Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa & Kyle Weber are teaming up to give you a chance to win big! Girls between the ages of 14 & 24 have the opportunity to be Sizzor Shak’s Next Top Model.

Each girl will receive a FREE 8×10 from the mini-fashion shoot with Kyle & also be automatically entered into a drawing for a $250 Shopping Spree at St. Clair Square.

The winner of the competition will receive an iPod Touch, a free hi-lite, free haircuts for 1 year, & a basket full of Tigi products.

For details on how to enter this competition, please visit: www.SSNTM.com.

THE WAVY LOOK:
We recommend using a moisturizing cream to help define the curls. When your hair is wet, work in Curls Rock: Leave in Conditioner and then let your hair air-dry.

THE SLEEK LOOK:
We recommend letting your hair air-dry then flat iron your hair with a heat protectant and hairspray in one, which we would recommend Straight Sexy Hair: Smooth and Protect.

LOOSE UPDO LOOK:
We would recommend letting your hair have a little wave by using Redken Fabricate through out your hair then letting it air-dry. Then use a loose ponytail and pull your hair up into a little bun.

All of these products can be purchased here at the Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa.

Sizzor Shak is giving away a brand new Samsung 23″ 1080P LCD HDTV!!!

Check out Sizzor Shak’s 3 little tricks to get the perfect ponytail:

1. Spritz your brush with a shine enhancing spray like BedHead’s Superficial Smoothing Liquid. This spray will control the fly-aways & frizz, while adding a delicious scent to your hair.

2. To create just the right amount of bounce, use your brush to comb your hair straight back and secure it right between your nape & your crown.

3. Take a piece of hair from the underside of your ponytail (about a pinky’s width will do). Wrap it around your hair elastic & secure with a bobby pin. Then, spray it with Phyto Organics VaporGel, a firm hold micro-gel mist that adds flexibility and texture, along with UV protection.

Apply these 3 tricks & you’ll be on your way to achieving the perfect ponytail. For more information on products that will increase the beauty of your hair, stop by & see us at Sizzor Shak – Your “voted #1″ Collinsville salon.

It’s not always easy finding that salon that fits you just perfectly, but here are 4 little tips to help you find just what you’re looking for:

1. REPUTATION MATTERS
Discover what people are saying. Ask around & read reviews. Collect as many different testimonials & opinions as possible to determine whether that salon is a good fit for you. Remember that a reputation can say a lot about how a salon values their guests.

2. EXPERIENCE NECESSARY
Look into the history of the salon. Find out how long they have had their doors open. You can almost always conclude that the longer a salon has been in business, the more experienced stylists you’ll find along with a superior educational system to train the new stylists in understanding the tricks of the trade.

3. YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR
It’s not always necessary to pay top dollar for a haircut. However, remember this general rule of thumb: “The cheaper the price of the cut, the cheaper the look of the cut.” You definitely get what you pay for. Find a salon that guarantees and stands behind their work. Linda Weber, owner of Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa, says: “Never settle for a discount image at a bargain price; invest in the quality of your salon service. The way you will look and feel will pay priceless dividends in all aspects of your life.”

4. THE PERFECT FIT
You want to feel comfortable and trust the salon you choose. You want to love working with your stylist and share the experience with your friends. Just remember, if you’ve found a salon that you love, but you feel like you haven’t quite connected with a certain stylist yet, continue to match up with different stylists at the same salon. Consider asking the front desk who they’d recommend as a stylist specifically for you.  Finding the perfect fit of the right salon with a talented stylist who understands your unique style & personality will leave you with a renewed sense of confidence every time you walk out that door.

So next time you’re in the market for a new salon, keep these 4 Tips in mind to help you find the best salon in your area. You’ll be happy that you did.

Are you looking for that perfect little cookie recipe that will dazzle your friends at your New Year’s Eve party? Well, look no further. Sizzor Shak’s very own stylist & baker extraordinaire, Donna, has shared one of her favorite cookie recipes with us: Chocolate Crinkles!

Here’s what you’ll need:

DIRECTIONS:
Mix oil, chocolate, & granulated sugar. Blend in one egg at a time until well mixed.
Add Vanilla.
Stir flour, baking powder, & salt into oil mixture.
Chill several hours or overnight.
Shape dough into balls (about 1 tsp. size). Then roll in confectioners sugar.
Preheat oven at 350 degrees.
Bake 10-12 minutes, or until almost no imprint remains when touched lightly in center.
Makes 6 dozen cookies.
ENJOY!

Happy New Year from Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa!

From now until Dec 31st, if you buy 2 Hair-care Products, Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa will give you a FREE 8×10 Kyle Weber Photography ‘Winter-Themed’ photograph valued at $30. Choose from 1 of the 3 following photos:

Hurry in to Sizzor Shak today to get yours! Offer stands while supplies last!

Sizzor Shak Gift Cards are available to give to your loved ones for CHRISTmas. Here are 4 reasons why you just might:

1. Finding the perfect gift for your loved ones can be nearly impossible; many of them like to make their own decisions on what they get.

2. Sizzor Shak offers a variety of services & products that your loved one can choose from.

3. It comes with a FREE little gift along with gift-wrapping.

4. It’ll give your friends & family a chance to see just why you love ‘The Shak’ so much!

Stop in at ‘The Shak’ to get your CHRISTmas shopping finished. Call 618-345-6446 in advance to let us know what you need & we’ll have everything waiting for you!

Although there are many concrete facts about it, the benefits of smiling are immeasurable. Sharing your smile is powerful; it can open up doors of happiness & success that you may have otherwise never known existed.

Your smile has the capacity to make you look younger & more attractive. Mark Stibich, Ph.D. says that “The muscles we use to smile lift the face, making a person appear younger. Don’t go for a face lift, just try smiling your way through the day — you’ll look younger and feel better.”

Smiling acts as a mood-shifter, a stress-reliever, an immune system-booster, and an endorphin-releaser among many other things. Smiling creates a positive aura that will draw people into knowing you in a deeper, more meaningful way. You’ll feel more confident, happier, & attractive.

And here’s the kicker: it won’t cost you a dime! It just takes a little effort, sincerity & discipline to form this priceless habit. Aside from that, smiling is absolutely free & the return-on-investment will bring you things that money cannot buy!

Put smiling to the test & see how it will change your life!