Happy Bellagiving!! Deals & Discounts from Bella Bethesda

The Thanksgiving holiday is almost here and at Bella Bethesda Salon we want to take the time to remember what we are most thankful for... our loyal clients! We can't think of a better time to show our appreciation or to say thanks for your continued business and friendship.

Join Bella Bethesda Salon Monday, November 16 through Friday, November 27 as we celebrate our own version of the holiday-Bellagiving!

Before the turkey, parades and holiday festivities begin, do a little something extra for yourself (and maybe for someone else, too!) Print out Bellagiving coupons (http://www.bellabethesda.com/BellaGiving-Flyer.pdf) and redeem for great deals and discounts.

Offers to be thankful for include:
- Glossing treatments
- Retail purchases
- Hair services
- Gift cards
- Reconditioning treatments

Call or come in now to reserve your next appointment, and thanks again for being such an important part of Bella Bethesda Salon!

Warmest Wishes from,

Stacy, Lindsey and the Bella Bethesda staff

PS- Don't forget to enter for your chance to win a Bella Bethesda gift basket featuring products and a gift card! Simply enter your name at the front desk each time you make a purchase. The lucky winner will be chosen on Friday, November 27!

The Engineering of Haircutting

Recently, Bella stylist Boy Sharp attended a five day cutting class at the Vidal Sassoon Salon in San Francisco, and clocked more than 35 hours of hair cutting practice! For an entire week, Boy felt like he was back in school, attending class from 10am-5pm and taking in as much as he could about the art of hair cutting (he even squeezed in some time to get great insight from the Vidal Sassoon color expert). Each day, the students worked with three different face shapes and focused on one unique cutting technique for each. The student stylists were then given plenty of time to experiment and practice each technique. After the full week, Boy left California with 15 new techniques that can be used in an infinite amount of combinations to create the perfect look for each individual client.

What did Boy have to say about his experience?

“This class changed things up in a brilliant way. The techniques I learned are 100% usable for 100% of my clients. I have expanded my approach to giving the perfect cut that I can translate to anyone’s hair. These methods work for all regardless of shape, length or gender. Whether you want looks that are fashion forward and contemporary or conservative and classic, this is a fool proof method to achieve the perfect haircut.”

Boy will be sharing what he learned with all the Bella stylists so be sure to ask about these techniques the next time you stop by the salon!

Interested in getting your perfect combination? Call Bella Bethesda at 301-718-9111 to book an appointment with Boy.

Vote Bella for Best Salon in Bethesda!

September has arrived and so has voting for Bethesda Magazine's 2010 Best of Bethesda poll. Help Bella Bethesda hold its current title as best salon in Bethesda (Question #40) by casting your vote.

We were honored to have been named best salon in Bethesda for 2009 and remain dedicated to providing the best cuts, color and styles. We hope we have lived up to the name and can carry the title into the years to come. But we need your help! Vote for Bella Bethesda by logging onto Bethesda Magazine to complete the survey (remember to answer at least 25 questions so your vote counts!) Make sure to cast your ballot soon because voting ends on September 18th at 5PM.

A Curl's Best Friend

Bella Bethesda Salon
Wednesday, August 26
7pm-9pm

Need help making sense of the thousands of curly hair styling products, shampoos, treatments and conditioners on store shelves? Wish you could just figure out which product was best for your hair type before you spent money on another round of trial and error?

Join Bella's curly hair gurus for an evening of food, drink, and curly hair conversation. Bring your current curly hair products for review by our stylists, swap product ideas with other curly headed clients and learn which ingredients can help enhance your curl, strengthen your hair and keep you looking salon fresh for weeks.

Enjoy 20% of all hair products on the night of the partyBring a friend and enter for a chance to win a $100 Bella gift card

Complimentary Curly Hair Consultations!

August is Curly Hair Month at Bella Bethesda Salon!

