12 Days of Aveda Holiday Deals

Aveda Holiday Deals

The best type of Christmas is an Aveda Christmas! With the holiday season in full swing, I am constantly wracking my brain on what to get people. With an Aveda salon in your area, it’s easier than ever before to give your loved one the perfect gift. I can’t get enough of Aveda, so I definitely have a holiday wish list. I have a feeling, people in your life would love them too! Keep reading to find out more about some Aveda Holiday Deals we have this season.

Aveda Holiday Deals
Aveda Holiday Deals

Josie’s Aveda Holiday Wish List

Aveda always is a great gift choice in my opinion. However, there are three products in particular that I think would really be stand out gifts.

  1. Hand or Foot Relief – Aveda has the hand and foot lotion game on lock. I love how moisturizing the Hand Relief is without being “greasy”. It soaks into the skin quickly without leaving a film. The Foot Relief is similar in that it is super moisturizing, but it also has a mint aroma that leaves your feet feeling fresh.
  2. Beautifying Radiance Polish – Every person I have gifted this scrub to loves it! My boyfriend’s mom has been obsessed with it ever since and even said she noticed that her other son has taken a liking to it as well. It is super moisturizing which is great for the winter dryness we experience here in Michigan. It makes an everyday shower turn into a spa experience.
  3. Speed of Light – I have been absolutely LOVING this hair product since it’s came out. It helps to speed up the time of your blow dry. It helps to spread apart the hair strands so that the blow dry air flows through better. It also is a detangler and a heat protectant making it a great all in one prep product for all hair types!

12 Days of Aveda Holiday Deals

This year we are doing 12 Days of Aveda Holiday Deals as our promotion for the season. How it works is every night from the 11th until the 22nd, you will receive and email with a special deal that is only valid for the following business day. They could be product deals, or service deals! Half of the fun is getting the surprise deal at night. So keep your eyes peeled so you don’t miss the day to get someone you care for the perfect Aveda gift.

 

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Aveda Hair Products in South Lyon and Canton

Aveda Hair Products

Unfortunately, there is only a select few people in this world who are lucky enough to be able to truly “wash and go” and still have a good hair day. Using good hair product is a game changer when it comes to successfully styling hair. For more than just the ethical reasons, I believe that Aveda Hair Products are the absolute best. Not only are they never tested on animals, they are also made with amazing ingredients to truly nourish your hair.

Aveda Hair Products
Aveda Hair Products

The Importance of Aveda Hair Products

Using hair products can completely change the outcome of your hair in the morning. It makes it possible for your curl to hold a little bit longer, or your volume to stay where you want it. It even saves me from having to wash my hair everyday. (Thank God for dry shampoo!)

My Favorite Aveda Hair Products

My top 3 go to hair styling products from Aveda are:

Speed of Light Blow Dry Accelerator Spray – this is one of the newest Aveda hair products to come out and I have been obsessed with it since day one. I really can tell how much it speeds up my blow drying time. Also, I love that it is also a heat protectant and a detangler. In my opinion, it’s the best “prep”” product you can get.

Volumizing Tonic – I have thick, long, heavy hair. Many people ask why I would using something for volume, but I love the body that my hair gets when I use this product. My hair typically wants to lay flat to my head, but with the volumizing tonic, I never have to worry about “deflating” throughout my day.

Smooth Infusion Nourishing Creme – When this came out a couple years ago, this product changed my life. I always wanted smoother hair, but all of the smooth infusion products were too heavy for me personally. The Nourishing Creme has just enough power to get the job done, without making my hair feel greasy.

Everyone is going to have a different go to product team. Stop in at either our South Lyon or Canton location to get products recommend for you.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Get Your Complete AVEDA Hair Care System

Aveda Hair Care System

Healthy hair is pretty hair. Simple as that. The best way to ensure you have healthy hair, is to take proper care of it. With a complete Aveda hair care system at home, I promise your hair will be getting all the love it needs to be long, shiny, voluminous; whatever adjective you want! I have been using strictly Aveda on my hair for close to 5 years now. Occasionally I have used other products in a pinch, but I can tell the difference in how my hair feels and looks immediately.

Aveda Hair Care System
Complete Aveda Hair Care System

What Makes a Complete Aveda Hair Care System?

