Salon Happenings

I’m excited to tell you what’s been happening with the salon! As you may know we have assorted hair and spa treatments available. I have recently been certified to perform the hottest hair trend around called the Brazilian Blowout. I am pleased to report that the dozen or so treatments I’ve done have been phenomenal! Who do you know that has the most unruly hair? I am personally hosting a *Challenge.* I’m looking for
THE MOST UNRULY HAIR! For the month of December, those who send me a picture of your most unruly hair will be entered into a contest… The contest will go like this…

***GRAND PRIZE- Complete Hair Makeover/ Brazilian Blowout, Hair Color Treatment,
Hair Cut and Hair Style.
***FIRST PLACE- Keratin Express Treatment and Hair Cut with Style
***SECOND PLACE- $50 GIFT CERTIFICATE
***THIRD PLACE- $25 GIFT CERTIFICATE

Rules of the contest: To enter the contest, just send your pictures with complete contact information on the back of the picture. All photos to be considered must have: Full Name, Address, Phone, and email if available. All photos received will become property of Vickie Hildreth and photos will not be returned. Should your photo be selected, you agree to allow Vickie Hildreth from A Better Cut to use your photo for press release purposes and for her advertising at no additional cost to her other than what has already been promised. Only one photo per person may be entered. All entrants must be 18 or older or have written parent consent and release. All photos must be received by December 21, 2010. Winners will be chosen & notified by 12-22, 2010. Winning services can be redeemed anytime after 12-27-2010.

My Christmas wish for you- For you to have more time in your day and to relax a little more so you can spend quality fun-filled time with family and friends. I am offering my clients, family and friends tons of Christmas Specials- I want to make your shopping easy and painless! Here’s what’s in store for you:

***Christmas Specials***

New Year Makeover-
30 minute massage (Value $40)
Hair cut (Value $25)
Color Treatment (Value $55- one color)
Keratin Express Treatment (Value $50)
PACKAGE OFFER: $150




Relax Package-
One hour massage (Value $60)
Paraffin Dip (Value $40)
Facial Wax (Value $10)
PACKAGE OFFER: $80

Color Package-
Color Treatment- (Value $55- one color)
Keratin Express Treatment (Value $50)
Hair Cut (Value $25)
PACKAGE OFFER: $100

Brazilian Blowout Package-
Brazilian Blowout (Value $200-$300 depending on length)
Hair Cut (Value $25)
PACKAGE OFFER: $175


Just so you understand what all services we offer please see below:

ABOUT BRAZILIAN BLOWOUT:
No more frizzy hair!   Wish you could have perfect strands right out of the shower?
Brazilian Blowout is the most innovative and effective professional hair smoothing treatment in the world. The process actually improves the condition of the hair by creating a protective protein layer around the hair shaft to eliminate frizz and smooth the cuticle. The end result is smooth, healthy, conditioned hair with radiant shine. The process does not completely straighten the hair rather it leaves the hair with plenty of volume and body. The hair can still be styled as curly or wavy hair.
Brazilian Blowout does not use harsh chemicals. It's actually a Keratin Treatment applied through an innovative process that transforms frizzy, unruly hair into silky, shiny and healthy hair. This keratin based treatment is a natural substance, the primary protein of the skin, hair and nails and gives hair the ability to return to its original healthy, shiny, smooth state.

The entire treatment takes about one to one and half hours, depending on the length of your hair. Brazilian Blowout process includes washing hair with clarifying shampoo followed by an application of the Brazilian Blowout proprietary polymer system. After the hair is dry, the Brazilian Blowout solution is sealed by a high temperature flat iron, the solution is rinsed followed by Acai hair care products that infuse the hair with an exclusive blend of native smoothing properties derived from the proprietary Brazilian Super-Nutrient Complex. This complex allows for a continual and cumulative smoothing effect to occur while the hair is washed and styled in between professional treatments. The Brazilian Blowout Treatment can last for up to twelve weeks and the treatment simply washes away over time and then your hair returns to its normal state. As you repeat the Brazilian Blowout Treatment every few months, you will be able to observe the improved quality of hair grown after the Treatment was applied.
Taking care of your hair after the Brazilian Blowout Treatment is effortless. The amount of time required to style hair will decrease dramatically and in some cases is wash and go. This treatment restores hair resiliency to humidity, rain or sweat and will no longer affect your hairstyle.

ABOUT KERATIN EXPRESS TREATMENTS:
Keratin Express Smoothing Treatment is a semi-permanent option that lets you "dip your toe in the water" of straightening treatments. If you've ever wondered what it would be like to straighten curly, frizzy or unruly hair you can try the Brazilian Express at a lesser cost, in less time and with less of a commitment. You even have the option to wear your hair curly after one of these treatments.
PARAFIN DIP TREATMENTS:

Paraffin wax is widely used by therapists to reduce pain and increase movement in patients' hands and feet. It is effective for treating the symptoms of carpal tunnel syndrome, arthritis and gout.
Benefits of Paraffin-Paraffin wax treatments provide a controlled moist heat. The wax's specific heat helps increase circulation and loosens synovial fluid in joints, which can prepare your hands for exercise or function. As a beauty treatment, paraffin also moisturizes the skin and opens pores.



Lastly- I am updating all my client, colleague, and friends contact information. I have most everyone’s email addresses however I am seeking your true snail mail addresses as well. For each of you who email or mail me your updated contact information, will receive a special gift from me.



I thank you for your past support and look forward to serving you and your friends in the future.

Very truly yours,

Vickie Hildreth

Thankful and Thoughtful

So Thanksgiving has came and gone. Truly expected to be in the Christmas spirit by now. Don't get me wrong, I am thankful for so many things. Our Karla has been with us a year and a half now, my Caleb and Cameo are healthy and happy. Most of the time...Scott has been back to work for a few months now. (As many of you may recall he was off for a year after the factory, Kobelco, he worked at, closed). Truly thankful for things to be feeling more 'normal'. Always thankful for my work, I am blessed to be surrounded by the girls I work with and my great clients who keep coming back. Most importantly, I'm blessed to have such a great family and wonderful friends who have stood by us during a difficult year.
The financial issues that came with a down economy and an unemployed husband paled in comparison to what happened in October. My best friend of 24 years lost her beloved 13 year old son to suicide. Not a day goes by that he's not thought of by many of us. I realized how wonderful my clients were when I took a week off without notice and they were beyond supportive. What a gift.
Now that things are seriously on the upswing for our family I look around and realize who is still with us and those who have left for whatever reason. If there are gifts to having hard times it is realizing who you can truly count on and and finding your true inner strength.
That being said, I hope my family, friends and clients know they can count on me to do my best to help them feel better. Whether it is through beauty and massage at the salon or just a listening ear.
Thankfully yours,
Vickie