One of Atelier May’s unique services is our shampooing procedure. Most salons use shampooing for a quick wash before beginning any hair procedure (i.e. cutting, dying, perm, etc…). However, at Atelier May the shampooing procedure is the first step toward your relaxation and rejuvenation. This shampooing technique is from Japan and provides both a proper cleansing of the hair and scalp, and also a refreshing massage of head and hair. Atelier May staff take their time to wash your hair, and give you a state of calm and release of tension. Unlike most salons, Atelier May’s shampoo chairs are automated, and recline to give you utmost comfort and luxury for this procedure. As a final element to this entire relaxation procedure, upon completion of your shampooing, the staff will massage your shoulders and neck to remove any final tension from the stresses of your everyday life.[more info] Atelier May also offers a facial mask that can accompany the relaxing shampoo procedure. This facial mask is specially designed to permeate deeply into your skin and moisturize and revitalize your face. This facial will replenish vital nutrients and vitamins to your skin, giving your face a soft and smooth texture, and after only 15 minutes your face will feel almost as if being born again.[price list] At Atelier May, we welcome all mothers to bring their children. Our staff will graciously watch over your children in our play room while you are being attended to. The guilt of having someone else watch your children, while you ‘spend the day at the salon’ is not a part of Atelier May’s goal. We want families, and in particular mothers to feel comfortable, relaxed and guilt free from taking the time to beautify and spoil themselves. That is why, Atelier May has a children’s area for infants and toddlers to amuse themselves while their mother is being attended to by our staff. The play room is available in the Toronto location as well. Atelier May is not a salon only for women. Atelier May wants to welcome men as well through its doors, for a little rest and relaxation. Atelier May wishes to offer its services to men as well as women. For men who care about their hair are invited to be a part of the Atelier May experience. Atelier May wants to extend all of its many services to our male clientele because we feel that men should care about their appearance as much as women. At Atelier May we hope that our male clientele will come for the same reasons as the women, to relax and rejuvenate themselves after a stressful day of work. For Children Every month at Atelier May we will have a “Kids Day” whereby children of members of Atelier May can get their hair cut at a discounted rate. Parents need only make a reservation before hand (due to the high volume of customer bookings), and bring their child and membership card to take advantage of this monthly promotion. Extended Hours Once a month Atelier May will offer one day during the week with extended op erating hours. This promotion is for those clients who usually have trouble making it during regular work hours because of other commitments. Atelier May offers this promotion so that Mothers can take a break in the evening while Dad watches the kids, or vice versa. It is also the intention of Atelier May to promote family time on the weekend, so this way, for those clients who usually come on a weekend because they have other commitments during the week will have a chance to make the extend hours, so that they can have their weekend for some quality family time, or any other occasion. Seminars Occasionally, Atelier May wants to offer to their members special seminars about beauty and health which they may attend for free, to discuss and learn about better ways to maintain their beauty, and achieve better health. These seminars will give members an opportunity to ask questions and entertain discussions pertaining to that particular seminar and its topics. Atelier May also offers its services for special occasions and events. Consultations for any special occasion can be arranged so that proper organization can be made to allot the proper amount of time to prepare and beautify the client. This service is a total package, including full Hair and make-up styling, to manicure, pedicure, and nail design. This service will also include skin treatments if so desired. Furthermore, this service is not restricted to Atelier May. Atelier May will send its staff directly to your desired location so that you can make better use of your time, and eliminating travel time between Atelier May, and your special occasion. When providing this service Atelier May will provide this service for as long as you need for the day. Thus, if the special occasion is a wedding, then the Atelier May staff will accompany you for the day, making sure that you always look your best for photo shoots, and guests. We at Atelier May know that these special occasions are made more memorable when you don’t have to worry about how you look to others or in photographs. The first concern for Atelier May is to protect our customers from any possible damaging or ill effects of bad products. Therefore, Atelier May prides itself on using only high quality products that are imported directly from Japan, and which have been personally tested on the staff of Atelier May to protect and insure a high standard of quality for our customers. Atelier May believes that the first step in protecting both your hair and skin is in the most fundamental of elements; water. At Atelier May, mineral rich water is the key to the revitalization and the preservation of your skin and hair. The human body is composed mostly of water, therefore, the answer to good health and vitality must be in water. Acquario is Atelier May’s answer to achieving this vitality. The Nail technician at Atelier May is one of the highlights to our staff. She is certified and trained in both Japan and Canada. Her nail art can be found in “Nails Magazine” an American publication about nails and nail art, as well as Japanese Magazines that specializes in nail beauty and care. Our technician is always willing to recommend and discuss the best treatment, as well as design and create the most beautiful and elaborate art for your nails.[price list]