Luxe Brides in Perfect Hands

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Brittany as a beautiful Bride!

A recent newlywed herself, we can not think of a better Bridal Coordinator to care for the needs of our Bridal Clients than Brittany Wasilefsky! She is a consummate professional, grasps the ins and outs of the beauty industry and knows the salon and its professionals, so she can direct our Brides to the right people for their services.

She’s also a long standing and very integral part of our Front Desk team. “I truly enjoy answering phones and greeting customers as they walk in for their appointments,” she explains.  “I am one of the first interactions with our customers and love to share my enthusiasm for the beauty industry to help create an enjoyable experience here at our salon.”

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Luxe’s Stormy with Kristin Anderson of Fox TV.

Brittany’s most high profile bridal assignment so far this year was to help Fox 10 Morning Anchor Kristin Anderson’s Mom get ready for the newswoman’s wedding at Power Ranch’s The Barn in Gilbert, Ariz., this April. “She said she never felt so beautiful and was treated like a queen,” says Anderson herself, who also praised Brittany’s choice of stylist, Lindsey Rae Hayes, who did an amazing job!

After recommending our professionals for certain services based on a Bride’s style and needs, Brittany also supplements their professional’s  advice on retail choices to help properly prepare them for the big day. Luxe products she thinks every Bride should use: Eminence Organics Eight Greens Phyto Masque! “This masque is fabulous because it does it all! It helps hydration, elasticity, oil production and helps prevent breakouts,”she says. “It’s my go to product before a big night out!”

To reach Brittany for questions about our Bridal Program, Luxe for the Bride, please send an email to luxebridalaz@gmail.com. We generally respond to emails within 48 hours. You may also reach Brittany in the salon on Monday 10:00 am-4:00 pm, Tuesday-Thursday 9:00 am-2:30 pm Fridays from 9:00 am-1:30 pm by calling (480) 209-16-59. To read more about Brittany, click HERE to go to her full bio. Click HERE for all the information about Luxe for the Bride!

 

Study Reveals that 29 is the “Golden Age” of Good Hair

slider-hairAn article on iafrica.com published today reveals findings about how women feel about their hair that won’t be of surprise to most:

It takes women much of their teen years and all of their twenties to work out which hairstyle suits them best, resulting in 29 being the golden age of good hair, a study has revealed.

Researchers polled 2,000 women in a detailed study of hair habits and found that once a female reaches her late twenties, she has more disposable income to spend on haircare and has ditched the experimental phase of her teens. A third of women also said they only realized what hair style suited them when they were approaching their thirties.

On average the typical woman will have sported four different hair colors, and will have sported seven different styles to date – three of which she’ll regret.

The study … found 45 percent admitted that they spent much of their twenties damaging their hair through styling and heat damage. The research found that one in 10 women regret three of the hairstyles they have sported in their lives, with the 1980s being declared as the worst decade for hair.

More than half of women (59 percent) experimented with a perm, one in three (34 percent) crimped it, and 36 percent admitted they straighten their hair on a regular basis. 40 percent of women have gone through the phase where they refuse to cut their hair at all as they are trying to grow it out.

Other experiments the average woman has tried include bravely cutting her hair herself, ironing her hair and even sleeping with hair in plaits or rollers to achieve a curly effect.

“Most women will be able to relate to these findings,” says Kérastase Ambassador Luke Hersheson. “Certain hairstyles come and go in fashion like any other trend and it’s only natural that women try and replicate the latest look. Having said that, constantly changing styles and hair color can take its toll and as we age our hair density and condition can be affected.

“As women move in to their thirties and beyond they tend to invest more in their hair and look after it using the right treatments.  Most of them reach the age where they want their hair to look healthy, full of body and thicker, rather than opting for the trendiest hair which has come straight off the catwalk.”

The research also found 51 percent of women admitted to experimenting with their hair a lot when they were younger, with more than half adopting styles such as a sleek bob, a shaggy perm and a sleek and straight look.

More than a quarter also sported the layered “Rachel” cut made famous by the Friends character in the late nineties.

A brave 36 percent even pulled off a pixie crop in their younger years.

As they get older, nearly half of the women said they spend more money on their hair – 70 percent of these women said they needed to look after it more the older they got due to loss of density and wanting more voluminous hair.

A more lavish 24 percent simply said they love splurging on good quality products.

And 37 percent said they spend longer on their hair in the mornings than they do on clothes and makeup.

