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Kivivi versus Groupon: the new deal wars

The title of this post has a Coke versus Pepsi flavor. That comparision is never conclusive. But the point I want to make in this Kivivi versus Groupon post is much more conclusive. Groupon, the queen of daily deal sites, needs no introduction. As for Kivivi, we are a just born, small start-up allowing health and beauty enthusiats in NYC to instantly book great deals from top rated salons and spas.

When you like a deal on Groupon, say for a relaxing massage at a great spa, you are typically allowed to buy only one quantity of that deal. Let’s say you paid $100 for that deal after a discount of 50%. You saved $100. A sweet deal indeed. The key point to note here is that your savings on this deal from Groupon max out at $100. This is because you will rarely, if not never, see the same deal from the same spa for the same service at the same discount.

Enter Kivivi. Let’s say you love a similar deal (you pay $100 after a 50% discount) on Kivivi for a relaxing massage at a great spa. Book it instantly on Kivivi for a date/time that works best for you and save $100. You got a great deal and you had a great experience at this spa. So, when it’s time again for being pampered, say a month from your previous appointment, go back to Kivivi. Book your next appointment for the same service from the same spa and save another $100. Here is how your savings at Kivivi add up:

Savings from appointment # 1 on Kivivi = $100

Savings from appointment # 2 on Kivivi = $100

Cummulative saving on Kivivi = $200

The point I am trying to make is that you will find deals on Kivivi that are as good as those on Groupon. However, the life time value of the deal at Kivivi is much bigger and it keeps adding up. Many of the deals on Kivivi have appointments that are available for many months in the future. Get the same great discount over and over again for the same service from the same business and keep saving.

At Kivivi, our deals live longer, so you can be happier longer. Like Kivivi? Join us, invite others, like us on facebook and follow us on twitter.

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April 12

What’s better than a great “Deal”?

We haven’t posted here in a while. This was partly intentional as we were busy creating something very exciting. Check out Kivivi and you will see what we mean.

So, what’s better than getting a great “deal”. How about getting a great deal for what you want, when you want it? How about instantly booking an appointment online to use that deal? This is exactly why Kivivi is the biggest deal in New York City (NYC) for health and beauty enthusiasts.

When it’s time to deal with your body or mind, visit Kivivi. It’s simply the most beautiful and relaxing place on earth (well NYC for now) to book a great deal for health and beauty services. Looking for a great hair cut or a relaxing massage, Kivivi has you covered. Some of the best salons and spas in NYC are now offering great deals and thousands of convenient instant online appointments on Kivivi. Search and book on Kivivi and you are done. Booking an appointment is 100% free. We don’t even need your credit card info. Simply show up for your appointment and pay the deal price directly to the service provider. Never again worry about expiring vouchers. Never again play tag on the phone.

Don’t live in NYC? Well, hopefully very soon we will be in a neighborhood near you. In the meantime, if you have friends in NYC, help us out. Spread the word about Kivivi. It’s good Karma. Send your friends and connections an email, give us a “Like” on our facebook page and follow us @Kivivi. Better yet if you use “Refer Friends” on Kivivi, you can use your personalized links to share information about Kivivi. When someone clicks on these personalized links, we will know you referred them to Kivivi. We always have pleasant surprises for our users, friends and connections who help us out.

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June 16

Father’s Day 2010 Gift Idea: Relaxing and Rejuvenating Spa Special Deals

Father’s Day 2010 is fast approaching. Think about it …. does your dad really need another tie, golf or a fishing oriented gift? Could you give him something that he will actually use? Wouldn’t it be nice if he could throw away all his worries and just relax and rejuvenate?

If your dad is in the New York City area, here are three great offers from award winning Spas that will help dad relax and rejuvenate.

1. Spa Days for Men from Dyanna Body & Nail Spa, New York, NY.

The Spa packages from Dyanna Body & Nail Spa ranges from $120-$200 and includes a variety of facials, massage, manicure, pedicure, reflexology etc. Check out details here:

http://kivivi.com/dyanna-body-nail-salon-spa/136/fathers-day-gift-ideas-in-ne…

2. Fathers Day Spa Package Special ($249 after %40 OFF) from Metamorphosis Day Spa, New York, NY.

This Spa special from Metamorphosis Day Spa includes swedish massage, foot massage, hand treatment, scalp massage and a grooming facial. Check out details here:

http://kivivi.com/dyanna-body-nail-salon-spa/136/fathers-day-gift-ideas-in-ne…

3. Get a $70 Voucher when you Purchase a Minimum of $300 in Giftcards from Silk Day Spa, New York, NY

http://kivivi.com/silk-day-spa/94/get-a-70-voucher-when-you-purchase-a-minimu…

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March 31

Kivivi is now Public

For a while now we have been sharing beauty, wellness, health, fitness, diet and nutrition news, info, tips and advice that we loved. There is great content on these topics from many sites and great bloggers. We share your passion for these topics and will continue to enthusiastically share what we love with the rest of the world.

Today our own site Kivivi went public. At Kivivi you can find the best deals and advice from salons, spas, and other providers for your hair, facial, massage, fitness and other health and beauty needs. You can read About Us for more details, but here is a brief summary. Kivivi is 100% free to use. You can:

Connect with real experts who offer health and beauty services every day for a living
Discover fantastic advice directly from these experts
Find great deals, specials, promotions and discounts from these experts
Let others know what you heart. Easily share what you love (deals, advice etc) with your friends and family

We would like to thank everyone who have helped us to reach this exciting milestone. Please join Kivivi, invite others and enjoy. Great deals and advice is just a click away.

