Thursday, May 31, 2012

Altered Ego: The NaKed Truth weeks 3 and 4

Altered Ego: The NaKed Truth weeks 3 and 4: This is ths NAKED TRUTH!!!! This is the blog where I post embarrassing photos of myself without makeup, to watch the progression of my age ...

The NaKed Truth weeks 3 and 4

This is ths NAKED TRUTH!!!!
This is the blog where I post embarrassing photos of myself without makeup, to watch the progression of my age spots dissapear using AVEDAS ENBRIGTENMENT, This is week 4, I did not post week 3 photos so I will post them both here.
This is my experience so far.
I do see a gradual fadding of them. My skin feels great and I love the way the product feels on my skin and it dosen't take very much. The first week I used too much serum, one full pump was too much, so half a pump is all you need.
But the one negative I have experienced is I have really broken out. I have had problems with acne since I was 10 years old, so I have always used skin care for acne, but as I have gotten older I have needed to use anti-aging produts, who knew you cobeeuld get a pimple inside of a wrinkle!! So then I have been using acne products during the day and the anti-aging line at night and that seemed to work. Using the AVEDA EMBRIGHTENMENT both night and day, I see why I was having breakouts.
This week I have been using both the acne and the embrigtenment and it's clearing up and my spots are still fading. I think it's a great combination.
Here are the photos from the last 2 weeks,half way through my 8 week experiement. Can't wait to see them in 4 weeks from know!



ahh much better with makeup!!!

If you look back 2 weeks on the previous blogs you can see the difference!!

I do carry them at the salon at the same price and you get to support your local buisness while getting free shipping!!! Oh and not to mention, your skin will look absolutley radiant!
See you soon and have a great day!

P.S The month of June get a 5 step mini chemical peel for only $20!! That will give you a jump start on a fresher cleaner look!!!
















Monday, May 28, 2012

Mondays 411!!!! It's a BIG DEAL!!!!!

Hey everyone!!!! It's Monday but not much longer!!!
So we have news at the salon, BIG news in case you haven't heard yet!!
So BIG that we are going to be CELEBRATING  for the next few weeks!!! And YES that means there will be cake or some other sweet treat!!!!
DRUMROLL Please!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
KERATIN COMPLEX by COPPOLLA is the FIRST and so far only KERATIN SMOOTHING/BLOWOUT TREATMENT to be OSHA CERTIFIED!!!!
This means that it's not filled with formeldehyde and kinds of crazy lethal toxins that will poison us all, there has been ALOT of controversary on this product and there are many companys producing similar products, many have been removed and discontinued.
So having this OSHA certification is VERY IMPRESSIVE !!!!!!!
For your conveience I have copied and pasted the info page just for you!!!!

What is Keratin Complex?

Have you ever wished that your hair was more manageable? Softer? Smoother? Had more shine? Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy is the answer.


This revolutionary smoothing system infuses Keratin deep into the hair cuticle, eliminating up to ninety-five percent of frizz and curl and leaving the hair smooth, shiny and luxurious. Results typically last 3 to 5 months depending on hair type.
Our client testimonials refer to Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy as “life changing.” It rejuvenates and revitalizes the hair, giving it a softer, silkier feel that everyone raves about.
Unlike other salon services, the more you treat your hair, the healthier it becomes. With each treatment, the build-up of Keratin makes the hair:
  • Smoother and Silkier
  • Straighter and Shinier
  • Easier and Faster to blow-dry
  • Close to being “maintenance-free"

Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy encases the hair follicle with a keratinous bond to:

  • Promote Healing
  • Block the effects of humidity
  • Prevent environmental toxins from entering the hair.
Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy is gentle enough to use on all hair types: color treated, chemically processed, bleached or highlighted.

This service is only available in salons and is administered by specially trained stylists in the Keratin Complex Smoothing therapy

Well there you go!!!!
I know this will make your mornings and your life easier! 
AND TO SWEETEN THE DEAL, AS IF CAKE WASN'T ENOUGH, WE ARE GIVING YOU A $50.00 DISCOUNT!!!!!!!
Please don't wait to long to call, the books are starting to fill up fast!!! See you all soon 715-832-4040!!!!
    Have a great night!
       Destiny












 Complex Smoothing Therapy methods.