When asked if they could change one thing about their hair, 41 percent said they would like much thicker and fuller-looking hair. In fact, nearly half of all women who took part in the research (44 percent) said one of the worst aspects of aging was hair thinning and losing its vitality.

Although women feared going grey, 18 percent said the overall density of their hair was their biggest concern.

Mother’s Day Winners Announced!

Pink carnations flower for Mother's dayWe were so touched by EVERY entry we received for our Mother’s Day contest. Each daughter or son who wrote in spoke so beautifully of what their moms give up or do for them daily. It was a terribly hard choice for us to make and solidified our resolve to remind everyone how hard moms work to take care of their families and others close to them. How much they give of themselves at work on a daily basis. Each and every mom really deserves to take time for themselves and take care of themselves — mind and body. Our owner and management were so touched in fact, they added an additional prize on to the contest for an extremely deserving runner up. Thank you again for all of the submissions and for the chance to work with you to do something nice for those special to you. Our best to moms everywhere!

 

It solidified our resolve to remind everyone how hard moms work to take care of their families and others close to them.

Here is an excerpt from Grand Prize Winner Alexis Quintana’s entry. She will treat her to a Luxe Mini Spa Day and $50 Otaku Gift Card:

There are a million reasons why my mom is the best. She had me at a young age. She gave up a lot of her life to raise me. Till this day she does anything to make me happy. Looking at her you’d think nothing was wrong. Unfortunately, she is currently suffering from a tumor in her head. Luckily it is not cancerous. It’s taken a toll on her …

My dad is in the Navy and eight months ago he was ordered back to San Diego. My mom didn’t want to make me start at a whole new school my senior year. She decided to stay here with me until I graduate. We couldn’t afford to pay rent on two homes so we had to downgrade to an apartment, but my mom did not mind one bit, as she knew how much it meant to me to graduate with my friends. It’s hard and she made a very big sacrifice in her marriage being long distance for almost a year.

The past six months I have been trying to enlist in the Navy. Unfortunately, after two times of failing the ASVAB and wanting to give up, she wouldn’t let me. Even though we were tight on money she was willing to spend nearly $2,000 on tutoring sessions for me so I could pass the test. After a month of studying I took the test for the third time and passed! My mom has never been so proud and as of this past Monday I officially belong to the United States Navy and I ship out August 6th!

She’s been crying all week telling everyone she is not ready for her baby girl to grow up. She has always pushed me to do better. My mother is strict but she’s the best. I was always taken care of because of her. I value my self worth because of her. I’m strong, respected, and beautiful because of this woman.

Here is Runner Up Heather Ladd’s Entry. She will treat her mom to a Luxe Mini Spa Day:

I would love for my Mom to win this special treat.  I have been blessed with having my Mom in my life.  She has always been there for me and anyone else who needs her.  My Mom works full time, always has, to help support our family but still always has time to give.

She has spent the last several years acting as a caregiver to her Mom, my Grammie, until recently my Grammie passed away.  My Mom would work a full day, go home to get food for my Dad set up (he is retired on disability, is diabetic and has had two open heart surgeries), then would go to my Grammie’s aid until late into the evening. She would head home, do what work around the house she could before collapsing to sleep and getting up the next day to do all again.

Her weekends are spent running errands for the two households and also helping my Uncle (her brother) who is in a wheelchair with his errands.  She would skimp on herself and in fact, the first pedicure she ever had was when I took her when she was on “vacation” to visit me this last year. First time she had ever had paint on her toes! She loved it and has yet to treat herself again.

When my Dad got sick, she would sleep at the hospital each night just so she could be close to him even though he had no idea she was there. She would then go from the hospital to work to my Grammie’s side and back again. She would never complain.

In the midst of all that she does, she will find little bits of time and will call me and leave messages on my phone just to tell me little special messages.  She will tell me that I am talented and can do anything, she will tell me she loves me, she will tell me how proud of me and the woman and mom I have become. I have no idea how she does it all!

My Mom is so beautiful and I wish she knew just how much that was true.  She is too busy to stop and take care of herself and that breaks my heart.  She is so loving and so caring and I wish I could do more for her.

After my Grammie’s funeral I mentioned to my Mom that her and Dad should move down here to Arizona to be with us. I wanted to have them closer to us and the grandkids. They could spend more time with us and I could be here to help them out when they needed.  My Mom responded of course with that she could help me out with our two daughters and save us money on childcare. Again, she is thinking of how she can serve and help someone else! They are moving here this week and I am so blessed to have them here.

