Category: Jane Carter

My family has been formed in many ways! I’ve been blessed to experience the beauty of childbirth, as well as the joy of mothering that is not connected to childbirth. Blood does not determine family; my love for my children that I have claimed as my own is not dependent on our biological connection.  Adoptive families, step-parents, and blended families know well that family bonds transcend biology; family connections can be formed in many ways. Women who have become mothers through adoption and fostering are unsung heroines who should be acknowledged during the yearly celebration dedicated to mothers worldwide.

To all of my children that I have claimed as my own-

I feel honored to have had the privilege of loving each and every one of you; it is clear that you all came into my life to teach me some very valuable lessons.  Collectively, we have experienced so many miracles – we have survived rare cancer, the mysterious death of parents and the separation of family. Together we’ve learned to reinvent an extended family, we’ve learned the value of generosity and unconditional love and we’ve learned that somehow, someway the universe always helps us find our way. We’ve learned that we have way less control about the circumstances in life then we think we have; together we have learned that showing up and standing in faith and trusting the universe to give us just what we need is half the battle. Relationships are reciprocal. It’s a fine balance between what you need and what lesson you learn along the journey of acquiring it. From you, I have learned the power of a smile, a hug and a word of encouragement.

Thank you for offering me the opportunity to love you and to help you understand that your circumstances are not a deficit, but an opportunity to learn, grow and give something back. In the we all have learned that regardless of the circumstances, you always have the opportunity to choose to be your best self. Thank you for helping my family to remember that there are no limits to abundance.  Thank you for teaching them to give freely in life and reminding me that we are all responsible for each other’s peace, wellbeing and happiness. I am honored to have had the opportunity to love you blindly. Thank you for being patient while I worked to figure it all out. Thank you for loving me for all that I am and all that I’m not. Thank you for teaching me to trust and work through the fear of giving my whole self when I couldn’t predict the future or the outcome. Thank you for being on the journey with me. I love you all from the bottom of my heart.

Thank you for adding to the joy of my Mother’s Day as your stand in Mom.

Enjoy your Mother’s Day weekend!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Describe your Mother’s inner beauty in 200 words or less; entries accepted until May 11^th at 12:00pm EST, voting ends May 11^th at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!

This time of the year can be difficult to some trying to find a way to honor the memory of your mother   no longer living. Keep her memory alive, think of some happy times spent with your mom. How did she make you laugh, smile or feel good? What was her favorite activity or hobby? Write about it! Purchase a special journal where you can record your fondest memories; speak from your heart and lets the words flow. I’ll start…

My Mom was a phenomenal woman! I am very lucky to have had her as my mom. She was the kind of women who taught me that your spirit will never lie; if it doesn’t feel right, it isn’t right, no matter what it looks like in reality.

She taught me to always stand for what is right, fair and equitable. From her I learned that not all of us are chosen to stand up for what we believe in and be fearless, but for those who are, it comes with a huge responsibility. Our job is to honor and protect those who are on the journey with you. She taught me that none of this experience called life is about me. It’s simply an opportunity to work through the practice of learning to surrender yourself to the process of personal and spiritual growth and development. Through these lessons I have learned to be obedient and purposeful to the cause.

She also taught me that for generations before I lived, my ancestors prayed for me before they even knew who I was and that I am to do the same. She taught me to always take care of the people in your tribe, often know as your family. Your family may not always be a blood relative, they may be your neighbor, your friend or a stranger that you claim as someone from your tribe. She taught me to be compassionate, and not afraid to cry whenever I feel a need to do so. It’s not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength. She taught me to always fight for the underdog and if I have enough for me, I have enough to share.

She taught me how to laugh at myself and not take myself so seriously. She taught me how to enjoy the simple things and simple moments in life. She taught me that love and forgiveness move mountains beyond comprehension.

She taught me to leave a legacy. My legacy is my proudest accomplishment- my two daughters, Cali and Lexi. I am always moved by their ability to step up and stand up for what is right, no matter what. They are honest and present and considerate of the feelings of others and the impact they have on all the people whose paths they cross. They understand that they are to honor themselves by always being real and truthful, so that they can honor those around them by being real and truthful. They are fearless, brilliant and beautiful; they choose to love people, not for who they are or what they have or what they look like, but by the vibration of their spirit.

