# Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Romantic wedding proposal takes place in Michael’s Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio.

Jeromy Burger of Kettering proposed to Jenna Ray in Michael’s Salon and Spa while she was getting her hair highlighted with designer Megan. Jeromy said he’s been carrying the engagement ring around for about two weeks and waiting for the right time to propose. “I just couldn’t wait any longer” stated Jeromy.  “We’ve been together for over four years and I thought, I’ll just ask her now.” A little stunned, Jenna answered back with a beautiful smile and said YES. Congratulations and best wishes to Jeromy and Jenna. Thanks for sharing your special moment with all of us at the salon.

 

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(Jeromy Burger proposes to Jenna Ray)

(Jeromy, Jenna & Megan)

(Jenna's engagement ring)

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# Friday, March 06, 2009
Trendy swingline bob done by Matti at Michael's Salon in Dayton, Ohio.

This haircut on Brittney looks great on anyone, I recommend this cut to all body and face shapes.   I have had so many requests for the swingline bob.  The way it is cut and texturized gives maximum volume and is also very easy to style.   With the right products you can easily duplicate exactly what your designer did!  Book your appointment at Michaels now to get this great look!

Thanks,
Matti
Designer at Michaels

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# Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Michael's Salon Dayton, Ohio featured in Sophisticate's Exclusive Salon Guide

Michael's Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio is featured in Sophisticate's Hairstyle Guide's April 2009 issue. Michael's Salon is showcased as where to go to get the hottest looks and freshest styles.

Kudos to hair designer Allison Kirkwood for creating this style with just a hint of color on model Emily McDermott. If you're looking for change and want an awesome new look for spring, head to Michael's.

www.michaelssalon.com

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# Monday, February 23, 2009
Jane Iredale's New Spring Collection now available at Michael's Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio

Jane Iredale's new makeup collection for Spring is in.  Stop by Michael's Salon and Spa and check out the "Cool Beauty" color palette. Juicy Peach and Nude pure moist lipcolors partnered with Aquamarine 24-Karat Gold Dust and Azure pure pressed triple eye shadow creates an awesome new look for Spring. Accentuate your eyes even more with the new Pinot Noir liquid eye liner. This rich shade saturates the lash line with dense, bright pigment making lashes appear longer. Be sure to ask about a complimentary makeover with Debbie and try the makeup for the stars.

View the entire collection at http://www.janeiredale.com/whatsnew.html

 

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# Thursday, February 12, 2009
New OPI Nail Colors Now Available at Michael's Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio

Get ready for Spring!

Introducing the South Beach Collection by OPI.

The names of the Spring/Summer 2009 line are just as fun as the shades:

'Done Out in Deco', 'Suzi & the Lifeguard', 'Overexposed in South Beach', 'Party in My Cabana', 'Paint My Moji-toes Red', 'OPI on Collins Ave', 'Feelin' Hot-Hot-Hot!', 'Miami Beet', 'Sand in My Suit', 'Bronzed to Perfection', 'Conga-Line Coral,' and 'Clubbing til Sunrise'

So girls, it's time to come to Michael's for all of your Springtime essentials. Get a spray tan at Michael's Salon and get 'Bronzed to Perfection'.

Don't forget to get waxed before you are 'Overexposed in South Beach'.

Manicures are a must, so get your 'OPI on Collins Ave'.

Try our Michael's specialty sugar scrubs with our spa pedicures and 'Paint your Moji-toes Red'.

Get 'Done out in Deco' with our Jane Iredale complimentary makeover.

Do the 'Conga Line Coral' to the 'Miami Beet' and be ready to go 'Clubbin til Sunrise'.

You never know when 'Suzi and the Lifeguard' might have a 'Party in My Cabana' and maybe get a little 'Sand in your Suit'.

