Now Carrying Beautiful Curls!

Radiance is proud to offer Alaffia's Beautiful Curls line, a hair care line designed to focus on three seperate curly hair conditions: Wavy to Curly, Curly to Kinky, and Babies & Up (suitable for all curly hair types).

 

 

 

Alaffia defines the three type of curls in the following way, taken from their website:

 

 

In wavy hair, the wave or curl forms a gentle "S" pattern throughout the hair.  Wavy hair yields to gravity, hanging down and staying relatively close to the head.

Kinky hair is very tightly curled, with a clearly visible spiral pattern that can have rounded curves ("S" pattern), or more angled curves ("Z") pattern.   Kinky hair can easily tangle, since the coils interlock together. Because of this, breakage will occur if care is not taken when detangling.

 

Curly hair is all curls in between wavy and kinky. This covers a large range of curl diameter, but in all cases, the curls are well defined, springy with a well-defined "S" pattern, and ranges from big, loose curls to bouncy, tight corkscrew curls.

 

For more information about the different types of curls & Alaffia's suggested care instructions, please visit the following web page: http://www.beautifulcurls.com/store/pc/curlTypes.asp?ilink=2&idcategory=1000#textures

Damiana Cordial for Valentine’s Day

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Damiana Cordial for Valentine’s Day

Damiana [Turnera diffusa] is a shrub native to the southwestern U.S. and Central America. It has an affinity for the nervous system and, among other attributes, it has a wide reputation as a relaxing aphrodisiac in its native range. In Mexico, for example, damiana liqueur is sold in distinctive bottles.

Damiana cordial can easily be made at home. The key is to let the preparation age long enough to let the flavors fully blend and develop. A little goes a long way; damiana cordial is meant to be sipped and savored.

This is perfect to share with a loved one…or to give as gifts. Begin your project now so that it will be matured by mid-February.

Here are some basic proportions. You can increase the recipe if desired.

1 oz dried organic damiana leaves

1 organic vanilla bean, split and chopped

2 cups brandy

1 ½ cups water

1 cup raw local honey

¼ cup rose water or hydrosol [optional]

Soak the dried damiana leaves and chopped vanilla bean in brandy for five days. Strain and reserve the alcohol in an airtight jar.

Place the strained, brandy-saturated damiana and vanilla in a separate jar and add the water. Mix well and let sit for three days.

Strain. Reserve the water in a fresh container. Compost the spent herb.

Warm the water extract gently in a pot over low heat. Dissolve the honey into this.

Add the sweetened water extract to the previously made alcohol extract and stir well.

Pour into sterilized bottle[s], label, and let age for one month or longer.

Can use as is or serve with a splash of rose water or hydrosol. Enjoy!

Divine Chocolate Advent Calendars!

Yes, Advent starts today, but it's not too late!  We still have a few Advent calendars left.   And if you start your calendar a day or two late, that just means you get to eat more than one chocolate heart the first day.  Yum!

The Divine Chocolates Advent Calendar has creamy, fairtrade milk chocolate hearts behind every door. Come get yours while supplies last! 

Detox with Seaweeds

Seaweeds have been used for centuries to maintain and improve health. We are very pleased to now offer a concentrated seaweed product called Modifilan to support your body’s integrity and optimal functioning.

Harvested from the clean waters of the Northern Pacific Ocean, the brown seaweed Laminaria japonica possesses numerous health-promoting virtues. Modifilan was developed in the former USSR to help the victims of the Chernobyl nuclear catastrophe. Much study was also done on seaweed therapy in Japan following the explosion of nuclear bombs in Hiroshima and Nagasaki.

In addition to a wide array of trace minerals, Laminaria contains organic iodine, alginates and fucoidan. Iodine protects and normalizes thyroid function. Alginates have been shown to bind with toxic, radioactive heavy metals and escort them through the digestive system where they are excreted. Fucoidan has been shown to promote apoptosis, the normal cellular self-destruction mechanism that helps eliminate aberrant cells such as cancer cells.

Modifilan is not simply dried, ground seaweed—It provides highly concentrated and digestible dried juice of this kelp. Forty pounds of raw Laminaria is needed to produce a single pound of Modifilan. A patented cold-temperature extraction process preserves the molecular integrity of this medicinal food from the sea.

There are many ways Modifilan can be used—either preventatively or in response to health challenges or toxic exposures. Brown seaweed has been shown to be of benefit for: thyroid health; heavy metal detoxification, including strontium and cadmium from smokers; maintaining proper body weight; immune support; health of hair, skin and nails. Please explore some of the outstanding benefits this gift of nature may offer you.

Aubrey Sale

The following items will be 20% off in December:

GPB balancing Shampoo and Conditioner
Green Tea Shampoo and Conditioner
Island Naturals Shampoo and Conditioner
Nustyle Serum Organic hair smoothing system


The Nustyle Organic Hair-Smoothing Serum is "made with quinoa protein and other plant-based certified organic ingredients.  This nutrient-rich serum replenishes moisture and smoothes the hair's cuticle to reduce frizzing and repair damaged ends. Use after or in-between shampoos to protect hair from blow dryer and flat iron damage and restore manageability and shine. Makes an excellent deep-conditioning treatment for damaged, brittle hair and split ends. USDA, NOP certified organic."
~from the Aubrey website~

Downtown for The Holidays Sweepstakes

Shop downtown for the holidays and enter to win a basket of gift certificates to downtown businesses! From November 25 through December 4, shop at participating downtown businesses. For every $10 you spend, you will get a raffle ticket. Fill out your information and drop your raffle tickets in the raffle box at the business. On Monday, December 5, raffle tickets will be collected and a winner will be drawn!

Participating businesses (look for the sign in the window):

Archibald Sisters
Antiques Olympia
Belleza Ropa
Bonaventure
Browsers' Book Shop
Childhood's End Gallery
Compass Rose
Courtyard Antiques
Danger Room
Fire & Earth
Furniture Works
Ginger Street
Lily's What to Where Boutique
Olympia Fireplace & Spa
Popinjay
Radiance Herbs & Massage
Swing Wine Bar & Cafe
VUE Vision Uniquely Experienced
Whodunit? Books
Wind Up Here

Free parking Friday, Saturday & Sunday.

Parking is free- Friday, Saturday and Sunday! Come say hello to Downtown.