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EvelineCharles Mother\'s Day Social Media Contest

Posted April 27, 2012 by Jacqueline Tyler.

 

EvelineCharles Mother's Day Social Media Contest

To enter, tell us why the special woman in your life deserves an EC spa day though a photo and story submission!

Grand Prize Includes: "Results Driven Beauty Spa Package" Achieve visible results with the EC Manicure and Pedicure, followed by a Results Driven Beauty Facial that's customized to each [...]

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This Valentine’s Day, Make a Date with EvelineCharles!

Posted February 09, 2012 by Jacqueline Tyler.

 

This Valentine's Day, Make a Date with EvelineCharles!

 

What's a perfect pair to an EvelineCharles Gift Card this Valentine's Date? Treat yourself or a loved one to an EC experience with $135 or more in Gift Cards and receive a FREE retail gift!

Perfect red lips in a perfect black clutch for a perfect date night out!

A couple that spas together, stays together!

And what else could an EC Gift Card be paired up with...?

Taken:

  • A romantic skating date on an outdoor skating rink this winter!
  • For the more adventurous, a hike in the mountains and make them really [...]
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EvelineCharles showcases every aspect of its brand at Bridal Fantasy Calgary

Posted January 20, 2012 by Jacqueline Tyler.

 

EvelineCharles showcases every aspect of its brand at Bridal Fantasy Calgary

On Sunday, January 15, at the Telus Convention Centre in Calgary, EvelineCharles had designed a booth placed front and centre of the show. Sitting next to some of the city's finest wedding vendors and venue operators, hundreds of brides attended and toured the road show version of the brand with their friends and family. They attended the event to get educated and inspired by the vast amount of services and amenities available all to help make their wedding day dreams come true. EvelineCharles was thrilled to [...]

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Twas the Night at the CORE

Posted December 16, 2011 by Jacqueline Tyler.

 

The evening of November 30, 2011, at the CORE shopping centre was an exciting occasion for EvelineCharles professional salon│spa staff and Academy students. The 'Twas the Night event which hosted nearly 7,500 Calgarians, was an opportunity for the brand to showcase their stuff through mini-services, personalized beauty consultations, tours of their state-of-the-art  facilities, special service and retail promotions, product samples and more! The event also included a red carpet hosted by Lainey Lui of LaineyGossip.com, the unveiling of The CORE's 40-foot illuminated Christmas tree, sampling of holiday-inspired beverages and cuisine and other brilliant one-night only [...]

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EC Trend Report: Celebrate the 60s

Posted October 14, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

 1960s fashion

Look familiar? Many trends from the 1960s are back in full swing this fall. Whether you're a trendy girl, sultry and sophisticated or a classic beauty, look back to the 1960s for hair, makeup and clothing inspiration and you'll be right on trend. 

Twiggy Eyeliner

1960s cropped hairstyle

Twiggy

Mad Men Hairstyle

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EC Community: Inspiring Champions

Posted September 30, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

Inspiring Champions

This week and last all EvelineCharles students and staff were treated to a day of training with Lauren Gartland of Inspiring Champions. Staff learned lessons in customer service and business systems that will give them the competitive edge in this ever changing business climate.

Lauren is vibrant, dynamic, compassionate & anything but boring! She is rated as one of the top Business Trainers and Success Coaches in the Salon and Spa Industry. Her passion and enthusiasm are contagious. Her goal is to inspire and empower us to live our dreams. She has personally [...]

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EC Community: Stampede Fashion Show

Posted July 05, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

EvelineCharles CORE Shopping Centre creative team set to do Navaho inspired hair and makeup for Stampede fashion show!

Thursday July 7, at noon sharp, The CORE hosted its annual signature Stampede Fashion Show on Stephen Avenue Mall. This year, the audience were treated not only a presentation of Stampede style, but a few surprises to kick off the event including a Stampede line dancing flash mob and live performance by country star and local favorite Matt Masters!

A Two-Steppin' Flash Mob to Kick off the show

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EC Insight: Fathers Day Gifts made Easy

Posted June 14, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

Fathers Day at EvelineCharles

It's almost Fathers Day, a lot of you are probably feeling the pressure because you haven't bought a gift yet? And your Dad is really picky?? Well look no further we've got a few great suggestions to spoil your Pops this Fathers Day!

Pamper your Dad with a gift he'd never buy himself- a Men's Sport Pedicure. It starts with a relaxing foot soak, nails are groomed and shaped; feet are buffed then treated to a hydrating foot and leg moisture massage. For the [...]

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EC Release: Virtual Hairstylist iPhone App

Posted April 21, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

EvelineCharles iPhone App

Just Released and Free to download: EC Virtual Hairstylist iPhone App

EvelineCharles Virtual Stylist App is a first in the Canadian beauty industry:
The EvelineCharles App allows you to virtually test new hairstyles anywhere, anytime. All hairstyles are created by the EC creative team by interpreting trends from the runway and are featured in the EC lookbook. If you want to make your new look a reality, the application features a link to search for the nearest salon and contact the online booking concierge. All EC [...]

