Bouncy, flouncy hair is beautiful, no doubt about it! But every now and then, a girl needs to change it up. Hair that’s been smoothed with a flat iron is flat-out flattering. Long hair becomes straight and glossy. Short hair becomes spiky and edgy. If you’re a flat iron fanatic -- or if you’ve wanted to experiment without making an investment in an expensive styling tool -- you’ll love our May promotion: FHI Mini Flat Irons, just $15. (Regular price: $39). Throughout the month, you’ll save 60% on these adorable style-on-the-go flat irons. They’re super easy to master and ideally sized for purse, desk, or suitcase. They even come in your choice of pink or blue. (Serena’s Think Ahead Tip: these would make great stocking stuffers!). Swing by the salon soon: this offer expires May 31, 2012 or while supplies last.
May 14, 2012
May 04, 2012
Mother Always Said…
“The early bird catches the worm…”
“Never put off ‘til tomorrow what you can do today…”
“You snooze, you lose…”
So what are you waiting for? Show your mom that you really DID listen to her sage advice and enter our Makeover for Momma Contest. The deadline for entries is Saturday, May 5!
It’s simple: Send an email telling us why your mom (or godmother, grandmother, stepmother, sister, best friend, or the gal next door) is the best mom ever. Maybe it’s her charming (but quirky) character…her extraordinary child rearing skills…her ability to balance motherhood, career, and friendships – even under the most complicated circumstances. Inspire us, amuse us, move us to tears!
We’ll post our three favorite entries on our Facebook page and ask our fans to pick the winner by “Liking” the snippets. The winner will be announced on Saturday, May 12 – just in time to give one lucky mother the Mother’s Day gift she so deserves: a Day of Beauty at Andre Chreky, the salon spa.
Send your email to contest@andrechreky.com. And may the best mom win!
April 30, 2012
Flat-Out FABULOUS15!
Save 50% on 15 salon and spa treatments – all May long! Andre Chreky opened its doors on a beautiful May morning in 1997. Now it’s May 2012 and we’re celebrating our 15th Anniversary ALL MONTH with half-off discounts on 15 of our most popular services!!!
Enjoy your favorite salon treatment or indulge in a service you’ve never tried. There’s no limit to the number of appointments you can book or the number of times you can visit (but the offer DOES expire at 7 pm on May 31.)
So, be our guest: come celebrate our Fabulous15 with 50% savings at Andre Chreky!
1) Keratin Smoothing Treatment: regularly $600, Fabulous15 price $300
2) Blowouts: regularly $50, Fabulous15 price $25
3) Clear Cellophane Treatment: regularly $60, Fabulous15 $30
4) Colored Cellophane Treatment: regularly $80, Fabulous15 price $40
5) Deluxe Conditioning Treatment: regularly $50, Fabulous15
price $25
6) Deep Recovery Treatment: regularly $50, Fabulous15
price $25
7) Single Process Color: regularly $100, Fabulous15 price $50
8) Brow Wax: regularly $30, Fabulous15 price $15
9) Brow Design: regularly $30, Fabulous15 price $15
10) Brazilian Wax: regularly $70, Fabulous15 price $3511) Lip Wax: regularly $20, Fabulous15 price $10
12) Signature Facial: regularly $90, Fabulous15 price $45
13) Multi Task Eye Mask: regularly $30, Fabulous15 price $15
14) Lash Extensions: regularly $200, Fabulous15 price $100
15) Shellac Manicure: regularly $50, Fabulous15 price $25
And don’t forget!
Wednesday, May 2 ~ Mother Day gift-giving 101: buy a beautiful Envirosax from Andre Chreky and fill it with Mom’s favorite beauty treatments. You’ll save 20% in the process during today’s Retail Roundup.
Wednesday, May 30 ~ Memorial Day kicks off the summer social season! Don’t show up at warm weather celebrations without an Andre Chreky gift card for the guest of honor. Buy yours today and save 10%. Now THAT’s memorable!
