Sunday, November 29, 2009

Merry Christmas!


Wishing my clients a very Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Jennifer and Garnet

Thursday, November 26, 2009

AWESOME! We are SOLD OUT!!!!

I am so EXCITED!!! We have sold all the tickets for the BIPOLAR BABE BENEFIT and Hair Garden Hair Show!!! All the models are ready to go, the Hair Team and Make-up team is all ready to create!!! "LET'S STOMP OUT STIGMA TOGETHER!"
GOoooooooo Team!!!!

Monday, October 19, 2009

Bipolar Babe Benefit~Featuring Hair Garden Salon!



Here is a taste of the Bipolar Babe Benefit/Hair Show and Art Gala! The trendiest trio of the hour - Bipolar Babe aka Andrea Paquette and Jennifer Davies Owner/Stylist of The Hair Garden Salon, and our amazing gifted artists have joined forces! Serving up the best in fashion, Art and Mental Health Education the evening will also include music performed by Christoph and our special guests The GRATiDUDES! The evening will consist of a Hair/Fashion show with are models Bipolar Babe, Depressed Diva and Post Pardum Princess! Devilish Damsels, Freedom and the Victoria costume shop will be the featired fashions for our show! The Hair Garden salon will be turning heads with Marie inspired styles, the 1930's and 1950's, and Jennifer's

Eco-friendly Beautiful Babes!
Date: Nov 27th/09
Place: The Event Center
Time: 7:30pm Tickets: Sold at Hemp and Co. Govt location and Craigflower!
Price:$20
More info to come!
Links:
http://bipolarbabe.com/
http://www.thegratidudes.com/
Here is a radio interview with Bipolar Babe!-
Local radio station People First Radio: This was super fun!! http://www.columbiancentresociety.com/pfr.php

Sunday, October 11, 2009

Photoshoot with Francis Litman, The Hair Garden Salon Team, and Bipolar Babe!






















Here is a taste of the Bipolar Babe Benefit/Hair Show and Art Gala! The trendiest trio of the hour - Bipolar Babe aka Andrea Paquette and Jennifer Davies Owner/Stylist of The Hair Garden Salon, and our amazing gifted artists! Thank you Francis Litman~Photography, Katy Baker~Make-up. Tasha Winters~Make-up and a special thanks to are lovely models for creating such an amazing photoshoot! We will be serving up the best in fashion, Art and Mental Health Education on Nov 27th at The Event Center at 7:30pm! Come on out, have some fun and help BIPOLAR BABE stomp out STIGMA!

Monday, October 5, 2009

Bipolar Babe Benefit, Hair Show and Art Gala!







Here is a taste of the Bipolar Babe Benefit/Hair Show and Art Gala! The trendiest trio of the hour - Bipolar Babe aka Andrea Paquette and Jennifer Davies Owner/Stylist of The Hair Garden Salon, and our amazing gifted artists have joined forces! Serving up the best in fashion, Art and Mental Health Education the evening will also include music performed by Christoph and our special guests The GRATiDUDES! The evening will consist of a Hair/Fashion show with are models Bipolar Babe, Depressed Diva and Post Pardum Princess! Devilish Damsels, Freedom and the Victoria costume shop will be the featired fashions for our show! The Hair Garden salon will be turning heads with Marie inspired styles, the 1930's and 1950's, and Jennifer's Eco-friendly Beautiful Babes!

Date: Nov 27th/09
Place: The Event Center
Time: 7:30pm
Tickets: Sold at Hemp and Co. Govt location and Craigflower!
Price:$20
More info to come!
Links:

Here is a radio interview with Bipolar Babe!-














Sunday, October 4, 2009

Evening to Inspire

A Gala Evening Of Inspiration
At The Empress, Victoria BC
October 20th, 2009
Sponsorship Info

Are you achieving your personal best?
Do you have the perspective to overcome your challenges?
Have you discovered your passion?
Share an evening with dynamic personalities who have defied the odds to achieve success. Let their unique insight spark your passion to pursue your dreams. An evening to inspire challenges Victoria's leaders to come together to raise funds and awareness for both the
BC Children's Hospital Foundation and the Saanich Legacy Foundation.

The Speakers:

Jeffrey Gitomer~ Obstacles can’t stop you. Problems can’t stop you. Most of all, other people can’t stop you. Only you can stop you.

