If ever there was a time to come together as an industry, it's now. Not only are many of the spas in the coastal areas of Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama closed for the duration, but many of those owners and employees have been forced from their homes as well.

The Federal Emergency Management Agency strongly suggests that those who wish to help donate to voluntary organizations rather than trying to report directly to the area. Below, you'll find contact information for a host of organizations. On September 6, The U.S. Department of Homeland Security activated its National Emergency Resource Registry (NERR) through FEMA. The NERR stands ready to assist the coordination efforts between the resources that are needed and the resources that may be available from the private and public sectors. If your business has resources that may be made available to the response agencies, they may be listed in this registry. (For more information or to register your product or service, visit www.fema.gov/ and click on "Help the Victims of Hurricane Katrina--Register Your Business to Provide Relief.")

(The phone numbers have been set up solely for cash donations and/or volunteers.)

You'll also find a list of associations, industry suppliers and day spas that are holding special events or collecting funds to benefit Hurricane Katrina survivors. Let these businesses serve as inspiration for your own relief effort ideas.

(Check back frequently for updates)

Voluntary assistance organizations
Associations
Industry suppliers
Day spas/salons

VOLUNTARY ASSISTANCE ORGANIZATIONS
Cash donations:
American Red Cross, www.redcross.org
800/435-7669 (English), 800/257-7575 (Spanish)

America's Second Harvest, www.secondharvest.org
800/344-8070

Humane Society of the United States, www.hsus.org
888/259-5431

United Jewish Communities, www.ujc.org
877/277-2477

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Cash donations/volunteer:
Adventist Community Services, www.adventist.communityservices.org
800/381-7171

B'nai B'rith International, www.bnaibrith.org
888/388-4224

Catholic Charities, USA, www.catholiccharitiesusa.org
800/919-9338

Christian Disaster Response, www.cdresponse.org
941/956-5183, 941/551-9554

Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, www.crwrc.org
800/848-5818

Church World Service, www.churchworldservice.org
800/297-1516

Convoy of Hope, www.convoyofhope.org
417/823-8998

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Corporation for National and Community Service Disaster Relief Fund, www.nationalservice.gov/about/donations/index.asp
202/606-6718

Disaster Psychiatry Outreach, www.disasterpsych.org
212/598-9995

Feed the Children, www.feedthechildren.org
800/525-7575

Lutheran Disaster Response, www.lwr.org
800/638-3522

Mennonite Disaster Service, www.mds.mennonite.net
717/859-2210

Nazarene Disaster Response, www.nazarenedisasterresponse.org
888/256-5886

Presbyterian Disaster Assistance, www.pcusa.org/pda
800/872-3283

Salvation Army, www.salvationarmyusa.org
800/725-2769

Southern Baptist Convention--Disaster Relief, www.namb.net/dr/
800/462-8657, ext. 6440

UJA Federation of New York, www.ujafedny.org/katrinarelief
212/836-1880

Union for Reform Judaism, www.urj.org/give/index.cfm?

United Methodist Committee on Relief, www.methodistrelief.org
800/554-8583

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ASSOCIATIONS

American Health & Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI), www.proudlady.org
Members of the American Health & Beauty Aids Institute (AHBAI) recently joined forces to provide thousands of haircare, skincare and shaving products for Hurricane Katrina survivors. Items shipped included shampoos, hair and scalp conditioners, hair relaxers, pomades, moisturizing hair sprays and hair lotions, oil sheen and hair food. Participating companies included Bronner Brothers, Clear Essence Cosmetics, Dr. Earles, Dudley Products, E.F. Young Manufacturing Co., High Times Products, J.M. Products, Luster Products, Moore Unique Skin Care, Namaste International, Pro-Line International, SoftSheen-Carson and Summit Laboratories.

Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief, www.probeautycares.org
Several professional beauty associations have formed a coalition to raise $5 million for the long-term aid of salon owners and professionals, distributors, manufacturers, beauty schools and students, plus others in the salon industry affected by Hurricane Katrina. Funds raised will benefit the tax-exempt NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina, and 100% of donations received will be used to help rebuild careers, businesses and lives.

Participating organizations include The National Cosmetology Association (NCA), The Professional Beauty Association (PBA), The Salon Association (TSA), The American Association of Cosmetology Schools (AACS) and The International Chain Salon Association (ICSA), with more expected to join.

The website will provide information on the group's efforts, links to relief organizations, a job referral listing for displaced professionals, and advertising and fund-soliciting materials. A toll-free number to help those affected by the hurricane is in the works.

Send check or money order donations to The NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina, 1449 Paysphere Circle, Chicago, IL 60674; for credit card donation or more information visit www.probeautycares.org.

Update:

• The fund has accepted more than $152,000 in donations from the industry, and a "thank you" page is being added to the website.
• Emergency cash from the fund has been distributed to 12 evacuees from salons in the New Orleans area.
• Mary Rector-Gable is offering downloadable salon poster art and donation canister labels for fundraising at http://www.behindthechairexchange.com/katrina/can.html.
• Individual associations have drafted letters to all the state boards and made contact with state and national legislators to ensure that salon professionals displaced by Katrina are able to get license reciprocity in other states.
• The Salon Association has published research on the impact of Katrina. Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief estimates that more than $30 million a week is being lost due to Katrina, including revenue generated by salons, distributors and manufacturers.
• The official BeautyCares Week will take place October 16-22, and the website will post fundraising ideas and resources at www.probeautycares.org.
• David Wagner, James Morrison and Winn Claybaugh will conduct seminars around the country to benefit both the American Red Cross and the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina.

AS OF OCTOBER 25:

• The Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief (BAKR) has raised $446,971 for the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina.
• NCA Disaster Relief funds given to Katrina victims now total $170,000.
• The John Paul Mitchell System family donated $107,000 to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina, including a personal donation of $50,000 from John Paul DeJoria and $57,000 from The Paul Mitchell Schools on behalf of Voices Who Care. Student fundraisers included car washes, bake sales, cut-a-thons and cash donations.
• Salon industry media running complimentary PSA ads for BAKR include The NCEA Advance Newsletter, the PCI Journal and Salón Plus magazine.
• The International Chain Salon Association (ISCA), a member of the Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief coalition, donated $5,000.
• Zotos International has committed $2,500.
• Behindthechair.com members have donated a total of $37,000 to date.
• Students of Hair Fashions by Kaye Beauty College in Noblesville, Indiana, donated $7,300.
• Richard Weintraub, on behalf of Intercoiffure America, has created an "It Matters" silicone wristband for sale, with all profits going to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina. To date, more than 20,000 wristbands have been ordered by Intercoiffure America members.

Behindthechair.com, www.behindthechair.com/katrina
Behindthechair.com is working with Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief to raise funds to help affected beauty professionals. The website offers advice on holding cut-a-thons, downloads for donation canister labels and posters for fundraising, and has participated in developing Voices Who Care, a program in which top industry educators donate a day of in-salon education.

