At Love Inside Out we try to be as Eco-chic as possible and encourage you to do the same. Eco-chic means being stylish while taking care of the earth. Here are some simple lifestyle changes to make a big impact:

• Cut down paper usage. Use both sides of the paper when printing.
• Communicate and store data electronically whenever possible.
• Use recycled materials.
• Limit use of paper goods.
• Turn off lights and electronics when not in use.
• Unplug phone, tablet, and other cords from the outlets when done charging.
• Use compact fluorescent light bulbs to lower our energy consumption.
• Buy in bulk to reduce packaging waste.
• Use organic ingredients when feasible.
• Be mindful of transportation, keep it to a minimum and use the most energy efficient vehicles possible.
• Maintain vehicles and frequently check tire pressure for fuel efficiency and to reduce emissions.
• Use solar panels and green power when available.
• Use environmentally safe cleaning products.
• Use air conditioning and fans when absolutely necessary and place them on the most efficient settings when in use.
• Keep computers in energy saving mode when not in use.
• Reduce wasted electricity by unplugging all electronics and chargers when not in use, especially those with internal clocks and remote controls.
• Take yourself off mailing lists to limit junk mail and wasted paper products.
• Participate in paperless billing when available.
• Plant a garden and grow your own food. Planting in pots is a great way to have a garden if you have limited time and space.
• Consider energy efficient appliances and vehicles when making new purchases.
• Consider allowing employees to telecommute from home whenever possible.
• Support businesses and organizations that are environmentally conscious and actively taking steps to become carbon neutral.
• Keep up with latest news and information concerning the environment.
• Join local and international movements to reduce global warming.
• Always put the environment first. Reduce and recycle whenever possible.

Being eco-chic makes all the difference in the world. Many small steps can add up to giant changes. Remember these tips to look cool and do what you can to take care of your home, planet Earth.

When things heat up and you take off those wool hats, you might notice winter was havoc on your hair. If your look needs a little resurrecting, use Love Inside Out’s Untangled Love. Many have called it a miracle in the bottle. This leave-in conditioner can be a protectant against the heat of the blow dryer or protection from the sun. It’s lightweight and helps straighten hair or enhance curls. Untangled Love conditions, detangles, reduces frizz, prevents split ends, and adds shine. This Easter will be a little happier with Untangled Love.

1. Meditate. Take time to practice deep breathing.
2. Get into water. The human body contains up to 60% water, so submerging in bath tub, swimming pool, or sauna helps remove tension and stress.
3. Have compassion for yourself. Don’t berate or beat yourself up. Practice being your biggest cheerleader not your worst enemy.
4. Spend time playing.  Nurture your inner child, laugh and have some fun.
5. Volunteer or do a good deed for someone else. It will positively impact you, them, and anyone watching.
6. Express gratitude for yourself and the many blessing in your life.
7. Listen to music that makes you happy.
8. Give yourself a hug.
9. Treat yourself to a delicious, nutritious meal.
10. Exercise and get good sleep.
11. Practice radical self pampering.

Give yourself the love you deserve and make it the best Valentine’s Day yet!

Treat Yourself with this Valentine’s Day Pamper Pack

1. Lift your spirits and get inspired with Inspiring Love. Burn this 100% natural soy candle to soothe yourself with pure essences of Lavender, Jasmine, and Rosemary.
2. Use Relaxing Love to relieve tension and dissolve stress. These 100% natural bath and shower salts will transform your bathroom into a five-star therapeutic spa leaving you relaxed, healed, and renewed.
3. Showered yourself with love as  you wash away the day. Showered with Love, sulfate, paraben, and sodium chloride-free shower gel, helps clean and revitalize with the healing properties of chamomile, aloe and lemon.
4. You’ll be Loving It with this paraben-free body lotion. Give yourself a massage as you apply Loving It face and body lotion. Loving It protects your skin leaving it nourished and glowing.

Pamper Yourself for less than $20 this Valentine’s Day

It’s quick and easy to love yourself with this all-inclusive Valentine’s Pamper Pack.
Valentine’s Day is devoted to lovers, but remember it’s your responsibility to love and care for yourself year-round. Have a happy and fun-filled Valentine’s Day.

1. Give yourself Daily Love. Do at least one special thing for yourself every day.
   

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2. You can’t give what you don’t have. You must Clearly Love yourself first before you can love anything else.
3. Feed your mind Nourishing Love. Positive thoughts create a positive outlook and future.
4. Practice the art of gratitude. Always notice your blessings, be grateful, and you will have Joyful Love in your life.
5. Find Inspiring Love for yourself. Discover what makes you happy and pursue your passions.
6. Nurture yourself with Pure Love. Spend time in nature and connect with Mother Earth. Be good to her and soak up all she has to offer.
7. You’ll be Loving It if you practice being in the present moment and unattached.
8. Feel the Love as you care for yourself. Use the time during your self care routine to consciously love yourself and think about things that make you happy.
9. Practice Compassionate Love for yourself and others. Be understanding and have patience with yourself and everyone around you.

