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Try These 3 Add-Ons to Enhance Your Massage Service

Jessica Edwards — Mon, 01 Dec 2025 22:47:36 +0000

We all know massage therapy is a fabulous way to keep your muscles feeling loose and relaxed, but did you know there are a variety of add-ons that provide additional benefits to enhance your service? Here are a few options we currently have going on at our Burnsville salon (and why you should give them a try):

Cupping Therapy

Cupping therapy is an ancient healing method that uses suction to pull on your skin and increase blood flow to affected areas. It has a variety of potential benefits, including:

Pain Relief: Arguably its most well-known and popular benefit, cupping can help reduce pain by stimulating the release of endorphins, the body’s natural pain relievers. It can also improve blood flow to the affected area, which can reduce pain-causing inflammation.
Improved Circulation: The vacuum effect created by cupping draws blood to the surface of the skin, which can help oxygenate tissues and reduce muscle tension.
Detoxification: Cupping is also believed to help remove toxins from the body by increasing lymphatic drainage.
Muscle Relaxation: Coupling can help release tight muscles and improve flexibility (probably why so many professional athletes do it).
Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Cupping can help to promote relaxation and reduce stress by stimulating the release of serotonin and dopamine, hormones that have mood-boosting effects.
Improved Skin Health: Cupping helps to increase blood flow to the skin, which can improve skin tone and texture.

Stimulating Scalp Massage

Stimulating scalp massage involves using fingertips, hands, or tools to apply gentle to moderate pressure to the scalp in circular motions. Benefits include:
Improves Scalp Health: This kind of massage helps remove dead skin cells, excess oil, and product buildup. It can also help balance sebum production for both oily and dry scalps.
Promotes Hair Growth: By stimulating hair follicles and increasing blood flow, scalp massages can deliver more oxygen and nutrients to the hair roots, which may strengthen them and reduce hair loss.
Strengthens Hair Follicles: The massaging action can invigorate and strengthen hair follicles, reducing the risk of hair breakage.
Reduces Stress: Scalp massages can induce a relaxation response, which can help to lower levels of cortisol, the primary stress hormone. Relieving tension in the scalp can also help with headache and migraine symptoms.
Promotes Relaxation: This service can help to release endorphins, the body’s natural mood lifters and painkillers, contributing to an overall increased sense of well-being.
Relieve Tension Headaches: According to the American Massage Therapy Association, scalp massage may help reduce the perceived pain, tension, intensity, and duration of these types of headaches.

Reflexology Massage

Reflexology massage is an alternative therapy that involves applying pressure to specific points on the feet, hands, or ears. It is based on the belief that these points correspond to different organs, systems, and muscles in the body. Here are some of the potential benefits:

Reduced Stress and Anxiety: Stimulating reflex points can promote relaxation and reduce stress hormones.
Improved Sleep: Reflexology can help calm the body and mind, leading to better sleep quality.
Pain Relief: Applying pressure to reflex points may help relieve pain associated with conditions such as headaches, migraines, and back pain.
Enhanced Detoxification: By stimulating the lymphatic system, reflexology may help remove toxins from the body.
Improved Circulation: Massaging reflex points can help to promote blood flow and improve circulation throughout the body.
Improved Mood: Reflexology can release endorphins, which have mood-boosting effects.
Reduced Fatigue: By promoting relaxation and improving circulation, reflexology can also help combat fatigue symptoms.
Improved Foot Health: Reflexology massage can help relieve foot pain and improve foot flexibility.

Jessica Edwards, LMT is a massage therapist at our Burnsville location. She joined the Cole’s Salon team in 2023.

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We’ve Got Holiday Gifts for Everyone on Your Shopping List!

Cole's Salon — Tue, 18 Nov 2025 22:20:09 +0000

Our product partners have come up with some incredible gift sets this year to celebrate the holiday season. Whether you’re shopping for a loved one, a colleague, or just for yourself (your secret’s safe with us), these gifts are sure to make the holidays happy!

For Your Bestie

IMAGE Skincare Unwrap Radiance Lip & Eye Essentials — $37 — Includes an IMAGE MD Restoring Eye Mask and Ormedic Lip Enhancement Complex. They’ll take this cult-favorite lip product wherever they go!

Bumble & bumble Volume Blowout Bundle — $80 (value of $113) — Includes 8.5oz Thickening Shampoo, 8.5oz Thickening Conditioner, and 6.7oz Thickening Full Form Soft Mousse. Exclusively available at Cole’s and perfect for the friend who longs for “big” hair.

Eminence Mix and Match Trio — $52 — Includes a 1.2oz Snow Mushroom Masque, 1.2oz Mango Exfoliating Enzyme Masque, and 1.2oz Stone Crop Masque. She’ll be turning her bathroom into an at-home spa for weeks!

For Your Sister

Revitalash Triple Threat Collection — $152 (value of $209) — Includes a 3.5ml RevitaLash Advanced, 11ml Double-Ended Volume Mascara, and a Lash & Brow Styler. To make her gorgeous eyes pop all year long!

Oribe Gold Lust Collection Gift Set — $115 (value of $151) — Includes a full-size Gold Lust Shampoo, full-size Gold Lust Conditioner, and travel-sized Gold Lust Nourishing Hair Oil. Perfect for restoring hair health and shine, and it comes in gorgeous limited-edition holiday packaging.

IMAGE Gold Standard Set — $140 (value of $225) — Includes 6oz Ormedic Balancing Facial Cleanser, 1oz Vital C Hydrating Repair Crème, .5ozImage MD Restoring Power C Serum, and 1oz Daily Prevention Pure Mineral Tinted Moisturizer. For the sister who wants to adopt a skincare routine but doesn’t know where to start.

For Teachers, Coworkers & Everyone In Between

Oribe Cote d’Azur Hand Wash and Creme Set — $78 (value of $96) — Includes a full-sized d’Azur Hand Wash and full-sized Cote d’Azur Hand Creme. The combo and beautiful packaging will have them feeling extra fancy.

Aveda Majestic Moisture Hand Relief & Foot Relief Essentials — $58 (value of $78) — Includes a full-sized Hand + Food Relief and travel-sized Hand + Food Relief. So they can keep one at home and one on the go. This product is a fan favorite year after year!

Spongelle Body Buffer — $21 — These skin smoothing bath sponges come in a variety of fun designs and scents that look cute hanging in the shower, smell fantastic, and leave folks with delicious-feeling skin.

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Behind the Beauty of Oribe’s 2025 Holiday Gift Sets

Cole's Salon — Thu, 06 Nov 2025 14:27:31 +0000

Texture, opulence, and everything gold

Yes, the holiday season is one for twinkling lights, warm beverages, and heartfelt gatherings with family and friends. But what do we most look forward to every year at Cole’s? Holiday gift sets. Particularly Oribe’s holiday gift sets, which feature stunning limited edition packaging designed each year by a different artist of a different medium.

“The holiday sets are a wonderful part of the Oribe culture, and everyone gets involved,” Daniel Kaner, president of Oribe and a longtime friend of Cole’s Salon, shared with us. Cole’s and Oribe have been working together for decades, a relationship built on a mutual dedication to artistry and education. One of our own stylists, Liz, is currently part of Oribe’s prestigious Journey to Mastery program. “Everyone has a stake in them: the storytellers, the fragrance people, the engineers … it mixes things up instead of constantly doing the same packaging.”

Jennifer Lacy Smith, vice president of product creation at Oribe, agreed. “It brings together all of our teams to work collaboratively but in a way that’s very joyful. They’re learning something that’s outside of their sphere of expertise. People clamor to do it every year. It has found its way into our leadership training and how we work with our teams and get them to interact in a really constructive and collaborative way.”

