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Guest Blogger – Alissa Jones

“Aromatherapy” is the practice of using the natural oils extracted from flowers, bark, stems, leaves, roots or other parts of a plant to enhance psychological and physical well-being.     In Aromatherapy Massage, these oils are added to the body butter used to enhance the overall massage experience.  We call these natural oils, “Essential Oils.”

It is also widely believed that the inhaled aroma from these “essential” oils stimulates brain function. Essential oils are absorbed through the skin, where they travel through the bloodstream and can promote whole-body healing. One example of this is Lavender, which is well known for promoting a sense of relaxation.

Some ideas for using relaxing Lavender oil in your home:

-Add to bath water for soft, smooth, aromatic soaking.

-Dab some on a tissue and place between pillow and pillow case for calm and restful sleep throughout the night.

-Wipe lightly over light bulbs so when the lights are on, the aroma emanates through the room.

Photo Courtesy of Rizzierri

As you may know, SALON EMAGE DAY SPA is an official AVEDA hair salon, and we are proud to announce that we have now added Aveda Essential Oilsto our product collection.  Beginning immediately, the same oils being used in massage in the spa are now being offered to our clients so they can experience some of the many benefits at home.

Make an appointment today for an “Aromatherapy” Massage and we can further discuss the many benefits and uses of Essential Oils.

I look forward to seeing you soon!

Have a blessed weekend!

Alissa J Jones C.M.T.

Guest Blogger – Karen Luster

Photo Courtesy of Nicole Champ

Salon Emage Day Spa would like to introduce you to our newest stylist, Nicole Champ.  Nicole graduated one of the top ten students in her class from Paul Mitchell The School in the spring of 2012.  Being a Warrenton native, it was an easy decision for her become a stylist at Salon Emage Day Spa.

Nicole’s favorite hair lengths to work with are mid length to longer hair and considers her specialties to be Keratin, hair straightening, extensions and color.   She has absolutely fallen in love with the new fall Aveda Neo Goth color line and believes going dark all over, or lowlights are the must do trends for fall.

Nicole appreciates the diversity of being a stylist.  Each client wants a different look which allows each day to be a different adventure!

Nicole loves getting eyelashes and massages.  In her spare time she loves spending time at the beach with her fiancée.  Her favorite products are Moroccan Oil and Shina Mist and if she could, she would bring back the black underneath platinum blonde on top hairstyle.

If you are looking for a fun new color for fall or all over new look, Nicole is your gal!  Call the salon today at 540-341-4052 to make your appointment with Nicole today.

Fashion Credits: FALL RUNWAY TRENDS – How to wear it in Warrenton

Picture #1 Photo Credit: Regeti’s Photography

Picture Number 1:

Shopping Guide: Mycra Pak hooded rain jacket with matching handbag, $236, sizes: petite – x-large at Christine Fox. Brayden cap sleeve dress, sizes: x-small – large by Union of Angels. Tagua ring, Amparo Crafts, Columbia, $14, and Filigree Fun earrings, India, $24 at Latitudes Fair Trade Store.

Beauty Guide: Windswept hair with fringe bang, UNITE styling products, Samantha Perry for Salon Emage Day Spa. Makeup, Enid’ O Cosmetics, Charla Malone for Salon Emage Day Spa. UNITE and Enid’O available at Salon Emage Day Spa.

Photographer: Srinivasa Regeti of Regeti’s Photography

Model: Lindsay Owens

Stylist: Christina Brown

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Shopping Guide: Mycra Pak reversible stadium raincoat, $190, sizes: petite – x-

Picture #2 Photo Credit: Regeti’s Photography

large and skinny jean at Christine Fox. Black turtleneck, sizes x-small – large by Union of Angels. Recycled Pop Top bracelet, Mexico, $24, and Cleopatra earrings silver, Mata Traders, Mexico, $12 at Latitudes Fair Trade Store.

Beauty Guide: Bouffant-bump ponytail, UNITE styling products, Cyndi Welch-Powers for Salon Emage Day Spa. Makeup, Enid’ O Cosmetics, Charla Malone for Salon Emage Day Spa. UNITE and Enid’O available at Salon Emage Day Spa.

