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Help Isle of You Hair Color Studio grow into a new, bigger space and create more awesome for everyone!

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Looking for a bigger box of awesome

Looking for a bigger box of awesome

Looking for a bigger box of awesome

Looking for a bigger box of awesome

Looking for a bigger box of awesome

Help Isle of You Hair Color Studio grow into a new, bigger space and create more awesome for everyone!

Help Isle of You Hair Color Studio grow into a new, bigger space and create more awesome for everyone!

Help Isle of You Hair Color Studio grow into a new, bigger space and create more awesome for everyone!

Help Isle of You Hair Color Studio grow into a new, bigger space and create more awesome for everyone!

Isle of You Hair Color Studio
Isle of You Hair Color Studio
Isle of You Hair Color Studio
Isle of You Hair Color Studio
1 Campaign |
Pittsburgh, United States
$365 USD 7 backers
4% of $8,600 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

So this is a story about a hair salon.

Isle of You Hair Color Studio is a cozy, intimate boutique salon in Pittsburgh's trendy Lawrenceville neighborhood, offering customized, full service hair care and select accessoriess, art and jewelry, featuring local artists. It started as a small, one-person operation featuring the passion and skill of this person: 

Shari in the salon

I'm Shari, and I started Isle of You Hair Color Studio after many years working in corporate hair color education for manufacturers. Being a casualty of two corporate downsizings ignited a burning desire to mold my own future, and create a world where I could control my own destiny. Or at least my own work day. I loved education and training, but the politics and pressures of the corporate world will wear on a girl after a while, and I just wanted to create a little place where I could do some pretty hair, till I figured out what to do next. The cool thing is that through this, I rediscovered how much I loved doing hair- and hair color in particular. I fell in love with being a hair colorist all over again, and the beating heart of my sweet little studio came to life in my hands. It is a cool, cozy little salon where I get to make awesome people feel beautiful. It's a place where people like to come and hang out, look at all the pretty handmade things, chit chat, and leave looking and feeling their best. I love being a hairstylist, and I have never been happier.

So now.... the good news is that the business thrived and I had to make a decision: either expand and grow, or go back to the corporate world. We decided to jump off the cliff, and build some wings on the way down. Isle of You is expanding! This is both exhilarating and terrifying, but it's the best kind of scary there is. We've signed the lease on a new location just a half block away from the original space. The new space is double the size of the original studio, so it will have some cool new features, like a private styling room for hair extensions, color, or anything else that folks might want some privacy away from the rest of the salon. We'll also  be able to offer some new services like manicures and pedicures, spray tanning AND, a new treatment I'm really excited about: Teeth Whitening! In fact, that is one of the perks we're offering! So to do all this, I need some more stylists. I've hired the first of our new staff, an incredibly talented young stylist, and he is doing fantastic! I found a wonderful nail tech who will be joining us in August, and I'm looking for a select few more people to complete the team. I'm also upgrading everything from the salon equipment and furniture to the website and online booking system. And..... that's where we need some help. We're trying to do this without getting buried by big, high-interest bank loans. (We'd also like to avoid high-interest loans from guys with names like Jimmy Knuckles.) We're doing most of the work ourselves with the help of friends and family, and hiring professionals to do what we can't. We're trying to raise some capital to cover costs like new flooring and lighting, a security system and other important details. Creating this new space to be as warm and inviting as the current one is important to me, and I also want it to embody beauty and an appreciation for excellence. I want it to be a place where people are comfortable and pampered, where they can relax with a coffee or glass of wine, confident that they will emerge refreshed and beautiful.

What We Need & What You Get

Here is a short list of what we will need to complete this project:

 

Flooring

$5,000.00

Awning/sign

$1,500.00

Lighting (full spectrum lights for optimum color visibility)

$800.00

Alarm system

$500.00

Chairs, mirrors and misc. other equipment

$1,200.00

Shelving

$500.00

Computer

$800.00

Sound system

$300.00

Total:

10600

 We're only trying to raise part of the total in this campaign (though if we can raise most of it we will be ecstatic!) If we don't reach our funding goals, the funds we do raise will be used for the most important/pricey things first, and we'll move on to other funding options for the rest. (Hopefully not Jimmy Knuckles.)

