Out of Summer and INTO STYLE, Kasia Autumn Trends!

Plan for a warm forecast this autumn! We're not talking about the weather-we're talking haircolor. As the temperatures begin to drop, get ready to warm up with dark chocolate brunettes, deep mahogany redheads and golden blondes.

Schedule a Consultation and chat color and inspiration- as you get ready for autumn..and CHANGE, perhaps?

Step out of the eighties, we're heading back to the....

70's curls. Ponytails and high buns. and .....fringe.

With style focusing on braids and volume, getting the best hair colors for your skin toneholds importance.

Kasia Ammonia Free Color Lab

The newest hair color trends will make your new style pop and give you a "look at me" diva-feel.

Blonde

Majority of guys and girls believe blonde tresses to be really sexy and attractive. No doubt about that, and probably that's because blonde hair also signifies sex appeal. There are many shades for blonde color tone like honey blonde, platinum blonde, strawberry blonde, light white, pale and golden blonde, etc.

Brown

The reason brown is so common is because it suits almost all skin tones and complexion. There are many shades for brown color tone like light chocolate brown, dark brown, light golden brown, light cool brown, etc. Almost all shades of brown can help you soften your persona and appearance.

Black

The beauty of coloring your hair black is that it looks fantastic on both fair and tanned skin. The color brings out the eyes and can't really suit everyone. Although, beware, as black hair can also make your complexion go dull and lifeless (if chosen on wrong skin tone).

Red

Innocence yet can be mysterious. It enhances overall features, makes the face look softer, and with slight glow. There are many shades for brown color tone like dark auburn, medium reddish blonde, light auburn, medium auburn, etc. Just think about Julia Roberts (oh, so gorgeous).

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Leave summer with a STYLE!

1970's inspired flowing texture

Different from the waved hairstyle inspired by the 1940s, this flowing, textured, (and sometimes) waved hairstyle trend in 2010 relies instead on natural-looking waves that border on bed hair

As with straight and naturally styled long hair, flowing waves also work well when very long

Top Knot

Volume is key: teasing and hairspray will help create the look

Works well with hair that has some soft waves and texture to it

Long Plaited Braids

Great with any hair colour The fish plait is 2010's take on the simple pony tail

Book an appointment .....we're inspired, we hope you are too

Pictures: http://www.fashionising.com/trends/b--2010-hair-trends-womens-hairstyles-colors-cuts-2423.html

A Short Window of Opportunity, Summer Bundle Savings!

As summer begins to wind down but the heat continues, come and cool down with the Kasia Team and re-examine what impact those summer days have done to your hair and skin.  Sadly my Informed Beauty, exposure to long hours in the sun and water can lead to a dry, dull appearance.

Trim up the ends, freshen the brassy over-toned color, and update your skin routine, all to make a significant difference in your hair and skin coming into the change of seasons.

Your Skin

Why book an appointment with Phanie,  our expert Esthetician?

*Studies show that 60% of people define their skin type and home care incorrectly.

Deep cleansing of the skin by a professional rids the skin of dirt, debris and environmental factors to allow your skin to maintain a healthy balance and enhance its ability to fight off disease and aging. It also enables the skin to better utilize the products applied for nourishment, protection and exfoliation.

Deeper penetration of products with professional equipment, techniques and products work to allow beneficial ingredients to penetrate deeper into the skin for greater results.

Professional facial massage dilates the vascular system, encouraging it to bring nutrients and moisture to the deeper layers of the skin and to remove waste and toxins produced during normal cell metabolism. This stimulation also brings a healthy glow to the skin that only a professional facial massage can produce.

Professional skin care products have a higher percentage of performance ingredients than over the counter products. OTC products need to be benign enough for use by the "masses."

Bundle BONUS!

