Styling into 2023

From everyone down at Platinum and Company in Manhattan KS, we hope you have had an incredible 2022 and are ready to welcome 2023 with open arms! We know the future is full of possibilities and we are ready to roll into the new year! If you’re planning on welcoming 2023 with a bang and need some party hair inspiration, we’ve got you covered! Add a braid or twist to a classic half up half down style! Rock your natural curls or just keep it sleek & simple. Head over to our Pinterest, www.pinterest.com/platinumandcompany/ tutorials and photo inspiration!

If you’ve got plans but want an expert option or someone who will just make you look great and keep it simple, book with our new talent artists on December 30th & 31st to receive a blowout and makeup application for $39!

What’s in Our Makeup Bag?!

Is your morning beauty routine a 5 minute – do just enough to survive – vibe? Are your products just not working for you or seem blah? We totally get it! Sometimes your routine needs an update and at Platinum and Company in Manhattan Ks, we’ve got you covered! Here are a few beauty products to refresh your makeup collection and transform your beauty routine from surviving to thriving!

The first item that will completely transform your beauty routine (and your life if we’re being honest) is the Blondzer from Bare Minerals! This cheek product is a beautiful blended bronzer and blush hybrid that gives you the sun kissed glow of a bronzer with the warmth and pink tone of a blush all in one! Apply to the apples and hollows of your cheeks, forehead and right across the nose to create this perfect radiant look all in one step.

Looking for instant coverage with a smooth satin finish? Try the BarePro 16hr skin perfecting powder foundation from Bare Minerals. This powder provides full coverage with just one swipe and eliminates the need for traditional liquid foundation! Just pop on a little concealer under then eyes then apply the powder foundation everywhere you are wanting coverage!

If you can’t leave the house without something on your lips, we’re with you! Dry conditions in the winter can lead to dry skin and super dry lips! If you want a quick an easy solution to dry lips, try the Blissedberry juicy lip therapy tinted balm. This product is the best 2-in-1 product that hydrates your lips while leaving a perfect tint of color for that effortlessly flawless look!

The Best Holiday Hair Gift by Zodiac Signs

Aries: Pureology Color Fanatic

This might not be the boldest or most dynamic gift for the fearless Aries you know, but it is definitely what they need. They dare to stand out with their hair, usually going for bright shades and daring cuts, but they often forget the basic care needs for their luscious locks. Maybe they don’t forget, they just don’t have the time. Color Fanatic makes their hair care routine a one and done. A few sprays of this is all an Aries needs to keep their locks looking their best.

Taurus: Kerastase Elixir Ultime Oil

Taurus loves to live a lavish lifestyle, but sometimes they have trouble spending money on themselves. Help the Taurus in your life out this year by gifting them the Elixir Ultime Oil from Kerastase. They’ll feel like royalty using this delicious smelling, gold hair oil —their dream come true.

Gemini: Redken Color Extend Blondage Rose Blonde Color Depositing Mask

Represented by the twins, Gemini is known to be changing everything about themselves all the time. Obviously they are adaptable. What is a fun gift for them? An easy way for the air sign to switch things up. That’s why we suggest going with the Redken color extend blondage rose blonde color depositing mask. The product offers a beautiful rosy pink tone to any hair color, so they can update their look as often as they’d like without it having to be permanent.

Cancer: Kitsch Silk Pillow Case

Cancers crave comfort above all else. The water sign tends to be a bit of a homebody, feeling safest when they’re shelled away from the world. Giving them a silk pillowcase this holiday season is the right move. Soft and luxurious, resting on this pillow will allow them to wake up feeling refreshed, with hair and skin that looks absolutely stunning.

Leo: Amika High Tide Deep Wave Hair Crimper

The Amika high tide deep wave hair crimper allows them to create an array of envious hair moments. With the different attachments, they can sport stick-straight strands one day and voluminous curls the next. No matter how they use it, they’ll always look stunning—that is the Leo way, after all. This tool will set you back, but you will always be in the good graces of the Leo in your life. Chances are, they’ll give you an expensive gift to return the favor.

Virgo: Bioinoic Long Barrel Curling Iron

Virgo knows all the things. When it comes to their hair, they need it to look on point all the time. This is why the Bioionic Long Barrel Curling Iron. This high tech curling iron will give them the perfect curls in no time. Perfection is achievable, thanks to this tool.