Monday, May 21, 2012

mondays 411

It's Monday and this is the 411!!!!
What a great and successful week we had, thank you everyone!!!!
I did so many fresh lemon pedicures my hands hurt, I'm suprised I have any skin left!!!!
Special is running untill the end of the month so make your appointment early while I still have hands!!! Only $35!!
I'm just LOVING this beautiful weather!!! Today was absolutely WONDERFUL!!! I enjoyed the morning out on my porch with a good friend, nothing like fresh homemade bluberry pancakes, rosemary eggs , fresh coffee and great conversation.
Tonight I see that I sunburned my face while outside, so tommorrow I'll be using AVEDAs MOISTURE TINT because it has an SPF of 15 and will give me a sheer coverage while protecting my skin.
So along with the ongoing pedicure special for the month of May, you may also get 15% off  the MOISTURE TINT!!!
 Now you'r feet will be smooth and your skin will naturally glow without being burned!
Have a great night and I can't wait to see you all tomorrow!!!
                                        Destiny

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Altered Ego: The NAKED Truth

Altered Ego: The NAKED Truth: Okay so I am 1 week in, and it only took me half of the week to get over the fact that I posted pictures of my naked face with a close up of...

Wednesday, May 16, 2012

The NAKED Truth

Okay so I am 1 week in, and it only took me half of the week to get over the fact that I posted pictures of my naked face with a close up of my 'age spots' on facebook! So here we go  again!
First off I want to talk about the product AVEDA ENBRIGHTENMENT

http://www.aveda.com/products/5234/Collections/EnbrightenmentTM/index.tmpl

here is the link with all the details and the prices, I do carry them all at the salon, same price but no shipping!!!
I really like the way the cleanser feels on my skin, it's a thicker cream consistensy,  glides on nice and smooth, my skin feels really clean afterwards, not tight like some cleansers.
Toner feels nice, a thicker lotion. Does not tingel, just feels nice, maybe soothing.
Serum is the 3rd step. I always use way too much, you don't need but a drop.
Last step is the moisturizer, I am using the cream, and love it! Just a littel bit goes along way.
I don't see a major difference yet, but it's only been a week.
Here's the pictures from today, take a look and see what you think!

BROWN SPOT BY EAR

FEW SPOTS UNDER EYE AREA


Much better with make up on!!
So this is weel 1, I plan to continue for the full 8 weeks, and I hope all my spots are gone!!



Monday, May 14, 2012

411 with a scoop of Starbucks!!

Where in the world did this Monday go??? I have completely lost track of time!!
Usually I'm enjoying a nice hot cup of deliciousness, aka coffe a nice shade of beige, while I do this blog post. But since it's 10 at night, I'm enjoying a tiny littel dish of Starbucks Coffee ice cream instead!!
OK here's the 411 for the week!
Everyone is LOVING the $35 LEMON SUGAR PEDICURES!!!! We will be offering them all month, but sadly the samples are almost gone! I can't seem to find anymore of the littel plastic containers, but I'll keep looking!
Yes we are still making FRESH SQUEEZED LEMONADE as well! Sugar free of course, just a hint of Stevia and tonight  I served it with FRESH PINEAPPLE SAGE leaves!!! YUMMY!!!!!

We will be running some kind of fun littel something  on friday, I'll be putting it up on Facebook when I know what it is!!

My weekend was absolutely AMAZING!! I went to the cities and took a class by an artist Jeff Hirsch,on encaustic wax art. This is an ancient art form, painting with hot beeswax and irons. I even got to use a littel blow torch!! I made some really unique and beautiful peices, I will have them on display at the salon this week for a short while.I'm EXCITED to share them with all of you! So of course just as you guessed it, it is definately my new obsession!!!
I have been working all day at my house in my littel art studio making space for my new encaustics, and am planning having some BEAUTIFUL PEICES for SALE by the end of June.
So first I need to make 1000 nekclaces and get those sold because that has been my last obsession and wouldn't you know I just placed a huge order online and have a million and one beautiful beads and so forth sitting in my studio!!!

