Plunge Festival Gets A Facelift for 2011

PlungeFest, The Free Winter Festival Surrounding the MSP Polar Bear Plunge, is Expanding to Include Six Zones of Frigid Fun; Highlights Include Entertainment by Jersey Shore’s DJ Pauly D in the Rams Head Ice Lodge, Mickey Harris’ Monster Garage, Robert Andrew Tuscan Spa Retreat and More

Baltimore, MD – PlungeFest – the free winter festival surrounding the MSP Polar Bear Plunge – has something for everyone in 2011, offering six different Zones of frigid fun that allow festival-goers to choose their Plunge Day experience on Saturday, January 29 at Sandy Point State Park.

Highlights of this expanded festival, which runs from 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Jan. 29, include an appearance by DJ Pauly D – of MTV’s Jersey Shore – who will be headlining the Rams Head Ice Lodge, which is returning for its second year; the new Chesapeake Bayhawks Arctic Lacrosse Zone, featuring autograph sessions and demos; and the Robert Andrew Tuscan Spa Retreat where the Robert Andrew team will bring a dose of pampering to the beach.

Details from each of the zones of frigid fun are:

Robert Andrew Tuscan Spa Retreat: Who doesn’t need a little pampering now and then? Robert Andrew Salon & Spa is offering a multitude of services at the Plunge, with all proceeds benefiting SOMD. This includes mini-consultations with Dr. Jeffrey Horowitz, a board certified plastic surgeon, