Studio 1 Salon & Spa

GREEN SCHOOLS, ONE BOTTLE CAP AT A TIME!

2011-04-15T08:33:00.000-07:00

GREEN SCHOOLS, ONE BOTTLE CAP AT A TIME!

Studio 1 Salon, in support for a greener learning environment, is a participating salon for Pureology's “Green Schools, One Bottle Cap at a Time” promotion!

We are encouraging our clients to return Pureology shampoo and conditioner bottle caps to our salon for collection. Once mailed back to Pureology, the caps will be recycled, and Pureology will make a $75,000 donation to Global Green USA’s Green School Makeover Competition.

For every two caps that you return, you will receive a scratch-off card to win exciting discounts on new Pureology ColourStylist products.

The makeover competition will run from March 1 to Sept. 30, and any individual can nominate a school by filling out an application here with the help of a school principal or administrator.

One winner's nominated school will receive a complete green makeover funded by a $250,000 donation from Pureology. Four finalist schools will also enjoy $2,500 scholarships each for use toward sustainable upgrades.

You asked for it! YOU'VE GOT IT!

2010-09-14T15:38:00.000-07:00

You may have heard about the new sensation in nail products called CND Shellac. This amazing product has swept the Detroit area off its "hands" as the best product in ages. Because the demand was so strong many salons have completely run out of product. But NOT Studio 1 Salon! We are able to provide you with everything you need for beautiful CND Nails. Check it out.

CND is fantastic for helping you grow your nails longer in a healthy way. CND is a shellac based polish that is cured under a UV light for two minutes. Once the last coat is on your nails your ready to go with minimal time with NO CHIPPING, SMUDGING or WEARING. And the shine will last for as long as you keep it on - PROMISE. Its great for Pedi's too. Come in and feel the love - CND Love at Studio 1 Salon.

Appointments are available now as we've had to extend hours to keep up with the the demand. Don't let you friends beat you to it. Be the first to have it now. Call 734-844-0040 to try it out or go online at www.Studio1Salon.com to book your appointment.

CND Shellac Nail Polish: A Picture Perfect Finish

2010-08-30T11:01:00.000-07:00

There is nothing more frustrating than getting a fresh manicure, only to have it chipped, cracked, and looking horrible within 3 to 4 days. What a waste of time and money! Enter CND Shellac to save the day, which is a heavy duty and professional nail polish that offers:

14 day wear
ZERO dry time
Mirror finish

CND S hellac, now featured at Studio 1 Salon & Spa, is all the rage when it comes to manis and pedis because it offers a complete nail care system that will look beautiful for two weeks, and it is also easy to remove for a color change within only 10 minutes. CND Shellac includes a Base Coat, Color Coat, and Top Coat. Additionally, the ergonomically correct UV Lamp is also used to dry a manicure or pedicure effortlessly, and it features an interior fan and programmable timers to make sure that all nail polish applications result in a flawless finish.

Why Is CND Shellac So Special?

Great question! CND Shellac features a patent-pending, breakthrough UV3 technology that uses permanent gels and smooth nail polish to ensure that a manicure or pedicure will stay fresh for up to 14 days. Most other nail varnishes will wear off within a few days, requiring several touchups or a new manicure altogether. Furthermore, CND Shellac is also free from DBP, toluene, and formaldehyde.

CND Shellac is a hypoallergenic product that contains small amounts of photo-initiators, which could cause sensitivity in rare instances.CND Shellac, now featured at Studio 1 Salon & Spa, offers a wide range of beautiful colors, which include but are not limited to: Cream Puff, Strawberry Smoothie, Tutti Frutti, Wildfire, and even Iced Cappuccino.

CND Shellac accompanies these luxurious colors with one thin layer of the UV Base Coat (which will dry within 10 seconds), followed by the color application, and then a single layer of the UV Top Coat for a durable and final finish that seals with a mirror-like sheen.

