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Top Performers 2020

No doubt, last year was hard. But even with that challenge, our stylists and estheticians continued to perform at their highest levels each day. Their dedication, hard work, and excellence shone through every aspect of their work.

Each year we enjoy recognizing and celebrating those who take their commitment to their stylists to the next level. While we truly value and appreciate everyone who calls Garbo’s home, it is important to honor those who go above and beyond. While we normally throw a large party and take lots of pictures, this year we had to celebrate differently.

With over 100 service providers working for Garbo’s Salon and Spa, these stylists and estheticians have excelled in their performance. These fantastic men and women worked hard all year – taking great care of each client, and constantly working to improve their skills.

The Top Performers of 2020 are out and we wanted to take the time to recognize each winner individually below. If you see your stylist/esthetician listed, please tell them congratulations. They have definitely earned it!

Black Diamond/ Diamond Level

Gold Level

Silver Level

Bronze Level

We are so proud of all these amazing individuals who went above and beyond this past year! While we try to show our appreciation through the Top Performers event, words and actions can’t express how thankful we are to have such an amazing group of people who call Garbo’s home.

Remember, if you see your service provider listed make sure to tell them congratulations! With over 100 stylists throughout of five locations, earning the award of Top Performer is not easy and they deserve to be recognized for their amazing accomplishment!

Again, congratulations one more time to all our 2020 Top Performers!

January 28, 2021/by Maddie

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How We Styled Our Winter Shoot

(Left) Mackenzie Freed styled Kelsey Bloom’s hair using Aveda Air Control and Garbo’s Texturizing Spray. Mackenzie curled different sized sections of Kelsey’s hair to achieve her lived in look. Sara O’Neill applied her makeup and kept her look a little more natural using Aveda’s Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisture in Beechwood. Kelsey is wearing the Cheetah Print Pajama Set from Ann Taylor.

(Right) Audrey Reinhardt styled Christina’s hair using Garbo’s Stay Spray and Garbo’s Finishing Spray. Ashley Beutler used Aveda’s Feed my lips™ pure nourish-mint™ lipstick in Sutra, and Aveda’s petal essence™ face accents in Plum Touch and Bronze Glow to create a natural and care-free makeup look. Christina is wearing the Cheetah Print Robe from Ann Taylor.

We’ve partnered with other businesses, got all glammed up and posed for the camera before; however, this time was different. Instead of inviting other models to join us, this time we decided to keep it all in-house. We have so many amazingly beautiful women (both inside and out) at our locations so it was a no brainer to include them in last month’s photoshoot!

With the goal of showing off a few holiday styles for both a Girls Night In and a Girls Night Out we started planning out the hairstyles and the makeup looks we wanted to do. When it came to the clothes, we decided to partner with Ann Taylor – Regency Court and we are so happy we did!

The holidays may be behind us but there is always something to celebrate. No matter what you have coming up – birthday parties, office parties, night out with your gals – we hope you love this peek inside the looks we put together for you!

Kelsey Bloom styled Dani Jo’s hair in an undone updo. This simple look would be perfect for any girls night in! The hair was prepped with Aveda Pure Abundance Style Prep and finished with Aveda Air Control. Dani Jo is applying Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Rich Creme.

These Garbo’s girls unwrap their new Image Skincare presents! Image Skincare is Garbo’s brand new line of professional skincare products.

(Left) Shannon Norwood’s hair was done by Mikaela Kellogg and was styled using Garbo’s Extra Hold Hairspray. Her makeup was styled by Sara O’Neil. Shannon is wearing the Cheetah Print Robe from Ann Taylor.

(Second from Right) Ashley Beutler’s hair was styled by Mikaela Kellogg using the Garbo’s Extra Hold Hairspray. Ashley’s makeup was done by Shannon Norwood using Aveda Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Sutra, and Aveda’s Brow Definer in Dark Brown. Ashely is wearing the Animal Print PJ Set from Ann Taylor.

Aveda Botanical Kinetics Intense Hydrating Rich Creme

Perfect for an at-home spa night, this hydrating creme instantly moisturizes the skin helping to recharge your skin cells. This creme can be purchased at any Garbo’s Salon and Spa location and is ideal for dry to very dry skin.

