lakroix.com http://lakroix.com Lakroix Creative Services Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:21:12 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.7.1 en hourly 1 Brazilian Blowout see the video! http://lakroix.com/?p=595 http://lakroix.com/?p=595#comments Tue, 10 Aug 2010 01:21:12 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=595 Click here to view the amazing results from getting a Brazilian Blowout!

Brazilian Blowout video!

Available at:

Shorteez
The Urban Hair Shop
10 4th Street E. Side door
Cornwall, ON K6H2H8
(613) 933-3258
www.shorteez.ca

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=595 Brazilian Blowout! Now available at Shorteez! http://lakroix.com/?p=584 http://lakroix.com/?p=584#comments Mon, 09 Aug 2010 19:53:12 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=584 Rony, owner of Shorteez Urban Hair Shop in Cornwall, Ontario explains that good candidates for the Brazilian Blowout are anyone who have frizzy, damaged or processed hair. The treatment can be performed on every hair type (fine/course/frizzy, curly), as well as hair that has been permed, Japanese straightened and extensions. Therefore, with proper communication and a well considered application, everyone can benefit from the Brazilian Blowout smoothing treatment.

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Testimonial
I cannot compliment the bb enough!!! My hair before the blowout was just so awful. After using a flat iron for years, my hair was really damaged and starting to break off in the front. I realized I had to quit using the flat iron and wear my hair wavy, which is a wavy-frizzy. And then I saw the ad in US Weekly and hair life has been wonderful since. I am a huge advocate of this, I wish there was a way more people could know about this!!! Its amazing and I make sure I tell everyone possible and encourage hairstylist to get trained asap! I know this sounds cheesy, but for those of us with frizzy hair know what an impact the bb can have on our hair… its one of the greatest things I have ever been introduced to! Thank you so much to whoever invented the bb, its been a real hair saver, literally!!!

Shorteez
The Urban Hair Shop
10 4th Street E. Side door
Cornwall, ON K6H2H8
(613) 933-3258
www.shorteez.ca

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=584 Three degrees of separation with the Queen of England… http://lakroix.com/?p=574 http://lakroix.com/?p=574#comments Fri, 09 Jul 2010 14:56:05 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=574 Because of my friend Rony from Shorteez Urban Hair Shop, I now have three degrees of separation from her majesty, the Queen of England. Rony opened his shop for his client Judy Bobka, this seems normal you say… but it was Sunday July 4th at 9 am (a day that the shop is normally closed). Read the story from the Cornwall Free News: Cornwall Ontario’s Judy Bobka meets HRM Queen Elizabeth II in Toronto – July 2010

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Lakroix Creative Services
Cornwall, Ontario
613-362-2972
info@lakroix.com

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=574 Looking for work or employees in S D & G and Cornwall? http://lakroix.com/?p=560 http://lakroix.com/?p=560#comments Wed, 07 Jul 2010 19:18:26 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=560 The Talent Scout is an on-line job portal dedicated exclusively to job opportunities in the Counties of Stormont, Dundas and Glengrarry, including the City of Cornwall.

With The Talent Scout, Employers can reach out to local applicants, using a targeted and affordable online recruitment advertising tool.

Visit them today www.thetalentscout.ca

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613-362-2972
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]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=560 One of a kind gift wrapping! http://lakroix.com/?p=541 http://lakroix.com/?p=541#comments Sat, 26 Jun 2010 22:30:45 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=541 You’re going to a party, you need to bring a gift… and you want to make sure it’s original

It’s true what they say, “it’s the thought that counts”… make it count big time with this simple yet very unique gift wrapping technique.

Here is a list of what you will need.

- white or any solid coloured wrapping paper
- tape
- a big bow (preferably the same colour as the wrapping paper)
- a colour printer
- a computer
- label paper (the ones that are a full sheet in 8.5 X 11
- scissors
- pictures of the person who will be receiving the gift or images that relate to the reason of the gift.

Note on picture selection: if the gift is for a house warming choose images of homes, for a baby shower choose baby toys, for a wedding anniversary dig out the pictures you took at the wedding… you get the idea here, the possibilities are endless.

1. wrap the gift like you would normally do.
2. print out on label paper a selection of images, you can have these all in the same or different sizes and cut them.
3. pull the sticker (images) paper off its backing and place these in a uneven wreath pattern on the top or largest side of the box.
4. after sticking the images on the gift you will be left a space in the centre, this is where you place the bow.

As you can see, this is a simple and fun project to do. Kids love this too because they get to see old pictures and encourage discussion on fun times from the past.

Here is a picture of one I just finished creating.

Have fun!

A simple and fun way to wrap!

A simple and fun way to wrap!






















Lakroix Creative Services
Cornwall, Ontario
613-362-2972
info@lakroix.com

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=541 New products at Shorteez! http://lakroix.com/?p=484 http://lakroix.com/?p=484#comments Thu, 10 Jun 2010 22:47:55 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=484 We’re very excited about all these new products now offered at Shorteez.
La Brasiliana’s Dieci! All In One Treatment is a great solution for frizz and uncontrollable hair. A wonderful product with great results. Dieci’s role is to penetrate hair and strengthen it’s structure to prevent hair breakage, prevent frizz and eliminate split ends. Dieci All In One Treatment with Keratin and Collagen also works as a colour sealer, thermal protector and enhances both shine and body as well as being extremely nourishing to leave hair in silky and manageable condition. An excellent anti static and detangler. Recommended to use after any Keratin Treatment on the market as a daily maintainance product. Keratin and Collagen based. Sodium free.

