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	<description>Avantgarde Salon is a full-service salon and day spa featuring an extensive menu of professional products and a team of experienced stylists.</description>
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		<title>Massage Therapy Client Testimony</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Feb 2010 23:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sara is a massage therapist in the purest form.
I spent 8 weeks in serious pain from sciatica. I was on prescriptions pain medications and going to physical therapy. I was desperate to avoid any form of surgical intervention, and I needed relief! I have had massage treatments all over the United States but Sara’s treatment [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sara is a massage therapist in the purest form.</p>
<p>I spent 8 weeks in serious pain from sciatica. I was on prescriptions pain medications and going to physical therapy. I was desperate to avoid any form of surgical intervention, and I needed relief! I have had massage treatments all over the United States but Sara’s treatment is totally unique. When I arrived for my first [massage] I could barely get on the table. She asked specific questions about my pain. After a one hour treatment, I had the ability to move without pain.<br />
<span id="more-1154"></span> She gave me additional stretches to do at home. That night, I slept incredibly well, without my pain medication. When I compared the cost of physical therapy twice a week and the time commitment needed I realized that the best treatment and the most cost effective is the one hour massage with Sara once a week. She is the best!</p>
<p>-Judy from Grand Rapids</p>
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		<title>March Specials</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:43:02 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Get Spring Break Ready!
$50 Spring Services at Avantgarde West
One Hour Massage
All Over Color &#38; Hair Cut
Partial Foil &#38; Hair Cut
Spa Manicure &#38; Spa Pedicure
25% Off salon products with the purchase of one of these services
New Clients Only
Must present coupon. Expires 3.31.10
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>Get Spring Break Ready!</h2>
<h2>$50 Spring Services at Avantgarde West</h2>
<li>One Hour Massage</li>
<li>All Over Color &amp; Hair Cut</li>
<li>Partial Foil &amp; Hair Cut</li>
<li>Spa Manicure &amp; Spa Pedicure</li>
<li>25% Off salon products with the purchase of one of these services</li>
<li>New Clients Only</li>
<li>Must present <a href="http://avantgarde-salon.com/wp-content/uploads/March-Web-Coupons103.pdf" target="_blank">coupon</a>. Expires 3.31.10</li>
<p>________________________________________________________</p>
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		<title>10% Off Spring Break Spa Packages</title>
		<link>http://avantgarde-salon.com/events/valentines-day-spa-packages/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 30 Jan 2010 20:25:09 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Avantgarde Salon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[10% Off Spring Break Spa Packages
Relaxe and be pampered! Escape the cold and snowy winter! Get ready for spring break!
We&#8217;re ready to give you the royal treatment with one of our relaxing salon &#38; spa packages or design your own unique package!
All of our packages reflect a 10% discount and are available only at our [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h2>10% Off Spring Break Spa Packages</h2>
<p>Relaxe and be pampered! Escape the cold and snowy winter! Get ready for spring break!</p>
<p>We&#8217;re ready to give you the royal treatment with one of our relaxing salon &amp; spa packages or design your own unique package!</p>
<p>All of our packages reflect a 10% discount and are available only at our East Paris location.</p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Beach Beauty…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Spa Pedicure<br />
Full Leg Wax<br />
Bikini Wax<br />
(Brazilian Wax add $30+)<br />
<em>120</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Deep Within…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">One Hour Deep Tissue Massage<br />
Spa Pedicure<br />
Spa Manicure<br />
Malibu Hair Treatment &amp; Scalp Massage<br />
Shampoo and Style<br />
<em>167</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;"> Fresh Start…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Cleansing Body Wrap<br />
Customized Spa Facial<br />
Makeup Application and Consultation<br />
Hair Consultation<br />
<em>160</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Couples Spa Date…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">
<p style="text-align: center;">One Hour Massage for Two<br />
His and Her Manicure<br />
His and Her Pedicure<br />
<em>243</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">The Princessa…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Customized Spa Facial<br />
Spa Pedicure<br />
Spa Manicure<br />
Half Hour Massage<br />
<em>175</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Head over Heels For Your Man…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Hair Cut With Warm Facial Towel<br />
Men’s Pedicure<br />
Half Hour Massage<br />
<em>95</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Mommy or Daddy &amp; Me…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">(daughters ages 4-10)<br />