1. To measure sections of the face, pull your hair completely back and use your forefinger and your thumb to calculate.
2. Determine the distance of your forehead, by placing your forefinger at your hairline and your thumb between your eyebrows. 
3. Lock and hold the distance between your fingers and move it to the middle section which includes the area from your eyebrows to the base of the nose. Note if it’s the same, smaller, or larger than your forehead section. 
4. Lock and move your fingers to the lower section.  Note also if it’s smaller, larger, or the same as the other facial areas. 
5. Based on your measurements, determine if the sections are equal or disproportionate. 

This is an excellent method to determine if your face shape is suitable for bangs. For example, if you have a large forehead compared to the rest of your face, then bangs would be a good idea to add softness. On the other hand, if your forehead is small in reference to the other sections of your face then bangs would not be appropriate.  They would make you look closed in, grow straight down, and constantly fall in your face.

In addition to your face shape and the three sections of your face, there’s another facial feature that is important to note when evaluating your face for fringe. It’s the area between the corner of the eye and hairline. Once again, use your forefinger and thumb to measure the distance beginning at the corner of your eye diagonally to your hairline.  If this measurement seems to be shorter than ½ an inch, you will need to choose a style where the hair falls away from the face.  If not, crowding your eyes and face will distract from these features that can be otherwise complimented.

While you are evaluating your face, be sure to note special facial characteristics. Appreciate your face and all of its features as your own. Realize they are unique and beautiful part of you.  Talk with your stylist about creative ways to accentuate your favorite characteristics and compliment your least favorite ones.  This will provide you with the best look possible and help you to love every part of yourself.

Love Inside Out can help you with gifts for everyone on your shopping list. Our one size fits all holiday gift sets will make your loved ones feel special without breaking the bank.

This Happy Holidays Gift Set is ideal for teachers, co-workers, clients, friends, mother-in-laws, or anyone else that’s hard to buy for. The 2-ounce set of Daily Love shampoo, Feel the Love conditioner, Showered with Love shower gel, Loving It body lotion, Pure Love handmade soap, and Joyful Love soy candle are perfect for traveling or relaxing at home.

Show your love this season with Love Inside Out’s Holiday Gift Sets.

• Round face – Choose a hairstyle to add lift and volume. The hair needs to be pushed away from your face to open it up. Your main objective should be to focus on elongating your face shape, not widening it.

• Square face – Looks similar to round face shapes, but have stronger more defined check and jaw bones.  Lift and volume are needed on top and thinner, softer appearing hair is to fall near the cheek bone and below. Stay away from sharp lines near the cheek and jaw lines. Hard lines will make these areas more pronounced.

• Oval face – This is the most ideal face shape.  It is universal and most haircuts are appropriate for this face shape.

• Triangular face -  Is narrow in the forehead area and gets wider in the cheeks with the widest part being the jawline. Hair from the forehead to the cheekbone should be pulled away opening up this part of the face instead of closing it in.

• Heart-shaped face – Similar to an oval-shaped face with the chin area coming to a point. Wear short haircuts or if you want longer hair, choose a style with the hair filling in the cheek and chin area.

• Oblong face – When the face is longer appearing, choose styles with thick sides, styled toward your face, and little volume on top. Be sure not to have your hair too long, it will make  your face appear longer.  

Now that you know your hair type and the characteristics of your face shape, it’s almost time to find your ideal hairstyle. First, we’ll teach you one more thing to consider. Stay tuned for tips to find out if bangs will look good with your face shape. 

1. Pull the hair back from your face with clips or a headband. 
2. Look at the outline of your face from the forehead to jawbone in a mirror.
3. Ask yourself if it looks round, square, oval, triangular, heart-shaped, or oblong.
4. Use these shapes to help you determine which fits you the best. 

What Shape Is Your Face?

If you cannot decide, get two rulers or two objects that provide a straight edge. Hold one under your chin horizontally and the other ruler vertically up against the side by your head. The straight edges should add a border to help you see exactly what shape characterizes your face the best.

Have fun with your face. Take a self portrait or ask your family and friends if they agree with the shape you selected. Whatever your face shape, it’s a beautiful part of you. Celebrate it and stay tuned for tips on measuring your face to figure out if fringe (a nice way of saying bangs) would look good with your face shape.