All participants can choose from the following services: manicures, facial waxing, highlights, haircuts, chair massages, updos and makeovers. All services are free of charge!

All services are donated by local talent from various Atlanta salons.

• The Paul Mitchell School- (of course! They had over 30+ students and staff onsite. Soo amazing!! Thank you so much guys again for all your help!!)
  
• Steve Hightower Salon
• Jamison Shaw Hairdressers
• Spoiled Oppulence
• Xclusive Hair Studio
• Shear Salon
• Revive Salon, Massage& Spa         
  

Salons below had a minimum of three techs;

• The Tonsorial Hair Salon At Concourse
• Like The River The Salon
• Freshe Hair Studio
• Adore Hair Studio
• Salon Red
• Salon 78

Other participating salons/businesses who came;

• Oh La La
• Boulevard Salon
• Enyiaanise Beauty Bar
• Jazmins Salon
• Vintage Hair Gallery
• Diana Pagan Hair Designs
• Saylah Threading & Day Spa
• Monique's Beauty Home & Salon
• Sports Cips Haircuts 
• Chiropractic Zone Healing Center
• Robert Taylor, LMT
• Salon Moraee
• Fingertips Massage
• Conscious Touch Massage & Bodywork
• Tranquility Massage Therapy
• Bob Steele Salon
• Tuli Massage   
  
• Toni Roberts, BA, LMT

(Hey Steve Hightower! Thanks so much for ALL YOUR HELP with those great goody bags last year!)

Due to the size of this event, I am in serious need of more volunteers in the following areas:

• Stylists- who can cut and color ethnic and non ethnic hair. (must bring own tools. Color will be provided by The Paul Mitchell School-Atlanta)
  

• Makup Artists- very basic makeup application only. (may need to bring own tools/makeup)

• Nail Techs- very basic nail polish application only.(will have some supplies onsite but need to bring own "tools").
  

• Massage Therapists- only doing 15-20 minute chair massages. This service has become extremely popular in the last few years. For most attendees, this is their first experience with massage. If you do not have a chair, please let me know and I will arrange for a rental. Kneads Inc has donated a few rental chairs for the day(need own massage chair).
  

• Estheticians- only facial waxing is offered(will most likely have several wax pots there along with supplies, but never hurts to have your own!).
  

• Assistants- I am hoping to have one assistant for every 3-4 stylists to help with: shampoo, color application, finishes. This will help expedite the stylists and make sure they are able to stay on time. We are on a very tight schedule and the kids have to be back on the buses at 1:30.

• Runners- you will assist the "service technicians" will any of their needs/problems. Help assist teachers with their students etc.
  

• Photographers- I love candid shots and would love to have more photographers to be able to catch all of the great moments throughout the day.

• Food Table Management- all food is donated from the various local establishments in the area. All of it cannot fit on the tables all at once. This person(s) will help make sure everything is well stocked, juices/sodas are replenished and just keep an eye on the food and make sure it stays clean and orderly.

• DJ- I would love to have music again at this years event.

                                                (Hey DJ Vincent! Thanks for coming!!)                             

Along with needing volunteers to perform the services, I am also in need of the following items so I can provide breakfast and lunch for all participants along with all of my great volunteers:

• Breakfast Items- bagels/cream cheese, muffins, biscuits, jams and jellies.
• Lunch Items- sandwiches, wraps, hot and cold plates, hot dogs, hamburgers etc.
  
• Snack Type Items- chips, salsa's, chip dip, fresh fruit, veggies platters and finger food items.
• Dessert- anything with chocolate and is ooey gooey will do! :)
• Beverages- liters/cans of soda, powdered drink mixes, juices, coffee & tea.
• Plastic Cutlery/Paper Goods- silverware, plates, napkins and cups.
• Decorations- helium balloons, tablecloth covers, streamers etc.
• Items For Goody Bags- coupons from your business, gift cards, any leftover sample items you no longer need, toys, leftover products from your store you no longer are in need of. These bags are all given to the students ALONG with their hard working teachers to remember their big day by. This also helps them to recognize who in their community supports their special children and their hard working teachers.  

With that being said, I would like to say a special "Thank You" to the following contributors who have sponsored my event year after year.

 New sponsors last year:

• Java Monkey of Decatur
• Cakes By Bex

New sponsors this year:                                            

• Cumberland Muscle Therapy
• Sound Explosion
• Barry's Massage
• HR Works
• Zen Peaces Handmade Natural Bath And Body
• Corey's Massage
  

Some the Georgia Force Cheerleaders along with the A-Town dancers  made a special apperance. All were on hand signing autographs along with taking photos with the children. I'm sure this was some of the guys favorite moments! :)

Former WWE/TNA wrestler "The Relic" also made an appearance and made quite an impression on some of the kids. Definitely wouldn't want to run into him in a dark alley somewhere, ha!

 

Ruby The Clown For 12 years Reuben Haller has delighted audiences as a clown, musician, and storyteller in Atlanta. For nine years he has performed for The Big Apple Circus at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta hospitals, as part of the prestigious 'Clown Care' program. He has clowned for Cirque du Soleil at two special events, including his role as 'Head Clown' for Cirque at the 4 day Grand Opening of The World of Coke Museum. An accomplished violinist and mandolin player, Reuben also created a solo clown show for The Atlanta Symphony's 'Symphony Celebration' in 2005. Reuben is now in his fourth year performing the acclaimed 'Fiddlin' Dan The Mountain Man' storytelling show at libraries throughout Georgia. He performs at hundreds of events each year.
               

A HUMONGOUS "Thanks" goes of course to- The Paul Mitchell School Atlanta. With their amazing staff (pictured below) and their awesome students. With their speed in all the behind the scenes set up, their attentiveness to the needs of all participants and their great, positive energy they gave to my event.

I want to just say "Thank You" to all who have been there in the past and continue to come year after year. I also want to acknowledge those who have put their faith in me and my event by coming this year and showing up to the unexpected. Thank you for believing!

We will all be able to come together to touch the lives of so many people!

And then I have a very "special" thank you that goes out to my wonderful husband, Greg Owczarski. Without his help, I would never be able to even dream of something as big and adventurous as this. You are amazing and I am so lucky to have you by my side, as my rock. All my love, muaahhh! :D

Thank you all so very much!

Gloria Owczarski

Founder/Organizer "Day of Beauty"  

Special Olympics Swim Coach

This event is dedicated to my sister (pictured on the right) she is my inspiration. I love you Kimmie!