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Remember when I wrote this? I had just found out we WON!Okay, if you don't feel like backflashing to that post last month, here is the gist:Salon today 200 magazine chooses the top 200 fastest growing salons in north America every year.This year Bijou qualified to enter the competition. With thousands of applications by salon businesses across the country, this honor is bestowed upon the

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In my next life, I want to be one of Santa's elves. For real. Well as I am typing this, it's silly, everyone can be a little elf! There are lots of things you & I can do. I know people, tons of people that I love and think the world of. I have always admired nice people and selfless people. They make the world go around. I have nice and kind people all around me, woven through my life. It

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I have a secret weapon.And you know what? Because I share really well, am a nice person and it makes me super happy to help people! While, I have definitely helped people in the past and somewhat regretted it..nah, not really, because I try not to have regrets and just learn from the "mistakes" I've made. What is a world without making mistakes? Okay, yes, it's late, I digress when I am sleepy

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Do you remember when we won a salon of distinction in the Salon of the Year competition? OMG, I do, what an honor and achievement. It's based on the decor of your salon. I still can't believe we won, what a dream, what a great feeling, what an honor...I can't tell you how grateful we all felt!Well you remember me saying on Facebook that I was entering the Salon Today top 200 competition? It

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I love people who blog. What did we all do without them? I find them so informative, it's like a friend sharing an idea or an experience with you. I always love a good story!It's fun to be featured in other blogs. It's usually people I know, but a few times, it's been complete strangers. When you blog, it's a big deal:)We had someone come into the shop the other day, I didn't get to see them

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I have to say while straight and sleek still looks great on some people, I do see more and more bigger, fuller..more voluminous hair.Let's be real, hair for the past decade has resembled the 70's (with a splash of 60's) And that can only mean one thing: Eighties hair is next. I predict that big hair is gonna be BIG once again. Start looking for your banana clips, those are next.Style, in

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We have many weddings at Bijou. Lately over the past couple years, we see a video guy in too taking film. I've often wondered what the finished product looks like. Of course decades ago I saw wedding videos from friends weddings, they've never appealed to me, BUT this is different, less like a film and more like a movie with a story!I have to say, I'm quite impressed and felt the need to share

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Imagine my surprise when I was checking my emails for Facebook and saw one that said, your marketing Bff posted a link about you. Of course I was curious...Who was my marketing Bff? I clicked on the link that said congrats you were featured in our latest blog post! And got to read the nicest, most complimentary posts about me. I was so delighted!So lets back up a little bit, I've been

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It's October, can you believe it? We are participating in Breast cancer awareness month for the 3rd year in a row. We have several survivors and thrivers that are friends of Bijou. And also several that are battling right now. So this is near and dear to us.We are happy to help, it's no trouble at all. It's fun to wear pink and feels good to wear pink for the cure. Won't you come get pinked

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Getting bored of just painting your nails? Well there really is no reason for that!People step outside of their boxes every day, more and more. Why didn't we think of these things before, it's the young people, isn't it?? They're really good at stepping outside of boxes.Like painting all your nails one solid color, but then mixing it up on the ring finger. Sparkles, polka dots, stripes,

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How exciting to be written about, in one of your favorite blogs! Click HERE to see what Shelly Kennedy of Drooz doodles said about Bijou.

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Last year at one of the many hair shows we attended, we learned from the stylist of Meg Ryan, Sally Hershberger, just how to make those Gizelle waves...She called them "Genius", about 13 times! We love them and teach them all the time in the salon. Here is our first attempt at making a video, which is actually a long process, very confusing, but not for our 13 year old future Bijou front desk

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Found another fun thing, check it out and make your own! Send me 6 searches on Google representing a story for you and I'll make you one:) Or for real, it's too too simple, try it here! But then you must send it to me to see;)

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(scan this code with your QR code reader on your smart phone, or click here to read our newsletter in detail!) What I love generally about people, is their willingness to help! This village especially, I'm telling you, just ask and people are so happy to help! I guess people help, because I ask, I'm a firm believer that the answer will always be NO! Unless you ask! So I ask, because I

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Oh my did I find a tool that is changing the salon and consultations! We've always talked about taking old magazines, clipping favorite styles, looks, color inspirations...We're always talking about recipes with clients, but Oh where did we see that, darn it, should have clipped it! BUT seriously, who has the time to get scissor out, clip them, glue them or stick them into a book. It was a

