Aveda’s Sun Care Line

We are so incredibly lucky to have such a beautiful state to live in. Throughout the summer, I can tell my hair definitely take a beating from the harsh sun though. Even when I am on vacation I can tell a difference after just a week of my hair being over exposed to the severe UV rays. Although I love to soak up the sun as much I can, I know I won’t survive without Aveda‘s Sun Care line.

Aveda’s Sun Care Line – How to Protect Your Hair

One of Aveda’s most underrated products, in my opinion, is their Sun Care line.

There are three products that make up the sun care line.

Aveda’s Sun Care Protective Hair Veil
I absolutely love this products. It is a lightweight, waterproof mist that helps protect your hair from harmful UV rays. I love that it is so easy to throw in my pool bag. However, I think my favorite thing is that it helps detangle my hair after being in the chlorine all day. It’s normally a battle and a half to brush through after a pool day, but I can tell a huge difference when I use the Hair Veil.
Aveda’s Sun Care Hair and Body Cleanser
This product is a color safe formula for cleansing all hair types. It even has a corn-derived chelator that helps to remove any mineral build up such as chlorine. The Hair and Body Cleanser is an absolute must for me when I am at the pool all day. I can’t stand the feeling of chlorine in my hair and on my skin. It is also super convenient that it is an all in one.
Aveda’s Sun Care After-Sun Hair Masque
This masque is really like a big drink of water for your parched hair. It helps to restore the look to the sun exposed hair. Through the use of plant oils, it moisturizes and conditions your hair. After using this masque, my hair always feels so silky and soft!

Be sure to protect your hair as much as you can this summer with Aveda’s Sun Care line. Stop in to Ashka Salon Spa today to pick some up.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Shampure Dry Shampoo by AVEDA

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 – 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.

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 🙂

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Beauty VIP – Join at Ashka Salon Spa

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!

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).

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 🙂

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Keratin Treatment at Ashka Salon Spa

Keratin treatment to get pretty, shiny, smooth hair in about an hour! After you get this service you will enjoy faster drying and finishing and frizz free hair for up to 6 to 8 weeks. Keratin is a type of protein that forms the main structure of of hair.

Keratin treatment does contain 1% of formaldehyde. Pregnant or nursing clients should not receive this treatment. Some people can also be allergic to aldehydes. If you are scared about reacting to this treatment, you can ask for a patch test.

Benefits of a Keratin Treatment

A keratin treatment is a great investment. Not only does it make your drying time shorter, it extends the life of hair color! It tames frizz. While creating healthy, smooth, and strong hair, it also protects your hair from heat. This treatment will cut back excess volume and tame curls. It also protects it from humid weather.

Typical clients include:
– dull hair
– thick hair that takes forever to dry
– if you are seeking better shine, vibrancy, and durability
– frizz or porosity problems

What to Expect When You Get a Keratin Treatment

When you get a keratin treatment, your stylist will begin by washing your hair. She will use a clarifying shampoo to get rid of any product build up or natural oils. After blow drying your hair to about 80 to 90%, your stylist will apply the keratin treatment. After sitting for about 20 minutes, the product is then blow dried and flat ironed to seal it into your hair.

At Ashka Salon Spa, you can receive this great service starting at $100. Call the salon today. We can set you up with a free consultation. You can talk to a stylist who will give you the service about your specific hair. They will be able to give you an honest opinion on whether this will be good for your hair or not.

For more, visit Keratin Express‘ website!

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Brilliant Humectant by AVEDA-Featured Product

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.

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.

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.

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Salon Spa Gift Cards – A PERFECT GIFT!

Salon spa gift cards are great all times of the year. As we enter into the gift giving season, you should buy one from Ashka Salon Spa! Loved ones will rave about this great gift.

Season of Savings – Salon Spa Gift Cards

Through our Season of Savings you can get the most for your money when buying salon spa gift cards. Every Saturday until Dec. 25 receive a FREE $20 Bonus Card when you buy a $100 Ashka Salon Spa Gift Card. These Bonus cards are valid on services valued at $40 or more. The Bonus Card can also only be used January 2 – February 28, 2016.

If you have all of your shopping done, you can still benefit from this great deal by buying a gift card for yourself to use! As a reminder, you are only eligible for the bonus card if you use the salon spa gift card on a future appointment.

