We had a SUPER fun (and super packed!) “Braids, Buns and Bubbly” event at Alba Beauty Studio last week. The owner wanted to invite Cincy Chic’ers in for a fun night to showcase everything from their cocktails to their all-natural nail, hair, makeup, massage, brow and skincare services! Everyone looked SO fab as they left — here are a few pics I snapped of some of our attendees!
It’s been a crazy year here at Cincy Chic! In January we celebrated eight years since launching (yes, EIGHT!!!), but since Lola was so little, and my right-hand-woman Stephanie also just had a baby, we delayed our annual staff outing.
In the past, we’ve done limo rides, shopping sprees, and fancy dinners. But I think after introducing two humans into the world, and the staff absorbing our responsibilities while we recovered, all anyone really wanted to do was spend a day at the spa.
During my pregnancy, I tried to go organic with everything from the foods I ate to the beauty products I used. I started spending a lot of time at Alba Organic Beauty Studios in Hyde Park and LOVED it. So, naturally that was the first place I wanted to go for the staff night.
When I called, they were amazing with all the planning of services and working around our schedules. They even did our nail services in the private studio space next door so we could all be in the same room getting our manis and pedis done! This would be a great place to take a bridal party to get primped before the big day! They also just got a liquor license, so you don’t have to worry about bringing anything — you can just order it there! (I suggest the Moscow Mule! Delish!)
We all got facials, massages, manis and pedis (and our dapper dude Drew got a new ‘do we’re DYING over!). Everyone love love loved it, so I wanted to do a post to give props and recommend them if you have a group you want to take to a spa/salon. Alba is the place to go! Oh, and they also share good deals if you “like” them on Facebook!
We just published details about our March event! I’m really pumped about it because it’s going to be hosted at one of my favorite venues in town, ADC, the “gallery in the sky.” On the walls of the gallery (special just for our event!) the owner, Litsa Spanos, is going to feature local artists who use eco-conscious, repurposed materials in their pieces. Also, we’re doing a different spin for the fashion show — it’s going to be an hair/makeup show by the stylists at Alba Organic Beauty Studio (they use all organic and non-toxic products!). It’s also going to be a fundraiser and drive for clothing/jewelry donations. See below for all the details — hope to see you there!!
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Eco-Chic Fashion Show
When: March 26 6-9pm
Where: ADC. 310 Culvert St., 5th Floor Cincinnati OH 45202
What: View eco-chic hair/makeup fashion show and eco-conscious art by area artists. shop local businesses, enjoy refreshments, and a swag bag valued at $250. Tickets are $10/pp, and all proceeds benefit St. Vincent dePaul. Plus, receive a raffle ticket for each gently used item brought for donation (click here to see list of requested items). From jewelry and boutique gift certificates to spa and salon packages, more than $3,000 in fab prizes are up for grabs!
Learn more and RSVP: http://ecfs.eventbrite.com
Hosted by: Cincy Chic, the only online publication for women in Greater Cincinnati
Supporting Sponsors: PNC Bank, Cors & Bassett Attorneys at Law LLC, St. Elizabeth Healthcare
Fashion Show Sponsor: Alba Organic Beauty Studios and Cincy Organic Stylebar
Booth Sponsors: Mary Kay with Emily Stalf, Thirty-One Gifts with Beth Merritt, Ideal Image Laser Hair Removal, Champion Windows, Allusions, Maui Whitening – West Chester
I just got an email from my gals at Cincy Organic Stylebar because they’re offering a new Loyalty Program! I’m always telling people where I get my hair done, so now I’ll be earning points for it! haha! 🙂 Check out all the details below about it!
Rewards program or not, I actually really do love going there and telling people about it. I initially started going when I was preggo because they’re all organic, and I stayed because they do an amazing job on color (I go to Megan there FYI) and cuts, and their people are SUPER nice, talented and accommodating (they have been great with adding on last minute mani/pedi services, or fitting me in for a hair appt when I find a window in my busy mama schedule, and also making events special when I’ve brought my Cincy Chic team in for pampering!) HIGHLY recommended!!!
Alba Organic Beauty Studio and Cincy Organic Stylebar recently added a licensed massage therapist, Zepora, to their staff. She specializes in deep tissue, Swedish and prenatal massage.
When you book any massage with Zepora between now and August 1st and receive 20% off!
Now that the massage team has expanded, the studio will now offer couples massages!
In addition to the new addition for the studio, the Alba stylist team also brought Josette to the hair crew!
Book with Josette between now and July 9th and receive a $25 haircut with any color service or book and hair service with her and receive a free manicure when you mention this ad.
Alba Organic Beauty Studio and Cincy Organic Stylebar also just announced a dedicated Bridal Suite! The suite is perfect for brides and their bridal party to relax before the big day while getting ready, eating, drinking and have pictures taken – all in the comfort of a luxury private room! I actually just held a Cincy Chic event there and it was SO fun!!!
The nail boutique next door to Alba Organic Beauty Studio and Cincy Organic Stylebar is also expanding. In addition to the boutique’s 4 manicure stations, there’s 4 new waterless pedicure stations. these are great for groups that want to get pampered together. You can learn more about the growing popularity behind waterless pedicures by clicking here.
To receive these great discounts, be sure to mention this blog while booking! Call 513-631-2522 to schedule your appointment today!