out. She was patient and kind. The only modification I would make to her process is requesting a small flat iron be used on the roots. Since I have no attachment to the length of my hair, I trusted former stylist, Patrice Young to cut it for me drastically when I got home from the shop.
Shortlist of other great stylist
Karen || IG @krinklekutzbyk
Capital Heights, MD - 240-381-8848
Karen has the fastest hands I have ever seen.
Monea || IG @msmarleymar
Bowie, MD - 240-507-8174
I’ve met Monea a few times. She is known for her work on Wale’s hair. Her loc extension and styling skills.
POWER BLEND OIL
I still can’t believe that my first hair product “Power Blend Oil” has gone from a concept to reality. Thank You to everyone that has purchased the product and other items from the Hair Therapy store.
Thank You for your feedback. It has allowed me to make customer requested updates. The product images have been updated to reflect the front, and sides of the bottle. The description has been updated to educate consumers on the purpose of each oil in the blend. A “other uses” section has also been added.
First Pop Up
I am attending my first Pop-Up as a vender October 9th @ 1 PM outside of My Mama’s Vegan in Baltimore! Can’t make it? Order the product online.
