What's Up Bracebridge Gravenhurst January 2010

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Muskoka Fashion >> Salon brings big-city talent to Muskoka Holly Beard, make-up artist with owner and director stylist Kahlae Clifford. Urban Textures Muskoka is not just another hair salon. Shelly Clifford, who has lived in Muskoka since 1991, says, “I kept thinking that there was room for a salon that offered a higher level of technical ability and a bit of an urban edge.” That thought translated into action when she and her stylist daughter Kahlae Clifford launched their salon on Gravenhurst’s Main Street in November of 2008. Shelly laughs, “I guess that I was right. Thanks to the wonderful response by local residents and cottagers, we had to expand our space to double its original size within the first six months.” She adds, “The larger salon gives clients enough space to feel relaxed. One side of the salon is devoted to hair only and the other side to esthetic services such as facial waxing, pedicure, and manicures. Additional services will be added over time.” Urban Textures Muskoka is an affiliate of two Urban Textures locations in Toronto, owned by world-renowned stylist Christos Cox. Kahlae Clifford has been dividing her time between Muskoka and Toronto but she will be spending more time in the Gravenhurst salon instead of her usual three days a week. Shelly explains, “Senior stylist Jennifer Merritt just had a beautiful baby girl – Kora Grace – on Sept. 17. While Jennifer is at home with the baby, Kahlae and Lindsay Orr will be happy to accommodate her clients.” She chuckles, “Jen just adores her little girl but she is eager to get back to work and her clients too. I have to shoo her out of the salon some days!” Despite their warm and friendly approach, both Cliffords are serious about the level of professionalism they bring to the business. They say that one thing that really sets them apart is the regular training updates their stylists receive through L’Oréal, whose product line they carry exclusively. As Shelly puts it, “With the level of training our stylists get, the benefit to the client is cutting and colour techniques that are straight out of L’Oreal Paris.” Shelly emphasizes, “Continuing education is key in this business. Clients want the haircuts they see on celebrities and in the latest fashion magazines.” She adds, “Our stylists didn’t just get out of school either. They have experience that is then enhanced by the latest courses. Things change fast in this business and we learn new things about the biology of hair all the time. You aren’t going to be on top of what’s new if you graduate from school and think you are finished. Our stylists believe in ongoing training.” There are some very unique abilities that Urban Textures brings to Muskoka. In addition to being trained in applying relaxers to straighten super curly hair, which as anyone who watches Oprah knows is a highly specialized process, the salon does hair extensions. Shelly says, “Our Toronto supplier only uses real hair which gives us the ability to use hot tools and to style it as if it’s your own hair.” She adds, “We are able to provide three different techniques for applying hair extensions too.” Shelly says that when it comes to hair styling and stylists, “If they keep doing what they’re doing you’ll keep getting what you’re getting, which is a look that never changes.” She adds emphatically, “That’s not good enough for our clients!” At Urban Textures Muskoka, the owners and the stylists are committed to helping clients look their very best and most fashion forward by using upto-the minutes techniques, products and the latest in L’Oréal education. Clearing out all clothing, purses and shoes Up to 70% off! Free upgrade to spa manicure or pedicure * *(not in conjunction with other offers or certificates) Always a Friendly Atmosphere • Creative Colouring • • Corrective Colour • Mani’s & Pedi’s • • Ion Cleanse • Tanning Bed • Waxing • • Ear Candling • Make-up Applications • • Specializing In Long Hair Updo’s & Cutting • The best selection of children's clothing & baby gifts in Muskoka. OPEN DAILY • 2 LOCATIONS 3 Brunel Road, Huntsville | 16 Manitoba St., Bracebridge 788-7777 carrie@4muskokakids.ca 295 Wellington St. 645-4441 (705) 645-8574 www.sunbursthairdesign.ca 85 Manitoba Street Bracebridge, ON P1L 2B3 141 Main Street at Muskoka Rd. S., GRAVENHURST Monday – 9 am - 5 pm Tues - Fri – 9 am - 6 pm Saturday – 10 am - 4 pm Evening appointments available if booked in advance Technicians: Kahlae Clifford, Jenn Merritt, Lindsay Orr & Holly Beard, Make-up Artist 684-8000 10% OFF NEW Colour Clients January/February To advertise your business or services in this feature please call 705-646-1314 8 January 2010 www.whatsupmuskoka.com
