Swizzlesticks SalonSpa Blog banner graphic

Monday, February 25, 2013
Trend Watching: Spring & Summer 2013
Heather

 

L'oreal Hair StylesDo you believe in magic?

2013 may seem like an inauspicious year for luck and magic. But in fact it may be one of those years where dreams become reality. This is not the year of “ Smoke and Mirrors” but rather the year of “Steam and Shears!” Let me explain...

...read more

Monday, November 12, 2012
Important Changes to Manulife's Massage Policy!
Heather

Manulife LogoThis is a difficult post for us to write. We must adhere to these new rules set forth by Manulife Insurance, but it doesn't mean that we necessarily agree with them for our valued Spa guests.

...read more

Friday, March 16, 2012
The Great Recession... A Price to Pay
Heather

For all things there is a season and the time has come where change is inevitable.

Since the fall of 2008 we have experienced price increases from nearly 100% of our suppliers. Business Taxes have increased on our premises by more than 140% over this period while our rent was increased by 15% this past February.

We have struggled to absorb these costs in order to protect our Guests from price increases.

...read more

Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Flat Out
Heather

Aveda Invati systemIt seems these days that sleek is well… not so chic! For a couple of years now we have noticed that long, actively and laboriously straight hair has begun to seek its freedom and that the "it" hair to have is fashionably becoming more voluptuous. Think fresh young girl/woman clad only in a gauzy, all-natural sun dress and lip gloss, sipping organic tea in the garden with a massive cloud of hair swirling about her in a gentle breeze.

...read more