America’s Beauty Show in Chicago

America's Beauty Show

Last weekend I attended America’s Beauty Show in Chicago with 9 of the girls from Ashka Salon Spa. It is held once a year at McCormick Place in downtown Chicago. I went for the first time last year and it was absolutely amazing. I had gone in really not knowing what to expect at all. However, I was determined to make the most out of this years trip. Especially since I had to reschedule another AVEDA class I registered for in order to go.

America's Beauty Show
America’s Beauty Show 2016

America’s Beauty Show – Classes

As I have talked about before, I LOVE continued education. I love talking classes. And I love to learn. My manager had said I should try to take a class over the weekend to make up for having to reschedule my other one. I could not find where the classes were anywhere and I was really starting to stress out. Luckily my coworker Christine had taken classes at America’s Beauty Show before. She showed me the catalog of all possible classes. And of course, I went crazy. I ended up buying a three day pass to the show and signing up for a total of 5 classes. I know everyone thought I was crazy but honestly I was so pumped.

I had two classes on Saturday. My first class was Larisa Love’s Color. Larisa Love is an amazing colorist that I have been following on Instagram for some time now. This was the class I was most excited to take! I had ubered (by myself! Eek!) to the McCormick Place and arrived an hour and a half early. I checked in to the show on the main floor and had bought myself a pop. I knew I was early and wanted to check out the showroom before class. I knew I needed to figure out where I was going first. I asked one of the hair show workers where it was being held and she said it was “across the skybridge and in the hotel”. I said thanks and headed that way. I was looking for room C-2004 but I couldn’t find it anywhere. By this point I had killed 45 minutes and I was starting to panic. I asked the hotel concierge where the room might be and he told me it’s right by registration. If you were to ask my boyfriend or my best friend, they would tell you how much of a panic I was in. I was sending them video updates throughout the weekend via snapchat. I sprinted back to where I needed to be and got to class with 30 minutes to spare. I was in the front room and settled into my seat when I opened my pop and it exploded everywhere. Luckily the lady next to me was super nice and we laughed about it and she helped me clean it up. When the class started I was in awe. I couldn’t believe Larissa was really there in front of me. She brought out two models. One whose hair was completely done with the techniques she was going to teach. The other model’s hair was half done because she was going to complete the look in front of us. She taught us multiple color technique’s including the balayage sandwich and the teardrop technique. Larissa did a meet and greet after where I was able to talk and ask her questions one on one with her and get our picture too!

America's Beauty Show
Larissa Love and I at America’s Beauty Show 2016

My second class was much easier to find and I still arrived about a half hour early and was able to catch the last half of the class before the one I had signed up for. My second class was Camera Ready Styling. My dream is to work behind the scenes at New York’s Fashion Week one day. I love the idea of working on photoshoots and expressing myself creatively through that platform. This class was put on by Tearsheets which is a company who offers classes in runway and editorial styling. The biggest thing I learned from this class was that this company will teach you how to work effectively on photo shoots. By taking one of their classes you are put on their creative team and they invite people from that list to help behind the scenes for runway shows. They even bring people in for Fashion Week! It made my dream extremely tangible. I am excited to look into taking one of these classes in 2017 as one of my big education investments.

 

America’s Beauty Show – Showroom Floor

America's Beauty Show
Showroom Floor

Besides from classes, America’s Beauty Show has a HUGE showroom floor. It has almost any product or tool in the industry that you can think of. I was like a kid in a candy store. Last year was my first year attending and I just went in blind to see what I could find. This year I made myself a shopping list. I knew I wanted new round brushes, my boyfriend needed trimmers, and my mom wanted some color touch up. When you walk in, it’s hard to not be overwhelmed by the amount of activity that is going on.

What is cool about the showroom floor is that each brand that is there usually has demonstrations and seating in their booth area. I could walk around and watch mini hair shows all day long and honestly that’s pretty much what I ended  up doing!

I walked up to one booth that had a bit of a crowd around it. The gathering wasn’t big enough for me to think anything of it other than how busy the show was in general. I looked down at a table and there was a book written by Jenny Strebe. She is another amazing stylist who I love and follow on social media platforms. She specializes in styling and braids. I had wanted her new book for a while. On the table I saw a sharpie and it clicked that she must be at the show signing books! I looked around to see her standing not even three feet away from me talking to someone else. I couldn’t believe it! I purchased her book and she signed it for me. I even got a picture with her!

