New York Fashion Week with AVEDA

Working behind the scenes of New York Fashion Week has always been a huge dream of mine. Being able to help major designers fulfill their visions of their art sounds absolutely incredible. When I found out that AVEDA guest artists work on these incredible shows regularly, I knew I wanted to work with them.

New York Fashion Week – AVEDA

New York Fashion Week

One AVEDA Guest Artist who works backstage for fashion weeks all over the world is Jon Reyman. Beginning his career with AVEDA, Jon followed all the way through with it. He became a Purefessional and was working as the Artistic Director of the Advanced Academy by 2002. He works with a lot of celebrities and behind the scenes at multiple fashion shows and photoshoots. Jon is very passionate about education and it shows.

My Future New York Fashion Week Goals

New York Fashion Week
The Skingraft AW15 Show

Through personal research, I have found out that there are classes offered at the AVEDA Advanced Academy that allows you to attend New York Fashion Week. I am determined to attend this course within the next couple of years. This amazing opportunity is taught by Jon Reyman himself. I cannot even imagine the amount of knowledge one would acquire from this class. Starting with a 2 day hands on workshop in New York, then you meet back with Jon Reyman for New York Fashion Week to assist behind the scenes on some of the biggest runway shows.

Honestly, I am continually in awe about the multitude of possibilities that AVEDA supplies through their company. I am so thankful that Ashka Salon Spa is as involved as I am when  it comes to continued education. I cannot wait for the time to come when I can write a blog about how I get the chance to go to New York Fashion Week.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Wellness and Tulasara Lifestyle

As I have said before, Tulasara means to “bring into balance”. With AVEDA’s new skincare line coming out, I have been thinking a lot about this phrase. How could I bring my life more into balance? I recently moved into a new condominium. With such a big lifestyle change, I want to be as close to “balanced” as I possibly can. I truly believe that by living a Tulasara lifestyle and maintaining my wellness, I will be on the right path for achieving the balance I aim for in my life.

Tulasara Lifestyle

What is a Tulasara Lifestyle?

I believe the Tulasara lifestyle can be characterized by consistent efforts toward balance, whether this be moral, physical, mental emotional, etc. This can be compared to something as simple as eating an apple and peanut butter instead of going out for pizza. This can even be applied to more difficult matters in one’s life. No matter what situation, though, this life is made up of choices. We have the ability to choose to work towards balance. We have the ability to choose to move farther away from balance.

“Balanced skin is the absence of negatives, it is free of stress, healthy and beautiful”
– Dr. Upadhyay

While the quote by Dr. Upadhyay is obviously talking about skin, I think that it is applicable to life. When I get rid of negative energy and thoughts, I can physically and mentally feel the difference in my life.

While life can never be completely stress free, our stress can be eased. This is one way that Ashka Salon Spa can help everyone move towards a tulasara lifestyle. By coming into the salon, you are  promising yourself a time to sit and relax. Use our space as your oasis. Leave your worries at our door and enjoy the time that you have while we pamper you. I promise it will help bring you closer to balance, closer to Tulasara.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