Ashka Salon+ In South Lyon – Our Family Grows

Ashka Salon + Ashka Salon Spa Canton Hair Color Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color

Finally, OUR FAMILY GROWS (and yes, we are hiring)! We are excited to officially announce Ashka Salon + in South Lyon…our 2nd location and sister salon! We have been a part of the Canton Community for 15 years and are expanding into the up-and-coming South Lyon Community. Our Ashka Tribe is so thankful for this journey to grow and also because we get to expand our world! Ashka Salon+ (PLUS) is an AVEDA full-service salon for all of your hair designing, hair color and hair care needs. We will also offer new and additional services to be added on throughout 2019.

In contrast to our Canton location, the + at the end of our name signifies special services. Most noteworthy are many straightening options, lash lifts, express skin treatments, lash extensions and also hair extensions. Our industry and beauty care standards are always evolving and we want our company, team and also our service menu to evolve with them. As a result of foregoing the traditional spa model, we leave the door open to new and exciting services at price points and timing to fit your life. Most of all, we want to be your refuge and give you a delightful experience and an escape to wellness!

Ashka Salon Plus Hiring Hair Color Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color
We are HIRING! There are open positions for hair stylists, lash artists and front desk coordinators. Non-AVEDA trained is just fine. See what makes the Ashka Tribe so special!

Remodeled Hair Color Space Awaits You – Relax at Ashka Salon+ in South Lyon

Our new space has been fun to update and we have taken the opportunity to improve it for your enjoyment. A brand new manicure area and shampoo experience await you, because we want to be the best option for your beauty needs. Lay down and receive a one-of-a-kind shampoo to wash out your AVEDA hair color. While things are still dusty and a work in progress, we can see all of the sparkly light at the end of this remodeling process! Over the next six months we will add a pedicure area, makeup area with tons of natural light and an express skin and lash studio. Although, these projects happen one at a time, here is a sneak peak of our shampoo experience…

Color Shampoo Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color
Our new color application and shampoo area features AVEDA hair color and shampoo beds for an incredibly relaxing and comfortable experience. We are putting some of the finishing touches on today!

Natural Nail Manicures and Pedicures – Ashka Salon+ in South Lyon

Our natural nail paradise will be here for you soon! Ashka Salon’s technicians focus on the natural nail because we care about your health and wellness. We offer regular manicures with Vinylux polish and we use Shellac for our gel polish. Our spa pedicures are coming soon and they will be done on a comfortable padded spa table for an experience unlike the rest. Stay tuned to our website and Facebook page for updates in real time!

Manicure Nails Pedicure Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color
We CANNOT wait to offer manicure and Shellac on the natural nail…these brand new tables were NOT meant for construction 😉

Sparkly and Classic Styling Awaits You – Ashka Salon+ in South Lyon

First of all, lots of special details have been added to this space, including all new lighting to brighten your experience! Some members of our Ashka Tribe in Canton will be joining us one day a week in South Lyon to kickoff  our new location. We are lucky to have Kay, Josie, Lisa, Casey, Evelyn and Kristin (read about Ashka’s VERY FIRST tribe member here) launch Ashka Salon+ and insure our new guests have an experience we are all truly proud of! All of these team members are AVEDA trained hair colorists and have had much success at our Canton location. They join Joe Loose, Independent Stylist, Salon Consultant & CEO of Graphene Hair Tools as well as Lauren, an experienced Nail, Skin and Microdermabrasion Technician who have previously worked out of this space.

Chandelier Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color
Sneak peak at the gorgeous chandelier and posh finishing of the new South Lyon location…pardon the dusty floor!

Classic Canvas For True Artistry – Ashka Salon+ South Lyon

Let the capable artists, designers and technicians at Ashka Salon+ bring your look to the next level! Our space represents our goal of taking a beautiful canvas and enhancing it to reveal the beauty within. Due to this, our facility is clean and classic with gorgeous grays and an eclectic mix of styles and colors. Most of all, we hope you find our space and our team of professionals to be warm, welcoming, fun and worth your investment!

Waiting Room Hiring Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color
Variations of cool grays and whites, with bold pops of color are pleasing to the eye!

AVEDA Hair Color & Products…Only the Best!

We are honored to partner with AVEDA and offer only the best in hair care, hair color and skincare! Because ingredients matter, sourcing matters and manufacturing matters to us all and to the environment. Therefore, AVEDA has been sourcing, producing and manufacturing sustainably since way before it was cool. AVEDA is cruelty free, and in contrast to other beauty companies goes far beyond in many areas. Most notably, they support indigenous communities and farmers around the world. Come on in to see, feel and learn what it’s all about! Cherry Almond Softening Shampoo and Conditioner, anyone? (Because you will NOT be sorry!)

cherry almond aveda hair color ashka salon south lyon
We are excited to offer AVEDA Hair Color, Skin Care, Hair Care and Styling Products! Not only better for the environment, but most of all,  healthier for you!