Stop in for a free curly hair consultations with one of our trained stylists. Whether you are looking to recreate classic curly looks, manage unruly hair or receive tips to help enhance your natural waves, Bella Bethesda is the one stop salon for everything curls. During the 30 minute consultation you will receive a thorough evaluation of your hair, a hair wash and styling. Stylists will address any questions and concerns you may have about your hair and provide personalized tips to help manage and maintain healthy curls all year long. And to make the deal a little sweeter, you will receive 10% off all product purchases!

Consultations are available everyday through August 31. Call 301-718-9111 to make an appointment!

Fabulous- and free!- offer from Bella Bethesda

FREE PHYTO TREATMENTS!!

It's no surprise that the DC summer sun and humidity paired with chlorine can cause damage to your hair. Before the damage gets any worse, restore the life back into your locks with a FREE conditioning treatment from Bella Bethesda Salon!

Join us this Friday, July 10 from 12-6 PM for complimentary Phyto conditioning treatments.

Prior to conditioning, an on-site Phyto hair expert will use a specialized hair magnifier to assess your hair and scalp for damage. Once the state of your hair has been perfectly identified, a personalized treatment will be applied to repair, replenish and revitalize. Finish off your newly conditioned look with an expert bly dry for only $30.

The price of beauty never looked so good!

Call us at 301-718-9111 to book your appointment.

We hope to see you Friday!

Bella Bethesda Salon Offers Ways to Relax This Summer

OFFER! OFFER!

Through August 31, Bella Bethesda is offering a free follow-up hair wash and blow dry, along with a retail size shampoo and conditioner (up to a $100 value) for clients who receive any of the featured straightening treatments.

As the days get hotter and humidity levels rise, we know those of you with curly and damaged hair are preparing to fight the frizz. DC weather offers little sympathy to unruly hair but Bella Bethesda has a great solution! We have a variety of straightening options that will give both you and your tresses some time to relax this summer.

Because we offer a variety of straightening options, it's best to meet with one of our trained stylists, such as curly hair expert Megan, prior to any treatments. You'll work with your stylist to determine what is best for your hair and needs.

Treatments available at Bella include:

• Anti-curl treatment: This conditioning treatment removes curls, controls frizz, and creates shine. The protein in this treatment helps repair existing damage and adds protection to improve hair’s strength. This is a permanent treatment that is ideal for very frizzy hair. ($150+)
• Phyto relaxer: This treatment is made of all natural ingredients, including egg and soy extract. There are multiple levels available that relax, repair and hydrate all hair types from fine to coarse. This is a permanent treatment that will eliminate frizz while leaving body and shine. ($220+)
• Brazilian Keratin treatment: This is a non-chemical relaxer that coats the hair with the keratin protein to smooth and add extra protection. This is a non-permanent treatment that fades after repeated washings and offers the flexibility to wear hair curly or straight. (starts at $300)
• Smooth Control/Japanese straightening: Both are permanent chemical relaxing processes known as thermal reconditioning. The straightening chemical is bonded to the hair by flat ironing which restructures the hair from the inside out. This process results in extremely sleek, straight hair that will last until hair grows out. (price per consultation)

*Straightening treatments are available at Bella everyday with the exception of the Brazilian Keratin treatment, which is only available on Mondays. Application of the straightening treatments takes at least two hours to complete and prices and results vary.

Don't forget to check out our latest webcast!

Discount Cuts with Abby!

If you're a client of Lindsey's, you've most likely met Abby. Since May 2008, she has been apprenticing alongside Lindsey and has recently started taking appointements with Lindsey as her supervisor.

With the arrival of Spring, it's a great time to freshen your look and you can receive 50% off haircuts, highlights and color when you book an appointment with Abby.

Appointments are available every other Tuesday with dates including May 26, June 9, June 23 and continuing until August 31. If you are looking for a great cut and fresh color at half the price, book your appointment soon and don't miss this great deal!

Also don't forget! Every other Tuesday haircuts for children under 10 are only $10. Bring the whole family to Bella Bethesda! Available dates also include May 26, June 9, June 23 and continue until August 31.

