What to Eat on a Dairy, Gluten, and Grain-Free Lifestyle

Here is a List of What To Eat and What To Avoid   -   When Following A Dairy-Free, Gluten-Free and Grain-Free Paleo Diet Lifestyle

Foods You Can Enjoy

• Organic Protein Powders such as ‘Vega’ brand

• Organic Eggs

• Fish

• Vegetables such as Broccoli, Carrots, Onion, Spinach, Cucumbers, Celery, Cauliflower, Scallions, Mushrooms and Bell Peppers (No Beans, Corn or Potatoes)

• Fruits such as Apples, Avocados, Bananas, Cantaloupe, Grapes, Lemons, Oranges, Tomatoes, Strawberries and Grapefruit

• Fresh Herbs

• Healthy Oils such as Extra-Virgin Olive Oil, Avocado Oil, Walnut Oil, Macadamia Oil, Coconut Oil

• Unsalted Nuts such as Almonds, Brazil Nuts, Hazelnuts, Pecans and Walnuts (No Peanuts)

• Unsalted Seeds

• Salt-Free Spices

• Grass-Fed Beef

• Organic Turkey

• Organic Chicken

• Other Lean Organic Meats

• Stevia

• Herbal Teas

Foods to Avoid

• Dairy (Milk, yogurt, ice cream, butter, cheese, etc.)

• Grains (rice, oats, millet, corn, barley, rye, sorghum)

• Grain-like Seeds (quinoa, buckwheat, amaranth)

• Legumes

• Beans

• Potatoes

• Fatty Meats

• High-Salt Processed Foods such as Smoked Fish, Deli Meats

• Soda

• Fruit Juice

• Candy

• Honey

• Sugar

• Ketchup

• Olives

• Pickled Foods

• Salad Dressings and Packaged Condiments

• Miso

• Maple Sugar

• Date Sugar

• Foods Containing Vinegar

• Foods Containing Preservatives

• Foods Containing Artificial Colors or Flavorings

• Corn Syrup

• Popsicles

• Peanut Butter

• Soybeans

• Peanuts

• Peas

This is general information that is not intended to be medical advice and given for informational purposes only.

Enjoy our Beautiful Health Nutrition Guide!

Reference: http://thehealthyapple.com

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Break out the BANGS!  

Make a modest change with straight across or to the side - bangs!  Bangs are always a great addition to any fall or winter style!

The Kasia Secret on HOW to Maintain Beautiful Hair Color

 

Choosing the RIGHT Hair Color When you go to choose the next hair color you wish to invest in, always remember that “what you put in – you get out.”  We suggest avoiding color lines that use ammonia or MEA.  These ingredients aggressively raise your cuticle to deposit the pigments into the cortex. At Kasia we use an ammonia/MEA free color that is much kinder to the hair.  “It’s all in the delivery process.”  By opening the cuticle with alkaline actives, allowing the cuticle to slowly open and equally in time to close, you will get the long lasting results you invested in – multi-dimesional, shiny, and complete coverage without the damage!

 

Do you really need a shampoo for color-treated hair? YES! Well, at least a shampoo that is sulfate free. Traditional shampoos contain sulfates that cause the cuticle of the hair to swell which in turn leak your fabulous new color.  “As hair health specialists, we can instantly tell the difference between clients who follow his strict healthy hair checklist and those who don’t.”  Kasia Shampoo & Conditioners not only are sulfate free but will leave your hair with a healthy pH level to promote health and longevity.

Dry Shampoo – Your New BFF! It’s no secret the more you shampoo and blow dry, the quicker the fading.  So why not try to go a couple days without?   Dry shampoo may just be your haircolor’s new BFF.  Try our new Revive Dry Shampoo – clients love the fact that it doesn’t leave the hair or scalp feeling nasty after one day of use (extra additives) – allowing you to where with no washing for multiple days!