  1. Shampoo and Conditioner. Aveda has multiple options for multiple hair types. Whether you have dry hair, or need some extra volume, Aveda has an shampoo and condition set for you. What is nice about how Aveda markets their products is that their names make it easy to know what they will do to your hair. For example, Smooth Infusion will help tame frizz and smooth your hair for a sleek style. Damage Remedy helps to rebuild your hair with quinoa protein.
  2. Leave-in Treatment. Aveda has 7 different leave in treatment options for your hair. These include:
    Dry Remedy Daily Moisturizing Oil – for moisture
    Scalp Benefits Dandruff Solution – for dandruff control
    Color Conserve Daily Color Protect – to prevent color fading
    Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair – detangles and protects hair from blow dry while adding protein to the hair
    Damage Remedy Split End Repair – instantly repairs split ends
    Sun Care Protective Veil – help protect hair from sun damage
    Invati Scalp Revitalizer – helps keep the hair you have on your head longer
  3. Treatment. Treatments are similar to leave-in treatments where they give the hair special attention, however, these are to be rinsed out before styling. There are 5 that Aveda offers including:
    Dry Remedy Moisturizing Mask – for moisture
    Men’s Exfoliating Shampoo- gets rid of scalp build up
    Color Conserve Strengthening Treatment – adds shine and strength to hair
    Damage Remedy Intensive Restructuring Treatment – adds protein to the hair
    Smooth Infusion Smoothing Mask – softens hair and seals in moisture

By adding a complete Aveda hair care system to your at home routine, I promise you will see a noticeable difference in how your hair looks, feels, and styles. Stop in today so we can get your started on your regiment.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Some of Your Favorite Hair Stylists: Now In South Lyon!

Hair Stylists

With Ashka Salon Spa expanding out to South Lyon, some hair stylists from Canton have picked up days at our sister salon Ashka Salon+. We wanted to be able to seamlessly carry the Ashka culture to our new location, and the best way to do that is to fill it with familiar faces. Lisa will servicing guests again in South Lyon. Kristin, Evelyn, and I have both picked up 1 day a week at Ashka Salon+. Kay will be working some weekends in South Lyon, as well as Canton! Casey, with experience in other salons, has been training in Canton for the past month to learn the “Ashka way”. She’s now seeing guests, both return and new at Ashka Salon+. Call the South Lyon location at (248) 667-9680 to book your appointment!

Hair Stylists
Hair Stylists at Ashka Salon + that came from Ashka Salon Spa in Canton (Casey not pictured)

Hair Stylists’ Favorite Things About Ashka Salon Spa

My favorite thing about working at Ashka Salon Spa is the sense of camaraderie that we have. We always call ourselves the “Ashka Tribe” and that is truly what it is. Another great thing about Ashka Salon Spa is that it has been open for 15 years now. It is established and well known in the Canton area. I have been there for 5 years so I am busier there than I am in South Lyon, for right now. Being busy makes the days go by faster which is never a bad thing! Finally, one of my favorite things is the different lunch options available. If you know me, you know that I am a pizza fanatic! I love how close Ashka Salon Spa is to both Hungry Howie’s and Jet’s Pizza. Whenever I get a craving for some pizza, I’m right there.

Hair Stylists’ Favorite Things About Ashka Salon +

Working at Ashka Salon+ has been an adventure! I look forward to coming into work in South Lyon because of the sense of “newness”. However, it is still the same company and team that I love making it still comfortable. I also think it is cool to be apart of a beginning. This first year will definitely be full of memories and firsts. Another thing I like about working in South Lyon is being able to work with our manager, Jozie, more often! Our schedules in Canton were pretty opposite so it’s be great spending sometime with her again. My absolute favorite thing about the new location is how they have decorated it! It’s absolutely beautiful and the potential is unimaginable!

If you haven’t yet, come stop in for at least a tour at Ashka Salon+. We’d love to show you around our new home and welcome you into the Ashka family.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Texture Tonic at Ashka Salon Spa

Texture Tonic

The epitome of my esthetic lately has to become to be as “beachy” as possible. I love having a warm summer glow to my skin, minimal makeup, and tousled hair.  I don’t know what it is about it, but I just can not get enough of that vibe. I have been craving for Aveda to come out with some sort of sea salt spray for the longest time and they finally did. Introducing Aveda’s Texture Tonic! I have been loving this product. And it is the perfect finishing touch to my beach babe style that I am constantly trying to achieve.

What is Aveda’s Texture Tonic?

Texture Tonic

Texture Tonic is Aveda’s version of a sea salt spray with a twist. Sea Salt spray is meant to give your hair more texture and add an addition wave or curl to your hair. Traditional sea salt sprays can be very drying to your hair. The salt tends to suck up any moisture it can. Aveda wanted to make a spray that gives you the effect of sea salt spray, without the harsh drying effect. That is when they decided to add sugar to their formula!

Cane sugar and salt work in harmony to help create naturally tousled texture and flexible hold, while leaving the hair touchable and infused with natural shine for an effortlessly “undone” look. The ingredient babassu helps create effortless texture.

Texture Tonic can be used on dry or wet hair. My personal favorite ways to apply it is after showering, I let my hair air dry about 50%. I then flip upside down and spray about 3-4 sprays of texture tonic. Scrunching it into my hair, I instantly see my waves begin to bounce up. Another way I like to use it is after my hair is dry and curled, I will spray in a couple spritz to make it “perfectly messy”.

