Pramasana Scalp Treatment at Ashka Salon Spa

After Pramasana

One of the newest things that Aveda has come out with is their new scalp care line, Pramasana. Like Tulasara, Aveda’s new skin care line, Pramasana was inspired by Ayurveda. It also came from the two Sanskrit words: prama and asana. Prama means foundation, and asana means take a stand. The Pramasana line will be replacing Aveda’s Scalp Benefits.

“Our scalp care takes a stand to give you a strong foundation for beautiful hair.”

Pramasana

Pramasana is 96% naturally derived. The cleanser contains babassu to gently clean the scalp as well as wintergreen derived salicylic acid to exfoliate. Seaweed extract is used throughout the line to help balance sebum levels of the scalp. Tamanu oil and patented ferment help to support the scalp’s natural protective barrier.

Why Pramasana?

We need to cleanse our scalps, shampoo is for our hair! Aveda has found that the secret to beautiful hair is a healthy scalp. We use specific soap for our face and bodies; why should we use shampoo on our scalp? If you find that you have dry scalp, an excess amount of buildup, and or excess sebum, Pramasana might be your golden ticket!

Before Pramasana

After Pramasana

What Comes in a Pramasana Treatment?

Pramasana

This treatment can be done as an add on to a Haircut or Shampoo Style (not with color appointments), or on it’s own! You will experience the Exfoliating Scalp Brush to break up excess build up. Next you get to try the new Purifying Scalp Cleanser. The cleanser deeply cleanses, exfoliates, and instantly balances the sebum levels. The treatment completes with the Protective Scalp Concentrate which nourishes and helps to protect the scalp’s natural barrier. Our scalps’ natural barrier helps to protect us from pollution and other free radicals so it is super important to keep it healthy!

Ashka Salon Spa is running a special right now that if you receive any of the following treatments, you receive $15 off your Aveda product purchase of $50 or more!

pramasana deals

The beauty of Pramasana is that it is also a take home treatment, because of this you can use it as often as you wash your hair.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

 

Ashka Salon Spa Giving Back

Giving Back

Part of Aveda’s mission is “give back to society”. This phrase has always struck a chord with me. I think it is super important to always be thinking of how we can be giving back, especially those less fortunate than you. Ashka Salon Spa has a very similar Core Value:

“Always uphold our integrity and contribute to the betterment of local and global community.”

Ashka Salon Spa is Giving Back Through Anchor of Hope

Ashka Salon Spa sees the importance of giving back in to our communities. Through their Community Giving Back Fund, Anchor of Hope, Ashka offers a 100% Give Back Policy. As long as you give us at least a 30 day notice, giftcards, goods, or services will be given to your event as long as you are local! Due to the frequency of inquiries of donation requests, we do ask that you abide by our donation requirements.

To apply just visit our website and fill out our Donation Request Form.

Giving Back at Forgotten Harvest

Giving Back
Owners, Steve and Lisa, volunteering at Forgotten Harvest

Steve and Lisa Curry, the owners of Ashka Salon Spa, recently volunteered at Forgotten Harvest in Fenton, Michigan. Forgotten Harvest’s mission is:

“We are dedicated to relieving hunger in metro Detroit and preventing nutritious food waste.”

They were established in 1990 to fight two problems: Hunger and Waste. What I think is so cool about Forgotten Harvest is the amount of opportunities they have to volunteer! For instance, Lisa was working in the kitchen  separating meals into bags to send out of shelters that they had gotten from restaurants that no longer fit in the guideline of “restaurant quality food”. By this I mean, even though they might not be able to sell it anymore, the food is still good and can provide nutrition to someone in need. Steve on the other hand was going through pounds of potatoes picking out rotten ones and separating the good ones to be used and sent out.

I think it is so important to attempt to give back to the world around you. I am so lucky to work for a company, both Aveda and Ashka Salon Spa, who believe that as well.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Father’s Day Gift Ideas at Ashka Salon Spa

Father's Day Gift Ideas

Father’s Day is around the corner, and approaching more rapidly than I’d like if I am being honest. I have yet to get the men in my life something for this special day! When I was thinking about what I could get my Dad, I was completely stumped. I realized that I cannot be the only person feeling this way! So, I decided to pull together a list of what I would consider to be the top 3 Father’s Day Gift Ideas at Ashka Salon Spa.

