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Visit us at SLO’s Annual Health and Fitness Expo!

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photo (7)Mark your calendars for SLO’s Annual Health and Fitness Expo on March 22nd and 23rd!  For this whole weekend, over 100 businesses and organizations are going to get together at the Alex Madonna Expo Center to celebrate and promote healthier living in the San Luis Obispo area.

Admission into the expo is totally free, and you’ll have access to educational seminars, medical testing (including BMI, body composition, etc.), and the expertise of many health and fitness professionals from around the county.  What better way to invest a little time in yourself and your family than spending time together learning about how to become healthier, happier people!

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A French Touch will be there, representing the very best that skin care has to offer starting with maximum sun protection from JAN MARINI SKIN RESEARCH and COLORESCIENCE PRO MINERALS.  As many of you probably know, The Skin Cancer Foundation reminds us that  up to 90% of visible signs of aging (hyperpigmentation, wrinkles, loss of tone and elasticity) is directly caused by sun damage to the skin.  So the very best way to protect yourself while you’re out enjoying the fabulous weather and outdoor activities that we are so lucky to have on the Central Coast, is to be sure you are using a TRULY broad-spectrum sunscreen, like Colorescience’s Sunforgettable SPF 50 Mineral Powders, or Jan Marini’s SPF 45 Physical Protectant (for those seeking a paraben free, chemical free alternative to 90% of the sunscreen market).Screen shot 2013-06-03 at 7.06.57 PM

The Expo is also hosting a 5K race through the beautiful hills and pastures around Madonna Mountain on the morning of Saturday the 22nd to kick things off.  After hosting a Facebook contest over the weekend to give away 2 tickets to the 5K, we happily extend our congratulations to Bonnie–a wonderful friend and client–and a lucky friend, who won their tickets free from us!  We hope that she has fun, and stops by to see us at our booth after her run!  

If you missed out on this Facebook contest, be sure to stay tuned; I’ll be keeping you posted on additional contests, as well as the amazing specials, that we’ll have at the Expo here on our blog and on our Facebook page, so be sure to ‘like us’ and follow along!

Bisous,

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Words of Wisdom: Makeup with Michael and Colorescience

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We had so much fun with Colorescience Makeup Expert Michael McCarthy yesterday!  Miss out on an appointment of your own?  Try out these tips and tricks until he comes back!

imageOn the necessity of primer: “Any makeup you ever apply is only going to react to what that surface is…Our bare skin just isn’t the best canvas as far as makeup texture and longevity.” 

Colorescience Eye Camouflage should be used to prep for concealer around the eyes (to brighten dark circles) and works great as an eyelid primer to hold your eye shadow in place.  When applying shadow, make sure to start at the outside corner and use a rolling motion.  For eyeliner and darker eye shadow, apply from the outer corner and stop at the inner end of your iris; this ensures that the makeup will not draw your eyes closer together.

Contouring isn’t really blush, we’re contouring and bringing out the shape and structure of the face.  

imageAs for the finishing touches, apply your favorite shade of Lip Polish once daily, then use a complimentary Lip Shine to touch up.  “The goal,” Michael tells us, “is to do a lot of perfecting with your makeup, but not lose the look of bare skin, and that’s really the illusion we’re going for.”

The sheer natural look possible with Colorescience all-natural mineral makeup is exactly what we (and you!) like about it!  Here are a few comments from Michael’s clients:

“I like the coverage, personally, and that’s what I was looking for.”  

image“I feel fabulous, and anybody who knows me knows that’s exactly the way I like to feel!”  

“I really like the feel of it.”  

“I think my skin looks great!”

Thank you to everyone who was able to come visit Michael at A French Touch, and we hope you’re all able to swing by next time!

Bisous,

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Perfect your Holiday look with Colorescience at A French Touch

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What do you get when you combine the award-winning Colorescience makeup with one of  Colorescience’s official lead makeup artists with over 30 years of experience?  A Beautiful new look just in time for the Holidays!

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Don’t forget about our Colorescience event this Monday, December 16th, when A French Touch Salon will be hosting professional Colorescience Makeup Applications and Tutorials with Michael McCarthy!  He will be available for makeup application and technique consulting during half-hour appointments from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and there are only a few spots left!

Colorescience’s focus on fusing the beauty of traditional makeup with the benefits and efficacy of skin care have lead them to become leaders in genuine mineral makeup products that protect your skin from the sun and environment without clogging your pores.  With their wide variety in colors and products—everything from primers to foundations to blushes to eye shadows to lip polishes and serums, in every possible color—Colorescience is the perfect way to add beautiful and skin-friendly products to your makeup bag. And remember, Colorescience is a unique natural makeup that is chemical, dye, talc,alcohol, and paraben-free.  And learning about what makeup techniques work best for you with our expert Michael will help you glow even more this season!

We hope you are able to take advantage of this opportunity with us on Monday. Call or email us to set up your appointment with Michael, and learn all about what colors, styles, and application techniques work best for you and your skin.

