Save The Date!!! Shift Happens!!

Small business owners and Tacomans alike should mark your calendars for January 31st!! The salon is all a buzz with talk of Go Local happenings and how could we not be with "Shift Happening" coming soon after the beginning of next year?!? I know it's kind of early to be thinking about 2011 because we haven't even made it past Halloween, Turkey Day, Black Friday or any of our Winter celebrations but it's creeping up on us whether we like it or not!!

Shift Happens is an event designed to celebrate local independent businesses and bring awareness of local business' roll in sustainability in our community. The day will unfold with a set of speakers on sustainability in business called "Be Green South Sound" peeling back to a Pecha Kucha segment about WASTE then peeling further into Go Local's Biz Fair and Key Note Speaker Event. Go Local will be partnering with City of Tacoma Office of Sustainability, Business Examiner, Tacoma ACTS & Pecha Kucha.

Exciting announcements will happen on that day so be sure to keep your eye out for more information!!

A New Way to Meld!!

Trish, on one of her many journeys around this greater Northwest area happened upon a new technique while teaching a class in Bellingham. On of the young ladies she was holding a class for displayed a unique way of successfully melding with a better result than techniques used in the past. More excited that ever to bring her what she learned back to the girls at the salon, we set aside some time yesterday to all learn this new and interesting pathway to a beautiful end result.

Step One: Find a willing and ready model. Luckily for us, Roxi (pictured below) came to Trish with the picture to the left hoping that we would be able to accomplish this look. With a meld of coppers, reds and golds, we were excited to take the challenge on!!

Step 2: Pick the colors we need to get the job done and find decided which route for application would be the best to get where we're going.

 

Step 3: Prep the hair by backcombing the heck out of all of it. We know it looks weird BUT when you see what this accomplishes there will be now questions concerning this madness you see to the left!!

 

Step 4: Apply the different colors according to where the color will fall once combed out and dried.

 

Step 5: Rinse, comb out, blowdry and stand back in awe!!!!

This new technique of melding is a great way to create dimension and the "grown out" look that a lot of people are looking for. It's an instant way to create the look that normally would take months of grow out to accomplish. The back combing craziness guarantees a diffused and beautiful transition that is hard to accomplish by simply painting the color on and hoping for the best.

We are all excited to recreate this look using different colors and different patterns of application. Another education down allowing your Daymakers to have more trick to pull out of their repertoire!!

Thanks a bunch to Roxi for being such a fantastic model!!

$30 Halloween Hair and Makeup!!

T-minus 4 days until you and your friends are going to be celebrating one of the funnest holidays of the year. It's the only time of year where you can dress up as your favorite cartoon character or pop star without getting sideways looks from the people around you. We know that sometimes getting your hair just right or your makeup perfect can be somewhat of a challenge so we're offering you the opportunity to leave it to the professionals at a price that's spooky it's so good!! Pop in this Saturday for $30 hair or makeup that will take your costume to that next level!!


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Also, there's still time to Save the Tatas or donate to United Way of Pierce County!! Call in for an appointment now and let your favorite Daymaker know you'd like to donate to either worthy cause!!

Flowing With The Brunette Trends....

We've noticed that the Fall trend of going darker is starting to pick up. The leaves are turning colors and so are the hairs on our client's heads!!! Just yesterday we had two long time clients try a little something new and took their normally golden blonde locks to a darker more sultry look. Despite the fact that each of these clients have different hair types and needs, they were both very successfully able to reach the level of brunette that they were both looking for.

When using Davines color to take it down a few levels of color, we have quite a few options. Depending on the goal of the client whether it be permanent, demi-permanent or semi-permanent, Davines has all of its bases covered.

Mask Color is Davines' permanent option. You may have heard us rave about the benefits of using this color line over any other because of the simple fact that Mask color has the ability to leave your hair feeling healthier that when you walked in. Infused with hydrolized milk protiens and conditioning agents that negate the negative affects of coloring your hair, you're guatanteed to leave with healthier looking, shiny locks of georgous brown hair!!

Blessed with the healing properties of Argenine (also found in wheat grass), Mask Light is Davines' answer to someone who's not ready to commit to parmanent color but wants color that will last through more shampoos than a semi-permanent. With a color molecule that is larger than Mask color, the larger molecule sits in the outisde layer of the cuticle until it eventually falls off the hair. This means that you're back to what you started with within 6-8 weeks and also means that there's less of a line of demarkation which equals less evidence of the color your favorite Daymaker artfully painted on your head.

Semi-permanent color is a fantastic option to experiment with color without making a commitment. Finest Pigments is Davines' newest addition to their color line and has been a great option for those that aren't quite ready to commit or just want to play with color options without having to eventually remove the color from the hair. Finest Pigments is also an all natural option that does not include any metallic salts like henna or Hair For Men which leaves a deposit on the hair that can often times have a negative effect when choosing to make a change to your color. It's also great for those that can't use permanent color due to pregnancy, medications, medical treatments or any other situation that would render you powerless against the color gods.

Let's not forget....

Making the commitment, or non-commitment for that matter, to being a brunette doesn't mean you have to be the darkest of dark colors. There are a wide variety of colors with in each Davines line making the choice to deepen your do a little more interesting. There are wide range of colors within color levels that allow your hues to don the colors of the warm reflections of a chestnut or cool it down to be more of a sulty sandy blonde. We have the ability within Davines to work witha varitey of reflections that are customizable to the wants of each clients. Have no fear, your aptly trained Daymakers are ready to make sure you leave with a color that you most desire.

