A very rare Saturday post from me BUT one I wanted to get out before the holidays for 2 reasons. One, I think it’s SO important to support small businesses especially during the holidays and this trying time. Small businesses especially are struggling. I know this pandemic has affected my business greatly. Two, I think some of the businesses I’m highlighting in today’s posts would make some really kick butt last minute gifts! Every small business began with one person’s (sometimes 2 persons) dream. A dream to create a business by sharing something they are passionate about. A dream to help others because they know they could make a difference. And a dream to have a job they truly, truly love. I’m a small business myself and these were my very own dreams when I launched HOLB almost 4 years ago. So today I’m delighted to give you my small business Saturday roundup and share my favorites ones to support!
ETOILE COSMETIC MEDICINE STUDIO
The love I have for Etoile Cosmetic Medicine and the ladies behind it RUNS DEEP. And I mean really deep. So honored to share them in my small business Saturday. Etoile is the #1 voted Medspa in Morris and Essex county yet again this year and it’s clear why. They offer injectables (Botox, filler, Xeomin), laser treatment, chemical peels, microdermobrasion and so much more.
As you may recall, I first went to them to have fillers put in my lips this summer. More on that post here.
During that appointment I had a skin analysis and decided to go back and have filler put in my cheeks a few months later. More on that process here. Both times I had injectables done I couldn’t have been happier with the results. So natural and my features were just enhanced rather than altered. I have now begun to have laser hair removal and will recap that experience in a few months once we are done. It takes about 5-6 sessions spaced 5-6 weeks apart for full laser treatment to be complete.
BUT what really sets Eoile apart from anyone else is their VISIA skincare analysis. To be able to find out how my skin is aging and what my skin is lacking was truly life changing. From there Etoile will recommend what to add into your existing skincare regimen. Less than 6 months later and my skin has never looked better AND is actually 10 years younger just from using what they recommended. My Mom recently went to Etoile and she too was blown away! In January, I will share a full skincare post highlighting some of the products, but a great gift idea would be a gift card from Etoile to have a treatment done. Trust me, it’s the gift that will make a difference in one of your most important assets — your face!
DISCOUNT CODE: Mention Tammy from House of Leo Blog for 15% injectables for 1st time clients.
CONTACT: Etoile Cosmetic Medicine Studio website | CALL: 973-668-9106
MERMAID HAIR BY NICOLE
Can you believe I’m coming up on 1 year with my hair extensions? Probably one of the best things I did in all of 2020 was take the plunge and get extensions. The amount of compliments and questions I get on my hair is crazy.
I shared everything you need to know about hair extensions in this post and also did a 6 month follow up blog post that you can read here.
I have found so many girls want extensions but they are scared to do them. Scared you’ll damage your hair. Scared of the cost. Rest assured, the extensions I have will not ruin your hair with proper care (it’ll actually help with natural growth) and as for the cost? It’s the most affordable for the quality of hair you get as the hair will last close to a year if not more with proper care! If you’ve been on the fence thinking about getting them or know someone who wants them a gift card from Mermaid Hair by Nicole might be just what you need to help you get your best head of hair yet!
And Nicole is lovely. Her studio is right out of her home which is great especially during this pandemic and once you sit down in her chair you’ll instantly feel like old girlfriends!
DISCOUNT: Nicole will give you $300 off when you mention House of Leo at booking! *New clients only. Not available on previous purchases.
Prices with my $300 discount:
18 inch starting at $850
24 inch starting at $1000
CONTACT: Mermaid Hair By Nicole website | Instagram
MODERN BEAUTY STUDIO
The next small business Saturday I’m sharing is Modern Beauty Studio. Want the perfect eyebrows? Clara is your girl! (And personally I adore her so much). I originally met Clara my 2nd year of blogging. I walked into her studio with over drawn in brows that looked downright evil and walked out hours later with perfectly microbladed eyebrows that I’m still obsessed with years later! Not to mention she has become a friend for life.
Seems there are a gazillion places that do microblading these days but sadly not all artists are created equally. Clara knows her stuff. To this day, I still get compliments on my brows. My good friend just recently had her brows done and they look unbelievable.
You can read more about microblading in this post and my follow up in this post.
Over the years, Clara has expanded her business to not only include the best mircoblading in the tri-state area but she also does permanent makeup, brow lamination, eyelash extensions, fibroblast skin tightening and vampire facials.
DISCOUNT: 25% off through 12/31. Must book any date online and enter code Tammy (BIGGEST discount yet!)
CONTACT: Modern Beauty Studio website | Instagram
MOD39
We’ve covered skin, hair and brows. Let’s mix some fashion into my small business Saturday recommendations. I just recently featured pieces from the newly launched Mod39. Owned by 2 local Monmouth County moms who were both former merchants for Saks Fifth Avenue — these ladies sure know how to choose pieces for moms who want to look stylish with high quality yet affordable pieces.
Mod39 sells their pieces both on Instagram and Facebook. You can dm/message them to order or you’ll comment the word “OWN” on the piece you want that they posted and they will message you to arrange payment.
I shared my 1st haul from them last weekend and you clearly all loved them. They will ship anywhere in the US but they also offer FREE local delivery. So for any last minute gifts you can still get them dropped right off to you!
They are also running a gift card special on their Instagram page.
Purchase a $50 gift card – receive an extra $10 bonus
Purchase a $100 – receive an extra $20 bonus
CONTACT: Mod39 Instagram page | Mod39 Facebook page
And that wraps up my small business Saturday roundup and the ones I love to support. I can whole heartedly say that each brand in this post means the world to me. Each owner takes such pride in her company and not only will you love your service, product and customer service from them but you’ll end up with a friend for life. That’s truly why these 4 businesses made my small business Saturday post. They have that personal touch that goes beyond what they offer. If you are still gift giving I hope you’ll consider supporting one if not all of these special small businesses this holiday season and beyond!
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