Kristine Kay is featured in the July issue of Skin Inc. Magazine.  She was interviewed by Cathy Christensen for her “Face to Face” article.

The article chronicles Kristine’s career from art student to photographer to celebrity makeup artist to skincare specialist and now salon owner.

Kristine Kay opened Shampagne in October 2007 bringing back to her hometown of Kansas City, a bit of California casual chic that she came to love while living in Los Angeles and San Diego.

Especially with perfect highlights.  Not ready for the thick bangs?  Try side-swept bangs paired with long layers.  Layering hair with bangs works best because it’s less boxy while allowing your hair to grow out without looking too extreme if you decide to grow out the trend.

Is eating a lot of blueberries and strawberries the secret to living a long and healthy life?  As it turns out, these two fruits are among nature’s most powerful antioxidant compounds.  Antioxidants work by neutralizing unstable free radicals – oxygen molecules that can be produced by environmental pollutants as well as the body’s own metabolism.  It’s believed that by eating a diet rich in foods containing antioxidants, it may be possible to prevent cancer, heart disease and other ailments.  Just 3.5 ounces of blueberries, enough to cover a bowl of cereal in the morning, has the power of 1,773 IU’s of Vitamin E.  Blueberries are like Super Vitamins filled with dozens of other disease-preventing substances!

New Generation:  UV Soak-Off Gels

Strong, beautiful, all-one-length natural nails can be difficult to grow and maintain.  You use your hands for so many things every day – working on the computer, crafting, digging in your purse – that nails often suffer.  But you can have the nails you want – in fact, your nails, only better – with the new UV Soak-Off Gels.

The UV Soak-Off Gels act as an invisible layer of protection for your nails, keeping them strong so that they can grow without breaking.  Plus, the gel gives your nails incredible shine.  And you won’t even know you’re wearing gels – they are virtually weightless.

Perfect for busy professional women, special occasions, extended vacations – any occasion that demands long lasting color.  UV Soak-Off Gels can last up to two weeks!

Brazilian Bikini Wax

Get ready for Summer by getting a fabulous wax.  Bikini waxes aren’t just for strippers, coeds and Brazilian beach bunnies.  Women of all ages have discovered this sexy beauty secret.  Whether you want to raise your partner’s heart rate or feel less self-conscious in your swimsuit, defuzzing your southern hemisphere is fast becoming a grooming must-do.

Frustrated by your unruly curls or waves? Frying your hair daily with a blow dryer or flat iron? It’s your head, not your hair that needs straightening.  Learn to love your curls again.  First, define the type of curls that you have. Then learn how to wash and style your curly hair. Wear your curls/waves with pride, no matter how small, large, tight, loose, defined or frizzy they are. Love them and take care of them!

Know when to throw…

mascara: 3-6 months (never share with others)
moisturizer: 3-12 months (never dip fingers into pots)
foundation: 6-12 months (change with seasons)
powder: 2 years (clean sponges and brushes often)
concealer: 6-8 months (don’t touch breakouts directly)
lipstick: 2 years (dip in alcohol to clean)
eye/lip pencil: 2 years (sharpen between use)
fragrance: 18 months – 3 years (keep out of sunlight)

At Shampagne we love attention as much as we like to give it. Shampagne is featured in the March issue of American Salon Magazine as one of Kansas City’s Best Salons!

We are so proud to be recognized for our talents and ability to make everyone feel at home in our salon. We love to bring out a person’s best features and make them feel more beautiful than when they walked in.

Never to remain stagnant, Shampagne has recently added new services to our menu. We now offer Platinum Seamless Hair Extensions, as well as, Acrylic and Gel Nail Enhancements.