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This village is special, no doubt about it. It's mainly the people, they exude kindness and support. We are all there for eachother, no doubts. Simple things make us happy, it's a great place to live! Let me share this "around town" scavenger hunt that the sweetest soul ever did for her daughter..A few of her favorite things around town, including our very own Bijou. THIS IS LOVE~

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Okay, I do solemnly swear to give an update on each girl. BUT since it's summer and we can hardly breath..(Thankful for that btw:) I will start with names first, hopefully this will suffice until we can get proper introductions in case you have not met these lovely girls yet! Starting in the back row from left to right: Kara, Miranda, Amanda, Christina, Kim (Moi) and Courtney Front row, left

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Whether it’s sunny and humid or rainy and humid or cloudy and humid, summer is never good news for the silky, shiny tresses that we all yearn for, BUT don't worry, we have some products for everyone!While as of today, chilly enough to wear a small jacket...yes, it's mid June..humid weather is just around the corner, and our clients are requesting frizz-fighting products, so I thought I'd share

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I love how the world is constantly revolving. People you meet years ago, that you think are neat and interesting individuals, the ones that stick in your minds and after losing track of what they are up to, years pass by and suddenly they re-enter, and you think, ah ha, there they are!I always find that the ones that stick in my head somehow, always re-enter. And sometimes I feel myself knowing

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Tired of the messy pony tails and buns? To me, they are getting old, I feel like the polished look is right around the corner. But still simple.. Here's how you can create one at home! Smooth hair back with a FLAT BRUSH into a low ponytail in the back or off to the side, securing with an elastic band.Smooth a dime-size dab of Bb GROOMING CREME throughout the lengths of the ponytail for soft,

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How did our lovely Bijou model go from her BEFORE to her AFTER???? SIMPLY SMOOTH Keratin Treatment...that's how.Keratin treatment is the new buzz word on the streets and in salons. Many of us have struggled with hair that just won't behave due to curl, kink, over processing or simply~age. Keratin is a protein that naturally coats our hair from birth and that over time breaks down which allows

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Get them both at Bijou salon in Skaneateles!Hair tinsel is that little sparkle you see in women's hair, it's incredible how many people have been asking, I've seen it on the red carpet, we actually add sparkle (glitter and hairspray) to our littlest guests almost all the time when they come visit us, this is just like it, only lasts slightly longer and any age can wear it!Oprah mentioned the new

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Have you had the food at Joelle's french bistro?? Not the hoity toity french cuisine, where the bites are like mouse bites. BUT real french cooking and even a bit of Moroccan twists! It is truly my special place to eat, and I have a lot of places that I really enjoy, but going to Joelle's is like visiting family, they are special and make you feel that way.Now is your chance to try it if

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One type of inspiration...So to inspire my creative mind when it comes to hair designing, I mentioned that most of us find inspiration everywhere and anywhere, sometimes in the least expected places.But there are other types of inspiration depending on what is important to you, the older and wiser I get, the things that inspire me are people.For me, this is something that I guess has always had

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Being a hairdresser these days is so easy, since the internet arrived, it's so easy to be inspired visually. How was it done before? OH yes, fashion and hair has come a long way, since the internet has exploded..it's available to everyone who wants to search for inspiration, a good hairdresser will always be on her toe's, looking for inspiration for each guest!So, recently as I mentioned before

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So as I am sitting here on this dreary "spring" day...The so-called Spring day in Upstate NY. No really I prefer to be positive. (Must repeat several times to believe) I was trying to figure out what in the world to blog about. Usually, I'm blogging in my head daily, and when I sit at my computer I have plenty to say, even whipping out a few blog posts for the week. BUT today, the weather

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*Be forewarned...this is a post that may ramble..quite a lot!If there is one thing that I can say about myself, it's that I love to share. (I also love to connect people, and used to love matchmaking, but I can admit I'm not all that great at that..but connecting people..yep, I'm great at that..that's a whole post on it's own!)When I like something, I can't shut up about it....I find a

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This afternoon I was fortunate enough to be invited to a little taste of what might become, the Kreb's menu.They are in the beginning stages of forming menu's and I guess how these things work is, the Chef creates recipes, then before a restaurant opens they try them out. I've never known how this all works, so for me, it's really interesting to see it from the beginning stages. After starting a

