Black Opal Color Fusion Mosaic Powders are now available in two new palettes.  Adding to the brown tones of the bronzer, shimmer bronzer and pressed powder are new shades in Raspberry and Golden Bronzer.  To see the new shades, visit the website and click on the link to the color chart.

Black Opal Fade & Conceal is a dual product with a fade lotion on one end and a cream concealer on the other.   Designed to improve the appearance of uneven skin tone, dark spots and particularly under eye dark circles.  The lotion helps to gently and gradually fade dark spots or circles while the concealer camouflages them.

• Asian plant extracts and antioxidants in the fade lotion help diminish the appearance of age spots and give the skin a lighter, more even-toned complexion.
• Each side can be used on its own or together
• Cream concealer offered in those famous Black Opal Shades

Black Opal has expanded their color selections on many of their foundations and concealers to better match a broader variety of women of color. Color charts for each product are on the website.  Under the product details scroll down to find the link to the color chart.

Cover & Clear Acne Concealer is now available in:

• Honey (new)
• Toast
• Tan (new)
• Beautiful Bronze (new)
• Mahogany (formerly called Bronze)
• Espresso has been discontinued- if you were ordering Espresso- Beautiful Bronze is the closest match

Flawless Perfecting Concealer is now available in:

• Honey
• Toast
• Tan
• Beautiful Bronze (new)
• Mahogany (formerly called Bronze)

To summarize, Cover & Clear and Flawless Perfecting concealers that were called Bronze (not to be confused with Beautiful Bronze) are now called Mahogany.  Beautiful Bronze in these concealers is a completely new shade.  If you were ordering Bronze, order Mahogany.  See the color charts on the product detail pages for pictures of the new colors.

Treasured Locks My Rewards Program

Treasured Locks is thrilled to be able to offer our loyal clients a way of saying thank you for your continued business with us. Our unique rewards program allows you to earn a discount on Treasured Locks products in two ways.  This program has been in development for about a year and we are excited (and relieved) to finally take the wraps off of it.

Points Earned by Buying Product

The first way to earn points in the program is by simply by buying your favorite products. Each dollar you spend with Treasured Locks earns one point.  So just by doing what you are already doing, you can earn a discount.  Points will begin accumulating on March 16, 2009.

Points Earned by Product Testimonials (Coming Soon)

The second way to earn points in the program is by telling us what you think of your favorite products. For every submitted and approved testimonial, Treasured Locks will put an additional 20 points into your account. So, in addition to earning points for buying a product, if you take the time to share your experience, you can multiply those points. Testimonials must be for products you have actually purchased and used. We will reject any testimonials that we deem to be false (whether positive or negative). Our intent is to reward you for taking to write a truthful account of your experience with our products. Look for points for testimonials to begin by the third quarter of 2009.

The Value of Your Points
After you reach the minimal point level, you can redeem your points for a Treasured Locks coupon.  The coupon is good towards the purchase of any Treasured Locks product available on our website.  At the program’s inception you can buy a $5.00 coupon for 200 points, a $10.00 coupon for 300 points and a $25.00 coupon for 500 points.   See the details in the My Rewards section for current point values.

How to Cash In Your Points

Points are accumulated until you decide to cash them in for a Treasured Locks Coupon. You can cash them in early and often or you can let them build until they are worth more. Are you a spender or a saver? It’s up to you.

 Participation and Details of the Program

• Participation in the Treasured Locks My Rewards program is open to any customer of Treasured Locks who wishes to participate.
• To participate you must create and maintain a My Account on Treasured Locks’ website.
• Points may only be redeemed for Treasured Locks coupons and have no cash value.
• The terms and conditions of the program are subject to change, without notice, at any time.

As we mentioned in our last newsletter, we have incurred multiple increases in many of our costs of doing business, including the cost of shipping products in, the costs of shipping products out, the costs of raw materials and increases in our costs from some of the manufacturers we represent.  We have figured out a way to hold the line on our shipping charges and to maintain the tiered pricing model we currently have.   We know money is tight for a lot of people right now.  This is not a good time to increase prices.  However, we will be raising the level to qualify for free ground shipping from $70.00 to $80.00.  Free Ground Shiping will still be available.  We will just ask you to place a slightly larger order to qualify.

Effectively immediately, we will no longer sell the Nubian Heritage Raw Shea Butter Facial Scrub.

Effectively immediately, we will no longer sell Baka Beauty’s Natural-Laxer Plus.  Natural-Laxer is an herbal hair treatment that has been enjoyed by thousands of men and women over the past several years.   The product has continued to evolve and the current form is Natural-Laxer MIX.   Once Natural-Laxer MIX was created, it has always been the intention to discontinue selling Natural-Laxer Plus.  Natural-Laxer MIX contains the same ingredients.  But, the Sahara Clay is premeasured and mixed with the herbs. Also, the clay is micronized, so you don’t have to crush it.  If you liked Natural-Laxer Plus, you’ll love Natural-Laxer MIX.

As of March 2nd, we have a limited supply of SheaMoisture Shea Butter Leave-In Conditioner.  Thanks for your patience!