Call 301-718-9111 to make appointments.

Welcome Corey Gray

Bella Bethesda Salon is excited to announce the newest addition to our talented staff, Corey Gray. Corey is an accomplished colorist with over 15 years of experience in the industry. As a color expert, Corey excels in delivering the perfect look from simple touchups and natural tones to complete changes and dramatic colors. Corey comes to Bella Bethesda from PR at Partners Salon in Friendship Heights, where he co-founded a custom program which develops the perfect color technique based on an individual's face shape.

A native to Montgomery County, Corey served in the U.S. Navy for three years prior to receiving his beauty training. He began his training in 1991 and began concentrating on color in 1994. He began his training in 1991 and began concentrating on color in 1994. His first salon experience began in Bethesda and in 2000, Corey was featured on TLC's "A Makeover Story."

"I began my career in Bethesda, so joining Bella Bethesda feels like coming home. I love connecting with my clients and creating looks for them that are both unique and complimentary. Bella Bethesda puts so much care into detail and building great relationships and I am excited to be a part of this great salon"- Corey

Call Bella Bethesda to make your appointments with Corey or stop by the salon to say hello!

Color Tips from the Color Expert

These are tough times indeed. Personal budgets are getting tighter and consumers are forgoing regular beauty treatments for do-it-yourself solutions. "Why go to the hair salon to get your hair colored, when you can do it at home, right?"

Bella Bethesda Salon understands, but despite what you might think, professional coloring can actually save money in the long run. That's why Bella Bethesda's color specialist, Boy Sharp, recently offered hair care tips to extend the life of your color and keep your hair looking fresh and vibrant in between visits. Following these few tips and giving your hair extra care can stretch the time between appointments and keep you looking fabulous longer.

1. Be conscious of the shampoo you use. Shampoo with a low surfactant (cleaning agent) won't pull out moisture and will help keep color locked in. Also, shampooing less will increase permanence.
2. Conditioner is most important. Don't use a polymer based conditioner - it suffocates the hair. Leave the conditioner in for a few minutes and rinse out using colder water than you shampooed with.
3. Be aware of your styling products. Mousse and aerosol hairsprays have drying agents that strip the moisture from the hair. Try products by Phyto that focus on keeping colored hair healthy.
4. Be careful applying heat. If using straighteners, curling irons, or blow dryers use a thermal protectant like a leave-in conditioner. Start with the cool setting first and apply more heat as needed.
5. Work with your stylist. Color adds personality and definition to hair and can easily be tweaked for seasonal and lifestyle changes. Talk with your stylist to create your ideal coloring regimen to achieve the perfect look.
6. Go with the healthier option. Store dyes contain harsh chemicals that strip the hair and often the color changes over time. Correcting at-home color mistakes can be expensive and extremely damaging process that can be avoided by going to a salon.
7. Benefits outweigh the price. Self application can be tricky. Professional coloring can result in a more controlled and natural look.
8. Not ready for a complete change? Highlights and lowlights enhance natural color and can recreate texture, volume and shine.
9. Protect your hair while adding some personality. Go with a gloss. Kick up your shine and add a hint of color. Perfect for any hair color.
10. Color does not need to be drastic. Semi-permanent and demi-permanent dyes can be applied to soften grays or add lasting vibrancy to hair.

Bella Bethesda Hosts After-Hours Networking Event

Please join Bella Bethesda Salon and our sponsor, TextDesign on Thursday, March 19 from 5:30-7:00pm for an evening of networking with fellow business professionals.

All are welcome to mix and mingle with the Bethesda-Chevy Chase Chamber of Commerce and its members. Chamber members are free, non-member guests are $20. Complimentary cocktails and light hors d'oeuvres will be served.

Don't miss this opportunity to make new business contacts and enjoy! For more details or questions please call 301-718-9111 or email stacy@bellabethesda.com.

