Most people can say there is an aspect of their skin they’d like to change whether it is acne, dryness, oiliness, wrinkles, sun damage and/or red spots. Eccotique recognizes that your skin can be difficult to understand which is why we are offering complimentary Skin Care Clinics from May 17- 19. A Skin Care Clinic is a free 30 minute, one on one facial analysis with one of Eccotique’s Skin Care experts. Who wouldn’t want to learn how to resolve their skin’s challenges for free? Get beautiful skin just in time for summer.

Complimentary Skin Care Clinics run from May 17 – 19

Langley: Thursday, May 17^th 1-7pm  – 604.530.2180
Metropolis East – Thursday, May 17^th 1-7pm  – 604.439.0960
Metropolis West – Friday, May 18^th 1-7pm – 604.438.2332
Coquitlam – Friday, May 18^th 1-7pm – 604.941.0625
Pitt Meadows – Saturday, May 19^th 1-6pm – 604.460.9240
Richmond – Saturday, May 19^th 1-6pm  – 604.207.0206

Remember to be good to yourself and your skin.

We asked you all to send us your special Mother’s Day massages to your moms and here they are. We hope all the moms in the world had a wonderful day filled with love and happiness.

Be good to mom for Mother’s Day!

Shanda from Eccotique Salon demonstrates how to acheive beautiful waves with your flat iron. It’s so simple and looks incredible! Give it a try.

Spring 2012 runways were filled with shiny hair, dripping wet styles, laid back tangles and effortless waves. In my opinion, the perfect accompaniment to all these nonchalant do’s is a glossy, healthy, natural looking hair colour. Embrace your natural! I mean why wouldn’t you? Au naturel will not be trending forever so do it while you can.

I know, I know, I told you not to try too hard but that doesn’t mean I’m recommending letting your roots grow out. To get back to your beautifully natural colour, I suggest bringing your stylist a photo of your original hair colour unless you have re-growth in which case the stylist will be able to match that. To achieve a natural colour fast I recommend trying L’Oreal Professionnel’s Dia Richesse offered at all Eccotique Salon locations. Dia is an ammonia-free demi permanent colour that results in rich, glossy and extremely natural looking hair and the best part…little to no maintenance.

So let’s review. This season it’s cool to have unexpected colour, wet, tangled hair, effortless styles and natural hues. Spring 2012 you rock!

The five makeup essentials you should never leave home without! Featuring Aveda Eye Definer in Black Orchid, Petal Essence Eye Color Trio in Plum Mist, Mosscara inBlack Forest, Lip Nourish-mint Smoothing Lip Color in Vanadinite, and Hydrating Lip Glaze in Cherry Blossom.

For centuries, the bobby pin has played a supporting role in every woman’s hair. Whether it be invisible or visible, some of the greatest styles to date relied heavily on the simple invention made popular in the 1920’s. Trending right now is the exposed bobby pin. Stylists are strategically placing the pins outside the hair creating a metal masterpiece perfect for the runway or a night out on the town. I’ve put together some easy styling ideas using pins. You’ll notice I’ve suggested a pin size for each style from the Pin Tin Style Guide above.

1. The faux bob

• Set your hair in hot rollers or curl your hair with a flat iron
• Run your fav argan oil through the hair to loosen and soften up the curls
• Swoop the excess hair underneath and secure it with 2.5” pins clipped in X shapes lining the bottom of your head horizontally

2. The loose chignon

• Part your hair where you would normally part it
• Pull all of your hair to one side and create 2 ponytails, one in each hand
• Tie a loose knot with the 2 sections
• Wrap the piece on the right around and pin it with a 2” hair pin
• Repeat with the left piece of hair to form a bun

3. Visible bobby pins

• Do a hairstyle of your choosing
• Finish by accenting with several 2” bobby pins making sure they are fully exposed

4. The neck revealer

• Make a deep side part
• Pull all of the hair to one side ensuring it is smooth
• Slide in 4 2.5” pins vertically at the nape of your neck to keep hair over your shoulder
• Spray with a high hold hairspray to finish

5. The high bun

• Make a high ponytail and secure it with a hair elastic
• Backcomb the hair doing little
  sections at a time
• Lightly comb out the hair and separate into 2 sections
• Wrap one section of the hair clockwise and secure it with a 3” bobby pin
• Repeat with the other section of hair wrapping it counter clockwise
• Secure the bun with a few 3” bobby pins
• Spray with a high hold hair spray

Purchase your very own Pin Tin for $12.95 at Eccotique Salon. That’s it for pins…give these styles a try! I’d like to say thank you to the bobby pin for all that you’ve done for my hair over the years. Couldn’t live without ya!

Photos by Nicole & Anthony LDGPhotoArts.com

Life is always full of reasons to celebrate! Birthdays, bride-to-be parties, employee recognitions and promotions, graduations or just because!! Book Eccotique’s Party Lounge for your next mani/pedi date with the girls.

Our Party Lounge is $60 per guest and includes a FREE OPI polish. Plus if you book Mani & Pedi combo’s for 4 or more guests you’ll receive a FREE Mani & Pedi combo.

Here is our Party Lounge package info:

• Party Lounge booking time is approximately 1.25 hrs
• Party Lounge can accommodate up to 8 guests
• Package Price Includes: Basic Manicure & Basic Pedicure service and a FREE OPI polish per guest
• A FREE party hostess will assist in planning and set up
• Bring in your own finger food & beverages* and any decorations to create your own personal party experience
• Enhance your party experience further by booking a salon stylist to provide mini styling services to your guests. Additional booking cost: $50

*Eccotique does not provide plates/glasses/cutlery/napkins/wine openers

Looking forward to seeing you!

If you haven’t had a treatment before, you’ve got to try it! Kérastase treatments are not just for people with damaged hair. Kérastase offers several different types designed to address all kinds of hair concerns. Whether you’re looking for less frizz, more shine, intense hydration or extreme smoothness…Kérastase has a treatment for you. Stop by Eccotique Salon to get your treatment for only $30.