Bisous,

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Professional Mineral Makeup with Michael!

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Come celebrate the beauty of the season with us this Monday, December 16th, when Colorescience National Makeup Artist Michael McCarthy visits A French Touch! 

Michael has visited us several times before, and has over 30 years of makeup expertise to share!  He has been an avid Colorescience fan since it’s arrival on the makeup scene, and loves their philosophy of “not sacrificing health for beauty, or beauty for health.”  He has been passionately involved in every aspect of the makeup for much of his life (from everyday to bridal to high fashion to the Seattle Opera!), and has been an official Colorescience Makeup Artist since 2000, when he started featuring Colorescience makeup exclusively in his studio and his work.  

Michael will be at A French Touch on Monday, December 16th from 1 to 7 p.m., to personally apply and train you on your best look with Colorescience Pro Minerals.  Michael’s expertise combined with Colorescience’s high-performance mineral makeup will leave you with a flawless look just in time for the Holidays. Call us, visit us, or email us to reserve your appointment now, or book it online. Promotions will be available at the Event for Colorescience products , as well as beautiful gifts with purchase.  And don’t forget that this month only (and while supplies last!), if you spend over $100 on our selection of Colorescience products, receive a complimentary lip or eye product of your choice.

Ring in the holidays with a “cheer”ful day at A French Touch Parisian Skincare Salon~ We look forward to seeing you!

Bisous,

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Limited Space Available for Mini Body Treatment Event!

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Experience a luxurious mini treatment on August 22nd at our Sothys Body Escape Event

You are exclusively invited to the launch of body treatments at A French Touch Salon in collaboration with Sothys skincare.  The day of beauty involves not only complimentary mineral makeup applications from Colorescience makeup, but also the chance to experience mini body treatments using the high quality Sothys products offered in world-class salons internationally.  We are proud to present two body treatments inspired by French aromatherapy:

Signature Slimming Treatment

This precisely tailored treatment reduces the appearance of all types of cellulite (adipose, aqueous and fibrous).  The process starts with an incredible slimming peeling wrap to smooth the skin, followed by an exclusive slimming massage using customized body serums.  Prepare to relax and unwind, rising to a slimmer, smoother you!

Iris and Litchi Body Treatment

This limited-edition treatment evokes the exotic in its combination of the essences of litchi, the favorite fruit of Chinese emperors, and iris, the flower immortalized by the Egyptians as a symbol of the renewal of life.  Treat yourself to a half-hour calming body treatment starting with a sea salt exfoliation followed by an emulsifying velvet massage.

We are excited to introduce you to these revolutionary body treatments, but even more excited that their introduction can be part of this extraordinary day of beauty.  What could be better than sampling world-renowned spa treatments in the picturesque creek-side setting of A French Touch, all while sipping champagne and enjoying French delicacies?  Take the time to indulge in a well-deserved day of relaxation and beautification, the perfect way to sample these body treatments and decide to continue them in the future.

As if there weren’t already enough benefits to the event, scheduling a treatment will enter you in our raffle for a Full-Size Body Kit and other product and service prizes.  Even if you don’t have the time to take a day of relaxation, keep in mind that a body treatment is only about thirty minutes long – perfect for a quick midday getaway!

Schedule your appointment now while there is still availability!

Sothys is a French-pioneered skincare line offered at elite spas and resorts, including The Coeur d’Alene Resort, The Golden Door Spa, and A French Touch Salon. Sothys has a reputation for creating exclusive one-of-a kind formulations with superior performance from botanical extracts, peptides, and natural molecules.

SLO Women’s Network Mixer at A French Touch – what a succès!

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On August 18th, we enjoyed co-hosting the SLO Women’s Network New Member Mixer at our salon along with Beach Butlerz and Dream Dinners, both fabulous Central Coast businesses.  A great group of local business women stopped by to partake in the networking fun, making it an all-around succès! 

Beach Butlerz didn’t hold back – setting up their most comfortable beach loungers for all to put their feet up after a full-day’s work.  Our favorite treat was that they brought along their large umbrellas to keep everyone protected from the sun’s harmful rays. 

While Beach Butlerz was helping our guests Skip the UV, we wanted to be sure they didn’t have to Skip their Tans in the process.  We treated the women to a complimentary Colorescience Pro Minerals bronze makeover.  They learned how to have an illuminating golden glow without the harmful and damaging effects of the sun. 

A meal with Dream Dinners is always a treat – to which our guests can surely attest!  Their pulled pork sandwiches on fresh French rolls and sweet teriyaki meatballs were a hit. 

Laetitia Vineyard and Winery were quite generous and donated a case of their delightful champagne on which the women happily indulged.  As the sun began to slowly set behind the hillside, Beach Butlerz lit their bon fire and began roasting tasty s’mores.  Overall, the event provided local women of San Luis Obispo the opportunity to get to know one another and share their interests and talents.