Giving Thanks

On Monday, November 19, 2012 Static Salon volunteered at the LA Downtown Women's Center. We cooked and served lunch to the women who are participants and members of the Center. We served about 100-150 women on Monday. 

We also presented the $5,000 check to the LA Downtown Women's Center from our 

Viva La Cure Breast Cancer Fundraisers.

Cooking and serving lunch for these ladies was a very humbling experience, one that none of us will ever forget. The smiles on their faces when they found out that we raised money for the DWC's Mental and Medical Health Clinic were priceless.

We are so happy and blessed that we were able to participate in helping these ladies and this wonderful Center.

 

Helping the community

Helping the community and our beautiful Mother Earth is a 

HUGE passion of ours here at Static Salon.

 Not just during the holiday season, but all year round. Every year, we participate in AVEDA's annual Beach Clean Up for Earth Month. We help with the Downtown Women's Center in Los Angeles' Women's Day in the park, where we provide hair and make up services for the women of the DWC for a fashion show. We dedicate the whole month of October to VIVA LA CURE, breast cancer events to raise money to help fund breast cancer research and provide mammograms. This November we will be cooking lunch for the members and residents of the Downtown Women's Center in Los Angeles. 

We are so excited to have this opportunity on Monday, November 19, 2012 

to talk with and cook for the women of the DWC. This is an experience that will definitely be extremely humbling and unforgettable.

Check back next week for pictures as well as update on how the day went. 

VIVA LA CURE UPDATE

THANK YOU 

to everyone who came out to our VIVA LA CURE events  

on October 6, 2012. As well as to everyone who donated to help us reach our goal of $5,000 to donate to the 

Los Angeles Downtown Women's Center's 

Medical and Mental Health Clinic.

VIVA LA CURE!

Saturday, October 6, 2012 Static Salon will be hosting our 

7th Annual VIVA LA CURE Cut-a-thon 

and 

our 2nd Annual VIVA LA CURE Casino Night!

This year we have partnered with the LA Downtown Women's Center. The DWC's Medical and Mental Health Clinic provides mammograms and breast care for the homeless and low income women of the downtown Los Angeles' skid row community.

CUT-A-THON 9am - 3pm

$25 Haircuts*

Haircuts do not include blowdry and style.

$10 Brow Waxing

Walk-ins and Appointments Welcome

CASINO NIGHT 6pm - 9pm

$25 Donation for:

2 Drink Tickets

3 Raffle Tickets

$500 in Casino Money

 Casino Night includes:

Blackjack, Craps, Roulette, Poker

DJ Dave Arellano and DJ Michael Wheaton will be our DJ's for the evening.

The person who WINS the most Casino money will WIN:

 3 hour Limo Ride 

and

 $75 Simmzy's Gift Certificate 

2nd Day Hair Not An Option? I Have Your Answer!

Aveda's newest product, Pure Abundance Style Prep is the answer to amazing 2nd day hair! This is a great product to re-volumize your hair and to give it that extra boost on the 2nd day without washing. You can also use this product on damp hair when styling, to give it more volume.

The Style Prep is part of the Pure Abundance line which creates volume without adding weight to your hair. This product helps thicken your hair strands and infuses all-day weightless volume. There are also weightless conditioners which detangle to help prevent breakage when combing.

All in all this is a great product to create extra volume without adding weight and can be used as a dry shampoo. This is a great product for straight or curly hair!

Pure Abundance Style Prep 3.4 oz $24

"Just because I can't help a hundred, doesn't exclude me from helping one" Rick Warren

Last Friday, May 19th, 2012, Static Salon volunteered to do hair and make up for a fashion show at "A Women's Day In The Park". An annual event the Downtown Women's Center puts on for the women who frequent the center and whom are members. 

While we did hair and make up on these ladies they shared their stories with us. I can't explain how humbling this experience was. I am so glad that I was a part of this event. The women that attended this event were introduced to different health and legal services. 



While we did hair and make up on these ladies they shared their stories with us. I can't explain how humbling this experience was. I am so grateful we were able to participate in this event. 

The women who come to the Downtown Women's Center are homeless, formerly homeless, or experiencing extreme poverty; they cope with mental and chronic illnesses, physical disabilities, chronic abuse and domestic violence, as well as aging related-issues.

There are 71 apartment style rooms at the center. The average women is a member of the DWC for 7-9 years. About 200 women visit the drop-in Day Center each day. The ladies can take advantage of many services the DWC has to offer, including: meals, showers, computers, telephones, mail, and counseling.

This is a mural at the Downtown Women's Center of the two ladies who started it all. This mural is created by the thumb prints of all the ladies who stayed at the shelter when it first opened. It is also signed by everyone. 

