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In This Issue
A practical guide to find Mr. Right.
A Peek into your Husbands Head
Hair Tips from a Hair Aficionado
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A practical Guide to find Mr. Right!

Before you take any of these steps below ensure your hair is looking fabulous,better if it is your own hair and it looks HEALTHY. Surveys have shown that men are attracted to women who look healthy because healthy means happy and men perceive happy women as lots of fun and so make the effort to approach them.

The ball is in your court.

GO FOR IT! "There are no decent single men/women available."
"I'm going to have to settle because there's no one else out there."
"All the good ones are taken."




If any of these excuses sound familiar, you shouldn't give up on your search for love. You just need to rethink your attachment to the scarcity myth that singles suffer from. How? Participate in the following fun three-week experiment. All you need is an open mind, a few spare minutes each day, and a desire to change your dating karma.
Week #1: Start by making eye contact with someone you find attractive (who you don't know) every day for a week. You can do this in the elevator in your office building, while picking out produce at the store, in line for your lunch in a cafeteria, or in a social setting (bar, party, gym, etc.). It's not important where you do this exercise only that you start getting comfortable making eye contact with potential partners.
Week #2: The following week, make eye contact and smile at one person you find attractive every day. Chances are good that you'll get a smile back. It doesn't have to go any further than that (don't expect him/her to ask for your digits). This is simply an exercise in getting comfortable engaging potential partners. Short on time? Suggested locations to smile and make eye contact on the go include the gym, while stuck in traffic, picking up your dry cleaning, or while grabbing a quick bite out of the office.
Week #3: During the third week of this exercise, make eye contact, smile, and make small talk with at least one person you find attractive every day. If the idea of small talk gets you tongue-tied, relax. Start simply and slowly. Remember, this doesn't have to be rocket science. You don't have to think of the wittiest conversation-starter ever. The goal is to just get the ball rolling. Potential conversation-starters can be as simple as:

· Hi. (Seriously, that counts!)
· How's your day going?
· I dig your shoes/tie/suit/dress. Where'd you get them/it?
Once you've opened up the conversation, don't look away. Maintain eye contact, smile, and wait for his/her response. If it invites additional conversation, great! If not, your job for the day is done and you can move on. If for some reason, the object of your attention is rude or dismissive, don't take it personally.
Rejection is part of the dating process.
Rejection is part of the dating process. Chalk it up to experience, let go, and try again tomorrow.
The point of this exercise is to debunk the scarcity myth by showing yourself that there's actually an abundance of potential partners in your everyday life. They may not always be interested, they may not always be available, but by getting into the practice of noticing and acknowledging them, you're more likely to spot the ones who are interested and available when they present themselves to you.
Now, if your routine goes something like this: home, work, gym, home, then you've got to shake things up. At least once a week from now on, break with routine and put yourself in a target-rich environment. Suggested activities include:
1. Stop by the bookstore after work and browse a topic of interest while keeping your eye out for any cuties.
2. You can also recruit your pals for an after work drink at a local hotspot. In addition to hanging with your buddies, scope out the scene for potential partners.
3. Do some research for a fun singles' activity, i.e. online dating, speed dating, a networking mixer, or day at the beach and go for it. Find a cause near and dear to your heart and volunteer on a Saturday or Sunday. You never know who you'll meet!
These are just some of the suggested activities you should engage in. Remember, the goal is not necessarily to score a date, but to get you out of your monotonous routine that may be keeping you from meeting potential partners. The more you put yourself in target-rich environments and get comfortable talking to strangers, the better.
Good luck and happy dating!