Cosmetologists Chicago, www.isnow.com
The Board of Directors of Cosmetologists Chicago, owners and producers of The Chicago Midwest Beauty Show, voted unanimously to donate $40,000 to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund to support their hairdresser and salon owner colleagues who were victims of the recent hurricanes.

International Spa Association (ISPA), www.experienceispa.com
ISPA has contacted its members along the Gulf Coast and will share their stories on the site. There's also a page on ISPA's online forums to allow members to share ideas in an open exchange. ISPA encourages industry personnel who wish to help those affected to contact the American Red Cross.

In addition, ISPA is joining the Travel Industry Association of America (TIA) to help displaced spa professionals and others find new employment through the free use of a job bank at www.katrinajobs.org.

National Cosmetology Association (NCA), www.ncacares.org
The NCA is asking all manufacturers and industry professionals to consider making donations to the NCA Disaster Fund, set up more than 30 years ago to directly assist salon professionals who incur storm-related expenses not covered by insurance. All money in this fund is earmarked specifically to benefit salon professionals. Call the NCA 866/871-0656 to make a donation, or send a check to:

NCA Disaster Fund
c/o NCA
401 N. Michigan Ave., Ste. 2200
Chicago, IL 60611

In addition, a special Hurricane Katrina relief fund has been set up with Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief at www.probeautycares.org. NCA has donated $25,000 to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina and has inaugurated a match program for affiliates and members.

The Day Spa Association (DSA), www.dayspaassociation.com
DSA is developing an online message board for both DSA members and industry personnel to find out how to help those affected. The board will consist of five categories: Jobs available for displaced workers, resume posting, adopt-a-spa (hooking up spas that need help with those who wish to donate support), a list of spas providing free services to evacuees/rescue workers, and a list of companies willing to provide free/discounted equipment/products, or special payment plans for spas wishing to rebuild.

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INDUSTRY SUPPLIERS
Acquacures, www.acquacures.com
The company has adopted as its focus one of its clients, Belladonna Day Spa (www.belladonnadayspa.com), which has been serving New Orleans for more than 16 years. Although owner Kim Dudek has lost everything, she's safe and already planning to set up temporary shop in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where most of her clients have fled from New Orleans.

Acquacures asks for help in raising funds to go directly to an account for the staff of Belladonna Day Spa, who are now homeless and still willing to work if they can. Funds from the account will be sent directly to these victims within 24 hours of receipt. You can contact Acquacures directly by e-mail (info@acquacures.com) or telephone at 831/636-2088; any amount can be donated by check, Visa or Mastercard.

Action Bag Co., www.actionbag.com
Action Bag Co. is supporting Hurricane Katrina relief funds by donating a portion of every order invoiced in September. Customers will still be entitled to any promotions offered.

Artistic Academy, Morris Plains, NJ, www.artisticacademy.com
The Academy's student body joined forces on September 22 to host a hair and makeup show, "Still United We Stand," for victims of Hurricane Katrina, with proceeds going directly to Hurricane Katrina relief. The students, through a small admission charge and raffles raised $3,750, which was matched by a generous gift from an attendee, for a total of $7,500 donated to the American Red Cross.

Aveda Corp., www.aveda.com
Aveda has committed to a $50,000 contribution to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina.

Be! Products, www.beproducts.com
Be! Products is donating 5% of profits from U.S. sales of its fall/winter What Women Want nail lacquer collection through the end of the year. Proceeds will go to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund and the American Red Cross for those impacted by Hurricane Katrina. The company is also making marketing materials with the theme "Be! Gives .05 in '05 Funds for Flood Victims" available to interested salons and spas.

Brocato, www.brocatoamerica.com
Sam and Holly Brocato have donated $5,000 to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina.

Colomer USA, www.thecolomergroup.com
Colomer USA, manufacturer of several beauty brands, contributed five truckloads of personal care products to the charity Feed the Children. The shipment, designated for hurricane-affected areas of Louisiana and Mississippi, included approximately 150,000 Creme of Nature shampoos, 70,000 Creative Nail Design body washes and hygiene products, 28,500 American Crew shampoos and other products, and 20,000 MOP products. In addition, company employees raised $2,000 for baby care supplies and agreed to forgo their annual holiday party, donating the estimated cost of $20,000, to the American Red Cross.

Corrective Skin Care, www.correctiveskin.com
Corrective Skin Care is donating all profits from its Eye & Lip Balm sold (online sales included) during the month of September to the American Red Cross for the Katrina Disaster Fund.

Davexlabs, www.davexlabs.com
Davexlabs donated nearly 11,000 L'Anza Healing Haircare product items, worth more than $100,000, to the Salvation Army for survivors of hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Warehouse employees loaded the shipment, which helped prepare the charity's Bell, California, facility for an expected 100-plus refugee families from Louisiana.

Dermalogica, www.dermalogica.com
Dermalogica donated $10,000 to the charity Operation USA for hurricane relief. Also raising funds for the charity: For each International Dermal Institute class booked in the U.S. through the end of October, the company will donate $10, and Los Angeles Dermalogica employees volunteered to forfeit their traditional end-of-the-year party and immediately donated the projected savings. Employees also took up a collection for a displaced regional sales consultant and her family, with Dermalogica matching the contributions.

DermaNew, www.dermanew.com
Founders Amby Longhofer and Dean Rhoades collected donations in their office on September 2 and matched every dollar that was donated by the end of the day. Any spas that would like to contribute to this fund are welcome; the company also suggests sending checks to The American Red Cross.

ECRU New York, www.ecrunewyork.com
ECRU New York shipped 35,000 full-size shampoos and conditioners with a total retail value of $500,000 directly to the Salvation Army of New Orleans. The products will be distributed both directly to hurricane victims and to shelters. Material Management International of Green Brook, New Jersey, and Landstar Inway Trucking, of Boynton Beach, Florida, helped arrange the 23-pallet shipment, donating all trucking, fuel and labor costs.

Edge Systems Corp., www.edgesystem.com
All of the employees at Edge Systems Corp. are participating in a Katrina Disaster Relief fundraiser to help those in need. Edge Systems is taking any amount of donation, preferably by check, and the company will match those donations dollar for dollar.

ELON Essentials, www.ilovemynails.com
ELON Essentials is supporting the Hurricane Katrina relief funds by donating 5% of its Internet sales throughout the months of September and October. The company is hoping to raise $125,000 to aid families in need.

Empire Beauty Schools, www.empire.edu
On October 1, 38 schools in nine states provided hair, skin, nail and beauty services during a National Day of Beauty, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross for hurricane relief. Each campus also raffled gift baskets of professional products for relief funds.

Essie Cosmetics, www.essie.com
Celebrity-autographed bottles of platinum I Do nail polish are part of the Clothes Off Our Back auction at www.clothesoffourback.org through October 5, with part of the proceeds going to support hurricane relief work of the American Red Cross. The bottles of polish were autographed by celebrities attending the 57th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards, where the Platinum Guild International hosted a suite featuring manicures provided by Essie.

Gilden Tree, www.gildentree.com
The company is working with the American Red Cross in Omaha, Nebraska, to donate some of its products to those in need.