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EC Community: EvelineCharles Academy Open House

Posted April 16, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

 

 

Interested in starting an exciting career in the Beauty Industry?? Then this is the event for you!

On Saturday April 16 the Eveline Charles Academy will be hosting an open house between 2-7pm located at their Edmonton Campus located at 10205 101st. The first 120 guests will will recieve a free grab bag. Guests will also be entered to win a $1000 tuition prize, door prizes and more. There will be a fashion show, Dj Set and also some industry guest speakers [...]

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EC Community: Salon Showcase at Western Canada Fashion Week

Posted March 29, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

Western Canada Fashion Week 2011

EvelineCharles Creative team get artistic for Salon Showcase at WCFW

Images of cultural body modification traditions flash on the screen: Bound feet to ensure dainty femininity, brass coils to beautifully elongate the neck, stretching of the skin so it appears taught and wrinkle free... From China to Ethiopia to North America- How far will one go to reach an ideal state of beauty as defined by their culture? 

The EC creative team decided to leave all traditions behind, proving that to make a statement all you [...]

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EC Community: Western Canada Fashion Week

Posted March 23, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

Western Canada Fashion Week

Western Canada Fashion Week (WCFW) kicks off tomorrow at the Trans Alta Arts Barns and runs until March 31st. Founded to support local culture, fashion, art and design; it's the perfect opportunity for makeup artists, hairstylists, designers, models and photographers to collaborate and strengthen the art community in Edmonton.  

The EC Creative Team and the EC Academy will be flaunting their talents at WCFW on March 27th for Salon Showcase- a show not to be missed! EC [...]

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EC Insight: Countdown to Valentines Day: Love at first Sight

Posted February 09, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

The week leading up to Valentines Day always brings interesting insights on love and relationships. Like how to attract a man and what to expect if he's a keeper?

Katy Perry

Katy Perry's doll-like eyes surely contribute to her admiration by the opposite sex... 

Turn's out it's not as hard as we think to catch the fancy of a man: A recent survey by Match.com reported that men are more likely to fall in love faster than women: 54% of guys say they've felt love at first sight, [...]

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Exclusive Invite To EC Stylists From Vivienne Mackinder

Posted January 27, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

Intercoiffure America Canada Symposium: Miami April 17-18, 2011

Exclusive Invite To EC Stylists From Vivienne Mackinder

We are sending 12 of our staff to participate in the 2011 Intercoiffure Syposium. This is an AMAZING opportunity! Intercoiffure is an International Association standing for prestige and excellence, it is "an association for the most prominent cosmetologists all over the world, many whose names not only carry importance for their proficiency and skill in their own country, but each of whom have in an ideal manner gained a reputation [...]

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Can EC help you fulfill your Image Resolution in 2011?

Posted January 25, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

Jennifer Hudson Before-After 

 Jennifer Hudson Before and After: A Resolution held true:

Jennifer Hudson's rise to fame began in 2004 as an American Idol hopeful, although she only came in seventh place her success has since surpassed all of her idol competitors. She acted an award winning role in Dreamgirls, taking home an Oscar and GoldenGlobe for her performance. Her debut album stormed the charts and won a Grammy. Not your typical Hollywood beauty she is an inspiration to all. [...]

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Vote for Eveline Charles as Alberta Venture Magazine’s Top Executive

Posted January 20, 2011 by Suzy Kenny.

By thinking big her deeds grew: opening her first salon in 1984 her business has since grown to a multi-faceted company offering Salon/Spa/Beauty MD services and an Academy partnered with Vidal Sassoon. Pioneering an original, ground-breaking business model for her company she has dramatically changed the face of the game in the beauty industry. She has created high-end beauty destinations across Western Canada, including nine salons and spas, two academies (with a third academy opening March 2011) to train [...]

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Winter Warm Up Package

Posted January 15, 2011 by Kathleen Nixon.

Your choice of 3 services for $150, choose from a Cut, Color, Pedicure or Facial. Offer ends Jan 30, 2011. Levels 1-4 stylists only.

Your choice of 3 services for $150, choose from a Cut, Color, Pedicure or Facial. Offer ends Jan 30, 2011. Levels 1-4 stylists only.

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EvelineCharles HIP Event in Support of Junior Achievement

Posted November 19, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

Last nights HIP Event was a great success - thank you to all who attended.

Thank you to our guest speakers, Joanne Blake, Jesse Lipscombe, Antara Spitzig and Brad Grier  who were on hand to educate the guests in every way to become HIP women.

To check out more images from the event visit our Facebook page at:

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=458202673214&set=a.443419203214.238462.515398214&ref=nf#!/album.php?aid=247450&id=182850528159 

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You\'re Invited to attend the H.I.P. Women Event in support of Junior Achievement

Posted October 07, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.



H.I.P. Women Event
HEALTH. IMAGE. PROFESSIONALISM. EVENT

Thursday November 18, 2010 | 4:00 - 9:00pm
EvelineCharles Academy Edmonton City Centre, 3rd Floor - 10205 101 Street
REGISTER NOW 

An evening of growth and personal development in an inspiring atmosphere for professional women. In support of Junior Achievement, this event will give you the opportunity to learn from experts in the areas of health, fashion, professionalism, technology and etiquette while helping to support our community's future business leaders. The evening will be rounded off with mini spa services ($10/service), fashion updates, food [...]