I miss my Mom everyday, but if she could read this, she would say she got the job done. I am proud to be able to say the same for my girls.

Happy Mothers Day Mom!

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Describe your Mother’s inner beauty in 200 words or less; entries accepted until May 11^th at 12:00pm EST, voting ends May 11^th at 11:59pm EST. Good luck!

Moms. We love them and for good reason. After all, they brought us into the world, raised us, taught us right from wrong and supported us in just about everything we’ve ever done. Biological? Adopted? It doesn’t matter. We owe our mothers everything…even though they’re too selfless to collect!

This year we wanted to create a space for you to express ALL that your Mom means to you. Visit our Facebook page, share a photo of your mom with us and tell us what makes your mother BEAUTIFUL inside and out. The picture and description with the highest number of votes WINS a Grand Prize of a private consultation with Jane Carter and a customized Mother’s Day Jane Carter Solution Hydrate & Restore Product Basket.

Please enjoy the descriptions that Jane’s daughters have created to kick-off our Celebrating Beautiful Moms contest:
 

From Cali about Jane:

My mom is truly beautiful inside and out; she’s such an individual, I’ve never met anyone anything like her! The thing I admire most about her is her ability to be incredibly “real”. She’s has been put on this earth to be honest and push people out of their comfort zone – it’s incredibly powerful. She’s a wonderful mother, always pushing us to further develop and be our best selves. She has always said “If I died tomorrow, I want to make sure that you are prepared to be a wife, a mother and a business woman that can make a real contribution to the planet and be self-sufficient.”

She is a strong woman that many look to for advice, honesty and real perspective on business, life, love and spirituality. She can’t help but be genuine, encourage full self- expression, and be nurturing and loving to whoever walks into ‘our kitchen’. She is the ultimate second mother to so many, no matter who it is, her opinion and contribution is always highly valued. She looks at life with optimism and a non-judgmental lens.  She is inspiring, her ‘just get it done attitude’ leaves everyone around her motivated.

From Lexi about Jane:

In the nineteen years of my life, my mom has been my greatest inspiration. Not only has she been one of the realest human beings that I have ever met, but she is also one of the most passionate and loving people in the world. And not just to her own children, more like she has countless children of her own. I admire her incredible wisdom as well as her absolute strength and equal compassion every day. She bends over backwards to take care of everyone, almost naturally. My mom is definitely very outspoken, and that is one of my favorite things about her. In fact, it makes her who she is and it made her kids who we are. She is a beautiful person inside and out, and she is dedicated to inspiring women everywhere to seek and acknowledge their own inner beauty.

I want to thank my mom for all that she does for me, my sister Cali and most people in her life, on a regular basis. She is without a doubt one of the most amazing moms in the world and I could not ask for better Mom. Thank you to all the mothers and Happy Mother’s Day!

Describe your Mother’s inner beauty in 200 words or less; entries accepted until May 10^th at 11:59pm EST, voting ends May 11^th at 11:50pm EST. Good luck!

“People of excellence go the extra mile to do what’s right.” ― Joel Osteen

Excellence is for all of us; it’s about getting the most out of our talents. Excellence is about trying to make a little dent in the world, so that when we move on, we will have left behind a better place for those who follow!

Strive today to be better than you were yesterday. You have the potential to achieve excellence if you recognize your inner potential and fuel the flames of your desires. Excellence is a state of mind, rooted in an unwavering decision not to lower the bar and settle. It requires commitment; 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Excellence is never an accident; it’s always the result of high intent and high standards of oneself.

The commitment is simple – demanding more of yourself.

Love Your Hair,

Jane

Have you ever wondered how Jane Carter Solution came to be? What was the journey that led me to create a hair care line? Where do I start…

It was all a dream until 1982; with extreme excitement and unique philosophy about hair, I opened Breezin’ Hair Salon! We were known for our innovative techniques and dedication to caring for hair, but having multicultural staff was certainly the highlight. There were no other salons in the area that could service every woman or man that walked in the door, REGARDLESS of ethnicity. We were cutting edge and obsessed with finding ways to condition and moisturize hair for healthy maintenance!

You can read all about the journey to Jane Carter Solution by visiting the About Jane section of our newly designed website. I’d love to hear any memories you may have from this 31 year journey or about the first Jane Carter Solution product you fell in love with and when on our Facebook page.