Photographer: Srinivasa Regeti of Regeti’s Photography

Model: Sarah Gargagliano

Stylist: Christina Brown

Picture #3 Photo Credit: Regeti’s Photography

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Shopping Guide: Louben cashmere blend coat from Canada, $370, sizes: 2-14 with Longchamp/Paris scarf, $220, and Vanilia pant in Paisley from Germany, $225,  at Christine Fox. Hinged Metal bracelet, India, $14, Tagua ring, Amparo Crafts, Columbia, $14, Metalwork ring, Ana Art Group, India, $6 and Metallic Fringe earrings, $11 at Latitudes Fair Trade Store.

Beauty Guide: Classic bun with the side part, Moroccan Oil styling products, Cyndi Welch-Powers for Salon Emage Day Spa. Makeup, Enid’ O Cosmetics, Charla Malone for Salon Emage Day Spa. Moroccan Oil and Enid’O available at Salon Emage Day Spa.

Photographer: Srinivasa Regeti of Regeti’s Photography

Model: Sarah Gargagliano

Stylist: Christina Brown

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Picture #4 Photo Credit: Regeti’s Photography

Shopping Guide: Juliet blouse, Bolero Riding jacket, and Riding pant, sizes: x-

small – large by Union of Angels. Wide Tiger Eye & Silver ring, Mexico, $19, and earrings at Latitudes Fair Trade Store.

Beauty Guide: Windswept hair with fringe bang, UNITE styling products, Samantha Perry for Salon Emage Day Spa. Makeup, Enid’ O Cosmetics, Charla Malone for Salon Emage Day Spa. UNITE and Enid’O available at Salon Emage Day Spa.

Photographer: Srinivasa Regeti of Regeti’s Photography

Model: Lindsay Owens

Stylist: Christina Brown

Contact Information

Christine Fox

Store Hours: Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Website link: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Christine-Fox/123151594372879

Location: 47 S. Third Street, Old Town Warrenton, VA

Contact: 540-347-3868; christinefoxinc@gmail.com

Latitudes Fair Trade Store

Store Hours:    Monday – Saturday 10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.

Sunday  12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Website link:    www.LatitudesFairTrade.com

Location: 123 Main Street, Old Town Warrenton, VA

Contact: 540-349-2333

Latitudes Fair Trade Store specializes in unique, high quality, handcrafted and fairly-traded products from around the world.

Regeti’s Photography

Studio Hours: By appointment only.

Website link:  www.regetisphotography.com

Location: 92 Main Street, Suite 103, Old Town Warrenton, VA

Contact: 540-349-4040; info@regetis.com

Visit Regeti’s blog at http://myblog.regetisphotography.net/

Regeti’s Photography sessions include boudoir, commercial, portrait and wedding.

Salon Emage Day Spa

Salon and Spa Hours: Tuesday – Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

Friday 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Saturday 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Appointment is necessary. Complimentary hair and makeup consultations available.

Website link: www.salonemage.com

Location: 51 East Lee Street, Old Town Warrenton, VA

Contact: 540-341-4052

An experience awaits you…Nestled in historic Old Town Warrenton, Virginia, Salon Emage Day Spa offers a full suite of services including hair, nails, waxing, makeup, skin, massage, and spa packages. Voted Warrenton’s best salon for the past 7 years.

Union of Angels

Website link: www.unionofangels.com

Location: Find stores at http://www.unionofangels.com/where-to-buy/

Contact Info: stefanie@unionofangels.com

Union of Angels is an international clothing line founded by Fauquier County’s own Cynthia Bapst.

By Guest Blogger Lisa Miller of Main Street Weddings

Makeup: Charla Malone Hair: Samantha Perry

We  are so excited about our next session of Bridal University! On Sunday, March 11 at 1:00 p.m.,  experts from Salon Emage will present Planning to be Picture Perfect, the Dos and Don’ts of Bridal Beauty.

This informative free seminar will be taught by Charla Malone and Cyndi Welch, who will advise future brides on creating a gorgeous hair and makeup look for their wedding day.

Charla and Cyndi are both members of the award-winning Salon Emage Style Team.

Their expertise has been featured in well-known fashion and print work, television work, and on a variety of celebrity clients. Their experience and knowledge of the beauty industry will allow them to make the best recommendations for brides in regard to their wedding day looks.

As a sneak preview of the great advice brides will receive at this seminar, here are Charla and Cyndi’s top ten bridal beauty tips!

#10  DO book your pre-wedding hair and makeup trial and wedding day appointments as soon as possible.

Makeup: Charla Malone, Hair: Ashley Gray, Photocredit:Vithaya Photography

#9    DO wear a button/zip up shirt on the day of the wedding.

