Hi Everyone! I am jumping out of my skin as I type this blog post!

The January 2009 Edition of Pink Comb Salon features Pink Comb and a story about me in it’s “Big Fish, Small Pond” Section!! American Salon is a magazine published nationwide - that means every subscriber ACROSS the US has got their hands on a copy! I couldn’t think of a more perfect way to represent our beloved New Jersey!!!!!!

I am so flattered to see my salon in this magazine and the article is out of this world! I got interviewed for this piece this past November while in San Francisco…and it all came together so perfect! I have to take this opportunity to thanks my friend and associate, Alana Michaels for helping me with the success of this article. If it wasn’t for her keeping me on task, it would not be possible!!

What a way to start a year! Happy 2009!!!

A little about the magazine:

American Salon is the clear choice for today’s top salon owners and managers.  In its 130th year, American Salon maintains its reputation for Beauty First as it continues to successfully reinvent and renew itself in response to the changing needs of salon owners and managers.  Strong editorial content reflects the state of the industry, with coverage of the latest in hair, nails,skincare, and other treatments.  Monthly columns from well-known beauty professionals deliver the latest the industry has to offer, with everything from new techniques to the business of running a salon.

This is my last post in 2008! What a year it was! I am so happy that I started my blog this year, it is one of the highlights of my career I have to say - I love the ability to share my life with you and take you along on the wild ride of wedding world!!

Happy New Year to everyone! Have a safe and fabulous time tonight, whatever you are are doing and a very very HAPPY And HEALTHY 2009!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

On Sunday, I treated my wonderful staff to dinner and drinks at one of our favorite eateries in Nutley, Michael’s Pastaria located on Franklin Ave. This place is amazing! It was really important for me to do something for my girls to show my appreciation. It would not have been possible to accomplish everything this year if it was not for their hard work and patience. I would rather share an experience then give a gift…. so it was a no brainer to treat to a delicious meal! Alana, my Marketing and Event Coordinator was absent from this event, but was greatly missed. There were seven of us at this year’s holiday party and my hope is to have at least a dozen ladies at next year’s reservation!!

We ate and drank like queens(a special thanks to my Grandpa for “donating” his fine wines to us) and enjoyed the perfect ending to our dinner - a Pink Comb Cake(double chocolate with Cannoli Cream Filling) Made by the wonderful Shop Rite of Nutley. The designers at that bakery are amazing…. see for yourself below!!!

Wow 2008 is almost over!! Here is to a Happy and Healthy New Year! Cheers!!!

The Pink Comb Staff!

Us with the Cake and Michael(the owner)

Super-Delish Cake!!!

Hi Everyone! I have to share this exciting news! I know I still have a few days left in the year but……………here it goes…………………

I feel blessed to announce that I have done 97 weddings in 2008 - its surreal. This year has been a prosperous and successful year for me and my company - I opened my salon and managed to complete 97 weddings - 97! Wow! Just typing that number gives me the chills. Who would have thought that one “Free” Ad on craigslist in 2001 could have led me here?

I feel honored to have been a part of each and every one of those 97 brides lives - This is a profession that I truly enjoy and love with all of my heart. Thank you everyone for letting me be a part of your special day and for leading me to such success in my career!

Here is to an AWESOME 2009 - I am “cheers-ing” you all with my Raspberry Sparkeletini Verdi (The best!)

Lots of Love, Michelle

PS - Congrats to this weekends Brides - (Friday) Kimberly P. (Go SJU!) and (Saturday) Kathy K.

Kathy~ you and your fiance are in my thoughts and prayers always. I am happy to have been a part of your special day. I hope it was everything you could have imagined and more.

Hey Everyone - This year my “gift to self” for the holiday was my education through Wella where I completed a series of haircolor course work between San Francisco and New York City working up to my “Master” Colorist Certification.  My last class was Sunday in Rockefellar Center and now I am done and ready to show the world my new skills. It is honestly one of the best things I could have done. As a stylist and an artist, I feel as though I am constantly learning every day. The ability to work with top of the line stylists and educators has definately opened up a new world of opportunity and has given me a new approach to the way I handle all of my color clients, whether it be hilights or corrective color! My salon is a Wella Salon, we use Wella Koleston Perfect and Color Touch. If you are educated on your hair color brands, you know this is one of the BEST lines out there!!

I just wanted to share this exciting news! Merry Christmas EVE EVE!!

Hey Everyone!

My Salon’s Web Site, www.pinkcombsalon.com was named on Elite By Design’s Blog as one of 30 Most Inspirational Business Websites! How awesome?

I am beyond flattered - there are no words to express what I am feeling - I am in awe! We worked long and hard to get this site what it is……… and everyone really seems to LOVE it as much as I do!

