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Just Back From the Haircolor Conference in LA
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Throngs of haircolorists met in Los Angeles to attend the ninth annual Energizing Summit. The Summit is sponsored by the American Board of Certified Haircolorists, an organization of haircolorists whose mission is to raise the degree of expertise of haircolorists around the country.
The Energizing Summit is a high-level haircolor conference where individuals learn about the latest techniques and products. Our Co-owner/Stylist Connie Koehnke attended and was thrilled with the number and variety of classes available.
Connie says, “I saw things at the conference I have never seen before, and I have been a stylist for 30-years. The class I enjoyed the most was on the Balayage technique. The number of people teaching this hands-on class made it really easy to learn. (There were two teachers for each student!) I also enjoyed the haircolor forum, where a panel of haircolor experts were willing to answer questions the audience posed to them. The information was amazing. The best part of the conference was that it was not sponsored by any manufacturer, so all of the information was generic, basic hair color theory knowledge to use with any color line.”
“At the end of the Summit I was excited to get back to the Hair Connection in Neenah, to share the knowledge with the rest of our team. There were so many classes I would have enjoyed taking, but didn’t have the time. I would definitely recommend this Summit to any haircolorist.”
The Hair Connection Promotes Breast Cancer Awareness
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Chances are you know someone affected by breast cancer. Over 182,000 new cases of breast cancer will be diagnosed in American women this year, according to the American Cancer Society. When you add that number to the women who are already fighting this disease, the numbers are staggering. This October, The Hair Connection is joining with women around the country to promote breast cancer awareness and prevention.
Because breast cancer has affected staff and clientele, owners Jeanne Mykel and Connie Koehnke want to help spread awareness and contribute toward funding research. Getting involved to meet the needs of the community is a win – win for everyone. All through October, a pink donation box will be available in the lobby for customer donations, and 10% of all retail sold will go directly to the “Susan G. Komen for the Cure” campaign for breast cancer awareness.
During the promotion, customers will be draped in pink capes, offered pink lemonade, and for every sale of a pink flat iron, the manufacturer will contribute $10.00 toward breast cancer awareness. The Hair Connection will also donate $1.00 for every new client haircut and $5.00 for every hair color.
“I really like the pink flat iron idea,” said Susan Hamilton, parent of two teenage daughters and Race For The Cure participant for the last five years, “Women need to be aware of the choices they make everyday in their diet and exercise that contribute to their breast health in the long run. The flat irons are a great reminder. Eating right and staying in shape are two ways you can greatly reduce your risk of breast cancer, and I like the idea of starting every day thinking pink.”
Risk factors for breast cancer are more prevalent in Caucasian women, and are greatly increased with age, lack of physical activity, and the accompanying weight gain. Risk is increased again if a family member has been diagnosed with the disease. The staff of The Hair Connection would like you to learn more about what you can do if you’re supporting someone with breast cancer, or if you are concerned about your own breast health. Contact www.komen.org for more information. Together we can fight this disease.
August 2008 Hair Connection Salon News
Posted by: | Comments- Come in for any service or purchase of a product and play the Hair Connection Casino game – everyone is a winner!
- We will continue the tanning special thru August – 20 tans for $40
- Refer 2 people to our salon and receive $15 towards product. Just have your referral mention your name.
- New customers to the salon can fill out a questionnaire and be put in a drawing for free product (we’ll draw once a month)
- If you know anyone who would like to donate their hair to Locks of Love have them come here – you pay for the cut, but the style is free (with professional recommendation of styling products you may need with your shorter style). We send the hair in for you!
- We have a great new product for hair thinning or loss – Revive TH. This product stimulates the epidermis of the scalp increasing micro circulation of blood flow to the follicle resulting in improved access to nutrients needed for strong, healthy, faster growing hair
- This month’s special is a free mini make-up session with our Sorme’ mineral based make-up. (Please mention you would like this when you book your appointment.) You will also receive 10% off all make-up purchases that day.
You Will Love Our Pedicures!
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Try our new pedicure room - We are able to do up to 3 pedicures at the same time, and also manicures! We offer a simple relaxing pedicure, which includes soak, buff calluses, file nails, foot massage and polish.
Our spa pedicure is really nice for a bit more pampering – this includes everything in the regular pedicure plus a warming scrub, a hot towel mask, longer foot massage, and a glass of champagne. Please let us know which one you would like when making your appointment.
Where Do You Purchase Your Salon Products?
Posted by: | CommentsHave you ever wondered why salon products are available only in a salon?
