Complimentary Bumble and bumble Hair Style!

Atelier Emmanuel is hosting a Bumble and bumble Hair Styling Class on Monday, April 30. 
Be a model for this class and start next week with a complimentary Spring/Summer look!

Date: Monday, April 30
Time: 11:30am to 1pm (1:30 hours)
Location: Atelier Emmanuel Salon (415 Stockton, 4th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108)
Topic: Spring/Summer Bumble and bumble Styling (no cutting)
Educator: Corinna, Bumble and bumble stylist

Demo models needed: 1 (call time: 9am)
Hands-on models needed: 9 (call time: 11:30am)

Models must adhere to the following requirements:
-must be 18 years or older
-must come to the salon with clean, dry hair
-must arrive with day makeup, bring makeup with you for touch-ups
-Models are responsible for wardrobe. Think Saturday dinner date or dark skinny or
-straight jeans, white or black tank tops (no collar), black heels or flats (no sneakers).

Hair:
-Fine to medium texture
-Length falling between shoulder blade and mid-length back
-Healthy virgin hair, or natural-looking hair color
-Hair that has natural wave

Avoid:
-Straight Asian hair
-Very thick or curly hair
-Low hairlines at the back of the neck
-Thick bang sections
-Over-processed, porous, frizzy, or dry hair

If you are interested, email 5 prospective model images (front, side, and back images) at least three days prior to the class to atelieremmanuel@gmail.com.
Thank you!
The Atelier Emmanuel Team

Our New Menu

With our relocation to 415 Stockton, we gave our menu a new look to go with our new setting.
Have a look at it, and feel free to provide us with feedback!

Detox Massage and Cleansing

By Margarita Camarena, Massage Therapist



There are many forms that a cleanse can take — fasts, organ-specific cleanses, mono-diets, and many others. Whatever style you choose, in this article we wish to let you know how Detox Massage complements a cleanse.






Our bodies cycle with the seasons. We don't have the same kind of Winter in the Bay Area that they do in other parts of the country, but it is still a time when we stay more indoors, eat more comfort foods, and tend to feel heavier. We retreat. The shorter days give us an opportunity to go more inwards and our bodies slow. 


And then Spring comes, a season perennially seen as a time for renewal, rebirth and clearing out. Spring is the time to detox and to cleanse, getting ready for Summer. A cleanse helps the body shed the waste accumulated during Winter. It both resets us and primes us, giving us that burst of energy appropriate to Spring. 


How Detox Massage fits in
Detox massage is a relaxing modality that aids your body in the removal of toxic waste which are by-products of stress, dead cells, heavy metals and other excess debris. At the beginning of a cleanse one can experience fatigue, headaches, stuffiness, and soreness among other experiences. Massage is an effective way to organically nurture and speed the less comfortable part of the cleansing process and help you get to the feel-good part faster. Having relaxed muscles is essential for the elimination of toxins. If your muscles are stressed and tight, the toxic waste is packed in there. So let’s bring some relaxation to your muscles so that it can get rid of toxicity!


Benefits of detox massage
•    Normalizes oxygen levels
•    Strengthens muscle and connective tissues
•    Enhances your immune system
•    Improves the function of your colon drainage
•    Empowers the assimilation of nutrients
•    Balances digestion and metabolism
•    Vibrant skin, hair and nails
•    Sharp and focused mind


How is a Detox Massage different than a regular massage?
A Detox Massage consists of a combination of rhythmic strokes, irregular strokes and altering applications of pressure that gently compress and stretch your muscle tissues. For those in more need of lymphatic drainage, long and light strokes are used. During some phases of a cleanse, focused work on abdomen is highly recommended to help the organs of elimination.


What to expect in a Detox Massage session?
Depending on what phase of your cleanse you are in, and the type of cleanse you are doing, you will have specific needs when you come for your massage session. We will assess this together. For example the session might focus on visceral work, or sinus detail work, or lymphatic drainage. If there is one common theme it's that it will not have the intensity of, say, a Sports Massage. It will be relaxing yet stimulating. As the body is working to purge, we are aiding that process, without overwhelming it.


What is the lymphatic system?
The lymphatic system is one of the main elimination systems of the body and is integral in the detoxification process. It is responsible for the absorption of food nutrients and functions as a waste disposal system for the body. Massage for lymphatic drainage uses particular strokes which help your lymphatic system to clear dietary toxins and other unwanted substances. This form of massage can also benefit blood circulation. Afterward you want to make sure to up your water intake to help flush your system.


