Edito | Using Twitter + Trying Out Odacite

Yesterday was the last day our Twitter Daily Special Month. It was challenging but fun to come up with something different each day. The daily specials gave people a chance to get deep savings on products and services. At times we even gave away freebies, like a hair cut with James, who joined the team this month.

Our goal, of course, was to have you start to follow us on Twitter. But not so you can hear us expound on the random minutia of our lives.* Our goal is principally to use Twitter as a means of letting you and your network of friends know about last minute openings at our salon. These are often offered at discounted rates due to the last minute nature of the appointment. Occasionally we hope to also chime in about current and upcoming hair trends.

*Like how Virginie, our new manager and marketing expert, doesn't like mustard.

Odacite

AE began carrying Odacite Skin Care Kits a few months back because we liked the company's ethos, and the effective simplicity of their product line. Reassuring packaging notwithstanding, a lot of skin care products contain dubious ingredients. Odacite steers clear of these, and provides a fresh product with a normal shelf life, much like food.

You've heard of not putting something on your skin that you wouldn't put in your mouth, right? I'm not suggesting having Odacite products as snacks, but they fall more in that category of something you could put in your mouth than most beauty products.

In preparation for this month's promotion I decided to try a kit out for the last few weeks. I'm not the type of guy who just uses regular bar soap on his face; neither am I the type to spend a heck of a lot of money for facial products. I figured I'd be a good candidate to see if there was much difference while using this line.

The kits come with a daily cleanser, toner, and moisturizer. A repair serum is used at night time, and a jojoba beads exfoliant is used once or twice a week. Sponges are also included, as well as a hair band to keep your hair out of the way.

I found the products effective, but not excessive. There are no razzle dazzle scents and fanfare. The products work, simply. I was surprised by how little moisturizer, for one, was needed to keep my skin feeling supple and protected.

My sense is that the Odacite Detox Kit is best suited for a midrange of skin types, including sensitive and mature skin. Meredith at the front desk found it less appealing if you have oily or combination skin, and my sense is that it would not be helpful if you have very dry skin.

We are offering the kit free with purchases of $300 or more starting April 15th. You can also purchase it by itself, at 40% off during the promotional period, so it's a good time to try it! If you have a usual regiment that you use, this would make a good break from it, which is always useful for the our skin, just like our hair.