How do you define "success" ?

Sometimes it seems that success just takes being in the right place at the right time .... but I think the majority of the time success is all about being a professional and doing everything one does to professional standards, sticking by one's own "knowingness" of how things should and can be, and keeping one's own integrity  and not settling for less than the best in oneself and others.

With THAT (possibly strange) prelude I bring you ... a recent success for ME! :-)

I was "lucky" (i.e. hard-working, talented, professional & dedicated) enough to be requested on a very special photo shoot ... which landed me being credited for TWO magazine covers ... the February issues of both People and Hello.  (Photos: Michael Doven/Getty Images,  Hair: Dawn Shannon, Make Up: Jacob Bailey)

And this, my friends, is just the beginning of what is going to be MY BEST YEAR EVER!

HAPPY 2011!

The longest most beautiful lashes possible!

Happy 2011 from all of us at Intuition Salon and Spa! 

Here's a TIP & TECHNIQUE I would like to share with you on how to have the longest most beautiful lashes possible.

The first step is applying a product called Blinc Long-Lash morning and night.  This will aid in the growth of our lashes. 

The next is applying the Blinc Lash Primer,  after the Long Lash and before the Mascara. 

Finally, apply the new Young Blood Mascara, which has been re-formulated and it's amazing how long and thick your lashes will be. 

Young Bllod Mascara comes in Brown and Black.

Of course, these items are carried here at Intuition, and the prices are:

Blinc Long-Lash $48

Blinc Lash Primer $19

Young Blood Mascara $24

So this is my personal discovery and I've found it to be absolutely amazing for creating long, beautiful lashes.

(If you have any questions please feel free to call 727-443-2927 - any of our amazing staff will be happy to help you.)

Dawn

Intuition Salon and Spa

16 N. Ft. Harrison Ave

Clearwater, FL 33755

727.443.2927

www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com

BRAZILIAN KERATIN TREATMENT seems to be all the rage ... but what are the facts?

Tips from the Salon - by Dawn Shannon

BRAZILIAN KERATIN TREATMENT seems to be all the rage ... but what are the facts?

Right now one of the hottest treatments for hair is the BRAZILIAN KERATIN TREATMENT.     

What is it?  It is basically a protein that is sealed into the hair.

What are the benefits?  First off it depends on what kind you are getting. There are brands which contain Formaldehyde - but there are many that do not. There is no need to use Formaldehyde Brazilian Keratin Treatments as there are a large amount of Permanent Hair straighteners such as Japanese Thermal Reconditioning that is not organic but does not contain this harmful ingredient formaldehyde. You can also finish off a straightening treatment with the non-

formaldehyde Brazilian. So what are the benefits? First off, by sealing in the keratin (protein) into the hair...it puts an incredible shine into your hair...even while keeping it curly. The Brazilian Keratin treatments that I have worked with also TOTALLY ELIMINATE FRIZZ...on curly, wavy, or straight hair. If you have wavy or curly hair when you style your hair it cuts the styling time in half...it is WAY easier to style your hair, make it straight or anything you want to do. 

People ask me a lot...can I still curl my hair. Yes you can...this isn't a straightener which sometimes can inhibit curling your hair. The Brazilian Keratin treatment also protects your hair from the sun and outside elements, it really, really helps to get your color to stay longer and helps to keep it from fading. So who is a client for this...we have done people of all kinds of hair..whether it is ethnic hair, kinky, super curly, wavy, fine hair...all different types of hair. 

So how long does it last? It lasts about 4 months. I find what works best is do it, then 2 to 2 1/2 months later do it again and it seems to last about 5 months after that. When can you do this. Anytime...after any color service even, even after doing the lightest of blondes or even on the most damaged of hair, BECAUSE it is a very intense conditioning treatment. It is a treatment that is flat ironed in your hair. How long do you have to wait before washing your hair? 24 hours. Some it 

is 48 hours. 

The MOST IMPORTANT THING TO REMEMBER IS: Listen to your stylist about maintenance...do not use products with sulfates in them. Sulfates ruin the Brazilian Keratin Treatment. Your salon will recommend what you need to use with this service. They are not just trying to sell you something. Home maintenance products is essential,,,,more than any other salon service I have experienced. 

Just another note this service is one of the most popular services and people are so happy with it that they want to do it over and over again.

Dawn Shannon

Master Hair Stylist

Owner - Intuition Salon and Spa

http://www.IntuitionSalonandSpa.com

A New Beginning

Welcome to my new blog - after several years of submitting articles to health and wellness magazines, this is a new beginning to reach even more people.    I will, of course, eventually post all my previous articles, but will also keep followers informed of current events at Intuition Salon and Spa.

Dawn