It's safe to say the new shades from OPI are undeniably hot!

www.michaelssalon.com

Posted by: Cherice & Alana, Michael's Salon and Spa

 

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# Friday, February 06, 2009
How To Age Beautifully

As women we are always looking for tips on how to age beautifully. Let's face it, we all want to look our best and most importantly look younger. www.Oprah.com shared five sured fired ways to slow time without going under the knife or using a needle. The top two tips are things Michael's Salon and Spa can help you with. At Michael's we offer Dr. Dennis Gross alpha/beta chemical peel service and MD Skincare retail products in our spa. And of course getting a great haircut and color always makes you feel wonderful.  

Number 1 -Protect Your Skin

First stop: the office of dermatologist Dennis Gross, MD, where his luminous assistant, Magda, applies an exfoliating alpha hydroxy acid peel to my face and neck. When the (unlined) doctor enters the room, he explains that the change in pH level in the skin created by just one acid peel can generate collagen, the key to skin that ages well. "Collagen is the skin's structural fiber," he says. "As we get older, it breaks down, creating lines and large pores." What speeds up the degeneration? Sun exposure. "The absolute worst thing you can do is sit in the sun," he says. Sun exposure causes up to 90 percent of wrinkles, dark spots, and sagging. "It can take 10 years to see the effects, so people don't make the connection between a golden tan now and visible damage later," he says. "But by wearing broad-spectrum sunscreen and using topical treatments with as many proven collagen-producing ingredients as possible—including retinol and antioxidants, such as green tea extract and vitamin C—even a person who spent years recklessly sunbathing can make a turnaround."
 
(Be sure to ask one of Michael's Salon and Spa's professional estheticians about the Alpha/Beta peel at your next visit).

Number 2 - Getting a Good Haircut and Color

Did you know that a good haircut can make your face look firmer? "Side-swept bangs soften the lines on your forehead, and growing your hair a few inches below the chin takes attention away from sagging," says New York City stylist Eva Scrivo. Hormone changes accompanying menopause can cause hair to become thinner and more brittle, so Scrivo recommends emollient shampoos and soft, gentle brushes. You can also bulk up thinning hair with highlighting; the hydrogen peroxide in bleaching agents swells the hair shaft, making it look thicker, says hair and scalp specialist David Kingsley, PhD.

For the fair-skinned, going a little lighter is probably a good idea. "Dark hair can make your features look severe," says Sharon Dorram-Krause, head colorist at the John Frieda Salon in New York City. Are you comfortable going gray? "Weave in silver or buttery highlights or darker lowlights to deepen color and prevent your salt-and-pepper from looking ashy," says Dorram-Krause. Paul Labrecque, owner of the eponymous salon and spa, has only one hard-and-fast rule: "The most important thing as you get older is to wear a hairstyle that's not blown into place but moves."
 

Number 3 - Turn On Your Brights

Over time teeth may yellow from smoking, plaque accumulation, and coffee, tea, and red wine stains. In an ultraviolet whitening procedure, a dentist applies a peroxide gel to your teeth and then activates it with a UV ray. Because high concentrations of peroxide suck calcium from your teeth, making them more porous and thus prone to stains, your dentist can apply a remineralizing gloss, which adds back calcium and prevents discoloration.

Number 4 - Sleep Deeply

"Skin cells turn over more quickly when you sleep," says Jeanine Downie, MD, director of Image Dermatology in Montclair, New Jersey, and coauthor of Beautiful Skin of Color. "If you don't get enough sleep, your skin won't renew itself and will start looking dull—especially as you age, when cell turnover is slowing down." Skin temperature also rises when you sleep, allowing topical treatments to penetrate the skin more effectively than they do during the day. And there's the common badge of fatigue: dark circles. While puffiness is determined by genetics, shadows are often aggravated by lack of sleep, which can cause some blood to seep from the tiny capillaries beneath the thin skin under your eyes.

Number 5 -Straighten Up

"You need to maintain bone strength for good posture," says Lesley Fein, MD, director of the Women's Health Program at the Princeton Longevity Center in New Jersey. You lose .5 to 1 percent of your bone density every year after you turn 40, and that rate can increase to 3 to 7 percent after menopause. Calcium and vitamin D help mitigate the loss, though. In one study, postmenopausal women who took 1,000 milligrams of calcium daily lowered their rate of bone loss by almost half.

