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Help Fund Breast Cancer Research with Pink Hair Extensions & Pomegranate Pedicures

From now until October 31st, Complexions in Albany NY will be offering two different ways for you to help fund the fight: 1.) Pink Hair Extensions For Hope Extensions ($10.00 each) - Your donation will be given IN FULL to the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Each $10 dollar donation includes the application and removal of one Pink SO.CAP.USA Hair Extension! 2.) Pink Pomegranate Pedicure ($75.00) - With $15.00 of each & every service going directly to the American Cancer Society, this delicious 50 minute treatment using Eco-Friendly Complexions Pomegranate rich in anti-oxidants. The Think Pink Pomegranate Pedicure is a special, super-healthy treatment that makes you feel good from the inside out, pampering your toes while giving back to an important cause.

By Denise Dubois|October 5th, 2009|Categories: Complexions Spa, Evangelism, Marketing, and Sales, Life, Nail care, Salon, Uncategorized|Tags: Breast, Breast cancer, Cancer, Health, National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, National Breast Cancer Foundation, Pink ribbon|

Complexions Spa Attends Eco-Luxe Media Event in NYC

I was especially glad to speak with Glamour Magazing, TreeHugger, Organic Spa Magazine, American Salon, Spa Magazine and several other national outlets. Given our own struggles with local-media attention, I think the rate at which American businesses adopt & implement eco-friendly, energy-efficient practices will depend more upon the quality and quantity of coverage from national outlets like those at Eco-Luxe.

By Denise Dubois|September 27th, 2009|Categories: Complexions Spa|Tags: Albany New York, Environmentally friendly, exo-luxe, go-green expo, Green building, LEED small business, organic skin care, Small business, Spa, Spa News|

Small Business Recycling – How We Make Money Being Green

Being an Eco-Friendly spa I am constantly looking for ways to do good for our environment. Currently I pay my waste removal company for three different types of dumpsters. One for trash, one for paper and cardboard, and one for metal. It seems crazy that we have to pay extra to do the right thing. It's kind of like trying to eat right but at a higher cost.

By Denise Dubois|September 9th, 2009|Categories: Complexions Spa, Going Green, LEED Certification|Tags: Environment, Environmentally friendly, Recycling, Recycling bin, Waste, Waste management|

How Laser Hair Removal (aka ‘Permanent Hair Reduction’) Works

After more than 14 years in the hair removal business, I'm happy to report that today's lasers offer a wonderful option for those looking to eliminate hair from unwanted areas with a lot less pain then electrolysis (which while permanent, can sometimes require 15-30 visits for best results). That said, we do not tell anyone that it will remove every single hair for ever and ever. Instead, we tell our clients that they may need a few touch up treatments annually. There are things such as hormones, age, pregnancy, stress and medications that can influence future hair growth. As always, each case is unique, so if you have any questions, please feel free to contact me at the spa.

By Denise Dubois|September 6th, 2009|Categories: Hair Removal|Tags: albany ny, Beauty, Bikini waxing, Complexions Spa, Dermatology, folliculitis, Hair, Hair follicle, Hair Removal, ingrown hair, Laser hair removal, Shaving, Spa|

Why We Buy OPI (Hint: OPI Makes a Great Green, Healthy, Non-Toxic Nail-Polish)

With so many nail polishes available today it can be overwhelming when trying to choose the best one. Why do I choose to use OPI Nail Polish. I have used many different nail polishes available in the nail industry. Aside of fun quirky names, I have discovered from experience that OPI nail polish is one of the most durable and longest lasting nail polishes available. OPI nail polish stays on in some cases for at least up to two weeks! Since 2006, OPI has reformulated its entire line of Nail Lacquers, Nail Treatments, and Nail Hardeners to eliminate DBP (dibutyl phthalate) and Toluene.

By Denise Dubois|September 1st, 2009|Categories: Beauty Products, Nail care|Tags: Beauty, Cosmetics, Day spa, Manicure, Nail care, Nail polish, Spa News|

Using Social Media to Enhance Customer Relationships

We've learned the value of our Facebook page first hand. Social marketing is a game-changing phenomenon that is here to stay. I see less and less print forms of advertising in the very near future for us. In fact, we have already cut way back and saved thousands of advertising dollars by doing so! Every dollar saved equals another dollar re-invested back into what we do best - help people look and feel their absolute best. What's more, less print /direct mail also compliments our commitment to green, environmentally friendly business building practices.

By Denise Dubois|August 22nd, 2009|Categories: Evangelism, Marketing, and Sales, Going Green, Spa|Tags: Facebook, Facebook Page, Online Communities, Social media, Social network, Social network service, The New York Times Company|

Re: New York International Gift Fair, Jacob Javits Center

Being good to our environment can come in all sorts of different shapes and sizes - for eco- jewelry designers, being organic doesn't mean diddly, but aggressively rethinking how their products and creations are manufactured from start (earth) to finish (box-in-hand) certainly does. And that my friends, is the fastest path towards sustainably positive change...

By Denise Dubois|August 19th, 2009|Categories: Organic Skincare, Skin Care, Spa Business|Tags: Crafts, Environmentally friendly, Jacob K. Javits Convention Center, Jewelry, New York City, New York International Gift Fair|

Complexions Spa Talk in Saratoga with Paul Vandenburgh of Talk 1300

Since sharing the Complexions Story and sitting in the Saratoga Race Course clubhouse, eating breakfast and watching the horses fly by are two of my absolute favorite things to do in the world, I figured spending a little time talking with with Megan Baker & Paul Vandenburgh from Talk Radio 1300 yesterday morning would be wonderfully fun time.

By Denise Dubois|August 13th, 2009|Categories: Evangelism, Marketing, and Sales|Tags: saratoga day spa, Saratoga Race Track, saratoga spa, Spa News, talk 1300, Talk radio|

The Javanese Lulur – An Acient Royal Bridal Ceremony Perfect for… Everyone!

I know you will enjoy this incredible experience and we are so pleased to be offering for you. This treatment is perfect for the bride-to-be, mother of the bride, and the bridal party. Perfect for couples for honeymoon, anniversary and romance. We invite you to experience the Javanese Lulur......A Royal Celebration of Love

By Denise Dubois|July 26th, 2009|Categories: Spa, Therapies and Treatments|Tags: Bali, Bridal, Day spa, Environmentally friendly, Organic Skincare, Spa, Wedding|

Organic Sunless Tanning – Peak Season Equals Now

This process prepares the skin's surface in order for our massage therapist to apply an even layer of sunless tanning lotion. Any accumulation of dead cells can lead to blotching and uneven looking color. The lotion is applied using gentle, efflaurage massage movements which completely relaxes our guest. The results are beautifully bronzed, smooth skin which lasts for approximately 7 days.

By Denise Dubois|July 19th, 2009|Categories: Skin Care, Therapies and Treatments|Tags: albany spa, albany tanning salon, Sun tanning|

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