Ashka Salon+ South Lyon Hiring Stylists, Students, Assistants and Front Desk Coordinators

Above all, we are grateful to our Ashka Tribe, our family of guests and the Canton Community for the 15 year journey that has led us here! Our entire team looks forward to investing in the South Lyon Community. Our emphasis is on giving back to area schools, causes and non-profits. Most noteworthy, we believe we rise by lifting others and we are incredibly excited to move forward. We are conveniently located at 21190 Pontiac Trail between 8 and 9 mile next to Metro PCS and Lyon Veterinary Clinic.

Our Ashka Salon Tribe and our Entire Family Welcomes You To Join Us and

Experience the Ashka Difference!

Ashka Salon + Ashka Salon Spa Canton Hair Color Hair Salon South Lyon Hair Color
Can’t miss us! Come join our family at 21190 Pontiac Trail between 8 and 9 mile. We are excited to delight you!

Spa Renovations at Ashka Salon Spa

After Spa Renovations

I have been working at Ashka Salon Spa for 5 years now. It is super impressive to me how the owners are constantly investing back into the salon. Between updating paint colors, new shampoo bowls, or even just new computers to keep things running smoothly, Lisa and Steve consistently are looking for the best. I have not worked at another place where the owners care that much about the quality of the environment their employees are working in. Recently, they have put these efforts towards new spa renovations! When it was all said and done, the spa looked completely new. The whole team was extremely pleased with the updates. I know I was excited to show it off to my clients.

Before and After Spa Renovations:

Before Spa Renovations
Before Spa Renovations

Ashka Salon Spa was closed for spa appointments for a weekend while the owners, Steve and Lisa, and manager Jozie along with her husband Jay worked like crazy to revamp our spa rooms. They redid counter tops and updated the paint. A beautiful backsplash was put in the pedicure room which really tied everything together. In the massage rooms, there was new paint, and some new shelves added to help open up the rooms. New mirrors make it easier for guests to examine their skin after a facial with one of our incredible estheticians.

After Spa Renovations
After Spa Renovations

All in all, I really think that our spa is now looking “Pinterest worthy”. Al of the details that went into perfecting these spa renovations really came together nicely. I am so appreciative to work for employers who care what our work environment is like.

Take advantage of our Spa Memberships and enjoy the new and improved Ashka Spa. Call today to book your appointment with Sarah, Misty, or Kym. I promise you, you won’t regret it!

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 🙂

Aveda Full Spectrum Deep Hair Color Line

DEEP

Aveda hair color has been my passion pretty much since I started in Cosmetology school. I love having the ability to completely customize my client’s hair color formulas. No two heads are alike. Even when two clients have a similar hair color, their formulas can vary drastically. Hair color formulations are based not only off of what color their hair is starting at and what color you want them to be, but also their hair texture, density, and type. Aveda has 3 different hair color lines: Full Spectrum Permanent, Full Spectrum Demi+, and Full Spectrum Deep. I recently have been able to embark on the journey of teaching hair color classes with the Full Spectrum Deep line.

Full Spectrum Deep
All colors done with Aveda Full Spectrum Deep hair color.

What is Aveda Full Spectrum Deep?

Aveda Full Spectrum Deep is a fade-resistant formula that provides a balance of lift and deposit for a naturally cool result and infuses the hair with incredible, healthy looking shine. It is also extremely conditioning with a signature blend of plant oils—castor, certified organic sunflower and jojoba. It allows for a more pleasant processing with an aroma of certified organic lavender.

I tend to grab for Full Spectrum Deep when my clients have resistant greys or dark natural color and want to be lighter. However, more recently I have been playing with using Deep when I am blonding. I have been amazed with the results. I also love using Deep for lowlights in my blondes because it seems to have a little more lasting power on blonde porous hair.

In my personal opinion, there is nothing better than Aveda hair color! I truly believe it the best option for healthy colored hair. Call the salon today to book your appointment with one of our amazing stylists!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Fifty Shades of (Artificial) Grey: Grey Hair Color

Grey Hair Color

If you have spent anytime on Pinterest or Instagram in the past year, I’m sure you have see the grey/silver hair trend that is going around. Some people find it funny that people are paying to get grey hair when if you wait long enough, you’ll inevitably get it. Other people find it absolutely stunning. No matter where you fall on that spectrum, people are definitely asking for grey hair color.

Getting Grey Hair Color – The Process

Grey Hair Color
Grey Hair Color

Unfortunately it is not as easy as simply squeezing grey out of a color tube and putting it on someones head. In order to achieve a true silver/grey hair color you have to get the hair to be essentially white blonde first. Either through highlights or bleaching the hair out, the hair has to be lifted as light as possible. After you have achieved that, your stylist then will have to apply a gloss over top of it to give it that “grey” hue.

