Personalized Creative Design with Chris Baran

All of our stylists were recently inspired by spending the day with Chris Baran, Artistic Director and Educational Consultant with REDKEN 5th AVENUE NYC.  He has won many awards including Canadian Hairdresser of the Year and a North American Hair Styling Award (NAHA). His ability to translate the latest trends into usable looks for our guests is unequaled.

Our stylists were able to see the latest techniques that are used to achieve modern looks on many different textures of hair. The finished looks were supported by some exciting new products from REDKEN: Satin Wear 02 and Blown Away 09. The shine and heat protection from these two products gives great control and style memory to the hair.

Color can take any hairstyle to the next level. An exciting new technique called “Kryptonite” was used to enhance the shapes that were created earlier. This versatile placement of the highlights will work with many different shapes and textures. The star-like pattern can be enhanced with several “sparks” of color from underneath, to give it a more dramatic look.

Continuing education is just one way Robert Andrew ensures that you get the highest quality cuts and colors from our stylists!

29th July, 2009 - Posted by Andrew - 1 Comment

Are you a man in need of some relaxation and stress-relief?

Join us for our Men’s Zone Open House event on August 15th from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Tour our men-only private spa area that includes leather recliners, TV with 300 channels and relaxing spa services in a secluded environment.  Our Open House also includes FREE Express Services, refreshments, beer, wine and door prizes.

From 12 to 3 p.m. the Ravens and Redskins cheerleaders will be performing at the event.  Our celebrity men’s stylist Derek Williams will be on hand for hair cuts and hot lather shaves – a relaxing indulgence you have to experience!  Receive 20% off all pre-booked, select Men’s Zone services a get a photo with your favorite Ravens or Redskins cheerleader.  Our Sidewalk Sale is taking place the same day, so come relax while your wife or girlfriend  shops the sale.

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Save up to 75% at our one-day-only Sidewalk Sale!

On August 15th from 10 a.m. to 3p.m., we’re offering some of our best prices of the year on select retail lines including make-up, skin care, hair care and gifts.  You can also try our new Bronze BioLogic spray tanning for a special, discounted price.  This is the best tanning product on the market – no odor, no streaking – just a safe, healthy, natural looking tan!

Don’t forget to bring your man along – we’ve got the Men’s Zone Open House that same day that includes refreshments, Ravens and Redskins Cheerleaders and FREE Express Services for him!

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RA Cares Benefits the Chris Jones Foundation in August

Every month Robert Andrew supports an important local cause. In August, please join our support for the Chris Jones Foundation. You’re likely familiar with this tragic story. His parents have started this effort to help other grieving parents and to deal with the growing gang presence in our community.

Video from Fox News in Washington DC.

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Treat Me Right

Being proactive with the health and condition of your hair can save you inches of suffering and hours of frustration.

First, you need to be using products that are formulated for your specific needs.

Is your hair color treated, dry, frizzy, fine or damaged? Seek out a shampoo for color-treated hair and a conditioner made to help smooth the cuticle (outer layer) of the hair.

Once a week, or every five shampoos, is a great time to treat yourself (and your hair) to an intensive at-home treatment.

Remember, you can get too much of a good thing. Using a treatment every time you shampoo, can lead to overload! Over moisturized hair looks and reacts like dry hair. Follow your stylist’s recommendations and don’t over do it.

Protect your color-treated hair from fading before it starts.

Color fades an average of about 26% in four to six weeks. Refuse to fade away! Just like your skin, your hair needs protection from damaging UV rays. Apply a sunscreen (they make them for hair now) and work through the hair. Remember to reapply after several hours. Once is NOT enough. Your daily shampoo should protect from chlorine and UV rays. Look for ingredients like tocopherol (vitamin E) and PABA free sunscreens.

Utilizing a color enhancing shampoo and conditioner once every third shampoo, can be your saving grace. Here’s the ticket – they can be custom blended at professional salons.  Ask us for more details!

This post was written by Brian, artistic director at iSalon.

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$1,180 Raised for Local Suicide Prevention Foundation

Thanks to all who participated in June’s Cut-a-Thon, which benefitted the Morgan Beverly Suicide Prevention Foundation. We’re proud to say that we raised $1,180 for the foundation! Check out photos from the Cut-a-Thon, which took place at iSALON on June 19.

RA Cares is Robert Andrew’s ongoing program that raises money and awareness for area charities, by hosting monthly fundraising events. This Sunday is Spa-a-Thon, which will benefit the Good Knight Child Empowerment Network. We look forward to another fun and successful event!

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Robert Andrew Salon And Spa is the choice for Baltimore brides

Ever think about going to Robert Andrew before your next wedding? You aren’t the only one!

Charm City Bride posted about our upcoming Spa-a-Thon, and our Facial Bar Promotion, so that Baltimore brides don’t miss out on the best salon in the area.

If you are a bride-to-be (or you know one), we suggest you check out her blog, Charm City Bride. It has great inspiration boards, blogs on new marriages, and other Baltimore wedding resources.

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