UPDATE 3/8/10: A very special thank you to all who attended. We had a great time and hope you did too. Congratulations to all our raffle winners as well!

Elle Marie Hair Studio is excited to host their 2nd Annual Sip 'n Snip titled “Love is in the Hair!” on Friday, March 5th from 7pm-9pm. Having recently been named by Salon Today magazine as one of the top 200 fastest growing salons in the country, as well as recently introducing new hair straightening and relaxer services, there is plenty to celebrate.

Download Sip 'n Snip flier.

The public is invited to come enjoy plenty of wine and hors d’oeuvres while taking advantage of free product samples, free hair straightening and hair extension consultations that will include amazing service discounts, and a raffle featuring prizes valued at approximately $2000. Existing salon guests are encouraged to bring their friends and are reminded of the opportunity to rack up $20 referral bonuses for both them and their guests on cut and color combo services.

Elle Marie Hair Studio will be highlighting their newest services for hair straightening. The CHI Transformation System for hair straightening will be demoed and guests who book a follow up service will receive a $100 discount. In addition, Elle Marie Hair Studio now carries Affirm relaxer and will feature a $20 discount on relaxer services booked that evening.

Perhaps your goal is to add length and volume to take your look to a whole new level. For Elle Marie guests interested in So.Cap.USA hair extensions, a $200 discount will be offered towards a full set.

For those who have always been intrigued by Japanese thermal straightening or hair extensions, but have typically been unable to take advantage of these high-end services, here’s your opportunity! Elle Marie Hair Studio is excited to raffle off two amazing prizes - one CHI Transformation System thermal hair straightening service (valued at approximately $500) and one full set of So.Cap.USA hair extensions (valued at approximately $1500)!

NOTE: A press release complete with downloadable high-resolution imagery can be found at PRWeb.com:
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010-salon-today-200/elle-marie-hair-studio/prweb3533114.htm.

LINCOLNSHIRE, IL (January 2010) – Bothell’s Elle Marie Hair Studio, owned by Colleen Buck, Lorry Green and Jody Bossert, was recently named to the SALON TODAY 200 by SALON TODAY magazine, a top business publication for salon and spa owners.

The magazine’s 13th annual SALON TODAY 200 issue profiled the selected salons in its January 2010 issue. The 200 salons were selected for their best business practices from applications submitted by SALON TODAY readers, who represent the 25,000 top-producing salons and spas in the country.

The magazine honored applicants in 11 different best practice categories, including Compensation and Benefits, Recruitment Training, Customer Service, Retention and Reward Programs, Advanced Education, Marketing, Technology, Environmental Sustainability, Retail Programs, Inventory Control and Sales Growth. Elle Marie Hair Studio was honored in both the Growth and Marketing categories.

“Having opened our doors in August of 2006, this was our first year of eligibility so we elected to test the waters of the competition by submitting applications in the two categories we felt most confident in.” says co-owner Jody Bossert. “We’re absolutely thrilled to have made the list in both Marketing and, even more significantly, the Growth category given the state of the economy.”

To celebrate the achievement, Elle Marie invites the public to attend their 2nd annual Sip ‘n Snip event entitled “Love is in the Hair!” The event takes place on Friday, March 5th from 7pm-9pm and will feature plenty of food, wine, and prizes as well as promotions on the Chi Transformation System for hair straightening, the Affirm Professional Conditioning Relaxer System, and So. Cap. USA hair extensions.

Mill Creek, WA Stylists Lorry Green and Hollie Leach Travel to New York City to Attend Redken’s “Cut and Know Why” Class to Enhance their Creative Edge

(Mill Creek, WA) - Lorry Green and Hollie Leach of Elle Marie Hair Studio in Mill Creek, WA sharpened their professional edge and took their hair styling talent to the next level at the award-winning Redken Exchange in New York City last week. Green and Leach were two of the dedicated salon professionals who attended the “Cut & Know Why” class November 9th-12th at the Redken Exchange, the hair industry’s leading resource for higher learning that now offers fresh and exciting salon services.

The core of inspiration of the design programs offered at the Redken Exchange, “Cut & Know Why” leaves stylists with a total understanding of hair design and a new twist on their creativity. The 4-day Design Comprehensive session includes interactive, hands-on workshops in cutting, design analysis, facial form and finishing. Students of all levels explore how the elements of shape, head form and movement can allow them to create, recreate or duplicate any design. Facilitators included Redken’s Global Artistic Director of Design Chris Baran, as well as Jayson Morgan, and Francesco Ferri.

The Redken Exchange is the award-winning, leading resource for higher learning in the professional salon industry, and allowed Green and Leach to experience interactive, hands-on attention. With classes ranging from color basics to editorial photoshoots, and dressing the bride among others, it’s no wonder that thousands of salon professionals attend the Redken Exchange from all corners of the globe making it a great venue for exchanging tips, ideas and techniques with other stylists – as well as for getting the latest information on Redken haircare, haircolor and styling products.

Consumers interested in fresh, modern, innovative style or color can call Elle Marie Hair Studio at (425) 402-1900 to make an appointment. Salon professionals can visit www.redkensalon.com or call (800) 545-8157 for more information regarding classes at The Redken Exchange.

(NOTE: Images from the class can be found here: http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=168818&id=26940623451. High resolution versions available upon request.)