Image Skincare

New to Garbo’s Salon and Spa, Image Skincare is a professional, clinical brand designed with skincare professionals at top of mind. Image Skincare’s products are physician-formulated and uses active ingredients and cutting edge science to create treatments that works for your specific condition and situation.

Our estheticians are already LOVING these products and have seen spectacular results using them!

Garbo's Stay Extra Hold Finishing Spray

Garbo’s best hairspray is fast drying and long lasting. Used in the majority of looks from our November photoshoot, this spray is versatile and heavy duty enough to be our go-to spray for all our looks!

Garbo's Marula and Grapeseed Shampoo

From our newest collection, the Marula and Grapeseed Shampoo provides moisture without weight and targets dry and damaged hair. It is the perfect first step in re-hydrating and prepping your winter hair for your night in with the girls!

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(Second from Left) Karine’s hair was styled by Erin Lewandowski using the Aquage Beyond Body Thermal Spray. Sara O’Neill used Aveda’s Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisture in Beechwood and Aveda’s Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-mint lip liner in Currant. Karine is wearing the Sequined Dot Shell, the Diamond Stitch Faux Fur Stole in Black and the Hammered Satin Full Skirt in Vibrant Plum.

(Send from Right) Suzanna’s long, flowy curls were styled by Mackenzie Freed using Garbo’s Grapeseed Fast Dry Accelerator and Garbo’s Dry Texturizing Spray. Her makeup was done by Sara O’Neill using Aveda’s Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisture in Beechwood and Aveda’s Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-mint lip liner in Spiced Peach. Suzanna is wearing the Cheetah Velvet Mock Neck Sheath Dress and the Cheetah Print Faux Fur Stole from Ann Taylor.

(Left) Mikaela’s hair was styled by Audrey Reinhardt using Garbo’s Stay Spray and Garbo’s Finishing Spray. Her makeup was styled by Shannon Norwood using Aveda’s Brow Definer in Light Blonde and Aveda Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Jujube. Mikaela is wearing the Dot Essential Shirt in Candy Red, the Funnel Neck Coat in Creamy Cloud, the Piped Side Stripe Skinny Jeans in Ink Blue, and the Tear Drop Crystal and Pearl Earrings and Statement Necklace.

(Right) Audrey’s holiday glam look is inspired from left over curls from the night before. Using a 1 inch curler, Audrey prepped her own hair using the Garbo’s Stay Spritz and Shine. For her makeup, Ashley Beutler used Aveda’s Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Morello for her lips, Aveda’s Petal Essence Face Accents in Plum Touch (Blush) and Aveda’s Petal Essence Face Accent’s in Bronze Glow (Bronzer). Audrey is wearing the Shimmer Balloon Sleeve Sweater in Dark Rust, Black Jeans and the Pearlized Cluster Statement Necklace. All by Ann Taylor.

Aveda Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick

Used in almost every style during our November shoot, Aveda’s Feed My Lips collection is by far our favorite lipstick this season. With the perfect tones of pinks and reds, you’ll be sure to find a shade that works for you!

Garbo's Stay Spritz and Shine

Garbo’s Stay Spritz and Shine is the perfect prepping tool. This spray is humidity resistant and has thermal protection. Use it to keep your hair damage free and to help your style stay all day!

Dominique’s gorgeous look started with her hair – styled by Erin Lewandowski. Erin prepped Dominique’s blown out curls using Aveda’s Split End Repair before twisting them. She finished the elegant twists with Aquage Finishing Spray. Dominque’s makeup was applied by Ashley Beutler. Ashley kept things simple using Aveda Feed My Lips Pure Nourish-Mint Lipstick in Jujube and Aveda’s Brow Definer in Dark Brown. Dominique is wearing the Pleated Ruffle V-Neck Shell in Soft Pink, the Velvet Dot Tulle Skirt in Black and the Pave Teardrop Earrings.

Aquage Finishing Spray

We love Aquage here at Garbo’s. This hairspray is one of their best-sellers. The ultra-fine mist builds hold and shine ideal for forming your style and locks in your final look so you don’t have to worry about it all night long!

Aveda Damage Remedy Split End Repair

Your split ends are no match for Aveda’s Damage Remedy Split End Repair. We love using it to prep styles as it both repairs and helps prevent future split ends from forming.

