We are super proud of Patricia & excited that she got to be part of such an amazing project! If you haven’t seen the Stronger video yet, here it is:

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Receive a Shampoo, Cut, & Style for FREE!

Offer Ends February 18th, 2012.

Call 618-345-6446 Now To Book Your Appointment!

Photo by Kyle Weber

Come visit our expert stylists and start off the year with a fresh new ‘do. Have our esthetician brighten your skin with a relaxing and beautifying facial. And if your winter white skin has you feeling blue, try a spray tan for a more colorful outlook on life. There are so many options and opportunities to give you a great start to this new year!

If you book your wedding party & pay your deposit by February 28th, the bride will get FREE Hair & Make Up if five of her bridesmaids or family purchase Hair & Make Up as well. Check our Bridal flyer for more details.

Click Here for more information on our Bridal Party Services.

The world’s top beauty experts agree – your hair color is the greatest tool you have in your battle against aging. Here are some tips on keeping your hair young and glorious:

1.) First rule: There needs to be contrast between your hair and your complexion; otherwise you will look washed out and pale, which makes you look older.

2.) Go back in time – find a photo from your childhood and have your stylist copy that color. Most times, you’ll find that color will be very flattering.

3.) For dark hair, try adding some caramel or toffee highlights to break up your hair style and brighten your face.

4.) For lighter brown hair, choose dark blonde lights that will frame you face and enhance your complexion.

5.) Blonde hair can turn ashy as you age and really wash you out. The goal is to have your stylist create pale, golden lights in your hair. These will add a warm glow to your skin.

6.) Adding highlights and deep conditioning treatments will keep your hair shiny and healthy, definitely the hallmarks youthful beauty!

Next time you have a special occasion, let Sizzor Shak take care of your hair & makeup. You’ll be the belle of the ball with what our stylists can do for you. Our airbrush make up is formulated to work with digital photography, so the photos of you at your special event will look flawless.

Click Here to see Sizzor Shak’s Hair & Makeup Gallery Portfolio!

CREDITS:

Model: Kendra Stylist: Michelle MUA: Melissa Photographer: Kyle Weber Assistant: Kim

]]> http://sizzorshak.com/beauty/hair-make-up-shots-with-model-kendra/feed/ 0 http://sizzorshak.com/coffee-talk/the-beauty-of-gessica/ http://sizzorshak.com/coffee-talk/the-beauty-of-gessica/#comments Tue, 13 Dec 2011 22:32:03 +0000 Wendy http://sizzorshak.com/?p=2032 A couple weeks after starting behind the desk at The Shak, I got to know Gessica. Gessica was “interesting” to get to know because she had been thesalon’s receptionist before she went to cosmetology school. Maybe intimidating, or daunting, or nerve-wrecking would be more accurate words, because she had the reputation of being one of the best front desk people ever.

Gessica of Sizzor Shak

She was definitely a hard act to follow.

Gessica is our resident diva. She has an amazing voice – she sings for First Baptist of Maryville and when she belts out her voice with the choir backing her up, you’re sure to have chills run up and down your spine. Her picture graces the flyers and billboards that her church puts up every year for their Christmas production because, besides having a great voice, she is a certifiable knockout!

If Gessica’s church, First Baptist of Maryville, sounds familiar to you, it is probably because it is the location of the tragic church shooting that occurred March 9, 2009. Pastor Fred Winters was killed by a gunman while he was preaching on that Sunday morning. He was a gifted pastor, a community leader, and a dedicated husband and father. He was also Gessica’s friend.

Working alongside Gessica during this time, I believe I can speak for the entire staff when I say that we saw a new and deeper side to her. Her grief led her to sing special songs in order to honor her pastor and remember God’s grace. Her bold personality gentled during this season. And as time went on, a transformation began to take place in her that was beautiful to behold.

Gessica will always be our diva extraordinaire – no one would ever want that to change! And her personality will always be big and bold. But through the trials of life, she has been forged into something stronger and more beautiful than before. When you experience the vibrancy and glow that comes from deep within her, you can see God creating something special in her life.

]]> http://sizzorshak.com/coffee-talk/the-beauty-of-gessica/feed/ 0 http://sizzorshak.com/tips-tricks/9-makeup-tricks-every-woman-must-master/ http://sizzorshak.com/tips-tricks/9-makeup-tricks-every-woman-must-master/#comments Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:48:57 +0000 admin http://sizzorshak.com/?p=1914 Follow These Tips & Get The Attention You Deserve!