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# Wednesday, February 04, 2009
What is an Alpha/Beta Chemical Peel? It's Available at Michael's Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio.

Hello ladies,

Hope everyone is keeping warm with these frigid tempertures we're having in Dayton, Oh. With the weather being so bitterly cold the past couple of weeks, taking care of our skin seems to be one subject that a lot of us are thinking about right now. We had a call from a client today who wanted to know about  MD Skincare's Alpha/Beta Chemical Peel. She was curious about the process and what the benefits of having one would be.

So here's a link to a video from MD Skincare that explains the process and the benefits http://www.mdskincare.com/0708.htm.  You can get MD Skincare's Alpha/Beta Chemical Peel right here at Michael's Salon and Spa. The process takes half an hour and cost just $74.

If you have had the Alpha/Beta Chemical Peel let us know how you liked it.

www.michaelssalon.com

 

 

 

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# Wednesday, January 28, 2009
Skin Care in Cold Winter Weather

With winter here and the cold temperatures that come with it, now is a great time to be thinking about how to care for your skin. At Michael’s Salon we use MD Skincare and Dermalogica products.  A lot of us at Michael's actually use both product lines and try to get regular facials. It really makes a difference. Be sure to check with one of our skincare professionals at your next visit to select the products that will work best for you.

 

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# Monday, January 26, 2009
Versatile Hairstyle by Michael's Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio


At Michael's Salon our designers are always up to date on the latest trends in hair styles. We want to share their wonderful work with you, so here are a few shots from last week's photo shoot. 

Hair designer Dennis Milburn created this versatile style on his model Emily. Makeup artist Deborah Sandstrom used Jane Iredale mineral makeup to give her that smoky eye look that everyone loves.

Look for these photos in your favorite hair publications.

 Images copyright The Media Group @ Michael's 2009

Model: Emily Marinangeli

Hair: Dennis Milburn

Makeup:  Deborah Sandstrom

Photographer:  Michael Schuh


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# Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Get the Most Out of Your Makeup.

Here’s some great tips on getting the most out of your makeup. Makeup does expire, so we thought you would be interested in reading this MSN article.  Shares some good information on knowing how long to keep certain types of makeup and general safety tips.

You can read the full article on MSN.com Lifestyle section.

Keep an Eye on It

Never take chances with anything used close to your eyes, such as mascara or eyeliner; replace each item every three months.

 One-Year Plan

Products applied directly to your skin that have a liquid or cream consistency (foundation, concealer, cream eye shadow and blush, lipstick, moisturizer, eye cream) will last up to a year.

 Life Expectancy

Powders (face powder, blush, eye shadow), which contain fewer oils than their creamy counterparts, can be used 1 to 2 years.

 Warning Signs

Pay attention to moisture beading, color separating, a change in the original color, or a foul smell. These are all warning signs that the preservatives in the product may have broken down. Be especially vigilant about natural and organic products as they contain nontraditional preservatives, which can affect their shelf life.

 Just for You

Keep your makeup (especially anything you use near your eyes) to yourself. Don’t share your products — and your germs.

 Know When to Toss

Don’t add water or saliva (yuck!) to thin out the texture of a product that’s begun to clump. Throw it away and buy a replacement.

 Tools of the Trade

Avoid dipping your finger (and introducing bacteria) into open containers. Use applicators or disposable cotton swabs instead.

 Keep it Clean

Regularly cleanse brushes, tools, and sponges that can trap oil and bacteria. Wash with mild soap or baby shampoo semiweekly and toss sponges after several uses.

 Pump it Up

Take note of creams in open pots, which are less stable than those with an enclosed pump, which keeps them fresher longer.

 Play it Safe with Sunscreen

“The FDA requires sunscreens to remain stable and effective on the self for 3 years from the date of manufacture, and a year after the tube has been opened,” says Los Angeles dermatologist, Ronald Moy. If your sunscreen has expired, pitch it.



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