Thursday, February 6, 2014

#LiveRed


Pura Vida is excited to announce the launch of the #LiveRed campaign! During the month of February $1 will be donated to the Red Thread Movement for every RED LIPSTICK selfie. Tag us and use the hashtag #LiveRed,

Remember, RED isn't just a color, it's a state of mind.

Our #LiveRed Campaign is encouraging women to be BOLD in their Red Lipstick to benefit the Red Thread Movement. 

The Red Thread Movement is an Eternal Threads partnership with K.I Nepal to combat human trafficking and modern-day slavery. Their mission is divided into three parts:
  •   Provides Fair Trade wages for rescued girls
  •  Additional funds support border units and safe houses.
  • Generates awareness of the global human rights crimes of human trafficking, forced labor and sexual slavery.
The Red Thread Company sells $3 handmade bracelets crafted by girls in Nepal rescued from human trafficking. Sex trafficking is often allowed to continue without consequences and is gaining momentum worldwide. The Napal/Indian border claims nearly 12,000 victims annually. Because of the low status, insufficient education, and poverty, the girls are at greater risk of being trafficked in Nepal.



The Red Thread Movement focuses on three areas of impact to help these girls avoid human trafficking:
  •  work to create employment for at-risk-girls
  • Send proceeds to support anti-trafficking work
  • Against sex trafficking all over the world
As people wear the Red Thread bracelets all over the world, they are spreading awareness to others and showing their support against modern slavery. Pura Vida is about empowering women and is joining The Red Thread Movement in their fight against modern slavery.

Pura Vida has the chance to join in to help prevent thousands of girls from being abducted and abused and we hope you will join with us to take part in our campaign.

How to be apart of this campaign:
  •  Get some Red lipstick
  • Put the lipstick on your lips
  • Take a picture of yourself with the Red lipstick
  •  Send it our way 
  • Don’t forget to #LifeRed


Every girl has a dream. Every girl has a story. We invite you to join in our campaign to help fight for those dreams of every girl involved in human trafficking and modern-slavery.

Click here for more information on the Red Thread Movement

          
             

 xoxo, 
Pura 





Tuesday, February 4, 2014

Tiana Evans



Pura Vida is excited to put the spot light on Tiana Evans. 

Tiana Evans has been at Pura Vida since September 2013. She is a Cosemetologist and Nail Technician for Pura Vida. Tiana specializes in manicure and pedicures and she loves that she gets to go to work and do people’s nails.

Some interesting facts about Tiana:
            Favorite type of nail design:  Cheetah and Zebra print

           Favorite celebrity crush: Michael Ealy

Pura Vida nickname:“TiTi” 

"I find out all kind of different things about people and get the opportunity to meet people from all different places."

In five years, Tiana would like to be graduating from college, further her business as a nail tech and potentially engaged! 

When Tiana is not working or in the salon, she enjoys shopping and spending time with her family.

Something people do not know about Tiana is that she enjoys playing the piano. 
I taught myself how to play. I cannot read music, but I play by ear"

She likes working at Pura Vida because...
the interaction she gets to have with her customers every day.
I enjoy enhancing the beauty of others with gifts, talents and abilities as a nail tech.

We are so thankful to have Tiana on our team.

Book your appointment with Tiana today on our website puravida-abilene.com!

                        Xoxo,
                        Pura

Wednesday, January 1, 2014

New Year. New You

Happy New Year from Pura Vida Salon! 

As the new year approaches and new years resolutions are made, we want to encourage you to take care of your body. Everyone makes resolutions to eat healthier, work out more or be less stressed. Let us help you this new year. Come treat yourself in 2014 and receive a stress relieving massage or facial or spa manicure or pedicure.  Here are a 14 Beauty Resolutions that may prove to be helpful to you this new year.

Resolution #1 
Throw out make-up sponges after one week of use. You can buy 32 pack of make-up sponges for less than a Starbucks coffee. 

Resolution #2 
Wash your face every night before you go to sleep

Resolution #3
Get rid of your mascara every 6 months to avoid getting bacteria infections in your eye. If you notice a change in smell, then throw it out sooner. 