April 27, 2012
There’s No Place Like Home…
Well, Dorothy, we’re certainly NOT in Kansas anymore! The National Building Museum’s House & Home exhibition opens on April 28th and one thing’s for certain: it will put a brand new twist on the way you look at shelter. Designed by the award-winning New York-based firm Ralph Appelbaum Associates, House & Home is an immersive experience in which seven separate galleries come alive with objects, photographs, and sound.
This kaleidoscope of photographs, building materials, scale models, and films will challenge your traditional notions of what “home” might mean in America. Remarkable advancements in technology, public policy, and popular culture have created a cyclone of change in our country’s domestic life. The exhibition features a “please touch” wall made from an array of materials used in residential construction, from adobe bricks to cutting edge Structural Insulated Panel Systems. Intricate architectural models will bring iconic residences such as Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater and Chicago’s Hancock Center to munchkin-sized life. Enjoy three specially commissioned documentaries devised to surprise, teach, and entertain. Whether you’re a homeowner, residential designer, or are simply intrigued by how and why Americans build the homes they build, House & Home is a must-see exhibition. Click your heels three times, then visit www.nbm.org for details.
April 23, 2012
Thrilled to the Maxx
As you’ve probably realized by now, two of my favorite things in life are designer clothes and bargain prices. Yes, I know, they tend to be mutually exclusive… but not always! For years, I’ve been a compulsive fan of TJ Maxx. (Seriously, I peruse the aisles with such frequency that I worry that the sales clerks think I’m stalking them!) Recent forays have helped me score a pair of Stuart Weitzman Alex wedges for $99 (regularly $365), an on-trend coral colored Michael Kors tote -- half-price! -- and a fabulous Brunello Cucinelli blazer red tagged for $89. So imagine how excited I am about the opening of a new TJ Maxx in downtown Washington, at 601 13th Street, NW. The Grand Opening is April 25 at 8 am--don’t be surprised if you see me among the first in line. As the company slogan says, “You have to be the first to know to be the first to score!” Meet you at the Maxx!
April 20, 2012
Something to Cluck About
A few weeks ago, I went a bit overboard on the $5 rotisserie chicken during Safeway’s $5 Friday special. Faced with the challenge of transforming these birds into a week’s worth of original and appealing meals, I pried some ideas from my friend Sarah. (Sarah claims she can make 27 different recipes using a rotisserie chicken as her starting point – hmm.) Here’s one that Andre and I particularly enjoyed:
THAI CHICKEN SALAD
6 cups torn romaine lettuce
2cups shredded rotisserie chicken
1 cup shredded carrots from salad bar
¾ cup sliced celery from salad bar
2/3 cup light coconut milk
1 TBSP brown sugar
2 TBSP creamy peanut butter
1 TBSP fresh lime juice
2 TBSP soy sauce
1/8 tsp crushed red pepper flakes
2 cups coarsely chopped dry-roasted peanuts
Lime wedges
Combine first 5 ingredients in a large bowl.
Combine coconut milk and next 5 ingredients (through red pepper) in small saucepan; bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer 5 minutes, til mixture thickens a bit. Stir occasionally.
Remove sauce from heat – cool for 2 minutes.
Pour sauce over lettuce, chicken and vegetables. Toss.
Sprinkle with peanuts.
Serve with lime.
