# Friday, April 08, 2011
Michael's Salon and Spa invites you to freshen up your look for Spring by giving 15% off ALL Jane Iredale and Dr. Dennis Gross MD Skincare products - through the end of this month!


Jane Iredale Mineral Makeup

One product from Jane Iredale that is great for a lighter spring look is the Dream Tint Moisturizer. It moisturizes your skin while providing light coverage that you can wear alone or as a base under Jane's mineral powders. It contains SPF 15 to protect your skin from damaging UV rays. Jane Iredale features a variety of products that contain SPF to protect your skin - this is very important as you spend more time in the sun on nice spring days.



We are offering 15% off the ENTIRE LINE of Jane Iredale products!

New from Dr. Dennis Gross - Alpha Beta Glow Pads

You love the at-home Alpha Beta Hydroxy Peels by MD Skincare, but have you tried the NEW Alpha Beta Glow Pads? This amazing product has been featured in many magazines this spring - Elle even gave it a 2011 Genius Award!



What makes the Glow Pads so great? It is the ONLY anti-aging, exfoliating sunless tanner that contains active Vitamin D. The Glow Pads provide smoother, healthier skin and natural radiance year-round.

Benefits of the Alpha Beta Glow Pads:
  • Exfoliation + Self-Tanning in One
  • Anti-Aging with AHAs & Potent Antioxidants
  • Streak-free Application with Micro-encapsulated DHA
These are only two featured products of this sale, but ALL Jane Iredale and MD Skincare products are 15% OFF through April 30, 2011.

What is your favorite spring skincare product?


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# Friday, September 03, 2010
Have you tried the Axxium manicure by OPI yet? Michael's first introduced this non-chip manicure to the Dayton area about a year ago. Through the month of September, we are offering a special price so you can try this revolutionary manicure!



Axxium Gel Manicure: What makes it special?
  1. Axxium gels are cured under a UV light so your manicure is set and dry when you get up from the nail station. There's no need to be careful when taking out your wallet or putting on your jacket after your nails are done. They are set and ready to go!
  2. This gel system will last longer than regular polish - up to 2 weeks! OPI developed this system to address the problem of nail polish chipping just days after a manicure.
  3. Axxium gels do not damage your nails - in fact, they can make them healthier! The gel lacquer helps to strengthen and protect your natural nails, and the lacquer leaves them super shiny and looking great. 
Check out this video with Samantha showing the step-by-step process of an Axxium manicure:


Cherice, Alana, Samantha and Jenny have all been trained on the Axxium process.

Have you tried Axxium yet? How did you like this manicure?
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# Thursday, June 17, 2010
We all want long thick eyelashes, but unfortunately, some of us aren't blessed to look like we could be in a mascara commercial (FYI: the women in the commercials are probably wearing fake lashes). So what's a girl to do? You could stick to the time-tested regimen of eyelash curler + loads of mascara, but if you're not getting the results you desire, check out these options Michael's is offering women in the Dayton area.



NovaLash® Eyelash Extensions
For celebrity-approved lashes, check out NovaLash eyelash extensions. You've probably read about NovaLash in popular magazines (O, the Oprah magazine, Lucky, OK! Magazine, In Touch Weekly, Modern Salon and more) but did you know you can get NovaLash extensions here at Michael's Salon?
The physician and cosmetic chemist formulated lash extension system developed for your health and safety... the educated choice.
NovaLash is one of the safest options for women looking to boost their lashes. There's no need to worry about adhesives tearing your lashes out or damaging them. At Michael's, a licensed esthetician will apply NovaLash lashes on your natural lashes. You won't have an adhesive line to cover up, because they attach to your lashes, not your eyelid. You won't have to worry about a line of lashes separating at the end of your wedding day or night out! NovaLash starts at $202 and will last for the growth cycle of the individual eyelashes - approximately 1-2 months. Touch-ups are recommended as your lashes have a natural life cycle.


Image from Novalash.com

To keep your extensions healthy and looking great, here are some tips:
  • Avoid rubbing your eyes and lashes - this causes you to lose lashes!
  • If you wear mascara, DO NOT USE WATERPROOF MASCARA. Waterproof formulas will dissolve the adhesive on your NovaLash lashes
  • Avoid eye makeup cleansers containing glycol or carbonates - they can loosen the bond of your NovaLash extensions
  • When using eye creams, try to avoid your lashes and eyelids. And again, don't use creams containing glycol or carbonates.

Revitalash®
Eyelash Conditioner
If you're not crazy about the thought of extensions, we also offer Revitalash Eyelash Conditioner. Again, you've probably seen Revitalash in the press (In Style, Elle, O, the Oprah magazine, and many more). Revitalash is a unique eyelash conditioner that will help you achieve the natural beauty of longer, thicker, fuller looking eyelashes.



A very small amount of Revitalash is applied once a day. No matter how brittle, short, fragile, thin or sparse your eyelashes are, Revitalash can help you achieve your very own long, beautiful, healthy looking lashes. You can purchase Revitalash at Michael's for $135.


Jane Iredale False Lashes
Jane Iredale just released their new Professional Faux Lashes. These lashes are great because instead of strips that you have to cut to fit your eyelid, they are individual pieces you can apply where you want your lashes to be fuller. You can apply just to the outer lids, or across your entire lash line.


The great folks at Jane Iredale have also put together some great tips on how to apply faux lashes. Click the link to read their tips, or check out this video Jane Iredale produced:
 


If you have a special event and want longer lashes just for one night, schedule a makeover with one of Michael's talented makeup artists. They will apply all of your makeup, and can add as many Jane Iredale faux lashes as you desire, for a minimal add-on.

Take care of your lashes

Whether you try false lashes or not, always always ALWAYS wash off your makeup at night. Sleeping in your makeup is not only bad for your skin, but also bad for your lashes. Wearing mascara overnight can cause your eyelashes to become fragile and break or fall out prematurely.

Have you tried eyelash extensions or conditioners? What was your experience?


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