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Pura Vida supports Red Thread with selfies

February 20, 2014 by Rachel Fritz

Morris and Mitchell has teamed up with Pura Vida to raise money for the Red Thread Movement. Pura Vida has agreed to work with the student-run advertising agency to support Red Thread by donating $1 for every red lipstick selfie taken using Pura Vida's hashtag. "We used Pura Vida's color brand, red, and being bold as our trademark and ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: News Tagged With: Morris & Mitchell, Pura Vida, Red Thread Movement

Pura-Vida proves to be smart investment

November 7, 2012 by Optimist Editorial Board

When it was announced by the university a new salon would fill the space left by Abilene Educational Supply, ACU students were sent into a tizzy. The announcement came only a few months after the university revealed its plan to cut the budget and therefore reduce the number of faculty and staff positions. Because the intentions to open a salon ... [Read More…]

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Video: Pura Vida strives for pure ministry

October 12, 2012 by Caitlin Bradford

Cindy Seabourn shares the vision of ministry behind the work at Pura Vida Salon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1EpvQDktMU Video/Editing by: Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

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Pura Vida strives for pure ministry

October 12, 2012 by Caitlin Bradford

Cindy Seabourn shares the vision of ministry behind the work at Pura Vida Salon. Video/Editing by: Caitlin Bradford ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Videos Tagged With: Archive, Pura Vida

Salon enhances education, environment

February 20, 2012 by Special Contributor

By: Kelly Young Editor's note: This was written in response to the editorial, Emphasize education, not upscale amenities, published in the Feb. 15 edition of the Optimist. You're likely aware from recent reporting by The Optimist and Abilene Reporter-News that we plan to open a new on-campus salon this spring. Research shows this to be a ... [Read More…]

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ACU’s new salon

February 16, 2012 by Ben Miller

"Oh Dear, Christian College" - by Ben Miller ACU's new salon February 15, 2012 Go to the "Oh Dear, Christian College" Gallery ... [Read More…]

Filed Under: Editorial Cartoons Tagged With: Pura Vida

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