AVEDA’s Mid America Hair Show

Mid America Hair Show

Last week I had the honor of attending AVEDA’s Mid America Hair Show. As you have probably noticed, I take a lot of pride in being able to travel to shows for knowledge and inspiration. This show was both and more for me.

Mid America Hair Show
Mid America Hair Show

The show started with Van Michael Salon. Van Michael Salon is a chain of AVEDA salons near Atlanta. They talked a lot about the importance of consultation. When their stylists consult with their guests about possible styles, there are four main points of consideration.

  1. Hair Texture
  2. Body Silhouette
  3. Face Shape
  4. What the Client Wants

While 3 out of these 4 points I have always considered, body silhouette is new to me. It was just an interesting concept that I am eager to learn more about. I cannot wait to apply it to my own consultations with my guests.

Next up was Ian Michael Black, Global Artistic Director of Hair Color. He talked a lot about AVEDA’s new hair coloring trend, Eclipting. The coolest thing about this new technique is that it is different on every single client. We, as hair artists, use hair color to contour our clients face shape. The thought was, if we can do this with makeup, why can’t we do this with hair color too?

Create a Demand for Change at the Mid America Hair Show

Aveda has recently partnered with the Audubon Society. The Audubon Society is a mission driven wildlife conservation society.

Mid America Hair Show
The National Audubon Society’s mission shared at the Mid America Hair Show

Audubon has been studying how climate change affects the birds in our country for the past 7 years. It has been found that within 50 years 188 bird species will have lost 50% of their safe climate habitats. Even crazier, 126 bird species will be completely extinct, forever. AVEDA has partnered up with them by donating a certain amount of money for every Love Composition Oil that is purchased to help plant native plants in order to help balance the climate change.

The biggest thing I took from this presentation was that we NEED to talk about the importance of climate change on our world. Only about 3 out of 10 people will talk to their friends about this. If we get more people talking about the danger our world is in, we can hopefully take more steps in the right direction. We are what hope looks like to a bird. We can help. Love drives both Audubon and AVEDA.

There is so much more to tell you guys about! Stay tuned for my next blog post to discover more about AVEDA’s amazing Mid America Hair Show!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

My Photo Shoot Experience in Canton, MI

Photo Shoot Experience

Working on behind the scenes of photoshoots and runways has always been a dream of mind. Whether it was designing clothing, modeling or doing hair, I knew I wanted to be in that atmosphere. I have worked on one other photoshoot helping  someone do hair. Ashka Salon Spa has added 2 photoshoots per year where the team is able to participate. The salon can then use these photos for promotional material! Jessie and I decided it would be a great opportunity to work together on. Evelyn also decided to do her own look as well! All in all it was a great photo shoot experience.

photo shoot experience
I had an amazing photo shoot experience!

Jessie and Josie’s Photo Shoot Experience

Photo Shoot Experience
Back View of Josie and Jessie’s Model

This was my first photo shoot where I was completely in charge of the hair. Jessie loves doing makeup, and is amazing at it. We knew we were going to work together. I love braids so I knew I wanted to incorporate that somehow into the hair design. Jessie wanted to use warm deep tones.

One thing we learned with working on our first photo shoots was how much work it really is. We also learned how much preparation goes into it. Jessie and I didn’t realize that you even need to think about how you want your model to pose! We are looking forward to working together again on the holiday photoshoot later this month.

Evelyn’s Photo Shoot Experience

Photo Shoot Experience
Evelyn’s Model

Evelyn had her cousin come in and did a very beautiful balayage. It really brightened up her model’s look. Day of the shoot, she curled and braided her hair. Evelyn also gave her model a natural makeup look. She looks glowing and beautiful!

You definitely need to stop in to see what our amazingly talented stylists can do with your hair and makeup! 734-414-9980 Look for the other images on our facebook and other social media accounts.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

 

Clip in Custom Extensions in Canton, MI

Clip in Extensions

Long thick hair is so “in” right now. Almost everyone I talk to seems to be growing their hair out. How nice would it be to be able to have those long locks you’ve been dreaming of at the snap of your fingers? It is totally possible with the help of Amanda at Ashka Salon Spa. Amanda is our clip in custom  extensions specialist.

Custom Extensions
Clip in Custom Extensions Specialist – Amanda

Benefits of Clip in Custom Extensions

Clip in extensions are great because they can help you to achieve the look you want for a specific event, and then you can take them out as soon as you get home. While you can purchase clip in extensions from many companies online, it’s always nerve wracking wondering if it will match your own hair color. By coming in to see Amanda for clip in custom extensions, you can ensure they will be the perfect color! Amanda will also cut the extensions to blend in with your natural hair in the best way possible.

Custom Extensions
Clip in Extensions

How Do You Get Your Clip in Custom Extensions?

Call 734-414-9980 so that you can set up for complimentary consultation! You will be able to sit down with Amanda and talk about why you want clip in extensions. She will tell you what is realistic versus not and what to expect from your clip ins. You guys will pick out a color and Amanda will measure your head so that they fit perfectly to you! When leaving your consultation you will be 50% down as a deposit. In about a week, you will come back to see Amanda to get your clip ins put in and cut to blend with your hair. At that appointment you would pay the remainder of your balance.

If you are interested in getting your own set of clip in custom extensions, call today to book your complimentary consultation with Amanda! Be sure to check out our facebook to see our wonderful team’s work!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Balancing Work & Play at Ashka Salon Spa

Balancing Work

If you were to talk to my manager, she would tell you that I constantly struggle with balancing work and play. I have been caught multiple times asking if having down time is even worth it. Some people may even consider me a “workaholic”. Coming from someone who just adores her job and wants nothing but to be able to be the best she can be, squeezing in me time can be very difficult. I have found though, those off chances that I do pamper myself, are more than deserved.

Balancing Work
Balancing Work and Play can be harder than it seems.

Balancing Work with Play

How many times have you worked yourself so hard that you dread when your alarm clock goes off in the morning? While I am not saying we can make you love that (annoying) sound every morning, I can promise that we can help make it a little more bearable. I challenge you to end a long work week with a Manicure with Kym, or a Massage with Sarah. Maybe you even just need a trim so you can enjoy your complimentary scalp massage. At Ashka Salon Spa, we are working to give you some “me” time. We want you to put down your phone that can drive you batty during the work hours and just enjoy the peace and quiet with us. Book an appointment with Beth for a facial after a big presentation. Again, I promise you will love it.

 

“The space and quiet that idleness provides is a necessary condition for standing back from life and seeing it whole, for making unexpected connections and waiting for the wild summer lightning strikes of inspiration—it is, paradoxically, necessary to getting any work done.” This was written by Tim Krieder for the New York Times. It is a wonderful quote. It shows how important downtime truly is. You need downtime in order to accomplish anything.

As I said before, I challenge you to set aside time for yourself. Away from your work. Away from your family. Away from any responsibilities. Enjoy your time in the serenity offered at Ashka Salon Spa

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Sticker Extensions at Ashka Salon Spa

Sticker Extensions

Extensions are such a popular trend right now. At Ashka Salon and Spa we offer multiple times and brands of extensions. One of the types that we offer is Sticker Extensions. Sticker Extensions are a great way to create a lasting style that still is not as much of a commitment as some other extension types. Every summer I usually get sticker extensions put in my hair for a temporary pop of color. It’s perfect because I don’t have the commitment of a purple or blue streak in my hair but I also have long lasting results. I wore my purple extensions half of summer and it didn’t fade noticeably. I was able to swim and enjoy the summer sun without worrying about ruining my hair color!

Sticker Extensions – How Do They Work?

Sticker Extensions
Sticker Extensions for a Pop of Color

Sticker Extensions are just like how they sound; stickers! There is two pieces of hair that sandwich a small slice of your own hair and that is how they stay on. Our extension specialists will customize the placement and cut of your extensions so that you can have the look you’ve always wanted. You can use them for an whole head application, to add volume to your sides, or as accent pieces of color.

Sticker Extensions
Sticker Extensions

With all extension services at Ashka Salon Spa, we require a complimentary consultation. During this appointment you will see hair swatches of colors, get an exact price for your custom extensions, and learn exactly how it will work with your desired style. We do require that you put down a nonrefundable deposit of half of the cost for your extension appointment before booking your service. This pays for the cost of the hair as well as to hold your appointment for the day of.

Call today to see Lisa or I for your custom extensions! 734-414-9980

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Brianna – Extension Specialist

Brianna graduated from Douglas J. Aveda Institute in Royal Oak in 2009. She strives to form a relationship with each guest she meets and makes sure that they always enjoy their experience with her. Brianna loves Aveda’s Volumizing Tonic because it allows you to have big hair and she loves doing any type of coloring – high-lighting, low-lighting and all over color. She also specializes in Dibiasi Hair Extensions and is always focused on advancing her skills and creativity with hair extensions. Brianna loves working at Ashka because her coworkers let you be who you want to be and everyone looks out for each other. Outside of work Brianna loves to spend time with her friends and family, workout and ride motorcycles!

Courtney – Extension Specialist

Courtney finds joy in making people feel better about themselves and highly values having a one-on-one relationship with her guests. She specializes Socap Hair Extensions and has taken several advanced education courses and lead Extensions Workshops. She attended the Behind the Chair color show in Nashville, Tennessee in 2013 and specializes in all highlighting techniques including: Ombre, Flamboyage & Balayage. While in school at Douglas J. Aveda Institute in 2004, she won the prestigious Beacon Award, showcasing her natural talent and sending her to a national competition in San Francisco, California. She loves working at Ashka because of the positive atmosphere and her co-workers, who have become like a second family. Courtney says, ”Someone once told me to find your passion and do it. I feel confident that this has happened, and privileged to be a part of the Ashka team.”

Kristin – Extension Specialist

Kristin has been working at Ashka since we opened in 2003. She loves doing coloring and high-lighting and has taken advanced education in men’s cutting, special occasion styling and SoCap Hair Extensions. Kristin’s favorite product to use is Aveda’s Confixor because it has a medium hold and adds lots of shine to the hair without leaving it sticky. When Krisitn isn’t working she loves to spend time with her family.