Michael's Salon and Spa is working to raise funds for the Dayton Ohio chapter of the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign. We are excited to work with the dynamic team at Go Red to raise funds and awareness of heart disease in women. Did you know that heart disease is the number 1 cause of death for women in the US?


Free haircuts with donation
In the month of September, any new client can donate $25 to Go Red for Women and receive a Michael's design cut and style, up to a $50 value. The entire $25 is donated to Go Red for Women, and you get a great new look! Sounds like a win-win, right?

How to donate to Go Red for Women:
If you are interested in donating to the Heart Association, all you have to do is email info@michaelssalon.com, and we will call you to schedule your appointment. All of our designers are participating to raise money, but there are limited appointments available with each stylist. Email us now to schedule your appointment in the month of September.

About heart disease in women:
The partnership between Michael's Salon and Go Red for Women was an easy one to make. Most of our clients are women. Most of Michael's hair stylists are women. It's obvious that we want to keep our clients and staff healthy. I would be willing to bet that every person reading this blog has been affected by heart disease in one form or another. Maybe your mother has high cholesterol, or your boss survived a heart attack. We can all work together to raise awareness and learn how to lead heart healthy lives.

The fine print:
Please include your phone number in your email. Print this page and present at checkout (this will help us keep track of the donation appointments). Payment must be made with cash or check, credit cards cannot be accepted for your donation. Valid for new clients only. Appointments must be made between Sept 1 and Sept 30, 2010.

Any questions? Leave a comment on this post or include them in your email to info@michaelssalon.com. Let's work together to raise funds and Go Red for Women!

We love it when our clients take the time to offer us feedback! Here is another comment that was submitted yesterday in the 'Share your experience' box on our website:

"I had a great experience. I cut 11 inches off to donate to locks of love. I was a little nervous but Myka did such a great job. I get compliments every day on my cut and color. Everything was great and I love my new do for summer!
-Kristyn

We posted some information about Michael's PhotoArt in our Culture Shift post last week, but we've had many questions about our involvement with the American Heart Association Go Red for Women campaign, so we wanted to give you more information.

Cindy Simerlink of Dayton, Ohio knew that she wanted to dramatically change her hairstyle and at the same time wanted to donate her almost waist-length hair to a charitable cause.  She chose Michael’s Salon and Day Spa to accomplish the first goal and the Pink Heart Funds to realize the second.

The Pink Heart Funds is a non-profit charity which provides prosthetic hairpieces for children and adults suffering hair loss due illness, including those receiving cancer treatments. 

 

Cindy arrived at Michael’s Salon and Spa in Centerville, Ohio and was greeted by Amanda Hansen, a Michael’s designer and educator. Cindy and Amanda discussed styles and selected a chin length bob. So Amanda cut the first 12 inches of hair and set it aside for the Pink Heart Funds. Then she began to sculpt and shape Cindy’s bob. After the bob was cut and styled Michael’s makeup artist, Debbie Sandstrom, completed Cindy’s new look with a Jane Iredale makeover.

 

Cindy’s desire for an enhanced natural look was achieved.  She left Michael’s smiling and pleased. Both goals were accomplished!

 

For more information on Pink Heart Funds visit www.pinkheartfunds.com or call 866-757-PINK.

 

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