Book your  Custom Organic Facial  and you will also receive:

+ Skin analysis

+ Skin care regimen recommendation

+ Free Brow Wax

Available upon request with this service:

$10 make-up application ($35-45 value)

**Must book make-up application when booking

Your Hair

Leave Summer with a STYLE!

Yes, you too  Sassy Momma' and Hunk of Dad -find time!

* Haircut & Style    $5 OFF!

* All Color Services by Jillian and Colette     $10.00 OFF!

* We LOVE the kiddos! Get a cut and color and your child's haircut is only $10

Don't start 'old school' habits of "procrastination"

.....Deal Ends  August  31st!

Infrared Sauna Medical Studies and Articles

The evidence is clear. Toxins are every where, in our water, air, food, soaps, shampoos, even in the clothes we wear. It has become commonplace to read about mercury in our fish, jet fuel in our lettuce, heavy metals in our air. Toxins have been directly linked with a host of diseases: cancer, lowered immune function, arthritis, autism, fibromyalgia, alzheimers, neurological and cardiovascular disorders, just to name a few. People living today carry within their bodies a chemical cocktail made up of industrial chemicals, pesticides, food additives, heavy metals, general anaesthetics, and the residues of therapeutic pharmaceuticals, as well as toxins from alcohol, tobacco, caffeine, and illegal drugs. It is a problem that is not going away, at least not in our lifetime. We need to detoxify!

Sherry Rogers MD in her groundbreaking book, Detox or Die, says toxicity is a one-way street leading to disease; the key to healing the impossible is to reverse the toxicity. But what is the best way to detoxify? There are several methods being used today: chelation, where enzyme preparations are injected into the bloodstream, binding toxins as they pass through and are excreted; fasting, with or without herbal and mineral preparations and/or colonics to help to remove toxins; and saunas, removing toxins through sweating.

Validity through Medical Studies and Articles

Kaiser Permenante Article On The Health Benefits Of Saunas

Detoxification Through the Skin by Mark Sircus Ac., OMD March 6th, 2005

Circulation Journal December 2004 study on infrared sauna use in patients with chronic heart failure.

Saunas Improve Results for Heart Patients by author Patricia Palmer

Repeated thermal therapy improves impaired vascular endothelial function in patients with coronary risk factors by Imamura M, Biro S, Kihara T, Yoshifuku S, Takasaki K, Otsuji Y, Minagoe S, Toyama Y, Tei C. October, 2001

Repeated sauna therapy reduces urinary 8-epi-prostaglandin F(2alpha) Masuda A, Miyata M, Kihara T, Minagoe S, Tei C. Department of Cardiology, Respiratory and Metabolic Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan March, 2004

Heat in the treatment of patients with anorexia nervosa by Gutierrez E, Vazquez R. March 2001 (opens in new window)

The Effects of Repeated Thermal Therapy for Patients with Chronic Pain by Akinori Masuda, Yasuyuki Koga, Masato Hattanmaru, Shinichi Minagoe, Chuwa Tei 2005 (opens in new window)

The effects of repeated thermal therapy for two patients with chronic fatigue syndrome. by Masuda A, Kihara T, Fukudome T, Shinsato T, Minagoe S, Tei C. April 2005

Thermal Therapy Benefits Depressed Patients 2005

Clinical Implications of Thermal Therapy in Lifestyle-Related Diseases by Sadatoshi Biro, Akinori Masuda, Takashi Kihara and Chuwa Tei 2003. Obesity And Diabetes: Pathophysiological Mechanisms And Therapeutic Approaches

Repeated Thermal Therapy Diminishes Appetite Loss and Subjective Complaints in Mildly Depressed Patients by Akinori Masuda, MD, PhD, Masamitsu Nakazato, MD, PhD, Takashi Kihara, MD, PhD, Shinichi Minagoe, MD, PhD and Chuwa Tei, MD, PhD 2005. From the Psychosomatic Medicine, Respiratory and Stress Care Center, Kagoshima University Hospital, Kagoshima, Japan (A.M.); the Department of Internal Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, Miyazaki University, Miyazaki, Japan (M.N.); and Cardiovascular, Respiratory and Metabolic Medicine, Kagoshima University, Kagoshima, Japan (T.K., S.M., C.T.).

