the ultimate salon experience salon portfolio and profile the mcs team menu of services new aveda products [shop] aveda mcs newletter mcs in the news what's hot this season getting in touch for media (440) 449-0999 6255 wilson mills ~ highland heights, ohio © 1997-2008 michael christopher salon, all rights reserved	summer 10 · fall/winter 09-10 · spring/summer 09 · fall/winter 08-09 · spring/summer 08 · fall/winter 07-08 ·	fall/winter 09-10 “fashion fades, only style remains the same.” coco chanel the perfect mix there is an aveda cocktail for every occasion. mcs mix-masters invented these special blends to meet all your haircare needs! curl power... equal parts be curly and retexturizing gel. the retexturizing gel gives extra hold to keep the frizz at bay while the be curly cuts the wet look you get with gel alone. smooth waves... add 5 pumps of phomollient to 50-cent-size dollop of defining whip and use on shoulder-length hair—it keeps curls chunky-looking, cuts flyaways, and adds natural shine. voila! beach hair! outrageous volume... sprinkle pure abundance hair potion close to the roots and follow with air control in small bursts. these 2 products deliver dry volume and amazing texture. define & shine... mix a couple of drops of brilliant emollient with the brilliant hair spray for a finishing product. not too oily, with just the right amount of hold. eco center aveda is proud to be the first beauty company to have “cradle to cradle” certification (c2c) of 4 of its botanical ingredients (sandalwood oil, rose oil, lavender oil, and urukru). the essence of c2c thinking is select materials and processes that, throughout their life cycle, have the least possible adverse impact on people and the environment. aveda is only the 2nd company in the usa to receive this certification, and it’s the 1st company in the beauty industry. mcs is proud to partner with this environmental leader! bits and pieces we appreciate the patronage of your entire family. because we love children and are concerned for their safety, we ask that you do not leave them unattended. to a small child, sharp instruments and hot irons can look like toys. we also ask that you consult with our stylists before you leave your teenager at the salon to ensure clear communication between the stylist, your child, and you. thank you! take advantage of these freebies and extras ... bang & neck trims between haircuts • beard, mustache & eyebrow trim with men’s cut • eyebrow tinting with any color service • relaxing scalp massage with adult haircut • rinse & warm aroma towel after men’s haircut • looking for a fun girls night out? if you belong to a group or club that is looking for something fun and different to do, mcs is the place for you! We offer hands-on workshops and classes at the salon on monday evenings. we can customize the class to fit your needs—whether it’s a byob (bring your own blow-dryer) hairstyling class, or a teen skincare workshop (skincare education and makeup lessons), or just-for-fun spa party for friends. call or email angela or marianne for details and make your next get together one to remember! idea contest the best ideas for mcs often come from our guests. email your “idea” for mcs to mnicolli@michaelchristophersalon.com between now and january 1, 2010 and our team will vote on your ideas. the winner of the idea contest will be awarded a $100 mcs gift certificate in january. good luck! additionally, congratulations to mcs guest stacy kachline for winning our “rescheduling contest.” guests who scheduled their next appointment before they left the salon in august and september were entered into a raffle to win a $100 gift certificate to mcs. congrats stacy! new nail service opi introduces a new gel polish lacquer system that is nothing short of brilliant! it is brushed on similar to nail polish, then it gets a uv-cure for color that lasts up to 2 weeks! the perfect solution for the professional woman, special occasions, extended vacations—any occasion that demands long-lasting color. all of the top opi shades are available, and changing or removing colors is simple; they soak off in as little as 15 minutes! this new gel system is ideal for those who have shorter, natural nails and want their polish to stay looking great for 2 weeks. these strong yet flexible nail enhancements offer the finest workability and wearability available today. ask your nail technician if this new service is right for you! find us! we want to be your friend... find us on facebook! from darren & marianne as we are approaching our 15th year in business, we would like to take this opportunity to thank you, our guests, for your continued loyalty and patronage. we have always prided ourselves on providing the warmest and most professional atmosphere possible for your aveda salon experience. we are been truly gratified to hear time and again from many of you how much our team efforts are appreciated. and, of course, your continued patronage allows us to maintain the high standards you are accustomed to. we are proud to use exclusively aveda haircolor that is 97% naturally derived, long-lasting, fade-resistant hair color that delivers excellent color, superior condition, and great shine. we know how much you appreciate the relaxing botanical aroma and the excellent performance of aveda products as well as the fact that you leave the salon looking great and knowing you have made a positive choice for your own health and the health of the planet. meanwhile, we have been trying these last few years to swim against the tide of rising costs for aveda products. in fact, looking back we find that our pricing has remained unchanged since 2004! we are constantly doing our research to ensure we are being true to our mission of being the best aveda salon experience at a fair price. going forward, we’ve implemented the smallest possible price increase on services in order to lessen the impact on you during these challenging economic times. everyone wants value, now more than ever, and we will continue to come to work everyday with the goals of exceeding your expectations and practicing our craft with passion. we realize you have a choice of salons, and we appreciate your choosing michael christopher salon. we wish you and your families a healthy, happy holiday season and great 2010! mcs mission statement devoted to our guests our goal is exceed our guests’ expectations before, during, and after each visit while providing high quality services at a fair price. committed to our team we work together as a team and support each other because we strive for a consistent salon experience for every guest. passionate about our art our team attends education together to continually feed our creativity, advance our technical skills, and bring our guests latest trends & techniques. environmentally responsible our commitment to the aveda mission allows us to take care of our guests’ beauty needs while respecting the environment. honesty, loyalty, & integrity we approach every situation with honesty; we are loyal to our guests and to each other, and we pride ourselves on integrity. salon buzz welcome welcome, experienced nail technician jennifer ranells. she complements our talented nail team because she enjoys people and pays attention to details. some of jennifer’s favorites include manicures and spa pedicures. welcome, front desk coordinator lisa dicicco. her helpful and calm personality make her a nice addition to the front desk team. she is working hard to learn the names of our extended mcs family, so please introduce yourself during your next salon visit. welcome apprentice jessica emerman. she is a brown aveda institute graduate who is eager to start her career at mcs. jessica loves the beauty industry and making people feel good. she is currently involved in the mcs apprenticeship program and is excited to start working with guests. congratulations congratulations to stylist nikki culliton and her husband dan on the birth of their first baby, daniel john, born april 13th, weighing 9lbs. 3oz. and 21 inches long. nikki returned to mcs in august. congratulations to stylist lindsay clark, her husband ryan, and big sister nina on the birth of their second baby, anthony frank, born august 1st, weighing 7lbs. 6oz. and 19 1/4 inches long. lindsay returned to mcs in october.