Just a littel side  note, summer is just around the corner  and I plan on taking a few weekends and some time during the weeks off to spend with my girls and my huney and off course to have a giant yard sale! So please continue to pre-book your appointments with flexability!!!If you know of an important date, and you need me for sure, please do contact me at the salon or message me and I will get back to you, I don't mind scheduling around your special events!!
Have a great night everyone!! Sweet dreams! And I will be looking forward to seeing you all this week!
I really loved the quote for sunday I posted on Facebook , so I will close with that!
 " make happy those who are near,and those who are far will come"
              Wishing you all happiness
                  Destiny












Wednesday, May 9, 2012

Altered Ego: THE NAKED TRUTH

Altered Ego: THE NAKED TRUTH: Welcome to THE NAKED TRUTH! This is a very bold and daring blog/experiement for me! It may not seem like it for some, but for me it makes m...

THE NAKED TRUTH

Welcome to THE NAKED TRUTH!
This is a very bold and daring blog/experiement for me! It may not seem like it for some, but for me it makes me a littel nervous!
Very few ever see me without my makeup on, not even at the pool! Im not sure if it's because of pride or embarresment. I don't have disfiguring scars or burns or horrible acne. 
Maybe it's a control issue. I can always create the look I want , no matter what, like a mask, dose'nt matter what or how I feel inside, the outside is always smiling with pretty pink lip gloss.
I do think it's fun, and I love feeling girlie, but I shouldn't have to feel like I can never be seen without.
So all of this being said for this reason. AVEDA has a skin care line called ENBRIGHTENMENT http://www.aveda.com/products/5234/Collections/EnbrightenmentTM/index.tmpl I posted the link to view all the products .
Basically it claims to REDUCE THE APPEARANCE OF DARK SPOTS BY 34% in 8 WEEKS, when using the system. I have a few beige/brown spots on my face, my complexion is slightly red in the T-Zone area, I also have a few lines, between my eyebrows, the dreaded elevens, and a line on the left side of my mouth by my lip, also I have occasional breakouts. Previuos to this week i had been using acne products by day and anti-aging by night, incorporating the 5 step mini- chemical peel I do at the salon.
I self photographed my face at the salon last week without my make-up on to show the discolorations and will each week for the 8 weeks to see the difference the product claims to make. What do they say? The truth is in the pudding?? Well let's find out!

I will say I do like the way the prduct feels on my face and it dosen't take very much, the first few times I could of cleansed and moisturized down to my knees!! A littel does go along way!

Ok heres the before pictures
Here you can see the redness, pimples,lines




DARK SPOT ON CHEEK

LINES BY EYES and UNEVEN SKIN TONE


FEW BROWN SPOTS UNDER EYE AREA


THE AFTER MAKEUP PHOTO!!!!!


I do carry all the products in salon, if you want to try them please stop in! They are the same price as listed on the website, but you save on shipping, get to support your small buisness and have a cup of coffee with us!!! How fabulous is that!!!!!!!!
See you soon!
Destiny




Tuesday, May 8, 2012

its mothers day, like it or not

Mother's Day is literally just around the corner. This is usually a very fun day, lot's of flowers, laughter, cards, and time spent together over lunch, reminsicing over childhood memories.It seems every where you go it's all about celebrating the wonderful woman in your life, who gave birth to you, or raised you or mentored you.

But for some of us, this day is a painful reminder of what we are missing in our lives. Through broken relationships, abandoment, missunderstandings and sadly even death.
Iv'e never seen a card that expresses those sentiments 'thanks for not being there' or 'why did you leave'.
I am fortunate enough to still have my Mom alive, but saddly we don't have that wonderful relationship that I so envy when I see other Moms come into the salon with their daughters, lauging and making plans for shopping and seeing a movie or even going for dinner.
 It may never be and I have to accept that. Maybe that is why I go overboard with my own girls, filling that need I have in a reverse kind of way, I just want them to always know that no matter what I will always love them more than anything in the world. I'm sure they may need therapy later on in life because of it!!
I want all girls, woman, mothers, grandaughters, grandmas, aunts, etc to feel love on this Mothers Day, no matter what the cicrcumstances of relationship are.
Remember these truths
 ~You are WORTHY
worthy of love and to be loved
~You make a DIFFERENCE
~You have a PURPOSE
that you were designed uniquely for
~You are filled with VIRTUE and INTEGRITY
let no one  try and tell you otherwise
~You are an AMAZING person
~You are BEAUTIFUL
inside and out
~Your LAUGH is contagious
~Your SMILE is GENUINE
~You are a JOY to know
~You are a GIFT to the world
~This is the BEAUTIFUL TRUTH of who YOU ARE!!!!

Come and CELEBRATE the BEAUTY of you this upcoming Mother's Day week with us. We will have a littel something special just for you. If you don't have the time or finances to treat yourself,please don't let that stop you from coming in just for a moment, and if you can, stay for a cup of coffee and great conversation, I never have answers but I am a great listener!
Enjoy your week and don't ever forget how much you are loved and the value you hold!
                                                     Happy Mother's Day Ladies
                                                                Destiny  

Monday, May 7, 2012

411 what are you waiting for????

Wow!! It's Monday allready!!!! How quickly the weekend races by!!!
So it's the 411 blog where I tell you about all the FUN sales,deals,promos and HAPPENINGS at the salon!!

Last week I posted the $35 LEMON SUGAR pedicure, and everyone has loved it so far!! We were going to run it for 2 weeks, but have been doing so many and having only oneRELAXING MASSAGING pedicure chair, it's going on for the whole month so we can accomodate all of you!!!!!
And yes there are still some FREE SAMPLES of freshly made LEMON SUGAR scrub!

So please call ahead of time to reserve your spot and I will have a nice cold pitcher of FRESHLY SQUEEZED lemonaid with a hint of lime and a touch of stevia, waiting just for your ENJOYMENT!!

Oh and lets not forget the AMAZING new color!!! REDKEN CHROMATICS!!! I have been coloring out of my mind!!!! Talk about INCREDIBLE SHINE and a ton of fullness!!!! Thank you for trying something new and if you haven't yet ,what are you waiting for?!?!? I promise  you will absolutely LOVE your new hair!!!!! Add a hint of TONE or a LITTEL SHIMMER or a bit of DEPTH or a DRAMATIC COLOR change!!! Any way you want to do it, we can CREATE a BRILLIANT new hue for you!!!


The week is going to fly by again, just like the last one, so call ahead 715-832-4040!!! Can't wait to pamper you all!!!!! Destiny

Thursday, May 3, 2012

cant wait to see you!!!!!!

Good morning friends!!!!!
This week has been wonderful so far!!! Its almost the weekend. I can't beleive it!!!!

The fresh lemon pedicures have been a huge success!!! We will be offering them all next week too!!! and I will be giving you all FREE samples of the scrub to take home and enjoy in the shower as well!! So get them now before they are gone!!!! So sit back and unwind with  a refreshing pedicure and glass of freshly squeezed lemonade and let us pamper the daylights out of you!! Oh and the best part is its only 35 bucks!!! Yep you save 15 bucks so you can go buy a new pair of sandels to show off those pretty littel tootsie toes, without guilt!!!!!

Don't forget to check out the awesome new Redken CHROMATICS color!!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4xlUj2qWaCQ

Quick littel 3 minute video to get you super excited !!!!!! Makes me feel like a kid in the candy store!!!

Please enjoy this beautiful day!!!! I know I will seeing you all leave with smiles on your face as you leave the salon!!! Thank you for being a part of Altered Ego!!!!!
                   Beautiful day, beautiful you!
                               Destiny