December 13, 2019/by Maddie

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Top Performers 2019

Garbo’s “Top Performer” is an award that recognizes those in our company who have dedicated themselves to performing at the highest levels of excellence in our industry. One night a year we celebrate those who choose to go above and beyond to build their business and hone their craft each and every day.

Earning the title of Top Performer isn’t an easy task. With over 100 stylists working for Garbo’s Salon and Spa, it takes more than just showing up each day with a smile on your face to win this award. It can take years for a stylist or esthetician to build their business to the level of “Top Performer”.

To qualify as a Garbo’s Salon and Spa Top Performer, a stylist or esthetician must hit certain numbers in both services provided and product sales. Those numbers are not easy to hit. These fantastic men and women work hard all year – taking great care of each new client, recommending only the best products to their clients and constantly working to improve their skills. If, by the end of the year, their numbers qualify them as a Top Performer they are invited to celebrate with the rest of the members who make up this elite group.

The Top Performer award is the most coveted award that Garbo’s gives. While we truly value and appreciate everyone who calls Garbo’s home, it is important to honor those who go above and beyond.

The Top Performers event of 2019 was one for the books and we wanted to take the time to recognize each winner individually below. If you see your stylist listed please tell them congratulations. They have definitely earned it!

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We are so proud of all these amazing individuals who went above and beyond this past year. While we try to show our appreciation through the Top Performers event, words and actions can’t express how thankful we are to have such an amazing group of people who call Garbo’s home.

As we mentioned above, if you see your stylists listed make sure to tell them congratulations the next time you see them. Earning the award of Top Performer is not easy and they deserve to be recognized for their amazing accomplishment!

🎉 Congratulations one more time to all our 2019 Top Performers! 🎉

Sending Love,

Maddie

December 9, 2019/by Maddie

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A Styling Guide to No-Shave November

It may not officially be winter yet but the freezing weather and the snow have me feeling like we are right in the middle of it. Thankfully, No-Shave November is here to warm us all up and get us thinking about a few important things! While I will not be participating in No-Shave November this year ( I love my razor too much), I will definitely be supporting the cause.

No-Shave November is a movement that encourages men to grow out their hair to help raise awareness for men battling prostate and testicular cancer as well as suicidal thoughts.

If you thought Garbo’s was a female only salon, think again (and read this post and this post while you’re at it)! While you guys are busy growing out your facial hair this month don’t be afraid to stop in to your nearest Garbo’s location for some help. We can assist in styling your new, longer hair in a way that will have you looking and feeling great while being an ambassador for the No-Shave November movement.

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Let it grow, gentlemen! No-Shave November is heeerrreeeee! 📣 🎉 . @thomassena = #beardgoals. While not all of us can grow hair like that, it doesn't mean we shouldn't try! Put down that razor and join #noshavenovember for a good cause!

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More on the No-Shave November Movement

Of course you’ve heard of No-Shave November but maybe you’re not exactly sure what the movement is all about. Don’t worry. The movement began as a way to stimulate conversation centered around men’s health and break the stigma of men being uncomfortable talking about personal health issues. Studies show that men are 33% less likely to visit a doctor, leaving them susceptible to late detection and prone to health risks. By growing out facial hair or head hair, we can all be agents to a great cause!

Styling Your Way Through November

Many of the men I know use No-Shave November as an excuse to not worry about their hair for a month… So what if things look a little scraggly? No! The stylists here at Garbo’s beg you not to let yourself turn into a caveman…

If you start waking up with messy hair try forming it after you get out of the shower with little of bit our Lucky Man Creme Clay. The best part about this is that a little goes a long way, and if you’re on the go, you can always toss it in your bag and have it when you need it.

Need a few other ideas for how to get the perfect beard while working with what you’ve got? Check out this style guide below!

Hair loss shouldn’t be something you worry about during a month advocating growth, so if you’re looking to thicken your hair, consider meeting with a professional. We’ve recently partnered with DGMD Medical to offer new MedSpa services at our Midtown Crossing location. In addition to injectables and fillers, DGMD focuses on hair restoration in both men and women. Dr. Gross and his team can help you find the best way to combat your hair loss – whether that is a prescription, PRP Therapy, a hair transplant or one of their other solutions! In the meantime, you can check out this style guide for a few ideas on how to style the hair you do have!

