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TAKING IT TO THE HILL WHO SAYS YOU CAN’T HAVE A VOICE IN WASHINGTON? Certainly not Patricia Owen, owner of Faces DaySpa in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Owen recently testiﬁed on Capitol Hill before the House Energy and Commerce’s Health SubCommittee regarding America’s need for health reform. Her message: Small business owners need more health insurance options. Patricia Owen, Faces DaySpa represents Owen called upon Congress to provide small business owners on Capitol Hill. additional health insurance options for small businesses. These include allowing small businesses to band together across state lines to purchase insurance through trade and professional associations; tax credits for small businesses; improvements to healthcare spending accounts; and amendments to the tax code to make it easier for small businesses to offer cafeteria plans and ﬂexible spending accounts. “Congress can, and should, consider legislation that can help small business owners like me,” she testiﬁed. Owen was invited by the U.S. Chamber to represent the small business community on this vital issue. Other expert witnesses on the nine-member panel included Elizabeth Edwards, wife of John Edwards, and The Honorable Jon Corzine, governor of New Jersey. COLLISION FORECAST Joelle and Jack Ray, of Samuel Cole Salon and Salon Moxie (both in North Raleigh, North Carolina), recently visited Redken (NYC) and Goldwell (Baltimore) headquarters. Their fashion forecast? Collision! Joelle reports, “In coloring, warm tones clash with cool tones. Texturally, sleek hair features textured, pieced ends, and smooth hair is combined with curls.” Take a tip from those in the know— get ready to mix it up. aser ore L Bef eks r 7 We Afte ks 8 Wee 2 After Priceless Even in today’s tough economy, no one is going to let their hair thin out if there is a safe and effective alternative. use As easy to dryer as a Laser Hair Enhancement is the answer. This new high profit salon service will create a thicker, fuller looking head of hair for clients with thinning hair. Shirley (above) is one of 80 million Americans seeking an answer for thinning hair and now your salon can be part of the solution. You can own a complete laser system for just $119 a month. You can’t afford to miss this opportunity. Call (866) 646-9050 or visit our web site: www.SalonLasers.com Salon Better hair from the power of light Lasers http://www.SalonLasers.com http://www.SalonLasers.com

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