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Name: Samantha MatticeYears experience: 6 Where did you go to school? B.O.C.E.S. Ithaca and LiverpoolWhy did you decide to go to cosmetology school? To be in the fashion world and have my finger on it all.What is your favorite service to perform? Foils. It's an amazing way to show how creative you can be, I love mixing several colors all to compliment eachother or contrast, whichever you

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Name: Christina LupoYears experience: 4Where did you go to school? Cayuga-Onondaga BOCESWhy did you decide to go to cosmetology school? I'm in love with hair and always knew that I wanted to be in a field that is able to help people, this is perfect for me, because I can make them feel good inside and on the outside.What is your favorite service to perform? My favorite thing to do is a complete

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This post was actually supposed to be finished right after I did this little creative exercise at our first Team meeting of the year. I took the photos, had what I wanted to share in my head, started it in my new posts, only to let it sit in editing stages for quite some time. However, with the spirit of, everything happens for a reason and timing is everything, here it is. (It must be the

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I've been asked this by many people with businesses.."Why blog?"..hmmm...To me, it's many reasons. Ranging from..I like to talk, to, I want people to get to know us, to, It's another creative outlet for me, to, I simply like looking back and having a record of what we have done...I realize, so many things I would have forgotten, since there have been so many moments that I've been proud of, or

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Small details are very important to me, things that I know most places never wanted to bother with, so I always ended up adding these small details myself when I could.Having plenty of assorted teas, hot cocoa's, special coffee, special creamers, lemonade and iced tea in the summer, hot cider in the winter, mimosa's on Saturdays...tons of really great music (you can listen to the radio in the car

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Today the 4th of February was heart healthy day for women. You might remember just the other day I mentioned this. Well here we are, all the girls that worked today, of course being such great girls, they all happily wore red! I'm blessed to have such great girls, who never ever balk at what I throw at them! They are always happy to jump in and do whatever I want them to! (This year when we

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Here is Taylor, (our Junior stylist) clean face..freckles, fresh pink skin..adorable without a stitch of make up on, but lets see how Baremineral's looks on her.Now here below, her after picture...still looks fresh, doesn't even look like she has tons of make up on. Bareminerals is the most natural looking make up, it just can't be beat!Her skin looks flawless, any teeny tiny imperfections she

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The inspiration..for an upcoming bride...(you won't see a face, because it's top secret)Have you ever wondered how to get from here, (below) to the photo up above? You think it can't be done? Well at Bijou, it can be done! We don't cut corners, we don't rush, we listen..And we always back each other up if we just can't seem to get it...You're always in good hands at Bijou!As you can see, this

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Here is an email I received from one of our clients who thought about us, since they know we are big supporters of worthy causes. *She then dropped off this lovely little bag with personalized note, we felt like we had gotten early Valentine present's!* The clients at Bijou really are very special wonderful people! Not only will we be wearing our pins on February 4th and dressing in RED, we will

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We love working with photographers...I think professional photos make all the difference in the world for websites, press material, etc. I have also heard from our professional photographers that our services, (makeup and style) makes all the difference in their world for senior portraits and weddings! (LOVED hearing that!) Don't worry, we'll be having a senior style and make-up special when

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So growing the hair out, can be a difficult process, (not for the faint hearted) especially if you really love, I mean LOVE short textured hair! But when you are a Mother, you sometimes listen to your kids..especially a very sweet son, who loves his Mom's hair longer. My client and I have been growing and cutting over at least..a decade..could it be longer..well wow, it must be, because my

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Jett born on January 15 at 1:44 pm. He weighed 8 lbs 10.8 ounces and is 21 inches long. He is healthy and happy as can be.Welcome Baby Jett, aren't you handsome! Us Bijou girls got you a bib that looks like a lot of stuff at the salon, yes you know all our voices!Such a big boy and such a nice large yawn!With cheeks that just scream.."pinch me".For Sarah's clients, Mama, Papa, brother and

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Juliana Grace has made her way into the world! She weighs 7 lbs 12 oz. 20 in. long. dark hair and perfect!Of course, I had dibs...My oh my, I really wanted to hold that baby girl!Crouse Hospital had a lovely hallway to walk through...it was entering in to baby land..I'll take a pink one!Our girl Taylor was a little nervous, can you believe that she has never held a real newborn!?But look, she

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While I was doing some marketing research online...aka searching for whatever is Bijou in Skaneateles. Always good to keep up on that:) I found the cutest wedding site that had some lovely reviews about us, I can't believe I never saw them and really I wish someone would come up with a system on alerting businesses of reviews. Normally a client will write me after a visit and tell me, "I loved

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Living social..what is it? Deals deals everywhere!Read more about it here and then join to learn about deals of the day!