If this is your first time adventuring with growing out your beard, congratulations to you! With a wonderful beard comes the need for an even better hairstyle. Lean on one of our talented stylists when it comes to this as they can point you toward the best hairstyle to match your beard,

If all that time checking yourself out in the mirror has lead to you noticing a few more gray hairs than you thought you had, just remember our stylists love coloring our male clients’ hair as well. There is nothing wrong with a little touch up from time to time!

By the time the month is over, the call is yours. Keep your beard and be proud you were an advocate for a great cause, or book an appointment and our stylists can help you get back to looking like yourself at whichever of our four locations suits you best!

Thanks as always for reading!

Sending love,

Maddie

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November 12, 2019/by Maddie

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2019 Spring Hair and Fashion Trends

I can’t tell you how relieved I am to see bright colors, dresses and beautiful wavy hair again… Happy Spring, everyone!

If you have been following along on social media, you know we LOVE partnering with local businesses. Last month we partnered with two local gyms to bring you easy hair and makeup looks you can wear from work to the gym and back (read that post here if you missed it!). This month we decided to focus on a topic I’m sure most of you will be excited about – Spring Hair and Fashion Trends!

When we were thinking about who we wanted to partner with this month we knew it had to be someone who has a pulse on the upcoming fashion trends we will be seeing this Spring. Bliss Boutique quickly came to mind and after reaching out to Valerie, owner/manager, we knew we had a solid collaboration in the works.

I first stepped foot in Bliss Boutique years ago when I was looking for a dress for my high school prom… Needless to say, I have been a fan of Bliss Boutique for many years! Since moving to Rockbrook Village, Bliss Boutique has cemented themselves as a go-to store for both on-trend looks and the classic styles we all love. Read below to see the outfits chosen for the shoot and how we paired them with the makeup and hair trends our stylists are seeing this season!

2019 Spring Makeup Trends

This season we are seeing a mix of bold looks and more toned-down natural looks. Glitter seems to be everywhere this Spring but our makeup artists chose to stick to the subtle, natural, no-makeup look for our models. Paired with a lightly stained pink lip (in different shades), the model’s makeup helped bring a refreshed and energized look to the shoot.

Go-To Makeup Looks:

Lightly stained pink lip
Subtle smoky eye
No-makeup look – Natural, soft makeup in a muted color palette
Glitter eye shadow (not shown here)

2019 Spring Hair Trends

For the hair, our stylists honed in on easy at-home styles perfect for any occasion this season. While some of the current Spring trends are more dramatic than the styles we went for this shoot, these hair styles will still turn heads! One of our stylists, Mikaela Kellog, added a side, french braid to her model. This look would be perfect for anything outside as it will keep those pesky fly-aways at bay while still giving you a pretty, feminine and polished look.

The other two styles are similar as they both include loose beach waves. Our stylists achieved these looks by using the Garbo’s Stay Spritz and Shine for both hold and protection. (Need extra help with those beach waves? Check out our how-to video we made here!). While Mikaela kept her model’s hair completely down, Jessica styled her model’s hair by sectioning off the top part and securing it in a messy-ish bun. I personally love this look as it keeps my hair out of my face while still allowing me to wear part of it down.

Other Spring Hair Trends We Are Seeing:

2019 Spring Fashion Trends

Now for the fashion! When partnering with Bliss Boutique we wanted to emphasize not only the upcoming trends but the wearability of these trends. If you have ever skimmed through a fashion magazine you know that some styles can be really hard to pull off. I’ve seen bright, bold colors on models that I would never be able to wear… Or certain types of clothing that my lifestyle just doesn’t call for (example: ball gowns and stilettos). The styles that Bliss Boutique offers are both trendy and wearable – the perfect combo!

In addition to the wearability of these pieces, Valerie at Bliss Boutique wanted to emphasize Femininity. You will see both florals and lace in any form this Spring so she really wanted the outfits to showcase those trends. She also loves the mix of blues, beiges and dusty rose colors this Spring. They truly highlight the Femininity feel we were aiming for.

As with every Spring wardrobe, dresses once again are an important piece to fill the closet. Valerie wanted to showcase a fun and flirty Spring dress during the shoot. In addition, tank tops are a must for the warm weather days ahead so she chose a tank top with a prominent floral print and loose, feminine flow. By adding the loose cardigan you can take this look from those hot days to those chilly Spring nights.

