Aveda Pure Privilege — This program allows you to earn points when you purchase Aveda products that can later be traded in for merchandise or prizes.  MFX keeps your Pure Privilege information on file so you earn points on every product purchase every time.  Aveda stores, institutes and salons are NOT required to participate in Pure Privilege; MFX chooses to participate in order to reward our clients.

Rewardy – The Rewardy Stamp Card app allows you to carry an electronic stamp card with you at all times, unlike paper stamp card that are often lost or forgotten at home.  MFX wants to reward you for your Aveda product purchases; for every $20 you spend we will stamp your card electronically and after nine punches you will earn $20 towards an Aveda product purchase.  Get your app at http://www.rewardy.com/get-app

MFX Preferred Membership — With our membership you will receive 5% off service purchases (including spa services); 10% off product purchases; it includes 1 complimentary style/blow dry service per calendar month for 12 months; UNLIMITED complimentary makeup applications; you’ll be  the first to learn about events, special offers, sampling opportunities and news from MFX; and an invitation to exclusive bi-annual membership appreciation events.  Our membership is $100 annually and worth every penny.

We would never want to limit the ways in which we reward our clients — in 2012 we sent 2 clients plus a guest each on all expense paid trips to Cancun, Mexico as part of a client referral contest — so its safe to say you will see other programs pop up that will be dedicated to making your day.

“Relationships: Strong relationships amongst team members and  strong relationships with our clients builds trust and loyalty. A strong culture will encourage clients to come back and promote staff retention.”

Linda Weisman
Inventory Management Specialist

“Teamwork:  Makes for a positive work atmosphere where team members are happy working with one another.  It definitely makes the day to day work much smoother!”

Erinn Cain
Color Specialist

“Happiness:  It’s contagious!  People want to be around happy people.  When I’m surrounded by happy team members, I’m happy.   Clients can feel the energy in a happy environment and it allows us to turn someone’s day around without even knowing it.”

Melinda Perez
Stylist

“Teamwork:  My team is everything to me.  So when I’m running behind schedule, I love knowing that a teammate is there to help me.   Teamwork builds trust.  We work through challenges, and we work through them together.”

Jessica Jordan
Color Specialist

“Creativity:  I love the value of Creativity because it encourages our team to continue working towards greatness by thinking and experimenting with new ideas.  This value helps fuel so many other values as well.  To me, this value means that we can all express ourselves and our passion while also making ourselves and the business stronger.”  

                                        Leigh Ellington, Guest Care Coordinator

“Fun:  We spend so much time together here at work.  Fun definitely makes the day better!  When you’re having fun, your whole life is brighter!”

Jessica Morris
Color Specialist

“Fun:  I believe that if the workplace is fun, then everything else will fall into place.  A fun and happy environment promotes positive energy.   Where there’s fun in the workplace, there’s high levels of trust because team members are comfortable with one another.”

Tess Rodriguez
Award-Winning Esthetician

“Trust:  It’s the foundation of all relationships.   Teamwork relies heavily on high levels of trust.  Without it, we have nothing.”

Kady Simmons
Stylist

“Success:  It’s all about growing personally and professionally in a positive environment.  I believe that Success is the core to everything we are working to build.  When you’re successful, everything else follows.”

Javier Herrera
Owner, Maximum FX Salons Spa (Yes, he’s wearing a sombrero and holding up some gigantic glass vase of some sort. Don’t ask.  We have no idea either.”)

The team at Maximum FX is happy to announce our first “Community Day“. On July 18th,2012 we are donating up to 20% of our sales at BOTH South Congress and Circle C Ranch salons. You can help by scheduling an appointment for Hair or Spa services, or by purchasing any retail products.  Call 512-472-3331 or CLICK HERE to book an appointment!

Together, we can make a difference!

More about SafePlace:

“SafePlace…

Provides Safety for individuals and families affected by sexual and domestic violence.

Helps victims in their Healing so they can move beyond being defined by the crimes committed against them, and become Survivors.

Promotes safe and healthy relationships for the Prevention of sexual and domestic violence.

Works with others to create Change in attitudes, behaviors and policies that perpetuate the acceptance of, and impact our understanding and responses to, sexual and domestic violence.”

Battle Of Puebla

Cinco de Mayo (Spanish for “fifth of May”) is a celebration held on May 5. It is celebrated nationwide in the United States and regionally in Mexico, primarily in the state of Puebla,^[1][2][3][4] where the holiday is called El Día de la Batalla de Puebla (English: The Day of the Battle of Puebla).^[5][6][7] The date is observed in the United States as a celebration of Mexican heritage and pride,^[8] and to commemorate the cause of freedom and democracy during the first years of the American Civil War.^[9][10] In the state of Puebla, the date is observed to commemorate the Mexican army‘s unlikely victory over French forces at the Battle of Puebla on May 5, 1862, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza Seguín.^[2][11] Contrary to widespread popular belief, Cinco de Mayo is not Mexico’s Independence Day—the most important national patriotic holiday in Mexico—which is actually celebrated on September 16.^[2][12]

Source:  Wikipedia

But what the blog and I have failed to do is tell you more about the two men who make it all possible: Chris Murphy and Javier Herrera.

First, I think I should warn you: if you’re looking for juicy gossip or drama, you won’t find it here. Sorry. Second, I think you should also know that I am no longer an active employee of MFX (though it still feels like it most of the time, as you can probably tell since I can’t seem to shake that “we” mentality). Previously, I worked as Guest Care Coordinator at the Circle C location, but left on excellent terms to pursue other areas of my “career” (if I’m even able to call it that yet!). I’m still fortunate enough to contribute to the blog though. This is important for you to know, because you can take what I’m about to say for exactly what it is: honest and without strings.

And the truth is that I have never met two people who are more perfect to own and operate a business together. Professionally speaking, they make a great team; where one may have weakness, the other has strength. Chris spends a lot of his time with Guest Care and Management focusing on client care, marketing and business coordination. Javier spends much of his time with the stylist team, helping them to harness and improve their skills in order to ensure that they are not only providing excellent services, but also a comfortable and enjoyable client experience.

Chris is infectious. His energy and passion for the salon, its clients and his team is literally contagious. I dare you to try to be in a bad mood when he’s around. It won’t work. He’s always got ideas and ways of how to elevate the salon and its team to the next level, and he provides the encouragement it takes to get there.

Javier is hilarious. A little shy, but once he gets you laughing, you won’t stop. More than funny, he’s talented. He really knows what he’s talking about. And he’s not one to keep a secret to himself – he shares all of his tips with his team members, making each stylist the best they can be, professionally and individually.

Next time you’re in the salon, see for yourself. See Chris as he interacts with other clients. Watch when Javier provides support for the stylists. It won’t take you long to understand how the culture of MFX is a direct result of their efforts and passion. And you’ll understand that even though they might not get the recognition and blog-space that they deserve, we wouldn’t get very far without them!

Chris, left, and Javier, right (with our beautiful Aveda rep. Dina in the center) all decked out at our Oscars Themed holiday party.