Two Tacoma Events

Want to see some of the best of Tacoma? Then on January 30, 2012 come to the Greater Tacoma Convention Center and be a part of Tacoma Shift happens.
There will be 80 vendors showing off their wares, local food and beverage extravaganza happy hour, Mayor Strickland will be giving a State of the City address, live music, and MORE!
All the info you need can be found here: http://tacomashifthappens.com/
Don't miss this opportunity to share in the wonder that is Tacoma.

The other great event is on February 3, 2012.
Embellish will be going RED!
From 10 am - 2 pm everything will be red in support of American Heart Association.
There will be treats, all red. Najamonique and Del will be spinning tunes!
Any red color or highlights for your hair will be 20% off, and Embellish will match that price in donation to the American Heart Association.
There is also a drawing for a great gift basket. One dollar gives you a chance!
Come in and spend some time with us. You'll have a good time and get to help support a great cause.
Stay tuned for more info as the date gets closer.

GO!!!

Have you visited Go Local's new "Go Page"? Well, if you haven't here's an opportunity to become more in tune with your community and on that journey, save with some of your favorite local businesses. From Federal Way all the way down to Olympia, you can find a smorgasbord of deals and local choices that will keep our local economy strong and healthy. This is also a great opportunity for local business owners to get the word our about what they're doing in the community!! Check it out, tell a friend and whatever you do GO!!!

Customer Appreciation Month!! Gifts for you and an Event to Celebrate!!

Oh Tacoma, how we love thee.... We've got the best clients in all of T-town and we want to show you just how much we appreciate you with gifts of savings and an event to celebrate our client's collective awesomeness!!! As a gift to you we'd like to offer you the gift of 20% off any retail purchase this month. Also, buy a gift certificate this month with a value of $100 or more and receive 25% off your purchase. This means you can pre-pay for services for yourself at a discounted rate or purchase birthday gifts or early holiday goodies!!

Also... At the end of this month we will be hosting an Embellish Style Night in honor of our client's fabulous-ness. What does this mean? Learn a few tips a tricks courtesy of your favorite Daymakers as well as enjoy added savings on retail and services booked that night. There'll be food, music and lots of tantalizing offerings to make for a fantastic evening of fun and style!!

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This month we are donating 10% of your services to the Pierce County AIDS Foundation. We know that some of our clients are walking and we'd like to do our part as well. Let your favorite Daymaker know or let the receptionist know when you book your appointment and we'll donate 10% of your service to a good cause!!

Tacoma's Gone Coutry!!

If you've passed by what used to be Cans down on 9th and Pacific, you may have noticed a slight change in attitude. The jeans are tighter, the hats are bigger and by George they're are cowboy boots trekking the streets of Downtown Tacoma's growing nightlife district. With the Matador, Surreal Ultra Lounge, The Office, Paddy Coynes and Meconi's as loving neighbors, Big Whiskey sure makes its presence known by attracting Tacoma's own Country music lovin', whiskey drinkin' crowd. Now, don't feel like you have to run out and buy yourself a pair of Wranglers to fit it. This place has a very inviting and comfortable atmosphere that makes you feel like "everybody knows your name". Sometimes all you need is a relaxed atmosphere with a good comfortable feel to take your mind off the work week and forget the woes of the day and despite the looming stare of the moose head on the wall, you're guaranteed to have a good time with great fun loving people.

When the Cat's Away

Trish is away on a trip this week so some of your favorite Daymakers have been left to fend for themselves!! This means we're gonna have some fun this week!! The cat's away so us mice are gonna play!!

This week enjoy 1/2 any add on to one of your services. Add a haircut to you color service, a wax to your haircut, a scalp massage or even a deep conditioning treatment. This week we're making it affordable to add on a service for some extra pampering that we know you all could use!!

******This offer good through 8-28-2010 and cannot be combined with any other coupons, gift certificates, discounts or offers.******

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You still have some time left to donate 10% of your services to NLF's Fab5 (see previous post: Embellish and the Fab5). Just let your favorite Daymaker or receptionist know when you make your appointment or when you check out and we'll make sure those art inspired kids get your donation!!

Last but not least....