CND Shellac truly stands apart as an innovative new nail care product on the market with scientific backing and testing. CND Shellac has participated in more than four years of control testing to prove beyond a shadow of a doubt that there is no comparable or longer-lasting product on the market!

With all of these innovative features in mind, CND Shellac still removes easily within moments without leaving any residue or stain on the face of the nail. The nail polish application will stay smooth, shiny, and free from chips, with the only need to reapply within 14 days as the nail grows out naturally. CND Shellac is truly the best way to enjoy a manicure or pedicure because you will not have to worry about wasting your money on a salon procedure that only lasts for a few days afterward.

When it comes to quality, time investment, durability, and a beautiful finish, CND Shellac hits the mark across the board and is now available for all nail services at Studio 1 Salon & Spa!

Celebrity Hairstyle Trends 2010: Spice Up Your Look!

2010-08-27T20:09:00.000-07:00

Celebrity hair has always proven to be an inspiration, and with a little bit of creativity, you can emulate some of the hottest looks from the stars to spice up your own do. Ready to begin?

1. J.Lo: Big Hair Extensions

To rock the style of J. Lo, big, bold, and beautiful hair extensions are back in action. She has a new soft brown color with highlights, and she is wearing her hair long, loose, and gorgeous. If you are going to spring for hair extensions, make sure that you get them from a professional salon so that they look just as good as the real thing. There is no bigger faux pas than wearing shoddy looking hair extensions that only look obvious and cheap.

2. Rhianna: Female Faux Hawk

This is the perfect time to channel your inner punk because the female faux hawk is more popular than ever. If you are ready for short hair, you can shave the under section of your hair, dye the longer locks on top, and wear them spiky to create this fun and flirty look. It is best to dye the top portion of your hair to a shade that is obviously lighter than your natural hair color to get the edgy two-toned effect of this hairstyle. Yes, it really works...

3. Kristin Cavallari: Sophisticated Updo

Kristin showed off her long, sleek neck with this beautiful updo style, making her look sophisticated and polished. This is perfect for all of the ladies out there who want to shake the California girl surfer style for a moment and look elegant and classy for a night out on the town. The key to this look is making sure that the top is full of loose waves to still hail the California inspiration, making this messy updo the best of both worlds for either the red carpet or a fun date night!

4. Christina Aguilera: Walk Like an Egyptian

This is a fun style if you want to try something different because Christina Aguilera has introduced the new blond bob. The ends of this bob are choppy and stick straight so that it appears to have a Cleopatra inspiration. This is a chic and edgier look that you can wear with bangs across your forehead or even side swept fringe. Take a walk on the wild side!

5. Megan Fox: Classic Hollywood

Megan Fox is the hottest starlet of the hour, and she wore her long dark locks in gentle waves to emulate classic Hollywood beauty. If you want a little bit of a retro touch to your hairstyle, use the inspiration of Fox to bring you back to the 40s or 50s in the style of your hair. This is best paired with an edgy and modern dress and accessories to merge two classic styles together!

So what have we learned today? The sky is the limit when it comes to styling your hair for 2010, so incorporate a little bit of celebrity inspiration into your new look!

Thinning Hair Solutions: Clinicure by Joico Hair Care

2010-08-21T16:54:00.000-07:00

For the many men and women out there that struggle with thinning and sparse hair, it can be an embarrassing and unsightly issue. Luckily, Clinicure by Joico has created a complete product line, now featured at Studio 1 Salon & Spa, to target this common concern so that your hair can be quickly restored to fuller and healthier locks that you will be proud of!

Hair Growth and Restoration

The Clinicure line features such products as TREAT and RESCUE formulas, which helps to increase the amount of hair growth potential to minimize visible thinning and bald patches in the scalp. This will create an immediate fullness and thickness to the hair so that excessive and obvious thinning will be significantly reduced in a short amount of time.

Use Clinicure TREAT products as soon as thinning hair is first detected, and the RESCUE products for advanced thinning and bald patches in the scalp. This product line utilizes botanical ingredients to naturally stimulate the growth of the hair without any buildup or residue left behind on the scalp or hair after treatment.