If you are cleansing or thinking about cleansing, come to the Atelier Emmanuel Day Spa for our Detox Massage. Because massage is so complimentary to cleanses, this is a good time to take advantage of our package deals. Use it to get the maximum benefits from your cleanse and discover how powerful it is to connect your mind and soul to your body. Massage will increase wellness in the body and keep your mind at ease!


In addition to our packages, we also have a Mother's Day Special available until May 13:


Mother’s Day Pamper | $245
1 hour Massage, Mini-Facial, Pedicure, Blowdry.
Save $75

Stylist David Reposar

David has 20 years of multi-faceted experience in the hair industry. He is a Vidal Sassoon trained hair stylist and colorist with experience as an owner of a successful salon and as a freelance hair stylist.

He worked with leaders and visionaries in the entertainment and fashion industry, including artists such as Lady Gaga, world-renowned photographers and directors, celebrity image makers, fashion stylists and makeup artists.

After a creative sabbatical in NYC, David is ready to put his talent to work back home in SF.

See some of his work below. Click here to see his services and prices.

Gaultier at the deYoung Museum

Professionals and attendees alike walked the runway celebrating the opening of The Fashion World of Jean-Paul Gaultier Exhibition at the deYoung Museum. The event also kicked off the de Young's Friday Nights series for 2012.

Guests came in their best Gaultier-inspired garb, and participated in a big scale fashion show. Atelier Emmanuel provided hair and makeup accessorizing to prep them to walk the runway.

The runway also included professional models dressed by local designers who created garments especially for the event.

This show gathered about 3,500 people and everyone had a blast.

Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

AE's James, applying makeup
Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Emmanuel accessorizing a guest
Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

Clifford (left) and Charles (right)
Photo by Hiromi Yoshia, courtesy of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus

L to R: Anthony, David, Kelli, Paul, Nicole, Claudia, Nell of Atelier Emmanuel
Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Hiromi Yoshia, courtesy of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus

Clifford's first event as part of our team!
Photo by Hiromi Yoshia, courtesy of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus

Photo by Adrian Arias

Stephanie took a break from maternity leave to come do makeup with us.
Photo by Hiromi Yoshia, courtesy of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus

Early on in the evening. Things got even more packed as the event peaked.
Photo by Hiromi Yoshia, courtesy of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus

David Reposar joined Atelier Emmanuel just days before the event.
Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

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Photo by Adrian Arias

Photo by Adrian Arias

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Take any great snapshots at the event? Post them in the comments, or to our Facebook Page.

Photo Credits:

• Adrian Arias See more of his photos from the event here.
• Claudia found this flickr photostream for "peace-on-earth_org." We're not sure of this photographer's actual name :\
• Hiromi Yoshia, courtesy of Gregangelo and Velocity Circus

Mother’s Day Packages

We have created a number of packages for Mother's Day!

Mother’s Day Makeover | $210
Single Process Color, Cut, Makeup Application
Save $50

Mother’s Day Pamper | $245
1 hour Massage, Mini-Facial, Pedicure, Blowdry.
Save $75

Mother’s Day Beauty Bar | $90
Mani/Pedi + Blowdry
Add a Hair Cut for $20 more
Save $22

Brunch Prep | $85
René Furterer Complete Hair + Scalp Treatment and Blowdry
Upgrade with a Hair Cut for +$10 ($95 instead of $85)
Save $25


Stop by or call in between now and Mother's Day (May 13).
We will send your Mother an email card of her present.


*Please note that the whole package needs to be scheduled before June 13 as a one day appointment.

Stylist | Clifford Hashimoto

Clifford Hashimoto
Our new location has afforded us the opportunity to invite more stylists to work with us. With our reputation and a beautiful location, we want to get great stylists to join our team!

Clifford Hashimoto was one of the first stylists to join us at 415 Stockton, and we're very happy to have someone of his caliber joining us. In over 25 years in the hair business, Clifford has a portfolio full of clients and followers from top salons. Fashion and celebrity styles have been constant presences in his career. He's worked in Chicago, Miami, NYC, Paris, Spain, and Hollywood — with Virginia Madsen, Annette Bening, Kate Bosworth and Rebecca Romijn and many others.

Clifford specializes in medium to long hair cutting, coloring and also makeup. Defining or redefining their style, Clifford transforms women from head to toe. 

“I don’t have one idea in mind for my clients. I want them to consider the question: ‘What do I want to convey?' To yourself, to your partner, to the world – and I can help you attain that image. I see who you are and I can help you achieve who you want to be."