Thursday, December 23, 2010

Happy Holidays from Carol the Colorist



It has been an exciting year for me, and I am overjoyed to celebrate my first Christmas in New York City.  I am keeping my fingers crossed for a white Christmas but I will settle for snow at any point during the Christmas weekend.

I find it almost hard to believe that Baltz and I packed up the cats and a 22 ft truck and drove up to New York only four months ago.  We miss many people and things in Atlanta, but have fully embraced and adapted to our new city.  One of the biggest changes is the commute.  I am very fortunate to live and work very close to the subway, and I am glad to not drive on I-285.  I have acquired the right New York outerwear,  I hope.  I am fortunate, I think, that my current haircut responds well to hat hair.

I love working at Aveda Vandam Salon, and really love working with such an amazing team.  The environment is very comfortable and sophisticated at the same time.  Being Aveda, every detail has the well-being of both the guests and the staff in mind.  We invite our guests to lounge on sofas while they wait for their color to process, and offer Botanical Hair and Scalp Therapy spa services in a VIP suite where one feels miles away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

My business at the salon is growing at a fair rate, and I am getting many clients through the Carol the Colorist blog.  I am thankful for everyone who is reading and I am sorry I haven't been writing as much since the move.  Can you blame me though?  I just moved to a new amazing city, and I am making new friends, seeing new things!

As I welcome a New Year, I would love to welcome some new clients to the salon.  Great hair color requires great chemistry; both in the bowl, and between a client and a colorist.  Until further notice, I will offer 20% off the first color service of any new guest to Aveda Vandam.  Just mention "Beauty Within Reach" when booking.  If you are already a client, you will receive 20% off a color service after three clients that are referred by you, come see me at Aveda Vandam for the first time.  They get 20% off, you get 20% off, and everyone has great color.  So spread the word!

Merry Christmas, everyone, and I hope we all have a happy and healthy 2011!

Sunday, December 19, 2010

Beat the Winter Blues with Fresh, Shiny Hues

Every winter, clients come in with the same complaint: their hair is too dry and dull.  For most people this is an easy fix.  Aveda Deposit-only Conditioning Color Treatment can add shine and smoothness to the hair, and add tone as well.  The best part about it is there is no maintenance required.  Deposit-only color fades off the hair over time, leaving no new growth line on the hair.  The color is so gentle, and 99% naturally derived, that it actually is conditioning to the hair.  The essential oils and low pH help smooth down the cuticle of the hair, allowing it to reflect more light.  Tones can be added to the color for a custom look.  If you already get permanent color to cover gray, a deposit-only formula can be applied to previously colored ends at the same time.  If you are a highlight client, your deposit-only treatment can be applied between your foils, or as a gloss after the highlights are processed.  It is the season of giving, after all, so why not give yourself the gift of beautiful, shiny hair for the holidays?  Call the salon today and schedule a single-process color appointment with your favorite colorist.