#StPaulSalon

Jessica

Aug 8, 2019
2 min

August In St. Paul

Summer is coming to an end! We are saying goodbye and best of luck to our receptionist, Maia, as she returns to college out of state. However, we are happy to welcome, Amanda, who will be working Fridays and Saturdays! Be sure to say hi and introduce yourself if you get the chance to see her. With August in full gear we are looking forward to the new season and the events coming up! Back to school is in full swing, and the temps are finally starting to drop a little. Now is t

Jessica

Jul 25, 2019
2 min

Tips for Summer Hair Care

We are right in the middle of summer! It's that beautiful time of year when you can wear shorts, leave the house without piling on a sweater, coat, and hat, and can enjoy all the lovely outdoor spaces Minnesota offers in spades. Summer also, unfortunately, means damaged hair. Heat, sun, humidity, chlorine, all cause havoc with the health of your locks. Keeping your hair hydrated is key to preserving it's health, it's shine, and preventing frizz. We've gathered up some summer

Jess

Jun 6, 2019
1 min

We're Celebrating 12 Years in Business!

Get Gorgeous opened its doors 12 years ago on June 9th, 2007! We've come such a long way. Check out a little of where we've come from in our video: Thank you for the support over the years! We're excited to see what's in store for us around the corner... #multiculturalsalon #Getgorgeous #stpaulsalon #stpaulsalon #SelbyAvesalon #12yearsinbusiness #anniversary #minnesotabusiness #womanownedbusiness #blackownedbusiness #minorityownedbusiness #animoto #womanowned

Jess

Mar 1, 2019
2 min

Looking forward to a gorgeous spring!

Happy March! Someday the weather will actually look like spring but in the meantime, we'll suffer through some more snow, and dream of leaving the house without a coat. Here are a few things we are looking forward to: -This April, Ilka will be attending the Neighborhood Development Center's 2019 Entrepreneur Awards & Fundraiser. Not only is she a nominee, Ilka is a finalist for an entrepreneur award. This week she chatted about her career during an interview with the NDC and

Jess

Jun 4, 2018
1 min

Summer at Get Gorgeous!

I'm sure everyone is happy to see green grass and flowers outside! Summertime is here and in full swing. Graduation parties are kicking off, prom is wrapping up, and the weather is getting hot! We had some gorgeous prom girls in for hair, makeup and nails throughout the spring. Check out one of our lovely client's prom photos! Hair by Ilka and nails by Ebony! We have a few fun things in store for Get Gorgeous this summer, and we would love to get you booked in for your new su

5 Pinterest Boards to help you remember what spring should be like!

Jessica

Apr 14, 2018
1 min

5 Pinterest Boards to help you remember what spring should be like!

I thought, with the snow falling sideways outside, I could share some more springy inspired images to help us all try to pretend the tulips actually had a chance to pop up! Let's pretend we are wearing open toed shoes with fresh pedicures and light jackets. Put on your imagination cap and visualize spring with these happy spring vibes... 1. Floral Manicure What better way to think spring than having flowers literally at your fingertips? This board is full of vibrant floral

Jess

Mar 17, 2018
1 min

Happy Spring and St. Patrick's Day!

I am SO ready for spring! The sun is shining, and the snow is melting. Hooray! To celebrate, we are having a Spring Cleaning Sale: 30%-40% off select retail products for a limited time, be sure to stop in a check it out! This St. Patrick's Day, we brought all the green and all the luck! I'll be posting again soon to introduce them better, but we want to welcome 2 new team members: Kia is our new braider, who can also do unlicensed services (such as wash and styles, no cuts ch

Jessica

May 17, 2017
1 min

Get Gorgeous is turning 10!

This June, Get Gorgeous will be celebrating 10 YEARS IN BUSINESS! We are so excited for this milestone and want to spend the day celebrating with the friends, family, and clients that have helped us achieve so much over the years! The day will also celebrate GG owner and stylist, Ilka. This salon opened in 2007 through her hard work and inspiration. Through her and her team, she has offered a home for her multicultural clients looking for affordable and stylish looks. Ilka i

Jess

Dec 7, 2016
1 min

Happy Holidays and Goodbye Australia!