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We've become a member of the Bumble and Bumble family!After much consideration, a lengthy list of Pros and Cons..and a deal from Bb that we could not refuse..(Thank you Sean Muse - Director of Business Development for Bb) We have our brand new catchy looking Bb shelves stocked, we are setting our date for the launch party and are choosing carefully which stylists will be attending the

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I have loved blogs for..oh about 7 years! I've had one of my own for about 4 years..and then my business blog for 2+ years. AND I read plenty, and share with my friends who have never heard about blogs, all the ones I adore!I've pretty much lost time to read many blogs, usually I catch up quickly about once a month, trying to touch base with my old time favorites. Lately, I read 3 religiously.

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You might be wondering why in the world I have put a photo of a woman with spinach in her teeth?This was used as a metaphor, that to me, was purely poetic! Here, let me tell you.First let me say that since opening this business, I have recognized the value of client feedback. This is something that I am truly grateful for and knowing that has made me speak up in a nice way when I am receiving a

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This is how it will work. 15 Angels (or artists) have painted beautiful works of arts to benefit the Skaneateles Drama club. We have collected the art, will display them at Imagine/Imagine that! from Halloween to November 4th, where they will be moved to the Skaneateles High School to display. Now here is the little tid-bit that might help you. At the performances you can buy as many raffle

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The Bijou girls, almost all of us, are heading out into Syracuse to do some good and to have a little outside salon bonding time! Killing to two birds with one stone, love to do that! We are heading to volunteer at the Francis House event held at the Fairgrounds in the horticulture building! We are super excited, the event is called - No place like home. Here is Amanda, Sam and Christina

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I really have to say, I am pretty darn lucky!On Facebook, I saw this post for Modern Salon, asking salon owners to do an assignment. I read the requirements, really wanted to do it, then...(as usual) second guessed myself. Thinking..."What would I say? Would I know how to write what I was seeing? Would I sound ridiculous? What if they didn't pick mine?" So, basically I didn't offer to do it.

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So how would you like to play monopoly, but with Skaneateles landmarks and businesses to land on!?!The Skaneateles Education Foundation will be publishing a customized version of Monopoly, called “Skanopoly” to raise money for education in our community. Skanopoly will be available in local stores starting in late November. 1000 games will be published and they will be sold for $30.00 each, with

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Some of you may remember our front desk girl, Sierra, she was one of our two scholars from Skaneateles who worked the front desk. Sierra was the Salutatorian and Victoria was the Valedictorian! We all miss both girls, but know how exciting their next year will be! Of course, I encouraged them to take up blogging...(purely a selfish reason for myself..to live vicariously through their posts:)

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(All of us girls...minus Courtney and Taylor)I wanted to share some new's, most of you may already know. Our very favorite midwesterner girl, Stacy, will be heading back to the midwest! While Stacy was only here for a year, she charmed everyone who met her! All of us girls at Bijou will miss her dearly, on our last day together as we were walking out of the Blue Water grill a lady asked us if

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For the June Issue of Salon today, the coveted "Salon of the year" went to this beautifully decorated, refurbished church.HOWEVER, a little gem of a salon, that you may all know...Was listed in the top 16 "Salons of Distinction"! Without further Adieu, I have already looked at it 10,000 times, just to be sure it really is us and yes, it really is us:) Read here!Thank you to Jim Sherzi for taking

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Stop experimenting with haircuts that look good on others and wear a style that looks good on you!! To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements. 1. Measure your

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Shelly beforeShelly beforeWELL well summer is finally here! I'm so excited to say i just spent the day getting re certified and Bijou also has Samantha to accommodate more clients because she was certified as well!!I have to say that each and every client I have treated with the Keratin Complex, they have all felt it made styling much much easier! With humidity coming and lots of styles smooth

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I think the universe works in mysterious ways...I've always believed without any doubt that 'everything happens for a reason'. Even when bad thing happen, I've learned to brace myself, take the punches and wait to learn the "Why" it's happened.When I meet people, I tend to know the ones that will be constants in my life one way or another. The other day as I was exiting the salon, a phone call