Past holiday set collections have highlighted the work of hand-drawn, watercolor, pottery, digital, and textile artists. For this year’s collection (which is quickly becoming our new all-time favorite), the team partnered with Finnish multidisciplinary artist Kustaa Saksi, whose work is deeply inspired by his Nordic background. The Oribe team discovered his art through a series of window dressings Saksi previously executed for luxury department store Bergdorf Goodman.

“Our sets are truly a collaboration with the artists,” Smith said. “We’ll seek out an artist who is interesting in terms of their dedication to their craft, the technique, the material, and the storytelling they do. Not only have they mastered what they do in terms of artwork, they have a very signature aesthetic. We share with them who Oribe Canales, our founder, was as a man. We talk about hairdressing. And then we come to an agreement on how we’re going to approach the designs.”

The prevailing themes of this year’s holiday sets are gold, texture, and opulence — a combination that elevates the brand’s packaging from a simple, functional box into an artistic canvas.

“Gold was a really big theme in Oribe Canales’ life,” Smith said of the late founder, a world-renowned celebrity hair stylist who worked with clients like Jennifer Lopez and Sarah Jessica Parker before partnering with Kaner in 2008 to create a namesake line of haircare products. “If we were doing packaging design in the old days, we’d say, ‘Okay Oribe, what should the packaging look like?’ And he’d always say, ‘Gold. Everything should be dripping in gold!’ So Saksi used golden threads throughout his designs.”

The result: packaging adorned in layered gold foils and intricate embossing, with artwork inspired by the Norse goddess Sif’s golden flowing hair. Saksi’s artwork also took inspiration from the black and cream ombre design of Oribe’s Gold Lust collection, one of the company’s bestsellers, as well as the bright blue of Oribe’s Supershine collection.

To further celebrate the beauty of Saksi’s work, Oribe also commissioned the artist to bring his designs to life in the form of a one-of-a-kind tapestry. It’s more than 10 feet long and took the artist six months to create.

“We’ve never done anything as abstract as this,” Smith told us. “What’s really interesting is that, with these sets, there’s this exchange between the artist’s archives and Oribe’s archives. And a lot of times there’s something that an artist will pick up on that is really intriguing to them about Oribe Canales. A past artist was inspired by his tattoos. For Kustaa, the weaving he does in his tapestries, we gravitated to it because it felt a lot like what a stylist does behind the chair with someone’s hair.”

“Oribe saw hairdressing as a fine form of artistry,” Kaner added. “He didn’t see it any other way. And hairdressers — people who work at Cole’s, people who work in some of the salons that we work with — are designers and artists.”

When we asked Kaner and Smith which of the four holiday sets they were most eager to get out into the world, the two were in agreement.

“It’s the liters,” Kaner said, referring both to the Gold Lust Liter Set and Oribe’s liter design more generally. “In the old days, in perfumeries, they used to have this thing called a factice, which was a big, oversized bottle of perfume — a giant version of whatever fine perfume was being sold. I thought, ‘Wouldn’t it be wonderful if we could take our small bottle and make it a large bottle?’ It would look like a factice, totally different from all of our competitors’ stuff.”

“The liter size was one of the first assignments Daniel gave me when I joined the company,” Smith added. “It was so fun to make them, and such a challenge with the manufacturers. It had to be perfection. And when we decided we wanted to do a liter set, I was like, ‘You can’t get two bottles of liters and put them in a shopping bag and send somebody out. It has to be more fabulous than that.’ We built this book-like style packaging with a handle, so it doesn’t need a shopping bag. You just walk out of the salon with that. It’s so glamorous. And what a better calling card for the brand to see someone carrying that? It’s just really extraordinary and hefty, and it’s the greatest gift to give.”

Kaner has shared countless times with us the importance of being a life-long learner — something that has been part of the development and execution of the Oribe holiday collaborations over the last eight years. By engaging artists from different disciplines, Oribe has created an annual moment for the haircare community to learn and appreciate the nuances of artistry, craftsmanship, materials, technique, and culture in an engaging and joyful way.