Have you also wondered why you have been able, at times, to find your favorite salon products in a discount house at greatly reduced price? The answer to both of these questions lies in understanding how the products are marketed, and how the quality of them is thereby ensured.
Salon Products are to be sold exclusively to salons. (This statement is marked on the products, usually by the product codes.) However, there are times when another company can come along and purchase the products, and then resell them through mass-market chain stores.
This is called “product diversion .”
What you may not know is that salons are very careful to ensure that products are fresh, genuine, and safe to use, i.e. free from harmful amounts of bacteria. Discount stores are not so careful.
Salons always guarantee their products and will always exchange the products or give a full refund. In addition, products you purchase from us go toward a fund for your stylist’s ongoing education.
Do yourself and all those you love a favor, and be sure to purchase your favorite shampooing and styling products directly from your salon. We know the true origin of our products.
Salon products found at a discount store are discounted for a reason (and most of the time they are the same price, if not more). They could be expired, counterfeit, or full of harmful bacteria.
Remember: Let the Buyer Beware.
July 2008 Hair Connection News
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Having trouble controlling your hair in our Fox Valley, Wisconsin humidity? Try Phyto Organics Sea Swell – a light mist for your hair to help lock in moisture and create a little volume!
Our tanning special is still 20 sessions for $40 – and as always the sessions are good for up to a year from the date of purchase.
Are your feet ready for your sandals? $5 off all pedicures this month.
Our clients are our best advertising and we appreciate that! Now, when you refer 2 new clients, you’ll receive a free product (up to $13 value). Just have your friends and family mention your name when booking their appointment.
Hair Connection Helps Katrina Devastated Salon Rebuild
Posted by: | CommentsNEENAH, WI, March 23, 2006 – Hurricane Katrina cost former Michigan native Donald Bryson his home and livelihood. His hair salon and home in New Orleans were completely devastated, but his story was by no means an exception. And although it’s been several months since the disaster, for many business owners, it’s not getting any easier. The Louisiana Weekly and MSNBC.com reported recently that business owners are having great difficulty rebuilding and resuming business since Katrina.
Jeanne Mykel, co-owner of the Hair Connection, learned of Bryson’s plight online through Behind the Chair, a leading cosmetology website, where she found story after story of salon owners who had lost their businesses due to the hurricane. Mykel and co-owner Connie Koehnke decided to help Bryson get back on his feet by donating six hair stations and supplies left over from their recent renovation.
The equipment and supplies will allow Bryson to resume operations of the Bryson International Hair Color Salon. He’s thankful for the help, saying, “… once again, people I did not know came to support me. If it was not for the kindness and all the support of the Hair Connection, my ‘family’ in the hair care business, what or where would I have been?”
Finding transportation for the donated equipment was a challenge, but McCrory Furniture in Oshkosh provided the solution. McCrory’s included Bryson’s equipment with a truckload of customer-donated home furnishings destined for a nearby church.
The Hair Connection, located at 1315 S. Commercial St., Neenah, offers affordable hair styling for the whole family, full-service tanning, and professional nails. Their commitment to the community includes providing complementary haircuts and hair care products to the Christine Ann Center, Harbor House and Candlelight Vision.
Hair Connection Remodels Historic Building
Posted by: | CommentsNEENAH, WI, February 7, 2006 – They could move or they could renovate, but one thing was certain: the Hair Connection needed more room and a new look. Jeanne Mykel and Connie Koehnke, owners of the Hair Connection, made the decision to stay put and renovate, and they’re glad they did.
“Our clients were wonderful,” said Mykel. “Our builder worked around the salon’s schedule. We did an extensive remodeling and only had to close for two days. Everyone stayed upbeat and friendly throughout the entire process.”
Bricks were salvaged from a demolished wall so that the 96-year old building’s original facade could be retained. But the interior received a total makeover.
A spacious, new reception area, handicap accessible styling station, restroom and office now grace a ground level. Walls were moved and new equipment was added on the main level. A professional interior designer pulled it all together, adding the style that Mykel and Koehnke were looking for. “We wanted our salon to feel warm, friendly and up-to-date,” says Mykel. “We know and greet our customers by name, and we pride ourselves on being on the leading edge of style. Now our salon looks the part.”
To kick-off the salon’s grand re-opening celebration, the Hair Connection awarded a free “total makeover” to one lucky contestant. The makeover will be revealed during the Morning Show on February 11th, from 8 am – 9 am, on CBS Channel 5. The makeover recipient will receive a new hairstyle, makeup and professional nails.
Visitors to the Hair Connection between February 11th – 18th are eligible to participate in drawings for free tanning, makeup and retail prizes. All gifts will be awarded February 18, 2006.