Michelle is back!

Hi Everyone!

I'm back from my trip and I am delighted to be home. I injured my knee before leaving so it was a tough week in New Jersey using a wheelchair and a cane. It gave me such insight  as to what handicapped people go through. Showering, dressing, and grooming are almost impossible.

Also people looked at me differently like there was something wrong with me. They were not looking me in the eye and looking pitifully at me. It sure opened my eyes! Well I had 2 shots of cortisone and happy to say I'm walking again, albeit painfully, but I am very grateful that I was able to work all day. I'd like to thank all my clients today for being so kind and considerate all day.

Warmest Regards
Be Bare Everywhere
Michelle

Tonite will be my last BLOG FOR A WEEK

Today was my first

Open House

I have arranged a day to get in my clients who were having a difficult time booking an appointment for laser hair removal online. Before a client leaves my shop I explain to them that for the ultimate permanent laser hair reduction results they should come in every 4 to 6 weeks. I even make it super easy for them to book their appointments online at their own leisure.

Just go to http://www.laserbymichelle.com/ and click on Book It Now and put in your appointment or a series of appointments to coincide with your laser hair removal schedule of every 4 to 6 weeks. It takes about three minutes or less and you will have your appointments all set up.

For those of you who are internet challenged or may have forgotten to make an appointment, I will be opening on Tuesdays throughout the month of MAY for clients without appointments.

l will be open on each Tuesday in May between 12:30pm and 5pm on a first come first lasered basis. There will definitely be a wait so be prepared. No reservations, no call aheads, only first come-first lasered.

I offer coffee and cookies while you are waiting and the salon is a full service salon, so you may want to partake in having your hair or nails done at the same time. I will get you a small discount.

THERE ARE NO APPOINTMENTS TAKEN ON TUESDAYS IN MAY
SMALL AREAS ONLY NO FULL BODYS OR FULL BODY TOUCH UPS

Be bare everywhere
Warmest Regards,
Michelle

Please, Make Yourself Comfortable.

In my line of work you just never know what crazy things can happen.  A man calls me to give him a price on getting all the hair removed from his entire back. I've been around the block a few times so I know that I can't give an accurate estimate without seeing the area where hair is to be removed and taking some measurements.  Most men who are asking about laser hair removal usually look like they're wearing a sweater once they take their shirt off. But they say, "Oh, it's only a little hairy."

Later that day he shows up and I have no one waiting, so I usher him into my room and tell him to get comfortable as I go to wash my hands. I'm back in the room in about three minutes and find him laying on my table and he is completely naked. I guess he took my slogan literally, "Be Bare Everywhere."

I tried to keep my composure and asked him, "whats the story? Why are you naked?" and he says, "well you told me to make myself comfortable."

I had to throw him out. All in a days work, I guess. Now I'm afraid to use my slogan "Be Bare Everywhere."

Have a Healthy and Happy Holiday
Warmest Regards,
Michelle xoxoxo

Watch Out When You Voice Your Opinion

I had a new client who was contemplating moving to another country. She had purchased a six visit package from Groupon eleven months prior and wanted to use up her six visits that day. She had a whole year to use it and did not. So I suggested that I laser 6 areas and use up all her certificates before she leaves so her small investment is not a complete waste.

As I am doing the laser hair removal she confides that she is very nervous about moving. I agreed with her that moving is scary and I related my experience when I had a less than desirable visit to a foreign country.

At midnight her boyfriend calls me to tell me off for telling her not to move!

Note to self: don't give an opinion.

Be Bare Everywhere.
Sweet  Dreams,
Michelle

Some of us have Forgotten the Golden Rule

The other day I'm doing laser hair removal in my room and I overhear a client arguing with my manager. I stop the laser and excuse myself for a moment to see if I can resolve the issue.

"The problem," she began, "is that I have been waiting over ten minutes for my 2 o'clock appointment. And that is not acceptable."

"Hmmmmm," I said, "let's check the online schedule. Looks like your appointment is next week at 2pm. You're a week early!"

She just turned and left. No I'm sorry, no thank you, nothing. Just turned and walked out the door.

I remember something that I learned in kindergarten that a lot of people must have forgotten. They called it the "Golden Rule."

"Do unto others as you would have others do unto you."