The holidays are almost here! We are all decorated and excited for the season. Sandy Mai is still offering facials at 25% off for the holidays- treat yourself or treat someone to a relaxing visit as a gift! I also want to remind you to book early if you need to get in on a specific date or time as times fill up quickly. We want to get you in at the most convenient time we can but pre-planning always helps! With all the excitement of the season, we have to mix in some sad news

Jessica

Nov 18, 2016
2 min

Time to Give Thanks

Thanksgiving is only a few days away! That feels almost impossible as I look out our front window at rain and green grass. Nevertheless, the holidays are rushing towards us whether we are prepared or not. At this busy busy time of year, Thanksgiving is a gem of a holiday tucked in between highly commercialized and consumer-centric activities. This Thursday, we are encouraged to sit down with our loved ones, enjoy a meal, enjoy their company, and to look back at the year with

Jessica

May 11, 2016
1 min

Why we don't do Microbraids

Every once in awhile we get a request to do microbraids. While we do have several braiders as part of our team, this is one service that we just don't offer. Why is that, you ask? Microbraids, like the name implies, are small. Super small. They take a LONG time. Even for stylists that braid all day/every day the appointment still lasts 8-9 hours. We have very talented braiders here but they focus more on perfection in the design and consistency in the braid size. If they were

Jessica

May 4, 2016
1 min

Mother's Day

The sun is shining, the birds (which have nested above the salon's window) are singing, the flowers are blooming. Could there be a better time of year than this to celebrate moms? We have a couple of moms here at Get Gorgeous. Ilka, Kiara, and Australia all have little ones. After a long (sometimes 12 hour) day here at the salon, they head home to their 24/7 job of being mom. If you're looking for a great way to pamper the mother in your life, don't forget we sell gift certif

Jessica

Apr 7, 2016
1 min

Thinking About Going Blonde for Spring?

Despite the fact we keep seeing sleet, and rain, and SNOW, spring really is almost here. The ladies here at Get Gorgeous are itching for the warm weather and our clients seem to be too! Lately, we've been seeing lots of requests for colors and short cuts with warmer weather in mind. If you've been thinking of lightening up your locks for spring and summer, please keep in mind that lightening hair damages hair. Going from black to a bright blonde might not be possible in one a

Jessica

Mar 28, 2016
1 min

Prom is Coming!

I hope you had a fabulous Easter! I know the girls here at Get Gorgeous were looking forward to spending some time with their families over the holiday. Now that Easter is behind us, we are gearing up and looking forward to warmer weather, the beginning of summer, and prom! If you know someone going to prom this spring, remind them that NOW IS THE TIME TO BOOK! Don't be the girl that calls and can't get in. We've already started booking hair and makeup appointments so schedul

Jessica

Feb 11, 2016
1 min

If Your Hair is Relaxed- Don't Do This!

Getting a chemical relaxer on a tight curl pattern can make straightening your hair easier and open the door to some new styles you might not have been able to achieve before. However, getting your hair relaxed is a CHEMICAL treatment. To get technical, chemical relaxers are applied to the hair which causes the cuticle to swell. Once the cuticle is open, the chemical is able to penetrate into the hair. The chemical breaks sulphate bonds in the hair, replacing one atom of sulp

Jessica

Feb 1, 2016
1 min

Valentine's Day Makeup Ideas

Valentine's Day is 2 weeks away! We have the fabulously talented makeupa artist, Dovione, available by appointment on the 14th. In the meantime, we've put together some of our favorite Valentine's Day makeup ideas on our Pinterest. From seductive deep red lips to flirty pinks, Valentine's Day is your day to shine! Here are some of our favorite looks! Red Lip + Cat Eye Bold Pop of Color Flirty Pink Soft and Sweet Are you going to try a fun look for Valentine's Day? Send us a p

Jessica

Jan 28, 2016
1 min

5 Tips to Care for Colored Hair

Coloring your hair adds new life to your looks but not necessarily new life to your locks. Coloring, especially with bleaching, can damage your hair severely. Post color care can help preserve the health of your hair and extend the life of your color. Here are 6 tips from our stylist, Australia, to try next time you color! 1. Hydrate Your Hair Colored hair is dryer hair, especially in cold winter months. Here are some of our recommended products to run through your strands (a

Jessica

Dec 29, 2015
1 min

Photo Shoot with Knit'n Jules

Earlier this month, we were approached by Jules, the owner of Knit'n Jules, to do hair and makeup for a photo shoot featuring her handcrafted bridal shawls. "Knit'n Jules Couture Wedding Shawls and Wraps are custom created for brides and bridesmaids. Every detail is customizable including color, size and closure method. Jules only creates with organic fibers and Free Trade yarns. Our shawls and wraps are perfect for fall and winter weddings and look incredible over wedding go