Late Summer Color!

AUGUST 2013
Late
Summer
Color!
Celebrity
Connection
Jennifer Anniston
Kate Moss
& Local Celeb
Shannon Moss
CUT & COLOR
Advice for you
MediSpa News
publisher’s letter
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july/august 2013
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In this issue we have a great deal to report.
Shannon Moss, local celebrity, discusses her
career as it relates to her daily hair routine. If
you read between the lines, there are hints as
to the next steps in her professional journey.
We wish her well and she will continue to
have our full support.
Shannon Moss
On the same subject of celebrities, both
Kate Moss and Jennifer Aniston have associated themselves with professional hair care
lines. Kate is the face behind “Kerastase”
and Jennifer plays two rolls as the face and
as part-owner/investor of “Living Proof.” Jeffery and Genevieve from the Akari team had
the pleasure of meeting Aniston at a private
penthouse event in NYC earlier this spring.
Kate Moss
nail news:
Classy vs. Flashy
Manicures in style here at Akari as well as on the red carpets
spa news:
Polarity Therapy
The flow and balance of energy in the human body is the foundation
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of good health.
medispa news:
Laser hair removal
Akari has found a way to take back our bodies
feature:
Jennifer Aniston — Living Proof
Living Proof believes you only have to try it to see and feel the difference
on the cover:
How we got the cover look
feature:
Local celeb Shannon Moss shares her hair routine
new products:
Now available at Akari
Smyth jackets off the rack and Kerastase, Debbie Lippman, Surf and
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Living Proof on the shelf
Credits
Jennifer Aniston
We are in the process of introducing
“Smashbox” makeup and “Phytology” haircare products, as well as several new skin
lines. Our national exposure enables us to
open new doors providing you, our customer, leading edge services and an amazing
selection of professional home care lines.
Recently, I had the privilege of sitting on a
national panel of six judges for a prestigious
trade magazine to select this year’s top
salons in the U.S. Akari was awarded the top
salon in 2010.
I hope you enjoy this issue!
Allan Labos
Photography: Francois Gagnon, Liz Donnelly, Tammy Walter
Makeup and hair: Peter John Ulloa, Darrell Bradbury
Creative director: Tracy Foss
Design/Layout: Carolyn Cianchette
Models: Lindsey Rose Pabst, Sarah Gale
Akari
195 Middle St.
Portland, Maine
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and step into beautiful healthy feet and
nails that you will be proud to show off!
Eliminate ugly bacteria, yeast, fungus, and
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Board Certified Foot Surgeon
Dr. Christopher Toth along with his team of
expert nail technicians will provide effective,
personalized nail solutions using the latest
in Pinpointe Laser Technology.
Dr Toth’s advanced foot care methods
were recently featured in ‘Salon Today’.
Show Your Feet!
It’s summer...
show your feet!
Call 772.9060 today to schedule your complimentary consultation!
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nail news
Classy v. Flashy:
Trending Now!
Polka dots, metallics, glitter fades, half
moons, & reverse French manicures are in
style here at Akari as well as on the red carpets. Long gone are the days of air brushed,
gaudy designs. The Akari nail specialists love
to get creative and customize your fingers &
toes with all the fresh ideas for this summer
season. Pairing Butter London’s ‘Primrose
Pink’ with a silver glitter fade is a fun way to
jazz up any summer outfit. Put a twist on the
classic French manicure by replacing bright
white with pale pink. Half moon style can
create dimension, making your nails appear
longer by using a
lighter shade at the
base. We dare you
to have a little fun
with your next mani.
Come try these new
sophisticated and
flirty styles!
Serena Williams at
Wimbledon July 2013
spa news
Polarity Therapy: the flow and balance of energy in the human body is
the foundation of good health.
Who said energy work wasn’t glamorous? Feel refreshed, relaxed (yes we use crystals) and
become a new you starting with inner beauty. Polarity Therapy is hands on energy work that
has been shown to reduce stress, depression and joint pain, among many other things that
may be causing you discomfort emotionally or physically.
Some techniques used to help you attain Polarities benefits are twisting the torso, spinal
realignment, rocking motions, and moving the hands or quartz crystals along the body’s
natural energy pathways. Some techniques are similar to those used by chiropractors.
Other aspects of Polarity Therapy may include deep breathing, stretching, and yoga. These
techniques help create an energetic “template” for the physical body, termed “The Wireless
Anatomy of Man” by Dr. Randolph Stone, the founder of this therapy.
Akari is offering Polarity sessions, a fully clothed energy focused session, as well has
combination sessions where you will receive both Polarity work and massage. These are
all offered in 30, 60 and 90 minutes session. When leaving our spa be prepared for the new
feelings of balance, a clear mind and self-awareness after receiving a Polarity session.
In addition, Polarity therapy has proven useful with conditions such as:
• hormonal imbalances
• allergies
• infertility
• arthritis
• inflammation
• asthma
• injury
• “burn out”
• major life change
• cancer
• insomnia
• chronic fatigue syndrome
• menopausal symptoms
• circulatory problems
• personal development
• depression
• PMS
• digestive disorders
• engaging in Self-sabatoging patterns • pregnancy and post partum
• sciatica
• mental and emotional disturbances
• Painful relationships/break-ups/divorce
• fibromyalgia
• skin disorders
• joint pain
• spiritual growth
• headache
• sore muscles
• health maintenance
Furthermore, with Polarity unresolved trauma can be accessed and healed.
medispa news
The gauntlet has been thrown, and here at
Akari, we have found a way to take back our
bodies. Bathing suits have never felt better!
Summer should be spent in the sun and sand,
not shaving in the shower! Do you struggle with embarrassing body hair? Red irritated skin or breakouts
from waxing? Constantly fighting stubble, in grown hairs or just razor nicks?
Laser Hair Removal (LHR) may be for you! During the summer months self maintenance is a losing battle. Time is everything and for most of us, we don’t have it!
Let this be your last summer of frustration- you’re planning this summer can save
you time and energy next summer!
“I was fed up with just about everything, trust me, I have tried it all. I
finally decided to get laser hair removal. It has been a great decision
for me. I was already a client at Akari and they made my experience
wonderful!” - Client E
Here at Akari we offer top of the line service in our very own medical spa. With
our Candella Gental Lase lasers and our staff of certified, medically trained field
professionals we have the ability to make you as comfortable as possible during
your treatment. Our spa- like atmosphere affords us the time and dedication, as
well as the attention to detail for each and every one of our clients.
“I would spend all this time shaving only to have red razor bumps,
ingrown hairs and then stubble in less than three days. I started
waxing and enjoyed the results for a week or two at most, then
spent the next two weeks growing out my hair to wax again.”
- Client J
One major benefit of LHR is that you don’t have to let the hair grow out
between treatments, shaving is allowed and between every treatment you
will notice the hair grows back slower, finer, and in some spots- not at all!
It’s possible that in as little as 6 treatments you could be hair free with virtually no down time! With a pulse of heat and light our lasers will destroy
each individual hair follicle, essentially vaporizing it.
Confidence comes from feeling comfortable in your own skin
on the cover
How we got
Our team’s inspiration for our latest photoshoot
Photographer: Francois Gagne
Art Director: Tracy Foss
Stylists: Peter John Ullo, Angela Mancini
Makeup Artists: Genevieve Drzewianowski, Rachel Helm
Set design: Mercedes Foss
Model: Delaney Patten Harris
Tunic by Chalet $58,
Necklace by Top Shelf $68.
Mesh Baseball Jacket by Katherine
Barclay $108,
Tee by Skin $54, Jeans by Big Star $98.
