Our body image is
the mental representation of how we see ourselves. Our idea of how
we look on the outside, believe it or not, determines how we feel on
the inside. We presume the perfect image in our minds of what we
should look like in order be beautiful through interactions with
other people, the media, and society. These images of ourselves
influence our thoughts, moods, and emotions.
In the 17th
century, woman were perceived to be beautiful if they were well
rounded physically. The more rounded a woman's figure not only
showed her status in society as being wealthy, but it was also
believed they were the most fertile. In the 18th century
the ideal colonial woman would have been muscular, big, tough, and
strong. These were important assets to have for her own survival as
well as desirability for marriage, motherhood and a worker of the
land. Toward the 19th century, idealistic body image
drastically changed. Woman were expected to be slinky, frail, pale,
and as small as possible. This is when the corset came into play in
history. It was used to achieve the perfect hour glass shape and was
used all the way up into the later part of the 20th
century. Today, in the 21st century, woman are
revolutionizing they way body image is accepted in society. We are
standing up and making a stand. All shapes and sizes are beautiful
and we are expressing it in a big way.
As a stylist , I
still see the struggle we have with body image everyday in my chair.
Someone comes in with a picture of what they want their hair to look
like, even though it may not be what is right for them, they perceive
the picture to be what they think is acceptable and beautiful. As a
woman, a mother, and a member of todays society, I see the effects
this has on woman everyday. I believe we are starting to come out of
this era where we have to be “perfect” and skinny. Guess what?
Curves are coming back in a big way! Embracing who you are and the
beauty you have to offer the world by feeling confident and sexy in
your own skin is the new “In”. I don't believe there are any
ugly women out there, rather their attitude is ugly. Every woman has
within them what it takes to not just feel beautiful and confident
but BE beautiful and confident. It's just a matter of bringing it out
in the right ways. When we look at ourselves in a mirror we
instantly absorb our thoughts internally, developing our self image.
When we look good on the outside, we feel amazing on the inside and
we feel we can concur the world. There is a quote I once read that
says “a man would rather be with a woman who is fat and has
confidence, then a woman who is a skinny supermodel that is
insecure.” Men find us woman sexy by our confidence not what we
look like on the outside. However, as women, we get our confidence
on how we perceive our exterior beauty.
Reflecting how you
feel on the inside to the outside can be a challenge for most women.
Maybe you don't know what styles look good with your body shape,
therefor you hate shopping for clothes because nothing seems to fit
right. Maybe you don't know how to wear your make up or how to apply
it so you've given up all together. I not only offer classes in my
salon but I also offer home visits to help women overcome this
challenge we all have. I have spent the last decade dedicated to
helping woman every where feel amazing regardless of their
preconceptions of themselves. I love helping women feel beautiful
thats why I got into the beauty industry. We all deserve to feel
beautiful. Beauty doesn't cost a fortune when the satisfaction is
priceless!
I invite you to my
free class on January 19th, 2013 from 2pm until 5pm. We
will be discussing a variety of topics from skincare, makeup, hair
styles and more! I am offering a free brow shaping to every attendee
as well as gift certificates if you bring a friend! Check out the
details below for more information. If you would like to attend the
class please RSVP as soon as possible because space is limited! And
remember, YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL!
