17917 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Suite 102 Bothell, WA 98012
(425) 402-1900 Directions
9623 32nd Street SE, Suite B102 Lake Stevens, WA 98258
(425) 397-8883 Directions
DVD Shot at Elle Marie!
Is your hair stylist a video star?
Check out CutOuts, the lastest DVD in the Aspire Tour collection by 2011 Educator and Platform Artist of the Year, Sam Villa. The entire video was shot on location at Elle Marie Hair Studio in Mill Creek where Sam presented "Your inspiration for cutting fine hair" to the entire Elle Marie hair styling team!
"Hey Brittani! I wanted to let you know I have recieved tons of compliments on my hair today from coworkers and clients at the clinic I work at. Thank you so much! I absolutely love your new salon location. It's very professional while still being fun and relaxing. Before going to Elle Marie I bounced from salon to salon because I never found the right place. Now, I won't go anywhere else. I have already referred you to my friends and coworkers and I never hesitate to pass out your business card. Thanks again for the new hair!"
Commission-based pay versus running your own business as a booth renter has been a somewhat controversial topic in our industry for some time now. Everyone has a strong opinion and, as far as I can tell, each and every one of them is right. You see, everyone has their own set of forces driving the decisions they make. These are their motivating factors and include everything from experience level to personal commitments. For example, "I have a mortgage payment so I am motivated to make as much money as possible," or "My son has little league games I would like to attend so I am motivated to acquire a flexible schedule." Once someone determines their motivations, the next step is to evaluate the opportunities available to them and, let's be honest, perfect opportunities are not always easy to find.
This article isn't to sell you on why a commission-based salon is better than a booth rental situation, but rather to let stylists in and around Snohomish County know that a unique opportunity exists for them that should definitely be considered in regards to their career path. At Elle Marie, we believe an opportunity exists that benefits not only those right out of beauty school but even more senior-level stylists...an opportunity that just might cause them to re-evaluate how they plan to accommodate their strongest motivations.
Congratulations to Nina Loomis in Lake Stevens and Susan Williams in Mill Creek, both of whom have been voted by their salon teammates as Employee of the Quarter for January-March, 2012. Each of them have chosen their favorite product which will now be offered at each salon respectively at 20% off through June 30th.
(As printed in the "What the Pros Know" section of the Lake Stevens Journal, Apr. 11, 2012.)
Many box hair colors convince you that you will get the look of their spokesmodel, but really there is no guarantee. Hair color needs to be customized for each person. Everyone has a different shade of hair color, not to mention undertones. Some hair is more porous than others and more resistant. All of this factor into what formula is best for your hair. Box color can be very damaging to your hair because of the amount of ammonia in it. Your hair may not come out all shiny and healthy like the ads show. Instead the results can be blotchy or leave you with ends that are severely damaged. When you get your hair colored at Elle Marie, you are guaranteed a color that is customized by a team of professionals just for your hair type and texture. Plus, we are able to add dimension to your hair color that boxes simply can not match. Remember, you may save a penny, but if it does not work out the results can be costly.
Free Powder Refresh 01 travel size with purchase of a full size.
Q&A
Q: Will NEW powder refresh 01 leave my hair looking white or powdery?
A: No! NEW powder refresh 01 is a neutral color. Once it's applied and brushed through, it blends in beautifully and leaves no residue on the hair.
Q: Can I use NEW powder refresh 01 instead of shampooing?
A: Yes! NEW powder refresh 01 is a great "in a pinch" solution if you don't have time to shampoo - it helps to absorb excess oil and freshen up hair.
We are excited to announce the newest member of our Elle Marie hair styling team! Bekah Handshy joined our Lake Stevens staff on March 21st bringing a wealth of energy and a vibrant personality to our team. Bekah recently moved to the area with her husband from Wichita, Kansas after he received a job offer at Boeing. This was a big move for her as she left her own salon, Twisted Sisters Hair Salon, that she owned with her sister. If you're a basketball fan, let it be known that Bekah is a huge Kansas Jayhawks fan.
You can find Bekah at our Lake Stevens salon Wednesdays and Thursdays from 3pm-9pm, Fridays from 8am-5pm and every Saturday (hours vary).
(NOTE: If you are currently logged into Facebook, you will only see outdated check-ins here. This is a Facebook bug as we no longer allow check-ins to our Facebook "Page" only to our two Facebook "Places", Mill Creek and Lake Stevens.)