UV – Protect ME! Who doesn’t love Mr. Shiny Sun?  While the majority of us love the beaming rays, our colored tresses do not. Just like you protect your anti-aging skin from the sun - our hair is also affected - causing free radical damage, in which creates fading.  Studies show that having a UV filter in a hair care products can reduce color fading by up to 40 percent.  Additionally, sources of heat from styling tools can open up the cuticle allowing your color to leech out. Just a few sprays of aloe-based Off the Fritz on damp hair will help protect your hair from the heat, UV rays, and environmental damages all the while eliminating frizz!

 

At Kasia Organic Salon we have a proven system to benefit our guests with lasting rich color, color-safe products, and treatments to better assure strong and anti-aging hair.

 

Contact us today to set up your “insurance plan!”

 

- By: Valerie, Kasia Hair Health Specialist.

*NEW* Cutting Edge Flat Iron's and Blow Dryers + Lifetime Warranty at Kasia

NEW and NOW at Kasia!  * THEORIE Flat Iron's and Blow Dryers! *

We looked for a very long time - and we chose Theorie due to it's cutting edge technology and LIFETIME WARRANTY!  

Cutting-edge technology and ergonomic design into one easy-to-use tool. While the 100% solid-titanium floating plates ensure heat is distributed evenly, Negative Ion Technology promotes silkier and smoother hair and far-infrared technology reduces static.

THEORIE SAGA FLAT IRONS

• Industry Professional Edition
• Available in Black, Red, Blue and Purple
• 100% Solid Titanium Plates
• Digital temperature display
• Programmable auto shut-off
• Ionized technology to promote silkier and smoother hair
• Far-infrared technology delivers consistent heat distribution, while reducing static
• Sleek, ergonomic, non-slip grip, designed for professional comfort and control
• Heats to maximum temperature of 450°F (230°C) swiftly
• Floating plates optimize styling efficiency
• 11' heat-resistant textile cord
• Available in 1" and 1 ½"
• Designed for use with Keratin treated hair
• Lifetime Warranty

SAGA 3100 BY THEORIE

• Professional Brushless Motor
• Lightweight, ergonomic rubberized design for added comfort while styling
• High performance and energy efficient by conserving 15% less energy than the leading 1875W hair dryer
• 30,000-hr motor life
• Precision air control to lock in moisture while drying hair 60% faster with a heat output of over 300 degrees
• Variable controls include 6 settings allowing you to control the airflow and temperature depending on your hair type and desired style
• Smart air output control technology
• Cool shot for style setting
• 11' Professional cord for optimal styling space
• 2 concentrator nozzles for precision air control while styling
• Lifetime Warranty

Contact the Kasia Salon Team to order a Theorie Blow Dryer and/or Flat Iron. All Blow Dryers must be pre-ordered.  612.824.7611

Please contact us for pricing and specials.

Blow Dry Your Hair Like a PRO! DIY

We know - we've heard it many of times..... "I cannot duplicate this at home, it'll never look like this!"  At Kasia we are happy to educate you how to blow dry at home - as well as prescribe you a recipe for success at home  with specific shampoo/conditioner and styling products as well as the needed  utensils (hair tools) - creating an easier and finished outcome.

Recipe for Success in Styling!

Get out your recipe cards and record the following tips for a sleek and smooth outcome - close to what you had at the salon.

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What is needed?  

Before you style your hair with any sort of heating tools, you must use products to protect your hair. Since blow-drying can cause hair to frizz and heat damage, use a product that will help with both of those like Kasia Outshine Smoothing Gloss and Off the Fritz Hair Sealer

Using a hair dryer with a nozzle helps with concentrating hot air flow to your hair. Investing in a great dryer, round or paddle brush and also hair clips are key.

Blow out and GO!  

Remove most of the moisture by pre-drying your hair with a paddle brush or fingers.