Word on the streets is that our own Trish is going to be one of the contestants in a Tacoma version of Dancing with the Stars!! We can't wait to see her moves!!!

Cement Powder.... Not As Concrete As You'd Think

As stylists, sometimes we stray from a former favorite product or gloss over a new one that just doesn't seem to fit our repertoire. Well, Davines' No. 12 Cement Powder For Wizards (picutred left) is one of those that seems to be creeping its way back into out hearts!

This stuff is pretty much magic in a can. Just add a shake or two to any of your product to give it a little extra boost and watch your product do things it's never done before. It's like feeding your product spinach and unleashing it's strength and goodness on your hair. It can make your Defining Volume Mousse more voluminous and even make your Defining Invisible paste more... well... pasty.  It's the best way to make the product you already have that much more versatile and ensures that you can get everything you need out of one tin of Matt Moulding Gesso For Wizards or your Glossy Plasteline For Wizards.

With product this magical it makes you wonder just what Davines will come up with next!!!

Thank You Click! and Integra!!!

 If you've been in the salon within the last few months, you may have noticed that we've run into some technical difficulties with our internet and even our cable. Well, it turns out that a lot of those challenges have been due to the fact that our building is just plain OLD!!!  Luckily, we have had the pleasure of having service with both Click Cable and Integra and they have been more than patient with our needs and wants. It's gotten to the point where we've come to know some of the service guys by name. Rest assured that both service providers have diligently worked with us to get our cable and internet running at tip top shape. We appreciate all that they've done for us and we especially appreciate the more than helpful woman who helped us on the phone yesterday and sent out a tech who was more than willing to help us out with out easily fixable fuzzy TV screen. Thanks Click! and Integra!! You're the best!!

Oh yeah!!! And....

Just in case you haven't marked in on your calendar just yet, we'd like to remind you (again ;)) that Go Local and Click Cable Television are hosting "Under the Urban Stars Movie Night" in Tollefson Plaza. Festivities start at 8pm so trek on down after viewing some of Tacoma's finest local art at your favorite Art Walk venue. We'd love to see you there!!

Back to School!!!

It's that time of year again and we know the kiddos are SUPER excited to get back to school. With all the school supply and new clothes shopping, we can't forget about the back to school hair cuts that have to happen before the first day!!

We at Embellish are super excited to offer you and your kiddos the best deal on back to school services!!! As a gift to you, we'd like to give you 25% off any one service of your choice. Whether it be a fresh new haircut for the first day back or a color service to celebrate the well deserved quiet days you'll get to enjoy, we're inviting one and all to come take advantage of this spectacular deal. You could even add on a scalp massage or deep conditioning treatment to your service not just because the wonderful savings but to take your experience to the next level!!!

This offer is good through the end of this week so call in and let your favorite receptionist know that you're looking to save with our back to school offer!!

******This offer good through 8-21-2010 and cannot be combined with any other coupons, gift certificates, discounts or offers.******

Oh Tacoma, Where Art Thou

The count down has begun and we know you've marked your calendar for this month's Art Walk. Now all you have to do is add to that the 8:30pm showing of "Oh Brother, Where Art Thou" in Tollefson Plaza. Go Local, Click Cable and all sorts of other Tacoma types have put there heads together to bring us an outdoor movie. Word on the streets is that there will be popcorn and goodies of all kinds so make sure you make it down to Tollefson Plaza on the 19th!! It's bound to be a great time!!

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Keep in mind that we're donating 10% of your service to NLF's Fab5 (see previous post: Embellish and the Fab5) so let us know when you book your appointments that you'd like to donate to this very worth cause!!

Too Much Fun Stuff!!!

Via perusing some of Tacoma's very Tacoma-esque sites such as the Exit 133 site, Feed Tacoma and Go Local's GoPage it's plain as day that there are some super fun things going on in Tacoma this summer. It seems as though there's a festival every weekend or a fundraiser of worthy cause. there's always a celebration somewhere and we all love how Tacoma seems to come together and make such beautiful things happen.

With the weekend already here and plans to be made, we'd like to encourage you to visit these websites and peruse for yourself. You never know what may spark your interest and maybe there's something awesome to add to your list of fun things to do this weekend!!!