How Emotional Health, Hormones, and Nutrition - Stresses our Tresses

Medication

If you're suddenly shedding more and your life or mood hasn't changed drastically, check any new meds you're taking. Progesterone, a hormone found in some forms of birth control, as well as vitamin A derivatives (synthetics such as acne Rx) can shut down follicles and trigger hair loss. Other possible culprits: depression meds and heartburn helpers. Other health issues could be to blame (a thyroid problem).

Hormones

High levels of estrogen bring fringe benefits: dewy skin and shiny hair. Estrogen works by blocking a by-product of testosterone (dihydrotestosterone) that may promote balding, says Futterweit, M.D., clinical professor of endocrinology at Mount Sinai. That's why hair is thickest in your 20s and 30s, when hormones are percolating. In these years (and during pregnancy), 70 to 90 percent of hair is in a growth phase; by your 40s, the proportion of hair in this cycle decreases by up to 30 percent.

Stress

Stress-hormone receptors exist in and around hair follicles, which means that besides wreaking havoc on mood, the fight-or-flight neurochemicals adrenaline and cortisol can also harm hair. "Stress can increase shedding, leading to thinning.   Releasing stress and tension usually revives follicles within about four months. To calm your mind and hair, carve out time daily to relax or relax in Kasia’s Infrared Sauna to sweat away toxicity, mind and body. It'll pay off in more ways than one!

Genetics

Yes, your DNA controls hair thickness, when you'll go gray and, possibly, vulnerability to pollution and stress.  Oxidative damage may cause graying by triggering a buildup of hydrogen peroxide in the follicle, blocking pigment formation

Nutrition

Pile your plate with foods that contain healthy-hair essentials. Protein is the building block of every strand (it makes up 95 percent of hair's weight); zinc (found in meats and nuts) bolsters natural oils that coat the hair shaft (for extra shine!); vitamin B derivatives (biotin, B6 and B12) promote new cell growth within the follicles. Most important is iron, which facilitates the activity of enzymes needed for hair growth.

Brittle Hair/Nails

Excess stress hormones and low thyroid hormones can contribute to brittle or thinning hair and nails. Improper absorption or breakdown of proteins in your digestive system means you do not have the raw materials to generate healthy hair and nails, causing lackluster locks. Liver toxicity can also affect hair and nail health, leading to dullness or brittleness.

Acne

Female hormone imbalances such as abnormal estrogen or progesterone levels can contribute to acne. In the digestive system, food sensitivities are implicated in skin conditions. An overworked liver cannot properly process toxins from poor diet, environmental exposure, or from the digestive tract, and this toxic build up can manifest as acne or skin rashes as toxins are excreted through the skin.

Protect your Hair from Sun and Water Stressors & Upcoming Event!