Libra: Claw Clips

This Venus-ruled sign is all about beauty and trends. There’s nothing they love more than being on trend. And they often aren’t just on trend, they’re setting them. Claw clips are everywhere, so give the Libra in your life these trend setting hair accessories.

Scorpio: Bare Minerals Red Liquid Lip

Scorpios tend to be mysterious, alluring, and dare we say, sexy? We know it, they totally are. The water sign also loves looking sexy and prefers their hair in sleek styles with a powerful red lip. This shade will be the perfect accessory for every occasion.

Sagittarius: Kitsch Microfiber Towel Scrunchie

Finding the perfect gift for a Sagittarius can feel tough, especially given their strands are often swept up in a ponytail. They’re also not too experimental with their color or accessories, so what do you get them? A Kitsch Microfiber Towel Scrunchie, duh. The fire sign can be somewhat impatient when it comes to waiting for their luscious locks to dry, so this accessory will definitely come in handy. They can even use it during an intense workout to soak up all the sweat and oils. Any Sagittarius would love to receive this as a gift, we promise!

Capricorn: Headband

Chances are the Capricorn you’re shopping for has a serious attachment to their headband. The sign tends to be rather traditional with their hair and often opts for something that’s business-like. A headband is definitely the accessory that can offer that, not to mention, it’s incredibly trendy. While they already have a headband or two, gifting them one that’s a little more luxurious will have them feeling extra appreciated this holiday season.

Aquarius: Spongelle Body Buffer

Practicality is not the way to go when it comes to an Aquarius. They’re very unconventional and a bit rebellious. They like strange things, things others would define as “out there” or “weird.” A Spongelle body buffer isn’t that strange of a gift, though it’s one an Aquarius would love. They’ll have so much fun with it and appreciate the humor behind it. If you’re unsure of what color or scent to choose, go with the one that reminds you most of them!

Pisces: Texture spray

Pisces is a very mystical and magical sign who strives to get in touch with their spiritual side. Sometimes they have a little trouble doing so because their head is always in the clouds. To make sure their hair is as big as their dreams, gift them with a texture spray this year! We love the L’Oreal Professional next day hair texture spray for all our volume lovers out there. The great smell and medium hold of this spray will allow them to feel grounded and protected. This leaves them never having to dream about having amazing hair!

 

Refer a Friend!

We know you are an awesome friend and one thing we know for sure, friends never let friends have bad hair! Have you ever heard of our refer a friend program? Well if you haven’t, today if your lucky day! Did you know, when you refer a friend into our salon your friend receives $20 off their service?! AND you receive 2500 loyalty points to get $$$ off your next retail purchase! That sounds like a win win! Don’t worry you won’t have to pull out any receipts, just make sure your friends mentions you when they book and VIOLA free points for you!!

We truly are so grateful that you trust us with your hair and the people you love most! It makes our day to see new and old friends coming together in the salon to connect with one another. We love living in the Manhappiest place on Earth!

Life Long Learners WOOHOO!

Do you love education? No we don’t mean the boring kind in school like math or social studies, we mean learning a new technique for your favorite art form, learning a new perspective or maybe even a different method of communication. Maybe you were a rockstar and loved school, that’s cool too. Either way, there are so many opportunities around us to learn and grow every single day! When was the last time you learned something new?

How did it make you feel? How did it shift your perspective? At Platinum & Company in Manhattan, KS, we are always down to learn something new! Even if it means stepping outside of our comfort zone!

Education is a key pillar in our company culture. We know the importance of education in and outside of our industry and we love sharing education with others too. Our in house associate program gives our service providers the opportunity to learn at a quick hands on pace with our top level stylists. This 4-6 month program allows each person to grow at their own pace with the support they need, but the learning doesn’t stop there! Every 5 weeks we have in salon education classes for our team taught by our very own people!! We love keeping up with the trends, but we also know that it is important to cover the basics. These classes cover any and everything such as blonding, makeup, hair cutting, finance, and so much more! We also have some incredible artists fly in from all over the World to teach amazing classes too!

Meg Coleman, our director of education vocalizes our mission of education perfectly, “Education is important to us because we are in an ever evolving industry where the trends are constantly changing so having a fundamental background helps us give clients the hair of their dreams.”

Meg plays a crucial role in our education planning by coordinating with multiple product brands to receive product knowledge, finding out what our team’s needs are and giving them the knowledge and skill set to facilitate classes in the salon. Her favorite part of being involved in our education program is finding out what others are passionate about and helping them turn that into a class that they can facilitate.