Spa Manicures for Two<br />
Cut &amp; Style for Two<br />
Make-up Lesson &amp; Application<br />
<em>133</em></p>
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Simply Pampered…</h3>
<p style="text-align: center;">Spa Manicure<br />
Spa Pedicure<br />
One Hour Massage<br />
<em>122</em></p>
<p style="text-align: left;"><em>Package discounts expire 3.31.10 and are not available with any other coupons or discounts.</em></p>
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		<title>Skin-Healthy, glōminerals Makeup Launch Event</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 04 Jan 2010 22:11:39 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Avantgarde dè Salon &#38; Spa announces the arrival of glōminerals, a mineral makeup that protects, revitalizes and restores skin, creating a luminous complexion for all skin types. Avantgarde will be hosting a glōminerals Launch Event on Wednesday, January 27th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the East Paris location. At this event you’ll be able to try this [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Avantgarde dè Salon &amp; Spa announces the arrival of glōminerals, a mineral makeup that protects, revitalizes and restores skin, creating a luminous complexion for all skin types. Avantgarde will be hosting a glōminerals Launch Event on Wednesday, January 27th from 6:30pm-8:30pm at the East Paris location. At this event you’ll be able to try this great new mineral makeup with a free makeup application session. Bring in your old makeup to receive 25% off your makeup purchase. This event is free and open to the public.<span id="more-1109"></span></p>
<p>Avantgarde is committed to providing cutting edge, high-quality, healthy products and Glōminerals is just that. “We’re so pleased to be able to offer this great new skin-healthy makeup line to our clients,” says Bonnie Moore, Salon Owner. “From the moment you put it on you’ll be able to see and feel the difference,” says Moore. Designed with healthy skin in mind, these products heal and protect the skin. glōminerals is uniquely formulated with pharmaceutical-grade ingredients, triple-milled minerals and an advanced antioxidant complex of Vitamins A, C, and E and green tea extract. All of these elements combine to give your skin a healthy, luminous complexion and a stunning glō!</p>
<p>glōminerals provides broad-spectrum UV protection and helps to defend against free radical damage. In addition it is talc-free, non-comedogenic and free of perfumes and chemical dyes, making them suitable for even the most sensitive skin types, including those with acne and rosacea.</p>
<p>For more information about the glōminerals Launch Event or this great new makeup please contact Avantgarde dè Salon &amp; Spas at 616.575.0378 or <a href="http://www.avantgarde-salon.com">www.avantgarde-salon.com</a>.</p>
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		<title>Business Milestone In Spite of Economic Recession</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 05 Oct 2009 20:06:18 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Avantgarde Salon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[October marks the second anniversary for Avantgarde dè Salon &#38; Spa of Grand Rapids and Avantgarde West of Hudsonville. Both Avantgarde locations will be holding a day of celebration in recognition of this great achievement, as well as offering month-long anniversary specials. “I feel so blessed to have a business that is able to continue [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>October marks the second anniversary for Avantgarde dè Salon &amp; Spa of Grand Rapids and Avantgarde West of Hudsonville. Both Avantgarde locations will be holding a day of celebration in recognition of this great achievement, as well as offering month-long anniversary specials. “I feel so blessed to have a business that is able to continue to grow throughout this down economy,” says Bonnie Moore, Salon Owner, “and that is why we’re celebrating!”<span id="more-1030"></span></p>
<p>Although the salon has continued to grow, it has not been immune to the effects of our economy. Yet it continues to keep its mission of ‘Making a Difference’ the driving force. “You never know the circumstances of someone’s life when they walk through the door. We’re here to make a difference because we know that everyone needs to be pampered,” says Moore.</p>
<p>Following the sudden death of her husband in 2006 Bonnie Moore, of Ada, needed to find a passion and purpose and wanted to make a difference in peoples lives. As a client of the salon, with no industry experience, Moore purchased both salons in October of 2007. After several renovation projects, acquisition of new and exclusive product lines and the addition of a small boutique, Avantgarde has establish itself as one of the finest salon and day spas in West Michigan. Most notably, Avantgarde was named Top Salon in Grand Rapids by the Grand Rapids Press in February of 2009.</p>
<p><a href="http://avantgarde-salon.com/wp-content/uploads/Anniversary-Press-Release.pdf" target="_blank">Print Full Press Release</a></p>
<p><a href="http://www.avantgarde-salon.com/media">Back to Media</a></p>
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		<title>Jessica</title>
		<link>http://avantgarde-salon.com/staff/jessica/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 21 Sep 2009 17:56:57 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Avantgarde Salon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stylist