"Whoofta kassie, beside taming FrIzZ (thank gosh for Hamadi Leave In Conditoiner) in this HEAT,  water issues such as swimmers Chlorine and Hard Water is a seasonal "Informed Beauty" topic as of late. Chlorine (and other chemicals out of our shower head) is used in pools to help reduce the growth of microorganisms, such as bacteria and viruses. While that's good news for an infection, it's not so good of news for you and/or your children's hair.   Chlorine leaves the hair and skin desert-like dry, split ends, dull, and a GREEN ray of dimension to your beautiful tresses. Options to prevent Chlorine and Sun Damaged Hair. BEFORE you get in the pool, we suggest rinsing your hair with water in the addition of a few Sprays of our NEW BABO Cucumber Aloe Vera detangler/conditioning spray.  "This fills the cuticle layer, adds a UV Filter with Wild Pansey that helps resist effects of chlorine, salt and sun and leaves less room for the chlorine to seep in [and do damage]." If possible, always swim with a cap, and/or coat your wet tresses with an moisturizing conditioner before getting in the pool which acts as a barrier. The Effects Exposing your hair to the summer sun, salts, and pool water can cause the following adverse effects to hair: * Hair feels dry, brittle. * Hair is difficult to comb through; tangles easily. * Hair moves in sections; clumps together. * Hair feels gummy, has a fiberglass appearance. * Hair is discolored. Blonde hair turns green (often referred to as swimmers' green hair) and brunettes tint darker. Chlorine and Copper are two elements in our everyday and pool water that can cause damage to your hair, scalp and skin. Solutions Option 1: Invest in Kasia At-Home or In-Salon Hair Treatment approach can: * Remove the build up of chlorine and copper that has attached to hard/swimmers' hair. * Rebuild hair proteins that have been damaged by chlorine and copper. * Remove discoloration caused by copper. * Restore shine, manageability and health to hair. * Replenish moisture that has been oxidized by hard water, chlorine, air and sun. * Gently cleanse hair and remove elements without using harsh ingredients. Option 2: Affordable Certified Organic Everyday Shampoo, Detangler, and Body Wash for the BABE and Momma too! Our Momma's love Babo for the option of a lower price point option, supreme color protection, and certified, no fuss ingredient option! Wash hair and body thoroughly after pool, beach or active play (gently enough for babies). Or, dispense directly in bath for a cleansing bubble bath. Follow with UV/Detangling Conditioning Spray. Benefits *  Replenishes, hydrates and purifies hair, scalp and skin after pool or beach. * Corn-derived chelator removes chlorine, salt, pollution and grime * Soothing Aloe Vera and Cucumber moisturize & comfort scalp and skin * Plant-based conditioners leave hair soft, smooth and shiny Cucumber Aloe Vera UV and Detangling Conditioning Spray *  Keep active one's hair hydrated and protected * Plant-based conditioners help combat UV damage and dryness * UV Filter Wild Pansey helps resist effects of chlorine, salt and sun * Organic Aloe Vera and Cucumber revitalize and replenish moisture * Plant-based moisturizers smooth and detangle damp or dry hair. HELP! If your hair has already spent too much time in the deep end-come on in to Kasia for a professional clarifying treatment or stop by for our easy at-home detoxifying products. "Oh yah, don't forget a deep condition for your hair and skin's well-being, your hair will appreciate the break from chemicals. Stop into the Salon TODAY to talk about your REPAIR   options!    612.824.7611 Julie Tebben is back to join Kasia Salon and Friends to learn why and how to address the three top weightloss and wellness inhibitors! Top 3: Your Sexy Hormones Digestive system Detoxification Pathways Monday, July 19th 6:15 PM Kasia Organic Salon "The hormonal system regulates our metabolic rate and controls how we burn body fat, the digestive system provides us the nutrients we need to burn body fat and the detoxification system, when not working properly, prevents the burning of fat stores" Limited Space.   RSVP and REGISTER TODAY!

Skin Health SUMMER SALE! Purchase Combo Savings! Buy any 1 Kasia TEA of your choice & receive 45% OFF onCure Cream and/or soPure Exfoliating and Moisture Mask! $40 in SAVINGS! ___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Kasia Beautiful Health Tea Cherry Lemongrass Bloom Sencha Green Tea Cherry Lemongrass Bloom Sencha Green Tea is the perfect blend of flavors - stimulating and soothing.  Often referred to as "guest tea," Sencha is made from a higher quality leaf that is rich in vitamin C. A Few Benefits: ·       Sweet and Light Sweet Flavor ·       Soothes digestive system ·       Boosts immunity BRING IN THE ZEN of GREEN TEA, and encourage, WEIGHT LOSS? HOW!  Green  tea promotes ones fat tissue oxidation.  This means that the active ingredients rev up the body's metabolism to use up all the fat that it has stored. SO WHAT?   Our body's natural tendency is to store energy as fat for emergency.  Zen my dear? Well, we know that the active-go-go-getter -  Informed Beauty lacks time for exercise (AND THIS IS NO EXCUSE), but your body is more prone to store fat..   We won't even get into hormones and fat storage...just yet! Health+Body+Partnership! By Drinking our Cherry Lemongrass Bloom, is a delicious way to increases your energy consumption in a way that's compatible with your body. To view Other Beautiful Health Tea's, Click HERE!

