Stay Fresh Faced Yet Gorgeous This Summer!

Summer in Tucson is all about the heat.... well, heat and monsoons :-)  A ton of makeup isn't a girl's best friend this time of year and we have a solution for you.  Lash Extensions!  Such a simple thing can do so much for your face.  Many of our clients say they wear less makeup and still feel pretty - can't beat that!  Dark, lush lashes frame your face and enhance your features.  In turn, you need to wear less elsewhere and you will still feel "done up" without the icky makeup mess a sweaty, sticky summer can bring.  Try it, we are sure you will love it!

Lash Extensions offered at Images SalonSpa are done by our expertly trained lash extensionist Kellee.  She has a great eye for beauty, is super nice and will make you feeling and looking fabulous in no time!  Relax in our Lash Suite and walk out with eyelashes that will be the envy of many.

You are invited to our Open House featuring Dr. Kusman with Facial Artistry

Images SalonSpa is all about helping our clients to look and feel their best and Dr. Barry Kusman with Facial Artistry mirrors that philosophy. 

We invite you to an Open House at Images SalonSpa where Dr. Kusman will answer all your questions regarding injectables and fillers such as Botox, Juvaderm, Restylane and Radiesse.  There will be hors d'oeuvres, drinks, prizes to raffle off (including gift baskets with Latisse, Juvederm, Radiesse, Moroccanoil and Eminence Organics) and a goodie bag for all who attend!

This is an Open House like no other - very informal, informational and a great time will be had by all. Dr. Kusman will give you information on how you can look more youthful and refreshed with his 30+ years of experience.  Questions are encouraged!  Bring a friend and let's have fun :-) There will be gift certificates to all attendees for future services.  Come see how Dr. Kusman's skill and exceptional bedside manner (the guy is seriously the sweetest and his work is excellent!) will have you going to Facial Artistry for years to come. I know I don't miss my horrible lines between my brows - thank you Dr. Kusman!

When:  Thursday, 5/1/14
Time:  5:30pm - 7pm
Where:  Images SalonSpa 5523 E Grant Rd
RSVP:  520-296-7979 by 4/31

We hope to see you!

Top 5 Reasons to Work at Images SalonSpa

5.  We are FUN!  Not only do we love what we do, be we have a great time doing it....life is too short :-)

4.  We have a great location - Off of Grant and Craycroft, close to the foothills, a little east, central and not too far from where you or your clients are in Tucson.

3.  Our retail and back bar are awesome!  Moroccanoil, Neuma and Eminence for skincare are phenomenal but then again, we are biased.

2.  The accommodations are great!  We have an upscale, yet relaxed vibe. The stations are private and spacious with natural light.  Your clients are welcomed with their choice of tea, coffee, wine or bottled water.  Ample waiting room seating is available, and we have our own generous parking for staff and clients.  We have free Wi-fi and, of course, numerous magazines for your clients entertainment pleasure.

 

 

1.  You will be HAPPY!  Isn't that the most important thing?  Why work at a place where you are unhappy?  At Images, we are more like family.  There is little drama because we care and respect each other and bad attitudes are not tolerated.  Just like every family, there are moments of bickering but we work it out because we are in it together.  We all want each other to succeed, we have great clients and are friends with them - not to say that everything is sunshine and roses but it's great when you are happy with your profession and thrive where you practice it.  Not only is this important for you but your clients can pick up on the energy of the environment as well.

For further details, please refer to our Craigslist post and click on the following link http://tucson.craigslist.org/spa/4287901494.html

 

Contact Vanessa for a tour and a confidential discussion via email imagestucson@gmail.com, cell or text 520-979-ten eighty.  Renters only with clientele.

 

Thank you and we wish you the best!

 

Lash Extensions with Kellee

Happy New Year!  Did you make a resolution this year?  We have one to add to your list: YOU.  That's right, give yourself the gift of beauty, time and many compliments.  Lashes.  Full, long, natural-looking beautiful lashes can be yours. It's amazing what great eyelashes can do for your face.....defines features, opens your eyes and creates the look of youth and brightness.  It is a beautiful thing to wake up in the morning and get up and go without worrying about makeup.  I don't know about you, but mascara is an absolute essential for me.  If I'm going to the gym or grocery store, the one thing I have to have on is mascara.  Since I have had lash extensions, I LOVE not worrying about mascara - I look awake and ready to go even without makeup on.  I adore things that make my life easier; the fact that it also makes me more attractive is a huge bonus!