Photograph: Tim Du Vernet Rev. Steven Smith, Const. Don Hammond and Glen Orchard students Ayla Haytaoglu and Laura Carter collect goods during a food drive. Looking back on 2009 Around Muskoka Lakes By Norah Fountain The 12th day of Christmas is Jan. 5 and while December is but a blur now, it’s worth recalling how we wrapped up 2009 in Muskoka Lakes. The Bala Legion welcomed about 90 people to their annual seniors dinner just before the holidays. Organizer Kibbie Ham thanks all volunteers. “I’d especially like to thank the Burgess Family at the Lucky Duck Fudgery. Every year they give generous fudge samples to each senior,” Ham says. She also thanks the Bala ReMax team as they donate goodie bags, and the Bala Lionesses for providing gifts, too. “Ross Davidson of Don’s Bakery did a great job cooking our turkeys,” continues Ham, “as did Paul Davidson in carving them.” The parties continued at the Legion, with the Christmas Eve Social and the Past President’s Levee to bring in the New Year. Taking care of people here at home was a job well done by the OPP. Their annual holiday food drive fed about 50 families in Muskoka Lakes. One recipient called me to say they wanted to express their gratitude at the box of goodies and coupons painstakingly gathered and packed by volunteers. OPP Constable Don Hammond reminded me that food deliveries happen year-round in west Muskoka with the help of Presbyterian Reverend Steven Smith. Others give of their talents, and international theatre adjudicator Annette Procunier of Bala is staying put in Muskoka for a change to direct an upcoming production of Grace and Glorie at the Rene Caisse Theatre. It’s an entrancing play about a hospice worker and the feisty woman to whom she attends. Proceeds from the show go most appropriately to Hospice Muskoka. The play opens Feb. 11 and features Pru Donaldson and Lisa Friesen. On Jan. 28, the Bala United Church invites everyone to come hear about the Habitat for Humanity Build in Bala. Drop by for the 10 a.m. presentation by Habitat for Humanity Muskoka president Linda Acton-Riddle. On a sporting note, Davidson’s Sports, which specializes in curling equipment, held its official opening celebration in December. They’re beside the Chamber of Commerce office. As I write this, the Bala Curling Club, with the help of Parry Sound-Muskoka MPP Norm Miller, is cutting the ribbon on its new refrigeration plant. The Ontario Trillium Fund helped make this a reality with a $50,000 grant. Also, the trails are open at Johnston’s Cranberry Marsh and you can rent snowshoes for a wintry trek from the marsh store. Finally, cast your eyes eastward toward Quebec’s Stoneham Mountain on Jan. 20 to send good snowy karma to Ziggy Cowan (she’s related to Cowans from Gravenhurst, Bala and Torrance). She’s presently the alternate for Canada’s Olympic Snowboard Cross team and will go to Vancouver, but this final qualifying event will determine whether she’ll be one of the four on the team or remain as an alternate. It would be a thrill to see her take the hill! Best wishes, as well, to Jeff Batchelor, a Lake Joe cottager who will definitely rip up the Olympic half pipe! Cross country skier Dan Roycroft of Port Sydney is another Olympian with a strong Muskoka fan base. Keep your good news coming to norah@muskoka.com. I’d particularly like to get more tips from Port Carling readers. Happy New Year! JOHN CLEATOR, CFP Agent/Owner JOHN CLEATOR INSURANCE SERVICES LTD. 3B-295 Wellington Street Bracebridge ON P1L 1P3 Bus: (705) 645-8766 Fax: (705) 645-7655 Home l Auto l Life Investments l Group l Business AUTO • HOME • BUSINESS SEASONAL • RECREATIONAL Johnston & Assoc. Insurance Brokers Ltd. Your Insurance Broker Understands 690 Muskoka Road South, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1K2 Tel. 705-687-3451 Fax 705-687-7985 www.whatsupmuskoka.com January 2010 9
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