What's in it for you

Isle of You is located in Lawrenceville, which is a fantastic Pittsburgh neighborhood that is growing and evolving, full of art and music and fun. We LOVE being in Lawrenceville, and so have named all our cool perks after iconic Lawrenceville landmarks. We've created a variety of perks at different contribution levels, keeping in mind that some folks who might consider helping might already have a hairdresser they love, or maybe don't live close enough to come take advantage of hair services. Here's some of the the fun stuff we're offering: for $10 you get an Isle of You wristband and an adorable I Love You (Isle of You- get it?) rubber duckie. We found these sexy cool charms, available for $20 in the "Stanton Ave" perk, and you also get a rubber duckie. There's a limited amount of each, available while they last. If you have a preference please let me know, otherwise we'll chose for you.

TGIF charm- one side reads TGIF, other side reads "Thank God I'm Fabulous"Love charm- on side reads "Love" other side reads "to the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world!"

(the Love charm reads "To the world you may be one person, but to one person you are the world!")

You'll also find  travel hair products for $15,     Wella travel size dealT-shirts and other Isle of You swag. Be sure to check out the Art All Night perk: for $40 you get a book of coupons worth over $200 in savings! BOGO hair cuts, free kids cuts, 1/2 price services, discounts on home care products- it's probably the best deal we have on here. Also check out the hair service packages and the newest addition to our service menu- LED Teeth Whitening from Smilesational! Whiten up to 6 shades in one 15 minute session. HALF PRICE exclusively through this campaign, for a limited time.

We think you'll find they're are all great, value-added offers, and you can give them as gifts if you don't want to use them yourself. Please check them out and see if something appeals to you! We'll post more pictures along the way. If you live too far away to take advantage of hair services, a stylish Isle of You T-shirt or wrist band will compliment your wardrobe and rocket your AR (awesomeness rating) off the chart. AND THE DUCKS!! Who can resist the Isle of You/I Love You Ducks?

                       Isle of You/I love you rubber duckie

Oh, *also*, we're planning a fabulous grand opening party in the fall, featuring live music by local artists, and yummy foods prepared by some talented friends. (more details to come.) I hope you will consider joining us!

Other Ways You Can Help

Hey, times are tough and I know it might be tough to donate- but you can still help us a LOT in other ways:
  • SHARE THIS!!! Please help us get the word out and make some noise about our campaign. Use the Indiegogo share tools!
  • Share on Facebook and Twitter! 
  • And we really need folks to come swing hammers and sling paint. C'mon, it'll be just like that scene in Tom Sawyer. You know you want to- you'll have tons of fun and be the envy of all your friends. (no, really.)
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Choose your Perk

the LOLA

$10 USD
One of our exclusive Isle of You Hair Color Studio wristbands, AND a sweet little Isle of You/I love you rubber duckie! And good karma, wishes for untold blessings to be heaped upon your person, plus your name added to a commemorative "thank you" plaque to be featured prominently in the new space.
Estimated Shipping
August 2013
1 out of 200 of claimed

the LOLA 2

$15 USD
Travel size Wella Brilliance shampoo and conditioner to keep your color fresh and your hair shiny and healthy. Packed in a cool little muslin travel bag, along with our stylish Isle of You wristband and a coupon good for $10 off any service.
Estimated Shipping
July 2013
0 out of 75 of claimed

the Stanton Avenue

$20 USD
This is a fun one. You get an I Love You/Isle of You rubber duckie PLUS a unique, sassy, sexy-cool charm to wear as a pendant or hang from your rear view mirror. Choose between two different charms (see pics for details) first come first served while supplies last! And of course you also get our undying love and eternal gratitude, and your name emblazoned on a thank you plaque in the new salon.
Estimated Shipping
August 2013
0 out of 36 of claimed

the Butler St.

