You can’t always judge a book by it’s cover, but you probably will. Now, I love music, all types of music, and I am of Latin descent, so music affects me to my very soul. It can change my mood from happy to sad, from peaceful and content to fired up. I think it’s all part of being a creative person!!

I saw a You Tube Video today of a Lady Gaga’s appearance  on a  radio show, where she performed live. While I am intrigued by her personal style, most of her popular music is not the type I usually enjoy listening to. But this video that was posted on You Tube showed just her, sitting at her piano, playing and singing. It was pure, and it touched me.  The same thing happened to me when I saw Beyonce sing to the President and First Lady. I knew she was talented, but once again, not someone I listened to regularly, yet when I heard her sing “At Last”, I could not believe my ears. She had power and range, way beyond anything I had heard in her popular music style.

So, you say to yourself, what the heck does this have to do with Hair, or skin care? EVERYTHING!!! Look, when an artist chooses a persona, that persona will endear them to some people, and will alienate others. The same thing goes for the rest of us mere mortals.

If your hair is dry and brittle, your skin is patchy or has blotches, people are going to be less likely to think favorably of you. YES people should be able to look beyond that and give you a chance. But I can guarantee you most  will not. Just Like I did with Lady Gaga, and Beyonce, they will judge you initially by what they see when you walk into their world for the first time.  When you leave you door, it is important to always look neat, clean and healthy.

Looking good not only helps other people see you differently, it will make YOU feel good about yourself.

Maria Armenteros

This is what I do:

I am a Master Stylist, I have a station at Salon Ambiance in Huntington Beach, CA. My background includes extensive formal training, plus I regulalry attend seminars on the lastest techniques in cut and color. That’s it in short form.

I love what I do, and I hope that shows in my work. For me, styling hair is not just a trade, or a job, it is my passion. My joy in life is my family, and when someone leaves my chair feeling beautiful.

Maria Armenteros..

Salon Ambiance, Huntington Beach, Ca

Eat well to look good

All over the world, men and women are using some of the latest products and techniques to maintain a more youthful appearance as they begin to age.  For some the goal is to try and turn back time, but for others, it is just to keep their appearance fresh and healthful looking. Then there are people who, for different reasons, have some of those signs of aging come early. I have a friend whose hair was totally grey by the time she was only 28. And several clients who began losing their hair while they were comparatively young. In those situations, having hair loss treatments, or laser skin treatments is not simply about trying to look younger, but more about trying to look like their age.http://www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/slideshow-best-kept-hair-secrets

Stress, diet and lifestyle can play a major role in the health of your hair and skin.  On the  other hand, Hair Loss and skin discoloration can often times be symptoms of disease. It is important to have it checked out by your physiscian. In the meantime, there are procedures and products avaialable at www.mariaarmenteros.com and www.ambiancemdespa.com to help you with any of these issues.

We have treatments to help stop, or prevent further hair loss , we have hair car products to help keep your hair shiny and healthy. More important, we have people who will listen to your concerns and try to find the best option for you and your health. Because what is the most important to myself and my staff is helping people to feel and look their best, everything else is the gravy on top.

Maria Armenteros

To all my Hair Salon customers, I want to offer you a special deal for our Ambiance Med Spa .

For this coming week only, we are cutting prices on our most popular treatments to help you feel as good about your skin as we make you feel about your hair!!

Take a look:

Dramatic savings !!!

$59 for a 50 minute cleansing facial

$79 for 1 hour facial includes hand and foot treatment

$125 for TCA chemical peel which hyperpigmentation, fine lines & wrinkles, it is good for all skin types gives skin a smoother more radiant appearance!

$50 Microdermabrasion

Maria Armenteros

www.ambiancemedspa.com

www.mariaarmenteros.com

Today I am only going to write about thankfulness. Every day I wake up, I am thankful for my friends, my family, my extended family and my loyal customers. I am thankful when I meet new people who then become loyal customers. I am thankful for the Advanced Training I received at Vidal Sassoon, and Toni & Guy. For Salon Ambiance in Huntington Beach and for Ambiance Med Spa. Most of all  I am thankful when my customers take time out of their busy day to drop me a line, through email, or Facebook to tell me they are thankful for me. This is just one of the emails I recieved in the past two weeks:

Maria,

This is Beth. I am so happy to have met you and will be using your services again in the future.  I have given your card to my friend and I will share my experience on facebook.  I think is wonderful that Mike works at Salon Ambiance in Huntington Beach, too!!  Please  tell him you know me – he has wanted my husband to come in for some time now.   Oh, I don’t want to forget to let you know that Amy loves her feather!

I can not say thank you enough for repairing the damage done to my hair by the other Salon. When I went back a few days after my appointment to show them what had happened to my hair, the manager was defensive and not willing to help me, rather, I have to deal with the stylist herself – fun fun. Rather then being concerned and helpful, they said the integrity of the hair was compromised by hair dye – which I used on my roots – I never saturated the extension. Oh, well live and learn I guess.  If they had been willing to help me, even though mistakes were made, they would have had a loyal customer in me. Instead, YOU now have a satisfied, loyal customer who will refer you many new customers.

Thanks again,Maria!!!