Lastly, the off-the-shoulder trend is still in style and we are still loving it! Valerie chose an off-the-shoulder top that incorporated a pretty, feminine lace in the dusty blush color we love.

We hope our re-cap of this month’s collaboration with Bliss Boutique filled you with inspiration for all things beauty this Spring! There is always so much to remember when it comes to new season trends but don’t worry – if you need help on the hair/makeup side, Garbo’s has you covered. If you need help on the fashion side, Bliss Boutique can help!

A big thank you to those made this month’s collaboration possible:

Hairstylists: Mikaela Kellog, Jessica Wollam

Makeup Artist: Ashley Beutler

Models: Kelli Welch, Kristine Kruse, Talia Fickel

Fashion and Clothes: Bliss Boutique

Thank you so much for reading! Stay tuned for our next post where we highlight a very deserving stylist from one of our locations!

Sending love,

Maddie

April 27, 2019/by Maddie

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Being Active is Beautiful – A Recap of Fitness Month

Staying active, being healthy and working hard are all things we believe are beautiful! We dedicated last month to fitness as we know March can be the breaking point for many people… It’s still cold out, the days are not much longer than they used to be and we are all itching for warmer weather. Sometimes all it takes is a little inspiration to get us back on track so that is exactly what we aimed to provide!

By partnering with two local businesses in Omaha and Elkhorn, we were able to showcase different types of workouts and the amazing ladies who do them. Sweating, working hard and staying active isn’t always pretty but what makes us strong and powerful also makes us beautiful! Read below for a quick recap of the businesses we partnered with, the looks we showcased and the products we recommend when you are busy staying active!

Barre Code

Our first partnership of the month was with Barre Code and Athleta at Village Pointe in West Omaha. If you have never done a Barre class before you have never felt your legs and arms burn like this… The workouts consist of cardio and strength training but the overall emphasis is on positivity and female empowerment.

When styling this shoot, we went with styles that could be easily transitioned from work to workout. Many of the classes Barre Code offers are over the lunchtime hour so busy professionals are popping in during their lunch break. With no time to fix their hair and makeup after the workout, we made sure our looks could easily transition from one activity to the next.

The hairstyles we went for our Barre Code athletes can easily be replicated at home. The idea behind these looks was to keep the hair out of the face but provide a style that was easy enough to do at home and cute enough to wear to work (or anywhere else you are heading to that day!).

The double dutch braid in the first picture can be accomplished by crossing each of the three strands UNDER one another. Just think about how you normal braid your hair and pull the strands the opposite way. By doing this you are taking a normal braid style and mixing it up just a tad. And by wrapping a small strand of hair around your elastic you take the look to another level!

The hairstyle you see in the first picture above may seem complicated but it is actually four individual ponies braided and then fashioned into buns. Not only is this look extremely easy but it will also keep all those fly-away hairs in place as you transition from one barre move to the next.

As for products used to maintain these styles, Garbo’s Freshen Up Dry Shampoo is the answer. Throw the small can in your gym back and give your hair and scalp a quick spritz after class. The dry shampoo will absorb the oils while re-securing your hair back in place. The best part is this dry shampoo smells amazing so you don’t have to worry about any bad smells lingering once you get back to the office!

To achieve the makeup looks for this shoot, we used Aveda’s Inner Light Mineral Tinted Moisture. This light foundation will both protect the skin and hide your imperfections all while feeling light and airy. By using products that were light and wouldn’t clog the pores, we ensured our models looked and felt beautiful while working out.

Crossfit Elkhorn

The other local business we partnered with this month was CrossFit Elkhorn. A CrossFit class is a bit different than a barre class. Focusing on power, speed, and athleticism, CrossFit is a much heavier workout. CrossFit Elkhorn (CFE) is located a bit further west than Village Pointe – on 204th street in Elkhorn, NE. With a membership of over 200 members, this gym is truly making its mark on the small town of Elkhorn. With an all-inclusive atmosphere, CFE stands out among other CrossFit gyms in town. Everyone is an athlete at CFE – no matter where you are on your fitness journey the trainers will help you reach your goals!

Although CrossFit does differ from a Barre workout our approach to the hair and makeup for this shoot didn’t change too much. Keeping the hair out of the face was priority number one. Amber Klebba (@amberklebbapro) styled the first look by adding braids to the typical ponytail. The tension in the braids along the hairline keeps the baby hairs, bangs and layers locked into place throughout your workout!

