With the holiday shopping season drawing to its end, most of us still have a few of our hard to buy for loved ones on our list. You know, these are the ones that have all of the gadgets known to man-kind; or, worse yet, those who don’t care for gadgets at all: the collectors who just don’t need another item added to their collection and cluttering up their world and those whom you just don’t understand their tastes.

What do you get these hard-to-buy-for people in your life? This year join Graeber and Company Boise Salon in enriching your loved ones’ lives with the gifts of style, relaxation and luxury! Graeber and Company Boise Salon has a host of last-minute gifts sure to please anyone on your list.

Gift Certificates from Graeber and Company Boise Salon

A gift certificate from Graeber and Company Boise Salon is the perfect answer to your last-minute shopping needs. Whether you’re giving your loved one the lavish salon or spa treatment that they’ve been craving or the freedom to explore a new luxury, our gift certificates are a perfect way to ensure that they’ll enjoy their gift! 

Gift Sets from Graeber and Company Boise Salon

Our sumptuous spa sets include our natural, plant-based blends sure to leave skin soft and supple.  Our body sets are a fusion of relaxing and refreshing scents such as rosemary and mint with superior texture. There is a set for everyone whether you’re looking to soothe dry skin or exfoliate and renew.

If you’re loved one understands the value of exceptional quality hair products in creating a fabulous look, Graeber and Company Boise Salon offers an assortment of hair care gift sets tailored for their type of hair.  Whether their hair is color treated, curly or fine, we offer a gift sure to leave their hair luminous and manageable.

Don’t forget the men in your life! Graeber and Company Boise Salon carries an assortment of skin, hair, grooming and spa sets designed for the unique needs of a man.  Our crisp, masculine scented sets are an indulgence your loved one is sure to enjoy.

To top it off, our gift sets come opulently wrapped in Nepalese hand-made and dyed gift paper. Please, stop by our salon at  (208) 343-4915 today. We’ll help you check off the last of your Christmas list!

Aveda and Graeber and Company – Boise Salons have introduced ShaveCream and Dual Action After Shave, because men are “different by nature.”

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According to Kurt Kueffner, Director of Men’s Business Development for Aveda, “Men’s skin is clinically proven to be different by nature than women’s skin. Men have a weaker skin barrier function, a 25% higher collagen density, a higher rate of moisture evaporation and higher sebum production than women.” Aveda addresses these concerns and has developed formulas specifically geared to meet men’s distinct needs and producing real results.

These products make shaving friendlier – both to a man’s face AND to the environment. Aveda’s Pure-Formance™ ShaveCream and Dual Action After Shave from Graeber and Company (Boise Salons) are more than 97% naturally derived and packed with plant-powered ingredients. The phyto-active blend includes phycosaccharide from seaweed extract, licorice root, sage extract, plai oil and tamanu oil.

In addition, the Aveda Men Pure-Formance™ Shave Cream and Dual Action Aftershave include argan oil, a conditioner that is sourced from a women’s cooperative in South Morocco. So, your purchase helps to preserve the endangered Argan Forest

Learn more about Aveda Men’s Pure-Formance™ at Graeber and Company (Boise salons) , or give us a call at xxx-xxx-xxxx.

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]]> http://www.graeberandcompany.com/blog/aveda-mens-pure-formance%e2%84%a2-offered-by-graeber-and-company-boise-salons/feed/ 0 http://www.graeberandcompany.com/blog/can-massage-alleviate-the-need-for-some-medications-boise-massage/ http://www.graeberandcompany.com/blog/can-massage-alleviate-the-need-for-some-medications-boise-massage/#comments Tue, 22 Nov 2011 07:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.graeberandcompany.com/blog/can-massage-alleviate-the-need-for-some-medications-boise-massage/ Boise massage: Anyone who has experienced a great massage can attest to the anecdotal evidence that they walked away feeling better.  Massage has moved into top position as a treatment to help stressed people relax.  It  eases the tension on over-used, stiff muscles and lifts the spirits.  But to top this off, receiving a great Boise massage may help ease the symptoms of many illnesses.