Through the end of January 2014, we are offering a promotion:  

Full Set extensions $150 (regularly $200)

Fills $50 (Regularly $60)

The maintenance is easy.  Fills are every 3-4 weeks and sometimes longer.  Any more questions?  Give us a call or shoot us an email!

Kellee - Certified Lash Extensionist

Kellee's work

Lash Suite

Holiday Time at Images

Happy Holidays!!!!  We have been busy decking our halls here at Images SalonSpa....Santa also stopped by with some fantastic gift baskets.  We have budget-friendly gift sets and if you feel like spoiling someone special in your life, we have custom gifts baskets that will 'WOW!'.  Do you have a particular budget or request for Moroccanoil, Eminence Organics Skincare, Neuma, or Glop & Glam gift set?  Let us help you!  Stop by or give us a call or email so we can have your custom order ready for you.  

Not quite sure what to get?  No problem!  Our gift certificates provide the ability for your recipient to be pampered with hair, nail, and skin services as well as purchasing any of our amazing products.  Don't have time to stop by?  We offer gift certificates available for sale online https://www.thegiftcardcafe.com/cart/select.php.  

We wish you and yours a beautiful holiday season filled with much joy and laughter!  

Starbucks Gift Card & Fall Hair - Yes Please!!!

In my humble opinion, September in Tucson is less than ideal (to put it mildly).  The seasons don't change like they might elsewhere and fall is nowhere to be seen and is most definitely not felt.  Wearing a sweater, sipping on a hot beverage, sporting boots, curling up by a fire, seeing my breath in the cool morning air seems far away in the unrelenting heat & mosquito-infested evenings.

I was joking with a friend that the only thing fall in Tucson right now is that Starbucks is serving Pumpkin Spice Lattes.  And you know what?  You can get your hair into fall too and just maybe, with what we are offering, it can feel like fall for a day.  You are welcome :-)  You may have to get your Starbucks iced but whatever....

Here's how it works:    

New clients - Book your appointment  for color in the month of September (the real idea is to go for a darker/deeper look, auburn, copper highlights, low-lights to justify my marketing strategy - you get the idea really but any color service is fine no matter the color) and mention the Starbucks promo and get a $10 Starbucks Gift Card!

Existing Clients - Refer a client for the above and be sure they mention your name and you and your referral  each receive a $5 Starbucks Gift Card.  Feel free to refer away!  This is valid for an unlimited amount of referrals through the end of September.

*RULES:  One gift card per transaction.  Not valid for cash and cannot be replaced.  Gift card will be given at the end of appointment.  Appointment must be booked in advance - walk-ins not valid with this promo.  Valid with select stylists.  Cannot guarantee a fall experience but let's hope so!  Offer expires 9/28/13

Call 296-7979 to schedule your appointment

Teal Toes ~ September: Ovarian Cancer Awareness

It's that time again - time to bring Ovarian Cancer to the forefront through Teal Toes and here's how:

If you choose TEAL polish during the month of September at Images SalonSpa for your pedicure, you will receive $5 off your pedicure (typically $40 - Teal Toes price $35).  The goal is to shed light on this particular type of cancer.  We will have info on Ovarian Cancer and if anybody asks you about your toes or the color, this is your opportunity to educate others on the symptoms of Ovarian Cancer.  It's all about passing the invaluable information along and you never know if just by receiving a pedicure, deciding to go teal, and reading a few bullet points of info about this silent killer......you might be saving a life!

Here are the symptoms if you don't decide to participate in Teal Toes from the Teal Toes website:

Historically ovarian cancer was called the “silent killer” because symptoms were not thought to develop until the chance of cure was poor. However, recent studies have shown this term is untrue and that the following symptoms are much more likely to occur in women with ovarian cancer than women in the general population. These symptoms include:

• Bloating
• Pelvic or abdominal pain
• Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
• Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)

Women with ovarian cancer report that symptoms are persistent and represent a change from normal for their bodies. The frequency and/or number of such symptoms are key factors in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Several studies show that even early stage ovarian cancer can produce these symptoms.