America's Beauty Show
Jenny Strebe and I at America’s Beauty Show 2016

All in all, that weekend was extremely successful. I love being in such an inspiring place and I am very fortunate to be able to attend these types of shows. I cannot wait to try my new techniques and tools that I purchased!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Shampure Dry Shampoo by AVEDA

AVEDA's Shampure Dry Shampoo

I truly believe one of the hair god’s gifts to the world is dry shampoo. I don’t think that my hair would be nearly as healthy as it is if I didn’t take full advantage of this amazing product. AVEDA lovers everywhere have been waiting for a dry shampoo up to AVEDA’s standards. Ashka Salon Spa is happy to announce that it is finally here! AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo was released in November of 2015.

AVEDA's Shampure Dry Shampoo
AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo

AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo – What is it All About?

AVEDA’s Dry Shampoo has their signature aroma, Shampure. Shampure has 25 pure flower and plant essences. This product is also 99.8% naturally derived. Like all AVEDA products it does not contain petroleum minerals or water. AVEDA only makes their products with ingredients that are sustainable and natural.

AVEDA's Shampure Dry Shampoo
AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo

Benefits of Using AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo

Why is using dry shampoo so important? Everybody hates when their hair is greasy. Through the use of this product you can revive your look for an additional day. It is important not to wash your hair everyday. It can really dry out your locks. However if you are someone who works out a lot, or feels like their hair just gets oily quickly, you really should look into dry shampoo!

Another great use is when you are styling your hair curly or up. A lot of times hair is too clean and soft to hold your desired style. By puffing some dry shampoo into your hair you will give it some additional texture. Having that grip is important when you want your hair to stay a certain way.

Stop in to Ashka Salon Spa today to get your hands on your own AVEDA’s Shampure Dry Shampoo.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Fashion Colors in Canton, MI

Fashion Colors

Lately fashion colors have been seen everywhere! From the runway to the grocery store, I’m sure you have all seen the fun pink, blue, or purple hair people have been rocking! While this style is not for everyone, it is still such a fun and versatile trend. There are many ways that you can bring this into your own style.

Fashion Colors
Fashion Colors by Josie

 Fashion Colors – So Many Options

Fashion colors range from grey to neon pink! Almost any hair trend can be used with these fun colors. Shown above, you see a pink ombre. You could also do highlights with a certain fashion color, or even a color melt.

Grey hair has been huge lately. With Kylie Jenner debuting hers, more and more girls are asking for this smokey style!

Fashion Colors
Colored Grey Hair

Fashion Colors – Are Extensions the Way to Go?

Having such brightly colored hair is a big commitment. It takes a lot of time and patience to truly get what you want from your hair. Without this patience, we can risk compromising the integrity of your hair. If you are looking for just a pop of color you can always try extensions. At Ashka Salon Spa we offer tape in and fusion extensions. Through the use of this wonderful tool we can give you instant pops of purple or blue without as much damage to your hair.

Fashion Colors
Purple Tape in Extensions

I used to have purple tape in extensions in my hair, and I absolutely loved them! I was able to enjoy the funkiness of purple without the upkeep I would have had if I had dyed my own hair that color. Unlike normal hair color, many extensions don’t fade. I kept my tape ins in all summer long and had no issues with any fading! Every time I see this picture I consider putting them back in!

If you are considering dipping your toes into the fashion colors trend, be sure to let our front desk representative know while you are on the phone with her! It is not your typical appointment and we all want our stylists to be best prepared for when you come in! Call Ashka Salon Spa today to set up a consultation or appointment 734-414-9980

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Beauty VIP – Join at Ashka Salon Spa

Beauty VIP

VIP. Very Important Person. Who doesn’t want to be a VIP? At Ashka Salon Spa, with a $100 gift card purchase you can be just that! Becoming a Beauty VIP means you will receive nine coupons that are good for an entire year! Stop in soon though because this offer is only available until February 15th, 2016. We believe all of our guests are very important people and deserve to be treated as such!

Beauty VIP
Join Today!