Massage therapy leaps in popularity as a treatment and a career

Angela Shawn-Chi Lu/MEDILL Even one session of massage can decrease levels of the stress hormone cortisol and boost the immune system, according to a study in The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine.

Few would guess she had just spent an hour in a dimly lit room, relaxing on her back, in almost complete silence, while a therapist stroked her muscles. Massages, however, have become a routine part of her life for stress reduction and relaxation.

“I’d rather do this than take a pill,” said Kaminski, associate dean of the business school at Robert Morris University in Chicago. “It’s not just some fluff, downtown spa. They’re actually doing something for your muscles. I always see this as a doctor’s visit.”

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As more and more studies are showing the benefits of massage therapy in the treatment of many physiological and psychological conditions, the role of massage in our overall well-being has become accepted by our society as a whole. Gone are the days when massage was looked at only for it’s ability to soothe sore muscles and relax us.

Graeber and Company is proud to offer a full menu of massage in Boise.  Visit our Boise massage services page for complete information.

5 Beauty Tricks to Try
Glamour’s editors hit the ground at New York Fashion Week (lucky us, we know!) to scout the best backstage beauty tricks. Here’s your new spring beauty to-do list.

Beauty Trend #5: Stop Fighting Frizz (Seriously!)

It’s back—in a big way. Our quick how-to for the supersize look at Marc by Marc Jacobs: Apply a volumizer to damp roots, blow-dry while scrunching to coax out texture. Then use a crimping iron on one-inch sections and gently brush out. Tease and hairspray.
Photo: Arun Nevader/Getty Images

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Whether you’re looking to tame your tresses, give definition to your curls, or let your locks run free, the professionals at Graeber & Company Salon Boise are here to guide you in the direction of terrific style! With an artillary of fantastic, natural products to make your hair more manageable, and the experience it takes to understand your type of hair, our stylists can help you make the most of what you’ve got. If you’re looking to update your look and make that frizz work for you, let one of our professional stylists at Graeber & Company Salon Boise help. Call today for an appointment.

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How to repair damaged hair – Graeber and Company Boise salon

Is your hair damaged? It is if you regularly blow dry or flat iron your hair, or if you use chemical treatments such as perming or bleaching! Graeber and Company Boise salon recommends Aveda’s Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair to instantly repair your hair AND protect it from heat styling.

Aveda went to Antelope Canyon in Arizona for a shoot about this innovative product. Since Damage Remedy repairs hair from the inside out, Aveda decided to go to the inside of the earth to film a short video.

The filming was done in this location to draw attention to the plight of caves and canyons around the world and the need to protect these beautiful and unique environments.

How does Damage Remedy Daily Hair Repair from Graeber and Company Boise salon work?

Small links of amino acid in Quinoa protein permeate the hair shaft to strengthen and repair hair from the inside. Wheat protein coats the surface of the hair to help prevent damage from heat styling. Soy oil detangles to prevent breakage. Because it’s a leave-in treatment, Damage Remedy continues to help to protect damaged hair after you apply it.

Certified organic essential oils from Bergamot, Mandarin, and Ylang Ylang create an uplifting aroma and Daily Hair Repair from Graeber and Company Boise salon helps to keep your hair healthy using the power of plants. That’s why it’s your Graeber and Company Boise salon prescription for damaged hair! It’s perfect for medium to coarse damaged hair, as well as fine hair that has been bleached or highlighted.

You can apply Damage Remedy from Graeber and Company Boise salon area after any Aveda Shampoo and Conditioner

However, if your hair is severely damaged, you might want to use the complete Damage Remedy System from Graeber and Company Boise salon to keep your hair looking its best.

The professional stylists at Graeber and Company Boise salon are dedicated to helping you achieve a fantastic style using Aveda’s quality, natural products. Stop by Graeber and Company Boise salon or and contact us today to find more ideas for healthy, fantastic hair.

While a nail salon pedicure will give you the basics in foot care, including nail trimming, cuticle removal, exfoliation, and polish, you haven’t really experienced the full benefits that a pedicure has to offer until you treat yourself to a “spa pedicure” at Graeber & Company’s Nail Salon Boise. Yes, you may pay a bit more for this service, but the added expense will be well worth it, especially when you realize just how much extra pampering a spa pedicure involves and how healthy they can be when you get them on a regular basis.

