This is a hairstyle with attitude.

Created by Tasha Swanson at Michael’s Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio. Tasha first cut Matt’s hair into the Fohawk form. She changed it up a bit by cutting it so it veers off to the right side in the back. The front bang was left longer and gets gradually shorter down the back side. Tasha used a razor and thinning shears to add texture. To make Matt’s new style pop, she foiled in a touch of red. Best of all, styling is easy, Tasha recommends using styling gel or paste.

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Now I have hope!

Shirley Before Laser Enhancement          

Shirley After Laser Enhancement

If laser hair therapy can do this for Shirley in just 6 months, just think what it can do for you. It is a safe, effective treatment that is painless, has absolutely no side effects and is completely noninvasive. It uses a non-thermal (cool) laser in low level to bathe the scalp and hair in a pure therapeutic red light.

Having to deal with fine thinning hair for too many years myself, I can’t tell you how excited I am about this service being offered at Michael’s Salon. Being a woman who works in a salon and loves everything about the beauty industry, loosing my hair was extremely emotional and hard to accept. I just started the laser therapy last week – it’s really simple and relaxing, you just sit under the laser hood for 30 minutes two times a week. The program involves six to twelve months of treatments. To enhance the results, I apply a topical supplement in the areas where I’m experiencing the most hair loss.  I do this every night and wash my hair in the morning. The only hard part in the program is being patient and letting the system work. After seeing the results in Shirley’s pictures above, I’m so anxious to see how the program will work for me.

This is me before Laser Hair Therapy. I’ll keep you posted on my results.

FYI, for those of you who haven’t heard about Laser Hair Enhancement - It uses the most scientifically advanced cosmetic lasers, fully FDA compliant. Over 50 laser diodes bathe your scalp and hair in therapeutic light. The most effective treatment ever discovered to create a fuller, thicker, healthier head of hair.

It’s like physical therapy for your hair!

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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!

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The Spring/Summer 2009 edition of "NEW BEAUTY" The World's Most Unique Beauty Magazine, features The New Face of 40 Anti-Aging Celebrity Secrets. This edition focuses on many of the beauty secrets celebrities use to maintain their youthful appearance. Using the right skincare products is a great place to start. And, Jane Iredale mineral makeup seems to be on top of the list.  Jane Iredale mineral makeup is not only popular with the stars; it is the number one choice of plastic surgeons and skin care professionals.

Marissa Hervey of Dayglo Med-Spa, LLC states “I incorporate Jane Iredale at the end of every single treatment I perform. No one leaves without minerals on their skin and a sample in their pocket.” When asked what product offers the most beauty benefits? Marissa said “I love all of the Jane Iredale products; however, the one I use the most is Amazing Base loose mineral foundation due to its versatility. I can use it after a relaxing facial or an intense chemical peel. Not only is the coverage remarkable, its minerals are anti-inflammatory, delivering terrific soothing and healing effects. It provides nearly immediate results for patients with acne, rosacea and pigmentation issues. It also helps post-surgery patients see and enjoy their results long before the bruising and redness go away.”

You don’t have to be a celebrity to enjoy the benefits of Jane Iredale mineral makeup. You can purchase the products right here in Dayton, Ohio at Michael’s Salon and Spa. When you visit the salon, be sure to ask Debbie for a free Jane Iredale makeover.

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Teenagers want pink hair today and blonde hair tomorrow. For my clients that want a lot of variety with their hair color, extensions are a great way to go. Hair extensions can be purchased in all lengths, custom cut and dyed to a rainbow of colors. That way if you change your mind or your school says "no" to crazy color, the extensions can easily be removed. I custom colored pink locks for Kelli and in just two appointments, she got the fun look she wanted. Best of all, Kelli got the dramatic color results she wanted without coloring her gorgeous natural blonde locks.

Posted by Jodi Schuh, Master Designer, Michael's Salon and Spa

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Something different for summer.

Teresa is a working mom with three kids. She wanted an up-to-date look, but most importantly a style that would be easy. Most of my short hair clients get bored with the same old cut, they like change and I like change too. With Teresa's hair, I slightly under cut it giving closeness on the sides and back. This allows her to keep a little length on top for fullness and adds more drama to the style. Teresa's hair is fine, but this cut works great on thick hair too. It's a great style for summer. To style her new cut, I used Sebastian mouseforte and Aquage texturzing wax. These are both easy products to use and a neccessity for creating the look at home. 

Posted by: Jodi Schuh, Master Designer Michael's Salon and Spa

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If you want to look your summery best without subjecting your skin to the sun’s damaging rays, you have to try Norvell Spray Tanning at Michael’s Salon and Spa in Dayton, Ohio.

The Norvell Spray Tan is different from most spray tan applications. It is hand applied by a professional skincare technician. Its advanced color technology creates a “right off the beach” look of a natural outdoor tan.  You get a golden bronze consistent color with no streaking. You’ll look sun-kissed from head to toe!

Check out the before and after photos of Morgan.  

At first, Morgan was a bit apprehensive about trying the Norvell spray tan, she had tried many other spray tan systems before and wasn’t happy with the results. She has an extremely fair complexion and with the other tanning systems she always ended up with unnatural looking color.  Not the case with the Norvell Spray Tan. Morgan tried it at Michael’s Salon and Spa and loved it. She stated “Everyone keeps asking me if I just got back from the Bahamas. People just can’t believe how natural my tan looks.  I absolutely love my tan and I’ve already booked my next appointment.”

Get ready for summer and book your Norvell Spray Tan today.

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Jill, Paula and Meg

Skincare professionals at Michael’s Salon and Spa

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People decide to get a massage for many reasons. For some, they are experiencing high levels of stress, anxiety or depression. For others, they are suffering with muscle tension and pain due to physical activity. What ever the reason, a massage can help you maintain a healthy balance in whole body wellness.

What to expect during your massage at Michael's Salon and Spa:  Your massage therapist will first consult with you and take a brief medical history to see what techniques should or should not be used.  Your massage therapist will then step out of the room and allow you to undress (to your level of comfort) and get onto the massage table under the sheets/blankets. Every massage is specifically tailored to each individual client, including: amount of pressure, parts of the body that are worked on, areas of focus and techniques used according to medical history. A full body massage includes: Back, arms, hands, legs, feet, head, neck and face. At the end of your massage, your therapist will again leave the room and allow you time to redress.

How often should you get a massage? That's up to you. At Michael's Salon most clients schedule a weekly massage to relieve tension and stress. But, if you have injuries or conditions you may require more frequent visits initially to jump start the healing process. Your therapist will give you any helpful tips to aid in healing/maintenance between visits.

All in all, a great massage provides overall relaxation and feeling of well-being.

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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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Did you know that eyelash extensions are one of the hottest fashion trends?

Everyone wants long, glamorous eyelashes and you can get them at Michael's Salon.

Michael’s is excited to offer Novalash eyelash extensions.  Novalash is a totally new way to extend the length and thickness of your lashes—and can last for the growth cycle of your natural eyelashes.  You can achieve the same glamorous long lash look that celebrities are raving about! 

At your next salon or spa visit be sure to ask about Novalash.

Learn more about Novalash: http://www.novalash.com/index.html#

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