Serves 4
April 16, 2012
Andre Chreky Nabs Elite Honors
Elitist? Not us! Elite-list? You bet!!! For the second consecutive year, Andre Chreky has earned the status of a Bioelements World Class Elite Spa. Not to brag, but that’s one of the most prestigious honors in the beauty industry! Bioelements Professional Skin Care is used by an exclusive number of leading estheticians for their in-spa facials with exclusive use-at-home products that are among the hottest items sold in our salon – clients can’t get enough of them! Bioelement’s World Class Elite Spas are widely considered to be among the best spas in the country, chosen for their superior products and services as well as their dedication to overall excellence. Our 2012 honors from Bioelements were bestowed with this blush-inducing praise, “Andre Chreky, the salon spa in Washington, DC, provides an inviting environment unlike any other where guests can receive custom blended Bioelements treatments and products. Andre Chreky’s World Class Elite status is also due to it continual education for its entire esthetic staff, to ensure they learn the latest treatments, techniques, and product advancements.” Thanks to our special status, our spa has access to renowned Bioelements educators and enriching courses specifically geared to spa professionals. Which means that you, Dear Reader, can rest assured that our team ranks among the most knowledgeable skin care experts in the country: your face simply couldn’t be in better hands! So what are you waiting for? Book your Bioelements facial today and enjoy the elite treat that can’t be beat…er…beaten.
April 13, 2012
Perfecting the Already-Perfect Mom!
Sure, your mother’s perfect – you wouldn’t change a thing! Now tell us why you think your mom (or another mother you greatly admire) is so amazing – your story could be your mother’s ticket to a day of head-to-toe pampering at Andre Chreky.
It’s simple! Between now and May 5, send an email telling us why your mom, your friend’s mom, or even the mom-down-the-street is the best mom ever. Maybe it’s her charming (but quirky) character. Maybe it’s a story that will inspire…or amuse…you always. We’ll post our very favorite entries on our Facebook page and ask our fans to pick the winner by “Liking” the snippets. Photos are welcome, but are not required for the competition.
We’ll announce the winner on Saturday, May 12 – just in time to give one lucky mother the Mother’s Day gift she truly deserves: a Day of Beauty at Andre Chreky, the salon spa.
Send your email to contest@andrechreky.com. And may the best mom win!
Contest runs from April 13-May 12, 2012. Winner will be given a $500 gift card good for select services and will be notified by email by 9 pm, Saturday, May 12. Employees of Andre Chreky are not eligible to enter. Offer void where prohibited by law.
April 06, 2012
All-Month Anniversary Special!
Save 35% on Pureology Rootlift Mousse, $15
April showers can leave hair styles flat. Get the lift you need with Pureology’s light, foamy Rootlift Mousse, anniversary-priced at just $15 (regularly $23). Not only does this amazing vegan product give you all-day fullness, bounce and shine, it’s loaded with anti-fade antioxidants that keep color-treated hair looking springtime fresh. Rush to our retail counter and pick up your 10-oz can of Pureology Rootlift. Offer expires April 30,2012. Offer good while supplies last. Limit: one per customer, please.
March 30, 2012
Savings to Keep You Fresh as a Daisy
April showers bring May flowers. So, all month long, our team will shower you with weekday specials, geared to let your beauty blossom long before Mayday. Dodge the raindrops before or after work – even on your lunch break – and enjoy spectacular savings. After all, the seeds you sow today will pay off gorgeously before you know it. (Don’t want to dampen your spirits, but our weekday specials are subject to availability. Call 202-293-9393 to book an appointment!)
Hedge-Trimming Mondays—regular bikini wax $20 (save 40%)
Color-Cultivating Tuesdays—single process hair color $50 (save 50%)
Fertilizing Wednesdays—deep conditioning recovery hair treatment $15 (save 60%)
Garden Repair Thursdays—regular manicures $15 (save 40%)
No-Furrows Fridays—express facials $30 (save 55%)
Hey, Mistress Mary, don’t be contrary: There’s more!
April 4 – Reap the rewards of your labor during Retail Roundup. Stock up on spring’s sunniest products, treatments, makeup, nail color (have you seen OPI’s lush new colors?), hair accessories, and gift items – all at 20% savings. Offer applies to in-store purchases only.
April 25 – Mother’s Day, garden parties, the first barbeques of the season: they’re all just around the corner. Andre Chreky Gift Cards will be welcome additions to any celebration! But yours at the salon today and save 15%. Offer applies to in-store purchases only.