1. MASCARA – Keep it Fresh! The newer your mascara is, the easier it will glide and the less it will flake. When applying, press the wand into the base of your lash-line and wiggle it to separate out the individual strands. Sexy lashes are thick at the base and then taper at the ends in a natural, seductive way.


Photo Credit: Kyle Weber

2. BLUSH – Pink looks good on every woman, giving her a natural flush. The trick is for you to find your “go-to” shade and keep it on hand to brighten your cheeks and lips. To give yourself and enchanting glow, choose a creamy blush and mix it with some moisturizer. Blend and beautify!
3. KEEP EYES BRIGHTt – Dark circles are a major beauty buster. Use a fast absorbing eye cream in the day, then apply a corrector specially made to cover those dark tones. Finish with a concealer that is a shade lighter than your foundation and set with powder.
4. WEARING RED – While this may not be your regular look, you still need to know how to apply a bold red lip! Use a very sharp lip liner that is the same color as your red and smile a bit as you outline. This makes the lip-line tight and your outline precise and perfect. Fill in the lips with the side of your liner and then apply the lipstick with a lip brush. Do NOT try to rub out any mistakes- the red will smear and stain. Instead, use your concealer as an eraser.
5. FOUNDATION – Do you feel like your foundation makes you look unnatural? A great trick is to apply the makeup all over your face, then blot your cheeks to remove most of it off the sides of your face. This enables your blush to brighten your face without looking fake, and your foundation to perfect your complexion without looking overdone.
6. EYELINER – Liquid liner is tricky but it is important to master for a truly glam eye. Practice your application techniques when you’re planning a night in so that you have it perfected for a big night out.
7. CHEEKBONES – Contour your beautiful face by making those cheekbones pop! Three shades –light and shimmery along the top of your cheekbones, a deep nude under, and a peachy shade in the apple area – and your set to wow the world.
8. SMOKY EYES – Here’s the How To: Start by lining the inner rim of your lower lashes, smudging the color into the lash line so that there is no gap between your lashes and the liner. Close your eyes and do the same to the upper lash line. Use your fingers to smudge it in, and then sweep a dusky shadow of your choice over your lid and into the crease, blending up and out.
9. BROWS – First things first … don’t overdo the tweezing! Bold brows are hot and sexy. Use a spoolie brush or a clean mascara wand to smooth them out, and lightly use a brow pencil or a slanted brow brush to perfect their shape. Add a highlighting shadow under the eyebrow to give it lift. Now you’ve got a perfect frame for the masterpiece that is your face!

Lucy (Sizzor Shak's on-staff esthetician)

How does winning a free Tahitian Facial ($65 Value) for you & a friend sound? Sounds pretty exciting to us!

Here’s what you need to do:

1. “Like” us on Facebook (http://facebook.com/sizshak)
2. Click “Enter the Sweepstakes” for a chance to win
3. Make sure to click “Allow”
4. “Invite Your Friends” because if the friend you invite to the sweepstakes wins, you win too!

The sweepstakes ends on October 22nd. The more friends you invite to the sweepstakes, the better chance you have to win!

CLICK HERE to get started!

Here are some tips to start now before Jack Frost takes up permanent residence for the season!

Photo by: Kyle Weber

1. Choose a new shampoo. What you’ve been using all summer is not going to work on dry winter hair. Chose a quality product that will repair and protect your locks.
2. Wash your hair less. Shampooing washes out the bad stuff — it also washes out the good stuff, like the protective oils that your hair needs in order to keep its strength and shine.
3. Dry your hair carefully. Rubbing your head with a towel will damage the hair shaft by roughing up the outer layer, making your hair look dull and dry.
4. Make sure your hair is dry before you head outside – wet hair can freeze up and break off!
5. Deep condition – c’mon, you know you need to do it! Ask your Sizzor Shak stylist about our deep conditioning treatments.
6. Use a leave in conditioner with your hot tools.
7. Pay attention to your diet – what you eat nourishes your body, including your hair. Eat right, drink lots of water … it’ll make a difference!

Stop on into Sizzor Shak on Main Street in downtown Collinsville (across from Ashmann’s pharmacy) & one of our receptionists or stylists will show you exactly what products you’ll need to keep your hair healthy & moisturized this winter!