Women who have these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should see their doctor, preferably a gynecologist. Prompt medical evaluation may lead to detection at the earliest possible stage of the disease. Early stage diagnosis is associated with an improved prognosis.

 We look forward to seeing you and here's to good health and wellness :-)

A Few of Our Favorite Things.....

We at Images LOVE the products we work with and sell.  There are quite a few products out there that are just 'eh' but some things just rock our world and here are a few of our favorites.....

1.  Moroccanoil - It's amazing.  It's gives your hair life, shine, smoothness and sass.  Yes, sass.  The smell - mmmmm, the smell.  I like to refer to it as intoxicating; because it is.  You can add it to your hair wet before you style or dry, but I prefer wet.  It won't weigh your hair down and it works wonders (comes in a light version for blondes too).  A product I can't and won't live without!

2.  Neuma Styling Gelee - It's a crowd pleaser that our male and female clients love!  A weightless gel that gives you flexible hold, volume, protects color and smooths out your hair.  Also acts as a heat protector and detangler: a true all-in-one!

3.  Eminence Organics Tropical Vanilla Face Cream SPF 32 - There are a few things that I look for in a day time moisturizer:  It needs to be moisturizing but not oily or overly hydrating, it has to have an SPF, the scent can't irritate me, it can't have parabens or mineral oils and it needs to make my skin feel fabulous.  Mission Accomplished!  AND it smells (gasp) like tropical vanilla - heavenly :)

4.  Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse - You want that hair; the hair that has just the right amount of body and it wouldn't it be nice if it could last throughout the day?  We have the product for you!  This stuff is amazing and it isn't your mom's mousse.  Great to style with a round brush when you want added lift and body.

5.  Neuma Smoothing Creme - It's this time of year when I love this product most.  I highlight my hair every spring and summer - highlighting, blow drying and flat-ironing leads to fly-aways......lots of them.  This product saves me.  Great for taming the frizzies too when you want to wash and go.  I would also like to mention that it smells like a creamsicle - derived from natural essential oils :)

http://imagessalonspa.net/

Who Has the Best Mama? We Want to Know!

Mother's Day is just around the corner and we want to hear how special your mother is to you! A $100 gift certificate to Images SalonSpa and a gift basket of $150 worth of Neuma hair products is up for grabs :)  In one paragraph, tell us why your mother is the best.  Please include your name and contact info.  All entries must be submitted by 5/5/13 to imagestucson@gmail.com.  Winners will be announced on Wednesday, May 8th.  GC and basket must be picked up at Images SalonSpa.  Prizes not redeemable for cash.  

We know there are many deserving mama's out there and we are so excited to pamper one of them :)  Best of luck!

Join us Thursday, March 28th 5:30PM to 7:30PM.....

Mark you calendars and join us! Thursday, March 28th from 5:30PM - 7:30PM.  Drink, Eat, and Shop for beautiful jewelry! Bring your friends....we will have door prizes and raffle for a $50 Gift Certificate towards any service at Images SalonSpa :)  We hope to see you there!  

Thursday Evening at Images: February Lineup!

As always, we offer wine or cocktails with hors d'oeuvres and feature a fun movie in the background while you receive your services.  From 5-8pm come join us and mix your salon & spa experience with happy hour!  Appointments are recommended but walk-ins are usually available. 

Call 296-7979 to book your appointment.  Cheers!