Tunic by Ronen Chen $65,
Necklace by Top Shelf $68
Dress by Chalet $102,
Belt by Kim White $145,
Necklace by Top Shelf $68
Art Dirction: Tracy just loved the idea of puppets for both the Akari windows and this photo shoot. “I felt
that the strings that enable puppets to move would also provide interesting movement and poses for our
clothes and an interesting story line for a photoshoot! I wanted our set bright and vibrant so as not to give
a dark creapy feeling that sometime accompanies the subject of puppets and dolls”. Mercedes totally
accomplished this vibrance with the colors she chose for the backdrop and how she used them by mixing
up our traditional ideas of grass and trees!
Stylist: Peter John was inspired by Japaness/geisha dolls’ porcelain skin and big curley hair. He accoplished the “big curls” by using Prep by Bumble and Bumble, $38, and added in extra hair wifs. Angela’s
perspective was a little different and based on softness. She was inspired by the June issue of Vogue
where model Kate Upton had a very soft wind blown bob with a polished finish.
Make up Artists: Rachel and Genevieve were inspired by the old porcelain dolls they used to have as a
little girls. The dolls always had big eyes with long lashes that open and shut if you picked them up. The
“skin” of the dolls was obviously smooth but there was something warm about it. They achieved this
look by using BB Creme from Jane Iredale, $50. It covers flawlessly and leaves the skin dewy and clean
looking with a very youthful sort of glow. We used big fake lashes to give the large doll-eyed look with a
strong brow so it looked almost painted on. Rachel was also inspired by fairy tales, like Hansel and Gretel.
“I imagined our models had just walked out of the forest, having eaten some summer berries and we got
that look by using a rich burgundy on the inner part of the mouth and fading it outward.”
the look
Jennfier Aniston is living proof of her new product line.
Akari’s Jeffrey Blais and Genevieve Drzewianowski rub elbows
with her at the Living Proof gala.
Living Pro
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Genevieve Drzewianowski
Jeffrey Blais
ou’ve probably been hearing a fair amount of hype around Jennifer Aniston’s
new line, Living Proof, and Akari is very excited to be offering it. As always, we
are invested in every product line that we bring to our clients and want to make
sure we arm each and every one with the knowledge to make the most of their
take-home regimen. That commitment gave two of our staff members the pleasure of attending a Living Proof gala in New York in May. Genevieve Drzewianowski
and Jeffrey Blais learned about the line’s scientific history and hobnobbed with the
co-owner and hairstyle icon, Jennifer Aniston.
To those who haven’t yet heard about Living Proof, it’s always good to start at the beginning. The line was born at MIT where scientists develop two new molecules and begin to contemplate the real world applications. The first molecule, nicknamed OFPMA (Octafluoropentyl
Methacrylate), had a tremendous cumulative effect, meaning that the longer the product was
used the healthier, stronger and smoother the hair became. It was also hydrophobic (water
resistant) so humidity was effectively stopped in its tracks — no more frizz! The molecule also
repelled dirt and oils which meant that blowdries lasted longer and stayed smoother, thus
silicones, oils and parabens were no longer necessary.
The second molecule is PBAE (Polyalkylaminoester-1), a tiny molecule that created a huge
difference in styling. Each PBAE molecule attaches to the hair to create space and friction between strands giving the hair natural, full, soft hair without flakes or dryness. “Thin, limp hair
will feel full and dense and the best part is that they can be reactivated,” Jeffrey said. “As the
day wears on, if you feel a little flat, just run your hands through your hair and give your roots
a little push and voila! Full hair returns.”
“While other brands make promises and use the same cocktail of ingredients as other
lines, Living Proof believes you only have to try it to see and feel the difference,” Genevieve
added. “And our team at Akari has seen the difference.”
Shannon
Shannon
moss
The former WMTW News8 anchor shares her career history
and her life-long battle with her hair
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hile roosters are deep in a REM sleep cycle, that’s when most morning news
anchors wake up. A 2:30AM alarm, screaming at me, always made me
think...I need a new job.
Well, if you’ve been following the news lately, you know that’s my new reality.
