# Wednesday, February 02, 2011
On Sunday morning, CEO of Michael's Salon and Spa, Michael Schuh was reading the Dayton Daily News when he turned the page and saw a picture of long-time friend, Margaret Vinci Heldt, creator of the iconic beehive hairstyle.


Michael remembers Heldt from his competition days in the 1970's:
"I would be competing on stage, and she was always there in the crowd. Margaret and I would talk after the hair shows, and we joked that she was my #1 fan. It was exciting to see her grow professionally into the Grand Dame of Chicago hair salons."

Photo: Michael Schuh with competition team (2nd from right) | April 4, 1971

Michael was very active in national competitions throughout the 1970's, competing and also training designers for competition.
"In fact, I trained Ann Bray (mentioned in the article) for the US Hair Olympics in 1971 and 1972. We remain close friends to this day - best friends."
Bray owns The Masters Salon in Huntsville, AL and is also an educator for Aquage. She recently taught a continuing education class for Michael's staff in 2009.



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# Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Michael has been a member of Intercoiffure Mondial since 1972. Intercoiffure is an elite organization of the top hair salons and designers from around the world. Every fall the US/Canada group hosts the Fall Atelier in New York City. This year, Jodi Schuh-Keeley participated as part of the ICA Haircolor Council.

ICA Haircolor Council

The mission of the ICA Haircolor Council is to unite and raise the profile of color specialists of all levels through a network of creative energy, supported by the highest level of pure education and best practices. The group was created in 2007 by the Lois Christie, president of Intercoiffure America/Canada. " I saw a need for a forum uniting colorists throughout the industry - a forum that will help to identify and train the next generation of talented color artists."

The theme for the presentation was Soft and Strong Hair Color. Jodi designed her look with strong pieces of red and copper to accent the soft medium brown - auburn base color.

Video: Jodi Schuh-Keeley presenting her hair color design at the 2010 Fall Atelier in NYC


Jodi preparing her model for the ICA Haircolor Council

Continuing Education at Michael's Salon and Spa
Continuing education is a large part of what sets Michael's apart from the competition. While Jodi was teaching in New York, she was also taking notes and learning other trends in hair design to bring back to Michael's team here in Dayton. Esthetician Jill Luttrell also went to New York, where she visited several top-of-the-line spas to stay on top of the latest trends in skincare.

More pictures from the Intercoiffure Fall Atelier and Jodi and Jill's trip to NYC are posted in an album on Michael's Facebook Page.

What do you think of the hair styles at the show?


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# Monday, August 23, 2010
Yes, Salon City Magazine selected Dayton's premiere salon and spa number 9 on their HOT 100 Salons in America!


Images from Salon City Network

There are over 250,000 salons in the United States, and it is an honor for Michael's to be named among the top 10. Salon City selects its Beautymakers based on media artistry, popularity with clients, community, peers and industry involvement.

Michael's Salon has consistently been selected as a top Beautymaker by Salon City, generally among the top 15. Last summer Salon City selected Michael's as the #10 Top Salon in America.
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# Tuesday, July 06, 2010

We absolutely LOVE it when clients take time to offer us feedback on their experiences at Michael's. Good or bad, we want to know what you think (of course we love the good, but if we can make your experience better in some way, please let us know). On the left side of Michael's website is a 'Share your experience' box that goes to our general manager. It's like having her direct phone extension.

We recently received a comment from one of our Over 40 Makeover winners, Digma, about her experience:
I started to go to Michael's Salon in 2007. I won a facial at a fundraiser from church. My first experience at Michael's was awesome. I love the massages a lot and like all the beauty products.

I was sooo excited when I won the 40+ make over. Jodi did an excellent job with me. Paula did the perfect job in my makeup. I really look like a model. My friends at work are really impressed.

I recommend all personnel from the salon. They are all good. I love you girls! Thanks,
Digma



      Jodi                                    Paula    

Thank YOU Digma for taking the time to send us a message! Check out Digma's before and after photos here - she was a great model. Another interesting fact, our makeovers - including Digma's - have already been featured on Modern Salon! After the success of our first Looking for Faces call for submissions, we will be doing another call for submissions soon! Keep an eye here on our blog for more details as they are available.

In the meantime, don't be shy and let us know how we are doing at Michael's!

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# Friday, June 11, 2010



Model: Sharon Nalepka
Hair: Amanda Hansen
Makeup: Paula Piersall
Photo: Cynthia DeVelvis, Media Group @ Michael's

I have had the same hairstyle for the past 5+ years, and the style I had before that I had for almost 10 years. I am always looking for something to do with my hair but just don't know what.

Amanda, who has been doing Sharon's hair for several years, had a few ideas. Sharon is a teacher, so she always used barettes to keep her hair out of her face.

Amanda added subtle highlights to soften Sharon's dark color, and then cut her hair in a sleek bob. "Sharon can put her hair behind her ears if it gets in her way, so she can get rid of the barettes!" Amanda said. Amanda also gave Sharon wispy bangs to compliment her face shape.

To style, Amanda sprayed Volupt by Sebastian and followed with Aquage Uplifting Foam at the crown. She used a round brush when blow drying to give Sharon's hair volume. She followed up with a flat iron to shape the ends.



