I was thinking about how to express what this time in our life means and was not sure words would suffice. I started reading “The Fountainhead” by Ayn Rand and in the author’s prologue found what represented how I felt perfectly, so I decided to share that with you. Rand wrote, “ I have been asked whether I have changed in these past twenty-five years. No, I am the same—only more so. Have my ideas changed? No, my fundamental convictions, my view of life and of man, have never changed, from as far back as I can remember, but my knowledge of their applications has grown, in scope and in precision.”

These words echoed with me for a few days. Do we really change with time? I don’t know about anyone else, but we feel new and improved not different. Ziba Magazine is a window to showcase all that Ziba Beauty inspires to be, learns from, and a vehicle to effect thought.

We have had so many encouraging comments, letters and so much advice in the process of turning Ziba News into a magazine, and we appreciate it. This year is also a launch pad for the next five years in which we endeavor growing to fifty-one locations throughout California by 2012. Please visit our new web site, keep reading these pages, and write to us. We read everything we receive, and hear you.

In an effort to maintain our high standards, while staying competitive, our prices are going up on our two main services: Eyebrow and Upper lip Threading by a dollar each beginning October 1, 2006. We are counting on your support and understanding.

The balance of the year has us busy implementing the new look and feel into our existing locations, building four more locations, and taking care of you with superior service when you walk through our doors. We thank you profoundly for all that you have done to help us get here.

Warm regards,

Sumita Batra
Editor-at-Large/CEO
Ziba Beauty