My Salon: Fluer Elysee Salon, Grant Park, GA

Hello Divas!

I hope your weekend was wonderful. I had to travel New Orleans this weekend to attend a funeral. Not a particularly happy occasion, but it was good to see my family.

Before I traveled to New Orleans, I went to visit my stylist, Bizette, at Fluer Elysee salon to get a wash and press before my trip. I have been going to Bizette for over two years and she took my hair from a perm to a natural. Since going natural my hair is much healthier and it grows faster!

What I love most about Fluer Elysee is the super comfortable and posh atmosphere plus the fast service. Bizette always gets her customers in and out within 2 hours...sometimes less. She is super professional and very efficient. Plus she has early morning hours that work super with my busy schedule. If I have a 6 am appointment, I am usually done between 7:30 am and 7:45am. Fab!

The salon is decorated in rich tones of burnt orange and browns. This built in sofa is the absolute best piece of furniture in the salon. It is so comfy!



There is also free Wi-Fi. This is a huge plus for me, because I need to stay connected!

Fluer Elysee is a Phytospecific salon and I just love their products! Bizette uses Phytospecific Optimal Hydration Shampoo and Optimal Hydration Milk on my hair. These products are formulated with pro-Vitamin B, shea butter, and vitamin E. These products leave my hair super soft, shiny, and manageable. Also according to Bizette, the Phytospecific hair vitamins are her number one sellers. She can't keep them on the shelf. Her clients swear by them. She has noticed significant hair growth in her clients who use them consistently. I might have to try those vitamins!



Whenever I visit Bizette my hair is shiny and bouncing! I love it! Here is the finished product.

A wash and press is $60.00. She also offers relaxers, custom color services, cuts, and trims. Fluer Elysee is located at 1040 Boulevard SE Atlanta, GA 30312. Call (404) 622-4696 for appointments.

Toodles!

What Hair Color do you use?

I used to go to the salon every 4-6 weeks to get my hair colored. As time and money constraints kick in, these regular visits to the salon are not feasible.

I have experimented with just about every hair color brand on the market today. I would buy the ones that were on sale, the ones I had a coupon for, etc.

But the only brand that I get consistent results with is Preference by L'Oreal. I have used a natural version of the hair color and achieved very good results month after month.

What hair color product do you use? Have you used the same one for years? Leave your comments below.

ULTA Beauty: My New Obession

Hello Divas!

I hope everyone is well this Monday! I love that the weather is cool enough in the morning to wear a fly jacket or cardigan...but I don't like that by 3pm it is 80 degrees. Fall or Summer please. LOL! Divas, I am in love with ULTA Beauty. I admit I am a little late to the ULTA party, but I am a Sephora Junkie! I love Sephora so much and of course CVS, I just did not see the need to visit any other beauty emporium. Well I was wrong! I ventured to ULTA because they had the OPI La Collection de France nail polish that I had to have. Plus In Style Magazine always has an ULTA $5.00 off a purchase of $10 or more coupon in each issue. So, I was like now is the time to check it out!

ULTA is a true beauty haven. Why? ULTA carries over 21,000 beauty products ranging from drugstore brands like Revlon and Loreal to upscale brands such as Lancome and YSL. Ulta's beauty products include makeup, skincare, haircare, fragrance, bath and body, tools, accessories, men skincare, candles and home fragrance products. In addition, each ULTA has a full service hair and nail salon. Do you understand why I am obsessed? Oooh and the best part is that ULTA has a clearance section. Yes ladies a clearance section. So you may get a high end lip gloss for a sweeet price! Do you really need anymore incentive to visit ULTA?

Visit Ulta.com to find a location hear you. Also, check out the Ad. Ulta is currently offering an introductory set of Bare Minerals makeup for only $15.00! With my $5.00 off coupon in hand, I am definitely purchasing this set!

Toodles!

Beauty Etiquette: Tipping for Beauty Servies

Hello Divas!

I hope you are having an awesome day! I attended a Bridal Shower at a spa this weekend and it was pretty nice. However, my friends and I had a discussion about what is the appropriate tip to give to your service provider when receiving beauty services. These services include hair care, spa treatments, threading, waxing, and nail services. As a general rule, when receiving beauty services the standard tip is 20%. Especially if the service is excellent and you have no complaints. Also if you are a frequent visitor to the salon or spa, giving a standard 20% tip builds good will and perks. So if need to be squeezed in for an appointment, the salon or spa is more likely to fit you in. In addition, your masseuse may give you an extra 5-10 minutes on a massage if you regularly tip 20%. Some people like to leave 18%, which is not standard, but a salon or spa should not put you on the black list for it! lol! Now if the service was just okay or border line so-so, I would tip 15%. No need to tip 20% if you are not thrilled with the service. If you are totally unhappy with the service, then tip 10%. This is generally my rule when tipping. I just hate to not leave anything, even though I am not happy. I figure if I leave 10%, then the service provider knows that I am not happy with the service. However, it is also acceptable not to leave any tip if you are totally unhappy. Just let the owner or manager of the salon or spa know why you are unhappy and did not leave a tip. Lastly, if you are not sure about what amount is appropriate when tipping, discreetly ask the owner or manager of the spa or salon. This will save both you and the beauty establishment awkwardness and embarrassment.

Toodles!