The year of the pastel. Pantone saw a need for patience, calm, and peace in 2016 and thus selected rose quartz and serenity as there colors of the year for 2016. “Joined together Rose Quartz and Serenity demonstrate an inherent balance between a warmer embracing rose tone and the cooler tranquil blue, reflecting connection and
Continue ReadingWe hope you had a wonderful holiday season and are refreshed and ready for the new year. With January, 2016 already upon us we invite you to come to Athena and let us help you enter this new year with zest. We look forward to seeing you soon! Sincerely, Angie Lund Owner
Continue ReadingFort Collins he New Year is here! Does that mean it’s time for a new do? We vote yes! Let’s take a look at some of our favorite 2016 trends. The New Bob: Gatsby Inspired Bobs aren’t going anywhere in 2016, and while we have seen lots of takes on them over the last few
Continue ReadingThat’s right the gentleman’s haircut is back! Start 2016 with a new look or a treat for the men in your life to the full experience of a professional cut and shave in Fort Collins. What is a Gentlemen’s Cut and Shave? This isn’t a get you in, and then back out as quick as possible. This
Continue ReadingWe hope you had a fantastic November and are refreshed and ready for the holiday season. With the hustle and bustle of this exciting time of year we welcome you to come take sanctuary at Athena and let us pamper you to keep you ready and rearing to go. We look forward to seeing you
Continue ReadingFall is here, the weather is cooler, sweaters and boots are back and that means it’s time to upgrade your nails. Here is a look at our favorite manicure and pedicure trends for Fort Collins. Color, Color, Color Light Pink What’s better to offset the dark tones of fall then a pretty in pink manicure.
Continue ReadingWow, October came and went in a flash. We had so much fun with wedding parties and Halloween and now look forward to the busy holiday season. Please let us help you find that perfect way to take care of yourself and others this holiday season. It will truly be our honor. Sincerely,
Continue ReadingAt Athena Salon, Spa and Wellness we are continually enhancing our education and had a great class with Eufora in September. Our ability to offer you the best in hair and wellness in Fort Collins is dependent on our constant learning of new approaches and techniques. What Sets Eufora Apart Eufora has set the bar
Continue ReadingEveryone wants to have nice looking feet well into the fall months - if you can get away with wearing sandals, why not, right? But getting a pedicure once a month can also be expensive. That’s why it’s a good idea to try and make your pedicures last as long as possible. There are some
Continue ReadingThere’s no doubt about it - pregnancy is rough on your body! For nine months (or more), your body will be playing host to another human being. That human being will grow larger, weigh more as the days increase, and put pressure on parts of your body that you never thought about until now -
Continue ReadingStepping into a salon to get a professional blowout will do wonders if you are having a bad day or just want to feel glamorous. Blowouts can make anyone look like an instant rockstar, but keeping a blowout looking great for an entire week is a different story. If you love getting blowouts but don’t
Continue ReadingYour body goes through a lot during pregnancy, and nothing sounds better than a relaxing day at the spa. But if you read through pregnancy books and websites, you’ll see that you can’t do many of the things that you once might have enjoyed at the spa (like soaking in a hot tub). Is there
Continue ReadingA few months ago, hair was all about looking sun-kissed and as natural as possible. But that trend is making way for something a lot more colorful. The latest hair trend that’s popping up this summer (and will likely be around during the fall months too) is color blocking. You’ve probably heard of this term
Continue ReadingEvery soon-to-be mom will struggle with hair at some point during her pregnancy. There are those moms that have no problem fitting in regularly scheduled hair appointments as the months go on, and those that have a hard enough time putting hair up in a messy bun the length of the pregnancy. After the second
Continue ReadingYou’ve probably heard that you can sculpt and contour your face with makeup, but did you know that you can do the same thing with hair color? Some colors will make your face look wider or rounder while others help to slim your face down and add some definition to specific areas. It’s best to
Continue ReadingSometimes you just can’t make it to the salon for a while. But that doesn’t mean that you have to deal with mile wide roots and lots of grey hairs. There are ways to extend your color as much as possible, so that you can go on looking amazing until you have the time to
Continue ReadingThere’s a new hair color in town - well, two colors. The trend is to dye your hair two different colors by parting it directly down the middle. If this trend sounds a bit odd to you, it’s probably not one that you would feel comfortable pulling off. But if you like to live on
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