Know What You're Made Of is a nationwide Aveda advertisement campaign that reemphasizes the natural ingredients that go into Aveda's products.  Along with that, Aveda staff members have been sharing the "ingredients" that make up who they are.  Crimson will do the same thing by featuring different staff members and what they are made of.

This month, we are featuring our wonderful owner, Nova Jiongco.  Nova is a proud mom of two amazing girls, Layla and Presley.  She loves spending time with her girls and is very proud of their many accomplishments at such a young age.  Another "ingredient" that makes up Nova is her entrepreneurship.  She has been the gratified owner of Crimson Salon and Spa for going on 12 years.  Nova has always loved the small business community, and looks forward to continued growth with the partnership of her dedicated staff, support of her community, and love of her family.  Lastly, Nova considers herself a coffee enthusiast.  Her favorite kind of coffee is a Red Eye, coffee with a shot of espresso, which helps give her a jump start to her day.  Nova loves her family, her work, and her coffee, and considers those to be the main ingredients that make up what she is made of.

Ten years ago today, a decade, I stumbled into a new career and what ended up being one of the best decisions of my life!

I became the owner of Crimson Salon and Spa. It is milestones like these that make me reflect on all that I have been through and the life I have created, it puts a smile on my face... I have two beautiful little girls, an amazing family, and loyal friends. I can't even express how lucky I feel to have a supportive staff that shares the same vision that I do in making Crimson Salon and Spa what it is today!

I have to give the biggest shout out to my parents, Alice and Edmund Jiongco! They are my rock, support, and everything else in between... They have given me strength when I didn't think I could go on, and the courage to take the risks in my life that has gotten me where I am today. Their support never waivers, and for that, I will be forever grateful.

Thank you to my dearest friend and #1 wedding photographer in the state of WI, Photographs by Jenna Leigh for taking the time to photograph my staff and bringing out the beauty in all of us!