With Valentine’s Day around the corner, this is a great way to spoil your special someone! By spending $100, you will be able to gift $250+ worth of relaxation. Let your loved one know how much they mean to you, for only a fraction of the price!

What’s the Perks of Being a Beauty VIP?

There are nine different coupons on your Beauty VIP card! That’s not even the best part. These coupons can be used any time from 2/15/16 until 2/01/17. That is nearly a whole year! The coupons include:

$10 off $50 AVEDA product.

Buy 3 get 1 free AVEDA products.

20% off AVEDA product.

$10 off Shampoo and Blow dry.

$15 off a Shellac Application.

$20 off Massage, Facial, or Deluxe Pedicure.

FREE Botanical Hair Therapy with a Haircut ($28 value).

FREE Lip Wax with Brow Wax ($15 value).

FREE Paraffin with Hair Color Service ($10 value).

Beauty VIP
Hair Color Service By Jordan

Don’t have someone to spoil you this Valentine’s Day? Spoil yourself! Make yourself a Beauty VIP. We challenged you to resolve to have healthy hair. Now we are challenging you to spend a little more time on yourself this year. We want to be with you every step of the way. Make 2016 the year of yourself. Sometimes we need to be a little selfish. Pamper yourself. Trust us, you deserve it!

Call Ashka Salon Spa at 734-414-9980 today to get more information!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Healthy Hair – A New Year Resolution

Healthy Hair

Every one wants to have pretty, healthy hair. And every new year, people give them selves a resolution. This year, Ashka Salon Spa is challenging you to resolve to have healthy hair!

Healthy Hair
                  Healthy Hair By Emily

What is Hair, Healthy Hair or Not?

Hair is made up of a protein called keratin. It has three layers. They are the cuticle, the medulla, and the cortex. The cuticle is the outer most layer. It has flaps on it almost like shingles on a roof. These shingles raise and lower depending on the condition of the hair. Hair condition is typically determined by the condition of the cuticle. The cortex is the the middle layer of the hair. The medulla is inner most layer of the hair shaft.

Healthy Hair
Healthy Hair by Brianna

What Does it Mean to Have Healthy Hair?

Healthy hair is strong. Hair is able to stretch up to 30% of it’s length. To keep it strong, you should avoid brushing while your hair is wet. Use a wide tooth comb and AVEDA’s Brilliant Damage Control to gently detangle your hair. When you heat style your hair, turn down the temperature. Be sure to use a heat protectant every time you style. It is also important to clean your styling tools with alcohol once a week to get rid of product build up. That excess product build up can make your hair brittle by searing into your hair.

Healthy hair is shiny.  Hair appears shiny when the cuticle layer is laying down. This way light can bounce off of the hair strand easier. When your hair is wet, the cuticle “shingles” lift easier. When you towel dry your hair, be gentle. Pat dry starting at the roots and moving down the hair shaft. Using a boar bristle brush also can help add extra shine to your locks.

Healthy hair is soft. You should condition each time your hair is wet to lock in the moisture. Use a hair masque such as Damage Remedy or Dry Remedy once a week.

It is important to get regular haircuts in order to keep your ends from splitting. Some people say, “Getting you hair cut makes your hair grow faster”. While this isn’t true, it does help you hair grow longer, stronger.

Call Ashka Salon Spa today to talk to a professional about how you can get healthy hair! 734-414-9980

Green Science Anti Aging Treatment

Green Science Anti Aging Treatment

Green Science Anti Aging Treatment is one of Ashka Salon Spa speciality facials. This facial is our most hydrating facials. It promotes cell turn over to make skin look smoother and more clear.

Facials are an important part of healthy skin care. Getting one every season will keep your skin in balance whether you have problem skin or not. Through the use of steam and professional grade products, a licensed facial will be able to clean out your pores better than you can at home.  Even though you brush and floss your teeth every day, you still see a dentist for extra help!

Green Science Anti Aging Treatment
Green Science Anti Aging Treatment

AVEDA’s Green Science Anti Aging Treatment Product Line

The Green Science Anti Aging Treatment has so many great AVEDA products used throughout it. All of the Green Science line focuses on hydrating the skin. As skin ages it tends to be more on the dry side. That is why this line is perfect for aging skin.