Also, going darker doesn't always mean that you have to paint the whole head brunette. A lot of our clients like to throw in lowlights as the days get cooler to match the trends of our weather. Any of your favorite Daymakers are aptly equiped to artfully place lowlights in using any of our three color options to take your do down a few levels down to the dark side.

We offer any of our clients, previoulsy Embellish-ed or not, a free consultation so feel free to ask for a little extra time to sit down with your favorite Daymaker to discuss what your options and needs are. We would love to take that time with you to make sure you leave with the color of your dreams. Also, it's always helpful to bring pics. This way we're able to better pin point exactly what it is you want and have a point of reference.

If making your day means changing your color, we are more than excited to take you to whatever level it is you desire. We SO look forward to making your day!!!!

Ghouls, Gobblins and Lady Gaga?!?

The buzz is out there and Halloween is just around the corner!! We're super excited and know that you've got your costumes ready to go. What better way is there to put the final touches on your costume than with a little help from your favorite Daymakers? We can't think of any other. Whether you need a Snookie bump, a bang trim for your Lady Gaga wig or even a professional make up artist to zombify you or make you look like your favorite rock star, we're ready and raring to assist in making your costume the talk of the party!! On 30th just $30 will get you the hair or makeup that will take your costume to that next level!! Party on Embellish-ed ones!!

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Also....

Don't forget that you can donate 10% of your services to United Way of Pierce County or Save the Tatas!! Just make sure to let your favorite Daymaker know when booking your appointment or before you check out!!

4 Years and Still Going Strong!!

The beginning of this month marked the 4 year mark of Embellish's journey in this building. We've Embellish-ed quite a few heads in this space and can't wait to Embellish that many more. We've been blessed with the greatest clientele in Tacoma and we are always more than happy to make your day, whether it be color, cut or just a quick eyebrow wax!!

Despite the signature purple that makes our building so unique, there have been many changes. With the  graffiti change on the outside, change in faces on the inside ant the addition of two fantastic business below us we have seen time do what it does best. The most gratifying is the fact that no matter how stormy the weather, this purple building will stand tall throughout and so will the continual energy of love growth and happiness!!

We haven't quite decided how to celebrate since we just got back from a fabulous trip and our style night was party enough for some time but I'm sure we'll find some way to make this month a special one for us and you alike!! Thank you for 4 fantastic years in this beautiful purple KICK ASS building!!!

Purple Passion for Lingerie Pics!!!

Check out the photo album (to your right on the side bar) showcasing the hair Heather and Susan did for the Purple Passion for Lingerie fashion show. Purple Passion for Lingerie was a benefit for the non-profit group Beauty Empower, which supports women who have been victimized by empowering them from the inside out. The ladies chosen to walk the runway donned apparel and lingerie provided by Vixens House of Shoes and Apparel, was hosted by former KUBE 93 radio personality Tari Free and was held at Surreal Ultra Lounge this past Friday. Susan and Heather had a really good time and, if we don't say so ourselves, the hair looked GREAT!!!! We can't wait to team up with some more local fashion shows!!

October.... A Month Filled With Fun!!!

This month is proving to be a busy month for all of us Daymakers. We've got a lot of collaborations going on this month and we're equally excited for all of them!!

This month we are teaming up with United Way of Pierce County and also other local businesses in the area to help "save the tatas"!! What this means is the when you book an appointment during the month of October, you can choose to donate 10% of your service to either save some tatas or United Way of Pierce County. Either way, you contribution will be greatly appreciated by not only us, but each of the organizations.

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This past weekend proved to be one full of creativity and just plain old fun!! This past Friday Heather and Susan coiffed some dos at the Purple Passion for Lingerie  fashion show at Surreal Ultra Lounge. They rocked out some pretty amazing hair and did so in record time. It is indescribable how fun it is to do back stage work!! They had so much fun!! Then as an entire team, we traipsed our way down to Portland where we helped a good friend of Trish prep models for the debut of his new collection, "Shop Girl". We pinned and curled, blowdried and straightened and were glad to see the fruits of our labor glide down the stairs of the Narccisses shop floor. Thank you to David Scott of National Beauty for having us down and making it such an enjoyable trip. Pictures of both will be up soon!!!

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We haven't forgot about HALLOWEEN!!! On Oct. 30th, come enjoy $30 Halloween Embellish-ments!! We're prepare to do quick styles and make up to help you kick your Halloween Costume up a notch!! We look forward to making your fun filled Halloween Day!!!

The Beginning of Something Great!!

 First and foremost we'd like to thank all that attended "A Night of Style at Embellish" this past Thursday. The energy building up to it was very exciting and we it was good to see everyone enjoy the fruits of our planning labor. Thank you also to Joshua Comer, Villa Imbibery and Cafe, Mad Hat Tea and all those involved in helping provide goodies for our gift bags and helped make this night a success by providing us with support. There's no way to thank you enough!!

What you may not know is we held this night as almost a test run. This night was designed not only to provide our fabulous clients with a night to show our appreciation but we also wanted to see if we could pull off a fabulous event that our clients would love to come to and would like to see happen in the future. According to the feedback from some of our guests, this could mean that we will be planning more style nights in the future. The idea would be to focus these nights around specific needs of our clients, this past one providing tips for a good base to your style as well as some quick how-tos on how to go from day to night with your look in minutes. We'd like some feedback as far as what you would like to see happen on a style night. Would you like to focus a night on tips on how to do a good blow out at home? How about a night dedicated to product usage? What about a question and answer night? What would you like our next style night to look like?