Omar Hayat~ Aspire to inspire.
Rick Say~ Don't waste a second - every moment counts.

Tickets:$250 each

Where: The Empress Hotel Crystal Ball Room, Victoria BC
When: Tuesday, October 20th, 2009
Time: Doors open at 5:30pm
Reception at 6:00pm
Your Ticket Includes: An evening of incredible speakers and a 4-course dinner!
Entry into a multi-prize raffle giveaway!
Champagne Reception Silent Auction!
$50 Tax Receipt



Wednesday, September 23, 2009

Hair Garden's first Halo Event!


Spending time with my son! Busy day in the salon! Halo event at Oregano's tonight, networking and am featuring a H/C demo!

Halo Networking

These unique networking events features three business features at each event and holds a draw near to the end of the evening for the most incredible door prizes kindly donated by the companies within Halo.
Halo Networking is a business networking group with a great twist. Haley Larson founder "positive people with winning attitudes." We caught up with Halo at their latest networking event at Shizen Sushi where guests enjoyed fabulous food and the chance to mix with other business-minded folk that were out for a fun evening. For more info on upcoming mixers, go to: www.halo-networking.com Article by SNAP Magazine

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Janice's Wedding Summer 2009











I am so happy to have met Janice and her bridesmaids! An amazing group of women! Janice and Tanya are the owners of Devillish Damsels, which is located on Lower Johnson aka LOJO!


Looking for Models!!!






The Hair Garden Salon and Bipolar Babe are looking for MODELS with long hair for a photo shoot for September 20th and for our Fundraiser/Hair show in Nov! Marie Antoinette inspired! If interested please contact Jennifer at hairgardensalon@gmail.com or contact http://www.bipolarbabe.com

Saturday, September 5, 2009

Origin "Gluten Free Bakery"

Tara Black completed her culinary training through North Island College and Vancouver Community College, and has spent the last 16 years building her career as a pastry chef. She has worked in bakeries and cafes, large wholesale producers and hotels. Some of her more recent employers in Victoria include the Inn at Laurel Point, and Pure Vanilla.

Marion Neuhauser started her culinary training at Camosun College, expanding her food knowledge through work at chocolateries, butcher shops, and fine restaurants throughout Canada and Europe. Marion's idea of a good night is hanging out with Tara to talk about, cook and eat food.

http://www.originbakery.com/contact

Visit Origin at the Bastion Square Market every Saturday throughout the summer. You will be able to purchase our delectable baked goods or pick up orders. Look for us across from Camille's.


Friday, September 4, 2009

Friday September 4th: Charity Quiz Whiz Friday

Calendar Photos Performers Menu



Come and test your trivia skills as we present the Women In Need fundraiser quiz and silent auction with all proceeds going to charity. Extra special prizes from Sports Rent, Sitka, John's Place, Art World, and the Hair Garden Salon, and amazing silent auction items, so come support the WIN charity. Starts at 8pm.

Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Child-minding in-house from MOM Monday to Wednesday!



As a mom I understand how important it is to relax once in awhile, that's why we offer child-minding in-house from MOM MONDAY to Wednesday! You can relax knowing that your little ones are in good hands while you get primped. Safe for pregnancy and nursing moms! We use sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners from Nezza Naturals. All handmade on Galiano Island, with fresh, natural ingredients! Business Hours Mon to Wed 1-5pm and Thurs & Sat 11-5 "Babysitter on Board" from Mon to Wed! Mom Makeover Mondays
receive 20% off your Hair Cut every Monday!

Wednesday, August 12, 2009

Two Birds One Stone

Two birds one stone ~ Bronwyn Ambrock is a pleasure to know! I met Bronwyn at the Inner Harbor Night Market about a month ago! I instantly fell in love with her amazing feather earrings! "Two birds one stone urban sophistication meets stylish fun, all in one ~ feather and stone jewelry for all occasions."
www.twobirdsonestonedesigns.com





Sunday, August 9, 2009

Dreads at The Hair Garden Salon





Here they are folks! Eight hours later!!! Hand-made, Knotty Boy products, lots of patients, excitement, good conversation, lots of music, sore arms and scalp, lots of palm rolling aka rocking and rolling!
I would like to say thank you to Sarah and her family for inspiring my love for DREADS! Here are some pictures that Leona Fowler (photographer) captured for Sarah and I! Thanks again
Cheers
Jennifer
Owner/Stylist

Thursday, August 6, 2009

My son and I at the park! Photographer ~ Leona Fowler






Thank you so much Leona for the amazing day! You are so talented and a wonderful friend! Garnet and I had a blast!