Graeber & Company’s Nail Salon Boise Provides a Luxurious Environment In Which to Have Your “Spa Pedicure”

While we strive to create as comfortable an environment as we can in our nail salon, our spa pedicure facility can only be described as luxurious. We provide state-of-the-art pedicure chairs that embrace you in a cocoon of comfort, as well as soft lighting and relaxing music that are sure to lull you into a sense of peace and calm. The environment alone will melt away a week’s worth of stress.

Your Graeber & Company Nail Salon Boise spa pedicure will relax you even further as your pedicurist performs the following procedures:

• Your feet are soaked in a warm and relaxing whirlpool bath to which we had soothing, aromatherapy scents.
• Next, your pedicurist will clean and trim your toenails and cuticles, as well as remove calluses, creating skin on your feet that’s as soft as a baby’s.
• Your pedicurist will then exfoliate your skin from your knees to your toes, followed by the application of a moisturizing mask and hot-towel wrap to hydrate and moisturize your skin.
• A spa pedicure would not be complete without a soothing leg and foot massage that includes the application of rich massage oils to your skin.
• Finally, your pedicurist will apply the polish of your choice.

Of course, you are not obliged to have your nails polished which means, if you are a man, you have no excuse for depriving yourself of the benefits of our nail salon Boise spa pedicure.

Five Health Benefits of our Nail Salon Boise Spa Pedicure

More importantly than creating pretty feet in a relaxing environment, a Graeber & Company Nail Salon Boise spa pedicure offers a number of health benefits that should encourage you to take advantage of them.

1. Fungi and bacteria that can cause nail infections are eliminated as your pedicurist ensures that your toe nails and cuticles are as clean as possible. In addition, a proper clipping will reduce the chance of getting ingrown toe nails.
2. When calluses and dead skin are removed from the bottom of your feet, a smooth and even surface is created that helps to distribute your weight properly. This is particularly important if you are on your feet for a good portion of the day.
3. Exfoliating your skin removes dead skin cells and calluses that can clog pores, preventing your skin from breathing and eliminating toxins that are excreted through the feet.
4. The massage portion of our nail salon Boise spa pedicure not only relieves tension that accumulates in the muscles, tendons, and fascia of the legs and feet, it also improves blood flow and the functioning of internal organs that are stimulated via reflexology points in the feet.
5. Lastly, the aromatherapy oils that your pedicurist uses contain scents that are known to, among other things, detoxify the body, stimulate the immune system, balance hormones, energize the entire body, and relieve congestion.

Treat Yourself to a Graeber & Company Nail Salon Boise Spa Pedicure Today!

Surely, you are now convinced that treating yourself to a Graeber & Company’s Nail Salon Boise spa pedicure is one of the best things you can do for yourself. Call us today at (208) 343-4915 to schedule an appointment and come in for a relaxing, rejuvenating, and health-promoting experience.

The professionals at Graeber & Company Boise Salon know that many of today’s most fashionable hair styles call for smooth, straight hair. If you’ve ever wondered how to get this look without visiting the salon, and make it last all-day, watch our video to learn more!

If your hair is frizzy and curly and you would like to have straight hair all day, this video will show you how you can do it without visiting the salon each time!

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How to Get All Day Straight Hair – Graeber & Company Boise Salon

Start by using a high quality smoothing shampoo and conditioner, specifically Smooth Infusion shampoo and Smooth Infusion Conditioner from Graeber & Company Boise Salon. This will set the stage for fantastically straight hair you don’t have to visit the salon to get! Then, you are ready to prep for styling. At this point, it is essential to smooth the hair and protect it from heat styling, so you will want to use Style Prep Smoother. (All of these high-quality products can be purchased at Graeber & Company Boise Salon.) Three to four pumps of Style Prep Smoother is just right for medium length hair. Apply it and then comb through the hair to distribute it evenly.

Although this sounds like a long process, if you follow these instructions and practice a couple of times, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to make that straight, gorgeous hair that you’ve been envisioning with out visiting the salon. Visit Graeber & Company Boise Salon to purchase these products or get a personalized consultation!