Resolution #4
Clean out your make-up bag. We all know it has been WAY to long since we all did that. 

Resolution #5
Change your moisturizer to one that has SPF to protect your skin in both the Winter and Summer. 

Resolution #6
Clean your make-up brushes weekly, since build-up can lead to breakouts or infections. 

Resolution #7
To avoid breakage, don't comb your hair immediately out of the shower.  Instead, wrap it in a towel and let it dry that way for 10 minutes. Then start combing from the bottom up. 

Resolution #8
Change your hairstyle. If you can't remember the last time you got a different cut, now is the perfect opportunity to go a little shorter, get bangs, or add a few face trimming layers. 

Resolution #9
To avoid damaging your hair, use a a heat protecting spray before using your straightener, curler or crimper. 

Resolution #10
Schedule a beauty date with your friends or sisters, or mom. That way you both feel indulged and get to spend quality time together. 

Resolution #11 
Get at least 6-8 hours of beauty sleep every night. 

Resolution #12
Give yourself a time out now and then. With all the hustle and bustle of everyday life, we need to relax and bring our stress levels down or else we end up wearing it. 

Resolution #13
Take a multivitamin everyday to keep your body healthy and immune system strong. 

Resolution #14
Embrace your beauty. Everyone is made differently, with different skin, body type, hair and facial features. You are made beautiful. Don't forget it. 


January Spa Specials 
- Purchase any one hour massage and receive an added 15 minutes FREE
- Purchase a series of 4 brow waxes and receive the 5th one FREE
- Purchase a spa pedi and receive a travel size Country Escape hand lotion FREE

Make sure to check the blog and our social media posts for new specials for each month in this new year of 2014. 

We would love to see you more in 2014. 

And don't forget to treat yourself in 2014



Thursday, November 28, 2013

Holiday Event Party

Pura Vida wants to invite YOU to come join them in gearing up for the holidays by having a Holiday Event. 


Where: Pure Vida Salon
When: December 5th 2013
7-9 P.M 
Giveaways and 20% OFF all retail all day
What: Starting the holiday off right with Pura Vida
Come see what Pura Vida is all about by receiving free nail designs, neck and hand massages and perfect makeup and hair tips from the stylists themselves. 

Pura Vida is all decorated for Christmas and ready for YOU to come visit them and buy any last minute christmas gifts and stocking stuffers for you or your loved ones. 

Perfect Stocking Stuffers:

Lilly & Laura Bracelets 



Lily and Laura Bracelets are handmade glass beaded bracelets, made by women artists in Nepal, handcrafted in Kathmandu Valley. The proceeds go to the artisans in Nepal, helping improve the quality of their lives, while providing you with beautiful top quality handcrafted bracelets. All are different and unique, just like you! 

Emi-Jay Hair Ties


  Emi- Jay hair ties were created by teenage entrepreneurs Emily and Julianne. Emi-Jays are hand-dyed and handmade in the U.S.A. with imported material. Each hair tie and headband is unique so there may be slight variations in colors. Emi-Jay products should not be washed or worn in water. Emi-Jay gives back to the community by donating 20% of every purchase to a charity. Everyone needs a little bit of glitter and dazzle in their everyday life so these are the perfect piece of color in a large stocking. 

OPI Nail Polish 


Every girl is in need of a perfect Red nail polish for the Holidays. 
Perfect red OPI colors to ask Pura Vida for:  
"Red My Fortune Cookie"
"Cha-Ching Cherry"
"The Thrill of Brazil"
"Color So Hot It Berns"
"First Date at the Golden Gate"

Head over to Pura Vida Salon in Abilene and get ahead on YOUR holiday shopping by getting great, colorful and exciting stocking stuffers from yours truly. 

Happy Holidays, WE hope to see you soon! 


Monday, November 11, 2013

Erayba Hair Products





Erayba Hair Cosmetics

Pura Vida is excited to announce that our special of the week is a 20% discount on all 

Erayba products!