#8    DO commit to a skin care regimen six months before the wedding.

#7    Upon engagement, DO evaluate your nutrition and improve your eating habits.

#6    DO have 2 pre-wedding body massages to reduce stress and release toxins.

#5    DO have your hair cut and colored 2 weeks before your wedding day.

#4    DO wear waterproof mascara

#3    DON’T wash your hair the morning of the wedding.

#2    DON’T wax any closer than 7 days prior to the wedding.

#1      DON’T skimp on sleep.

Prospective brides who wish to participate in the Bridal University seminars are encouraged to pre-register in person at Main Street Weddings (88 Main Street, Warrenton, VA 20186) or via telephone (540.347.4205) or email (info@mainstreetwedddings.com).

By Contributing Blogger Brittany Cooper

You know Salon Emage but do you know Melanee Montalvo, owner of Salon Emage Day Spa. Melanee has been

Salon Emage Day Spa Owner, Melanee Montalvo

working her magic on hair for over 25 years and has owned Salon Emage Day Spa since 2000.

Melanee has not only worked with celebrity hairstylist Alexandre de Paris but she also has quite the background of celebrity clients including the actress Salma Hayek, Cal Thomas syndicated columnist and author, Courtney Robinson Reporter WJLA/News Channel 8, and beloved Fauquier author Susan McCorkindale. Melanee’s achievements do not stop at celebrity clients as she has also done quite a bit of work for television and fashion shows; one of her latest achievements includes styling hair for the Union of Angels commercial. She has also styled hair for an editorial photo shoot for Glamour magazine, Susan McCorkindale’s book promotional video, and numerous runway including: Trouvials Vintage Fashion Show at Twilight Polo, Twilight Polo’s Opening Night “Must Haves” Fashion Shows, and the American Cancer Society’s Silhouettes of Spring Fashion Shows.

When Melanne is not hard at work making sure everyone has fabulous hair, she and her salon are busy giving back to the community. Two organizations they make sure to give to each year are the Fauquier SPCA and the American Cancer Society. There is a lot that can be said about the way the salon gives back. Melanee does not just write a check to a charitable group, she has the salon create events which get the whole community involved. Melanee decided to start a Pooch Shampoo at Salon Emage Day Spa which is held each August. Community members bring their dogs to be washed by salon stylists; the money raised benefits the Fauquier SPCA. In October, in support of Breast Cancer Awareness, the salon has Pink Power Parties to give client’s pink extensions with all proceeds going to the American Cancer Society. The salon also hosts Bras for a Cause asking community members to create bras which are then voted on by the public. This year alone over $2000 was raised in the month of October by Salon Emage Day Spa through Pink Hair for Hope, Shop for a Cure and Bras for a Cause. Through the year, Melanee shows her care and

Melanee Montalvo, Kylie Crane & Sharon Crane

concern for the community she grew up in by supporting a variety of causes.

Melanne’s achievements stop here, but this blog does! Call the salon to make an appointment with Melanee and let her make your hair look like a celebrity’s. Salon Emage Day Spa is located at 51 East Lee Street, Warrenton, Virginia by phone at 540.341.4052 and on the web at www.salonemage.com.

By Contributing Blogger Brittany Cooper

The stocking where hung by the chimney with care, in hopes that St. Nickolas would soon be there….you would fill them with great beauty buys!

Salon Emage Day Spa has your stocking best buys. These three items are sure to make her stocking smile:

OPI Best Minis (Photo Credits: opi.com)

1. OPI Best of the Minis

Our favorite nail polish OPI has come out with an assortment of 10 mini nail polishes featuring their best selling colors of all time. Don’t be fooled into buying them in a set and dealing with a color that may not be a favorite; we are selling them individually. Best of all these are a steal at only $3 per bottle.

Colors include:

Alpine Snow- opaque and great for do it yourself French manicures.

Bubble Bath-fabulous semi-opaque pink and also great for do it yourself manicures.

Tickle My Fancy-y- great neutral color.

Strawberry Margarita- fun bright girly girl pink.

Cajun Shrimp- coral type color.

Big Apple Red –vibrant red.

I’m Really Not A Waitress- shimmery rich deep burgundy red.

You Don’t Know Jacques!- deep mushroom color with touches of plum.

Russian Navy – great deep royal blue color that changes color with light. In some lights it shows a multitude of different color with shimmery effects.