Throughout the month of October Graeber and Company Salon Boise will be offering Aveda’s Special Edition Hand Relief Hand Lotion. For every 5 fluid ounce/150 ml tube of this specially designed pink lotion container purchased at Graeber and Company Salon Boise Aveda will donate four dollars to breast cancer research.

Each year it is estimated that over 200,000 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer; of these nearly 40,000 women die from breast cancer each year. Aveda and Graeber and Company Salon Boise have committed to supporting the cause of eliminating breast cancer through contributions to this worthy cause. Through the efforts of Aveda, Graeber and Company Salon Boise and our caring clients, we have contributed over $1.5 million dollars to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation since 2004.

In our commitment to support cancer research AND animal rights, Aveda and Graeber and Company Salon Boise are proud that our donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation support cruelty free research into the causes and cures of breast cancer.

Evelyn Lauder founded The Breast Cancer Research Foundation®  as an independent, non-profit funding groundbreaking medical research. The Breast Cancer Research Foundation contributes more than 88 percent of each dollar donated  to research and awareness programs.

Aveda’s Hand Relief is an incredibly moist hand lotion offering therapy that eases dry, chapped hands. It reduces signs of aging and relieves dry skin using  plant emollients, humectants, exfoliating fruit acids and anti-oxidants, including vitamins A and E. Visit Graeber and Company Salon Boise today to try this amazing lotion and support a cause that touches each and every one of us.

The AVEDA “My Style” iPhone app will include:

• Instant product recommendations
• Answers to beauty questions.
• Hairstyle gallery – Submit photos and search styles – Save your looks!
• Share looks with live chat for hairstylists and guests.
• Hair advisor – Hairstyle and regimen advice on the go.
• Videos – Product demonstrations, How-to styling and AVEDA behind the scenes.

Whether you’re looking for a new hairstyle, looking for tips on how to get the most out of your current style, or wondering which products are best suited for your hair, this app will put the answers at your fingertips.  And, even more exciting, you’ll be able to share it with your Graeber and Company Boise Salon stylist with the touch of a button!  It’s never been easier to share information and ideas with your Graeber and Company Boise Salon stylist so that you can get the most out of your style and beauty routine.

Graeber and Company Boise Salon is thrilled at the opportunity to move our guest experience into the 21^st century and be one of the first to utilize mobile technology as a resource and salon tool.  Be on the lookout for more information on this fantastic app next month!

Not sure about getting a facial at Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise? Many of us believe that getting a facial is a luxury we simply can’t afford, an activity engaged in only by the rich and famous, or simply unnecessary since most of us wash our faces every day. However, treating yourself to a spa facial from Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise on a regular basis has many benefits you really shouldn’t deprive yourself of.

The following are just a few of the benefits you can expect when you get a facial at Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise:

•    Evaluation of your skin type: Before the facial begins, the skin care specialist or esthetician from Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise will evaluate your skin type to determine the correct skin care products to use and the appropriate procedures to apply.  Many estheticians will encourage you to bring in the products you use at home in order to determine if they are the ones you should be using and recommend products that match your skin type.

•    Deep cleanse. You may think you’re giving your face an adequate cleanse at home, but a facial from Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise is designed to penetrate deeply into the pores to unclog them and remove blackheads, as well as ground-in dirt and bacteria that a regular washing often misses.  The skin is also exfoliated to remove dead cells that have accumulated, leaving your skin soft, smooth, and glowing. This exfoliation and deep cleansing boosts cell metabolism, improves circulation, and prevents premature aging of the skin.

•    Stress reduction.  Getting a facial at Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise is quite a relaxing experience, especially when done in a serene spa setting. In addition to cleansing your face, the esthetician will massage your face, neck, and shoulders in order to loosen tense muscles, a leading cause of tension headaches.

Getting a facial at Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise is not only a vital component of good skin hygiene but an excellent way to give yourself the pampering you deserve. Both men and women can benefit from Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise’s facials, and they are an excellent means of teaching young people all about skin care.

Call to schedule your facial at Graeber and Company Salon Spa Boise!