Issue: # 3 July/2008

Dear Readers, Our last edition brought in even more responses than we expected. Three lucky readers got free hairdos. To the lady who works in consulting who is now wearing her own hair thanks to Natures Gentle Touch we say CONGRATULATIONS for flaunting what you have, I am sure you are turning heads every day. We decided in this edition to address two major issues we think will help your relationships. For those still searching we have an excellent and practical guide on how to find Mr. Right and to ensure it works, we got one of our interns to try it out and she had fun and is in a new relationship in just over 4 weeks of trying it out. So to our singles out there GO FOR IT! The second article is for our married readers. It is written by a man and gives you a peek into a man's brain, unbelievable! Of course we have those ever valuable hair care tips and this edition's tips come from a hair aficionado. The lady is not a stylist she just has a passion for hair. For those of of you who cannot do without weave-on she has great tips and styles on her web page. Check out the link on our link block. When we started this news letter we did not realise that we would have such a following in such a short time. For all those who have sent in letters encouraging us we say a BIG thank you and please do not hesitate to send us mail on particular hair problems you require solutions for. Next week on the 28th and 29th of July we will be having a hair seminar for stylists at our hair academy on Victoria Island in Lagos. If you are interested you may stop by and if you are lucky you may get a free consultation from our international hair technician. Finally for those of you who want the convenience of shopping on line go to www.legwork.com.ng you can find our products in their on line store just search for Natures Gentle Touch. You can buy the kit, the lye and the cholesterol right now. Till next month Cheerio


A peek into your husbands head.
Why Men Don't Talk?
This article is culled from a men's magazine and it will interest you ladies who need to get inside your man's head and understand how he thinks. Like me you will find some of these comments quite interesting and illuminating. Enjoy!
"As the editor of the biggest men's magazine in the world, I am privy to something many women rarely hear - straightforward, uninhibited guy talk.
Don't be so shocked - guys do actually talk, and not just about Ronaldo's stunning goal. Most women think their man is the strong, silent type (or maybe the oblivious, silent type), and they wonder why he doesn't share his feelings.
But here's the truth: Men do want to open up, about their hopes, their fears, and their passions. Yet put him alone in a room with you, and he often turns into a Sphinx. Why can't he take his eyes off the TV and talk about the state of the relationship, or the finances, or, heck, the backyard landscaping? Why in the world can't he just summarize his day for 10 minutes?
In fact, one in five women say that they typically fight about a man's lack of verbal interaction and 30 percent of men say their failure to communicate is the source of major conflict in the relationship. Why is it this way?
Here's one answer: Because even men who have feelings to share don't always feel comfortable sharing them with their partner. These are some of the reasons why some men often prefer to zip it, rather than delivering the goods:
Guys Are A Little Intimidated
No question, women are expert communicators. They throw questions like Oprah after her third cup of coffee; they're connecting on all cylinders. And like the divine Ms. W, women bring a lot of skill to their game: A special awareness of the people-scape around them, a keen set of emotions keyed to that awareness, and a rich vocabulary they use to talk about anything at anytime.
And they're always practicing their Q&A skills on their many friends, so they're in top talk mode all the time. Men know this. And they also know that more than one-third of women say that men simply can't relate and don't understand women. The result: Men are afraid of saying too much, because saying the wrong thing may get them into more trouble than beating a traffic light.
Guys Need To Decompress
Woman's view: When a man walks in the door, he ought to cough up some of the details about his day. After all, it's been 10 hours since they've communicated, not counting one actual mid-day conversation.
Man's view: Can I please make a beeline to the bathroom? When men reach home, it's like those ultra-marathoners staggering across the finish line in Death Valley. The last thing they want to do is discuss how bright the sunlight was.
Further up on his want-to-do list after arriving home: 14 percent of men want to watch the news, 12 percent are looking for a little private time in the bathroom, and 10 percent simply want to eat dinner. The common theme here: After they've spent a day serving the needs of others, they want to take care of themselves a little.
So when a man is hit with a demand for conversation so closely after returning from the stressful environment of work, he has only one gear left to shift into, and sometimes it's reverse. He's retreat, retreat, retreat.
Guys Are More Comfortable With Actions Than Feelings
Rather than talking about how he "feels," often a man would rather express his love by changing her oil, or bringing home some takeaway, or relinquishing control of the remote (very tough to do for most men because they are control freaks).
And when men do talk, they'd prefer to talk about actions rather than emotions. For instance, a lot of guys would choose to express their long-range faith in a relationship by talking about next summer's vacation plans, not by launching into a soliloquy about undying love.
Both conversations can mean the same thing (that he plans on sticking around); he just prefers to say it with plane tickets, rather than poetry. It's one of the reasons men are more comfortable talking at work (the practical universe) than they are at home (the castle that emotion built). But you can bring out his great communicator by making him feel more like he's operating in work mode, even when the topic at hand is your love life.