Lincoln Park After Dark- an amazing black plum color that will go with any outfit or occasion.

And don’t forget you can come by the salon anytime to check them out for yourself.

Earthly Body Oil and Lotion (Photo Credits: earthlybody.com)

2. Earthly Body Travel Size Hand and Body Lotion and Glow Oil

Another great stocking stuffer is our Earthly Body Travel Size Hand and Body Lotion and Glow Oil! We carry  four scents at the salon: Tropicale (coconut/islands), Squeezed (grapefruit/citrus), Morrocan Nights (spicy), and Skinny Dip (vanilla/cotton candy)  The travel size lotion and oil will make a great addition to any stocking for only $5 for the lotion and $8 for the oil.

What makes this product magical is its ability to penetrate and protect the skin with Hemp Seed Oil and twelve other pure botanicals. By combining Hemp Seed Oil, Hemp with Jojoba, Shea Butter, and Argan Oil from Morocco it creates a botanically-infused silky lotion that really softens your skin. Since it is so nutrient rich, it goes on silky-smooth and absorbs into the skin without a greasy after effect.

Ever considered giving up your lotion because you used it and your skin was still dry? Earthly Body’s best-selling product is their Glow Oil which utilizes the best skin care oils available: Hemp Seed, Coconut, Soy, Apricot, Avocado, Jojoba and Vitamin E and combines them into a skin care spray that will keep your skin feeling soft all day. This product can be used as a lightweight massage oil, bath additive, or everyday moisturizer.

3. JAPONESQUE® Professional Touch Up Tube Set

It is important to touch up makeup throughout the day or night. However, trying to carry around the brushes to keep your makeup flawless can be hard. The JAPONESQUE® Professional Touch Up Tube Set contains five brushes essential for keeping makeup flawless throughout the day or night. The Touch UP Tube Set comes encased in a sleek tube designed for portability and protection. This unique set includes a foundation brush, a lip brush, two eye detailers and a blush/powder brush. All brushes feature a short matte wand for superior control. Touch Up Tube Sets can be purchased in silver, pink or red. This is a great set ideal for both the purse and the desk drawer. With a great price of $20 be sure to stuff her stocking with two.

Touch Up Tubes (Photo Credits: japonesque.com)

All of these products are available at Salon Emage Day Spa. We look forward to helping you at the salon. Merry Christmas!

Hair and Makeup by Salon Emage Day Spa

by guest blogger: Brittany Cooper

Santa Clause is coming to town…

If you are going to be rocking around the Christmas tree at holiday parties make sure to include your hair as a fabulous accessory. Buns, ponytails and half dos are all the rage this season. Here are some helpful hints on how you can have perfect party hair, too!

Buns! To create a loose bun curl hair using figure eights while holding curling iron vertical. Then place hair in a low, loose bun.  Textured buns can be created by blow-drying hair with a diffuser and then creating spirals with a small curling iron. Buns can then be created either halfway or low on the head. Be sure to consider the neckline of your outfit and jewelry accessories when determining where to place your bun.

When creating a pony be sure to tease all the hair around the crown of your head, creating a pouf. Next gather strands into a low ponytail. You can also try placing the pony on either side of the head to create dramatic effects.

Hair by Sam Perry. Makeup by Charla Malone.

Half dos can be created by pulling half the hair up. Consider creating glossy waves by washing and blowing dry hair as normal and then curling hair using a large-barrel curling iron, brushing through the spirals. Or to create a more beachy, relaxed half do look; start by washing and keeping hair damp. Then use a mousse to scrunch hair, curling some pieces with a curling iron, and pulling the top half of the hair back at ear level.

You better watch out…you better watch out for these holiday hair no-no’s.  Mistakes that can take your look to the top of the Santa’s no-no list include: too many tight curls coming from an up do, using gel to create crunchy curls, more than one hair accessory, teasing your hair too much, hair claws that come any shape or form, and using too much product.

You better not pout, you better not cry…let the staff of Salon Emage Day Spa take care of your holiday hair needs. Make sure to book your appointments soon and let our staff give you the perfect holiday up do.

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by Contributing Blogger Brittany Cooper

There is no mistake the holidays are upon us and with the holidays come gifts to give and receive. There are all types of gift givers: those that excel, those that love to give but never know what to give, the last minute shoppers, and the year-round planners. Whatever your gift giving style this season remember two things:  keep your shopping local in Fauquier County and consider giving Salon Emage Day Spa gift cards.