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It's Fab5 month at Embellish (see previous post: Embellish and the Fab5)!! Let your favorite receptionist or Daymaker know when  you make your appointment or before you check out that you'd like to donate 10% of your service to the Fab5 youths. They've already expressed such gratitude and we'd like to help keep positive programs like this alive!! Thanks in advance for your donations!!!

Welcome Skyler Dean!!

Skyler Dean 6 lb 4 oz
19" long
12:21
7/30/10

We'd like to welcome the newest addition to the extended Embellish family!! He's too cute for words so I'll just let you to bask in the glow of his baby awesome-ness!! Enjoy!!

Congratulations Nikae and Trish!!!

It's HOT!!!

It's HOT... well kinda and we know your hair is needing some love. The sun takes a toll on the hair and we got just the thing for you to help protect from those damaging rays and rebuild what damage has already been done.

25% off your choice of a heat protectant from either Kevin Murphy or Davines.

Kevin Murphy's Protection line protects your hair from hot tools and blowdrying. Davines's Melu Series rebuilds and protects from environmental damage as well as protects the hair from any of the heated elements you're using on your hair. Both lines help keep the hair healthy by preventing damage as well as make your hair shiny and manageable.

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Sometimes just a heat protectant or shampoo/conditioner combo just won't do it. Sometimes your hair needs a little extra love. As a gift to you and your hair we'd like to offer you the option of adding on a Natural Tech, Kevin Murphy or Sashajuan treatment to give your hair that extra boost of health it needs to last through these trying months of heat!!

Mention this post to receive your discount when you call in to make your appointment and your favorite receptionist will be  more than happy to add that to your day of Embellishment!!

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This offer Expires 8-7-2010 and cannot be combined with any other coupons, gift certificates, discounts or offers

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All We Wanna Do Is Dance!!!

There have been musings around the salon about things around the T-town area that we can get involved in over the rest of the Summer and through the end of the year. We're going to be involved in some fundraisers next month (see previous post: Embellish and the Fab5) and there are other events that seem to have peaked the interests of your favorite Daymakers and clients alike. One true theme that seems to ring throughout the chorus is the theme of dance!!

Dance, dance, dance.... It's something that our bodies tend to do (some with more awkwardness than others) without us knowing it when we hear our favorite song or get a little giddy. We all have our own happy dance whether we do it in public or not. Your Daymakers see it sometimes when a client gets more out of their service than they ever could have imagined. It's a sign of happiness and a true expression of emotion.

With that said....

In the near future you may hear us talk about some of our dance related activities and one that has been touched on lightly is the Guinness World Record attempt at breaking the largest "Thriller Dance" record that was set last year. Details, if we so choose to take part, will be posted soon but we wanted to know what you thought about getting involved. Let us know what you think about joining in on the fun and where you think would be the best place to attempt such a feat. I bet we can all do Tacoma proud by helping to show the world just how "thrilling" we can be!!

What An Honor!!

It's always nice to be recognized. All of your favorite Daymakers would like to thank the Weekly Volcano for... well... making our day!!

If you missed the Best of Tacoma 2010 last night at Masa then you missed a good one. Many of Tacoma's finest were honored for their awesome-ness and a large number of well deserved recognition was cleverly delivered by two very lively and entertaining hosts. Tacomans from all over gathered together to give each other a round of applause. Good times were had and warm and fuzzies filled the room as all recipients and spectators basked in the glow of each other's awesome-ness!!

The Weekly Volcano's The Best of Tacoma

What are you doing tonight?!? Well, I hope your answer sounds something like, "Well, I heard there's going to be this awesome thingy going on at Masa today. It's the Weekly Volcano's Best of Tacoma 2010 Premiere Party....."

Why you ask?!? Some of your favorite Tacoma businesses will be honored for their Tacoma-ness (which equals awesome-ness) tonight at 6pm. Come hang with some of your favorite Daymakers and help us cheer on some of ours and your favorites!! We'll see you tonight!!

Keep an Eye Out.... We're Everywhere!!!