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I just wanted to give everyone a little update that came to me from Lisa Gautier, the mastermind behind the Matter of trust organization. A lot of clients have been asking about the status of all the hair and what BP was doing, I thought this was great news and felt inclined to share it! Another example of 'the squeeky wheel getting the oil'...haha, what a pun and it was intended!All in all,

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Prom is always a great time of year...ahh it brings back memories for all us Bijou girls...especially since this year was an 80's theme..it's true that the dresses now are much better, but if I really remember how I wore my hair...it was over to the side and curly..just like a lot of the styles today! I remember thinking how cool OUR dresses were, but these dresses that the girls had this year

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The lovely Miranda from the Skaneateles Press, wrote a really wonderful article about our efforts for the Matter of trust! Check it out here! Actually since it's such a great cause and everyone was so supportive of it, the sweet Jessica came from the Skaneateles Journal. It was my first press conference...HAHAH, I am SO kidding:) Check that article here! Thank you ladies for helping us at

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Just one quick thing: Matter of trust! Be aware! Talk about it, tell your friends, they don't HAVE to come to Bijou to help, tell them, when they get their haircut, just to ask the hairdresser cutting their hair to sweep up the hair and put it in a bag, bring it to Bijou and put it into THIS Bijou-dazzled hair keeper! We at Bijou will take care of the rest!

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This is just a small sample for show & comes with how to information. Real booms are donated to emergency oil spills or sold in bulk to municipalities to support the programOn Monday when I stopped in the shop, Courtney asked me to talk to her client, that client wanted to talk to me about her hair...after its been cut, while it's on the floor, waiting to be swept up, she was very upset about the

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With thanks to many of our generous clients, we had a really fun time with the purse adoption!A form of recycling...getting rid of the old, bringing in the new..slightly used..I like it!We had great success, raised $180 for Environmental advocates! So great, next year, we may repeat our purse adoption:)Thanks for all your help the month of April! The earth and us, appreciate it!

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My skin gives me problems in the winter...dry patches above my eyes, dry patches on both sides of my nose, dry flaky spots where dimples should be...pretty much, I'm a mess in the winter! I try everything and if I do it for a while it goes away, I mean if I apply things religiously...BUT that is something I struggle with - routine...I do it for a week, then I get bored and forget. I just about

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Summer is coming, and the request for more blonde is here! Samantha did these to blondies and what a great job she did!

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Michele's client came in as a red head. She wanted to get away from the red and add depth to her hair with a stunning new cut.Michele went to work and did a beautiful job! The sharp bob cut adds the depth her client wanted and is also an easy way to freshen up a look!Beautiful highlights! Very chic results Michele!

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To celebrate Earth month at Bijou. Aveda gave us cute little blue men to sell, guests have gotten very creative with how they have made their blue men and women! My youngest son's class all brought in change to buy their very own blue boys and girls, you can see them here! Thanks room 213, you guys are the best little earth month kids I know!

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Here is Maria, our BareMineral rep, she was kind enough to come and give us more educational tips! Along with introducing us to some new products, SO exciting, what is being released is good stuff!Everyone was hard at work, all the Bijou girls and all our guests had a great time!Jennifer, learned about "eyes", from our expert, Samantha!Courtney and Linda both gave complimentary mini facials to

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Here is a Brazillian Keratin before picture...her hair - straightened with a flat iron, doesn't hold very well, it although straight from the flat iron, still looks full and frizzy. Scroll down to see the effect it has after the treatment. From the reviews of clients, it is said that it's much much easier to straighten and it stays straighter!Here you can really see the difference!Pretty

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We've had such great success earning dollars for the Environmental Advocates of NY in honor of Earth month! Largely in part to this little cutey! Chloe who aspires to be a Chocolatiere (ooh cannot wait!) has been lending a hand and manning the table! A sweet selling sweets! Chiara, who also painted our relaxation room, made this perfect sign and Shelly made lovely little tags to use! AND all

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Tonight was surreal...First we had a very successful party for Baremineral, educated lots and lots of people about mineral make up, we did lots of "make-unders" and had so many laughs, actually side splitting laughs!So in the middle of it, I get a phone call, it was someone with very bad laryngitis, I had a hard time understanding the person, I heard..."Stacey..in the salon....pictures"...so I