If this sounds like the product for you, stop by Ashka Salon Spa today to pick yours up! One of the girls would be happy to demonstrate how it works for you.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Demi Plus: New Blonde Treatment Toners

Demi Plus

As you may have realized, Hair Color is my passion. I love everything about it. I can totally nerd out about hair color any day, for any time, with anyone who is willing to listen. That is why when I first heard about Aveda’s new Demi Plus hair color line coming out, I was geeked! I was given the opportunity to attend a preview class and learn about the new line prior to it becoming available to all. Taking in all I could about this AMAZING new color line, I was in awe. I was excited to bring it back to Ashka Salon Spa and share with my team.

Demi Plus

What Make Aveda’s Demi Plus So Special?

Aveda’s old deposit only color line was released 15 years ago and like all other aspects of our lives, hair color technology has drastically improved. The chemists at Aveda started by looking at what they loved about their current line, and then at what areas they believed needed improvement.

The amount of shine that we now get with Aveda’s new Demi Plus is incredible. Aveda added certified organic kukui oil which is definitely the reason behind this show-stopping shine.

One of the best things about Demi Plus is that you are able to get incredible color pay off without ammonia. The formula itself is filled with plant-derived oils including L-arginine. This which works as a power booster to increase pH for maximum color deposit into every strand. L- arginine provides lasting results that fade on tone.

My Experience with Demi Plus

Between having Demi Plus on my hair, and using it on as many of my clients as possible, I have fallen in love with this new color line. I have clients tell me that it makes a difference in how their hair feels weeks after leaving the salon. When I first got my color done, I was in shock at how shiny and healthy my hair looked. Aveda definitely nailed it with Demi Plus.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Lash Lifting and Tinting at Ashka Salon Spa

Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara

Eyelash Extensions have been all the rage lately. With so much focus on how our lashes are looking, many people who don’t want to deal with the maintenance that comes with eyelash extensions have been looking for alternatives to getting those lashes they dream about. We have been doing Lash Lifting and Tinting at Ashka Salon Spa for a while now! Madison has been trained and worked tirelessly to perfect her craft.

When Madison was training, I was one of her models! I have had eyelash extensions in the past, and while I LOVED them on vacation, they just are not for my everyday lifestyle. I was eager to try out this new service and see how I liked it. As soon as I got done with my lash lift and tint, I instantly fell in love. While the results were subtle, when I applied mascara I could tell a huge difference in how curled my lashes were. I would recommend this service to anyone who is scared to try eyelash extensions because of the commitment to them.

Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara
Lash Lifting and Semi-Permanent Mascara

I Interviewed Madison on Lash Lifting and Tinting!

I asked Madison a few questions about Lash Lifting and Tinting to get the inside scoop about everything!

Question #1: How did you know you wanted to learn lash lifting and tinting?

When Jozie [the manager] first presented the opportunity for me to learn Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara, I knew instantly that I wanted to do it! Eyelashes are a huge focal point on the face. It’s a feature that opens your eyes, making them seem larger and brighter. Eyelashes are my personal favorite feature on the face, so being able to work hands on with natural lashes definitely excited me!

Question #2: What are the most important things to remember when getting this service?

The most important thing to remember about Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara is that with the service, it is working with your natural lash. There is no additional length or volume added. The curl is done strictly with the natural length of the client’s eyelashes. With doing this service, it is very important for the client to take care of their lashes!

The Interview Continues…

Question #3: What makes a good lash lift and tint candidate?

A good candidate for Lash Lifting and Semi Permanent Mascara is someone who likes a very natural look. Since this service works with their natural lash, it is great for people who are a little bit more low maintence with their appearance. It is great for those who prefer to wear less make up and people who don’t spend that much time in the morning getting ready. This is also a great service for those who already have a busy schedule and spending time on themselves in the morning is usually very minimal.

Question #4: Can you break down the process of a lash lift and tint?

There’s a couple of steps to doing a Lash Lift and Semi Permanent Mascara application. It’s a process that usually takes around 45 minutes to achieve. The Lash Lift is the first thing you do. While the client is laying down with their eyes closed, I will measure the length of their lashes to find the perfect silicone rod for the curl. once the lashes are fitted to the rod, I will apply the solutuon. I then apply a neutralizer. After both steps, I then cleanse the eyes to reveal a beautiful set of curled lashes! From there I prep the lashes for the tint. Using customized tint for each client, it will then be applied. After that, the lashes are cleansed one last time to reveal the final look.

Hopefully, you learned more about our Lash Lifting and Tint from reading this blog! If it sounds like you would like this, call the salon today to set up your appointment!