Another look we styled originated from a messy bun. Grabbing your hair and throwing it on the top of your head may seem like the best workout style but unfortunately, buns easily fall out. Add in a few powerful CrossFit moves and your once perfect top-knot is now resting on your shoulders… Therefore, we added in an additional elastic, a few bobby pins and a quick spritz of hair spray to keep this one in place!

The next look we styled also included braids as they truly are a great way to keep your hair out of your face while you workout! We added two buns to this version to make it stand out a bit!

Our goal this month was to inspire you to keep pushing through. Whether you gained inspiration from the strong women at Barre Code or the powerful women at CrossFit Elkhorn, we just hope these styles were enough to get you back on your feet!

A HUGE thank you to those who helped make this collaboration possible – the hairstylists and makeup artists who volunteered their time, Bonnie Eisenhart, her beautiful Barre Code Team, Justin and Lindsey Carraher and their amazing CrossFit Elkhorn Team!

Thanks so much for reading and make sure you stay tuned as we are working on a few Springtime posts that I’m sure you’ll love!

Sending love,

Maddie

March 26, 2019/by Maddie

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January 30, 2019/by Suzi

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30 Looks Good on Us

We can’t believe it

We still can’t believe we are celebrating 30 years this month! Not many small businesses have the opportunity to celebrate such a milestone so to say we are grateful is an understatement! Hopefully you read the blog post our owner, Darcy, wrote last week (if not, you can find it here!) as she did a great job of sharing how thankful we are for the amazing people who work at our salons and for all of YOU who visit our locations everyday. We really can’t say thank you enough!

We are family

Over the past 30 years we have made some great memories. From Christmas parties, fashion shows, charity events and more, we really have had some fun! Check out a few of the pictures below that we pulled from the ol’ vault.

Don’t Forget!

As we close out our birthday month it also means the end of our giveaway! Throughout this month we partnered with some amazing ladies to help spread the word of the $300 customizable basket we are giving away! A special thank you to @gracegatheredhome, @mpronspies, @lattesandleather and @bonniewyrick for being such amazing spokeswomen for our products!

We have received over 500 entries and are so excited to choose our winner after the contest closes tonight. Make sure you check out the bloggers we partnered with and enter for a chance to win before the giveaway ends! You can enter on any of these posts: Post 1, Post 2, Post 3 or Post 4 (or enter on all of them and increase your chances of winning!).

Thank you again!

Thank you again for being part of the Garbo’s family! We are so thankful to have celebrated 30 years in business and can’t wait to see what the years ahead hold!

Sending love,

Maddie

November 28, 2018/by Maddie

Events

Happy Thanksgiving from our family to yours! A Note From our Owner.

I’m Grateful

If you hang around me long enough, sooner or later you will hear me say “it’s impossible to be miserable and grateful at the same time”. Life is tough, business is tough and some days it’s easier to focus on all of the tough stuff rather than the really good stuff. Good stuff is long lasting, it sustains you through the difficult times, but it doesn’t do a very good job of that if you don’t take the time to remember what exactly you are grateful for.

I would encourage you to just take a minute, especially when you are stressed out or overwhelmed or depressed or full of anxiety, just take a deep breath and think of all of your blessings. The right now blessings. I read somewhere recently that those who live constantly in the past are continuously depressed about things they cannot change and those who live only in the future are full of anxiety worrying about what might be. Those poor souls then wake up one day and realize they missed their life because they didn’t focus on today and all of the gifts it has to give. (My kids accuse me of having a bit of “Fear of missing out” because I love to stay up late and get up early and wring every bit of goodness out of each and every day.) You know, as I think about it, it’s also really difficult to stay in the state of “woe is me” when you are helping someone else feel better about their day or their life or anything for that matter. So the one-two punch for combatting misery is 1) recalling who and what you are grateful for and 2) doing something kind for someone else. Kindness matters. Not much else does if kindness isn’t present in the intent. So really, every day could be a day of thanksgiving if you think about it that way!

Throughout the years I have been blessed to know some of the most generous people. People who helped me through something when they didn’t need to and who simply overwhelmed me with their kindness and extreme generosity. Today I think about them and am thankful for those people. Now I try to be that person to someone else because if we aren’t here to take good care of each other and help each other what’s the point?