This sudden life change brings with it many things; sadness, gratitude for the tremendous
amount of support I’ve received, excitement for what’s to come and relief. Yes relief.
I can now focus on reversing 6 years
of sleep deprivation and I no longer have to
worry about my hair, at least as far as job
security goes.
If you haven’t been in Maine for the last five years you might not know that my naturally
curly hair has been one of the most controversial issues in Maine television. No, I’m serious.
To prove it, I would be happy to share my boxes of hate mail/email or you can simply ask
Akari owner Allan Labos or Head Colorist Jeffery Blais, as the two of them have spent more
than a decade trudging through the quagmire, better known as Curlygate!
For a little history, I was born with the curlyfrizzyfuzzyfine hair gene. Obviously not its
scientific name, but nonetheless has tormented me throughout most of my life.
The hair stories are endless. Some are funny, like the time a bee got stuck in it, I believe
looking to nest, and others are just plain unfortunate, like the time a hairdresser cut my wet
bangs, not realizing when they dried they’d shrink to my hairline.
Keep in mind I was born in the 70’s, so hair products and styling tools were in their
infancy. The cutting edge products of the day, were Dippity Do hair gel, Hot Rollers and Hood
Dryers.
While my hair was always a source of frustration for me personally, I never realized the
impact it would have on me professionally.
In 1992, as a college senior, excited to graduate and find my first job in TV news, my
journalism professor had these parting words for me. “Shannon, I have no doubt you’ll do
great in this business, but the one problem you’ll have is your hair.”
That comment proved to be the understatement of my life. I tried to conform. I cut my
long curls, set them daily with large rollers, and prayed to the anchor bob Gods, but little
good it did without a climate controlled environment. Starting my career as a reporter, any
damp, foggy, rainy, hot or humid weather was a nightmare, making my “straightened” hair
While my hair was always a source of frustration for me personally,
I never realized the impact it would have on me professionally.
worse than if I had just worn it curly in the first
place. Needless to say, I avoided applying for
any jobs south of the Mason Dixon line.
When I got to Maine in 1999, my poor
processed-pulled-every-which-way tresses
were exhausted and started to fall out. I told
my News Director at the time, he was going
to have a curly haired anchor/reporter or a
bald one. After much consideration and “test
shots” they reluctantly agreed to the curls.
The management was supportive,
although unhappy with viewer feedback.
They were inundated with calls and letters,
and over the years the research backed it up.
Statistics showed while I was a well-known
public figure in Maine, a large majority of people didn’t like me, because of my hair.
Silly huh? But it’s not all bad news, I also
had a lot of supporters, people who loved the
curls and those who could look past them.
The hair complaints stopped five years
ago, funny enough the same time I decided
to stop wearing it curly. My natural hair was
changing, so it was easier to straighten it,
fortunately this time with the help of a large
round brush, hair dryer, flat iron, Keratin treatments and under the care of my hair hero,
Jeffery Blais.
Jeffery has been with me through curls,
color treatments, long and short hair and the
possibility of no hair. And what keeps me
coming back, besides his talent and the rest
of the staff’s expertise is what’s not on Akari’s
list of services: substance, loyalty and unwavering support.
No matter how you wear your hair, that’s
something everyone can use.
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OFF THE
New arrivals to Akari’s boutique!
Smythe les Vestes!
We’ve just received two new pre-fall styles,
the Schoolboy jacket and the Tuxedo Stripe
jacket, from Smythe! Smythe is known for
creating essential wardrobe pieces that are
both modern and emotional. The contemporary, flawlessly-tailored jackets and coats
feature nostalgic colors, textures and prints
that are distinct in their traditional menswear
tailoring details. This artful tailoring and
sartorial fit made Smythe an instant success
when the label launched in 2004. Smythe's
made-in-Canada jackets and coats are iconic silhouettes that are novel yet versatile.
More styles coming for Fall! Cost: $695 each.
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