Treat Hair from the Inside Out

To target this issue even further, the Clinicure line includes Energizing Neutra-Complex, which will stimulate thick and healthy hair, strong nails, and a radiant skin tone. This supplement contains vitamin B6, biotin, choline, MSM, silica from horsetail extract, and l-cysteine, which will promote healthy growth in the scalp and hair to maintain long and full locks. The supplement uses folic acid, vitamin A, and vitamin C to stimulate the growth of healthy nails and skin, providing the added benefit of beautifying and strengthening your appearance from head to toe.

This is the ideal supplement to be used by adults with fine or thin hair, and it can be taken regularly to promote healthy hair care with optimal growth. The supplement is directed to be taken once on a daily basis, and it offers gentle botanicals, such as green tea, ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and aloe vera to stimulate healing within the body and provide long-term antioxidant benefits that neutralize free radical damage. Free radical damage comes from a number of outside sources, like smoking, pollution, and even physical and mental stress. The botanical ingredients within this supplement will help to protect the body from this free radical damage that can cause premature wrinkles, skin damage, and illness and disease.

The Clinicure line uses innovative ingredients to create an optimal environment to stimulate healthy hair growth, which will help to reduce thinning and damage in numerous hair types to regenerate healthy tresses. This complete product line is the ideal solution that you have been looking for whether your hair is fine and thinning, or you have already experienced significant hair loss. There is nothing more embarrassing than struggling with hair loss as a man or a woman, yet you can use these clinically advanced products with gentle botanical ingredients to protect the growth of your hair from the inside out.

Now you can finally have full and healthy hair that you are proud of!

Trendy New Fall Hairstyles for 2010

2010-08-11T09:40:00.001-07:00

Believe it or not, summer is almost over, and that means that fall is upon us! So what is a girl to do? The answer is simple: a quick makeover with a new hairstyle that will transform you for the upcoming season!

Hot Fall Hairstyle Trends

Long Tresses
All of the long haired ladies out there can finally rejoice because very long hair is back in style! Of course, if you currently have a short do, you can easily get extensions to maximize your length and create long beautiful waves as a new fall hairstyle. For a beautiful wavy look for your long gorgeous hair this fall, try the Pravana Beach Wave Collection to give you natural and soft looking waves that will prevent your long locks from looking straight and stringy.

Sleek and Straight
If you are not feeling the loose, tussled waves this fall, sleek and straight hair is another trend to take note of. Of course, it is important to protect your hair from excessive heat styling and straightening by using the Bio Ionic Retex Hair Straightening System for the best results to keep your tresses healthy and beautiful. This system will also work to eliminate frizz so that you can have long and sleek hair as the cooler weather rolls in.

Rocker Bangs
This is a fun fall hairstyle inspired by Rihanna, so why not try bangs to spice up your existing look? Rhianna wears hers textured and side swept with a short cut, but bangs will also work well with long and beautiful hair, or you can even wear them flat ironed in a straight fringe. If you truly want to jazz up your look, you can try a whole new hair color with extensive choices in the full Redken color line.

Go Short!
Even though you may feel that you need longer hair for colder weather, that is not always necessarily the case. Short and textured hairstyles are hot this fall with a punk inspiration, which will also look beautiful when paired with a warm scarf or cute knit cap. In fact, if you want to get out the door in an even shorter amount of time every morning, short hair is where it's at because you can just add product and go. Does life get any better than that?

Braid Inspiration
Another simplified look for the fall is any style of braid, and the sleeker the better. Why not try a traditional long braid down your back, or even a stylish side French braid for your regular office look? This is the perfect choice if you woke up late or are even having a bad hair day because you will look polished and sophisticated through one simple hairstyle.

So where do you even begin? As we roll into fall this season, you can be fully prepared to revamp your entire look by making a simple change in your hairstyle to give you a dramatic transformation with less effort on your part!