None of this would be possible if it wasn’t for my AWESOME Web Designer, Min.  Min is awesome. He totally got my vision and that in conjunction with his stellar talent and vision has created the Web Site of my dreams!

This is taken directly from the BLOG:

30 Most Inspirational Business Websites

It’s no secret at this point, this internet thing is going to be big! Most businesses today have some kind of online presence, usually focused around their website. The marketing value of this tool is virtually immeasurable. Unless you are a company that specializes in measuring the marketing value of of the internet as a mainstream tool for enhancing your business, then you might have an idea. And if that is your business, what kind of website would you have?

Business sites have a different goal than most, to be sure. For most business sites, usability is the main focus when putting the site together. They want to make sure that function takes precedence so that users can easily find their way around to everything that they are looking for. Some businesses believe the look of the site is as important as everything else, and they have achieved usability with an equal focus on aesthetics. Here are the thirty most inspirational business websites that we found.

Visit http://elitebydesign.com/30-most-inspirational-business-websites/ to see for yourself!!!!

On Thursday, December 4, Nicole and I had the opportunity to work towards our Master Colorist Certification at the Wella Studio in New York City. If you remember last month, I attended the Wella Studio in San Francisco - this is yet another course int he series I am taking to complete my Masters!

Thursday was great! The class we took was called “Dimensional Coloring.” We worked on the art of foil and dimensional haircoloring - the seminar focused on color placement, weavings and slicing and a practical workshop. It was awesome. We had a blast and learned a lot! We can’t wait to go back next week!!

The Studio!

Every Colorist's Dream!

The classroom!

Nicole practicing her new "techniques"

Here I am, Foiling away!Almost Done!

Hi Everyone! I haven’t gotten a chance to post since my Birthday - the past five days have been insane!! My Birthday was awesome, thank you to everyone who made it special from my family and friends to my wonderful clients. My Birthday was perfect, spent with my family, Thursday I was in NYC all day at the Wella Studio with Nicole, one of my stylists at the salon - more about that later(We took an AWESOME Dimensional Coloring Class) Friday I had a wedding(Congrats Deb!), worked at the salon ALL night and Saturday I had TWO weddings (Congrats Kim and Jen!)……… Saturday night was party time while myself and 30 of my nearest and dearest partied like Rockstars at my “Wiggin’ Out” Birthday Bash. We all showed up to the party in WIGS, YES WIGS it was like Halloween but SOOOOOOOO much better because we were dressed to kill with really funny hairstyles. Can you think of a more perfect theme for a hairdresser on her Birthday?

Sunday was spent resting(much needed) and today I spent the day in NYC with my lovely mother. We went to BECCO on @ 46th Street(One of my faves) Saw the tree and did a little shopping. The night concluded with dinner at the Melting Pot with my Dad and sister Sarah! I love that place:) If you are looking for a fabulous girls night OR date night, this is the place to go!!!!

So it’s back to Reality. I can’t wait to wake up early and work out tomorrow and get back on schedule!!! I am not used to all these dinners out and desserts. But how can you resist?

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Tomorrow we have a really fun night planned at Pink Comb Salon. If you are free, you REALLY need to come down to 89 Franklin Ave and check this out!

Pink Comb proudly hosts…”Naughty Nighty & Jewelry Night”!!! Entiise Lingerie is for the Fun, Flirty and the Fabulous…Combined with Lia Sophia Fashion Jewelry–Be Dazzled!

Check out both sites at: www.entiiselingerie.com and www.liasophia.com to find out why you need to mark your calenders ladies, this is going to be an unforgettable girls night at Pink Comb! Call today and make your hair appointment or just come by and check out the merchandise…either way, you don’t want to miss this exclusive Pink Comb Event!!

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Mom and I worked REALLY Hard decorating the salon. I am so excited to spend my first Christmas at 89 Franklin Ave. The place looks awesome - here are some pictures to prove:)

And Here is a listing of our Holiday Hours!!! Please call soon for your appointments, they are going fast…… Especially for New Years Eve!!!!

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Monday December 22 Open! 12-9

Tuesday December 23 – Open! 10-7

Wednesday December 24 – Closed Merry Christmas!

Thursday December 25 - Closed Merry Christmas!

Friday December 26 - Closed Merry Christmas!

Saturday December 27 – Open 9-4

Sunday December 28 – Closed

Monday December 29 – Open! 12-9

Tuesday December 30 – Open! 12-9

Wednesday December 31 – Open! 10-3 Specials all day!

Thursday January 1, 2009! Closed! Happy New Year!

Friday January 2, 2009 Open! 12-9