Why Buy Your Salon Spa Gift Cards at Ashka Salon Spa?

Our salon spa gift cards are given with a dollar value. This way the gift card holder can use it toward service, AVEDA, tax or gratuity.

Ashka Salon Spa is a full service salon and spa, so the gift card holder has many options to choose from. They are great for someone who just gets a haircut. They are also great for spa or salon “junkies” who visit once a week. Every one will get use out of our salon spa gift cards!

Cards may be bought in any amount and our helpful team members can help you decide! They will walk you through our menu of services and suggest options. As an extra bonus, our salon spa gift cards come in a box with a bow. This makes them a great last minute gift to pick up on your way.

Buying one of our salon spa gift cards is a one-size-fits-all gift idea. You can use it as a whole gift or as a stocking stuff-er. People enjoy the money and excuse to pamper and take time out! See photos of our work here.

By: Josie Aldrich

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Season of Savings is here…Call Today!

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)!

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!

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

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.

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!

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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!”

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!

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Undercut Hair is Coming Back…get Yours at Ashka Salon Spa!

Undercut Hair is making a huge come back from the eighties! At Ashka Salon Spa our stylists are trained and ready to give it to you! In the 1980’s, this was seen on David Bowie and Grace Jones. Today it can be seen on Tilda Swinton, Brad Pitt, and Scarlet Johansson! Ricardo Dinis, AVEDA’s Global Artistic Director in Hair Cutting, even performed some undercut hair at AVEDA’s hair show, AVEDA Congress!

What is Undercut Hair? On men, it often means short sides and back with long hair on top. On women, it could mean a shaved side or near the nape of the neck.

The Pompadour is super popular right now for men! This is a type of undercut hair that many men are asking for. Our advanced team would love to freshen up your style with this look!

Undercut Hair – Not Just for Men

More and more women are trying out this trend! It can give you an edgy look. This skill can also be used to make your hair more easy to style. By shaving a small section underneath your hair near the nape of your neck, it can make thick hair easier to style. With short cuts, such as bobs or tapered cuts, having an undercut will help the hair to naturally bevel under rather than flip out.

Designs – Plenty to Choose From

People are adding a fun twist to this style by shaving in designs! If you want to achieve more of a spunky look, adding a design could be your thing! You can keep things simple and just put a few lines in. Make it more unique with a tribal design!

At Ashka Salon Spa, undercut hair is a trend that our service providers are happy to do! Be sure to mention this trend when you schedule your next cut to insure we have the time to give you what you want!

by Josie Aldrich

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Get Your Balayage Hair Color at Ashka Salon!

Balayage Hair Color is an up and coming trend that is here to stay! With Balayage, guests get a natural-looking effect. It can be used to brighten up the hair making it look sun-kissed. Our stylists will work their magic by hand painting pieces of your hair to achieve the look you want. Balayage Hair Color has been a hit on the red carpet for some time now. Seen on celebrities such as Khloe, Blake Lively, and Sarah Jessica Parker, this look is for everyone!

Balayage Hair Color – The Sky Is The Limit!

The best thing about Balayage Hair Color is how many versions there are. It is unique to every person and their hair. No two balayage hair color services will be the same! You are able to achieve both subtle and intense looks. Balayage Hair Color can be used on both dark and light base colors. In some cases, you are even able to get blue, orange or hot pink color applied on top of the balayaged pieces for a show stopping look! (Must mention when booking!)

Balayage Hair Color – What You Need To Know

When making your appointment for Balayage Hair Color, it is important to mention that you are thinking of this trend. We may need to book extra time to achieve the look you want! It is a GREAT idea to bring photos of hair you like to your service. A photo is worth 1,000 words and goes a long way in getting your service off on the best foot. Our team has advanced training in this art and will be able to create the perfect balayage hair color look for you!

Balayage Hair Color is similar to other coloring skills that are on trend right now. This includes Ombre, Color Melting, and Ecaille. The differences are often minute and hard to tell apart. By bringing in a photo to a professional, they will be able identify if the look you are going for is balayage hair color. If not they will be able to advise you on what you need. All of these trends enhance the tone and color of your hair and brighten it up. This natural feel has been all the rage lately and it is sure to be here for a while. Book your Balayage Hair Color today!

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