Oribe’s 2025 holiday sets are available now, both online and at all Cole’s Salon locations. In addition to the Gold Lust Liter Set and Gold Lust Collection Set, we also carry the Hair Alchemy Heatless Styling Set and Côte d’Azur Hand Wash and Crème Set.

“Cole’s guests have always supported Oribe — they’re one of our original visionary partnerships,” Kaner shared. “It makes sense. I’m from Minnesota, and they’re from Minnesota too. But they also really saw what Oribe could be in the earliest days. Most people don’t have that level of vision. I think it really speaks to their guests. We really thank the Cole’s guests for making Oribe so famous in Minnesota. We couldn’t have done it without them.”

Making Minnesota Oribe Obsessed!

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Get Winter-Ready With These Products & Services

Isabelle A. — Wed, 29 Oct 2025 13:37:42 +0000

Winter is right around the corner, which means it’s time to start preparing your skin for cold weather! We offer lots of different services and products at Cole’s to help restore and hydrate your skin all season long, but here are some fan favorites:

Our Dermaglow facial service helps get rid of dead skin cell buildup as well as peach fuzz and unwanted hair while our amazing masks push hydration back into the skin.

Another good option is our Ultra Hydration Lift treatment. This service comes with a chemical lift, a more invasive treatment that’s best to do during the winter months when the outdoor sun is not so harsh. Chemical lifts help with everything from acne, aging, sun damage, texture, tone, and even pore size.

Procell Micro Channeling is another great winter treatment. It uses small needles to trigger a collagen release wound response in the skin, which helps to plump up the skin and get rid of fine lines!

Product-wise, we’ve got you covered! During the winter our skin loses water, so it’s a good idea to add a thicker moisturizer to your routine to help lock in whatever you have. Using an oil is also a smart option, but we know not everyone loves the feeling and texture of oil. If that’s you, try Eminence’s new Ashwagandha Ultra-Rich Restorative Cream. It’ll give your skin the moisture it craves! The line is all about relaxation and restoration, and the Ashwagandha ingredient helps calm not only you but your skin as well. Plus, 89% of users noticed resorption in just 14 days!

If you’re not sure what your skin needs or what product you should be using or switching out, you can always book a free skin consultation online with our estheticians. It gives you some one on one time with our salon professionals to help answer questions, and you can also use the time to discuss and book any future appointments. See you soon!

Isabelle A. has been an esthetician at our Burnsville salon since October 2023. You can book an appointment with her here and find her on Instagram @isabelleesthestics.

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More Fall 2025 Trends! Luxury Blondes, Moody Tones and The Rise of Glass Hair

Kali B — Fri, 26 Sep 2025 16:35:37 +0000

As the seasons shift, so do our hair color cravings. Fall is always about cozy textures and richer palettes, but this year’s hair trends are taking it a step further — think luminous shine, luxury tones and effortless finishes. From dimensional blondes to moody hues, the spotlight for Fall 2025 is all about glass-like shine that elevates any shade.

Luxury Blonde

Blonde is never just blonde anymore. This season, the trend leans into high-end, refined blondes with soft dimension. Gone are the brassy, one-note shades. Instead, stylists are creating blends that feel natural, lived-in and ultra-luxurious. Think buttery champagne, creamy beige and icy ribbons layered with depth. Perfect for clients who want blonde that feels elevated without screaming “high maintenance.”

Dimensional Depth

Dimension is everything this fall. Whether you’re brunette, blonde or red, the key is to let light and shadow play together. Subtle balayage, face-framing brightness and lowlight weaving give hair a sense of movement and richness. The goal isn’t high-contrast highlights but rather a multi-tonal effect that feels both soft and striking.

Effortless Hair Color

There’s a big shift toward hair color that looks chic but effortless — almost like you woke up with it. This means blurred root melts, soft transitions and shades that grow out gracefully. It’s low-maintenance luxury at its finest. Clients want hair that works with their lifestyle while still feeling polished.

