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MEDIA ALERT
For Immediate Release
May 31, 2011
Press contact:
Deanna Cohen
(518) 786-0855, ext. 1431
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AUSTIN’S SCHOOL OF SPA TECHNOLOGY AND MIRROR IMAGES SPA & SALON TO CELEBRATE CHI LAUNCH WITH “GO GREEN” MAKEOVERS
Austin’s School of Spa Technology is now Upstate New York’s Elite CHI School
May 31, 2011 (Albany, NY) – Austin’s School of Spa Technology and Mirror Images Spa & Salon, the school’s student clinic, will celebrate the launch of CHI and its designation as Upstate New York’s exclusive elite CHI school with an Open House featuring “Go Green” makeovers, a student fashion show, clinic demonstrations and tours.
CHI, which is produced by Farouk Systems, Inc., offers a complete line of hair color, liquids, styling tools and appliances that are all environmentally advanced. The environmentally friendly products include 100 % ammonia free colors and safer, non-hazardous and low EMF electrical appliances. Students will be trained using the CHI product line in the classroom as well as in Mirror Images Spa & Salon student clinic.
To showcase the environmentally friendly product line and mark the CHI launch, Austin’s School of Spa Technology and Mirror Images Spa and Salon will host a “Go Green” Open House on Friday, June 10 from 2pm to 7pm. The Open House will feature salon demonstrations using CHI products and styling tools. Students will perform “Go Green” makeovers and create outfits out of recycled materials. They will unveil their “Go Green” creations during a student fashion show and share other innovative ideas to support green initiatives. The event is open to the public.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COVERAGE: If you would like to arrange for an interview to learn more about this exclusive elite CHI school and the “Go Green” Open House, please contact Deanna Cohen, Director of Government and Public Relations at 518-786-0855, ext. 1431 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
May 12, 2010
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Deanna Cohen
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AUSTIN’S SCHOOL OF SPA TECHNOLOGY AND MIRROR IMAGES SPA & SALON LAUNCH ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY PRODUCT LINE FEATURED ON THE CELEBRITY APPRENTICE
Austin’s School of Spa Technology is now Upstate New York’s Elite CHI School
May 12, 2011 (Albany, NY) – Austin’s School of Spa Technology, and Mirror Images Spa & Salon, the school’s student clinic, have announced that the campus has become an elite CHI School and is now a partner in the CHI Environmental School Program. The CHI product line was featured in a recent episode of NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice.
CHI, which is produced by Farouk Systems, Inc., offers a complete line of hair color, liquids, styling tools and appliances that are all environmentally advanced. The environmentally friendly products include 100 % ammonia free colors and safer, non-hazardous and low EMF electrical appliances.
“The decision to become a CHI Environmental School was a very logical one,” said Denise Winslow, Director of Austin’s School of Spa Technology. “CHI’s high quality product line is healthier for our students, faculty, staff and Mirror Images clients. The electrical appliances such as the blow dryers and flat irons are low EMF appliances providing for a safer learning, work, and spa environment. By using these green products we are being kinder to our environment and conserving energy. It is a win-win situation for everyone.”
Students will be trained using the CHI product line in the classroom as well as in Mirror Images Spa & Salon, the school’s student clinic. The CHI Environmental School Program will provide more educational opportunities to faculty, staff and students at Austin’s School of Spa Technology. CHI stylists will also visit the campus regularly to provide cutting edge, advanced training and teach them the most current techniques in the beauty industry giving Austin’s students a competitive edge in the workforce.
Austin’s School of Spa Technology is now Upstate New York’s elite CHI school and the only CHI school in the region.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COVERAGE: If you would like to arrange for an interview to learn more about this elite CHI school and “Go Green” initiative, please contact Deanna Cohen, Director of Government and Public Relations at 518-786-0855, ext. 1431 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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PRESS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 3, 2011
Press contact:
Deanna Cohen
(518) 786-0855, ext. 1431
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MIRROR IMAGES SPA AND SALON AND AUSTIN’S SCHOOL OF SPA TECHNOLOGY SUPPORT GO RED FOR WOMEN CAMPAIGN
February 3, 2011 (Albany, NY) – Mirror Images Spa and Salon and Austin’s School of Spa Technology will donate a portion of its spa and salon proceeds to the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign.
During the month of February, Mirror Images Spa and Salon will offer $10 red hair extensions, $8 red manicures and $15 red pedicures. All of the proceeds from these services will be donated to the American Heart Association’s “Go Red for Women” campaign. Mirror Image Spa and Salon is the student clinic of Austin’s School of Spa Technology.
“We are pleased to partner with the American Cancer Society and support their wonderful efforts to raise awareness and educate women about heart disease,” said Danielle Palermo, Regional Director of Clinic Operations for Mirror Images Spa and Salon. “The public can help us in our quest to raise money for heart disease related research by taking advantage of these affordable services all while supporting a worthy cause.”
Donations to the “Go Red for Women” campaign help to fund research into the causes, diagnosis and treatment of heart disease.
Appointments for spa and salon services can be made by calling Mirror Images Spa and Salon at 518- 786-3131.
OPPORTUNITY FOR COVERAGE: If you would like to arrange for an interview to learn more, please contact Deanna Cohen, Director of Government and Public Relations at 518-786-0855, ext. 1431 or by email at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
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