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EvelineCharles Thanks You By Giving

Posted October 04, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

EvelineCharles Thanks you by giving upgraded services.

EvelineCharles Thanks You By Giving

Special offers and upgraded services. October 1 - October 31, 2010.
- $100 Cut & Color
- $125 Cut & Foils
- $49 Underarm & $99 Bikini Laser Hair Removal

- Gift Card Promotion: for every gift card purchased you will receive a bounce back cheque of 10%, to be used for retail only, of total Gif Card Amount. (Example, GC amount $100= $10.00 cheque for retail).

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EvelineCharles Diary of a Collection

Posted August 16, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

 Diary of a Collection

Two times a year, just like the runways, EvelineCharles updates cuts, colors and makeup trends. Behind the scenes, it takes months of conceptualizing, research and planning to get in store, but to the general public it's just an expected thing.
Here is some insight into our seasonal collections from beginning to end.

Fall 2010.

March 10, 2010 - Corporate office plans the timeline, shoot and release dates of the coming collection for August.

March 15, 2010. Memo's are sent asking each location to brainstorm what they see as a coming [...]

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EvelineCharles Beauty Bootcamp

Posted July 23, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

Are you between the ages of 11 and 15 and have an interest in the beauty industry, or a general interest in beauty and fashion? If you are, this camp is for you!

What:  An inspiring camp tailored to the needs of pre-teen girls.  The focus is centered on inner and outer beauty to encourage true beauty discovery. 
Where:
  EvelineCharles Academy - 3rd Floor City Centre East, Edmonton AB
When:
  Weekly Day Camps Available | Monday to Friday 9:00am-4:00pm
             Week 1 August 3-6 -Alumni Bootcampers only
             Week 2 August 9-13 (FULL)
             Week 3 August 16-20
             Week [...]

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EvelineCharles Fall Collection Sneak Peak

Posted June 04, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

EvelineCharles Artistic Team was at the West Edmonton Mall location, Sunday, May 30 to style and shoot the Fall 2010 collection. Here are some sneak peak images of the shoot!


Some members of the EC Artistic team dressing a model


A background view of the action.


EC Artistic Team member Dean putting the finishing touches on the look.

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360 Makeover at Fashion Has No Borders

Posted March 23, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

4 Women. 4 Different Stories. 4 Awesome Transformations:

The EC 360 Makeover Reveal at Fashion Has No Borders Expose in Calgary.

This weekend the EvelineCharles team celebrated the successes of the transformations of the winners of the EC 360 Makeover Contest at Calgary's Fashion Has No Borders Expose.

These ladies shared the stage with some of the biggest names in fashion and beauty, including fashion icon Jeanne Beker, City TV's Judy Gabriel and Energy 101.5's Meg Tucker.

A contest that was launched through EC's Facebook Groups and Twitter back in January called for entries from ladies that wanted to participate in a full makeover. [...]

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Vivienne Mackinder

Posted March 22, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

 On April 26th and 27th EvelineCharles is bringing Vivienne Mackinder to Edmonton to grow our students, teachers, employees and local industry talent.

Vivienne will be hosting technical demos, a presentation style seminar and hands-on classes.

Vivienne Mackinder is the hairdresser's hairdresser with an extensive history in the industry, holding the title of Artistic Director at Vidal Sassoon, Trevor Sorbie and Matrix Essentials. She boasts many industry awards and exudes a true passion for hairstyling. This spring she will be at the EvelineCharles Academy for two days showcasing her skills and knowledge.

To experience Vivienne's precision for cutting and witness her eye for [...]

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EC Knows What A Girl Wants

Posted March 11, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

EvelineCharles gives back to the community! Each year we sponsor events, tournaments and host evenings to help make our communities a better place. 

For the last 4 years EvelineCharles has participated in What a Girl Wants in support of the Lois Hole Hospital for women.  What a Girl Wants is an evening catered to women; offering food, wine, music, fashion, spa services, as well as live auction items and an art show. Each year, EvelineCharles provides services to all the attendees and this year we will be giving even more!
EvelineCharles, Edmonton Journal and Southgate Centre are teaming together to offer [...]

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Welcome to our Blog

Posted February 19, 2010 by Kathleen Nixon.

 Thanks for checking our Salon | Spa | Beauty MD blog!

EvelineCharlesTM is an internationally recognized industry leader and entrepreneurial success story within the beauty world. Located in three cities across two provinces, EvelineCharles provides complete beauty solutions from for its thousands of loyal clients across Western Canada. EvelineCharlesTM has ten salons spas, an expanding number of Beauty MDs (a cosmetic dermatology and surgery clinic) and EC Academies to train future industry professionals.  With the aim to grow the business to a full circle operation, the company competes in all areas of the beauty business; product development, manufacturing, distribution, service and retail [...]

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