• Once your hair is moderately dry, section off you hair to dry it in three sections: the crown, middle and underneath. Leave the bottom part down to dry first. The rest of you hair should be held up by a clip.
• Start With Bangs.  Bangs aremuch more difficult to style once they’ve dried on their own.”
• Tip: If you want added volume, use a root lifting product such Hydra-Boost Texture and Volumizing Spray at the roots of your wet hair. For even more volume, lift hair straight up at the roots while drying.
• Starting with the underneath part of your hair, section off the hair with three-inch sections rolling your hair over a round brush.
• Dry from roots to ends, holding your dryer in a downward position reducing hair from frizzing and to keep hair cuticles smooth.
• Repeat the above steps for drying the middle and crown of your head.
• After your hair is dry, finish with just a tad more of Outshine and your favorite hairspray for the finishing touch to hold your lush locks!

Lastly.  Practice - Practice - Practice.

NEW and NOW at Kasia!  * THEORIE Flat Iron's and Blow Dryers! *

We looked for a very long time - and we chose Theorie due to its benefit for YOU of a LIFETIME WARRANTY!  

Cutting-edge technology and ergonomic design into one easy-to-use tool. While the 100% solid-titanium floating plates ensure heat is distributed evenly, Negative Ion Technology promotes silkier and smoother hair and far-infrared technology reduces static.

FEATURES AND BENEFITS

• Industry Professional Edition
• Available in Black, Red, Blue and Purple
• 100% Solid Titanium Plates
• Digital temperature display
• Programmable auto shut-off
• Ionized technology to promote silkier and smoother hair
• Far-infrared technology delivers consistent heat distribution, while reducing static
• Sleek, ergonomic, non-slip grip, designed for professional comfort and control
• Heats to maximum temperature of 450°F (230°C) swiftly
• Floating plates optimize styling efficiency
• 11' heat-resistant textile cord
• Available in 1" and 1 ½"
• Designed for use with Keratin treated hair
• Lifetime Warranty

Contact the Kasia Salon Team to set you up with your own special "Blow Dry Home Kit" TODAY!

Gmail's New "Promotions" Tab : Don't Lose Touch!

You may have heard by now how G-mail is setting up automated filters without your permission.    That means that you won't see future emails from Kasia in your main inbox UNLESS you adjust your G-mail settings!

Fortunately, it's  a quick n' easy fix!  Here's how: 

 

1. Drag and drop Kasia emails from the new  "Promotions" Inbox into the "Primary" Inbox.

2. Click "yes" when asked if you want future emails from me to go into your Primary inbox.

If you want to completely remove this new filtering system (I did!), then:

1. Go to the Settings box in the upper right hand corner of your inbox and choose "Settings."

2. Click on the "Inbox" tab, then unselect all categories except "Primary."  

 That's it!  Let's stay in touch!  xoxo

Ammonia: The Destruction of your Cuticle, Color and Health!

The use of ammonia in  both salons and off the retail shelf - are getting new attention.  It is now proven that ammonia puts salon professionals and clients at serious risk of long term health damages, causing numerous serious health problems.

At Kasia, we always keep the "end result" in mind for our guests.  The main to objectives of a product line, ingredient, or hair color is:

1. The end outcome of the hair color

2. The health of the hair after use

Let's take a deeper look at Ammonia - is it necessary - and the developing industry of ZERO Ammonia hair color for "Beautiful Health." 

The Retiring Salon Professionals

The average career of a salon professional is only around 8 years. In my own experience of leaving the "conventional salon," most stylists careers end because of health issues related to skin irritations and some breathing complications. Salon professionals are three times more likely to be inflicted with obesity, depression, or social anxiety disorder at some point throughout their lifetime.

What is Ammonia? Ammonia is a toxic gas with a breath taking, pungent, irritating odor. Ammonia fumes come from the substance of Ammonia Hydroxide. It is commonly used in the hair color to open the hair cuticle as it is a corrosive substance that extracts water from the cells causing an inflammatory response which damages surrounding tissues. This is completely counterproductive to nurturing healthy hair as ammonia has many detrimental effects to human hair.

Long Term Health

Ammonia is  considered to cause cancer. Considering ammonia is a carcinogen,  their is strong evidence that ammonia also causes the following health problems.