Keeping Your Color Fresh

Down here at Platinum & Company in Manhattan KS, we want you to love your color everyday! Not just after it’s fresh from the salon! Have you ever wondered how often you should be visiting to keep your look fresh? We recommend coming in to freshen up your color every 6-8 weeks depending on your color routine! If this feels like not enough time in between or you’re dying to see us after four weeks, there are a few options for you! You can always pop in to see us for a color gloss or toner half way between your appointments! Needing to touch up some grays but not ready to come in for a full color? Grab one of our Root Rescue kits online at www.platinumandcompany.com and pick up in salon or ship to your door to touch up grays at home!

We still know that in between hair appointments you might be feeling a little blah. That is totally normal and we are here to help! That’s why we are sharing our best tips for keeping your color fresh in between appointments!

Tip #1 – Use a color safe shampoo and conditioner!

You can find a few of our favorites at shopplatinumandcompany.com or one of our service providers can help you pick the perfect one for your specific hair goals.

Tip #2 – Go longer in between washes.

That’s right! Meet dry shampoo, your new best friend! The less you wash, the longer the color molecules are able to work their magic inside of the hair!

Tip #3 – Use heat protectant.

Have you ever felt like your blonde is yellowing or your ends look a little, well, crispy? Then there is no denying you skipped the heat protectant! Ask your stylist to show you on your hands next time you visit one hand with protectant and one without and we know you will be a lifer with heat protectant! Heat styling gets a bad wrap, but doesn’t have to be damaging to your hair! Heat protectant creates a barrier between the styling tool heat and your hair to keep your hair looking fabulous in between appointments

Tip #4 – Try an at home mask.

Using a mask at home is a great way to target your direct hair needs in between salon visits! Whether your hair is needing moisture, lacking shine, or just won’t grow we’ve got you covered! Not sure which direction to go? Let our stylists choose the perfect mask for you at your next appointment! And if you love a good try it before you buy it – take home a 1 oz sample of the mask of your choice for $12 to see if you love it (& we know you will!)

Introducing Platinum & Company’s Newest Addition: Farmhouse Fresh

If you’ve stopped into the salon in the last few months you may have noticed we have some fun new products we are elated to share with you! Farmhouse Fresh is an incredible company that shares our values of giving back. Farmhouse Fresh is made up of estheticians, massage therapists, product crafters and farmers that create incredible products and operate a nonprofit farm animal sanctuary. Every purchase helps care for these once neglected animals giving them a new place to find love again.

To go along with all the animal saving (which is amazing), Farmhouse Fresh has some incredible products that produce amazing results! In salon we carry several different products lines including the body butters,

oils, hand creams, lip treatments, heel glaze, body wash, perfumes, bath bombs, and so much more! Each of these come in signature scents like Fluffy Bunny, Coconut Cream, and Whoopie!

We are loving that you love Farmhouse Fresh just as much as we do! We always want to keep you in the know, here’s some of our top favorite Farmhouse Fresh goodies!

Whitney loves the Lustre Drench Instant glow dry oil for the glow it gives her in the dreary winter months. Use this oil all over your legs, arms, shoulders & collar bone to bring your dry skin instantly back to life!

“I love the Bluephoria lip therapy treatment because it’s so hydrating, but not heavy or thick,” – Alexa.

Lex loves the honey heel glaze! You can apply this all over your body for intense hydration, great for all areas after shaving or waxing!

Haley and Carly both love the lip polishes. Haley uses it morning and night to help with hydration and Carly loves the Whoopie! Scent because it smells amazing!

There are truly so many things to discover and your new favorite product is waiting for you! Platinum & Company is a one stop shop for all your beauty needs! We can’t wait to see you soon!

The More the Merrier: An Inside Look at Exclusive Holiday Savings

The holidays are in full swing down here at Platinum & Company in Manhattan, KS! Whether you’ve just started holiday shopping or you’re looking for that perfect gift for someone special on your list, we’ve got you covered!

We offer a large selection of gifts boxes with brands like Redken, Pureology, L’Oreal Professional, Kerastase, Bare Minerals, Farmhouse Fresh, and so many more. We have gifts small and luxurious for any person on your list!  Here are a few things we are loving in store that you can pick up to keep your holiday shopping easy breezy!   

For all the beautiful, healthy hair lovers in your life, restock their favorite shampoo and conditioner or try something brand new with the help of our hair experts! Are you shopping for a close member of your family? Snap a picture of their usual product line up and our stylists will make recommendations based on their specific hair care needs. All of our haircare brands have released amazing holiday boxes with full size products with major savings! Full size L’Oreal Professional shampoo and conditioner for only $58, Pureology full size gift set including a FREE Colour Fanatic Spray, major discounts on Kerastase and so much more!

We also have some amazing makeup and skincare kits that you won’t want to miss! From beautiful eyeshadows to bronzy kits and 2 for the price of one mascara sets there is truly something for everyone in these Bare Minerals holiday kits!

Do you have someone in your life that could use a little pampering this holiday season? Our newest body care addition at Platinum & Company has items that are a must for anyone in your life! From Farmhouse Fresh, enjoy a large range of body milks, hand cream, lip scrubs, and their signature honey heel glaze. These items will make any person in your life be instantly transported to the spa for a whole evening of pampering! They also have holiday kits that will make your shopping a breeze!

While you’re shopping for everyone else, don’t forget to check your own products! Holiday gift sets are a great way to stock up on products you love while saving some major cash! Ask about your loyalty points at check to see if you are eligible to redeem 1200 loyalty points for $15 towards your next purchase! Don’t want to get out of your warm cozy home? Visit us at shopplatinumandcompany.com year round! We hope you find what you’re looking for this holiday season! Platinum & Company is here to serve you and all your needs during the holidays and all year long!

We Love Spending Time in Our Manhattan, KS Community!

The holidays are a time of giving, but our goal at Platinum & Company is to spend time giving back to our community all year long! We love supporting locally owned businesses and engaging with community members that make Manhattan, KS the happiest place on earth! 

In November, our team had a blast participating in the Young Trustee’s Chili Cook off! We served up some delicious chili to members of the community while enjoying a little friendly competition amongst other businesses. We loved showing our MHK pride and took home the spirit award! Go team! 

Thank you to all who donated to our canned good drive to stock the shelves of Blessing boxes around Manhattan! We were able to collect over 200 items and fill 6+ boxes around our community!

This December we are so excited feature some of the incredible events happening right here in our community! We can’t wait to see all of our friends at our annual haircutting event at Be Able from 6-8 pm on December 12th! Any neighbors in need can receive complimentary haircuts and a delicious free meal!

To top it off, we know you’ll have that event to go too sometime in December where you’ll find yourself saying, “I have no clue what to do with my hair!” Well this holiday season we’ve got you covered! This December, we are giving you all the tips & tricks to feel ready to hit the red carpet or maybe a holiday party or two! Whether you are dressing to impress or want to try a new style for work or a family function, we are giving you everything you need to take your holiday look to the next level! Check out our instagram and facebook pages @platinumandcompany where we will be giving you a step by step tutorial of a holiday look every day in December!

The Hottest Red Lip this Season!

Looking for that classic red lip to take your look to the next level this holiday season? We’ve got the perfect selection for you! Platinum & Company is a one stop shop with all the best lip combinations in so many formulas by bareMinerals! We would love to help you find your perfect match! Stop by the salon today to enjoy a complimentary shade match!

Have you ever wondered how to find your fave? The first step to choosing your perfect red lip is thinking about what formula works best for you. Bare Minerals offers several different types of lip formulas including the Mineralist Lasting Matte liquid lipstick, Mineralist Lip Balm-Gloss, and the classic long wear lipstick!

If you are wearing a red lip for a special event and know you will be enjoying great food, talking with friends, or dancing the night away, we recommend going for a long lasting lipstick formula!


The Mineralist Lasting Matte liquid lipstick is definitely the way to go! This lip formula provides a velvety matte texture that is long-lasting and transfer resistant. The whipped texture doesn’t feel dry on the lips but adds rich color in one swipe!

Next, you get to decide what shade of red lip you desire. Whatever it may be, we’ve got you covered! If you are wanting your red to pop, you’ll want to check out the shade Daring! This beautiful vibrant red orange makes a        statement and will definitely make you stand out in a crowd! If you’re leaning towards something more subtle or rich, Royal and Passionate are shades that will look classic and timeless! Add a darker red lip liner to create some depth around the perimeter and filling in your lips completely with liner first will help your red lip last all night long!   

Pair this lip with light eye makeup, a quick coat of mascara or falsies and you’ll be out the door! Do you have an event coming up and want the full makeup look to go with a hot red lip? Reserve time with one our our talented service providers here: https://na01.envisiongo.com/a/platinumandcompany/OnlineBooking.aspx – We can’t wait to see you soon!

Also, check out our selection online- www.platinumandcompany.com