A Taste of Om Aroma Co.’s Mini Facial

Om Aroma Co.'s 3 step facial.

Sunday I had the opportunity to try Om Aroma Co.’s Champagne Face Fix and Chardonnay Hand Fix at their lovely Beauty Bar in Limelight Marketplace in Manhattan. After the record-setting heat wave in the city, this quick organic facial was exactly the detox my skin craved.

My aesthetician started by gently cleansing with the Elixir de Beauté, containing crushed champagne grape seeds and powdered mother of pearls, to exfoliate and rejuvenate skin without drying. Next, she misted my face with Aromatonique, an alcohol-free toning mist with lavender, chamomile and honeysuckle. My face felt a refreshing tingle before she moisturized with Crème Luxe, which boasts an unprecedented combination of seven vitamins and minerals plus white truffle extract for luminous skin and red raspberry oil for natural sun protection. The cherry-on-top to complete the facial is the Extrait de Caviar, a delicate eye cream fortified with botanical extracts, CoQ-10 and caviar. In just five minutes my revived skin looked more even and felt soft and hydrated.

Founder and CEO of Om Aroma & Co. Angela Jia Kim started the line in her kitchen sink to create an effective alternative to beauty products filled with chemicals. Two years later her luxury all organic and paraben- and sulfate-free products are a great add-on treatment for clients as they wait or to take home for an all-natural anti-aging, beauty routine. If you happen to find yourself in NYC July 18th or 25th, stop by the Om Aroma Beauty Bar (Limelight Marketplace at 6th Ave. & 20th St.) to experience the mini-facial and massage between 1:00pm and 6:00pm—the services are complimentary with a $20 purchase.
—Jennifer Barnes

Redken Announces Promotion to Increase Salon Traffic

To help salons promote the new Redken age-defying products, Color Fusion and Time Reset, Redken will launch a special Web page on redken.com with discounts and salon promotions for consumers in August and September. This is an opportunity for salon owners to take part in Redken’s campaign to reach 50 million consumers through partnerships with Google, Yahoo, Facebook, VH1 and more. In order to participate and get listed on the page, salons must carry the products and activate the promotion through their Redken account online from April 1 to July 31. Salons can choose from any of the five offers posted on the site, for example, customers can receive a free Time Reset age-defying service with a $25 minimum purchase on Time Reset products, and Redken will promote the salon to consumers. For more information, salons can visit redken.com and click on the special promotional button.

–Nancy Lee

Holiday Offer from Temptu

Christmas and New Year’s Eve are the perfect occasions for promoting professional, long-lasting airbush makeup applications, and Temptu is getting into the holiday spirit by offering a FREE Airbrow Set, an $85 value, with the purchase of any S/B Airbrush kit. The company is also offering free shipping through December 26. Simply visit shop.temptupro.com and enter code HOLIDAYBROW at checkout.

Showcase Pureology in Your Salon

Floor Display

From November 1 – 30, Pureology is offering ten retail display sets including two premium pieces, to display Pureology retail products in your salon to help increase retail sales and attract new clientele. Both displays highlight Pureology’s key brand attributes including Antifade Complex, ZeroSulfate Shampoos, 100% Vegan, Organic Botanicals, and Concentrated Formulas. Each set includes:

• Floor  Display: Accented with clear shelving and  a botanical background, this attractive display lets you showcase your  favorite Pureology System providing an easy  shopping experience for clients letting them know about Pureology’s  exclusive benefits. Display it in your retail area and watch retail sales  soar!
• Counter  Display: A  small piece that can make a big impact! Use it to display new Pureology  products at the register or on-shelf to help promote retail purchase. The  Counter display includes a Concentrated Formulas  insert, perfect to explain the benefits of using Pureology.

*The EssentialRepair system is displayed as an example, both merchandising pieces allow you to showcase the Pureology system of choice.

Enter for a chance to win both Pureology displays at www.pureology.com/AmericanSalonDisplays

American Salon’s Holiday Gift Guide: Part Three

Here, the last of our three-part holiday series.

Phyto
Coveted Collection
Includes: Phyto 7, Phytoedfrisant, Phytomist,
Phytovolume actif and Phytolisse
Price: $60
phyto.com

Profound
Holiday Style Kit: Desert Volume
Includes: Hush Frizz Zero Mousse, Stylist Volume
Foam and Atmosphere Desert Texture Spray
Price: $56
profoundbeauty.com

Pureology
NanoWorks Hostess Gift
Includes: NanoWorks Shampoo, HairCondition
and Aromatherapy Travel Candle
Price: $28
pureology.com

Redken
Holiday Groom Gift Set
Includes: Go Clean Daily Care Shampoo, Grip
Tight Holding Gel and Cleanse Acid Balancing
Cleansing Bar
Price: $21
redken.com

Rene Furterer
Holiday Offer
Includes: Choose either a lavender or
orange diffuser with the purchase of any two Rene
Furterer products
Price: Free with purchase
renefurterer.com

American Salon’s Holiday Gift Guide: Part Two

Here, Part two of our three-part holiday series.