• Long term exposure to ammonia fumes can cause obesity, depression, and social anxiety disorder.

• Daily exposure to ammonia will cause high blood pressure, pulmonary edema, and bronchitis.

• Continued contact with ammonia hydroxide will dry the skin and damage skin cells and eventually cause serious skin complications.

• Exposure to ammonia fumes will damage eyes, liver, kidneys, and lungs.

• Even brief exposure to ammonia fumes can be an asthma trigger and irritate or amplify allergies.

Ammonia's destructive effects on your hair:

• The corrosive characteristics of ammonia destroys the tyrosine in human hair. Tyrosine is the protein that regulates the production of melanin, hair’s natural pigments. Therefore, using ammonia in hair color destroys hair’s natural ability to “hold” color.

• Ammonia causes a destructive inflammatory effect on follicles rending them dormant for an indeterminate amount of time and causing hair to thin.

• The corrosive characteristics of ammonia, while an important property in opening the cuticle, irreparably damages the cuticle which sacrifices the hair’s structural integrity. Although conditioning the hair will help to temporarily close down the cuticle, it does not restore the hairs structure or repair the cuticle.

• Because ammonia extracts water from the cells, it depletes the hair of moisture. Also,ammonia will destroy and incapacitate the sebaceous glands which produces sebum, the hair’s natural moisturizer.

100% COLOR. ZERO AMMONIA.

At Kasia Organic Salon, as a commitment to a healthy environment for our guests and staff, we only use Mastey Zero-ammonia Hair Color. This product is the safest permanent and semi-permanent hair color available today.  It delivers the best professional results without any toxic chemicals such as resorcinol, p-Phenylenediamine (PPD) or p-Toluenediamine (PTD), and void of dangerous fumes.

Reference:  OCS and Killer Strand

Use Essential Oils to Ease the Back to School Transition

We  LOVE our mama's that frequent Kasia.  For many, the end is near....to summer that is. We understand that as we approach the end of summer, this time of the year is particularly challenging as families re-assess their regimented routines.  Schedules are crazy, last minute vacations, finances, and trying to force some last days of sun and "relaxation."

 Something you may not have thought about in your “back to school” routine is adding aromatherapy!  This can be very helpful in dealing with  transition.  The following oils can be used for you or your child!

Create a Calming Environment

When children sleep well, they are emotionally and cognitivally better prepared to face the day ahead.  It is common for kids to feel fidgety and anxious. Establish a calming environment for them with  Lavender , which will help them wind down and get some restful sleep. You may also try a bedtime bath routine by adding 6 drops Of Lavender or Cederwood to a cup of sea salt and mixing this in the bath water.

Concentration and Focus

After having a fun time throughout the vacations, children may find it difficult to focus on studies and homework.  Peppermint and Rosemary are some oils that are known to stimulate the mind, strengthen memory and enhance concentration.

Prepare for the Day

Getting up early in the morning is probably the worst part about going back to school. If your child dragging to the breakfast table, help them perk up with Peppermint or Lemongrass.  These  oilsstimulate the mind while helping stay bright and alert throughout the day.

Boost Their Immunity

Back-to-school time is often associated with colds and other infections triggered by the change in routine and a new physical environment with germs. You can help your child stay healthy by asking them to place a washcloth with 2 drops of our Lavendaire Blend on their chest while taking a hot shower.   

A Positive Outlook and Frame Of Mind

Stress, anxiety and nervousness are all part of student and/or teenagers life.  If you or your child are undergoing bouts of restlessness or hyperactivity,  calm down with Lemongrass, Cedarwood, Grapefruit, Lemonlift, and Sweet Orange.   These are fresh scents that can help relieve feelings of depression, fear and anger, and can help make the transition easier.

All of these oils are great to use with Jojoba Oil for a massage for your child.   When giving your child a relaxing aromatherapy massage - it allows a way for you both to bond and relax.

All Oils Mentioned in this article are available at Kasia Organic Salon.  We source only the best - Organic, Certified, Pure......