We know you face choices everyday regarding where to spend your time, and at Kasia, we sincerely appreciate you spending it with us.  We never take your trust for granted, and want to earn it everyday.  We take great pleasure in the "Beautiful Health" Beauty service alternatives, and we aim to exceed your expectations!  Please consider telling the your "community" how much you love us on Yelp.com (Review) or sending in a friendly referral. We'll keep loving you right back!

Kasia Essential Oil and Home Remedies for Hair Loss and Growth!

Hair loss is a common problem faced by both women AND men ....and one that we address   often at Kasia Salon. We do this by our partnership in home care, and also provide a referal list for advance hormone testing, etc.

In this short read, learn more of why this problem occurs and some effective natural home remedies you can use to overcome hair loss.

Main Reasons

There are multiple  factors which can contribute to hair fall but the main ones are generally hormone products (and lack there of),  depression, side effects of some medications, toxicity (build up)  uncleanness, stress and sometimes it is genetic in nature. Scientifically,  the problem occurs due to excess production of DHT  in the body.

STOP! If you notice your hair falling at a rapid pace then it is very important to start the healing process as soon as possible to limit any further damage. At Kasia all clients go home with a customized blend of oils with Jojoba Oil to start this process.

The following are some tested home remedies you can easily initiate!

1. Use Jojoba Oil and Essential Oil of choice to  massage your head scalp within the evening before going to bed.   This will help in strengthening of the hair follicles, stimulate cellular energy, and make your hair healthy.

2. Shampoo?  Keep your hair clean with non-surfactant, or conventional hair products.  Key is: Keep build up off the hair follicle!  By avoided these harsher products you also decrease harmful chemicals which make the hair thin and weak.  Our focus as Kasia Organic Salon is to build the hair and scalp back up in daily  nourishment.

3.  Supplementation for hair loss is also a large part of this process.  Omega/Essential Fatty Acids, B Vitamins, and Probiotics help imensely.  Kasia LOVES Immuno-viva CORE and Probiotic + for cellular metabolism, nourishment, and gut health. This will also help in lowering dht levels in the body thereby helping in combating hair loss.

4. Stress Less!  Be sure to receive self care and adequate sleep, drink plenty of water, helping flush out all harmful toxins from the body - hence giving you healthier skin and hair.

Recommended Hair Loss Essential GC/MC Certified Organic Oils at Kasia that.... WE LOVE LOVE LOVE:

Kasia Jojoba Oil and EO Quick Treatment Guide

Directions:  Mix 1oz with total of 10 drops of single/blend essential oils.

Dandruff:

Tea Tree, Chamomile, Rosemary, Ylang-ylang

Dandruff-prevention blend:

Lavender,  tea tree, rosemary, rops ylang ylang, 1/2 ounce jojoba oil.

Alopecia/Hair Loss

Lavender, Rosemary, Cedar Wood

Dry Hair

Lavender, Rosemary, Rosewood, Geranium, Sandalwood

Oily Hair Lemon, bergamot, juniper, rosemary, thyme, or ylang-ylang

Normal Hair Juniper, rosemary, lavender, geranium, clary sage

It could take at least 3 to 6 months or even longer for hair to grow back and scalp health improvements to be noticed.

Instantly ADD VOLUME, a little LENGTH.. FILL HAIRLOSS or COLOR accents

Kasia Organic Salon is now platinum.seamless

Extension Certified!

