It is Locks of Love’s mission to promote the well-being of children through its program of providing hairpieces. It is Doyle Designed Salons goal to donate at least 10 pony tails during the month of June.

Doyle Designed Salon always offers a complimentary haircut when someone donates their hair.
Children, Women, and Men over the years have donated their hair and received great joy in knowing that they are helping a child. Call 708-799-5758 for more information on donating your hair to Locks of Love!

2630 Flossmoor Road
Flossmoor
708-799-5758
www.doyledesigned.com

Contest Time!

Doyle Designed Salon Referral Campaign

Over the many years I have been in the beauty industry I have always believed that my current customers were the most important part of my success. Many people spend more money on marketing to new clients than recognizing and rewarding their inner circle of clients.

Recently Creative Age publications, a company that hundreds of thousands beauty professionals read every month in all segments of the beauty industry put out the question "What are you doing to give new life to your business this Spring?”

I have written articles for, and done photographic hair & makeup for their publications. So I decided that I would send in my idea for an April thru May recruitment campaign for new consumers, but referred by my current clients, and reward them with money and an incentive for the client who refers the most new clients a bigger reward to thank them for the referrals.

Below is the publication and the article which I am quoted in!

    

Gold Rush Girls!

Gold Parties by Gold Rush Girls

Come SELL your old, unwanted, broken gold and platinum jewelry!

MAKE MONEY INSTEAD OF SPENDING MONEY!

Come for a cocktail --- and leave with money!

Doyle Designed Salon & Education Center

DATE: Sunday, March 18th 2012

TIME: By Appointment only - 1 pm / 4 pm - call for appointment

LOCATION: 2630 FLOSSMOOR ROAD, FLOSSMOOR, IL 60422

EMAIL: doyledesigned@sbcglobal.net

RSVP: 708.799.5758

You're invited to a Gold Party
Come SELL your old, unwanted, broken gold and platinum jewelry!
MAKE MONEY INSTEAD OF SPENDING MONEY!
We pay out the highest price around for your gold
Family-owned business.
Cash prize for the guest with the most gold.
Bring a friend; she'll leave with cash too!

WHAT TO BRING: All unwanted gold & platium jewelery, Broken chains, Old wedding rings, Husband's old gold, Single earrings, Pieces with missing stones, Bracelets, Dental gold, If you have a question, just bring it!

We will do our best to remove stones for you if needed. If you can't make it, drop your gold off with your hostess, and we will call you with an offer during the party!!

 www.GoldRushGirls.com
 
 www.DoyleDesigned.com

Making a Commitment to Your First Impression!

Register now to attend The Chicago Women's Conference

March 9th, 2012 / 7:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

Doyle Sims, Owner, Doyle Designed Salon & Education Center

Breakout Session: Image & Time: Making a Commitment to Your First Impression!
Success is measured not only by our accomplishments, but also by our image. Learn the strategy of respecting the value of your first impression and how appealing to the senses of others can help you in your business and personal success. Doyle will take you to a higher level of understanding image and the impact it has on your future. Information on beauty and current trends will be presented. This is a workshop from which all women will benefit!

To register for this conference go to : www.thechicagowomensconference.com.
South Suburban College
Main Campus
15800 S. State Street
South Holland, IL 60473

 

February hopes of Spring!

The shortest month of the year certainly isn't short on stuff to celebrate. Groundhog Day (Feb 2) evokes the promise of spring, but lingering cold weather makes a perfect excuse to cuddle on Valentine's Day (Feb 14). Add to this the crazy fun of Carnivale and Mardi Gras, and the killer sales of President's Day, and you have a pretty cool month. It's the International Month for boosting self-esteem. In addition, February is also American Heart Month.

But wait theres more! February starts the hope of spring and fashion begins to change its colors to lighter and brighter tones. This is the month to consider what your spring and summer styles will look like. Fashion for Spring is always colorful and inspirational and it makes you want to immediately purchase something bright and cheerful! The same feeling comes from the changes that spring brings to Hair & Makeup. With Spring around the corner you will want to be sure to plan a strategy to lead the way and head you in the right direction for Spring Fashion!

Some for the new trends I am seeing include the following:

1. The Spring Face: A strong brow, soft lip and little rouge. Be sure to add retro sunglasses, like the Cat-Eye frame, for a picture perfect Spring face
2. Dramatic earrings
3. Yellow looks like it will be the new neutral
4. Silver shoes; from sandals to wedges to heels
5. Prints from head-to-toe! From floral to graphics, anything goes
6. The clutch for day or evening

This month on February 19th from 2-5pm I am having a "Be your own Valentine" event. So maybe you did not get what you wanted or you just want to pick out what you really want. This will be an afternoon to pick your own beads and stones to create the perfect necklace, earrings, and bracelets for spring. Our guest jewelry designer will be Bobbi Kahn a local artist that I have featured in my salon during the last quarter of 2011. Of course we will have great wine provided by PRP Wine Inernational that you can sample and purchase for delivery right to your door! For more information on this event go to www.doyledesigned.com and click on events.

2012 Trends

A Whole New Look For 2012!

The trend for 2012 is a range of beautiful caramel tones… from eyes to cheeks to lips.

We are seeing a beautiful focus on strong lips and softer eye colors - but lots of liquid liner!

• The cat eye is back.

• Lipsticks are matte and are standing out in many shades.

• Strong eyebrows are still making a statement with shades 1-2 darker than the natural brow.

• Retro Hair mimicking 50's types of style sets are very popular.

• The flip side is hair that is more just from the beach type of looks.

• Yes wet or slightly damp hair has hit the runway this spring.

• Undercut styling and asymmetrical styles are also popping up on the runways.

• Lots of texture, achieved with foils, layering, and, a little magic!

At Doyle Designed Salon, you can follow the trends, or create an entire new look, designed just for you. We talk, find out what your lifestyle is - how much time you want to spend on your look - and if you're looking for a casual, professional, individual or elegant appearance.

Dare to be different and mimic the trends for 2012!

We'll give you another promise. You won't be disappointed.

    

New Year...New "Do"...New You!!!

Starting out the New Year often involves resolutions. Either that you need to lose weight, get organized, or start a workout regimen. It's a new year, a chance for a new beginnings, and there is no better way to begin it than with a brand-new image! There is great value in creating a fresh new look to match your face shape and hair texture. While you may be hesitant to commit to a total professional makeover, you will feel renewed and it will lift your spirits with a new look. And with simpler, more natural clothes and makeup in style, it won't break your budget.

Some people think that they need an expensive head-to-toe makeover to start a new year. Try taking baby steps and re vamp your haircut, hair color & style. Consider letting go of a dated look. It is time to at least modify the one you may have had for many years. Take into account that time spent on your hair and makeup should not take up a lot of your time. Consider letting a more natural softer style be your goal. Start the new year by scaling down your product inventory. Be realistic when disposing of your over stocked products. Whether it is hair care, body care, or makeup you probably have many items that have not been used at all this last year or for many years. The term "less is more" is true even in those departments. In the beauty industry and in the fashion world we are going towards more natural looks. Even foundations no longer have to cover your whole face, and are typically more sheer with moisturizers built in. Many contain sun screen and shimmer to them to diffuse line and wrinkles.Try to use it on the areas where you have something to conceal. Get a natural look by blending well. Then use a brush to lightly dust your skin with a face powder.

Start the New Year off by taking some time for yourself and pay attention to your image. After all it is the one thing that people see first, and you want to hold your head up high and not keep your head down so you do not miss any opportunities that may come your way!

Wishing you a beautiful New Year!

Doyle