It’s the most wonderful time of the year. No, not Christmas. School’s out for students, and graduation party season is in full swing. But once June 21 arrives, so does the official start of summer. This year though, June 21 is twice as special, as it’s also Father’s Day. With so many events happening while summer has formally just barely begun, it’s a good thing Pure Concept Salon is in Cincinnati, because we have just the gifts for dads and grads this summer.

While some people seem to consider a trip to the salon or spa an outing that only women love, with the range of clients we’ve seen in the past 20 years, the Pure Concept Salon team knows that even the most rugged of men enjoy getting their hair cut or need a massage every now and then. So as Father’s Day draws near, graduation season comes to a close, and all of those graduates begin to pack to head off to college, there are plenty of services and products for dads and grads alike this season.

Men and women tend to have different interests and tastes. Especially when it comes to hair care and skin care. But dad (or any male graduate) doesn’t have to worry about seeming too “girlie” when using the products from Aveda Men. A whole line of products ranging from hair care, to skin care, to shaving, and everything in between, Aveda Men has been designed specifically with men in mind. Because although brawny men can enjoy a trip to the salon, men’s skin, scalps, and hair differ greatly from those of women. Additionally, the scents are also different than the products in Aveda’s women’s line. Since men’s skin, scalps, and hair are different from those of women, they need different ingredients for their own benefits. (Plus, we know men may not want to smell like lavender or citrus all day long.)

But, if your dad — uncle, grandfather, or the main man in your life that you love like a father — does enjoy a softer scent, one product line our team has noticed, over the past 20 years, that men love happens to be the Rosemary Mint set. Exactly what the name describes, this is a collection that includes shampoo, conditioner, body lotion, body wash, and a bath bar, which all combine the scents of peppermint and rosemary in order to energize your body and help you wake up first thing in the morning. Not too feminine, but yet not too overpowering, Aveda’s Rosemary Mint collection is a line of products that we know both dads and grads will appreciate during the hot Cincinnati summer.

Still not quite sure what to get dad for Father’s Day? Don’t know how many parties you’ll be attending during graduation season? That’s nothing to worry about, because Pure Concept Salon now offers online gift card purchases. Just visit our Online Gift Card Portal, create an account or log in with your email address, and an online e-gift card will be sent to whomever you feel needs some more Aveda products in his or her life with just a few clicks. You can even choose to include a special note to the gift-getter, with the message of your choosing. If you know a young graduate about to head off to a new college town, an online gift card is the perfect present because it lets the student choose his or her favorite products.

While June 21 marks the official beginning of the summer season, summer festivities are already in full swing. Though we haven’t begun the 2015-2016 school year yet, graduates will be heading off to college before you know it, and something always gets left behind — even if you’ve double-checked. If shower essentials are the one thing your grad has forgotten, there’s no need to stress before hitting the road; many of Aveda’s Skin Care, Styling, Hair Care, and Aveda Men products all come in travel sizes. Whether you’re thinking of treating dad for Father’s Day or want your graduate to partake in good hygiene while away at college, there are gifts for everyone at Pure Concept.

Call us today or stop by either one of our locations to see for yourself the gifts we have for summer.