NEW AT IMAGE SALON AND SPA The Emporium at Image is a new seasonal shopping experience stocked with all your favorites. The Emporium changes with each season so you will always be able to find exactly what you need when you need it. Visit the Emporium for gift giving. It’s loaded with ideas for everyone on your list. Purchase a Gift Certificate and customize it with a gift from the Emporium. Our Staff will help you. DRIVE UP SERVICE!! Try our NEW Drive Up Service if you’re in a hurry or just simply can’t park and come in. Phone ahead and order what you need; shampoo, conditioners, treatments, Gift Certificates or any other retail item; pay for it over the phone with a credit card, then drive up to the curb and phone; we’ll bring it right out to you! July 13, 2009 - In Salon Advanced Color Education Class Advanced Coloration is manufactured in ITALY, the fashion and hair color capital of the world, and is the best hair color available to date. Advanced Coloration uses a newly developed technology: refining the color molecule to a micro-pigment, with the highest purity color pigment available on the market today, combining with the lowest ammonia content and superior conditioning complex, imparting unparalleled luminous shine and vibrant long-lasting color. Your hair color is literally in High Definition. Because of this new technology, nearly no damage occurs in the hair coloring process. The color pigments used in most color lines today are large molecules called “macro” molecules. Hair color then utilizes agents to open the hair shaft to deposit the color pigment. Because the molecule is so large, the hair shaft has to be opened more, to deposit the pigment. The ingredients that are used in the opening process are what causes most of the damage and scalp irritation and leaves the hair dull & dry. If the color molecules were smaller, the hair shaft would not need to be opened as far and; therefore, far less of the damaging ingredients would be needed. Advanced Coloration refines the color molecule further than ever before to a “micro” molecule state, requiring nearly none of the damaging ingredients. This allows the hair shaft to remain more intact; therefore, leaving the hair in far superior condition with incredible shine and a healthier scalp. Imagine how much more vibrant your hair color can be with so many more color molecules occupying the same space. This is High Definition technology. Advanced Coloration is unique and will achieve 100% gray coverage! Advanced Coloration is truly has brought hair color into the 21st Century. Corporate Services Every business has occasion when they want to impress a client, win a new customer, or do something special for their employees. Let the team at Image help you achieve your company’s goals. Dedicated employees are a company’s most valuable resource; show them you recognize their efforts and reward them with a gift that gives something back…….health, beauty and wellness. The staff at Image Salon and Spa has a host of ideas for rewarding employees. Whether it’s a gift basket of fine products or a gift certificate to be used for salon or spa services, our professional team will assist you in choosing a distinctive gift that will reflect your good taste. Gift Certificates make wonderful recognition gifts, incentives and bonuses and are available at any price per employee. Gratuity is always at your discretion and may be added to any Gift Certificate. Summer Hair Care When the temperature rises, the great outdoors calls. All of a sudden - after months of cold dry air, wind and snow - your hair is exposed to a new range of harsh elements including the sun, salt and chlorine. How do you keep your tresses beautiful all season long? Keeping your hair healthy and well moisturized is key to preventing summer damage. Summer sun, heat, humidity, and chlorine from the pool can damage your hair’s cuticle and result in dry, drab, split, brittle or frizzy hair and ends. Spending a lot of time outdoors in the sun can both dry out and damage your hair. Split ends are especially a problem during the summer. To avoid them, you should have your hair trimmed on a regular basis during the summer months. We recommend getting your hair cut every six weeks. By doing so, you can eliminate a lot of damaged hair. To protect your hair from the elements: 1. Shield your hair from sun damage by using a shampoo and conditioner with UV protection. Use a leave-in conditioner weekly to give your hair an extra moisture surge and throw your hair in a braid after applying the leave-in product for deeper penetration. 2. Before exposing your hair to harsh chemicals like chlorine or salt saturate your hair with tap water and comb through a conditioner. This will provide your hair with a protective barrier, and make it easier to rinse out chemicals. 3. Clean and condition your hair after swimming. As soon as you can get to a shower rinse out those damaging chemicals. Chlorine and salt tend to cling to your hair, and are difficult to shampoo out. When you hit the showers use a hot oil treatment for one minute before you shampoo, this will effectively clean most of the chlorine out of your hair. 4. Fend off UV with styling products. You've made it a habit to use sun block on your skin, make sure to treat your locks to the same protection. During the summer include UV hair-care products in your regular regime. 5. Cover up with style. Find a flouncy hat and scarves you love to protect your hair from the elements while looking fabulous! 6. Take special care of color-treated hair. Hair that has been dyed or highlighted is especially prone to UV damage. Color-treated hair is already damaged, the sun will make the cuticle even rougher which makes hair more fragile and dried out. Take care of color-treated hair by deep condition your hair using a product containing keratin, jojoba oil, wheat germ protein or other natural ingredients that increases moisture, shine and elasticity. Our favorite summer hair care line is Redken After Sun. Redken’s exclusive Interbond Conditioning System and advanced Hydra-Shield Complex with Soplexyl™, a patented UV filter, provide powerful protection while restoring lost moisture and luminous shine. • Gently cleanses and restores moisture • Removes minerals, chlorine and salt deposits • Helps repair sun-damaged hair • Protects and defends against environmental aggressors • Water-resistant formula protects hair from UVA/UVB rays and the absorption of chlorine & minerals • Nourishes and conditions • Creates a sleek, polished look with multi-dimensional shine Copyright © 2011 Image Salon and Spa - Cumming, GA.  All Rights Reserved.