AVEDA’s Green Science Anti Aging Treatment – Perfecting Plant Peel

The Perfecting Plant Peel is a part of the Green Science Anti Aging Treatment. It gives the effects of a 30% glycolic peel instantly with out the redness or flaking.

After cleansing the skin, your face is sprayed with the activator spray which acts as a toner. The thermal masque is then applied in fluid circular motions. The masque creates heat. This stays on for ten minutes. While it’s on you will get either a scalp, hand, or foot massage. After ten minutes, the activator spray is spritzed again. The masque is then left on for another 5 minutes.

After getting a Perfecting Plant Peel during your Green Science Anti Aging Treatment, you will feel like you have brand new skin.

Call Ashka Salon Spa today to get more information about how to schedule your Green Science Anti Aging Treatment! 734-414-9980

Green Science Anti Aging Treatment
Clear Beautiful Skin

 

Botanical Skin Resurfacing -Canton, Michigan

Botanical Skin Resurfacing

Facials are a vital part of healthy skin. You may need something more powerful than your standard product. AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing is AVEDA’s version of microdermabrasion. It is more gentle on your skin. You will see your pore size diminish greatly. Your skin will look more bright! AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment may help reduce fine lines. Stop in Ashka Salon Spa today to book yours!

Why Should You Pick AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment?

Microdermabrasion actually removes the skin’s top layer. This causes the skin to believe it is injured. Due to the mild injury, healthy skin cells rush to the top layer of skin. After this appointment you will experience redness and irritation. There are many other symptoms that can last up to 4 days!

AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment is less invasive. It bumps exfoliation to the next level. However, there is little redness. Without the irritation, you can even get AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment on your lunch break at Ashka Salon Spa! (You will go back to work with no make up though!)

Scientifically Tested, AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing improves in the following categories:

– 24% Radiance

– 39% Clarity

– 28% Smoothness

– 29% Pore Appearance Reduction

What to Expect During Your Botanical Skin Resurfacing

After you call Ashka Salon Spa to set up your service, you are in for a real treat. In your facial, you will receive an experience. You get a scalp, hand arm, foot, and face  massage. Your face will be cleansed and toned with AVEDA products.

Botanical Skin Resurfacing
Botanical Skin Resurfacing

All of Ashka Salon Spa’s facials are completely custom. Depending on what your skin needs, our skin artists will make it perfect. No matter what your concern in, we can give you a plan to help. Call today to set up your Botanical Skin Resurfacing with one of our skilled technicians at Ashka Salon Spa!

Brilliant Humectant by AVEDA-Featured Product

Brilliant Humectant

AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant is a great tool for curly hair! If you have curly locks, this will give you the shine and moisture you’re looking for!

Like all AVEDA product, Brilliant Humectant Pomade has many useful botanicals. These include certified organic flax seed and aloe, as well as kelp. The flax seed is used for natural hold. The aloe is to help tame frizz while conditioning. The kelp is used to help moisten the hair.

As an added bonus, AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade packaging is 100% post consumer recycled.

Brilliant Humectant
Brilliant Humectant

 

Curly Hair – What’s the Deal?

Your genes are the reason behind those great curls of yours! At one point in time, it was thought that the hair shaft was responsible for the texture of your hair. More recently it has been found that the shape of your hair follicle is actually the cause! Curly hair’s follicle is an elongated oval shape. It grows out of the head at a sharp angle.

Curly hair often tends to be drier then straight hair. This is due to the fact that your scalp’s natural oils can move down the shaft of straight hair easier than curly hair.Everyone wants shiny hair because shiny hair means healthy hair. Straight hair tends to naturally have more shine because light reflects off of it.  Curly hair however absorbs the light making it less shiny.

How to Use AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade

Styling curly hair can be very tricky.  Many people tend to fight their curls rather than accept them. One reason for this is not knowing how to make curls work. By using the correct products such as AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade, you will begin to love your curls!

Step 1: Wash with AVEDA’s Be Curly Shampoo and Conditioner or Co-Wash.

Step 2: Dry and Style with a Diffuser.

Step 3: Apply a small amount of AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade to palms and rub together to emulsify. Apply evenly through dry hair.

Pro-tip: Glide fingertips over areas where you want to eliminate fly aways and add brilliant shine.