Golden Ratio Woodworks, www.goldenratio.com
Five percent of the company's profits will go toward helping the survivors of Hurricane Katrina.

G.M. Collin Skin Care, www.gmcollin.com
G.M. Collin Skin Care has announced its commitment to raise $10,000 for Hurricane Katrina victims. The company will donate a percentage of sales from its new clinical treatment, Botinol, through the end of October.

KPSS, Baltimore, MD
KPSS has donated $10,000 to the American Red Cross hurricane relief operations. Employees also donated items, including clothing, shoes, linens and personal care items, for the growing number of survivors hosted in Baltimore. In addition, the company donated Goldwell and KMS haircare products, shirts, tote bags and hair brushes worth an additional $40,000, and also donated classes at its Academy@Baltimore for an online auction to raise funds for displaced beauty professionals.

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Murad, www.murad.com
Murad employees have been collecting donations within each of the company's departments to be donated to the American Red Cross. Company founder Dr. Howard Murad plans to match or double those funds.

Neill Corp., www.neill.net
The Hammond, Louisiana-based Neill Corp., one of the world's largest independent distributors of Aveda products and parent company of the Paris Parker Salon Group, etopa, SalonBiz and SpaBiz, has created the nonprofit Salon and Spa Relief Fund to provide direct relief to those affected by the hurricanes. Aveda has committed $100,000 to the fund, and many salons and spas have hosted fundraisers to contribute. Neill Corp. has also established a relocation program for displaced professionals. To enroll, salons and spas with positions available and professionals seeking work may call 888/634-5570, ext. 1249 or visit www.getconnectedsite.com. Donations to the relief fund may be sent to The Salon and Spa Relief Fund, P.O. Drawer 729, Hammond, LA 70404. For more information visit www.salonandsparelieffund.org.

The New Mexico Aveda Institute de Bellas Artes, Albuquerque, NM, www.nmaveda.com
The institute is raising funds to benefit the charity Samaritan's Purse in the wake of Hurricane Katrina. All proceeds from services given on September 10 were donated to the charity. During September and October, the school is selling raffle tickets for Aveda gift sets, and, in partnership with local salon and spa professionals, it will host events September 18 and October 16 offering a limited range of services in exchange for donations to Samaritan's Purse. For more information call 505/294-5333 or visit www.nmaveda.com.

OPI Products, www.opi.com
OPI Products is committed to raising $125,000 to be donated to the American Red Cross; The Schaeffer Family Foundation (founded by George Schaeffer) will match that amount, dollar for dollar.

Oster Professional, www.osterpro.com
Six members of the Oster Professional team, visiting San Antonio September 10 for the Armstrong-McCall hair show, offered haircuts at a local shelter for Hurricane Katrina evacuees. The team, led by Artistic Director David Guerin and Oster Ambassador Amalia Borntrager, gave haircuts to 30 men, women and children. "We listened to the stories from the survivors and were genuinely moved by what we heard and saw there," said Guerin.

Pacific College, New York, NY
Pacific College is fundraising to help Acupuncturists Without Borders travel to Houston and surrounding areas. The organization plans to provide free treatments for evacuees and service workers, including medical personnel, police officers, search and rescue workers and American Red Cross volunteers. The college's clinic, Pacific College Acupuncture Center, is accepting donations through September. For more information or to make a donation, call 800/729-3468.

Pure Inventions, www.pureinventions.com
Pure Inventions came to the rescue of Miss Celie's Spa Orleans in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina. Spa owners Keith and Andre West-Harrison evacuated to Indiana, where they were not able to fulfill website orders, so Pure Inventions donated Green Tea Liquid Extract products totaling more than $5,000 to help. Sales of the extract, one of the spa's best-selling items, subsequently helped Miss Celie's stay in business until the West-Harrisons were able to return to New Orleans and reopen the spa.

PureOlogy, www.pureology.com
On September 10, 25 PureOlogy salon stylists participated in a cut-a-thon at Raphael's Cutting Edge salon in Palm Springs, California, that raised more than $2,000 for United Way hurricane relief efforts. PureOlogy employees also contributed clothing and toys though a local charity to Hurricane Katrina survivors. DePasquale in New York forwarded product packettes to salons in need, and 2-ounce sizes of PureOlogy shampoos and conditioners were distributed to Louisiana and Mississippi salons to help hurricane victims. The company will continue to send products to the area through November.

Sally Beauty, www.sallybeauty.com
Sally Beauty has committed to a $50,000 donation to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina, in addition to its previous contribution. The company also sent products to rescue shelters and continues to pay the salaries of its employees in areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina. In addition, the company has launched an internal fundraising campaign to assist Sally employees left homeless by the storms and flooding, and Red Cross collection canisters have been placed at the registers in more than 2,000 Sally Beauty locations.

Set-N-Me-Free Aloe Co., www.set-n-me-free.com
In an effort to help businesses affected by Hurricane Katrina, Set-N-Me-Free is paying for all shipping costs and giving a 20% discount on orders going to Louisiana, Mississippi and Alabama.

Southwest Bodyworks by CB, www.swbwholesales.com
This independent manufacturer of skincare products marketed to the gift and spa industries has made donations in personal-care products and soaps to World Care in Tucson, Arizona. In addition, the company is allocating 20% of its retail sales for the month of September to the American Red Cross.

Takara Belmont, www.takarabelmont.com
As part of their commitment to the industry, Takara Belmont has partnered with Elite Salon Financing (www.elitesalonfinancing.com) to offer hurricanes Katrina and Rita survivors special pricing and financing on furniture and equipment. The companies hope to help displaced professionals begin rebuilding their lives and businesses as quickly and easily as possible.

Tea Tree Therapy, teatree@pacbell.net
The company donated more than 3,000 bars of Tea Tree Therapy Vegetable and Eucalyptus soaps to Direct Relief International in Santa Barbara, California, for hurricane evacuees. Tea Tree Therapy has donated more than $206,000 of its personal care products to charity since 2004.

Termix Manufacturing/Cool Hair Tools, www.coolhairtools.com
Houston-based Termix Manufacturing is helping to provide food, shelter and jobs to select families in their area, currently home to thousands of evacuees from hurricanes Katrina and Rita. President/owner John Paul Gemelli and Cool Hair Tools have developed an ongoing donation program through the manufacture and sales of their Round Thermal Brushes: Equipment, tools, warehouse space and time required to make the brushes will be donated, and many subvendors have offered discounts on materials. The funds saved will be sent to local organizations assisting the hurricane survivors. Vendors and customers, including Aveda and John Paul Mitchell Systems, have committed their support.

ThermaFuse, www.thermafuse.com
ThermaFuse has supplied nearly 3,000 bottles of water and thousands of bottles of shampoo and conditioner in retail and professional sizes to help beauty professionals affected by Hurricane Katrina. ThermaFuse sales development specialists R. Grayson & Associates will also contribute 5% of its proceeds from each salon intro deal sold in November to the American Red Cross.