2/7:  MOVIE ~ The Stepford Wives w/ Twisted Pink Cocktail

2/14:  MOVIE ~ The Break-Up (morbid V-day humor) w/ Sorbet & Prosecco

2/21:  MOVIE ~ Serendipity w/ red & white wine 

2/28:  MOVIE ~ Sweet Home Alabama w/ Alabama Slammer (appropriate)

Neuma ~ Amazing Hair

Have you ever used a product and thought WOW - I love this stuff, sign me up, gotta have it.  Well, when our rep first gave our salon samples of Neuma hair products, that is exactly how I felt.  It was the middle of summer, Tucson had already reached 100+ degrees and the monsoons were kicking up.  As we all know, heat and humidity do not make for a beautiful head of hair......except if you have Neuma in your beauty arsenal!  I used the neuMoisture shampoo and conditioner, argan oil, blowdry lotion and smoothing creme.  This is what Neuma refers to as cocktailing hair products and no, it does not weigh your hair down at all and as insignificant as it is in the grand scheme of things, my hair smelled great but better yet it had never looked and felt more fabulous.  Ever!  My hair was smooth (I have highlights and my hair is on the dry side, prone to fly-aways), soft and it had body.  The best thing for me?  I had that same head of hair on day two without washing & styling it again.  SOLD!  The stuff is awesome and it gets better....

Not only is Neuma great for your hair - it's wonderful for the environment and you.  It is a vegan and organic line that believes in and practices sustainability.  You will not find any synthetic fragrances, sulfates, parabens, glutens, aluminum compounds, neurotoxins, formaldehyde donors, or carcinogens to name a few.  Any fragrances you smell will be compliments of essential oils.  Neuma's hair care adds longevity to your color through plant-derived surfactant system by preventing colour oxidation.  Neuma has complete ingredient disclosure on all products and the formulas used are vegan.  Practically needless to say, there is no testing on animals.  Environmental consciousness is of utmost concern; 90% post consumer recycled HDPE bottles are used and they maintain a paperless operation whenever possible (I have exchanged emails with their corporate office and this is what it said at the footer:  "Please consider the environment before printing this email, because everything matters, thanks and MAKE it a wonderful day")

So it's obvious that I love this product line but I promise you it is not just me.  Our clients adore it.  We had a client that tried it at our suggestion and a few weeks later, she was driving by Images and was compelled to stop by and tell us how thankful she is to us for suggesting Neuma.  She told us she has never liked her hair until now.  I kid you not.  The stuff is that good.  

My two cents on a fantastic product that has done wonders for my hair and countless others.  I suggest it to our clients, my family and friends - if you haven't already tried it, do your hair a favor.  

Recipe for Fall Sangria

Our last Thursday Evening at Images we were sipping on some seriously delicious sangria.  Even if you are not a fan of sangria, this might change your mind.  It has an essence of fall - perfect for entertaining.  This recipe can comfortably quench the thirst of a small group, but it's good, so be prepared for your guests to have seconds or thirds.  Here's what you will need:

• 4 honeycrisp apples
• 2 un-oaked bottles of Chardonnay
• 1 cup of peach schnapps
• 1/2 cup of clover honey
• 4 oranges
• 2 lemons
• 2 limes
• 4 cinnamon sticks
• Small stub of fresh ginger, peeled and cut into 4 quarter-sized pieces
• 6 whole cloves
• 1 bottle of Prosecco (not brut) 

Core, peel and cube 2 of the apples.  Place the prepared apples into a large bowl and to it, add the two bottles of chardonnay, peach schnapps and honey.  Toss in 2 quartered oranges, lemons and limes along with the cinnamon sticks, ginger and cloves.  Let the ingredients marry overnight but if you are pressed for time, a minimum of 4 hours will suffice.

The following day (or hours later), strain the sangria into a pitcher.  Core, peel, cut up the remaining two apples and oranges and into the pitcher they go.  I place the cinnamon sticks back in as well if they are the nice, sturdy kind - it looks pretty :-)  The time has come to pop the prosecco and pour it into the pitcher......now my friends, you have one heck of a sangria.  Enjoy!

Adapted from NutmegNanny's Honeycrisp Apple Sangria

Thanksgiving is.....NEXT WEEK?!

It seems as if everywhere I go, people are just now realizing that Thanksgiving is just around the corner.  Are you ready?  If you said yes - you are doing much better that me!  Several things threw me for a loop this year:  1.  The weather.  90's to 60's in mid-November??? 2.  The election.  The priority of turkey vs. president.  Don't go there....it's not that kind of blog ;-)  3.  To me, there just wasn't the hoopla surrounding the "fall" festivities.  My opinion at least.    