Erayba produces a wide variety of haircare products for all kinds of hair, whether you have

 colored, dry, normal hair and more. There are also products which serve purpose for all 

types of life styles. 

 Erayba is an international company, and we are so 

pleased to carry their brand in our salon. Pura Vida strives to be a salon that promotes 

excellence in beauty and in life, and we feel that Erayba and its products help us to do that. 

Make sure you take advantage of this great promotion this week, we promise that you 

won't want to miss it.

Have a great week, everyone!

xo, Pura

Friday, November 8, 2013

Giving Back



 It is that time of the year, in which people have a giving spirit. Pura Vida is not different. For the month of November, Pura Vida is partnering with the Christian Service Center.  

 The Christian Service Center dedicates their time and services to helping others. The
 Christian Service Center was organized in December 13, 1965 under the direction of the Vine Street Church of Christ elders. Since the organization underwent an excessive amount of growth, the Sixteenth and Vince Church turned over the oversight and responsibilities to the University Church of Christ. Today, the present location is 901 Mesquite Street. It is housed in an old Camp Barkeley barracks donated by ACU. The building was renovated and by the end of 1968, over $28,000 in clothing, cash and other supplies were distributed. 

The Director of the Christian Service Center discusses his journey with the company. 
" My ministry is privileged to show the love of Jesus each weekday to those who come to us with a variety of needs. Whether it's clothing, food, household items, school supplies, a Bible or spiritual counsel and prayer- we do all we can to let people know that God loves them and hasn't forgotten them."   

Pura Vida is very excited to partner with the Christian Service Center. Pura Vida's special for November is if you bring in a non perishable food item and receive 15% off any Pura Vida retail purchase. 

Pura Vida invites you to join with them in helping the Christian Service Center continue to aid and serve those in need by providing, food, clothing, cash and other supplies for those in need. 

Pura Vida encourages anyone who might be interested to continue to donate to the Christian Service Center. They accept a variety of goods including, clothing, blankets, towels, sheets, kitchen items and electronics. The Service Center is made up of volunteers so if you are looking for a Christ-centered ministry to use your gifts as a volunteer, please contact the Christian Service Center. 

Their hours of operation are Monday- Friday, 9AM-12PM, 1PM-4PM. First weekend of every month they are closed on Friday, but reopen Saturday, 9 AM - 12PM. 




Monday, October 7, 2013

BonBliss



BonBliss

Pura Vida is so excited to publicize their additional BonBliss products in our salon. 

A little bit about BonBliss: BonBliss™ was founded by Jay and Elissa Chai, a husband and wife combo.  Elissa's Background: product junkie and LOVES to pamper herself. As a Registered Dental Hygienist, she found her hands extremely dry but hated using lotion. So she started to craft and create her own lotions.


BonBliss is just over a year old and yet has caught the attention of many fine spas/salons/boutiques and can be found in over 120 locations nationwide, in addition to Puerto Rico, and New Caledonia. 

Reasons why YOU should come check out the BonBliss products: 
  • Exfoliates
  • Moisturizes
  • Smells fabulous "on the go!" 
  • Perfect blend of fine salt and pure cane sugar packed with skin moisturizing exotic butters and oils. 
  • Perfect for travel
  • comes in cute little cubes

How to USE: 
  1. Unwrap a "candy" 
  2. Pinch and crumble into slightly wet hands
  3. Rub firmly into palms
  4. Scrub your hands and/or arms gently
  5. Rinse with warm water
  6. Pat dry 

Product is temperature sensitive. So please treat them like chocolate by keeping in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight. Do not leave in your car, unless you want your purse to be moisturized. 



Come to Pura Vida Salon and check out our BonBliss products
                                             #purafy your skin with #BonBliss 


Oh and don’t forget to make sure to post your experiences and tag Pura Vida
Instagram: @puravidaabilene
Twitter: @puravidaabilene
Facebook: Pura Vida Abilene
Pinterest: Pura Vida Salon

xoxo, 
Pura