Twinlab, www.twinlab.com
Twinlab is joining the nonprofit charity Vitamin Angel Alliance to help protect Katrina survivors from malnutrition and reduce their susceptibility to infection and disease. The company is contributing approximately 95,000 nutritional supplements, including vitamin C, echinacea and Twinlab Immunity Booster. The alliance has already begun to deliver large amounts of nutritional supplies to evacuees in four states.

Veeco Salon Design & Manufacturing, www.veecomanufacturing.com
The company has asked its customers to rally around people whose lives and cities were demolished by Hurricane Katrina. Veeco has a partial list of organizations working to address the needs of hurricane victims available, and encourages the industry to make a contribution.

Visual Changes Skin Care, www.visualchanges.com
The company donated 10% of all of its sales made September 1-2, 2005, to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina, and encourages all spa businesses to do the same: Choose a few days and let your customers know that a percentage of the money they spend on services and/or products purchased will be donated to help the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

West Tennessee Business College, Jackson, TN, www.wtbc.com
The Esthetician Program of this school is currently collecting bottled water, diapers, formula and clothing for the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Winn Claybaugh and John Paul Mitchell The School, www.paulmitchell.com
School co-founder and industry educator Winn Claybaugh is launching a fundraising program, Voices Who Care, in conjunction with John Paul Mitchell The School. All donations will go to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina to benefit salon professionals. Voices Who Care is asking salons, teams and professionals to commit to collecting pledges for $2,500 from clients, friends, family and industry contacts. Their goal is $1 million. Among those who have already committed are Sam Brocato, James Morrison, Vivienne Mackinder, David Wagner, Eric Fisher Salon in Wichita, Kansa, Diva Studios in Las Vegas, A Robert Cromeans Salon in San Diego and the Vidal Sassoon Academy in Santa Monica, California.

Wright Beauty Academy, Battle Creek, MI
Manager Cheryl Simmerman and students, with the help of local churches, salons and businesses, offered a day of pampering to evacuees sheltered at Fort Custer. Churches transported people to the academy, where local stylists and barbers donated their services and the appreciative clients enjoyed pizza and snacks provided by community businesses. Students collected money at intersections and bought personal necessities that were added to donations of food, clothing, toys and money and given directly to the hurricane survivors. Simmerman reports that haircuts, manicures, massages, styles, color, relaxers and more were given to 50 evacuees on the first day of the effort, a number they hoped to double on the second day.

Yon-Ka Paris, www.yonkausa.com
Yon-Ka Paris USA has donated $10,000 to aid in the relief of victims of Hurricane Katrina.

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DAY SPAS/SALONS
A and E Spa, Barnwell, SC
Owner Amy Davis has organized money drives at her area's schools, and has encouraged local businesses to donate food items to the students who raise the most money. She has also coordinated a blood drive and has created a competition between schools--the school that participates the most will win a breakfast from Davis and the American Red Cross representative for the Barnwell area. The school that brings in the most blood donors will win a lunch from Wal-Mart.

A New U Day Spa, Chandler, AZ
A New U will be holding a parking lot sale on September 17 and 18 from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. All proceeds will go to helping find a New Orleans family a new home. The sale will be located at 590 N. Alma School Rd. in Granada Plaza, Chandler, AZ 85224. Questions can be directed to the spa at 480/786-4188.

a. Salon Galleria & Spa, Coventry, RI
The a. Salon Galleria & Spa partnered with local fire and police departments to hold a Boot Drive on September 10 and a Salon/Spa-A-Thon on September 18, raising a total of $18,219 to benefit the victims of Hurricane Katrina.

Absolute Serenity Day Spa, Omaha, NE, www.dayspaomaha.com
Absolute Serenity has set up a Huricane Relief Fund, with proceeds being donated to the American Red Cross in Omaha.

Affinity Day Spa, Rumson, NJ
Affinity's staff member Lisa Daughter has gotten out the call for donations to all small businesses in the spa's area. According to Affinity owner Lori Adamo, Daughter makes a trip every other day to the fire station in north New Jersey and to the American Red Cross to drop off clothes, toys, food and water. Daughter also contacted the local paper The Two River Times to write an article on soliciting donations.

Aqua Medical Spa, Dallas, www.aquarx.com
Aqua is raising money through donations made by its guests. The spa sent out an e-mail to 2,500 clients, and when a client donates money, Aqua will match that donation. The spa hopes to raise several thousand dollars.

Arbor Door Day Spa, Hilton Head, SC
Arbor Door is advertising that 10% of all service and retail sales throughout the month of September will be donated to the American Red Cross. Although the spa has only been open for nine months, owner Kathy Cooksey is hoping to send a sizeable donation by month's end.

Balance Day Spa, Greensboro, NC, www.balancedayspa.com
Balance is joining the effort to help Hurricane Katrina victims in several ways:
On Sunday, September 4th, and Monday, September 5th, Balance will donate 10% of the cost of each service given and 10 % of all retail sales to the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina victim relief.

In collaboration with the Greensboro Jaycees, Balance will be a collection point for any supplies (blankets, toilet paper, water, food, baby supplies, toiletries, etc.) needed in Mississippi, Louisiana and other affected areas.

Balance is collecting cash and gift-in-kind donations for one of its employee's families living in New Orleans. (Although massage therapist Junius Braxton's family is fine, they have lost everything.)

Beleza Salon & Spa, Indialantic, FL
Beleza is encouraging clients to donate blood through the American Red Cross. Proprietor Marcia De Souza Patton is offering blood donors a 10% discount on any chemical treatment haircare services with proof of donation. Beleza is also donating 10% of its September profits to the Salvation Army and/or American Red Cross to help Hurricane Katrina victims.

Bel'image Skin Care & Make-Up, Glendale, AZ, www.belimageskincare.com
On September 5th, Bel'image donated 100% of its proceeds to the American Red Cross.

Bella Skin Care & Massage Therapy, Lincoln, NE
Bella Skin Care & Massage Therapy has set up an American Red Cross donation spot for its clients, and some of its staff members are donating their gratuities for a set day to the relief efforts.

Best and Company Salon and Day Spa, Syracuse, NY, www.BestandCompany.com
This upscale salon/spa has placed a box at its front counter to collect funds for the American Red Cross for relief for Hurricane Katrina victims. The owners have hooked up with a local TV station, which visited the salon/spa to help publicize its effort.

Blue Sky Day Spa, Sacramento, CA, www.blueskydayspa.com
On Monday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the spa is volunteering its time to raise funds. The spa is donating 100% of service revenues on that day, including tips, to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund.

Blue Water Spa, Raleigh, NC, www.bluewaterspa.com
Blue Water will be opening the spa on the first Sunday of October, November and December and giving 100% of all revenue from products and services sold on those days to the American Red Cross to benefit victims of Hurricane Katrina. The employees of Blue Water Spa are donating their time to perform treatments, answer phones, greet clients, clean rooms, etc. Facials, massage, microdermabrasion, laser hair removal, laser facials and more will be available.

