Greetings!
It’s been a minute since we’ve done an update. Summer is cruising along and we hope it has been an enjoyable one for you. Some new and exciting things happening at Topaz.
We have a new apprentice stylist, Woohoo! We are thrilled to welcome Jaxx to the team. Jaxx is a recent cosmetology graduate and is undergoing additional education to refine and master their skill set. We would like to extend an offer to our existing clients and direct referrals! Book a Haircut (1 hr service) in the month of August and get $10 off, just mention this newsletter in the notes when booking! Click here to book directly. Jaxx is available to book online for haircut services now. Color is also available but please email to book to ensure the correct service and timing is reserved Topazsalongallery@gmail.com
It has been almost a year since MK joined our team! Thank you to all who have booked with her and referred her to your friends! She is thriving in Bellingham and we are loving watching her grow her clientele. She is crushing all the balayage and highlight transformations and is quickly becoming our go to color specialist.
Our very own Deirdre has really been growing into her specialties of razor cutting and energy work, she was recently nominated top 25 for a very prestigious award within our industry, help her rise to the top by voting for her directly HERE. She is also busy getting ready to open up her very own head spa just a block away from Topaz to offer more intensive treatments and energy work in a private studio environment. Check out Moondog Head Spa. Don’t worry she is not leaving Topaz.
Last but not least, Kelly (me, writer of these newsletters, the one behind the scenes, in the scenes, and dreaming up the scenes LOL!) To those of you that already know me it is no surprise that I am constantly scheming up new projects in and out of the salon. As a lover of all things nature and outdoors I spend my free time adventuring in the mountains, forest, and sea as much as possible. I also love to bring elements of these things back into the salon environment. As an herbalist and wildcrafter I have been making small batch herbal hair care for some time and very casually extending that to my guests. We have had my Spirit Mists available in salon for a while now, they are plant hydrosols blended with essential oils and nourishing extracts to refresh your hair and offer an aromatherapy experience. I expanded on that collaborating with a good friend and fellow herbalist of Newaukum Wild to create our Salish Sea Spray and hair tonic which includes Salish sea salt to add texture while also nourishing the scalp and hair. My newest offering is custom blended scalp treatments! These are a mix of specific clays, flowers, herbs, and oils chosen and blended to address your specific scalp and hair needs. Many of the ingredients in these masks are grown and harvested out of my organic garden and surrounding areas. You can add this onto any service at time of booking, just book your regular service and click “add additional” and find the “scalp or conditioning treatment” button. I will also have some pre blended scalp treatments to purchase and take home.
Some other friendly reminders for Topaz! We are a Low-Tox eco conscious salon, this means we keep nasty chemicals and synthetic fragrances out of our space for yours and everyone’s health. Our color lines are free from ammonia, and all of our products use only high quality essential oils for fragrance. No toxic fumes in here. This salon was opened because Kelly (me again!) developed multiple chemical sensitivities. I often experience flare ups from environmental factors like lingering smells from laundry detergent, perfumes, cleaning supplies and more. It is important for our guests to refrain from wearing fragrances in the space.
Downtown parking is metered from 11-6 Monday thru Saturday, please plan your visit accordingly.
Our stylists schedules are available to book online up to 8 weeks in advance. Find all our booking links on the stylists & booking page here If you see nothing available for your preferred stylist check back in a few days when more spots become available. You may also add yourself to the waitlist through the booking system. You can make changes to your appointment up to 48hrs in advance, beyond that you may be subject to a fee for canceling or changing your appointment.
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Products! We love hair products, but we aren’t pushy sales people. We offer a curated selection in the salon of only the best in non toxic hair care. You can also support us by shopping online directly here many of the links offer direct discounts and we get credit as a salon referral! Win win.
Let’s finish up with the Moon! August brings us 2 full moons! August 1st is our Aquarius Super Full Moon (also the Full Sturgeon Moon) and at the end of the Month August 30th we have a Pieces Blue Super Moon. The entire month will bring big energy ready for releasing and letting go. There are so many names and meanings given to our moons and their cycles. Some of our Native Peoples refer to the August moon as pedTaqa or moon of the salal berry. Chinook runs will reach their peak in August and many native plants will be ready to harvest like trailing blackberries, currants, and camas bulbs. I hope you all get an opportunity to enjoy a bounty of native plant offerings as well as planted garden goodies!