Moody Tones

Fall wouldn’t be fall without deeper hues, and this year’s moody tones are bolder than ever. Espresso brunettes, rich mahoganies, smoky coppers and even inky blacks are making a comeback. These shades bring drama, shine, and sophistication, perfect for when the air turns crisp and the wardrobe shifts darker.

Glass Hair: The Biggest Trend

Above all, the biggest trend of the season is shine. Stylists are calling it glass hair — that reflective, silky, liquid finish that makes any color pop. It’s not just about the shade you choose, but how healthy, smooth, and radiant your hair looks under the light.

Here are some top products to achieve glass hair:

Oribe Mirror Rinse – a luxe, shine-boosting treatment that transforms dull strands.
Aveda Miraculous Oil – deeply nourishing for softness and light-reflective gloss.
Bumble and bumble Styling Oil – a lightweight oil that tames frizz and enhances brilliance.

Styling tip: Apply a few drops of oil to damp hair before blow-drying, then finish with a touch on the ends for that extra sleek, polished look.

This fall, whether you’re going blonde, brunette or somewhere in between, the real focus is dimension and shine. Hair that looks healthy, effortless and radiant will always be in style, but this season, we’re chasing that glass-like glow.

Kali B. is an advanced designer at our Cedar Cliff salon and has been with Cole’s since August 2015. You can book an appointment with her here and find her on Instagram @hair_by_kali.

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2025 Fall Trends: Cool Weather, Warm Tones

Stella Johnson — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 19:34:31 +0000

The leaves may be starting to turn color, and the air might feel a bit cooler, but this fall’s hair color trends are all about warmth, depth and natural style.

Leading the pack is honey blonde — a soft, golden hue that flatters every skin tone. It blends the best of blonde and brunette, offering a sun-kissed glow that’s easy to maintain with soft roots and subtle highlights. This radiant shade brings out warmth and shine, making it a favorite for clients looking to brighten up their look without going too light.

On the opposite end of the spectrum, rich brunettes are taking over, with shades like chocolate brown, chestnut and espresso brown making waves. These multidimensional tones add luxe depth and shimmer without needing a lot of maintenance. A few caramel ribbons or glossy overlays can elevate any dark base, giving brunettes a polished, fall-ready refresh. It’s a sophisticated way to embrace cooler weather with richness and shine.

For those who love a more natural, effortlessly cool vibe, lived-in blonde continues to trend hard this season. Think balayage, root smudging and soft bronde tones that grow out beautifully between appointments. This style offers that “just back from vacation” feel with very little upkeep — ideal for busy schedules. Whether you’re transitioning from summer blonde or adding warmth to a cooler blonde base, this look gives movement and texture without demanding constant salon visits.

Stop into any Cole’s salon this fall to get the fall refresh you need this season!

Stella J. has been a designer at our Burnsville salon since July 2015. You can find her on Instagram at @hairbystellaj_.

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Try These Cute Kid Hairstyles This Back-to-School Season!

Kelsey Bohlig — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:27:25 +0000

August is flying by, and somehow it’s almost time to send the kids back to school. This means families everywhere are back to juggling busy, hectic mornings — packing lunches, picking outfits, and doing everyone’s hair.

Kelsey B., an advanced designer at our Apple Valley salon, is always on the lookout for easy hairstyles that look great, stay put, and don’t take forever to do.

“For my boys, we usually keep the sides short and leave some length on top. Then, I can style that into the ‘fluffy’ look they love,” Kelsey says. “My gol-to combo is Bumble and bumble’s Texture Cream for hold and definition, finished with a mist of Does It All hairspray. The result is a little messy and a little polished. Just right for school.”

Kelsey’s daughter likes to switch up her looks depending on the day. “We rotate between leaving her hair down and curled or adding bubble braids, sometimes both,” she says. “Bubble braids are such a fun, easy upgrade to a simple style. No matter what we’re doing, Bumble and bumble’s Hairdresser’s Invisible Oil Primer is a must. It protects her hair from heat and UV rays, and it makes styling a breeze.”