Be Bare Everywhere,
Sweet Dreams
Michelle

How Long Will My Laser Hair Removal Take

Sometimes clients don't understand that they might not be a good candidate for laser hair removal. If you are sunburned or if you are too dark certain precautions must be followed when you have laser hair removal. Laser hair removal is not recommended if you have lupus or if you are pregnant.

Hairy Tales by Michelle: Social Marketing Update. Beware!

Hairy Tales by Michelle: Social Marketing Update. Beware!: "Watch out! There are hundreds of social marketing companies leaping on the bandwagon to riches. They are riding the wave spurred by the..."

Social Marketing Update. Beware!

Watch out!

There are hundreds of social marketing companies leaping on the bandwagon to riches. They are riding the wave spurred by the likes of Groupon and Living Social. But many of these "other" companies might not turn out to be as ethical.

How do I know? Because yours truly has already been a victim. Here's how their scam goes: They call me promising a higher percentage split than the "big boys." I agree, that in itself is enticing because I make next to nothing at these cheap prices and then have to split it with the social marketing company. Then after the ad runs I have to chase them to get my share. Sometimes unsuccessfully........

Michelle Gives Back

Laser By Michelle has been closing on Tuesdays lately because I have been volunteering at a nursing home. I really love charity work and have been doing it for many years. When I was a stay-at-home mom, before I started doing electrolysis for hair removal, before many of you were even born, I was president of ORT, not once, not twice. Seven times! ORT does great work and I was honored to be a member and leader there for so many years. But then I had to go to work.......

I have also taken in several foster children over the years, even before I started doing permanent laser hair reduction. Children are my weak spot. It just breaks my heart to see a child that has been abused or becomes a ward of the system.

This month I have decided to try something new during the month of May as an experiment. If it works good, maybe I'll keep it going. Starting May 3rd and for the whole month of May, I will be having

OPEN HOUSE TUESDAYS!
for laser hair removal on small areas

No Appointments Taken for Tuesdays

I will be accepting Walk-Ins Only  for SMALL AREAS ONLY and you will be taken in order of arrival between 12:30pm and 5pm. This is a great opportunity for whomever says they can't find an opening in my book. So come on in starting on May 3rd.

Here's the latest pic of my son, Robby, and granddaughter Dalia.

Thanks for reading and warmest regards,

Michelle xxxoox

Laser By Michelle Open on Tuesday

Tomorrow, Laser By Michelle will be open to accommodate my permanent hair reduction clients by appointment. But I have figured out the best way to see many of my hair removal clients is to open up every Tuesday and have an Open House. No appointments, No reservations, No call-aheads will be taken. ONLY ON TUESDAYS starting May 3rd thru June.

It's first come - first lasered!

You will receive a number when you arrive so please be patient. This offer is not for full body laser, small areas only.

I have been doing some research from other companies who advertise laser hair removal on Groupon, Living Social, DealOn.com , and Coup Tessa and every ad for laser hair removal states that gratuities are not included and they recommend that the gratuity should be based on the regular price of the service received. So why are clients always so surprised when asked by the office manager if they would like to add a tip?

"I don't tip because laser hair removal is a medical procedure," they say, followed by "I shouldn't have to wait, after all this isn't a medical office."

These clients are getting hundreds of dollars worth of laser hair removal for a fraction of the cost and they still complain.

You just can't win?.

Warmest Regards,
Michelle  xxoox

It's Official! You Can Now Call Me Grandma!

It's been awhile since I have been on here. So much has happened in the last few months.

 I am now a Grandma.

The picture attached to my blog is my new magnificent granddaughter,

Dalia Arianna Sternberg.

Isn't she beautiful

I have 2 sons, ages 34 and 22, so I never had the pleasure of buying girlie things and now I am making up for all those years of raising boys. It's soooo much fun! I have become a giant fan of Zulilly. They have tons of great items for Moms and babies.

Dalia stands up by herself, eats cookies, and puts her arms out for me to hold her and after grannie holds her for a few minutes she doesn't want to leave. She has the longest black eyelashes and the deepest blue eyes. I think she is the most beautiful baby in the world!

Remember to book your appointments as far in advance as possible. I have openings from cancellations everyday so call Krystal (954-639-3646) any day to see if you can come in that day.
Until next time

Be Bare Everywhere

Love,

Michelle