A great solution for frizz and uncontrollable hair!

A great solution for frizz and uncontrollable hair!



























Aricolor is an innovative formula without peroxide or ammonia. The colour fades after 6-10 shampoos, depending on the porosity of the hair and knowing that dark colors are more durable than lighter.
Wild colours!

Wild colours!


With just 1-2 drops of argan hair applied to hair. Split ends can be avoided using argan oil and damaged hair can be restored. Argan oil health benefits for hair also include providing an remarkable shine to dull hair. It not only prevents hair damage due to styling and outdoor activities, but also improves elasticity and reduces hair loss due to breakage.

New line of Argan Oil (Moroccan Oil) products.

New line of Argan Oil (Moroccan Oil) products.




























Shorteez
The Urban Hair Shop
10 4th Street E. Side door
Cornwall, ON K6H2H8
(613) 933-3258
www.shorteez.ca

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=484 Website hosting… what we offer! http://lakroix.com/?p=479 http://lakroix.com/?p=479#comments Fri, 04 Jun 2010 15:02:54 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=479 Lakroix Creative Service help you attract more customer & quickly communicate news about your business and more with a great website! It’s easy as 1, 2, 3.

Here is a breakdown of what services we offer:

What is our web hosting - what services we provide, and how we do it?
In collaboration with Hostworm.ca, Lakroix Creative Services offers hosting packages starting as low as $4.99/month. We have basic informational sites up to complete e-commerce services available:

$4.99/month includes: 5 email, 100 MB disc space, 500 MB transfer to
$29.99/month includes: 100 emails, 1 GB storage, 10 GB transfer, SQL cart functions, wordpress & zencart.
All of our sites include built-in tools to help you build and manage  your new website.

What is the cost structure for each component of our services?
Fully designed sites start at only $299.99 (this includes a hosting package for a year, your domain name, and 3 pages).

What are the web design services we provide?
We create basic business “find me” websites  all the way to “buy me” e-commerce (online catalog) websites.

The benefits of using a local company vs a national company vs doing the design?
- Lakroix Creative Services & Hostworm.ca  have been hosting sites for more than 12 years with mirrored servers in 6 locations around the  world.
- We offer 24hrs email support and clients can control everything through and easy to use online control panel.
- We’re local, we know the community (and live here too) and we know what your customers are looking for, this is a key advantage we have over a national company.

Call or email us today!

Lakroix Creative Services
Cornwall, Ontario
613-362-2972
info@lakroix.com

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Shorteez
The Urban Hair Shop
10 4th Street E. Side door
Cornwall, ON K6H2H8
(613) 933-3258
www.shorteez.ca

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=472 Peanut butter, pecan & chocolate chip cookies http://lakroix.com/?p=451 http://lakroix.com/?p=451#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:56:55 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=451 I got the urge to bake today, so I decided to make (what I call) my best cookies ever! As the title says, these awesome cookies have tons of good things in them. To clarify, the ingredients are good, but the fat content is a little high, but boy are they worth the extra 10 minutes you’ll be doing at the gym later.

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1/2 cup  granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup  butter
1/2 cup peanut butter
1 egg
1 1/4 cup white or whole wheat flour
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1/2 of finely chopped semi-sweet chocolate chips
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp salt

Mix sugars, butter, peanut butter & egg til light and fluffy. Sift flour, baking soda, baking powder and salt, stir-in to first mixture, then add chocolate chips & pecans (only until combined). Take the dough out of the bowl, make a ball out of it and wrap in clear plastic wrap (or parchment paper). Refrigerate for at least 3 hours (this is the most important step in this recipe).

When ready to cook the cookies, heat oven to 375 degrees. Shape dough into 1 1/4 inch balls. Place about 3 inches apart on un-greased cookie sheet. Flatten slightly in crisscrossed pattern with a fork dipped in sugar. Bake until light brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool 2 minutes, remove from cookie sheet.

Tps & Tricks: when these come out of the oven you might say to yourself: “these cookies look underdone”… don’t be fooled, these tasty treats still cook while they’re cooling.

Enjoy!

Lakroix Creative Services
Cornwall, Ontario
613-362-2972
info@lakroix.com

]]> http://lakroix.com/?feed=rss2&p=451 Easter treats, made easy http://lakroix.com/?p=440 http://lakroix.com/?p=440#comments Fri, 02 Apr 2010 20:11:56 +0000 Tony http://lakroix.com/?p=440 With Easter just around the corner here is a simple treat/loot bag you can make.

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You will need:
- Easter print plastic bags (you can get these for about $1 for a 30 pack)
- Jelly beans, mini chocolate eggs and any small candies
- tissue paper
- small pieces of ribbon

The first thing you need to do is create the “grass” for the bottom of the bag. You can achieve this by cutting lengthwise very thin strips of tissue paper with your scissors. If you happen to have a rotary cutter and cutting mat, this will be much faster.

Now that we’re done with the hard part (yes, you read right, that was the hard part), put a small hand-full of the strips of tissue paper in the bottom of the bag, then simply start adding as much (or as little) candy and chocolates as you wish into the bag.

To finish is off, take a few pieces of ribbon and tie the bag closed. And voila!, you have a simple, yet pretty “crafty” Easter treat/loot bag.

I just made 20 of these bags, and it cost less than $16 total in supplies.

Happy Easter everyone.

Lakroix Creative Services
Cornwall, Ontario
613-362-2972
info@lakroix.com

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