As back-to-school season picks up, we hope you give one or all of these ideas a try!

Kelsey B. has been an advanced designer at our Apple Valley salon since November 2006. She’s also one of our Wella Advocates, Bb Ambassadors, Star Throwers, In Salon Educators, and Learning Center Educators. You can find her on Instagram @hairby_kelseybohlig.

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Why The Lash Lift Is Our Top Summer Beauty Hack

Tracy Workman — Wed, 09 Jul 2025 17:47:43 +0000

When the summer sun is out and you’re spending lots of time outdoors, the last thing you want to deal with is melting mascara or other high-maintenance beauty routines. Thankfully, a lash lift offers an effortless solution for beautiful lashes all season long!

Photo by Grace / @esthibygrace

What Is A Lash Lift, Exactly?

A lash lift is essentially a perm for your natural lashes. (Don’t worry, we aren’t talking about the perms of the 1980s!) Using a safe chemical solution, your lashes are lifted and curled upward, which creates the illusion of longer, more voluminous lashes. The treatment typically takes 45-60 minutes and lasts anywhere from 6 to 8 weeks, depending on your natural lash cycle.

Photo by Emma / @emmaxesthetics

Why Are Lash Lifts Perfect For Summer?

Hot and humid summer days are not exactly makeup-friendly. With a lash lift, no matter how warm it gets outside, your lashes stay curled and defined — no pinching eyelash curler tools required! It’s also a great service for clients who prefer a more natural look. Unlike lash extensions, these are your own lashes … just better. A lift simply enhances what you already have.

For Best Results, Pair With A Tint!

If you have lighter-colored lashes (blondes, we’re looking at you), pairing your lash lift with a tint service allows you to skip your makeup bag altogether this summer. During the lifting process, your tech adds a safe, dark-colored tint to give your natural lashes a mascara-like appearance.

How To Care For Your Lash Lift

Protect your investment and help your lift last as long as possible by sticking to the following tips:

Skip the waterproof mascara: You can still wear mascara over your lash lift (and tint, if applicable) — lots of clients do! But make sure you’re using a regular formula, since waterproof formulas can weaken the lift over time.
Keep Lashes Dry for 24 Hours: After your appointment, avoid water, steam, or eye makeup for a full day to ensure best results.
Use Lash Serum: To keep your lashes strong and nourished, apply a conditioning serum regularly. We love Revitalash’s line of products!

If you’re looking for a summer-ready beauty solution that saves time, simplifies your routine, and makes your eyes look lifted and bright, a lash lift is absolutely worth it. It’s the ultimate warm-weather beauty hack that gives you a wide awake, fresh-faced look with zero effort. Ditch the curler, skip the mascara, and let your natural lashes shine!

Tracy W. is an advanced esthetician and assistant manager at our Apple Valley salon. Learn more about her work and book an appointment with her here.

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Don’t Miss Out on These Summer 2025 Trends!

Cole's Salon — Wed, 25 Jun 2025 17:55:40 +0000

From your head to your toes, we’ve got all of the hottest summer trends covered here at Cole’s! Here’s what’s popular this season:

Hair: Half-Up Soft Waves

When it comes to hair, this summer is all about embracing effortless, natural movement, making soft waves a must-have. Whether you’re aiming for a relaxed, beachy vibe or a more polished “mermaid wave” look, texture is key and can be enhanced with some light styling products. Half-up styles are also super popular right now. They help keep your hair out of your face while still showing off length and texture, striking a balance between casual chic and refined sophistication!

Skin: Dermaplaning + High-Quality Products

Summer is a perfect time to reset your skin with a facial. We have tons of options at Cole’s, but the add-on everyone is asking for right now is dermaplaning! This service uses a medical grade scalpel to gently get rid of any peach fuzz while also exfoliating dead skin and buildup. It’s great for those bright summer days when every single facial hair seems to glisten in the sun, and your skin and makeup will look so smooth.