Monday, August 3, 2009

Girl's Night Mixer






Possibly the best Mixer of women in Victoria! Come mingle and share ideas with a vast array of women business owners, entrepreneurs, moms, students and activists, or simply find power in a room filled with amazing energy, creativity and talent!
"Thanks so much! What an amazing room full of women! I felt so much love, inspiration and motivation!" Jennifer

Contact Info

Email:
Website:
Location:
Victoria, BC

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Thursday, July 16, 2009

Mom Of the Month at The Hair Garden Salon - July 2009

Winner of the Mom of the Month contest for July 2009! Leona and her daughter Romi!
Look for the August winner in SNAP magazine! http://www.snapvictoria.com/

Monday, July 13, 2009

"The Raven" by Kristin Grant


I met the creative, beautiful Kristin Grant when she booked in for a hair cut with me! We immediately started to talk about being sustainable, Cob houses, art, and of course hair!
I fell in love with her art, all the different mediums and her use of color is extraordinary. The piece that really spoke to me is "the Raven" I felt like I was looking at myself, now the beautiful painting with tea bags, wire and chocolate foil wrappers is in the Hair Garden. The energy from this beautiful piece of art is so bright, each time I walk by the salon I am smiling ear to ear! It's the finale touch I needed. The Hair Garden is complete.

Kristin's current works are inspired by the many layers of music, nature and love: rhythm, pattern, flowing baselines and various forms of energy. Together, they showcase a collection of materials, found objects and techniques including pen drawing, acrylic painting and collage. These pieces demonstrate her interest and exploration of bringing together many pieces to form a fantastic and unique whole.

Her training includes 5 years of part-time classes at Vancouver Island School of Art in Victoria, coupled with a deep passion to explore and refine her styles, mediums and expressions.

Kristin's current & future endeavors:

* Artistic Direction of Earthdance Victoria 2009
* Sunset Room Mural Project 2009
* studying cob & earth building techniques
* leading art classes for children and teens
* creating innovative, eco-friendly designs

"To interpret the life rhythms of love is to find infinity through art meditation"

Sunday, July 12, 2009


Dreads at The Hair Garden


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As a stylist I have had a appreciation for Dread locks for years! There are many reasons why I am so drawn to Dreads~ Locks can be an expression of deep religious or spiritual convictions, a manifestation of ethnic pride, a political statement, or be simply a fashion preference.
"I am very excited to work with Knotty Boy products and am excited to work with my clients to create there new look!"

Still Not Sure About Getting Dreads?

Hopefully this section will help to put to rest some the concerns you may have about ‘those smelly, dirty dreadlocks.'

Contrary to popular belief, dreadlocks ARE NOT stinky or smelly unless you are putting something weird in there or not taking care of them properly. One of our main objectives here at The Hair Garden is to attempt to dispel many of these myths, and this is why we dedicate so much time to telling you how to care for your dreads, that washing them regularly is very important, etc. Many people who choose to let their hair lock without the use of a product to speed this long process up will stop washing their hair because they feel that the natural oils are good for starting dreads. This is also a fallacy. Oil lubricates and conditions hair, making it more difficult for knots to form, and oily buildup will also begin to smell over time. Washing the hair and stripping these oils out will make locks form faster because knots are created more easily, in fact, in dry, clean, unconditioned hair!

Which brings us to the precise reason why we use the fine line of Knotty Boy dread lock products. You see, some of us (and our Moms!) can't stand unwashed hair, but would also like to achieve this most fabulous style known as dreadlocks. Because Knotty Boy Dread Wax is beeswax-based, and beeswax is non-water soluble, this means that you can have dreads done up with Knotty Boy and still wash your hair!!! It's true!

