At Cher-Mère, every month is a celebration of women but October holds a special meaning. It’s a time when we pause to reflect on the strength of women throughout history, the power of self-care, and the importance of giving back.
This month, as we honour Women’s History Month and Breast Cancer Awareness (Pinktober), we celebrate the women who inspire, nurture, and lead with resilience from the pioneers who broke barriers to the everyday women who lift others through acts of care and kindness.
A Legacy Rooted in Women
Cher-Mère’s story began with a visionary woman, Cheryl Bowles, a scientist and entrepreneur who believed that nature and science could come together to create effective, ethical skincare. She was inspired by the teaching of her grandmother using cucumber and aloe vera to nourish skin and by her mother an Esthetician and Hairdresser. Dr. Aba Mortley, Cheryl's daughter, continues that legacy today leading a four-generation, women-led business that celebrates community, sustainability, and wellness for all.
Together, their work reflects what Women’s History Month is all about using our voices, skills, and hearts to create positive change.
The Power of Women Supporting Women
Every woman who visits our spa or uses our products becomes part of this story.
Our team is made up of incredible women from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and experiences who remind us daily that beauty is not about conformity, but about connection and confidence.
We are grateful for our clients who continue to trust us to care for their skin, their time, and their wellness. Your support doesn’t just sustain a business - it helps sustain a community.
Pinktober: Giving Back Through Care
October is also Breast Cancer Awareness Month, or as we call it, Pinktober.
Each year, Cher-Mère proudly donates proceeds from every Pink Manicure, Pink Pedicure, or Paraffin Upgrade to Breast Cancer Action Kingston — an organization that provides vital support, education, and advocacy for those affected by breast cancer in our community.
For us, this initiative is deeply personal. It began in honour of our founder’s mother whose strength and grace through her own cancer journey continue to inspire how we give and how we care.
Every service, every upgrade, and every act of self-care this month becomes part of something bigger — a small act of kindness that ripples into hope.
Self-Care as Empowerment
Women’s History Month reminds us that caring for ourselves is not indulgence — it’s empowerment. Whether through a Refresher Facial, a Back & Neck Massage, our special this month for $99; or nourishing your skin with our Vitamin C Serum or Body Butter, each act of self-care honours the woman you are and those who came before you.
At Cher-Mère, we believe that when women care for themselves, they are also caring for their families, communities, and futures.
Gratitude and Reflection
As we celebrate this month of women, healing, and giving, we express our gratitude:
- To our clients, for believing in our mission and sharing in our journey.
- To our staff, whose diverse perspectives and talents make our space inclusive and welcoming.
- To our community, for allowing us to serve, give back, and grow together.
We are proud to stand as a women-led, community-focused spa and product line, grounded in the values of care, inclusivity, and gratitude.