Thursday, March 31, 2011

NEW Product Alert–Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System

Clarisonic Opal Sonic Infusion System with Anti-Aging Sea Serum

A palm-sized sonic infusion device, the Opal is specially designed to help build skin's resilience over time and prevent future damage around the eyes. By gently tapping the skin around your eye at 125 sonic movements per second, the Opal dispenses our specially formulated Anti-Aging Sea Serum, maximizing absorption in a way that's not possible with your finger alone.

Opal's soothing sonic action gently infuses our Anti-Aging Sea Serum into the outer layers of your epidermis. The combination of our specially formulated serum with sonic application work together to give you immediate, amazing results.

Opal is perfect for the eye area and can also be used on the lip, brow and forehead areas.


    Anti-Aging Sea Serum

    Dr. Robb Akridge optimized this serum for the dynamics of sonic infusion. Using his immunology expertise to promote skin health, he employed a multi-layered approach using marine extracts and botanicals that hydrate, firm, tighten and protect your skin from future damage. Our serum is gentle enough for daily use and paraben-free.

    Sonic Infusion Benefits:

    • Immediately hydrates, leaving skin feeling refreshed 
    • Noticeably firmer skin after two weeks
    • Reduces appearance of puffiness in as little as four weeks
    • Gentle for daily use
    • Can be layered with your own eye cream
    • Improves skin texture

    With just one use, you will notice a reduction in fine lines and puffiness:

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    Kit Includes

    • Opal Sonic Infuser
    • 3 Opal Anti-Aging Sea Serum Dispenser Caps
    • Extra applicator top
    • Universal Charger

    Tuesday, March 29, 2011

    Get Ready for Spring– Fun Spring Beauty Tips

    After months of non-stop rain and gloomy skies, the sun is finally back out to greet us a HAPPY SPRING greeting!

    With the sun shining, the colorful flowers blooming and open-toe shoe season ahead of us, here are some fun tips to brighten you up and get you looking like Spring!

    • Break out the scented body wash and lotion to give you that oh-la-la spring scent all day
    • Say “no” to the neutral fall and winter clothing colors and say hello to the reds, pinks, yellows, greens and blues of spring!
    • Just Bronze It! The sun hasn’t been around long enough for the tan to start develop so fake it and put on some bronzer.
    • Treat yourself to a pedicure and pretty up them toes. It is open-toe shoe season, remember?
    • While you’re there, enjoy a manicure and select a fun, bright color.
    • Brighten up that face with colorful eyeshadows – just don’t overdue it or you will look like Mimi from the Drew Carey show. There is such thing as TOO much blue.
    • Get out the SPF! You should be using it year round, but if you put it into hibernation during the winter months, now is the time to get acquainted again.

    Friday, March 25, 2011

    Facebook Fan of the Week

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    Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

    Walnut Creek
    Jana Corral

    Palo Alto
    Katt Clark

    Emeryville
    Vanessa Grover

    Fresno
    Allison Pock

    Green Valley Salon and Spa
    Rachael Palermo

    For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

    I Bar Fresno

    I Bar Palo Alto

    I Bar Walnut Creek

    I Bar Emeryville

    Green Valley Salon and Spa

    Wednesday, March 23, 2011

    Color of the Week–Teenage Dream

    This pink glitter polish is part of the Katy Perry line.

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    Match this pink with Shatter and get this trend-setting look!

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    Friday, March 18, 2011

    Facebook Fans of the Week

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    Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

    Walnut Creek
    Sherri McGoff

    Palo Alto
    Areena Lal

    Emeryville
    Julianne Satterlee-Banta

    Fresno
    Jamie Giedinghagen

    Green Valley Salon and Spa
    Shaylyn Kosta

    For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

    I Bar Fresno

    I Bar Palo Alto

    I Bar Walnut Creek

    I Bar Emeryville

    Green Valley Salon and Spa

    Thursday, March 17, 2011

    Color of the Week–Don’t Mess with OPI

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    In honor of St. Patrick’s Day, this week’s color of the week is
    Don’t Mess with OPI 

    This lean, mean, kick-grass green is a solid green crème. When on, it has the appearance of the primary green color – I’m talking GREEN! Smile

    According to some blogs, green is the new black and this nail color is definitely green enough to be in style!

