First of all, thank you to everyone who got involved this year in Sizzor Shak’s Next Top Model. It ended with a bang & we had so many votes come in for the final 5 contestants. These girls did an amazing job promoting themselves & each of them should be so proud to have made it this far!

The Moment You’ve Been Waiting For

Drum roll please…

Sizzor Shak’s Next Top Model – Jacey

Jacey wins the following:

• iPod Touch
• Free haircuts for one year
• Photo shoot with Kyle Weber in an ad campaign as Sizzor Shak’s Next Top Model which includes color, cut, style, & airbrushed make up
• Basket of haircare products

First Runner Up – Kayla

Kayla wins the following:

• $50 Gift Card To Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa
• Basket of haircare products

Second Runner Up – Alyssa

Alyssa wins the following:

• $25 Gift Card To Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa
• Basket of haircare products

Thanks again to all the girls who competed this year & to everyone who voted & made this competition such a success! Congratulations Jacey on winning Sizzor Shak’s Next Top Model 2012!

Out of the 13 girls who made it to Round 2, the 5 with the most votes at the end of this last voting week are advancing to the next round.

Congratulations to those who have advanced & thank you so much to everyone who entered the competition!

The Next Round of Voting begins April 2nd & ends April 8th! Best Wishes!

Out of the 42 girls who entered the competition, the 12 with the most votes at the end of the voting week are advancing to the next round, with one exception. In the fashion of American Idol, we have thrown an exciting twist into the mixture! The Shak Girls got to save someone! This is how we did it: each Shak Girl got to choose their 3 favorite contestants out of those who didn’t advance to the top 12, then we tallied up all of their votes, & that determined who the Shak Girls saved. So our top 12 just got a little addition!

Congratulations to those who have advanced & thank you so much to everyone who entered the competition!

The Following Contestants Will Advance to Round 2

The Next Round of Voting begins March 19th & ends March 25th! Best Wishes!

We would also like to thank Baxmeyer Construction & Andy from IDOT for working so closely with Sizzor Shak so that in the process of this transition, we’ve been able to serve our clients to the very best of our ability. In addition, another big thank you goes out to our clients for being so amazing & so loyal to this Collinsville salon; we are so proud to serve you.

“We want all of our valued & loyal customers to make it through the doors of Sizzor Shak without ending up soaking wet from the knees down,” says Scott Weber. “That’s why we go the extra mile to clear the walk ways. Plus, our customers are worth it!”

Scott has even been known to work beyond what’s just in front of Sizzor Shak & help out his neighboring businesses on Main Street. Check out this video from this morning:

Don’t forget to check out Sizzor Shak if you’ve been searching through salons in Collinsville, Edwardsville, Troy, Maryville, or anywhere else in the St. Louis area. Our work is guaranteed & we know you’ll love The Shak Family!

Making WiFi available to the public continues The Shak’s endeavor to bring its clients the best and most convenient services available.  “Communication is important to our clients, and being able to check email and do Internet searches enables them to stay up to date with their work, or just to have more fun while they get their hair done,” says Cathy Landolt, stylist who has worked for Sizzor Shak for 26 years.

WiFi is also a great addition to the new Java Shak, a coffee & hot tea bar available to salon clients. The Java Shak offers Organic Gourmet Coffee and Tea. You can purchase this coffee by the bag or cup. For people who love coffee but not the caffeine, there will also be a Swiss Water Processed decaf coffee offered. Swiss water processing takes the caffeine out of coffee by processing it through water instead of harsh chemicals.

So come on in to Sizzor Shak, bring your laptop, grab a cup of coffee, surf the Internet, & get the best hair cut in the St. Louis area!

As corny as it sounds, this is how I feel about the place where I work. I came in late today, feeling really tired from all of the hullabaloo that this season demands. And the first person I see is Nicole, who gives me a big hug. We spend a minute admiring her brand new engagement ring (so happy – she’ll be the best wife ever)! Then I give and receive hugs from Linda (I’ve never had a boss who I like to hug so much!). I check in with Kaci at the desk – her first baby is due soon. I know from experience how precious it is to experience Christmas while expecting a child; there is a kinship to Mary and the baby Jesus that makes this season so special.

Speaking of babies, Lisa is a new aunt to a chubby little 2 day old named Mabel, and we ooh and ahh over the photos. Charlotte brings a new flatbread snack for everyone to try, and Scott passes out samples of gourmet coffee.

All of a sudden, I realize that an hour has passed and I am feeling great! How many people can say that going into work has made their day better? As I write this, I feel completely and utterly blessed.

I may not be in a historical tavern in Boston drinking a beer; however, a historical salon in Collinsville that serves up coffee and love is a perfect place for me.

I’m glad I don’t need to change my name to “Norm!” to keep my Cheers this season!

Weber did his homework, sampling coffee after coffee to bring you the best cup on the market right here to Sizzor Shak Salon & Color Spa in Collinsville, IL! “Our machine grinds up the freshly roasted beans for each individual cup purchased,” says Weber, “ensuring that you get the best quality, bold flavor with every sip!”

In fact, the Shak Girls now describe the coffee they’ve kept in their cabinets at home as “tasting like dirt,” compared to the organic gourmet Java Shak coffee. “You need to experience it for yourself to understand!” Java Shak coffee is organic, low-acidic, very aromatic, & so smooth.

Head into “The Shak” today to get a cup of your own! Regular, Light, or Decaf (Swiss Water Processed) is only $1.25 for a 12oz cup. They also have Cappuccino, Cafe Mocha, Hot Chocolate, & French Vanilla for $1.75 for a 12oz cup.

If that’s just not enough for you, you can purchase 12oz airtight sealed bags of whole bean, ground, or even flavored Java Shak cofee right inside Sizzor Shak. You can also visit JavaShak.com to purchase the bags of coffee online & have it shipped to you or someone else as a gift.

So next time you’re in Collinsville, swing by Sizzor Shak Salon & Spa, relax at their bistro tables, access their free Wifi, & sip on a cup of joe!

Yesterday evening, the winner of the HD TV, Elkie Origliosso, came by “The Shak” to pick up her prize presented by our very own Scott Weber:

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They have listed our current promotions and a brief overview of how “The Shak” operates as a family. From light bulbs to windows to rubber elasticimer coating, Uptown has also taken notice of Sizzor Shak’s effort to stay energy efficient. Uptown writes:

“From all angles, Sizzor Shak continues to be an efficient business that always keeps its eye on the future whether it be green technologies, pinpointing what today’s customers expect or finding a promotion that captures the essence of the business.”

To read the rest of this article, please click here. Also, please visit http://uptown.collinsvilleil.org to stay updated on the exciting progress that is being made in Uptown Collinsville along with the latest events that you can get involved in.