NBC Thread at P A R L O R for fashion week!

NBC's fashion blog "Thread" was in  P A R L O R yesterday filming a mannequin getting "done" in the hippest high fashion salon in the East Village"  We are so cool!!!  We will look for the commercial on UTUBE and post when it becomes available!  For now check out their blog .... http://www.nbcnewyork.com/blogs/threadny/

Horst Rechelbacher and Minneapolis, my roots...professionally speaking!

We tell our favorite origin myths over and over: We’re proud of our historical contributions to society-at-large, whether it’s the post-funk of Prince, Hubert Humphrey’s impact on the Great Society, or the notoriety Garrison Keillor has brought to life on the 45th parallel. Horst and the early Aveda is another one—he landed here like an alien superbaby in a wheat field and would go on to sell his shampoo empire for $300 million almost 40 years later. But it’s those first two decades that are remarkable, when he was stuck in the middle of nowhere, determined to find out just how beautiful nowhere could be.

For the complete story go to MPLS ST.PAUL Magazine ...The Golden Era of Hairdressing in Minneapolis

Our very own Bride Sarah Jones, hair by Katja!

It was a hot balmy day with a thunderstorm coming around the mountain.  The type of day your grateful to have your hairdresser by your side.  Especially true on your wedding day with the ceremony amongst the trees alongside a peaceful brook.  Katja (Sarah's Bridal Specialist of choice) was feeling no pressure even amongst Sarah's family of hairdressers, she has a cool head when it comes to any upstyling.  With a comb, brush, hot curling tongs, volumizing tonic and some pincurl clips Katja molded the exact hair style Sarah had her heart set on.  Glamour waved bangs secured into a side swept cascade of curls (hairstyle of the moment).  Sarah looked as fresh and beautiful as ever as she walked down her grassy isle to marry her sweetheart along a mountainside creek at The Full Moon Resort.  We wish you a long and happy life together!!!

Bride Carrie Herrara wears a tiera!

I LOVE doing bridal updo's! I find upstyling one of the most creative things a hairdresser does. I relish the feeling of the switch in my brain from left-mode to right-mode as I start whipping the curled tendrils into a "hair-do".




The first step in most of my bridal upstyles is a soft roller set. Once the hair has some movement I back brush the hair to give it structure and form. This stage creates a cushion for the hairpins to lock into.


Next comes the pleasurable switch in the brain from left to right and the hair dance begins. This particular hair style on my dearest friend Carrie was particularly fun for two reasons. One, she has great taste and would enjoy a dramatic style. Two, she has the best hair in the world!!!


Since her hair is abundant the challenge becomes not only getting it up but ensuring it will stay up. I used a pony tail technique featured in Ginger Boyle's "Upstyle" DVD to secure her length in three places. I then looped and secured the hair length with bobby pins in a balanced but scattered fashion. With everything secure and in its final place I nestled in the tiera. Another option would be little flower pins perhaps. It was so secure, she later admitted to sleeping in it the night of the wedding too exhausted from the festivities to take it down. Hmm I hope she didn't look too "scary Carrie" in the morning.

Yours In Service,
Gwenn LeMoine

Brittany has some timely Summer hair advice

It is warming up! We finally get to soak in the sun and the pool! Like most good things though there is catch. Pool water and sun are both harsh on hair strength, and color. You can soften the blow though (pun intended). Before swimming in the pool drench your hair in tap water first. This allows your hair to soak up the non chlorinated water pre-dip. Post dip be sure to Shampoo out the chlorine. Additionally if you are at risk for fadeage (red heads I am lookin at you) apply a leave in treatment on a daily basis like Aveda's Daily Hair Repair.

Introducing Aveda’s Damage Remedy™ Daily Hair Repair from Aveda Corporation on Vimeo

Gwenn is Featured in Salon Today's June 2010 Issue

Have you ever wondered what your stylist had to do to become a part of the Parlor Beauty Squad? After Parlor was recognized as one of the Top 10 Training and Recruiting salons on their 2010 200 List, they looked to Gwenn for insight on her hiring tips and tricks.

We are so excited to see her featured on page 14 of this month's Salon Today magazine!

Stop by the salon to see the magazine or check out the article here.

Special thanks to Isis Charise for Gwenn's photo!

Celebrity LA Makeup Artist Kevin Posey Available for Your Summer Makeup Update!

Visiting LA makeup artist Kevin Posey will be joining The Parlor Beauty Squad on Sunday, June 6th for an afternoon of summer makeup inspiration. Whether you are looking for an update, specific tips, or skill sharpening Kevin loves to share what he knows. With a client list that includes Grammy Award winner Adele, the cast of GLEE, choreographer Twyla Tharp, Sting, The Jonas Brothers and many others he has a wealth of experience and insight to share. Your appointment can be reserved with a $25 donation to NYC Public Education. In honor of his work with the GLEE cast, all proceeds from makeup sales this day will go to Tompkins Square Middle School!

To schedule your personal time with Kevin email us at parlorhairsalon@gmail.com or call 212 673 5520. Appointment times are available from 12pm-5pm.