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    Wednesday, March 16, 2011

    Pesto Chicken Pasta Recipe

    Spring is almost here and that means picnic season is upon us! Try this appetizing recipes for your next picnic or potluck!

    Prep Time: 20 minutes
    Cook Time: 10 minutes
    Chilling time: 3 hours
    Yield: 8-10 servings

    Ingredients:
    • 1 cup mayonnaise
    • 1 cup plain yogurt
    • 1 (9-ounce) package refrigerated prepared pesto
    • 1 (3.5-ounce) jar prepared pesto
    • 1/4 cup milk
    • 1 orange bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 yellow bell pepper, chopped
    • 1 pint grape tomatoes
    • 1 (12-ounce) can chicken, drained
    • 1 (12-ounce) package Havarti cheese, cubed
    • 1 (16-ounce) package campenelle pasta
    • 1/2 (16-ounce) package frozen baby peas
    Preparation:

    Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Meanwhile, in large bowl combine mayonnaise, yogurt, pesto, and milk and mix well. Add bell peppers, tomatoes, chicken, and cheese and mix well; set aside.

    Cook pasta in water until al dente according to package directions. Meanwhile, place peas in colander in sink.

    When pasta is done, drain over peas in colander; shake off excess water and stir into bowl with remaining ingredients. Cover and chill for 4-5 hours before serving.

    Tuesday, March 15, 2011

    Mix It Up– Perfume Layering

    One of the latest trends in the perfume world is to layer different perfumes. It is gaining enough popularity that there are “how to” instructions on various websites as well as layering “recipes” for acquiring specific scents.

    This is a great way to add your personality and create a signature scent made just for you!

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    The playful scents from Tokyo Milk would be a great start for experimenting with perfume layering. If you’re a girl with a sweet tooth,  layer on I Want Candy with Let Them Eat Cake and enjoy the symphony of sweetness. DISCLAIMER: I Bar and Green Valley Salon and Spa cannot be held responsible if you crave cake and candy all day. :)

    For a more floral fare to welcome spring, pair Eden with Fresh Kiss.

    Be creative and don’t be scared to try opposite scents as well. Mix the woodsy Dead Sexy with the sweetness of Cherry Bomb.

    Whatever you choose, make it unique to you!

    Master Perfumer (yes, there really is such a thing!!!), Jean-Claude Ellena even created a list of perfume combination suggestions for enhancing particular scents within perfumes. Here are a couple examples:

    No5 de Chanel
    [to enhance the] Iris: Après l'Ondée (Guerlain)
    [to enhance the] Masculine notes, aldehydes and lavender: Tabac Original.....

    Trésor de Lancôme
    [to enhance the] Leather: Cuir de Russie (Maître-Parfumeur et Gantier) or Centaure (Cardin)
    [to enhance the] Violet: Violette (Berdoues or Floris)
    [to enhance the] Rose: Evelyn (Crabtree & Evelyn), Tea Rose (Perfumer's Workshop), Rose du Jardin Retrouvé

    We would love to hear what creations you come up with! Feel free to leave  comment and share your recipe!

    Friday, March 11, 2011

    Facebook Fans of the Week

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    Congratulations to this week’s Facebook Fans of the Week!

    Walnut Creek
    Prisca Smith

    Palo Alto
    Amanda Young

    Fresno
    Polly Synbounheuang

    Emeryville
    Kim Brown-Taylor

    Green Valley Salon and Spa
    Rachel Woodie

    For a chance to become a fan of the week, simply become a fan of your favorite location.

    I Bar Fresno

    I Bar Palo Alto

    I Bar Walnut Creek

    I Bar Emeryville

    Green Valley Salon and Spa

    Wednesday, March 9, 2011

    OPI Color of the Week–Ya’ll Come Back Ya Hear?

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    The sun is shining over Northern California, so why not add a little more sunshine!

    This week’s color of the week is the yee-haw bright orange color of YA’LL COME BACK YA HEAR!