My Mom has never moved from home, she and my Dad live 30 minutes from where she grew up and they have lived in the same home since the day they were married. She sold that home, and packed up everything to move to a state she knows nothing about, with no job, to be here with us, for us, AMAZING!

I have set up an appointment with Stephanie for my Mom to get her hair done and styled with professional color treatment (no cheap box color for her anymore!) I want to treat my Mom so that she can feel as loved, important and beautiful as she really is. I want her to know how much she means to me and to all of us in the family. She is our rock and the most amazing part is that she has no idea how special she really is. I love her so much and winning this for her would be a way that I could show her that she is worthy of the winners treatment and a day of beauty at a glamorous salon and spa.

She would be blown away and I would love to be able to watch her bloom with these services that she could never do for herself.  Thank you for the opportunity to share about my Mom and I hope you select her.

The Next [Bb] Wave Arrives … in July

Bumble-Bumble-SurfIf you’ve ever spent time at the beach and came home with perfectly tousled locks, you’ll understand the fascination with Bumble and Bumble’s Surf Spray. So it is no wonder that we are anxiously awaiting the July release of two new products in the Surf line …  Foam Wash Shampoo and Creme Rinse Conditioner. Both promise buoyant body and sea breezy texture … can’t you just feel the gentle breeze blowing on your face, through your hair and over your bare shoulders? Hear the waves crashing? See the seagulls soaring overhead?

Um, OK back to reality … both shampoo and conditioner contain a blend of sea minerals and botanicals to give hair that freshly washed feeling, with a touch of beach. Ideal for girls who like the textured, tousled style of sea hair, but with softening properties too.

Surf Foam Wash Shampoo cleanses the hair of impurities and adds a touch of grit with the Sea Fennel and Kelp ingredients while Surf Creme Rinse Conditioner softens with the added minerals. Leave hair to dry naturally for the full beachy wave style — that’s right cut down on time under that hot dryer!

Stop Haircolor Fade for 22 More Washes!

Screen Shot 2013-04-26 at 6.12.51 PMOur very own  Avery Woodhouse is a fan of Goldwell’s Color Lock Serums retention treatments! Why you ask? This $20 enhancement to the color service is proven to prolong your color for up to 22 additional washes! Depending on your hair type, Luxe can customize the treatment: Normal or fine color treated hair gets treated with Weightless Care Color Lock with color protective Pomegranate Essence; the Thick or Unruly formula uses Nourishing Care with Raspberry Seed Oil and Blonde or Highlighted Hair is treated with Regenerating Care’s repairing Mirabelle Lipid Oil. All three instantly lock in color when applied right after the color service and help prevent fading. So, to summarize, this means that for $20 more, you get unsurpassed color retention, hair color becomes more brilliant, and hair texture more manageable! Ask your stylist for more details.

Goldwell Green is Earth Day Smart

dualsenses-greenHappy Earth Day to all of our clients and friends! If you have a chance, try our Goldwell Dual Senses Green Products which are 98% naturally derived! Perfect for those who value natural and sustainable products—without wanting to compromise on performance. Buy the Shampoo and Conditioner and get 15% off this month!

Dual Senses Green:
-Has up to 90% Color retention after 30 washes and instant brilliance for color-treated hair.
-With Argan oil, derived from the fruits of the Moroccan Argan tree, known for its nurturing capabilities and sea buckthorn, -Has a vitamin-rich berry that contains a high concentration of antioxidants, known for protection against loss of shine and effects of free radicals.
Ask your stylist or the Front Desk for details!

Luxe Salon and Spa Featured as Salon Today Cover Shot!

We were so honored when Salon Today magazine reached out to us after seeing photos of our beautiful salon. First they featured them on their Facebook page! Such a honor!  Then after getting more than 65 likes in about 48 hours, they let us know that we’d been chosen to decorate their Facebook Cover Page. You can see the link at  https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=534117476619700&set=a.369469163084533.89440.133579910006794&type=1&theater. Thank you Lauren and the team at Salon Today for their nod at owner Darlene Arias’ beautiful job decorating!

February Specials & Val Date Night Contest!

There’s no better way to relieve stress than to head into Luxe Salon & Spa for one of our many relaxing spa services. From customized facials, to massage therapy, nail care and more, we have everything you need to leave here physically rejuvenated and mentally refreshed! Don’t forget Luxe Gift Certificates for holidays and birthdays and our New Year’s Gift to You of 15% off all Retail (full size, full price, in stock only) through the end of February 2013.

Just $50 for our Luxe Mani & Pedi Services (Savings of $15, Shellac extra)

$45 for a 60 min. Customized Massage (Savings of $35)

$65 Eminence Customized Facial (Savings of $15)

Don’t wait! Schedule your Valentine’s Date Night Special (available now through the end of February): Receive a shampoo and blow dry style as well as a thermal style — we’ll use our curling irons or flat irons (excluding updos). Then it’s off to one of our talented nail technicians for a Luxe Manicure, all three services for $60. Save $15! NOTE: These specials may not be combined with other offers and must be mentioned at time of booking. No rain checks — while appointments and supplies last.

Be sure to enter our upcoming Valentine’s Day Date Contest and Win Dinner with your Sweetie at Otaku Sushi! Enter below!



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Luxe and Vendors Support AZ Card’s Sam Acho

Luxe Salon and Spa, along with its staff and vendors was proud to support the “Hope for Life Celebrity Auction and Fashion Show” on November 26, 2012 at the Ritz Carlton in Phoenix. Hosted by Arizona Cardinal’s linebacker, Sam Acho along with his family, the event raised about $70,000 to build a hospital in Nigeria that provides free medical care for local citizens. Luxe was honored by the generosity of its vendors, such as Éminence Organics, which donated 150 beautiful Jute Bags filled with  Vanilla Cream Antioxidant Mineral Foundation and Cinnamon Kiss Lip Plumper  as gifts for all the attendees. Luxe’s vendors were major contributors to the silent auction portion of Acho’s event. Goldwell donated a basket of Dual Senses Green that Luxe paired with deluxe consultation and haircut gift certificate by Janelle Williams, MoroccanOil’s beautiful line of products was paired with a deluxe pedicure with Tammy Rosenberg and the Eminence donation which included Stone Crop Tube, Bamboo Firming Fluid, Strawberry Rhubarb Dermafoliant, Lip Trio and Tea Tree & Mint Hand Cleanser was paired with an Eminence Custom Facial with Jade Morgan. Luxe also Donated a $250 Dermalogica Products Basket. The Luxe staff at the event, which included Williams, Meg Ryan and Abbey Schrek (pictured left with Acho and holding the Eminence swag bag!) did hair and makeup for the Arizona United States Pageant representatives dressed in elegant, beautiful GLAM Squad formal attire. As hostesses for the Celebrity Auction of NFL superstars such as Larry Fitzgerald (as Seen below with Miss Arizona United States during the auction), Beanie Wells, and Sam Acho himself, the pageant queens had to look their best and with their beauty and the professional talent, it was easy. The event was written up by all major news outlets and covered by ABC’s Destination TV. Read more on azcentral.com. Many thanks to  Karina Ybarra of Ybarra Community Engagement for inviting Luxe to participate!

 

December Specials

Holiday Hair Treat!  Deep condition hair during a Mini Deep Cleanse with Hydrating Facial Massage, Mini Chair Massage, or Mini Mani. End with a professional Blow Dry Style  — perfect touch up services for a Date Night or before Holiday Parties — all for $60. (Value, $80)

SPECIAL SAVINGS! Luxe Pedicure for $30 (Savings of $10) and Shellac Manicure including soak off of current color for $30.

 NEW! The Moroccan Oil Spa Manicure ($45) and Moroccan Oil Spa Pedicure ($60)  include a scrub to slough off dry skin, Moroccan Oil Intensive Treatment products and Hot Towels for pampering.

Enjoy a 60 min. Massage Service with Complimentary Enhancement*, $50 (Savings of $20) or a 90 min. Massage Service with Complimentary Enhancement*, $65 (Savings of $35).

 *Book and receive any Massage Service and choose one of our complimentary Enhancement Services: Hot Stones, Deep Tissue or other Specialized Therapies. (Value $10/ea.)

Anti-Aging Eminence Organic Facial with Microdermabrasion (60 min.), $120 (Savings of $40)

Eminence Organic Facial with Dermaplaning Service (90 min.), $160 (Savings of $45)

Eminence Organic Customized Facial (60 min.), $70 (Savings of $40)

Note: All Esthetics Services include a complimentary lip and eye treatment (Value $30)

Terms and conditions apply to all specials; may not be combined with other offers and are available while supplies last.

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