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 written by Camelia Kinslow
Camelia is a New York State licensed beauty
school teacher and salon owner, winner of the "Salon Award for
Excellence."
The
influence of good friends is
strong.
Iron becomes
gold in the company of the philosopher's
stone.
They
say "choose your friends wisely", and indeed I
have.
About Maria
I highly recommend Maria, especially for
customers who color their hair as well. As one of the top
colorists/stylists in New York City, Maria, who also specializes
in Natural Hair Relaxing and Japanese Hair Straightening or
Thermal
Reconditioning, has a devoted
following, both local and international. A young looking,
responsible mother of two boys and two girls, Maria divides her
time between raising her children and working in
midtown Manhattan.
Maria's work is unique in
several ways:
Maria's creative clients
love her ability to take them through changes that they have been
dreaming about but were reluctant to actually go for.
New clients have a
wonderful experience consulting with Maria for her honesty and her
keen insight on the result of each color application.
Most clients comment that even though the
Japanese Hair Straightening or
Thermal
Reconditioning procedure may take several hours, they feel that
time just flies when they are in Maria's company. In fact, they
are looking forward to the day when they can return for a
retouch to their new hair growth! She is always
entertaining the clients with her sense of humor and gives them
interesting, educational information on the changes that
their hair is going through.
Maria works with the LISCIO
System of straightening which can be done on
any type of hair and is the most advanced system available
today. This system which takes 4 to 6 hours
follows the "original" method of Japanese Hair
Straightening and is priced from $500.
The more common type of Japanese
Hair Straightening done in many salons,
which I call the "express" straightening
version, only takes about 3 hours and costs a lot
less. With the "express" version the hair is almost dry before
it undergoes the ironing process. Larger sections of hair
are pressed at the same time. Although
this version requires less time and the cost is from
$300, I strongly recommend the "original" method. The
quality of Maria's work makes it worth every penny.
For those who still prefer Natural Hair Relaxing, Maria
does a superb job relaxing hair using natural, pH
balanced ingredients.
Original Method from
$500.*
Express Version from $300.*
Natural Hair Relaxing
from $150.
* An in-salon consultation is required
before an appointment can be scheduled.
There is no charge
for consultation.
* A non-refundable deposit is required to
schedule a Japanese Hair Straightening
appointment.
For a free
consultation at the salon on East 57th Street,
please call 212.810.7274 or email
us.
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About Kino
Meet a young man
who is both adventurous and ambitious. His talent has taken him
from bustling Hong Kong, where he was already known for
his expertise in Japanese Hair Straightening, to his current
location in New York City. If you are looking for 'authentic'
Japanese Hair Straightening, this is the hair stylist to go to. Not
only was Kino already into Japanese Hair Straightening
before it was in style in the United
States, he has also brought along his well kept
styling secrets from the Far East.
Although Kino maintains
an amazingly youthful appearance (he looks
about 20 years old to me; it must be another secret from
the Far East), he already has 21 years of experience in the
hair business. An expert in hair coloring and hair
cutting, Kino has been featured in the New York Post
and also on Fox 5 and NY1 news.
Kino performs
his 'authentic' method of Japanese Hair Straightening using the
LISCIO System of straightening which can be done on any
type of hair and is the most advanced system available today.
This system takes 4 to 6 hours and is priced from
$500.
Japanese Hair Straightening from
$500.*
* An in-salon consultation
is required before an appointment can be scheduled.
There is no charge for consultation.
*
A non-refundable deposit is required to schedule a Japanese Hair
Straightening appointment.
For a free
consultation with Kino at the salon, please
call 212.810.7274 or email
us.
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An Interview with
Meira
Ouestion: You have a very charismatic appeal.
What is your background?
Meira: I grew up in Trinidad and
have been living in New York for the past 18 years.
Question:
You appear to be upbeat and full of energy even after a long day at
the salon. What is your secret?
Meira: I have a lot of passion. Passion for
working with hair. I have been in this business for 10 years.
I stay current with the latest trends by continuosly
educating and training myself through certified
classes.
Question: What is your specialty?
Meira: I
have mastered several areas of this field; Japanese Hair
Straightening using the LISCIO system*, Natural Hair Relaxing
system, hair extensions* and eyelash extensions, hairstyling and
make up application including airbrush make up application. I have
been the hairstylist and/or make up artist for many happy
brides and their bridal parties.
Question: I hear that
hair extensions are becoming very popular nowadays. What are the
benefits of having this done and why is your method
better?
Meira: My Hair Extension method at this point
is just the best in today’s market, using the comfortable and
unique Micro Locs technique. No heat, no glue or bonding agent, no
harsh chemicals for removal and no more pulling at your tangled
hair. Why use my system? …. If your hair does not grow as thick
or as long as you would like, if you’ve had a bad haircut; a
chemical damage or breakage. Maybe your hair is thinning, or perhaps
you’d just like to have fabulous hair everyday or for that special
event coming up. With this method you can have the natural looking
full hair that you have always wanted. Your hair won’t mat
or have breakage. This method is safe for adding both length
and/or volume. It is also a smart and
healthy alternative to chemically highlighting your own
hair. My clients have used these extensions safely on their
Japanese Straightened hair. Furthermore, with these re-usable
strands of hair your choices are almost
endless.
Question: Eyelash extensions sounds
unique and interesting. The results are amazing! How do you
apply this rather difficult procedure?
Meira: A customer favorite on the
menu; The Original Eyelash BLT by Meira. - Beautiful Long
& Thick lashes. Great for everyday, the holidays or that
special event coming up. This method is an individual lash on
lash application. What it does is to make your lashes longer and
thicker. It takes about 2-3 hrs depending on the look you
would like to achieve. Patience ladies, beauty takes time, but it’s
so rewarding. No limitations in your lifestyle. Lasts up to 2
months with care. Just lay back and relax. I’ll do the
work. Rewards to this service: - No more mascara. No messy lines and
mascara smudges under your eyes. You wake up every morning and with
little effort you will still look fabulous. A little make
up and gloss and you’re sensational, ready for an evening out.
You’ll have an alluring look that no one including your
friends can figure out.
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Hair Extensions price will be determined at
consultation.
* An in-salon consultation
is required before an appointment can be scheduled.
There
is no charge for consultation.
* A non-refundable deposit is
required to schedule a hair
extension appointment.
Eyelash Extensions prices
range from $250 - $450 for a full set of eyelashes.
An
in-salon consultation is recommended before an appointment can
be scheduled. There is no charge for consultation.
For a free
consultation with Meira at the salon on East
57th Street, please
call 212.810.7274 or email
us.
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