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February 18

THE REAL FIT: A diet for inner joy

In my role as a fitness professional, I have the rare opportunity to be the recipient of an amazing gift: bearing witness to transformation.

When a new client first approaches me, most of the time she does so with a predetermined and very specific goal that relates exclusively to her body.

But as we move forward in our training sessions when the pounds melt away or climbing out of the car no longer pains the lower back she begins to uncover something much bigger.

I once defined wellness as a state of being where body, mind and spirit have ingested adequate nourishment to satisfy the need for energy, regeneration, growth, strength and/or healing. If we break it down like this, nourishment is fuel input, which stimulates a process of growth, healing or energy expenditure that I consider to be fuel output. When balance exists between fuel input and output, it exists within us and wellness is achieved. Sounds a bit textbook, don’t you think?

Hair Trends 2010

Hair colors for 2010 sound good enough to eat! Read on to discover what tickles your taste buds and learn what your hair color says about you.
Yummy New Shades

Chocoholics rejoice!

Stunning shades of chocolate are all the hair color rage for 2010, especially streaked with highlights. Cherry cola, eggplant, burgundy, cinnamon, maroon, bright red and lavender offer additional depth. For a lighter look, mix in honey, bright gold, platinum or caramel.

White chocolate counts, too. If you prefer being blonde, go for a blindingly bright platinum. If you’re feeling bubbly, add some pink—as in pink champagne.

Are chocolate-covered cherries more to your taste? Try a red base with streaks of chocolate. Add mixed-fruit highlights of strawberry blonde and plum.

Avon stylist Tippi Shorter on Winter Trends and Tips

Avon Global Stylist Advisor Tippi Shorter has been on tour with Alicia Keys (nice work, if you can get it!) but took a break from her styling duties to answer a few quick questions for us:

Q: What are the hottest hair trends for winter?

I believe hair with controlled volume and sleek ponytails and buns will be huge for Winter 2010.

Big, sexy volume:
- Begin this look by running volumizing mousse through hair root to tip.
- Create soft curls by setting hair with curlers (like Advance Techniques Pillow Curlers). Spray a light mist of hair spray to ensure hair will hold curl.
- Remove the curlers from your hair. Flip hair over front of head and spray with additional hair spray to create extra volume and hold. Run fingers through hair to loosen curls for a soft finish.

Read the entire Q & A via jolienadine.com

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January 14

Fitness Trends of 2010

With New Year’s Eve solidly in the rearview mirror, it’s now the time of year where everyone is driving towards their New Year fitness goals.

For most folks, their fitness destination this year isn’t just losing a few pounds, experts agree. Rather, 2010 will see more peo-ple opting to make life altering, overall health and wellness plans instead of the “lose 20 pounds in four days” crash diets – though they’ll still be prevalent.

“The short term programs work, but they’re exactly that – short term,” said Matt Gibbons, managing partner of Armstrong Athletic Club in Gastonia. “The key is, it’s a lifestyle change. You have to change your lifestyle slowly to be successful.”

A lot of it is common sense, said local personal trainer and fitness professional Lamail Spain.

Read all the trends via gastongazette.com

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January 13

Hair Trends 2010

Hair colors for 2010 sound good enough to eat! Read on to discover what tickles your taste buds and learn what your hair color says about you.

Read the entire article via baltimoresun.com

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January 6

Hair Styling Habits of Women

Interesting results based on a survey of 1000 women conducted by Sally Beauty Supply LLC:

45 percent of women have more than ten beauty products in their bathrooms.
More than 20 percent of women wear a hair accessory a few times a week.
31 percent of women wash their hair every other day.
56 percent of women color their hair either in the salon or at home
Over 55 percent of women work out without their makeup on.
32 percent of women spend an average of 10 minutes on their hair every day.
33 percent of American women would be willing to give up highlights/lowlights to save money.
56 percent of women say they would never give up professional trims, even in a sinking economy.
The worst blunder the majority of Americans have made when it comes to their hairstyle is cutting it too short, followed closely by damaging hair with heat and chemicals.
29 percent of women use a curling iron more than any other hair appliance, with flat irons coming in a close second with 28 percent reporting that it is their tool of choice.
67 percent of women have experimented with anywhere from 1 to 3 different hair colors during their lifetime.

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January 5

The Hidden Benefits of Exercise

Read the entire article via online.wsj.com

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December 10

66 Eyedeas for Killer Eye Makeup

From mangafied eyeshadow to lush lace lashes, see all the eye makeup trends via trendhunter.com

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December 9

Sorority War’s Chelan Simmons talks beauty!

Chelan Simmons is most likely known for her role in Good Luck Chuck, alongside Dane Cook and Jessica Alba, and she also stars in the new movie Sorority Wars. In this exclusive interview, Chelan talks beauty, and lets us in on her secrets and favorite products!

Read the entire interview via examiner.com

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December 7

Holiday makeup: Put your best face forward

Makeup artist Bobbi Brown has some advice for women who may be wondering how to update their look for the holidays.

Before you finger a single false eyelash or buy a bright red lipstick, take a step back and consider whether your basics - primarily foundation and concealer colors - are absolutely perfect.

“I keep saying it, but it’s really true, that is the most important thing,” she said during a recent visit to San Francisco, where she trained makeup artists who work for her eponymous line. “Ninety percent of women don’t get it right.”

— The elusive “it” means finding just the right colors to balance the redness or other undertones in skin, and dark under-eye circles.

Read the entire story via sfgate.com

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December 2

Top 11 Ways to Get Gorgeous in Minutes

Read all the hairstyle and makeup tricks to shave precious time off your morning beauty routine via totalbeauty.com

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