Another big trend in skincare is looking at a product’s ingredients — is this stuff actually good for my skin, or is the product going viral for no reason? At Cole’s, we use skincare lines for professional use only, and we personalize your experience based on your specific skincare goals. Eminence is an all-natural brand that only uses plants, foods, and minerals! They also plant a tree and help a child in hunger with all your purchases. I personally love knowing I’m doing more than just helping my skin every time I do my skincare routine.

Nails: Every Color of the Rainbow

It’s time to ditch the closed-toe shoes and let your pedicure shine. This summer’s polish trends are all about bold expression, playful energy, and a little bit of nostalgia. Timeless shades like classic reds continue to make their mark, offering a look that’s both chic and sophisticated. Try Gelish’s Scandalous, or Stand Out for a deeper tone.

If you’re feeling adventurous, neon hues are making a big splash, especially vibrant pinks and electric corals that practically glow in the sunlight. Craving something cool and refreshing? Ocean blues in shades from turquoise to deep sea navy are trending, capturing a dreamy coastal vibe. And don’t forget the sunshine itself! Bold yellows are brightening things up and giving a cheerful twist to any summer look.

The Let’s Roll collection from Gelish and Morgan Taylor is right on point with these summer colors, making it the perfect go-to for updating your pedicure game this season. Book that salon appointment and get your toes ready to turn heads!

Stella J. has been a designer at our Burnsville salon since July 2015. You can find her on Instagram at @hairbystellaj.

Isabelle A. has been an esthetician at our Burnsville salon since October 2023. You can find her on Instagram at @isabelleesthestics.

Sarah B. is an advanced nail technician at our Burnsville salon and has been with Cole’s since 1997. You can find her on Instagram @sarah.b.101.

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Protect Your Skin All Summer Long With IMAGE

Isabelle A. — Sun, 15 Jun 2025 11:19:59 +0000

After surviving a harsh winter, nothing makes our team happier than those first few days of summer. The sunshine! The warmth! Pure happiness.

But before you pack up and head out for summer adventures, make sure you grab some sunscreen.

Sun protection is a must year-round (even during the winter), but it’s especially important during the summer months, when the sun’s UV rays are at their most powerful.

There are so many options out there for SPF these days, and part of our job at Cole’s is to make sure we are only carrying the best of the best in terms of products. We want your skin to stay protected, for sure … but we also want your SPF to work extra hard, improving your skin and keeping it healthy at the same time!

Our favorite SPF product is IMAGE Skincare’s Daily Prevention Advance Smartblend Mineral Moisturizer with SPF 75. This physical sunscreen sits on top of your skin and reflects UV rays before your skin can even absorb them. It’s also color-correcting — it soothes, neutralizes redness, and boosts hydration to reinforce the skin’s vital moisture barrier. Best yet, it contains antioxidants to give you an awesome all-over glow!

Of course, you need to pair your facial SPF with all-over body coverage. A great option is IMAGE’s Sheer Matte Moisturizer with SPF 30. It combines both mineral and chemical sunscreen filters, so it doesn’t leave behind a white cast! It’s also great for people who deal with oily and blemish-prone skin, smoothing your skin’s appearance and helping to minimize shine.

For re-application on the go, we love IMAGE’s Daily Prevention Protect and Refresh Mist with SPF 40. It’s a hydrating dry-oil sunscreen spray for quick and easy touchups that goes on clear, giving you a barely-there feel. Perfect for putting over your makeup and refreshing your UV protection throughout the day, and great for those easy-to-forget spots like your hair part, the tips of your ears, and the tops of your hands and feet.

Stop into your nearest Cole’s today to grab these summer must-haves, so your skin is protected while you have your fun in the sun!

Isabelle has been an esthetician at our Burnsville salon since October 2023. You can find her on Instagram at @isabelleesthetics.

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