Image is Everything?

Who's the fairest of them all? Do you really need to ask?

We all know about taking care of business, but do we know about taking care of beauty? Taking care of beauty is not limited to taking care of your hair, skin and nails. It means taking care of the total you; mind, body, spirit and image.

If a picture is worth a thousand words, picture yourself and how you look at this very moment. Look in the mirror. Now begin to write some of the words that would describe the image of yourself one can see right now as you read this article. Is your hair styled the way you like it? Do you have on the attire that reflects your sense of style and fashion? Are your teeth clean, skin exfoliated and are your underwear clean? My Big Momma passed down the mother wit adage of, “Stay ready then you ain’t got to get ready.” In this day and time of “anything goes,” everything does not. In fashion and beauty there is still a sense of decorum, panache and as the French would say, “savior faire” that goes with image; thus keeping you ready.

Image encompasses all of you. Your image determines rather you get in the door or get put out of the door. Make sure your image fits who you say you are. If you are into the medical field look the part of a healthy person. Not limiting yourself to gyms, granola bars, tofu and Birkenstocks, but allowing people to see you with an apple, taking the stairs and drinking water will not hurt.

Attitude and beauty are the same in my line of work. As a cosmetologist we work with some of the most beautiful women and men one eyes could ever see. But many cosmetologists can testify that nothing is more unattractive than a beautiful esthetically person with an ugly attitude. Incorporate an attitude of gratitude about your beauty. Beauty draws people to you. Be responsible with your beauty. Be ready for those compliments. Remember to smile and sincerely say thank you.

Hygiene, we have all heard cleanliness is next to Godliness. Keep yourself clean inside and out. I am one to promote regular bowel movements to rid your body of toxins that helps the blood flow and helps skin glow. Also clean your thoughts of stinking thinking. Think highly of yourself and the outward cleaning is sure to follow. Adding a scent of perfume or oil is sure to resonate with and reflect your inner beauty.

Clothing compliments the total package. So your hair looks nice, your skin is glowing, your health is showing; now accessorizing your package with fashionable clothing that fits what you represent is the cherry on top. Rather your look is casual, urban, eclectic or nerdy; dress according to who you are and the lifestyle you live.

If things in your life are going wrong or if things in your life are going right; create an image that is as unique as you are. Do not limit yourself to one way of looking, thinking and being. Transforming, growing and changing are integral realities of your image as well as life. Remain positive, imaginative and spontaneous to reap the benefits this beautiful experience called life has to offer. Then you will have your own answer to, image is everything?