Body Kneads, Palo Alto, CA
Body Kneads owner Suzanne Lai has donated $1,000 to the American Red Cross. The salon has also placed a collection jar in its reception area.

Body Secrets
The staff at Body Secrets has put out a bowl to receive donations from clients; those who donate will receive 10% off of any product as a thank-you.

Bradz SalonSpa, Austin, TX, www.bradz.com
Bradz SalonSpa is hosting a Katrina Disaster Cut-a-Thon on September 11. Clients are being asked to donate a minimum of $35, and stylists from several area salons are volunteering their time and talents. All donations will go to the American Red Cross.

Capelli Hair and Skin Spa, Falls Church, VA, www.capellispa.net
The salon/spa is holding a bake sale and clothing drive on Saturday, September 10, to raise money and clothes for those affected. Shala, the salon's manager, is a native of New Orleans and still has family there, as well as in-laws in Mississippi; her family is renting a van to take the clothes to a neighborhood in Mississippi that she knows has been devastated by the hurricane.

Chambersburg Massage Therapy Clinic, Chambersburg, PA, www.chambersburgmassage.com
Owner Kay Kelly reports that the clinic will host a hurricane relief benefit September 24 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., offering 20-minute massages for a $25 donation. All proceeds, including tips, will be donated to the American Red Cross Hurricane Relief Fund. Additionally, 50% of the day's retail sales will be donated. A raffle will feature a free Spa Day, including a massage, body treatment and skincare treatment of one hour each.

City Salon & Spa, Athens, GA, www.citysalonandspa.com
City Salon & Spa is holding a fundraiser on September 18 to raise money for the Hurricane Katrina American Red Cross disaster fund. The salon/spa will give away various services in return for donations all day. City Salon & Spa has also been gathering items from local businesses for a large raffle to be held the same day.

Comfort & Joy Wellness Spa, Fairfax, VA, www.comfortjoy.com
The spa has listed an opening, which it would like to fill with a professional displaced by Hurricane Katrina if possible, at www.spas-helping-spas.com.

Cuz 'N Company Salon & Spa, Drexel Hill, PA
Maria and John Scarduzio are encouraging their clients to help Hurricane Katrina survivors with a donation bowl at their reception desk. The Scarduzios are collecting money through September and will match the total amount, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross.

de Jensen Salon & Spa, Sea Girt, NJ, www.dejensen.com
On September 18, de Jensen Salon & Spa held a Salon-A-Thon and raised $15,000 for the American Red Cross for Hurricane Katrina relief.

Desert Agave Salon & Spa, Phoenix, www.agavesalonspa.com
Desert Agave Salon & Spa is donating 5% of its September sales to help aid in the relief of those in the Hurricane's path. The spa will also be collecting monetary donations on behalf of the American Red Cross until September 30th.

Dieci Lifestyle Spa, Livingston, NJ, www.diecispa.com
Owners Marie and Paul Gaglioti and staff members are fundraising throughout September in various ways, including daily chair massages and weekly bake sales and "50/50" raffles. Staff may wear jeans to work on designated days for a donation of $10 each day. The Gagliotis also assembled three $200-plus gift baskets, each containing retail products and spa gift cards, for $20-per-ticket raffles. All funds raised will go to the American Red Cross.

Dino Palmieri Salon & Spa, Cleveland, OH, www.dinopalmierisalon.com
On September 22, Dino Palmieri and all 117 designers and technicians in 10 salons and two spa locations in the Cleveland area will donate a portion of the profits from all services and retail sales to Hurricane Katrina relief funds.

Ecotique Aveda SalonSpa, San Diego, CA, www.ecotique.com
Ecotique will hold a Cut-A-Thon Oct. 30, with all profits going to Katrina Relief funds, including Habitat for Humanity. Stylists will volunteer their services to provide haircuts, including scalp massage, shampoo, cut, style and blow dry.

Elixir Salon & Day Maker, Colleyville, TX
On September 12, the full-service Aveda concept salon and day spa hosted a benefit and raised more than $1,100, with all proceeds going directly to families of Aveda salon employees affected by Hurricane Katrina. Elixir also continues to collect donations in the salon and spa for hurricane relief.

The Essential Day Spa, Murray, KY
Owner Marcy Snodgrass writes that approximately 120 evacuees from Hurricane Katrina are being housed in Murray, and the spa is offering free massages, facials, haircuts and braiding to any of the victims or relief workers. "We look at our openings each day, then we call them and book their services," says Snodgrass. "We were afraid that some volunteers would forget about the hurricane survivors after a few weeks or months, and that is why we are continuing this for the rest of the year." Staff members are also volunteering for general duties at the shelter.

Euro Day Spa and Euro Day Spa + laser center, www.eurodayspainc.com
During the week of September 5 through September 9, the spa donated 10% of spa and salon service revenues, including laser hair removal, IPL photo-facials and vibradermabrasion treatments from both of its Laguna Niguel, California, locations to the American Red Cross.

Fort Worth Massage Therapy Center, Fort Worth, TX
Owner Linda Soto has found a special family to help: "Seven years ago, when I first opened Fort Worth Massage Therapy Center a lady came in for a massage. I hadn't seen her in a year, but she came into our center last night, and during her visit she shared her story about her family in Mississippi. Her mom has 30 victims/relatives in her home, and a sister or cousin has brought in 20 more relatives. I had to hold back my tears.

"I had been holding on to some money for the victims since the disaster took place, and I knew I had to give it to someone who desperately needed it, so I gathered the money, gave it to her and got a list of items her family would need. I have begun e-mailing my clients, family and friends to help me gather these items."

Fountain of Youth Laser & Skin, Phoenix and Scottsdale, AZ
On September 16, the medical spa donated proceeds from both its Phoenix and Scottsdale locations to help the more than 500 hurricane evacuees sheltered in Phoenix. Staff members donated their time so that 100% of the proceeds would go to the relief fund.

Frank Anthony Salon, Chester, NJ
The staff at Frank Anthony Salon has been collecting their daily gratuities for donation to the Hurricane Katrina victims.

From Head To Toe Salon & Spa, Greensburg, PA
From Head To Toe is currently taking donations for the American Red Cross in an effort to allow even the most busy client to donate without having to call or get online. "We're hoping for the best; if everyone will donate, those suffering from this emergency can be helped, now and in the future," said owner Angela Allen.

Galleria Salon and Spa, Waldorf, MD
Owner Pamela Roberts and the staff of Galleria Salon and Spa held a bake sale and also sold T-shirts to raise $3,600 for Hurricane Katrina relief. The business also hosted a fund-raising event on Nov. 6 to benefit the Alliance for Lupus Research.

Gary Manuel Salon, Seattle, WA
Gary Howse donated $10,000 to the Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief at www.probeautycares.org.

Ginger Bay Salon & Spa Group, Kirkwood, MO, www.gingerbay.com
On Friday, September 2, the Ginger Bay team supported a "dress down blue jean" day. Everyone who chose to wear blue jeans donated $5 toward the salon group's fundraising efforts. Ginger Bay also solicited its clients for donations at checkout. For the entire month of September, a portion of the sales from select retail items will be donated to continue the salon's ongoing support to the American Red Cross.
"I am proud to say that our team stepped up to the plate with no questions asked, and I'm confident that as an industry, we will make a difference in the lives of those affected by this life-changing event," said Michelle Steimann, president of business operations.