I see this in the wonderful talented people I get to work with every day. These are people who love what they do and are absolutely and totally passionate about helping people. Helping people feel better and look better, helping them escape for a little “me time” when a couple of hours in a few weeks might be all they have to spare on themselves. The team I am blessed to work with is comprised of kind, generous people who love, and I mean LOVE, taking good care of others. Don’t get me wrong, they struggle too, with life, with love, with heartache and illness and even death of a loved one but this team of people still show up every day on a mission to bring joy and kindness to others.

So many days I am running from salon to salon and I am greeted by friendly, wonderful, beautiful smiles at our reception desks and laughter and relaxation in our salons and spas and it just makes me smile. I smile knowing that for just a short period of the day these dear, wonderful people I call my teammates are sharing great joy with so many and that is just awesome, and so are they.

I can’t end my time with you without thanking you. Thanking you for trusting us to take good care of you. Thanking you for telling us when we can do better. Thanking you for the laughter, the uplifting words and your loyalty. May God bless each and every one of our Garbo’s team members and you, our fabulous clients, on this Thanksgiving Day and every day.

From my family to yours, Happy Thanksgiving!

Darcy Michalek

November 19, 2018/by Maddie

Events

3rd Annual Top Performers Event

By: Maddie

Now this is something to celebrate!

For the past three years we have come together to celebrate the salon’s top performers. This year’s event took place on Sunday evening (after our amazing cutting class with Geno Chapman) at Herbe Sainte in Aksarben Village. We invited the thirty eight top performers to enjoy a tasty, New Orleans inspired dinner and be celebrated for the hard work and dedication they demonstrated throughout the previous year.

We know how hard our stylists, makeup artists, estheticians, front desk crew and managers work year round so to be able to highlight those who have gone above and beyond is super special for us. These ladies and gentlemen deserve special recognition as they are truly Garbo’s Top Performers

But first, snow…

Before the celebrations could commence we were all crossing our fingers the event would actually happen… The weather in Nebraska is always crazy but no one expected to get a snowstorm in the middle of October! Thousands of people all over town lost power but thankfully our gracious hosts at Herbe Sainte were not affected. They were busy prepping for our large party to take over their adorable restaurant that evening!

THE KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Once we had all made it safely to the restaurant we grouped together for a photo (pictured above) and settled in so our keynote speaker could take the stage. If you follow our instagram page (@garbossalonandspa) you’ll know we had Geno Chapman in our Academy earlier on Sunday to take us through an advanced cutting class. His speech that evening was as inspiring and informational as his class earlier that day! Many of our Top Performers have been in the business for many years so it filled us with energy to hear Geno talk us through how he still finds inspiration and excitement in his work.

And the award goes to…

Next, our fearless leader (and owner), Darcy Michalek, along with our Manager, Sherri Mahoney, presented each of the present award winners their Top Performer awards. The small trophies were accompanied by a little highlight of each person – a funny story or sweet memory that made us all smile. We finished the evening by enjoying the time we had to spend together and celebrate each other. We only do this one a year so we relish the opportunity we are given to chit chat and catch up with our fellow team members outside of the salon.

This Year's Top Performers

Lindsey Balkovec

Erica Bang

John Bernal

Katherine Bower

Christina Cameron

Lindsey Carraher

Teresa Champion

Ken Chapman

Kathy Foy

Marcia Harper

Emily Hilker

Denise Hilson

Leslie Johnson

Kaitlyn Johnson

Jessica Lang

Joilynn Larsen

Erin Lewandowski

Susie Looney

Sherri Mahoney

Cari Maxwell

Rachel Miller

Crystal Millerd

Molly Ohern

Hayli Pelton

Dinet Pena

Denise Pittman

Emily Reinhardt

Audrey Reinhardt

Julie Rix

Ricki Rockwell

Antonia Rogers

Eileen Staley

Julie Steinwart

Kathleen Traxinger

Nicky Valieka

Jennifer Warta

Aynsley Wernick

Clair Wight

Each and every person who works at Garbo’s deserves to be recognized for their hard work and dedication to the organization but this small group of individuals deserve an extra little thank you for going above and beyond. Thank you very much! Now, go celebrate, you deserve it!

Sending Love,

Maddie

October 17, 2018/by Maddie

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