    This bright, poppy, Texas orange is everything you can want in an orange polish. It screams SUMMER!!!!!

    Tuesday, March 8, 2011

    Fitness Tip–Bhangra is one of the Hottest Fitness Trends!

    Bollywood is back! But this time it is taking over the fitness world!

    While skimming through the recent Weight Watchers magazine, I found a great article about India being the “hottest” spot on the map right now!

    The latest craze to hit the US is the red-hot Indian dance trend, Bhangra. It is a great way to embrace the culture while getting in some exercise. The “high-energy moves are easy to learn and a great way to workout”.

    Another incentive to Bhangra or trying any new dance form is that it may be good for your brain. Research suggests that “learning new routines or dance steps stimulates and creates new neurological connections, which may result in speedier thinking and a sharper memory.”

    You may have seen the dance moves on Slumdog Millionaire, but did you know that it is now in a workout class near you?

    After a bit of research, I found that there are actually classes available in Northern California in Cupertino, San Jose, Sunnyvale, Milpitas and Cupertino! Do a search on “Bhangra Exercise California” and a few classes will pop up. If you try one of them out, please leave a comment here and let us know how it was!

    So get out there and shimmy your way into fitness and a sharper memory!

    Monday, March 7, 2011

    Will YOU Be There?–East Bay Women’s Conference is TONIGHT!

    Green Valley Salon and Spa is excited for an eventful evening at the East Bay Women’s Conference this evening!

    We look forward to meeting all the amazing women that will be in attendance as well as hearing the inspirational speakers: Eve Ensler, Kristine Carlson, Robin Benincasa, Lori Nader Gray and Christy Kaplan!

    Will you be there to share the evening with us?

    Green Valley Salon and Spa will be offering complimentary Eyebrow Threading as well as demonstrating the incredible OPAL Sonic Infusion System by Clarisonic, as well as retailing jewelry and other fine products.

    We hope to see you there!!!

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    The Sixth Annual East Bay Women's Conference is next Monday! Do you have your tickets yet? This is sure to be an eventful evening of fun, food, empowerment and enlightening!

    2011 East Bay Women’s Conference
    Embrace Strength–Imagine Success


    Five extraordinary speakers will dazzle the audience with their keynote presentations. EBWC Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to:

    • Eve Ensler, activist and award-winning author of The Vagina Monologues who will share her global experience and How to Turn Pain to Power.
    • Co-author Kristine Carlson who will reinforce the important message of not Sweating the Small Stuff
    • Robin Benincasa, world champion racer and founder of World Class Teams who will explain Why Women Win
    • Lori Nader Gray, author of From Cover Girl to Cookie Queen who will share The 10 Ingredients for a Sweet Life while Satisfying Your Soul
    • Christy Kaplan, Director Women’s Health for John Muir will discuss how Achieving Small Successes can Create lasting Change

    Sixth Annual East Bay Women's Conference
    Monday, March 7, 2011, 8am–5pm
    San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon

    Presented by Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Chevron Corporation

    Reserve Your Conference Tickets: Click here

    Friday, March 4, 2011

    Sierra Nevada Junior Olympics This Weekend–March 4-6–Stop By and Visit Green Valley Salon and Spa

    Green Valley Salon and Spa will be showing our support at the Sierra Nevada Junior Olympics this weekend at Solano Community College!

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    This event is hosted by SASO and Sierra Nevada Swimming.

    If you will be at the event, please be sure to stop by the Green Valley Salon and Spa booth. We will be offering chair massages, eyebrow threading and retailing jewelry!

    If you get a chance, stop by and say hi! We would love to see you!

    Wednesday, March 2, 2011

    Makeup Mishaps–the Most Common Makeup Mistakes

    We ladies have to admit that we have been guilty of makeup mishaps at least once in our lifetime. Even celebrities are not immune to the “oh my gosh, she thinks that looks good, but OH WOW, her stylist let her walk out looking like that?!” look.

    Yes, each person’s definition of beauty is different, but we all know a makeup mishap when we see one. Right, ladies?

    Some of the most common makeup mistakes are….