Recently, Kasia Organic Salon hosted Faatemah Ampey, the recent NAHA winner for Fashion Forward and Platinum Seamless, whom taught a day class which was SUCH a refreshing, great experience . Faatemah is not only superbly talented and shared many techniques, but she is also hilarious and so very warm...."FM 107.1 Lori and Julia" would agree!

Why Platinum Seamless?

I found Platinum Seamless 2 years ago, but apprehensive of the investment and maintaining the integrity of my clients hair.   To put it to the test, 6 months ago, I started/referred a client of mine (blondy wanting volume and length) to Faatemah. I watched the transition, and is why we now are CERTIFIED. When my client returned to be colored after Faatemah's extensions were removed......ZERO BREAKAGE, and seemed fuller to me!

Thy system is amazing, innovative, and no longer just a luxury.

You will not be sitting in the chair for ......"Yawn.....hours...."

These took me (first time) only 60 minutes to apply! They are fully secure, non toxic, and real - BEAUTIFUL HAIR!

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nstantly ADD VOLUME, a little LENGTH.. helping HAIRLOSS or add color accents to their hair quickly and effectively? Yes, we can do this the same day you color!

Your desired can be achieved with the new Platinum Seamless Extensions at Kasia Organic Salon

The extensions can be professionally attached and removed in less than an hour and there’s no pain or discomfort from the moment they are applied.

Platinum Seamless Extensions look and feel completely natural because they are made with highest quality 100% Remy human hair. Because of the color level tinted adhesive bond strips, a “natural” look is simple to achieve. Tinted adhesive bond strips blend flawlessly with natural hair at root for undetectable application and natural blending.

See before and AFTER of Shiela's new extensions!

Go ahead, run your hands over it. No one will believe you’re wearing extensions! PLATINUM SEAMLESS is the hair extension system that offers the True Touch Advantage™ which guarantees: • No lumps • No bumps • No clips • No sewn wefts • No skin wefts • No metal • No rigid polyurethane backing • No glue

Using the highest quality 100% Human Cuticle Remy Hair, PLATINUM SEAMLESS provides ultimate versatility so you can always be in style, whether you wear it straight or wavy, up or down, pulled back at the sides, or in a high or low ponytail.

THANK YOU SHEILA!

Mane Nutrients - Nourish a NO Fail Folicle

Our HAIR is a great indicator of a person's general health. Research has shown that hair suffers significantly under the pressures of stress, environmental toxins, excess alcohol consumption, lack of sleep and poor eating habits. Like nails, because hair is growing all the time, it is important to maintain a healthy diet at all times to provide optimal quality of growth.

If your body has been suffering from stress and poor dietary habits, your hair might be reflecting its struggle to regenerate healthy cells and shining growth.

Aside from increasing your water intake on a daily basis and getting rid of any toxic habits, following are some important dietary supplements that can help restore your mane:

Vitamins

- C

- E

- B-6

- Biotin

- Inositol

- folic acid

Minerals:

- Magnesium

- Sulfur

- Silica

- Zinc

- Beta-carotene is converted to Vitamin A as the body needs it and helps maintain normal growth and bone development, protective sheathing around nerve fibers, as well as promoting healthy skin, hair and nails.

- Flaxseed oil - use the oil in salads, take capsules or liquid teaspoons

There are some great supplements on the market today that are specifically designed to support healthy, shining hair, skin and nails.

We would recommend trying to get as many of your nutrients out of a healthy balanced diet as possible as the quality of absorption and other nutritional benefits exceed those of a supplement.

Here at KASIA ORGANIC SALON, we do a lot of health coaching, cleansing, and..... support with high grade supplements, as we do see adding a foundational  PROBIOTIC (for GUT health) and OMEGA for cell regeneration is incredibly helpful and needed in today's stressful surroundings.