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Joelle from the wonderful Joelle's bistro made this for our bake sale! It's an amazing topsey turvey willy wonka cake!!!! All created by Joelle herself! In case you are one of the FEW people who have never made it there...don't deprive yourself any longer! Go there!And if this cake entices you, come to our bake sale, Chloe and Henry will be waiting at the table to sell you goodies! All

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Really cool things! How come no one ever mentioned that? I got a call the other day from someone named Tev, he said he was the president for Bumble and Bumble, before they were bought out by Estee Lauder...(So of course while I was talking to him, I was also googling him..okay that may sound weird;) I found him right away and even impressed him with my mad psychic abilities..but then since

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Small businesses grow by other people passing it on! That's me, I love to try to do anything I can to help other small businesses grow. You want to know what's going on in town, what's new...ask your hairdresser! We'll tell you! We all tell everyone all about Joelle's french bistro - divine! About Kabuki - delish! About Blue Danube - yum! And trust me, when Morro's opens (can't wait, I

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How to Run A Successful Salon 101 Lucky Us! We were picked by the Cayuga County BOCES to host two interns for the past two Thursdays.What fun it was to share with these two the in's and out's of just how much it takes to run a salon...from sweeping and counting towels to cuts, colors and the importance of good customer service.Thanks for all your help ladies and best of luck in all your future

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This is how it's done right with highlighting dark natural brown (almost black) hair! Sam did a complete fun and beautiful transformation on her client, using 2 levels of lightner! Fabulous!!

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Summer's pick for the retail item this month is this little handy product! Great for on the go cuticle care! And look, it has the coveted ALLURE magazine stamp of approval! So many products at Bijou have it, because we want only the best for you!Okay, I really really really want this for myself! But, I must control myself! It comes in HOT PINK, BRILLIANT TURQUOISE, AND A CHARCOAL GRAY...I

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Wish you could look like you spent a day at the beach? Thankfully you can get a safe, all-over tan in a bottle. This luminous warmth is easy to apply to your whole body and works on even the most sensitive skin - leaving you soft and glowing! Benefits Say goodbye to streaks: you see the color as you're applying it, so you'll know exactly where to put more or if

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Happy St. Patty's day! I wanted to share with you a mouthwatering recipe that I had the honor of sharing with a wonderful client of mine! If you ever need to buy a house, call her, maybe she'll cook it for you as a housewarming present;)Thank you Wendy!Pasta Baked with Cheese and Stout8 oz pinwheel pasta2 tsp butter2 tsp minced shallots3/4 cup Guiness Stout2 cups heavy cream1/2 cup Gouda1/2 cup

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You always need inspiration!I wish I would have taken more pictures, because since we all pitched in with these girls, it was slightly different each time! The show was Pride and Prejudice, the late 18th century, lots of ringlets, lots of bouffant, sets that last an eternity! My I wonder how they did it back then..No hair dryers, we have tools, what did they use? Well I guess they managed

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So we had two young girls come in, the first model used to have highlights a while ago, she had, at the beginning of winter gone back to her natural palette, but longed for the California blond she used to have! Her friend that she brought (it's always fun to do a makeover together) had faded, dullish color..she dreamed of a richer darker color..Michele assessed both of their hair, picked colors

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As a busy Mom, how do you find time to pamper yourself? WELL, our Bijou friend Meg, brings her daughters in for a treat as well. Petite Pedi's for little princesses are only $20 and Petite Mani's are only $10..this keeps them busy enough for Mom to get her pampering done! Brilliant!A different customer today brought her husband while she was getting her hair done, I really wanted to take a

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Here is a beautifully stunning cut and color done by our precision stylist, Lori Lovell!

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Before, a very golden color, our client is in college, she was brave and decided to grab a box color, the color was very very gold, not the result she desired...(*cue the hero music*) Luckily this girl's mom scheduled with us at Bijou and got Samantha, she right away devised a plan, she would add some lighter highlights, and then tone it with one of our pastel neutral blondes. (* the hero music

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Just a quick little view..of a couple of the sweetheart dance attendees. Sparkles for their Dad's!They love to tell us all about their dresses...SO important! And how they will do all the dancing and the Dad's will stand around and watch, but the last 3 dances are for the Daughters and the Daddy's...One little girl asked me if it was like that when they had dances when they are older, I said,

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This is my dream come true! I cannot tell you how many times I've poured over my trade magazines, always paying special attention and admiring the small salons that made it in there! I picture them more as people, instead of giant corporations that I picture the large chain salons to be.Well here Bijou is in all it's glory! (Although up above you can kinda see the page, click on the