We have made our way into multiple paper and web type publications that we hope you guys are checking out!! Our "complimentary haircut with color" post card is being featured in Tacoma Live Magazine, on Komo 4's Tacoma News page, Exit 133, and periodically on the GoLocal Go Page. We're also getting our hands into a few events that we can't wait to see you guys at and will keep you updated as those dates come up. Keep your eye out for that coupon and stay tuned to our Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or here on the blog to hear announcements of deals for the week. We're bound to throw a deal your way that'll tickle your wallet's fancy :)

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If you're an AOL home page user, you'll soon see one of our tutorials featured on their "Hot in My Salon" section. Eleanor, Melanie and our wonder brush are about to take the hair world by storm!!

Last but not least....

In t-minus 1 week we will be taking 10% of our sales for the month of August and donating it to NLF's Fab5. This group on particular has been responsible for different installments of the graffiti art on the side of our building and we'd like to thank them and give a little back with your help. Let you Daymaker or your receptionist know that you'd like to donate to the cause and we'll make sure these kids reap the benefits of your generosity. Also, there's buzz about a bbq happening to raise more funds so keep your ear to the ground and we'll make sure to keep you posted.

1022 South

"In the spirit of the apothecary we make cocktails with a variety of house-made bitters and botanical infusions. we aim to make you feel good and to pour a little something for what ails you. Whether it's stress or a long day, the sneaking suspicion that someone's given you a cold or nervously out on a hot date, then we have a cocktail for that....."

Have you made your way to 1022 South yet?! A Gem in the heart of Hilltop, 1022 South has proven to be one of Tacoma's more innovative concepts for a lounge in the greater Puget Sound area. With a large number of unconventional ingredients from their botanicals and infusions to their spirits, wines and beers, 1022 South has tanallized the taste buds of Tacomans making it one of the top places recommended to visit when suggesting a stop to wet your whistle.

Stop by soon, enjoy a cocktail and let us know what you're favorite innovative creation is!!


1022 South J Street
Tacoma WA 98405

Embellish and the Fab5

One of our first graffiti art shows was a showcasing of artwork that is a part of the NLF (National Leadership Foundation) initiative called Fab5. It's NLF's way of getting kids involved in developing their artistic skills as it pertains to the hip-hop culture. With little events in this town that involve hip-hop and our youth, NLF has taken steps to bridge the gap between pierce county and the youth of our community. Fab5 provides mentorship, leadership and positive role models that help foster and cultivate the youth's various talents in break dancing, emceeing, djing and graffiti art.


If you've seen the side or our building in the last couple of months you can tell that we definitely in support of the graffiti arts and we all know that we love the arts in general so we have decided to donate to cause that's dear to our hearts.

For the month of August we will be taking 10% of the proceeds of your services and donating them to NLF's Fab5. Just let your receptionist know when you make your appointment that you'd like to make that donation and we'll make sure we collect that and send that off to our artistic youth!!

Almost Like a Drive in But WAY More Awesome!!!

It was put to a vote because no one could decided on one movie and they've come to a decision. Go Local will be hosting an outside movie at Tollefson Plaza on August 19th after artwalk at 8:30. We will be showing "O Brother Where Art Thou". Raising Arizona got a LOT of votes, so maybe we'll have to do another one soon. Stay tuned for details!!!!

Keeping It Natural and Affordable!!

The best way to keep your color service looking like it grew out of your head that way is to go with a multi-dimensional look. Hair typically grows out of the head one color but goes through some environmental taxing that changes the color of your hair as it grows out. Free radicals, sun and even combing and brushing can alter the fabric of your hair causing it to shift in color over time. Luckily, your skilled Daymakers are able to recreate that with skilled placements and strategic color patterns.

So, as a gift to you we'd like to offer you the chance to add some dimension to your look. Enjoy a complimentary color add on of equal or lesser value to your service. This means you can add on a second color to your foil, a retouch in between your highlights or even a complimentary color refresh with your retouch service.

Call now because there are only a few spaces open for this remainder of this week and make sure to take advantage of the fabulous value before it's too late!!

******This offer good through 7-17-2010 and cannot be combined with any other coupons, gift certificates, discounts or offers.******