   Hair by Amanda                    Makeup by Paula

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# Monday, May 10, 2010
We've established that professional products are better than store brand products. Now, I would like to tell you about Michael's "Brown Label" products.


This is the only full line of all-natural, gluten free products available in the Dayton area. Not only are the products gluten free, but they are also free of parabens, preservatives and salt, ingredients that can damage your hair follicles, and that are commonly used to dilute products. Michael's line of products are highly concentrated - it takes less product for each use, so one bottle will last much longer!

What's the big deal about gluten-free?
For those who suffer from celiac disease or gluten allergies, ingesting gluten can lead to reactions that range from uncomfortable to downright dangerous. The skin is the largest organ in the body, and it absorbs everything you put on it - even hair products that touch your scalp.  Although it's not very common, severe reactions of gluten allergies have included hair thinning or falling out at an alarming rate. A good rule of thumb is if you can't put gluten IN your body, you shouldn't put gluten ON your body either.

Even if you don't suffer from gluten allergies, Michael's line of products is specially formulated by cosmetic chemist Irma Jobst to protect your hair from damage caused by environmental factors - it protects against sun damage and fading - and from over-styling. Irma (right) was here this morning training our staff on product chemistry.



Are you ready to try our new line of products yet? I understand if you're a little hesitant, so ask your designer at your next appointment. She or he will be able to recommend the products that are best for your individual type of hair. And, here's a good deal to sweeten the pot a little more:


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# Monday, February 22, 2010
We want to share a couple of mentions Michael's Salon has received in local and national media in the past week!

First, the local Centerville-Washington Township Times featured Michael's team with the University of Dayton Cheerleaders. We are proud to be the Official Salon of the UD Flyer Cheerleaders - and there's only a few more games left! Go Flyers!



Next, in the coming issue of Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide, Michael's Salon is listed in Sophisiticate's Exclusive Salon Guide: "Where to go to get the hottest looks and the freshest styles in a town near you." Michael's was selected as THE salon to go to in Ohio:
"Transform yourself inside or out at this Dayton-area salon and spa. In addition to a full menu of hair services, Michael's also offers a full range of spa services, spray tanning, pampering packages and laser hair treatments. For a new 'do, opt for a design cut, starting at $27. If you're looking for a sleeker silhouette, try an anti-curl treatment, starting at $74. For those concerned with hair thinning, Michael's offers Laser Hair Therapy, which uses non-thermal, cool lasers to bathe the scalp and hair in a therapeutic red light for a fuller feeling of hair. Treatments start at $250 per month."




We're always excited to be featured in the press, whether it's on a local or national level. Thanks Centerville-Washington Township Times and Sophisticate's for mentioning us! Coming soon: we've recently received word that some of our photographs will be published in the next issue of Inspire - we'll let you know when they're published!
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# Monday, November 02, 2009
As the premiere hair salon in Dayton Ohio, Michael's Salon is dedicated to continuing education for all designers. In October Michael took his Retail Team to New York City for the annual Intercoiffure Fall Altelier, where they were able to learn new hair trends and styles from the best of the best. Allison, Kristen, Megan, Michelle, and Nikki were impressed and almost overwhelmed by everything they learned over the weekend.

Michael's is proud to be a member of Intercoiffure, which is an exclusive international organization for the best salons and hair stylists. Michael Schuh Jr., owner of Michael's Salon and Spa, has been a member since 1978, and Master Designer Jodi Schuh has been a member since 1993. 

Below is a slideshow of photographs taken by the Retail Team with pictures of them seeing the sights in New York, along with photos of daring hairstyles presented at the show. In addition, there are photographs by Rob Brinson featuring Scott Cole's collection "Post-Modern Jazz." Music by Jay Z feat. Alicia Keys "Empire State of Mind."


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# Thursday, September 24, 2009

If you want longer, thicker and fuller eyelashes stop by Michael’s Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio. Michael’s now carries Revitalash Conditioner and Mascara by Revitalash. Used together, the results are even more stunning.

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# Wednesday, July 15, 2009

I highlighted Nicole’s hair really heavy on top in the shape of an hour glass. For contrast, I used a rich dark chocolate color everywhere else. Nicole wanted a fun haircut that would be easy to style, so we decided on a really cute swingline bob with lots of choppy layers. The color and style look great on Nicole.

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Posted by: Amanda Hansen

One of Michael's Haircolor Specialists.

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# Friday, May 22, 2009

 

HOT 100
Salons in America
Summer 2009's

Hottest Salons & Beautymakers
( Salons in Red Advanced from Last Season's HOT 100
)

Michael’s Salon and Spa voted number 10 in the top 100 salons in America.

There are over 250,000 salons in America and Michael’s Salon and Spa makes the HOT 100 list. Ranking number 10 in Salon City Magazine’s Summer 2009 Hottest Salon and Beautymaker list.

 

The HOT 100 represents the most popular beautymakers in America. Salon City rates its HOT 100 by media artistry, popularity with clients, community, peers and industry involvement.

 

Congratulations to the entire staff at Michael’s Salon and Spa – Great Job!

 

www.michaelssalon.com

 

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