Brilliant Humectant
Curly Hair, Don’t Care

 

Why Does Ashka Salon Spa Love AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade?

Evelyn, Senior Stylist and Training Manager: AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade is awesome for taming frizz and fly-aways on highly textured hair and adds shine and moisture to curls.

Lisa, Master Hair Stylist and Owner: AVEDA’s Brilliant Humectant Pomade is one the most amazing products! It transforms curly hair in to shiny, bouncy, non frizzy locks in just seconds. Also smells incredible.  It is a must have for curly hair!

During our Season of Savings we have product deals through 2015! Stop in on a Sunday for a service and receive a 15% OFF your own AVEDA Brilliant Humectant Pomade.

 

Season of Savings is here…Call Today!

Season of Savings
We are entering into our Season of Savings! We have a different deal everyday through New Year’s Eve. This time of year gets crazy for everyone. Pamper yourself with one of these festive deals.
Every Sunday during Season of Savings we have a deal on AVEDA when you have an appointment that day! November you get 20% off and December you get 15% off. If your stylist doesn’t work that day, try something new! Even a brow or lip wax or a manicure counts!

Season of Savings – Facials, Massages, and Nails, Oh My!

Use the Season of Savings to get your nails done before the holidays! There are a few deals including $20 off an eighty minute pedicure or $15 off Shellac. There is even $25 off a Deluxe Pedicure and Manicure.
There are lots of spa deals through the rest of the year. Look at our Season of Savings and find deals on facials and massages! Some of our BEST –  A FREE Botanical Kinetics Eye Cream when you get a facial or $20 off AVEDA’s Botanical Skin Resurfacing Treatment. If you need a massage and a facial to destress from the holidays you can receive $30 off the combo! Want to try a chemical peel? You can get $30 off a chemical peel on December 29th. Schedule your consultation today (required)!
Season of Savings
Season of Savings

Get Holiday Hair!

These deals are a great way to get your holiday hair on sale! Receive $25 off a Full Highlight, or $10 off a Shampoo & Blowdry. You can get a free Rosemary Mint Shampoo when you get a men’s cut on December 9th!
There are SO MANY product deals in our Season of Savings! These include Buy 2, Get 1 FREE AVEDA skincare, 25% off AVEDA gift sets, and a free sling back bag with a service.
When you buy a $100 gift card, you receive a $20 bonus card – Saturdays only through December 19, 2015. Call now before these deals run out!
**See photo above for disclaimer and exclusions. Call the salon with any questions!

Smooth Infusion Style Prep by AVEDA – Ashka’s Product of the Week

Smooth Infusion Style Prep

AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep is this week’s “Product of the Week” at Ashka Salon Spa! This is one of our favorites! Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep is a must have for anyone that enjoys having a sleek look.

Smooth Infusion Style Prep
Hair Design by Josie

The Breakdown

This awesome product has a plant infusion blend. It is derived from organic aloe, maize, and guar bean. This blend creates a smooth surface on the hair. In Michigan the humidity is out of control! This product has certified organic tapioca starch. It defends against humidity for up to 12 hours!  Many people want to achieve a sleek look but are worried about damage from the heat styling that is required. Through the use of hydrolyzed wheat protein, AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep protects hair from that damage!

Aloe - Smooth Infusion Style Prep
Aloe – an active ingredient in Smooth Infusion Style Prep

 

What Does Ashka Salon Spa have to Say About AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep?

Jordan: “I like that it is a heat protectant. You can also use it as a static guard for your hair in the winter.”

Josie: “I love how light weight it is! It smooths your hair without weighing it down!”

Smooth Infusion Style Prep
So much smooth in one little bottle!

How to Use

Step 1:Shampoo and Condition with Smooth Infusion Shampoo and Conditioner.

Step 2: Towel dry your hair to remove excess moisture. Be sure to pat your hair dry. Don’t rub! Rubbing will cause frizzing.

Step 3: Work a small amount of product into freshly washed hair. Always apply Aveda’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep to clean hair to ensure the best results.

Step 4: Style as desired

 

Stop on in to Ashka Salon Spa in Canton to get AVEDA’s Smooth Infusion Style Prep for yourself today. Check out our Season of Savings for great deals on this product and more! Make sure to like us on Facebook for even more updates!