"I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel" 
Maya Angelou

Happy Earth Month!

April is Earth Month! 

Earth month is especially important to us at Static Salon. Every year we team up with AVEDA and the Surfrider Foundation to help raise money in the fight for clean water and to protect our beautiful Mother Earth. 

Since 1999, AVEDA has raised over 22 Million dollars to protect our earth and its peoples. In the last 5 years 16 Million dollars of the funds have supported clean water projects at home and around the world. 

Even though Earth Month is just one month out of the year, we celebrate all year long by being an environmentally friendly company which continuously gives back to society. We believe in treating ourselves, each other, and the planet with care and respect. Social responsibility is our responsibility.

There are hundreds of small steps we, as individuals, can take to help protect our Mother Earth and to make it a better place. 

Every day this month AVEDA is posting a 'fun fact' about how you can take action and help spread the word about Earth Month. Here's the link:

http://www.earthmonthaveda.com/

AVEDA's limited edition, 'Light the way' candles are available at Static Salon. 100% of the purchase price goes to the foundation to help fight for clean water. 

Frizzy hair driving you crazy?

Summer is coming and who doesn't want easy hair during the summer? Keratin Smoothing Treatments create smooth, frizz-free, easy to blow dry hair. 

Over the past couple years we have been doing Keratin Smoothing Treatments at the salon. Our clients have fallen in love with these treatments, giving them the perfect answer to unruly, frizzy hair. 

So here's the scoop about why these Keratin Smoothing Treatments are so amazing. 

These treatments are Keratin based. Keratin is a protein, which is great for your hair. The Keratin Treatment smooths your hair shaft and reduces frizz and curl. This treatment will not take the curl out of your hair, but it will relax it a little. Which will make it easier and faster to style your hair.

We offer two types of Keratin Treatments.

The 1st treatment will last about 6 weeks.The 2nd treatment can last up to 6 months. Keratin Treatments are not a permanent hair straightening system. But are a great way to control frizz and make your hair easier to manage. 

Braids Braids Braids!

Fishtail and French Braids aren't just for little girls anymore. This braid craze has taken the beauty world by storm. Braids are everywhere! Including the red carpet.  I am super excited about the braid frenzy that is going on! I love braids. A simple braid can add a little or a lot of drama to your daily hair. Braids are also a quick and easy way to keep your hair out of your face and perfect for the beach!

 Here's a few tips on how to make your braid look fashionable:

1. Have clean or one day dirty hair. If your hair is more than a day dirty will be too greasy and won't separate as easily.

2. Braid your hair like normal, in which ever braid style you choose

 (regular, fishtail or french)

3. Secure ends with an elastic band

4. Go through the braid and loosen it up.. gently pull on the braid so it looks a little messy

5. Add a little hair spray and your braid is all set!

Check out this video from Aveda Purefessional Allen Ruiz on how to create Dreamy Braids

Stressed Out? Breathe In!

I've always loved the smell of lavender, especially since it is a proven aroma to calm and relieve stress! So needless to say when I heard Aveda was coming out with "Stress Fix" a  body care line that captures the essence of lavender I was thrilled. So let me fill you in on what Aveda's Stress Fix is all about. 

The Stress Fix body care line contains a body lotion, bath salts and a balancing concentrate. Stress Fix is infused with french lavender, lavandin and clary sage from organic farms. We're excited to be able to claim that this is a 'clinically-proven stress-relieving aroma'. 

Did you know:

Stress levels in the workplace are rising with 6 in 10 workers experiencing increased workplace stress. 

44% of adults suffer health effects from stress 

95% of all physician visits are for stress-related ailments. 

Why use Aveda Hair Color?

Aveda hair color is up to 96% naturally derived. This color system delivers fade resistant natural, intense and blonde results while infusing the hair with incredible condition and shine. Aveda hair color contains individual hair color components that allow the Hair Stylist to customize the hair color for each guest, depending on their desired color. Our color tubes are manufactured with 100% wind power and post-consumer recycled content (PCR).  And we are the First beauty company to be manufacturing with 100% wind power! Yay Aveda!

 Aveda uses Green Tea Extract in the hair color. Green Tea Extract creates a larger molecule in the hair, which creates a fade-resistant color with broader shade possibilities. 100% certified organic sunflower, castor, jojoba, coconut and babassu oils help protect the hair during processing and deliver beautiful shine. Best of all our hair color is formulated without nitro dyes, silicones, parabens and animal-derived ingredients. 

Our Staff at Static Salon has been trained by the experts of Aveda. Our goal is to create a beautiful customized color for each individual client. We love Aveda and hope that you will too.