Planning Your Next Bella Visit: Old Georgetown Road Work

Just like visiting the salon to freshen up your look, Old Georgetown Road is due for some help from the experts.

If you use this route to visit us, please be aware of a resurfacing project currently underway. Projected to last until the fall, construction will cause lanes and sidewalks to close. Please keep in mind the following:

• During the construction phase, one lane will be closed Mon-Fri 9am to 3pm and Sun-Thur 9pm to 5pm
• During the paving phase, two lanes will be closed Sun-Thur 9pm to 5am

Parking
And remember, there are plenty of parking options available during your visit. During high traffic times (evenings and weekends) we encourage you to utilize the long-term parking available at the Colonial Parking garage which is located two blocks from Bella on Elm Street near the Bethesda Lane Shopping Complex. Visit our site for more parking options and details.

Weekly Featured Product: Redken Velvet Gelatine 07

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Cintia

It doesn’t get much better than days like today. The sun is shining and spring is in the air. When it comes to your hair— a blow out doesn’t get much better than when Redken Velvet Gelatine 07 works its magic. Perfect for all hair types, this product is silky, giving you a flexible hold and natural looking shine for what some would call a flawless blow out. To use, apply no more than a quarter size to towel-dried hair and work through to ends.

Score this great product for free! "Like" this post and you'll be automatically entered to win a complimentary tube. Stay tuned when we reveal the lucky winner next week! Also, this is the last week for our Spring Egg Promotion and your chance to score discounts from 10%-50% off!

What You Need to Know About this Product: Transforms your limp locks to a silky smooth blow out.

Bridal 101 at Bella Bethesda Salon

At Bella Bethesda, every bride is treated as the truly unique individual she is and our staff strives to deliver the picture-perfect look for each wedding day. Bella’s special bridal team works one-on-one with each soon-to-be bride to make sure every detail regarding her wedding day look is accounted for from engagement to honeymoon.

We sat down with Erin Adams, Bella Bethesda’s bridal consultant, to learn more about the wedding process at the salon and what each bride should know as she plans her big day. 

1. Book early. First and foremost, a wedding day look needs to last beyond “I do”, so to achieve the quintessential story book wedding it is important that planning for hair and makeup be just as timely as buying the dress. June through September is an extremely popular time for weddings and weekends are booked early and fast. Once a wedding date is picked, it is best to allot plenty of time to book an appointment.
2. Communicate. We want your day to be even more amazing than you’ve imagined. It is key that the bridal team understands each bride’s needs and accounts for all the excitement that will take place throughout the day. “A lot of brides come in thinking ‘when do I need to start my hair and makeup services?’ but really the question needs to be ‘when do my services need to be done?’” says Erin. Sharing wedding day details with the salon will make sure you aren’t missing in action on the big day. 
3. Stay Organized. Everything is connected throughout the day of your wedding, so it’s important to have details in order. Having a clear image of what your wedding day will look like will help the salon accommodate you and your bridal party. Time of the ceremony, pictures before or after, and the amount of people in your party requiring hair and makeup services all determine how much time is needed to get the job done- and done well!

What sets the bridal team at Bella Bethesda apart from other salons? “The bridal stylists and makeup artists consider themselves part of the bride’s team and are committed to each bride and her wedding party,” says Erin. In addition to the exceptional stylists and makeup artists, brides who come to the salon for their day-of preparations work directly with Bella co-owner Stacy Dabney Ramirez who is notorious for her finishing touches to make getting ready for her wedding a bit more special.

Although many salons offer bridal-specific stylists, it is unique that Bella offers a consultant who is strictly focused on weddings. Erin, previously a Human Resources professional, has one goal and that is to make sure each bride has an unforgettable experience at the salon. As a former Bella bride herself, in addition to having an eye for detail, Erin can speak firsthand about the quality of the salon’s hair and makeup services.

You have enough to worry about as you plan your wedding, so remembering these tips and utilizing Bella’s talented bridal team will help you enjoy your salon experience. It is after all a joyous day for you and your guests, so let us do the work for you. To learn more about Bella Bethesda’s bridal services please visit our website or to start the conversation about your wedding day needs fill out our online form or call the salon at 301-718-9111.

Weekly Featured Product: Redken Intra Force Kit

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Demetrios

As bathing suit season draws near, you may be hitting the gym to tone and burn a few calories. Thin may be the word that’s top of mind, but shouldn’t be the case for what’s on top of your head! If you’re struggling with thinning or fine hair then Redken’s Intra Force Kit is for you. This three step system goes to the root of the problem, leaving hair healthier, fuller and thicker from root to tip. Items inside the kit regime- shampoo, toner and scalp treatment- use a combination of zinc, vitamin E and Arginine (an essential amino acid) to detoxify, stimulate and nourish your scalp for optimum hair growth. Gentle enough to use daily, simply apply the Intra Force Shampoo to damp hair. Follow with the Intra Force Toner to detangle and moisturize. Finally, spray the Intra Force Scalp Treatment directly on damp or towel dried hair and massage into scalp. Use regularly for results in 30 days – talk about easy!

Score this great product for free! "Like" this product on Facebook and you'll be automatically entered to win a complimentary starter kit. Stay tuned when we reveal the lucky winner next week! Also, be sure to stop by Bella Bethesda for our Spring Egg Promotion – hidden inside each egg is your chance to score discounts from 10%-50% off!

What You Need to Know About this Product: Keeps your scalp healthy while improving the appearance of thin or fine hair.

Reintroducing Weekly Featured Products!

Weekly Featured Product: Phyto 9 Daily Ultra Nourishing Botanical Cream

Bella Bethesda expert who recommends this great product: Abby

Imagine Phyto 9 as a tall, cool glass of water for your hair. This leave-in treatment is packed with the hydration your locks need to quench their thirst as the weather intensifies. This summer keep your hair moisturized with Phyto 9 Daily Ultra Nourishing Botanical Cream, which is packed with eight plant extracts. A daily moisturizer for your tresses, the lightweight formula prevents frizz and split ends without weighing hair down and is perfect for all hair types even ultra-dry hair. Simply apply a pea-size amount to the ends of wet or dry hair and style as usual. Very fine hair? Try Phyto 7 Daily Hydrating Botanical Cream for the same frizz protection and shine. If you’re looking for healthy hair this summer, this is the product for you!

Score this great product for free! "Like" this post and you'll be automatically entered to win a complimentary full-sized bottle. Stay tuned when we reveal the lucky winner next week!

What You Need to Know About this Product: Keeps hair healthy and manageable without weighing it down.