$25 USD
Gift certificate for $10 toward any service, plus an Isle of You Hair Color Studio wristband, one-a those cool little rubber duckies, our eternal gratitude, karmic blessings and your name emblazoned on a thank you plaque to be prominently featured in the new space. Share with a friend- makes a great gift
Estimated Shipping
August 2013
1 out of 200 of claimed

the Doughboy

$30 USD
Exclusive, limited edition Isle of You Hair Color Studio T-shirt. Get in touch with your inner awesome and conquer the world wearing your new confidence inspiring t-shirt! Available in women's and men's sizes- PLEASE SPECIFY SIZE!
Estimated Shipping
August 2013
0 out of 50 of claimed

the Art All Night

$40 USD
Book of 10 Isle of You Hair Color Studio coupons; up to $200 in savings, starting with a FREE HAIR CUT! Then, save big on other services you love or some you haven't tried yet! Coupons for free kids cut, or you and a friend save half off both haircuts, 25% off any retail purchase, 1/2 off hair color, BOGO haircare products,and more! Book is good for a year, and makes a great gift! OH yeah, AND we'll put your name on the awesome Thank You plaque in the new salon!
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July 2013
0 out of 50 of claimed

the Isle of You Hair Wrap

$45 USD
More than decoration, your hair wrap is a creation that tells the story of YOU, using color, special knotting techniques, beads and charms, with your hair as the core. Use your own beads or charms that have meaning, or choose from ours, and let us weave your unique tapestry you can wear as long as you like.
0 out of 100 of claimed

the Arsenal

$50 USD
Pre-booking our newest service- professional LED TEETH WHITENING by Smilesational! 2-6 shades whiter in as little as 15 minutes. Safe and painless. Regularly $99 for 15 minutes, now HALF PRICE exclusively through our indiegogo campaign! Only 100 available at this price; Buy multiple sessions, and use up to 3 in one visit or in separate visits- your call!
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July 2013
0 out of 100 of claimed

the Allegheny River

$60 USD
Blow-out and style, eyebrow wax and makeup touch up (date of your choice) plus A precision hair cut with Shari, plus two home care products chosen just for you. AND, a ticket to the grand opening party for the new space. Not to mention, our eternal gratitude, karmic blessings and your name emblazoned on a thank you plaque to be prominently featured in the new space.
1 out of 100 of claimed

the 52nd Street

$100 USD
For $100, you get a precision hair cut by Shari, the Isle of You coupon book, a wristband, a charm AND a rubber duckie! PLUS an invitation to our grand opening party- AND your name on our Thank You plaque in the new salon!
2 out of 100 of claimed

the Washington's Landing

$200 USD
A precision cut and color and/or highlight, designed especially for you by Shari, PLUS an eyebrow wax, makeup touch up and two home care products specially chosen just for you, so you can recreate your stunning new look at home. And, of course, our eternal gratitude, bountiful karmic blessings and your name emblazoned on a thank you plaque to be prominently featured in the new space. Oh, AND... A ticket to our awesome grand opening party this fall!
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July 2013
0 out of 10 of claimed

the Cookie Tour

$300 USD
One full year of great hair cuts for men or women (maximum of one per month) plus 10% off all home care products for one year. Plus your name added to our Wall of Fame plaque in the new salon. AND... A ticket to our awesome grand opening party this fall!
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July 2013
0 out of 20 of claimed

the 40th Street Bridge

$600 USD
Family haircuts for one full year. Hair cuts for two adults and up to two kids under 12 or one teenager under 16. Maximum of one cut per person per month. PLUS 10% off all home care products for one year. AND we'll put your name on our cool plaque in the new salon. AND... A ticket for the whole family to attend our awesome grand opening party this fall!
Estimated Shipping
July 2013
0 out of 10 of claimed
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