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Rachel has been working as a cosmetologist for 10 years, She enjoys creating custom cuts, color and styles that fit each person’s unique personality.
Born and raised in Connecticut, Rachel completed her cosmetology training with High Honors at “American Academy of Cosmetology” Danbury, Connecticut. After visiting Colorado several times and falling in love with this beautiful state, she decided to make it her home in September of 2008.
Rachel enjoys staying current with the latest hair trends and techniques and has completed many advanced cut, color and style classes. She seeks to make every client feel fantastic about their look before they leave her chair.
Like the pretty lady from the TV show “Shear Genius” Rachel says “Hair is Important”
Ask her today for a consultation on how you can have YOUR special look.
Elizabeth currently operates her business here at Escape Uptown Salon and Spa. Prior to moving her business to Erie she also trained and worked at an Aveda salon.
She completed her Cosmetology training at Longs Peak Academy in Longmont. In addition she took specialized training to perform chemical peels and Microdermabrasion and received her certification required by the Colorado Office of Cosmetology Licensure.
Elizabeth is accomplished in all hair services, skincare, specialized waxing, and lash and brow tinting. She stays informed with current trends and products by taking education classes, attending trade shows, and is a member of several top web sites for the beauty industry.
She is a Colorado native and can’t imagine living anywhere else. If you want to know where something is, she usually has the answer. She enjoys traveling and has visited regions throughout the US, Mexico, Europe, Australia and New Zealand. She also enjoys the outdoors and Colorado is the perfect place for many activities. She enjoys getting to know her clients and pretty soon you both will be sharing stories.
Elizabeth is passionate about her work and provides a personal touch to each and every client. From the little ones to the very wise, men or women, Elizabeth can provide the services you need. Your happiness is what she prides herself in!
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As more and more beauty salons pop up around the country, it becomes harder to determine which salon gets your business. Do you want a low cost cut, a high end salon or something in between? Should you go to a walk-in chain salon or a privately owned one? Do you want a salon that only cuts hair or would you like a place that offers a full service such as nails, facials, massages, etc.?
These are all valid considerations when determining which salon gets your business. Let’s take a look at some of these issues.
The first place to start in choosing a salon is to evaluate what needs to be done. A woman just wanting her hair trimmed may go to a different salon than one who wants a permanent, coloring, or other more extensive services. If she needs her hair cut quickly and that day, she might be better off going to a walk-in salon, rather than trying to get her regular stylist to work her in on short notice. For other services, a woman may want to think about a full-service, by-appointment-only salon. This means that she will have a stylist who is expecting her, knows what she wants done, and is not under pressure to squeeze in more clients.
Referrals are often the next step in choosing a beauty salon. They will ask friends and co-workers who “does good hair” in their town or at a particular salon. Women will usually readily share good and bad experiences with beauty salons and stylists. They will also share whether they feel a beauty salon charges too much for its services, and whether the work is worth the price.
Price does play a part in choosing a beauty salon. Some salons work off the famous name of their owner, and will usually charge more as a result. The local “beauty shop” probably will be a little cheaper.
Most states require that anyone who cuts hair and charges for it be a licensed cosmetologist. This means they have taken courses, passed written state exams and been certified by their cosmetology school and by the state. A woman should always make sure her stylist is a licensed cosmetologist, although most beauty salons would be in violation of the law for hiring anyone who is not.
A beauty salon should be clean, neat and brightly lit. Staff should be friendly and courteous, regardless of what they perceive as the customer’s social status. Anyone who does not receive courteous treatment should report the incident to the owner or manager of the beauty salon and go elsewhere. A customer should make sure the employees practice good hygiene, personally and with their customers. A dirty beauty salon is no place to get a haircut.
Lastly, there is a simple five step method for choosing a salon.
1. Observe different hair styles that you like and ask around (friends, family, coworkers) where they get their hair done.
2. Make a list of the different beauty salons that were given and narrow down your search according to the information that you were given.