So....family and friends come from near and far and you want to look your best.  Time isn't your friend right now.  You have a million things to do.  Start the grocery list that you can get to ahead of time, menu planning, getting the house ready, you may have started holiday shopping and if you are brave you might attempt a Costco run this or next week.  As you are tending to your family, home, and pretty much everyone else, do yourself a favor and take a minute to see what you might need.  Maybe a trim?  Do your roots need to be touched up?  A pedicure just because you deserve it.  Now here's the fun part!  Come make that appointment this Thursday and we will be watching Pretty Woman, sipping on Sangria and snacking on Tapas.  Best part is that it's from 5pm-8pm.  We are offering extended hours on Thursday nights and we have a different chick flick every week with drinks and snacks.  Last week was our first Thursday Evening at Images and it was a blast.  Tell your friends - better yet, bring a friend and we will see you Thursday!  ***A donation of 2 canned or boxed food items will get you $5 off your service.  Valid Thursday Night Only.***

Thursday Evenings at Images: Convenience, Beautification & FUN!

We know life can be a struggle at times; between work, family, stress.....where can you fit in the "me time"?  We might have a solution and it's a fun one!  Images SalonSpa will now have extended hours on Thursdays.  We will be open until 8:30pm to accommodate a variety of appointments from hair cuts & styles, color, keratin treatments, blow-outs, facials, pedicures and more.  We will feature a different chick flick - guys are welcome too! - beverages and munchies.  The name of the game is to have a great time while being beautified.  The first Thursday Evenings at Images will be November 8th and the movie featured will be the 80's classic Sixteen Candles.  Jake Ryan.  Enough said.  Hair, food, a little wine and one of the best 80's movies?  Sounds like a girl night to me!  Call us to reserve your appointment.  We will update our Facebook page every week with the movie we will show and majority rules - email, Facebook or post suggestions of movies here and that's what we will show that week.  We will consider adding another night if there is enough interest.  We would love your feedback as this event progresses.  Have a great week and we hope to see some familiar and new faces Thursday Evenings at Images!

Happy Monday!

We hope you have a great week from the team at Images SalonSpa.  There are so many exciting promotions and events on the horizon and the best way to stay up-to-date is to submit your email address on the contact page on our website.  We will send exclusive periodic emails to our clients who subscribe to our events and promotions - it benefits you to sign up and we won't email you more than twice a month.  The first email will go out next Monday......you won't want to miss it!

Mama Mia

For those of you who were fortunate enough to have known Mia Stevens, known to many as Mama Mia, you know it will soon be her birthday.  Oh, how Mia loved birthdays - her own and others.  Mia left this earth far too soon this past year but she is very much in our hearts.  To say that she is deeply missed by her family, friends, co-workers and clients is a huge understatement.  Mia lived life.  I do not make that statement lightly; she knew what she wanted and went after it with gusto.  

Pardon me while a backtrack a bit.....Mia founded Images SalonSpa, was a wife, mother, grandmother, stylist and friend to countless in Tucson and beyond.  She had a gift of making people feel special and she listened well.  She was the first person I ever met in my life that truly didn't judge others.  She extended respect, courtesy and kindness to all walks of life and that decency made people feel valid when the rest of the world didn't.  Mia was a great cook, had an infectious laugh, complimented often, had a million things going on at once, was rarely on time, loved Mexico, adored her husband and sons, would do anything for that precious grand baby of hers, was honest, loved a party, was the party, had a generous spirit, usually did what her heart desired and didn't make excuses.  When clients were in her chair, she made them feel as if they were the center of the universe.  She wasn't perfect, she was just right.  We all loved her for the person she was.  We miss her terribly.

It wouldn't be right to launch our new website and blog and not pay tribute and honor the woman who started it all......on October 9th it would be Mia's birthday.  Mia's favorite color was green - lime green :)  If you happen to be at Images SalonSpa on 10/9, you can be sure there will be a lot of lime green.  It's Mia's day after all and it's still her house and it would be rude to not have a birthday party for our girl.  We love you Mia!