Josie’s Top 3 Father’s Day Gift Ideas at Ashka Salon Spa

Father's Day Gift Ideas
Father’s Day Gift Ideas
  1. Aveda Men’s Shampoo and Conditioner
    Everyone shampoo and conditions their hair, and if they aren’t they should be! Aveda’s Men’s aroma is one of my absolute favorite out of the whole company. The aroma’s key notes are certified organic spearmint, vetiver, and lavender. If your dad has been loving our new Men’s Grey Blending Color, you could always grab some Color Conserve for him too!
  2. Aveda Men’s Aftershave
    Aftershave is one of the most under appreciated skincare products in my opinion. With Aveda’s Aftershave, it helps with razor burn and moisturizes your skin. However, it also controls oil, making it good for all skin types! It has been dermatologist-tested as well.
  3. Ashka Salon Spa Gift Card
    When in doubt, a gift card is never a bad option as a gift. I know someone feel as though it is less personal to give a gift card, but I know that when I receive one, I am ecstatic about it! I love being able to pick out my own thing and just get exactly what I want or need. If you think your dad would have a hard time picking something out for himself, you can always recommend a spa service, such a massage or facial, with one of our amazing spa service providers.

I hope that this list makes your shopping trip just a little bit easier this year for Father’s Day! Stop in today for your last minute Father’s Day gift ideas!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

 

 

Get Your Beauty Box at Ashka Salon Spa

Beauty Box

Monthly subscription boxes of any type seems to be all the rage lately. At Ashka Salon Spa we have jumped head first into that trend! We now are offering our own “Beauty Box”. Although most of these types of products change monthly, ours goes as long as supplies lasts. I have seen multiple of my guests fall in love with new products this way! Its an awesome way for people who want to try out Aveda products but don’t want spend a lot in case they don’t like it.

Beauty Box
Beauty Box

What Can I Expect To Find in a Beauty Box?

Each time we come out with a new “Beauty Box” it is different! We have had two now. One was Damage Remedy themed, and now we have a Smooth Infusion box.

Currently in our Smooth Infusion Beauty Box you get:

  • Smooth Infusion Shampoo Sample
  • A Sample of Smooth Infusion Smoothing Masque
  • Smooth Infusion Style Prep Sample
  • A Sample  of Smooth Infusion Nourishing Styling Creme
  • $5 COUPON for product at a FUTURE visit

Would you believe me if I said you get ALL of this for ONLY $5? Well you should, because it is!

What is the Beauty of a Beauty Box?

I think the coolest thing about Ashka Salon Spa’s Beauty Boxes is that it gives you a chance to sample the Aveda products. I have said it before, and I will continue to say it, I TRULY believe that Aveda products are the best choice for your hair. However, living on a budget myself, I understand that it is scary to invest in something you don’t know for sure. By giving this affordable option to dive into the Aveda world, Ashka Salon Spa is making it much less frightening.

Give it a try! I promise you won’t regret purchasing one of our Beauty Boxes.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

 

Hair Color Magic: Part 1

Hair Color Magic

I had the incredible opportunity to return to Minneapolis a few weeks ago for another color class! This time it was with Hair Color Magic Founder, Lupe Voss and Daisy Colina who is apart of the Canadian Hair Color Magic team. I was so excited to be back at the Aveda Institute in Minneapolis. There is just something about the atmosphere there. Everyone seems to love Aveda just as much as I do.

Josie Takes on Minneapolis – Round 2 Hair Color Magic

Hair Color Magic
Hair Color Magic: Lupe Voss, Josie, and Daisy Colina

I got into town on Saturday night. This is one tip I learned from the last trip. Don’t fly in the day of the class. You will be exhausted by the end of the day and fall asleep eating pizza in your hotel room by 7:30 pm. I was staying in an AirBnB this time which actually went as smoothly as it possibly could have!

Sunday Morning was the first day of class! I woke up early and felt prepared to take on my day. I got to the institute and went up to the room I was in a mere 10 months prior for the Ian Michael Black class. Lupe and Daisy greeted the class with as much excitement as I was feeling! We spent the first day listening and taking notes about how to formulate for predictable results.

Around 4 we broke from class to take a Paint and Sip class. It was interesting to learn about why artists put certain colors together and others not. Even though my thought process as a hair colorist is extremely similar to that of an artist, this was the first time I actually made the connection. I am an Aveda Artist and I love every second of it.

Hair Color Magic
Paint and Sip

Stay tuned to hear more about my trip! I’d love to use some of my new techniques on you soon. Call to book your appointment today!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