3. Call the beauty salons from your narrow search and find out the following information: exact location, fees, hours of operation, stylist’s experience and clientele.
4. Plan a visit to determine if you are comfortable with the location of the beauty salon, like the atmosphere of the salon and stylist to discuss what you are looking for.
5. Schedule a hair appointment to decide if you are satisfied with your choice.
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Keep in mind there are essentially two types of massage. One is therapeutic and the other is a relaxing massage. The difference is that the therapeutic massages will often times only address a specific area and will frequently use deeper pressure. The reasons for visiting a massage therapist for therapeutic massage varies but usually is related to some sort of specific muscle injury or discomfort.
Relaxing massage is typically a whole body routine designed to free the body from stress and tension. Relaxing massage uses more flowing strokes and seeks to help the person relax overall. This type of massage is frequently found in spas, for example.
Both are great, but it depends on what you would like to achieve with the massage.
Arlene at Escape Uptown Salon & Spa is an expert in both types of massages. For more information please call 720-259-1370.
One out of every two people has or had this problem. Dandruff is embarrassing indeed, but a very, very common problem nonetheless.
What is dandruff?
Our skin cells are forever renewing themselves. When the skin cells on our scalp are renewed the old ones are pushed to the surface and out of the scalp. For a person with dandruff the renewal is faster, meaning more dead skin is shed, making the dandruff more noticeable. Dandruff can also occur if the scalp is frequently exposed to extreme temperatures. Dandruff is also known as scurf – its medical term is Pityriasis capitis.
What are the signs and symptoms of dandruff?
•There are while flakes of skin on the scalp, and in the person’s hair
•Flakes may be oily looking
•Head may feel tight and itchy
•Head may feel tingly
•Head may feel sore
•Red, flaky, greasy patches of skin (adults, Seborrheic dermatitis of the scalp in adults)
•Crusting and scaling rash on scalp (babies with Seborrheic dermatitis, or cradle cap)
How to control dandruff?
Dandruff can, in some cases be very difficult to bring to a halt, so if washing everyday with your regular shampoo does not stop the flakes from overwhelming your scalp, the next best thing to do is to start using anti-dandruff shampoos. Look for anti-dandruff shampoos with zinc pyrithione, selenium sulfide, salicylic acid or ketoconazole as the active ingredient. You can purchase these shampoos at your favorite Hair Salon or over-the counter at your local retail or grocery store. Ask your hair stylist what he or she suggests. Your stylist knows your hair and is usually very capable of suggesting a product that is right for you.
There are some homemade remedies that appear to work in some instances. One of the most popular and has shown good results is a vinegar wash. Before bedtime mix two teaspoons of vinegar with six teaspoons of water and rub it into your scalp. Wrap your head in a towel and go to bed for the night. Apply the same mixture in the morning when you wake up, then rinse it with water. You do not have to worry about the smell of vinegar in your hair, as the smell of vinegar does evaporate eventually.
Summary
Dandruff is an embarrassing condition that in most cases can controlled with frequent shampooing or using medicated shampoos. In extreme cases of dandruff you may need to consult a dermatologist but before you do that, visit with your hair stylist at your local salon and ask what medicated shampoo he or she would recommend.
On Saturday customers at Escape Uptown Salon & Spa had their hair and nails done by a cat, Dorothy from the Wizard of Oz, A witch, Mini Mouse and a hippy.
The staff of Escape Uptown Salon & Spa in Erie Colorado from left to right:
Stephanie Tackwell, Rachel Frazier, Elizabeth Jarvis, Kelly Wagner & Yesenia Martinez
When deciding which hair color is best for you, you must first determine your skin tone to bring out the best in your complexion. Skins tones are either cool or warm. Picking the wrong shade of hair color can make you look unnatural, tired or even sickly.
Determine your skin tones:
Cool means you have medium-pale or pale skin with some pinkish hue around your cheeks. You are simply pale with no recognizable undertone? Does your skin have an olive complexion (this would include many of Asian or Hispanic descent), or is it a dark brown hue? Some folks have cool bluish or reddish undertones beneath their eyes, and some have pale skin that almost appears as if it were softly translucent. If any of this describes you, your skin color is likely cool.