    Concealer/Foundation Confusion
    The real key to good concealer and foundation coverage is to start with a moisturized face. Then dab yellow concealer sparingly on brown or red spots. Don't worry about blending it in; it's concealer. Then apply your foundation. Do not put concealer over mineral powder or cream to powder makeup—it won't blend! You'll end up with an obvious patch job. Ugh!

    Wrong Foundation Shade
    This may just be the easiest to commit out of the offenses. Sometimes, the colors look great in natural or bathroom fluorescent lighting, but then you see a picture of yourself after someone photographed you and a flash was used…and you cannot help but want to tear the picture because your face looks like Casper while the rest of your body sports an awesome summer tan.

    OR…you have your “summer girl” dark foundation still on in the winter while your body has already shed itself of your summer tan.

    The thing to remember when selecting your foundation shade is to color match it to your bone, not your hand. Your hand is always darker than your facial shade.

    Excessive Concealer
    Lay off the excessive under eye concealer or at least invest in one that does a little better job matching your skin tone. White is alright but too much of it will give you the reverse raccoon look.

    Heavy Handed Eyeliner
    I grew up in the era where if you thought you were applying too much eyeliner, that meant you needed to put MORE on (yes, the 80s). Well, those days are over (thank goodness) and now, the raccoon look is ancient history. Instead of layering up the eyeliner Elvira style, focus on using attractive colors in a flattering way.

    Dry Face
    No matter how much makeup you apply, you can't hide a dry face. After your morning cleanse, moisturize your skin. This will make your makeup application smooth and silky looking. Without moisture, makeup looks cracked and unflattering.

    Eyebrow Faux Pas
    The days of the Sharpie-drawn-in-eyebrow look is over. And so is the Einstein caterpillar, busy eyebrow look. If you aren’t sure what brow shaping is appropriate for your face shape (Yes, it matters!), ask your favorite aesthetician or threader what brow shape is best for you.

    Dark Lip Liner
    Yet another mishap created by my generation. Sorry, modern day girls, we weren’t quite sure of what we were doing at the time. Black lip liner is another thing of the past. Flattering MATCHING colors are now in.

    Feel free to use these no-no’s as a guideline for makeup application. You are also welcome to print it out and show it to any of your friends that may be offenders…just saying. ;)

    East Bay Women’s Conference is Next Monday–March 7, 2011!

    The Sixth Annual East Bay Women's Conference is next Monday! Do you have your tickets yet? This is sure to be an eventful evening of fun, food, empowerment and enlightening!

    2011 East Bay Women’s Conference
    Embrace Strength–Imagine Success


    Five extraordinary speakers will dazzle the audience with their keynote presentations. EBWC Attendees will have the opportunity to listen to:

    • Eve Ensler, activist and award-winning author of The Vagina Monologues who will share her global experience and How to Turn Pain to Power.
    • Co-author Kristine Carlson who will reinforce the important message of not Sweating the Small Stuff
    • Robin Benincasa, world champion racer and founder of World Class Teams who will explain Why Women Win
    • Lori Nader Gray, author of From Cover Girl to Cookie Queen who will share The 10 Ingredients for a Sweet Life while Satisfying Your Soul
    • Christy Kaplan, Director Women’s Health for John Muir will discuss how Achieving Small Successes can Create lasting Change

    Sixth Annual East Bay Women's Conference
    Monday, March 7, 2011, 8am–5pm
    San Ramon Marriott, 2600 Bishop Drive, San Ramon

    Presented by Walnut Creek Chamber of Commerce & Visitors Bureau and Chevron Corporation

    Reserve Your Conference Tickets: Click here

    Images from last year’s event….

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    Tuesday, March 1, 2011

    March Education Event and Special–Obagi Medical

     

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    March 5, 2011

    10 am to 4 pm

    Learn how Obagi Medical Skincare Products are transforming skin to look and act younger and healthier. Beautiful skin can be achieved at any age! Personnel will be available to answer your questions about Obagi Medical.

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    Special Offer

    Purchase any Obagi or Clarisonic Kit

    and Receive a 60 minute Signature Facial for

    Only $49

    Offer ends March 31,2011.
    Cannot be combined with other offers, discounts or coupons