Until Next Time,
Josie 🙂

 

Aveda’s Beautifying Radiance Polish

Beautifying Radiance Polish

Nothing feels better than super soft, moisturized skin. I have always had dry skin. No matter what I do, it always seems like my skin prefers to be dry and flaky. Ever since Aveda came out with their Beautifying Radiance Polish, I have been obsessed with it. It had definitely worked it’s way into my “Holy Grail” products. I can honestly say, I haven’t used any other scrub-type product since I’ve gotten my hands on it! My favorite way to use it is in the shower, after shaving, I will scrub my body until it has fully melted into my skin. Instantly, I can tell how much more moisturized my skin is! I have friends who use it now, because I just can’t stop talking about it.

Beautifying Radiance Polish
Beautifying Radiance Polish

What is Beautifying Radiance Polish?

Aveda’s Beautifying Radiance Polish is a moisturizing plant oil blend with mineralized salt crystals. It helps to remove dull, dead skin cells from the surface of your skin. Simultaneously, it is moisturizing your skin with certified organic safflower, sunflower, and olive oils. It also smells AMAZING! The best way to describe the “beautifying” smell is uplifting. I always feel brighten after smelling it. It is made with certified organic rosemary, lavender, bergamot and other pure flower and plant essences. The product consistency is thick enough that it seems luxurious, but can be easily spread with just a few drops of water! And of course, like all Aveda products, it is cruelty free. Aveda products are NEVER tested on animals, only on humans.

Stop in to the salon today to pick up your very own Radiance Polish! Anyone you ask at Ashka Salon Spa will tell you how much they love it. I know you won’t be able to live without it once you’ve tried it yourself.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Earth Day 2018: Responsible Packaging with Aveda

Earth Day 2018

Every year when Earth Day comes around, the topic of how we can keep our planet healthy becomes more prominent. As Earth Day 2018 approached, I wanted to do some more research on how Aveda helps the environment every day. There are so many reasons why I love Aveda. I think the biggest reason of all is their commitment to environmental responsibility. Aveda is environmentally conscious is a multitude of ways. One of them is through their responsible packaging.

Earth Day 2018: Responsible Packaging

Earth Day 2018
Earth Day 2018

Aveda is the first beauty company to use 100% post-consumer recycled PET packaging. As of right now, approximately 85% of all of their products have this type of packaging.

With every package we develop, we’re mindful of our environmental footprint and work to minimize our packaging and maximize our use of recyclable and post consumer recycled materials.

Now if it is not possible for Aveda to use 100% PCR material for their packaging, they will use a combination of post-consumer recycled material and bioplastic. Both the Dry Remedy Moisturizing Conditioner and Masque tubes are made out of this combination. The bioplastic that Aveda chooses to use is 96% derived from plants and 4% from petrochemicals.

What Does Earth Day 2018 Mean to Me?

Earth Day is such an understated holiday. I think it should be considered a much bigger deal than it is. Keeping the Earth as healthy as we can, will only help us in the future. Some of my favorite memories are times that I was able to immerse myself in nature. I am mortified by the idea of there ever being a time that I couldn’t lay out on the beach, or walk through the nature trails by my house.  I truly believe that as humans, we have a responsibility to do our best to keep our planet in the best shape possible.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Aveda’s Stress Fix Line at Ashka Salon Spa

Stress Fix

As much as I would love to say I am completely calm, 100% of the time, I’m not. Stress is inevitable no matter how much we try to avoid it. The only thing we can do is learn how to manage our stress. Everyone has different ways that work best for them. Lately, going to the gym has been a huge stress reliever for me. Another way that I have been able to help manage my stress is with a bath bomb and a face mask. However, some days are so filled that I may not have the time to do either of these things. When this happens, sometimes deep breaths with some of Aveda’s Stress Fix aroma does the trick.

Stress Fix

What’s the Deal with Stress Fix?

Aveda’s Stress Fix line is a wonderful addition to anyone’s at home spa routine. The aroma is proven to reduce the feelings of stress with certified organic lavender, lavandin,  and clary sage formulated using the power of pure essential oils.

The products included in Aveda’s Stress Fix line are:

  • Composition Oil
  • Creme Cleansing Oil
  • Body Creme
  • Body Lotion
  • Soaking Salts

Stress Fix Special Offer

stress fix

Now until April 28, 2018, we have a couple of specials going on involving Aveda’s Stress Fix line. When you purchase two Aveda haircare products, you will receive a FREE Aveda Travel Stress Fix Composition Oil. This is a great way to try out this aroma and see how much you love it.

If you are already a fan of this line, when you purchase one or more Stress Fix Bodycare products, you will receive 20% your entire Aveda purchase!

Stop in before April 28, 2018, to take advantage of these great offers. We’d love to help you find the product that would work best for you! I know you will love adding this to your at home self-care routine.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