How often do you get the urge to change your look?

For me, it happens about every three or so years. I start to find myself looking at magazines and envisioning myself with the same haircut or color as the model. Alas, sometimes my imagination tricks me and I end up with a less than flattering cut like the Infamous Pixie Incident of 2010. Let’s never speak of it again.

Luckily I don’t have to worry about that anymore thanks to our new Virtual Makeover tool.  I can upload a photo of myself, or use one of the provided models, and quickly test out different styles, hair colors, makeup looks and even polish shades. I loved playing with paper dolls as a little girl, so this sort of thing is right up my alley.

Like your new look? One click adds the products used in your virtual makeup to your online cart. You can even share your photo with your friends on Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest and get their opinion.

Check it out and let us know what you think!

Attention all Beauty Club members! (And I hope that includes YOU!)

I’m happy you’re saving money and getting all the benefits of Beauty Club.

But have you created your online profile at SallyBeauty.com?

Do it here:

http://www.sallybeauty.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-SA-Site/default/Login-Register

You’ll need to enter your Beauty Club card number, your contact information, set up a password, and some other things. You can even specify the beauty categories that interest you.

Here’s why you should to it:

• If we have your contact information, we can send you tips, special offers, and rewards.

• If you’ve earned a reward, you’ll see a section called “My Coupons” on your account page.
• Reward coupons are posted to the page and remain there until they expire. You can print them or show them on your smartphone screen to your sales associate.

If you completed your online profile when you joined Beauty Club, we bow to your awesomeness. But when was the last time you took a look there? Make sure we have your current email address. We don’t want you to miss out on the great benefits!

Showcasing the men and women behind the scenes at Sally Beauty

Julie Walker

Julie is manager of wellness initiatives that inspire Sally Beauty employees to eat right and stay in shape. She also organizes health fairs, is supervisor of the leave of absence team, and takes on many ad hoc projects.

What do you love about your job?

The variety of roles I play keeps things interesting, and my co-workers are great people to work with.

How do you spend your free time?

With my kids, reading, and scrap-booking.

Give us a fun fact about yourself.

I competed in gymnastics in middle school and high school.

What is your favorite product available at Sally Beauty?

The Sally Girl Eyeshadows. They are small and really affordable.

For this post, you will get a weather update and fashion report all in one! So news flash! Spring is here! Those warm sunny days and flowers blooming have arrived.

On those slightly chilly and cloudy days when a spring shower is likely to come down, I like to throw on a cute scarf to brighten up my day while keeping me warm. It’s super fashionable and fun, not to mention practical.

Sally Beauty delivers everything you need to stay on trend, and now has a really darling Spring Bliss Scarf FREE with purchase of GVP styling tool. I’m loving it in pink but it also comes in blue.

But that’s not all, you also get your choice of a FREE GVP styling product when you buy a GVP styling tool! Pretty awesome deal, right?

So go get your Spring Bliss scarf and post a picture of how you are wearing it on our Facebook page.

Hi, there, Beauty Club members!

Millions of you get rewarded every month. Any time a member spends a total of $25 during one month, they earn a 15 percent off reward to use the following month.

Did you spend $25 during January to earn your reward?

If so, you can use your reward and save 15 percent anytime during February, in stores or online.

However – Saturday, Feb. 23 is a special day.

If you visit a Sally Beauty store and use your reward coupon on Feb. 23, your sales associate will DOUBLE your reward – that’s a 30 percent savings!

Double Reward Day is this month only, and only in our stores on Saturday, Feb. 23.

You’ll need to bring your reward coupon and your Beauty Club card or card number with you. Your reward coupon is waiting for you – sign in or create a profile here for access.

And if we have your current email address, we’ve already your reward coupon.

So guard your reward coupon and head over to Sally Beauty on Saturday, Feb. 23.

See you then – and let me know what you got with your 30 percent savings!

Showcasing the men and women behind the scenes at Sally Beauty

Stacey Jones is senior brand manager of professional goods and hair color.

Stacey’s work with research, design, and hair color products takes her all over the world, most often to Italy and Switzerland. She also manages the team of educators, and is in charge of the test salon where new products and techniques are evaluated.

What do you love about your job?

The creative aspect. There’s a lot of creativity behind the science of beauty products, determining what we want the product to accomplish and how to get there. I also enjoy directing artwork and photography shoots for the packaging and promotional imagery supporting my brands.

How do you spend your free time?

I love being outdoors, anywhere! I’m a passionate gardener. I also love the water, whether it’s a pool or the ocean. I enjoy it all, from skiing to scuba diving.

Give us an amazing fun fact about yourself.

I have a passion for cars. I worked at a car wash and I took auto tech in high school. I can rebuild a carburetor without any trouble.

What is your favorite product available at Sally Beauty?

Ion Color Brilliance. I think it’s the best hair color in the industry, and I love the rich, emollient feel to my hair after rinsing.

During our lifetime, we accumulate a lot of New Year’s Eves.

Some loud and festive. Others barely a whimper. And more than enough spent sound asleep and unaware.

Each has its merits.

A new year is always a time for optimism, with grand hopes for renewed discipline and 12 great months.

But you already knew that.

So let us simply present you with our best wishes. We hope the year you are putting behind you was a good one, and that the year ahead will bring you many special days.

- Your pals at the Sally Beauty Blog

Susan Van Heusen

Search Marketing Manager

Susan Van Heusen manages Sally Beauty’s affiliate and marketplace programs and is instrumental in bringing Internet surfers to SallyBeauty.com.

What do you love about your job?

One of the things I’m most passionate about is the work I do with search engines. I help people find SallyBeauty.com on sites like Google and Bing, and once they get to our site, I help them find the products they are looking for.

How do you spend your free time?

I’m somewhat of a creative person. Within the last year, I’ve taken up photography and become addicted to Instagram. I’m also addicted to Pinterest with its do it yourself ideas. I’ve made wreaths for my door, crafts for my son’s peewee football team, and several gardening projects. Remember that Japanese boxwood wreath with the big letter A on it last spring? Nailed it! Now I’m lining up projects for Halloween and Christmas.

Give us a fun fact about yourself.

When I was eight, I didn’t want to share a suitcase with my little sister for a trip to Nana’s house. So I made my own suitcase with two boxes, paper clips, and rubber bands. Maybe I’m related to MacGuyver!

What is your favorite product available at Sally Beauty?

I love the Hot Shot Tools Transparent Pink Hair Dryer! I’m rough on dryers and I go through one a year. I use it every day (plus I’m clumsy and I drop it a lot). This dryer has lasted longer than any other, and it’s super cute!

Photograph: Sara, a favorite photographic subject.

When I’m not writing for the Sally Beauty blog, you’ll find me out and about photographing people.

I’ve photographed thousands of people over the years. Here’s something I’ve noticed:

A woman is prettiest at the ages of 24 and 28 and during all of her 30s.

The 40s aren’t bad, either.

After that, my research is incomplete. But I don’t buy into the shopworn canard that men age distinctively and women just get old. Anyone who has been to a class reunion knows firsthand that women age better than men. For millions of women, the beauty never fades.

Let’s hear your thoughts on aging and beauty — click on the comments and start typing!