Fruits & Passion
Winter Berries Foaming Hand Soap
Includes: $1 of the Hand Soap purchase is donated to Habitat for Humanity
Price: $10
fruits-passion.com

Gage for Men
Responsible Style Gift Box
Includes: Hydrating Hair and Body Wash,
Daily Conditioner and Shampoo
Price: $20
gageformen.com

Joico
Holiday Clutch Set
Includes: K-PAK shampoo, conditioner and
reconstructor in a free clutch
Price: $13
joico.com

Julie Hewett
Noelle Holiday Palette
Includes: Three eye shadows in Mica, Pola
and Java and Rosie Cheekie, which can be
used as both a cheek and lip color
Price: $48
juliehewett.net

Murad
Hydrate Exfoliate Celebrate Collection
Includes: AHA/BHA Exfoliating Cleanser,
Hydrating Toner, Protecting Day Cream SPF30, Skin and Lip Care and Renewing Eye Cream
Price: $32
murad.com

Ooohlala of Beverly Hills
Shea Butter Beauty Bombs
Includes: Six Beauty Bombs in Starlet and
Sweet Dreams scents
Price: $39
ooohlalabath.com

American Salon’s Holiday Gift Guide: Part One

It’s that time of the year again —time to start planning for the holiday shopping season. Tempt your clients with holiday haircare, hot tools, makeup and skincare. Here, part one of our three-part series.

Alterna
Holiday 2009 Gift Set
Includes: Hemp With Organics Shine Shampoo and Conditioner
Price: $30
alternahaircare.com

Andis
Colorwaves Combo
Includes: Clipper/Trimmer combo with six combs
Price: $70
andis.com

Aveda
Celebrate with Color
Includes: Lip Shines in Pomelo, Golden Prism and
Grapefruit Pulp in a reusable pouch made from lokta paper
from Nepal
Price: $20
aveda.com

Blow
Blow to Go Mini Travel Kit
Includes: Blow Up Volumizing Shampoo and Conditioner, Heat is On Protective Styling Mist and Blow Up
Price: $28
blowny.com

Bumble and Bumble
A Gift Full of Joy
Includes: Thickening Shampoo, Conditioner and Hairspra
Price: $52
bumbleandbumble.com

CND
Scentsations Clementine & Mistletoe Gift Caddy
Includes: Hand and Body Lotion and Hand and
Body Wash
Price: $12
cnd.com

FHI Heat
Holiday Combination Pack
Includes: Nano Weight Pro 1900 Blow Dryer and Technique 1-inch Styling Iron
Price: $199
fhiheat.com

FREE Look Good… Feel Better Promotional Materials Available

With October just around the corner, Look Good… Feel Better is launching a new in-salon awarness campaign for Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October.

Look Good...Feel Better Promotional Poster

Now in its 20th year, the beauty industry’s flagship charity was created in 1989 to help women cope with the appearance-related changes of cancer treatment. Since then, the national public service program has served 650,000 women in the U.S. by holding free workshops and providing information on skin care, make-up application and advice on dealing with hair loss and nail care

Salons can take part in the campaign by displaying educational materials during October. Such promotional items, which include posters and brochures, are available for FREE here until August 31, 2009.

—Alexandra Finkel

Celebrate Mother’s Day at Phyto Universe in NYC

Phyto Universe, Manhattan

Looking for a way to pamper Mom for Mother’s Day? Phyto Universe, a botanical sanctuary in the heart of Manhattan, is offering a package called The Royal Treatment for Mother’s Day weekend only. The service features a conditioning hair treatment, blow-out, supercharged anti-aging facial, complimentary Champagne and cocktails at the nearby Four Seasons Hotel New York, all at a discounted price. 715 Lexington Avenue at 58th Street; 212/308-0270; www.phytouniverse.com

And the Oscar Goes to…

Wendy Watkins

How is the movie titled “Your Life” playing out? You are the director, producer and have the starring role. Is it a comedy, a drama or a horror film?

Let’s look at how to create a successful “film.” What would you title the film about your life? Is it Slumdog Millionaire, Life is Beautiful, or Almost Famous? Once you decide what your theme or focus is, you can then it break down scene by scene, which represent the intentions you want to create. What are the qualities of the star? (That’s you!) Who are your supporting cast members? (Your staff!) In your business, this is a helpful mindset. What is it you would like to accomplish?

Having all of this script in place will set you up for success. Putting your focus and attention on what you want allows you to create a plan to support that attraction. Partner it with the right perspective and a bit of joy, and you are on your way to the red carpet!

At PassionFruit, we believe that you can consciously create a life that you love. Join us on March 30 at noon EST for the FREE teleclass How to Use the Joy Factor to Build Your Business. Go to www.passionfruitpeople.com/as to sign up. You will receive the call in information when you sign up as well as a recording of the 7 Biggest Challenges That Salon Owners Deal With and How to Overcome Them as a gift from us just for participating. And look for monthly contributions here from Wendy and PassionFruit on the third Monday of each month!

Wendy Watkins, PCC, Chief Grower of PassionFruit Creative People Growers, is a seasoned business leader and coach with over 18 years of experience in the salon and spa industry. Go to www.PassionFruitPeople.com to learn more about Wendy and the PassionFruit philosophy.