I think the hardest part about artificial grey hair is that once you have lifted the hair light enough, it becomes porous and the “grey” doesn’t want to stay in the hair well. This is the same struggle that all fashion colors have. In order to keep that grey/silver hue, you have to be very diligent with your at home hair care. Even then, it sometimes will still just fade quick due to the nature of the color.

Blending Grey Hair with Artificial Grey Hair Color

I’ve had a few clients come in and ask me questions about growing out their grey hair. They want to know if we can just dye their hair grey so that it is easier to grow out. In this case, I suggest doing highlights of really light white, silvery blonde, and lowlights of a dark greyish tone. This over all will blend together to create a cool toned base that sometimes makes the growing out process easier. However at the end of the day, it is impossible to identically replicate someone’s natural grey hair. It helps to blend it, but you still have to go through the long process of growing it out.

If any of this peaks your interest, you should call the salon today! I know the girls on our team would LOVE to help you achieve your grey hair color dreams.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

 

Tulasara Purification Treatment

tulasara purification Treatment

The older I get, the more I realize how important skin care truly is. I remember being in high school and being blessed with clear skin that I didn’t even wash daily. (Eeek, you live and you learn!) Now if I don’t wash my makeup off the night before, I will wake up with a blemish. As I have traveled down the path to find my perfect skin care routine, I have discovered how truly personal it is. Everyone’s skin in different and react differently to products, even if they have the same “skin type”. Ashka Salon Spa offers a service called Tulasara Purification Treatment. I believe that if you are wanting to dive into the world of skincare, but it seems a little too daunting on your own, you need this service.

tulasara purification Treatment

Tulasara Purification Treatment – What is it?

A Tulasara Purification Treatment is a basic purification, dry-brushing exfoliation, facial massage and treatment plan. This basic treatment is a professional skin cleaning. It does not include manual removal of congestion or intensive work on skin concerns.You get to receive an amazing, relaxing service with a licensed esthetician and you will also be able to ask questions specific to your skin. You will be able to see how Aveda products react with your skin and our amazing estheticians will be able to guide you in the right direction for a good at home skin care routine.

Right now, until March 4th 2018, we are running a special that if you come in for a hair appointment, you will receive a coupon for a FREE Tulasara Purification Treatment. Another added bonus is that when you come in for the treatment, you also receive 20% off AVEDA products. You must have the coupon with you to take advantage of this $50 steal!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Olaplex at Ashka Salon Spa

Olaplex

With social media platforms such as Instagram and Pinterest, it’s easier than ever to get sucked into wanting a dramatic hair change. While all big makeovers is always a process, with new products called “Bond-Builders”, you are able to make more progress with significantly less damage. There are multiple bond builders on the market nowadays. At Ashka Salon Spa, we have chosen to use Olaplex.

What is Olaplex?

Olaplex

There are two steps when it comes to Olaplex. No 1 is put into your color to begin to rebuild your bonds as your color is processing. This concentrated first salon step rebuilds broken disulfide bonds and begins the process of preventing damage and repairing hair. We can add this to highlights, all over colors, toners, anything you are getting done!

No 2 is put on at the shampoo bowl after we have rinsed your color. Our second salon step continues to rebuild and restore any remaining broken bonds ensuring the strongest, shiniest, and healthiest hair possible. And really, who doesn’t want strong, shiny, healthy hair?

Who is Using Olaplex?

It seems as though all I read in magazines now is how Olaplex is being used for all of these celebrity hair makeovers. A few celebrities who are known to have used it include, Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian, Emily Blunt, and Jennifer Lopez. People are raving about this miracle product. If I could I would use it on every single one of my color clients.

When you pair Olaplex with some of Aveda’s Botanical Conditioning Treatments, I can guarantee healthy hair. Whether you have been going to Ashka Salon Spa for a long time, or it’s your first time with us, be sure to ask your stylist if Olaplex is right for you. Our stylists would love to give you the hair of your dreams.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

 

Guest Appreciation Week Raffle Winners

Raffle Winners

I hope everyone had a chance to enjoy all of our festivities for Guest Appreciation Week! Keep reading to hear if you are one of our lucky raffle winners.

This year we did a raffle for many great prizes!