Guys Don't Want To Be Put On The Spot
When men talk less and women want more, the scenario can escalate. Like when the bad cop is pummelling the reluctant witness, more silence equals more questions. A full 65 percent of men we surveyed recently told us they don't want their partners to ask them more questions about themselves.
It's clear that some men are just plain tired of feeling like they're on the witness stand. They're not necessarily hiding anything; many guys simply prefer not to have to relate confusing feelings that they may not even understand themselves.
An age-old tactic can make things better: Back off a little, give him room to operate in a conversation, and he's more likely to open up."




Hair Tips From a Hair Aficionado



This article comes from a Blog I stumbled upon on the internet and after reading several of her posts (terminology for uploading your thoughts on the internet regularly) I realised that she knows her stuff and it also helps to have an independent third party to provide hair care information if you understand my meaning. Her blog is called HairbyAzara.blogspot.com you may want to check it out. Below is information she provided which you will find useful. Just a little point to note; all these she ingredients she mentions are in all Natures Gentle Touch products to provide the needed therapy your hair requires. Most especially our Herbalblend Cholesterol treatment which brings your hair back to life in an instant.




Want to PERK UP DULL, DRY HAIR?
YOU NEED:
1. 2 Tablespoons of finely grated fresh ginger. (Ginger stimulates the scalp)
2. 2 Tablespoons of avocado oil (Avocado oil can be bought at a health food shop or grocery store; it is

moisturizing and easily rinses off hair). (Natures Gentle Touch Relaxers, Shampoos and Cholesterol Treatment are fortified with Avocado oil which is a hair strengthening agent)
3. 2 Tablespoons of Warm Water
Instructions:
Combine all the ingredients in a glass bowl and mix. To start, apply the mixture to clean, towel-dried hair. Massage well into scalp. Cover hair with a shower cap or wrap head with a plastic wrap. Leave on hair for about 25 minutes, then rinse thoroughly with warm water. Shampoo, condition hair and then style.

Have THIN HAIR and WANT MORE VOLUME?
There are products in the market that will stop breakage or keep your hair well-conditioned (Natures Gentle Touch herbalblend Relaxer has antibreakage properties which also condition the hair and our Kit Relaxer is excellent for increasing hair volume of thin hair). First of all, "Volumizers" are products that are designed to make your hair appear thicker than it actually is, but this effect last only temporarily.

Create more volume with your hairstyle by using hair rollers at night.

Thinking about GOING from DARK TO LIGHT?
If you are thinking about coloring your hair it is very important to go to a hair professional as well as to follow these tips:

1. Your hair must not be over processed with relaxers, other colour or over processing products


2. Wait at least 2 (1/2) weeks after your relaxer before bleach or permanent colour is applied.

3. If your hair is brittle or shedding get a series of repair treatments before you colour. (Using Natures Gentle Touch Cholesterol Treatment will repair damaged hair and restore the lost hair proteins as well as mend split ends and stop the hair from breaking)


4. Take a 24-hour patch test to determine any possible reactions you may have to the chemicals.

5. See your stylist at least 2x a month for shampoo and moisturizing conditioning.


6. See your stylist for a colour retouch on your roots every 4- 6 weeks.



ARE YOU GROWING OUT YOUR SHORT CUT?
Follow these pro tips:

1. Keep the nape of your style tapered. As the rest of your hair grows, it will cover and camouflage the back, then you can stop tapering and trim the nape instead, eventually your result will be a bob.

2. One of the best and healthiest sets for your hair during this period is a wrap as it's easy to maintain and hides your growing ends.

3. Style your hair in "twist" sets with double strand twists or rod sets.

4. During the Worst of your in-between stage, braids or a weave can help get you through the transition of letting your hair grow.

I hope the information she provided will help you take better care of your hair.










In the past month we were busy at so many events and we have new associations with some new magazines. We were at Nigizie party as well as Bacchus Night Club's Sex and The City Party and Day Star's Bold, Beautiful and Righteous Event which was fantastic. Two new magazines will be on the stands next month Pregnancy and You, Green and Beloveth magazine. You can also catch us at Sisilogue's fashion party at Coconut Grove on Sunday the 27th of July and FMB's fashion show at the Lagoon Restaurant on the 3rd of August, the first 3 people to send in letters will get FREE TICKETS for FMB'S fashion show. Never forget when you look good, you feel good and when you feel good, YOU DO GREAT THINGS! and NATURES GENTLE TOUCH MAKES YOU DO GREAT THINGS! Sincerely,
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