So Moms and other innocent bystanders, we hope that this will help ease your mind with the idea of your loved ones starting dreadlocks using Knotty Boy Dread Wax. It'll keep their hair clean and washable, and they'll finally have that hair style they've been bugging you about for the past year or so. Also, feel free to email us anytime with your concerns www.thehairgardensalon.com - we'd be happy to answer whatever questions you might have.

OK, now for the real dirt! First and foremost, we have some bad news and some good news for you, so read this stuff carefully...

The BAD news is, super-awesome locks do NOT just happen overnight. You must understand that, unlike a quick cut at your local salon, this new 'do takes a lot more patience than any other - sometimes even years of patience. You must be willing to deal with uncooperative hair for a little while, at least until they actually start growing into locks by themselves and especially if your hair is quite short. (Short locks tend to work their way out faster than long, tangled locks, so they take a lot more maintenance. However, it also can be good to start them when they're short as they tend to turn into stronger, tighter locks in the end.)

So that's the bad news. But have no fear! The GOOD news is that Knotty Boy deadlock products help speed up the whole process of "letting them come together" in a BIG way, binding those locks together so they don't come apart in the soft, early stages and lets them get a good head start. After about three weeks or so, you'll start to find that your new locks are getting tighter and harder... yep, they're turning into real locks, baby! You still have a long ways to go. Patience, patience. Keep working on them all the time. Even when you're just sitting at school, on the computer or reading a book it helps to keep palm-rolling them up or back combing them tighter when you have a minute. Just think your working your hair into wicked dreads! And that's the super awesome good news.

To book a free consultation or appointment call:

(250) 384-7494
www.thehairgardensalon.com

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Important! Please read!

- all price-quotes on services are subject to change based on length/thickness
of hair and actual time spent in appointment


- valid Visa or MasterCard number or cash deposit is required
to reserve appointment for ALL dread lock and related services

- 48 hr. cancellation notice must be given, or your deposit becomes
NON-REFUNDABLE.
If less or no notice is given, The Hair Garden Salon will be required to charge your credit card number with a $75 fee or retain your deposit to cover costs incurred - SO GIVE US LOTS OF NOTICE if you must cancel or reschedule!

- Depending on your service, your appointment could take a VERY long time, often over 4 hours or more. We encourage you to bring laptops (free wireless), i Pods (hook up to our stereo if you want), knitting, homework, snacks/lunch, whatever will help you pass the time.

- As it's a very small salon, please ask visitors to wait elsewhere for you during your appointment and keep visits short. Thanks!

How much are Dreads?

We charge $ 100per hr and $1 per minute for maintenance!

Thanks so much for choosing the Hair Garden Salon and KNOTTY BOY!

Monday, July 6, 2009

The Hair Garden featured in SNAP Magazine!!

Sara, who does relaxation chair massages at the salon and the owner of the Hair Garden, Jennifer Davies

The Hair Garden












The Hair Garden, if you've never been, is going to have to be on your hair to-do list this summer. The salon, which is located at 205-80 Regatta Landing, (in the Railyards development) has all of the usual bells and whistles that you've come to expect from hair salons...with a couple of twists. First, this place, owned and operated by Jennifer Davies, offers child-minding in-house so you can relax knowing that your little ones are in good hands while you get primped. Secondly, the salon also offers eco-friendly hair treatments with zero ammonia, so there's no damage to the environment or your hair...guilt-free pleasure, what more could a girl ask for?
SNAP came out to the Hair Garden on June 4th for an open house that was in conjunction with the VBN (Values-based Business Network) and Green Collective, proving that these guys seriously walk the green walk!





Friday, June 19, 2009

Snap Magazine covers Earth Day Event!

SNAP Victoria Covers Earth Day Event
Snap Victoria, the new definitive monthly source of the many community events, celebrations and business gatherings in Victoria, covered our Green Collective Earth Day Event. The Great Green Goodie Giveaway and $1200 Shopping Spree (as seen in the previous blog post) happened on April 18th 2009 at our Victoria location of Fiber Options Naturals. Please click on the link below to see Snap's photo of the event at Fiber Options Naturals. Be sure to also check out Snap Victoria's other great photos of community events in our great city! You can also pick up hard copies of the magazine at various locations around the city. Thanks to Paula for coming down to the store, and "Snapping" away!

Fiber Options Naturals

Friday, June 12, 2009

Fiber Options Naturals at The Hair Garden Salon