Beauty and Beyond: "Bido" and SMILE

Previously, Jane Aiko YAMANO made remarks about “BEAUTY” B-E-A-U-T-Y. (Bringing Education and Understanding To You), along with the health project implemented in Malaysia, highlighting that beauty doesn’t have borders, they can go as wide as a person can think, and as big as their heart can go. She expressed admiration for the project and its implementor: the Asia Cancer Forum and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM). 

Just as demonstrated: How beauty can be effortlessly incorporated and blended into various formats, especially in helping people live happily, fulfilling, and healthily?

The beauty industry and professional beauticians have the power to guide clients through their journey of life with trusted knowledge and advice. Here, one crucial concept is "Bido and Smile."

Now, allow me to unfold and explain to you why.

The term "Bido" literally translates to "beautiful road," comprising five essential elements: hair, face, fashion, physical health, and mental health. 

Regarding hair, various styling techniques exist, they are many ways to design, to cut, to color, and to arrange hair. But if someone suffered from cancer, the treatment may cause severe hair loss, which can be traumatic sometimes. Wigs can surely help to rebuild confidence in patients, and that is what most patients do.

The second element in Bido is the face. And the most important aspect about face is-smiling. Smiling promotes happiness by releasing positive hormones. It just SIMPLY makes you feel good. When facing challenges, smiling can help clear your mind and envision a positive path forward. So, try to smile, SMILE, SMILE. Smile beautifully and confidentially! Think of something that makes you happy, it eventually will guide you to the bright exit at the end of tunnel.

Makeup. Make up offers countless ways to enhance appearance and improve mood. Even such tiny, and simple acts- like applying a little moisturizer can make a positive effect by improving circulation and making you feel better. Don’t ever underestimate this magic power, trust me it will make a HUGE difference.

Now let us move on to the third element-Fashion. Fashion can be influenced by occasion, culture, and personal preferences. For example, whether to wear your uniform, work clothes, party dress or your workout clothes, your choice of what to wear is determined and influenced by where you are going. There are also cultural influences, such as the traditional kimono in Japan. On a personal level, I love pink, because it makes me happy, oh especially on gloomy days, PINK is everything! I always try to promote three important messages: "Bido", smile, and be happy.

The last 2 major pillars of "Bido" are mental health and physical health. Without robust health, participating fully in work, education, and community activities will simply become to a difficult challenge, right?

Mental health directly impacts physical health, and vice versa - this interplay is powerful, maybe even more powerful you can imagine!

Positive thinking can be transformative, empowering people to overcome obstacles. We all need a "switch" to refocus on the bright side when facing difficulty. This switch is unique to each individual - it could be music, food, exercise, or spending time with friends and loved ones, or any activity that sparks joy within you. Activate your switch, and you'll gain a fresh, uplifting perspective to make wiser choices.

"Bido" transcends surface beauty of your hair, your makeup, and your hairstyle - it's about your heart and how you feel, it emanates from your soul and mindset. Poor mental health can hinder many aspects of life. Here, I have to mention the beauticians. They play a pivotal role, using their services to cultivate self-awareness and confidence in clients. 

Mental and physical health are inextricably intertwined under the same "Bido" umbrella, creating a positive reinforcing effect. 

Altogether, these elements are interlaced into the beautiful mosaic of "Bido".

Next is the power of a "SMILE". SMILE represents five points to remember.

The S is for "Smart Decisions". The M is for "Manners," because being polite and thankful are important elements of interpersonal contact and communication. The next is I for "Impressions," because it is important to make a good first impression, and for beauticians, making a good impression is very important, because you want clients to come back again and again. Next is L for "Love," which means to work or study with all your heart. It is also important to look for ways in which you can contribute to society with this love. In the case of beauticians taking part in the BEAUTY Project, they are helping people to gain awareness about the importance of cancer screening, and to not be scared of the word cancer.

The final letter of SMLIE is E for "Enjoy". It is important to be able to find your switch and turn on the things that make you happy and improve your mental health. If you can make a positive switch, it will lighten your mod and help you see things with a brighter perspective. Exercise, meditation, food, friends, and music are just a few ideas to help bring a positive mood to help conquer the challenges we may face.

By embracing "Bido" and SMILE, through discovering Beauty and Beyond, everyone can find a robust foundation for recognizing life's goodness and cultivating fulfillment. Through the BEAUTY and the Health Project, the Asia Cancer Forum, and the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM), we can increase awareness in Malaysia.

In unity, the synergy between beauty and medical communities can come together, weaving a tapestry of wellness and joy that uplifts and enriches lives across the world.