At one point or another someone has wanted to take their stylist, manicurist, massage therapist or facialist home with them, and while we can’t wrap your favorite service provider in holiday paper for you to give as a gift, we do have gift cards and we will wrap them for you free of charge. Gift cards can be purchased for any service or in any denomination on our website at  www.salonemage.com. Salon Emage gift cards can ship to any U.S. address making them the perfect gift to ask for from out of town relatives and easy for them to purchase and give to you!

Still looking for the perfect gift for that hard to shop for person? Salon Emage Day Spa offers spa packages that relax, rejuvenate, refresh and restore. Spa packages may include a variety of services: hot stone massages, manicure, pedicures, Swedish massages, European facials, hair masques, and a lite lunch is provided with every spa package. Spa services make great gifts to give a mother/daughter, two close friends, or a couple because the services can be enjoyed together. Be sure to go to www.salonemage.com for a complete list of our services and prices. Don’t want to purchase on-line? Then stop by Salon Emage Day Spa at 51 East Lee Street, Warrenton, Virginia 20186 or order gift cards by phone at 540.341.4052.

Model Stefanie Ball & Polo Player Dominic State

By Contributing Blogger Brittany Cooper

Artistic Director, Ashley Gray and Makeup Artist, Charla Malone were  on location November 6, putting their talents to work for a

Artstic Director Ashley Gray works on model Stefanie Ball

commercial shoot for Mystique Jewelers which is located in a charming building in Old Town Alexandria.  The commercial will feature model Stefanie Ball, dreaming of beautiful jewelry that she would like nothing more than to own and wear. Luckily, she is snapped out of her dream by the man of her dreams, professional polo player Dominic State, buying her the jewelry she was just dreaming of. The commercial will be airing on Bravo, CNN and MSNBC in the DC, VA and MD area.

Ashley Gray, Artistic Director was able to create the look of full hair with a slight bend on model Stefanie Ball, using all Unite products including: Unite Expanda Dust, Unite 365 hairspray and a Unite flat iron. Makeup Artist, Charla Malone created classically beautiful-makeup using only Enid’O cosmetics. She created this look using the Basics

Salon Emage Day Spa is excited to show you the works of their style team and the beautiful works of Mystique Jewelers.  On Tuesday, November 22 from 10:30 am to 6:30 pm, come to Salon Emage Day Spa and premiere the commercial with us. Mystique Jewelers will also be there selling their exquisite jewelry and purchasing your unwanted gold. Clients who attend will receive 100 bonus points, goody bags and a special surprise Style Rewards prize card which can be redeemed in January.

Fall naturally brings change.  The leaves change from bright greens to hues of red and oranges, the days get shorter and cooler and the air begins to smell like fall. Salon Emage wants to help you take that step into fall with a little something for yourself, a new look. You may have been coming to the salon for years, maybe you are new to the salon or maybe you have used the salon for services other than hair.  Anyway you come to us, and we want to take a few weeks to let you get to know our team members a little better and get some style tips, too. We’ve introduced you to Sam, Ashley and Cyndi. Now meet Master Stylist Frank Pinello…

Do you ever wonder what hairstyle would work best for your hair? If so, Frank Pinello, one of our talented hairstylists may be the stylist for you. Frank has over 25 years of experience in the hair industry. In fact, for Frank it is a family interest he shares with his father and brother whom he has owned salons with previously.

Frank enjoys helping clients find the best hairstyle for them and then helping them achieve that hairstyle while protecting the integrity of their hair. Once you find the best style for you, Frank recommends that you protect that style with gentle cleansing, daily moisturizing, and a weekly clarifying and protein conditioner. His favorite product is, Detangle Spray by Sexy Hair.

One aspect that makes Frank such a great stylist is that he is able to incorporate all of his many interests: art, science, chemistry, geometry, psychology, communications, sales, relationship building, problem solving, team building, and business into his passion of hairstyling. With any luck he may be able to bring back his favorite hairstyle, Big 80’s Hair!

Frank’s fashion forward trend for fall is to transition highlights and color to a more subdue hue and away from the brighter color of summer. Be sure to call Salon Emage Day Spa at 540.341.4052 to make your appointment with Frank Pinello today.

Frank and his wife Kim are owners of the Galloping Grape (equine & wine store) in Warrenton on Shirley Avenue. They host complementary wine and beer tastings on Thursday evenings from 5-7 p.m. For more information see their website.