at Avantgarde West and East Paris locations
Jessica has been with Avantgarde since August of 2009. She graduated from Chic University of Cosmetology as a licensed cosmetologist in 2000. Jessica has received specialized training with Kemon Hair Color from Italy as well as cutting classes to learn the latest trends and styles. She enjoys specializing in [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5><img class="align" title="Jessica" src="/wp-content/uploads/jessica.jpg" alt="Jessica" />Stylist<br />
at Avantgarde West and East Paris locations</h5>
<p>Jessica has been with Avantgarde since August of 2009. She graduated from Chic University of Cosmetology as a licensed cosmetologist in 2000. Jessica has received specialized training with Kemon Hair Color from Italy as well as cutting classes to learn the latest trends and styles. She enjoys specializing in hair color and working with curly hair.</p>
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		<title>Allison</title>
		<link>http://avantgarde-salon.com/staff/allison/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2009 18:51:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Avantgarde Salon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stylist/Color Specialist
at Avantgarde West
Allison has been working as a Licensed Cosmetologist at Avantgarde since 2005. She is the Kemon Color Coach for Avantgarde West. In October of 2009 Allison travelled to Italy where she attended the Kemon Color training school. She also specializes in haircutting, facials, pedicures, manicures and waxing.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5><img class="align" title="Allison" src="/wp-content/uploads/allison.jpg" alt="Allison" />Stylist/Color Specialist<br />
at Avantgarde West</h5>
<p>Allison has been working as a Licensed Cosmetologist at Avantgarde since 2005. She is the Kemon Color Coach for Avantgarde West. In October of 2009 Allison travelled to Italy where she attended the Kemon Color training school. She also specializes in haircutting, facials, pedicures, manicures and waxing.</p>
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		<title>Katie</title>
		<link>http://avantgarde-salon.com/staff/katie/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:45:06 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stylist
at Avantgarde West
Katie has been with Avantgarde since December of 2007. She graduated from Excel Cosmetology School as a Licensed Cosmetologist in 2006 and has received specialized training with Bedhead, Kemon Hair Color from Italy and TNG World Wide. Katie enjoys working with hair color and specializes in cutting curly or thin hair.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5><img class="align" title="Katie" src="/wp-content/uploads/katie.jpg" alt="Katie" />Stylist<br />
at Avantgarde West</h5>
<p>Katie has been with Avantgarde since December of 2007. She graduated from Excel Cosmetology School as a Licensed Cosmetologist in 2006 and has received specialized training with Bedhead, Kemon Hair Color from Italy and TNG World Wide. Katie enjoys working with hair color and specializes in cutting curly or thin hair.</p>
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		<title>Brenda</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Avantgarde Salon</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Administrative Assistant
at Avantgarde West
Brenda has been with Avantgarde since October of 2007. Prior to working for Avantgarde she worked in sales as well as owning her own business. Brenda enjoys working for a faith-based business, meeting new people and making a difference in people&#8217;s lives.
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			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5><img class="align" title="Brenda" src="/wp-content/uploads/brenda.jpg" alt="Brenda" />Administrative Assistant<br />
at Avantgarde West</h5>
<p>Brenda has been with Avantgarde since October of 2007. Prior to working for Avantgarde she worked in sales as well as owning her own business. Brenda enjoys working for a faith-based business, meeting new people and making a difference in people&#8217;s lives.</p>
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		<title>Becky</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2009 21:21:46 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Stylist/Nail Technician
at Avantgarde West
Becky has been with Avantgarde since January of 2003. She graduated as a Licensed Cosmetologist from Booker Institute of Cosmetology in 2002. Becky has received specialized training in advanced cutting as well as with TIGI and Kemon Hair Color from Italy. In addition, she has also received special training with Axxium Nails [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<h5><img class="align" title="Becky" src="/wp-content/uploads/becky.jpg" alt="Becky" />Stylist/Nail Technician<br />
at Avantgarde West</h5>
<p>Becky has been with Avantgarde since January of 2003. She graduated as a Licensed Cosmetologist from Booker Institute of Cosmetology in 2002. Becky has received specialized training in advanced cutting as well as with TIGI and Kemon Hair Color from Italy. In addition, she has also received special training with Axxium Nails and Creative Nails. Becky enjoys working with artificial and natural nails as well as doing color services.</p>
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