Raffle Winners

Here are the raffle winners:

Next Appointment Free – 355233
Fifty-Minute Dual Exfoliation Peel ($105 Value) – 355062
$100 Ashka Gift Card – 355061
Keratin Express Treatment ($85 Value) – 066001
Fifty-Minute Tulasara Facial Treatment ($85 Value) – 355001
Shellac Application 355103
$50 Ashka Gift Card 065969
Haircut 355348
Fifty-Minute Deluxe Spa Pedicure 355258
Botanical Hair & Scalp Therapy Treatment 355693
Next Appointment Free – 355239
Fifty-Minute Dual Exfoliation Peel ($105 Value) – 355551
$100 Ashka Gift Card – 355734
Keratin Express Treatment ($85 Value) – 355257
Fifty-Minute Tulasara Facial Treatment ($85 Value) – 065974
Shellac Application 355370
$50 Ashka Gift Card 065979
Haircut 355400
Fifty-Minute Deluxe Spa Pedicure 355067
Botanical Hair & Scalp Therapy Treatment 355604

**Raffle numbers will be posted on Ashka’s Facebook Page as they are chosen. They will be listed at the end of our contest in a blog entry on our website by November 17, 2017. They must be claimed by November 30, 2017 and redeemed by January 30, 2018. Offers will not be valid with any other offers, may not be given away and must be redeemed by someone 18 and over. All services are subject to availability and available only with certain service providers.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Rewarding Guest Loyalty; Guest Appreciation Week

Guest Loyalty

At Ashka Salon Spa, we have started celebrating our Annual Guest Appreciation Week. This year, we moved it to November so that it went along with Ashka Salon Spa’s anniversary. This year marks 14 years that Ashka Salon Spa has been open! As a stylist, I am so grateful for guest loyalty and am happy that we are able to recognize the importance of that.

Guest Loyalty
Celebrate Guest Loyalty with us!

Guest Appreciation Week Benefits: Guest Loyalty

Like every year, you will receive 15% off all services you receive this week and you will be offered champagne and cheesecake for during your appointment. You also get 20% off all product purchases.

One of the biggest changes with Guest Appreciation Week this year is that we are doing a raffle to win many amazing prizes including:

  • Fifty-Minute Dual Exfoliation Peel ($105 Value)
  • $100 Ashka Gift Card
  • Keratin Express Treatment ($100 Value)
  • Fifty-Minute Tulasara Facial Treatment ($85 Value)
  • Shellac Application ($55 Value)
  • $50 Ashka Gift Card
  • Haircut ($50 Value)
  • Fifty-Minute Deluxe Spa Pedicure ($62 Value)
  • Botanical Hair & Scalp Therapy Treatment ($50 Value)

How do you get entered into this amazing raffle? There are two ways to earn raffle tickets!

You can book your next appointment before leaving the salon:

Schedule Your Next Appointment – 1 ticket

Book Your Next TWO Appointments – 3 tickets

Schedule Your Next THREE Appointments – 5 tickets

Or you can purchase Aveda products:

Buy 1 AVEDA Product – 1 ticket
Purchase 2 AVEDA Products – 3 tickets
Buy 3 AVEDA Products – 5 tickets

Winners will be announced on our Facebook page in real time so be sure to LIKE and FOLLOW us on there. We will then post the winners again right here in our blog by November 17, 2017.

Guest Appreciation Week is always so much for at Ashka Salon Spa. Take full advantage of this deal and come spend some quality time with your favorite service provider.

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂

Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge

Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge Entry

Aveda is now holding a monthly Instagram contest called the Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge. This past month, Ashka Salon Spa set up a photoshoot for us to get images to enter into the competition. I teamed up with Kay to create my image. I was in charge of the hair, and Kay did the make up for me!

What is the Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge?

Aveda has been putting on this challenge for a little while now. Every month Aveda picks one or two hashtags as the inspiration. The winner is chosen by the Instagram posts with the most likes. If you win, you get the amazing opportunity to be flown out to Minneapolis to the Aveda Headquarters. There you get to do another photoshoot with the Global Artistic Team as your mentors for the shoot. Here is an example of what you win!

What Did I Do for the Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge?

The hashtags for the month of September are #EcliptingColor and #TextureTonic. Eclipting Color is Aveda’s signature coloring technique. I used that method to apply the dimensional smokey tones on my model’s ends.

When It came to styling, I was so excited to use Aveda’s new Texture Tonic. This is Aveda’s version of a “Sea Salt Spray” but instead of just using salt, they actually have put sugar in as well. This helps to create a natural, touchable, undone look! I curled her longer side with a 1/4 inch curling iron and then used my fingers to comb through it, while spraying the texture tonic.

I really wanted the focus to be on the hair so we went simple with the make up. Kay did a simple cool toned smokey eye to play up her beautiful blue eyes, without taking too much away from the hair! She did an amazing job and I absolutely love it.

Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge Entry
Aveda Artist Instagram Challenge Entry

I would appreciate it so much if you followed this link HERE, over to instagram and gave my photo a like to help me win this amazing opportunity!

Until Next Time,

Josie 🙂