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Yep! It's time to start thinking about summer time, shorts and bathing suits...(OH MY!!)Did you know that Bijou's very own Courtney Conley is offering full body waxing just in time for the spring. Keep up with your waxing every 6 weeks until summer and you'll only have to wax twice during the summer.Courtney is offering: 25% off for the month of March!leg waxingback waxingchest waxingarms and

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At Bijou we are always thinking of new ways to make life easier for everyone! I base a lot of my decisions on what is difficult for me when I do things outside of Bijou. Like for instance, I really hate that I never remember to book an appointment during the day when I am working...which happens to be the hours of the places I am trying to book an appointment. I will think about it early in

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Just in case you ever wanted to be a tree...a magical nymph like tree...with fairy dust, curly branches and hair 2...no 3 feet high...Come to Bijou, we've got it mastered!Here is a little glimpse of Skaneateles Middle school play, 'Into the woods'...Bijou had the honor of being hairdressers to the little stars! Cinderella's dead mother, Cindy herself, and a few other cast members all looked

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Only the most perfect sculpted acrylic nails. We get a lot of phone calls for Acrylic nails or gel nails, we have tried to do gel nails, but I just didn't feel they were perfect. BUT I found the PERFECT girl to do them, with the perfect name...(especially these dreary winter days) SUMMER! (yes, that is her name, the perfectionist with tons of years of experience!)Both of these sets, one on

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Once again we are volunteering at the Skaneateles Middle School for the play. This is my 4th year and I LOVE to do it! I wish I could (I say this every year) really bring a video recorder or energy recorder to show you how much fun backstage of a middle school play actually is...IF I would have known what I know now, I would have done drama way back when...Although the good energy and

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Since this is my first guest appearance on the Bijou Blog, I'm not quite sure where to start! I guess I can begin by introducing myself. I'm Sierra, the female version of Asher: receptionist extraordinaire. When you call Bijou and hear, "Bijou, this is Sierra, how can I help you?" you would be talking with me. We may have met, if you have come in on a Wednesday, Thursday, and/or Sunday, since I

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(First day hair...sleek and smooth)I often have clients ask me how I style my hair. I have a pretty basic routine and the only real secret is that I make my shampoo last for three days. I, like so many other women, find myself without a lot of time to spend on my hair and extending the time in between my shampoos is a huge time saver.(1st day look)I spend the most time on day one, but it is so

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So I have a couple of things in the works here, plus plenty on my mind...and since I never seem to get good quality sleep, I will let them out here. Beware, I may ramble, although this is a business blog per se, it is most certainly me behind the business and the gift of gab runs through my veins heartily!So Thursday we have a big photo shoot. So (I may have mentioned this already here) there

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Laura's List Celebration Extravaganza!Weds. January 27th7pmSavor Dining Room Mirbeau Inn & Spa851 W. Genesee St. Skaneateles NYWe did it!!! - 5000 followers and $20,000 raised in 2009 to help women. Come help me celebrate!Event supports Local Food Pantry. Featuring.... Exclusive party in the Savor Dining Room overlooking a captivating Monet setting Fireside Chats with friends, old and new!

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Dear snowbirds,Please send sun. Lots and lots of it!It's snowing, foggy and cold here in Skaneateles. Big surprise.Thank you,Chilly at Bijou!

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I am sitting here looking at this ad for Eufora, and thinking...wouldn't we all LOVE a little truth serum!? How simple life would be, if we had truth serum..Or would it?!Although Eufora can offer a lot, truth serum is not one of the things it can really give you. BEAUTIFYING SERUM, now that, they can give you!!Beautifying SerumTM~a treatment oil for hair, skin and scalp.Beautifying SerumTM~ is

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What we learned from Jaime who is the master color educator for Lanza Healing color, (omg, they have a blog!!) was a really awesome ribboning technique done with foils, we learned 40+ new shade formula's, with names such as sandstone, teak, Cheyenne, mocha and so many more! We are all so excited to start using these colors, our hands are just itching! We always learn so much when she comes in!

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Check out our little Bijou star. Lori's little girl came to our photo shoot and Laure Lillie could not resist snapping a few photos and Dolly had no problem posing!! This little girl melts hearts..can't you tell!? Laure Lillie captures the essence of children, if there is one thing you do when your kids are small, get their photos taken by Laure, she's the best!!

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