Bella Bethesda Salon Donates Over 800 Inches of Hair

Thank you to everyone who helped make Bella Bethesda's second annual week-long "Cut it for a Cause" campaign a huge success!

We surpassed last year's total number donated and collected 855 inches of hair (that over 200 inches more!), which will be donated and turned into hairpieces for children with medical hair loss due to disease, burns, and cancer.

We also received pledges from 25 additional donors whose hair wasn’t quite long enough to donate during the campaign and we look forward to seeing them in the salon later this year.

A special thank you to the students, staff and parents from Stone Ridge School in Bethesda who joined us on Friday, February 13. Eight students donated their hair and many came to support the cause. Throughout the last year, about 40 Stone Ridge students have donated their hair to Locks of Love and during Bella’s campaign many signed the‘Pledge Board’ promising to donate when they have at least 10 inches of hair.

We love that we were able to out-cut last year’s donation. It is so nice to see the community come out and support a cause so special to Bella Bethesda.

Still interested in donating your hair to Locks of Love? Please call Stacy at 301-718-9111 for more details.

Bella Bethesda Salon Hosts Second "Cut it for a Cause" Campaign

Last February, Bella Bethesda Salon hosted the Cut It for a Cause campaign to benefit Locks of Love, a non-profit organization which provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children under the age of 18 with medical hair loss due to disease, burns, and cancer. Because of the great response from the community we were able to donate a total of 640 inches of hair to Locks of Love which helped over 2,000 children across the country.

From February 7-14, 2009 Bella Bethesda will host the second annual week-long event to help the worthy non-profit, and we hope you'll be able to join us for this special campaign and pass the word along to your friends and family.

Cut It For a Cause details and promotions include:

• Free haircut, blow dry and makeover for those who donate 10 inches of more of their hair
• Kick off party on Saturday, February 7 including food, complimentary treatments and special retail promotions sponsored by Profound Beauty
• Pledge board available for those interested in donating but who do not have 10 inches yet- individuals can redeem their free makeover and donate their hair later in the year
• A portion of all sales will be donated to Locks of Love

Bella Bethesda is scheduling appointments now for Locks of Love Week. Interested parties should visit www.bellabethesda.com or RSVP directly to stacy@bellabethesda.com or 301-718-9111. Elementary schools, local businesses and community members are invited to request “group appointments” for a worthwhile day of beauty.

Thank you in advance for your consideration and we hope to see you soon!

Bella Bethesda Salon Named Best Salon By Bethesda Magazine

You cast your votes, and the ballots are in…In this month’s issue of Bethesda Magazine, Bella Bethesda Salon was named ‘Best Salon in the Bethesda area!’

In just a little over a year of business Bella has blossomed into a salon that offers a full menu of hair and makeup services and a staff of 13-plus stylists.

We hope that our special promotions, blow dry classes and beauty days have reflected how blessed we feel to have loyal clients who would bestow such a title upon us. Because Bethesda has been wonderful to us we love helping the community whenever possible. Last year we offered free makeovers to individual who donated 10 inches or more of hair to Locks of Love during our ‘Cut It For a Cause’ campaign. Check back soon for more details as we host the week-long event for Locks of Love again this year from February 7-14.

Again, we are honored to be named the best salon in Bethesda. Thanks for your support!

'Bella' of the Inaugural Ball

Can you believe that we're only a few days away from the Inauguration? Regardless of how crazy that day is going to be in DC, it really is exciting to be in the metro area, and to feel a part of it all. Bella Bethesda Salon is offering a special promotion in honor of the occasion.

There are a number of inaugural balls and celebratory events taking place, and Bella Bethesda wants to help make you look fabulous.

From Saturday, January 17 through Inauguration day, Bella Bethesda (just voted Best Salon by Bethesda Magazine) will offer 10% off blow-outs and updos, along with complimentary makeup applications. Put the money saved on your hair towards that dress you've been eyeing! (or at least a new pair of earrings!)

Appointments can be made by calling 301-718-9111.