Gurney's Inn Resort and Spa, Montauk, NY, www.gurneys-inn.com
This resort spa located at the eastern end of Long Island is offering temporary jobs and housing to displaced persons affected by the Hurricane. The spa is also planning a dinner, with proceeds to benefit one of the relief organizations; food and labor for the event will be donated. Assistant spa director Beth Tavernier has offered an extra bedroom in her home to any family that has been displaced.

Hair Biz, Naples, FL
Owner LaDonna Roye believes that allowing Katrina survivors get back to work and restore some normalcy to their lives is one of the best ways to help. Hair Biz, offering hair, makeup and waxing services, has two available stations, with a guaranteed salary to start. For more information, contact Roye at WingoRoye@comcast.net.

Healinghands Haven, Knoxville, TN
Healinghands made a donation to the American Red Cross. Owner Pamela D. Vaught would like to challenge every massage therapist to give what they can and pray for each and every person affected by the disaster.

James Scott Salon and Day Spa, Fort Myers, FL
Staff members contributed to hurricane relief from one week's tips and sent $1,830 to the NCA Disaster Relief Fund/Katrina.

Jewell, Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa, Puyallup, WA
Jewell will extend normal business hours on Saturday, September 10, and donate all proceeds from that day to the American Red Cross. The spa is trying to get the word out to other spas in the area to get involved, and is looking for local support.

John AbatÈ International, www.johnabate.com
John AbatÈ International, a longtime sponsor of the Atlanta Falcons Cheerleaders, recently assisted 10 New Orleans Saints Cheerleaders and their families. Upon learning of their displacement from their homes, company staff members immediately selected, packed and sent personal care products, including JA Sanitizing Hand Wash, UV Defense Shampoo, Detangling Container and other JA Bath & Body Care products, to the hurricane evacuees.

John Paul Mitchell Systems, www.paulmitchell.com
The Paul Mitchell Katrina Fund has been created in cooperation with the National Cosmetology Association (NCA) and the Beauty Associations for Katrina Relief. As its own contribution to the fund, John Paul Mitchell Systems will donate a percentage of proceeds from all Round Trip and Quick Slip Express Style products sold between September 12 and December 31. All funds raised will also be donated to the Paul Mitchell Katrina Fund.

Founder and CEO John Paul DeJoria is planning a benefit concert in Los Angeles in October.

He has also donated the use of his private jet for relief efforts and given products and tools to evacuees at the Austin, Texas, Convention Center. Local Paul Mitchell hairdressers have donated time to perform haircuts.

Juut Salonspas, CA and MN, www.juut.com
CEO/"Daymaker" David Wagner is hosting a fundraiser in Minneapolis on October 17, with proceeds to be donated to the NCA Disaster Fund/Katrina.

L Salon & Beauty Lounge, Los Angeles, CA
The salon hosted a Cut-A-Thon Sept. 25, with haircuts offered for a minimum donation of $30. Stylists raised more than $2,000 for the Dream Center in Los Angeles, which is housing families left homeless by Hurricane Katrina.

LaBelle Day Spas & Salons, San Francisco, Palo Alto and Stanford, CA, www.labelledayspas.com
Each of LaBelle's three locations has set up donation jars at checkout counters so clients can easily give to hurricane relief, with all proceeds going to the American Red Cross. LaBelle has also posted job opportunities online at www.spas-helping-spas.com for those considering relocation to California. The spas and salons currently have openings for hairstylists, massage therapists and one spa manager.

The Lamar Everyday Spa, www.thelamar.com
The Phoenix-based spa launched Spas for the Cause, donating 100% of all proceeds from services done on Labor Day to the American Red Cross. Spa employees are donating their time so that all profits will go toward the cause. In addition, the Scottsdale Chamber Foundation will match the first $2,500 raised.

Lockworx SalonSpa, Lansing, MI, www.lockworx.com
Lockworx sent a letter to all its top-spending clients, offering them a $20 bonus for every $100 in gift cards they purchased and asking them to donate that bonus amount to one of the relief efforts.

Lulu A Dayspa, Cumming, GA, www.luluadayspa.com
The staff of Lulu opened up the facility on Sunday, September 11, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for services; 100% of the money made from those services was donated to the American Red Cross relief effort. In addition, 25% of all gift certificate or retail sales that day were donated.

Main Street Day Spa, Vancouver, WA, www.mainstreet-dayspa.com
The staff at Main Street Day Spa is donating 5% of all paid services to the flood recovery effort. According to owners Rhonda Beckman and Ranee Nicholson, this could mean more than $50 a day or $300 a week for eight weeks. Beckman and Nicholson hope that all spas can do the same.

Metamorphosis Salon and Spa, Gunnison, CO
Owner Priscilla Swanson would love to help someone rebuild his or her professional life at her salon/spa. She has a position open immediately for a skincare specialist/esthetician. She's willing to pay for training in the Dermalogica line. Interested parties should contact her at pswanson@adelphia.net.

Metropolis Salons USA Inc., Tucson, AZ
Metropolis will sponsor a Cut-A-Thon on Sunday, September 11, with 100% of proceeds raised from the sale of salon services and retail products sent to the American Red Cross for disaster relief for Hurricane Katrina's victims. Other hairdressers in the area are invited to participate in our salon on that day. For more information, contact Angie Dillard at 520/296-7400.

Milagro Spa, Red Bank, NJ, www.theatlanticclub.com
Milagro Spa and its parent company The Atlantic Club have put together a program designed to raise $50,000 toward relief efforts. Donors will fill out a Donor Recognition Card and receive a 'Thank-You' guest pass. The Atlantic Club will match up to $5,000, and donors will receive space on the spa's thank-you wall, helping to build awareness.

In addition, Milagro is working with its local FoodBank, and is a specialty distribution site that will fill an entire truckload based on the specific item that The Nation's Second Harvest and FEMA need.

Modern Salon and Spa, Charlotte, NC, www.modernsalonandspa.com
The spa hosted a hurricane relief benefit September 8 with a $20 admission fee going to relief efforts. Food and beverages were donated by local businesses. Modern Salon and Spa is also selling T-shirts emblazoned with the slogan "Support is Powerful" to benefit relief funds.

Montage Day Spa, Iron Mountain, MI
Montage has placed a donation can at its reception desk for the Hurricane victims and their families; owner Bobbie Peterson is also sending money on the spa's behalf. Montage may have the opportunity to participate in an effort at the local beauty school by offering free services to raise money.

Mr. & Ms. Day Spa, Long Beach, CA, www.mrandmsdayspa.com
On Tuesday, September 13, the spa will donate 20% of all service and product sales to the American Red Cross in support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Mr. & Ms. Day Spa will also collect cash donations from clients, and if the event is successful, manager Katy Dimmick says the spa will host another event at the end of September.