Warm skin includes pale peach flesh-tones, brown with faint undertones of pink or gold, warm gold and yellow undertones, and skin with lots of freckles or rosy flush.
Natural hair color is another way to determine skin tones. If your hair is naturally bluish-black, dark brown, or medium ash, then your skin tone is considered cool.
If your natural hair color is red, reddish or golden brown, deep brown, strawberry blonde or natural golden blonde then your skin tone is considered warm.
Another way to determine if you have warm or cool skin tones is to look at the veins in your arms or legs. If they look blue, then your skin tone is probably cool. If the veins have a greenish tint then you probably have a warm skin tone.
What colors go with what skin tones?
A general rule of thumb is that for warm skin tones you use deep, rich based colors like dark golden brown, chestnut, mahogany or auburn. You highlight with red, cinnamon or copper streaks.
For cool skin tones try intense shades of brown, red or blond for base color. Highlight with wheat, honey, taupe or ash shades that contrast base.
If you have a red ruddy skin tone avoid bright red tones, and don’t over bleach. Suggestion are beige, honey brown, golden or light coffee colors.
If you are having a difficult time trying to figure out whether your skin undertones are pink or peach or having some difficulty looking at the veins in your arms to determine whether your skin is cool or warm.
Then stop in and see one of the professionals at Escape Uptown Salon and Spa and they will be happy to help.
There are only two basic hair types, oily and dry. Each is treated differently when trying to manage your hair.
Below is a quick quide to help you determine which type of hair you have and basic care guidlines.
OILY HAIR
APPEARANCE
• Strands separate and stick to your head.
CARE GUIDELINES
• Shampoo as often as necessary even if that means every day.
• Use a mild shampoo.
• Use very little shampoo.
• Put a conditioner
on the ends unless the hair is very oily.
• Don’t use too hot a hairdryer.
• Don’t brush or comb more than necessary.
SPECIAL TREATMENTS
• To help reduce sebum production use 2¾ pints of water with the strained juice of 1 lemon added for the final rinse after shampooing.
DRY HAIR
APPEARANCE
• Tangles easily, brittle
CARE GUIDELINES
• Shampoo your hair every 4-6 days.
• Use a mild shampoo.
• Use a cream conditioner after every shampoo, combing it thoroughly through the hair and leaving it on for a few minutes before rinsing.
The members of the Erie Colorado Chamber of Commerce recently spent an evening at the business of Escape Uptown Salon & Spa, in celebration of Escape’s 1 year anniversary. The evening included great food, drinks and conversation.
Stephanie Tackwell and Kelly Wagner, owners of Escape Uptown, welcomed their guests with a tour of the facilities followed by a short narrative on the phenomenal growth that Escape has experienced since opening their state of the art salon & spa in June of 2008.
Stephanie and Kelly have over 25 years of hair care experience. Kelly and Stephanie hire only experienced hair care specialists, nail technicians, and massage therapists to assure their customers get high quality and professional service. Their clientele consist of single professionals and family members of all ages. Children are especially welcome as well as walk-in customers.
Besides the owners the wonderful staff at Escape Uptown consists of Rachel Frazier (Stylist), Yesenia Martinez (Stylist), Tara Hoeuy (Stylist), Elizabeth Jarvis (Stylist)and Arlene Rowand (Massage Therapist).
These ladies are the best of the best and take great pride in taking excellent care of their customers.
The evening was a huge success with all attending experiencing a casual atmosphere, good food and drinks and fun time meeting and chatting with other members.
If you are interested in joining the Erie Colorado Chamber of Commerce you can give them a call at 303-828-3440 or drop them an email at elle@eriechamber.org. You can also access their web site at
www.eriechamber.org.
The ladies at Escape Uptown would like to thank the Chamber members for their support and attendance for this 1st year anniversary celebration.
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