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Monthly Archives: December 2008
Kogan To Release An Android!?!
Hi, Voula Here:
I sat at my desk at work, took a sip of my latté and opened up the Washington Post a couple of days ago. I think I may have shrieked and got some stares. There was an article about one of my friends, Rusi, aka Ruslan Kogan to the world.
Inauguration and the economy…What Economy?
Hello Everyone,
More of the same this week at the salon, with many friends and clients scaling back on Christmas shopping, losing more on retirement accounts and overall trying to stretch the once mighty dollar. Can you imagine how surprised I was to see my neighbors house on Craigslist listed (and rented) for $13,500 for the week of the Inauguration? Continue reading
Interview #1: Mr. Cliff Chow
Hello Everyone,
As I promised, I will be interviewing the most beautiful people in our city. Contrary to popular belief, Washington D.C. is chock-full of sexy, available men. Many grace our salon doors everyday. They are handsome, talented, polite, fun loving and …….I wish i was single!
Mr Cliff Chow, leading man of a major contracting company, responsible for most Gap store interiors, likes it stirred (not shaken). Here the thirty four year old flaunts his inimitable Washington, D.C. charm. Continue reading
The Best of December…What’s going on in the city?
Hi, Voula here:
December has finally arrived! The crisp days and cold, cold nights of hot chocolate and red wine by the fire are here; And those visions of sugarplums dance in my head. Road rage, shopping madness and holiday parties have are here ladies and gentlemen!
As promised, here is a list of some fun events to do around the city with your partner and/or loved ones this holiday season. This great list of events (compiled by www.smallfriendlyplanet.org) are sure to put you in that great holiday spirit we sometimes forget.
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Continue reading “The First Cut is the Deepest….”
Hi, Voula Here:
Tis the season to be giving and how wonderful to give a present that won’t cost you a dime. Next time you visit the salon, tell your stylist you want to donate your hair. Donate your hair to someone in need this holiday season! Here are three great organizations that make it easy to help others. Continue reading
How to Get Perfect Holiday Hair
From the Runway, To the Red Carpet, To You!
if you are blow-drying for lift. A little goes a long way, don’t over use product, your silky straight hair will last longer with less. 
to blow-dry. Pin half of your hair up and start with the bottom section and slowly work your way up by taking small sections. Start with small sections and work from the bottom up. The best dryer to use is one with at least 1,800 watts and tourmaline, ceramic, and ionic features: 
. Note: The reason your hair looks so great when you leave the salon is that your stylist takes their time! The best kept secret to frizz-free, silky hair is patience.
to avoid damage. It is like a buffer between your hair and that ridiculously hot iron. Invest in a high-temperature iron with actual ceramic plates (not just coated ones). Brush and divide your hair into one inch sections. Slowly slide the iron starting from the roots to the ends. You should not be going over the same section more than twice. If your small sections don’t look good after going over them twice, you need a new iron.
. Then, attach a 
to your blow-dryer and continue to dry your hair completely while scrunching with your fingers to create body.
. Take medium sections, always starting from the back of the head first. After you have curled your whole head, spritz with a finishing spray 
and separate your curls with your fingers. Make sure curls are not warm or wet when running your fingers through them to separate. Leave the curls loose for a Grecian goddess look, pin them half up with bobby pins away from your face or just sweep it all to one side and add a beautiful hair 