Mylinda Renay Salon, Arlington, TX, www.mylindarenaysalon.com
The salon hosted "Donating With Style" for Katrina Relief September 19, with all service proceeds going to Hurricane Katrina relief funds.

New Beginnings Transformation Center, Little Rock, AR
New Beginnings is working together with other salons, day spas, stylists and barbers in the Little Rock area to form "Beauty Relief." Stylists volunteer their days off to visit shelters and provide haircare services, facials, manicures/pedicures, massages and makeup services to survivors of Hurricane Katrina. "Beauty Relief" will continue for as long as necessary. "We've had an overwhelming response from local salons and spas to band together and do what we can," said owner Karla Scott. "We can't change their living situations through our services, but they're so badly needed, and help them to feel good about themselves again."

Nob Hill Spa, San Francisco, CA, www.nobhillspa.com
The Huntington Hotel and Nob Hill Spa is doing its part to assist in the aid to the Gulf States that have been devastated by Hurricane Katrina. The Huntington Hotel has already donated $1,200 to the cause; the spa will raffle off a $425 Serenity Package, with a dollar-for-dollar match by spa director Jenean LaRoche up to $1,000.

Additionally Nob Hill Spa has been in contact with vendors who had customers in the area to let them know of temporary positions (front desk and esthetics) so that affected spa employees may have a way to make money while rebuilding their lives.

OhLaLa Hair Colour & Spa, Miami Lakes, FL, www.ohlalahair.com
OhLaLa Hair Colour & Spa held a fundraising launch party for hair treatment and product Phyto on October 13. Owner Carlo Krockel and stylists provided complimentary hair consultations and raised money for the American Red Cross to help children affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Pacific Sun & Spa, Chesapeake, VA, www.pacificsunandspa.com
Pacific Sun will hold two fundraising days, September 19 and 26. All salon and spa services will be by appointment; all tanning profits at full price and 100% of the revenue from services performed those days will be donated to the American Red Cross. The salon/spa is inviting its clients to be part of these events through direct-mail postcards and word of mouth.

Red Salon and Spa, Cape Coral, FL, www.redsalonandspa.com
On Sunday, September 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Red Salon and Spa will sponsor "feel beautiful," a fundraiser where all proceeds from the day's services will be donated to the American Red Cross to help those living in Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama and Florida who were affected by Hurricane Katrina. In addition, every customer receiving services on September 11 will be given a complimentary box of handmade gourmet chocolates courtesy of Norman Love Confections.
For those unable to attend the feel beautiful event, the salon will be accepting monetary donations on or before September 11. Those making donations will receive a complimentary box of fine gourmet chocolates by Norman Love Confections. Donations can be dropped off or mailed to either Red Salon and Spa location. For additional information call 239/242-7337.

Salon Urbanity, Cincinnati
Salon Urbanity is collecting donations for the American Red Cross from its staff and clients. The salon is also teaming up with a bar in downtown Cincinnati that invited the staff to offer hair services and face painting for Cincinnati Bengals fans before the games. All the proceeds from this effort will be donated toward hurricane relief. "We hope that other salons and spas jump on the bandwagon and help those who are so in need at this time," said manager Nancie Florian.

Santa Fe Hair Company, Chandler, AZ
The salon is holding a cut-a-thon and fundraising event on Sunday, September 11; 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the American Red Cross in support of the victims of Hurricane Katrina. On the same day, other local businesses are donating a variety of goods and services to be raffled off, including a DVD player, gift certificates, haircare products and one year of pedicures. Food for the event will be provided by local restaurants. "It's so inspiring that the East Valley is joining together to bring humanity back during this tragedy," said co-owner Melissa Sharp.

Savvy Salon & Day Spa, Cornelius, NC, www.savvysalonanddayspa.com
On September 2 and 3, owner Pat Helmandollar pledged 10% of the salon/spa's revenues to be sent to the American Red Cross. She also asked each of her service providers to contribute one day's tips to the effort. Helmandollar asked a local sign maker to donate a poster for the salon's lobby to help promote the effort to clients. In addition, Savvy is offering to collect monetary contributions from clients and send them together with the salon/spa's donation.

As a Wella haircolor customer, Helmandollar is planning to redeem her award points for 10 Tondeo blow-dryers to help salon owners or stylists who might need to make a fresh start.

Scarlett's Retreat Day Spa, McDonough, GA, www.scarlettsretreat.com
Although not directly affected by Katrina, Scarlett's Retreat experienced flooding and several tornadoes afterward. Although the spa's cleanup continues, owner Annette L. O'Banion says that employees and clients are banding together to raise money.
On September 19, Scarlett's will partner with a neighboring salon to sponsor a clip-a-thon. The day spa's staff will also provide chair massages for all those who are waiting for a haircut. The spa is also providing a large donation for the relief effort, and Scarlett's therapists are donating their tips/earnings, which the business will match.

Serene~Scape, Marlborough, MA, www.serene-scape.com
Serene-Scape is displaying signs for a basket to collect nonperishable goods or clothes/blankets for the 2,500 people coming to the Cape. Anyone wishing to help with the spa's collection efforts should contact owner Susan Dynan at 508/357-2200 or dayspa@serene-scape.com.

Shirley & Shawn Salon Dayspa, Burlington, NC
The owners were so moved by the events in New Orleans and the Gulf Coast that they began taking donations of money on Thursday, September 1. The spa's clients donated enough money to send 16 cases of water to affected areas. The owners continue to collect cash donations and plan to give them to the American Red Cross.

Skin Essentials, Concord, NC
Owner Katrina Barringer knows some people who were affected greatly by the hurricane that bears her name. She's donating 5% of all sales to the American Red Cross this month, and encourages every spa owner or skincare retailer to give what they can. "Every cent will add up to help our friends on the Gulf Coast," she said. "I have no doubt that America as a whole will step up when people are in need."

Skin Essentials Day Spa, Fitness & Salon, Wichita Falls, TX
www.skinessentialswf.com
The owners of Skin Essentials would like to offer job opportunities to victims of Hurricane Katrina. The spa is offering free booth space for one month, with payments then remaining at 25% of normal rate for one month with all walk-ins. "We want to help licensed victims to rebuild in our community until they can return home or find a new home," said owners Dawn and Glen Rabideau.

Solstice Day Spa, Cape Cod, MA, www.solsticedayspa.com
To help support the thousands affected by the hurricane, Solstice will send 25% of all of September's retail dollars to the American Red Cross. The fundraiser is being advertised in the local newspaper and in many locations throughout the spa.
In addition, a jar has been placed at the front desk for individual client donations, and spa employees have been adding some of their tips in on a daily basis.

South Shore Spa, League City, TX, www.southshoremassage.com
South Shore Spa is participating in a full carnival in Pasadena, Texas. Free massages and haircuts are being offered for victims; others can make a donation to receive a massage or cut. In addition, free food will be available for victims, and the American Red Cross will be on hand to collect donations of requested items and cash.

Spa-Addicts.com, www.spa-addicts.com
Spa-Addicts.com, owned by Louisiana native and former New Orleans resident Mary Blackmon, is contributing 100% of VIP Club membership sales to the American Red Cross.

Spa Sublime, Burlington, NC
Spa Sublime is coordinating a county-wide relief effort. The salons, spas and massage therapists in the area are joining Spa Sublime to raise money for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. The spa will open on Monday, September 19, to provide services to as many people as possible. Each facility will choose its own charity; all Spa Sublime proceeds will go to Habitat for Humanity.

Steam, West Hollywood, CA www.steam314.com
On Monday, October 3, special prices were offered and stylists volunteered their time to raise funds, donating 100% of the proceeds to the American Red Cross Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. Owner Carla Gentile told attending DAYSPA associate editor Liz Barrett that the salon was booked solid for the event.

Studio 6 Salon and Spa, Wausau, WI
Studio 6 is holding a Cut-A-Thon on September 15th from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Each of the salon's four stylists are donating 12 hours of time to give $15 haircuts; all proceeds will go to the American Red Cross. Area businesses are donating door prizes for the event, and Coke is donating the beverages and a banner. "It's so heartwarming when your city can come together and work together to do the most we can," said manager Jalena Boden. "And our industry in a great position to be able to help out!"

Surrey Salon, Piedmont, OK
Surrey Salon is on the American Red Cross' list as a drop point for anyone in the community who wishes to donate money food, water or clothing. We have contacted the and they have us on their list. The salon is located at 103 Monroe St., Ste. B, Piedmont, OK; phone 405/373-3121

The Spa & Fitness Club, Costa Mesa, CA, www.lakeshoreathleticclubs.com
The Spa & Fitness Club is joining forces with Maggiano's of South Coast Plaza to host a night to appreciate health, friends and demonstrate support. Italian appetizers and spirits will be served, and attendees can purchase "relief tickets" for $5 each. Other South Coast Plaza businesses have donated raffle prizes to the event, and all proceeds will go to the Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. The Spa asks that each guest purchase a minimum of one ticket.

Timeless, Naperville, IL, www.timelessdayspa.com
Timeless will donate 5% of all service revenue to the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Cash donations (the recommendation of the American Red Cross) can be dropped in the Hurricane Katrina box at Timeless Spa, 1240 Iroquois, Ste. 506, Naperville. The spa is donating a free Photo Rejuvenation with any donation over $25.

Top It Off Salon & Spa, Ft. Myers, FL
The salon/spa has become a donation center for the American Red Cross. Anyone can visit Top It Off and write a personal check; the American Red Cross has also provided the salon/spa with personal envelopes for those wishing to use a credit card. (The American Red Cross has information on how to become a donation center.) "I have spent many great times in New Orleans, and my heart goes out to the people there," said owner Will Hutt.

Trilogy Spa, Hermosa Beach and Lake Tahoe, CA, www.trilogyspa.com
Spa staff donated 100% of the day's income on September 18 to Hurricane Katrina relief. Clients wrote checks to the charity of their choices in the amount of the spa service price. Tribute T-shirts were sold and collection bins placed onsite to further benefit hurricane relief funds.

Utopia Spa, Chattanooga, TN
Angie Dotson, a nail technician at Utopia, will be offering her clients "pedicures for people." The proceeds from this special pedicure service will go to help Hurricane Katrina victims.

Village Day Spa, Bronxville, NY, www.villagedayspa.com
Village Day Spa is collecting donations of nonperishable food, clothing and other much-needed supplies. A truck will collect the supplies on Monday, September 12, at 9 a.m. Questions can be directed to spa director Jessica Ramos at 914/337-7727.


Wild Clover Day Spa, Galena, IL, www.wildcloverdayspa.com
Although Wild Clover has set out a jar for donations from its clients, its employees have really stepped up to the plate, according to owner Mary Sheahen--some of the staff members are donating their tips to the American Red Cross.

Wink, Santa Fe, NM, www.winklifestyle.com
Wink has put out a large Lucite box on its front desk for clients and staff alike to make relief aid donations. Owner Aline Harris-Ellis notes that the spa has done this for the last decade of devastations, including the Oklahoma bombing, 9/11 and the Indonesian tsunami. Donations are being sent to UNICEF or to the American Red Cross.

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UPDATES FROM THE GULF COAST
We've heard from several readers who own salons on or near the Gulf Coast:

Belladonna Day Spa, New Orleans, LA, www.belladonnadayspa.com
Belladonna reopened on October 7 with limited manicure, pedicure and massage services. Owner/president Kim Dudek says she is "thrilled to be part of the healing process" as the spa helps to restore health and normalcy to its community. Temporary hours of operation are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

M English Salon, Gulfport, MS, 228/864-6116 or 228/864-6119
Operations Manager Erika Johnson writes, "I am really excited about the future of the Gulf Coast. Our business is better than it has ever been. I think this is a great time to grow a business. We are very blessed to be open; my partner (Melissa English) lost everything. Thank you and everyone for all of your support."

Miss Celie's Spa Orleans, New Orleans, LA, 800/725-2446, www.spaorleans.com
Miss Celie's Spa Orleans and Olde Victorian Inn reopened on October 8, and is offering five B&B rooms and limited spa services. In addition, owners Keith and Andre West-Harrison will share the rebuilding of their businesses with viewers of the online reality series "The Startup 2" from America Online and Entrepreneur.com.

The Spa at the Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, New Orleans, LA
"I just wanted to say thank you to all who have been praying for me and my family. My wife and my two daughters evacuated along with grandparents and my in-laws to Jackson, Mississippi, to stay with my family the day before the storm. I stayed at the hotel during the storm and if there ever was a hell on earth, I would have to say it was in New Orleans in the days following the storm. I finally made it to Jackson on Friday afternoon to be reunited with my family. I am happy to say all members of my family are OK.

"My home is 42 miles from the hotel in Madisonville, Louisiana. Yes it was a long commute to work everyday, but there was no damage to our house. Of course there is no power, trees are down everywhere and the neighborhood cleanup will be massive, but we were lucky."
Wayne Morris
Spa Director, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans

Villa Soleil Day Spa, Navarre, FL
"We suffered the loss of our home for seven months and $25,000 uninsured cleanup to the business after Hurricane Ivan. We then suffered another $20,000 loss after Hurricane Dennis and once again became homeless. Luckily, Katrina has only cost us about $8,000 in cleanup and damage, and we have been displaced for a week. I am finding myself once again rebuilding my home and business because I truly believe that we are providing a wonderful service to our community.

"We depend a great deal on the tourist business since we're located on the beach. I employ 20 people, and in our small community that is a considered a lot. I want everyone to know that it isn't easy to rebuild, but it can be done if you truly believe in what you do. Take time to be kind to your neighbor and thank people for everything. We're collecting food, clothes and other necessities for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. Ice is in great demand and people are grateful for even a small bag.

"We're located about 4 hours east of New Orleans and we're trying to find housing for as many people as we can even though we're still recovering from a great deal of damage."

Leslie Huckabee, owner

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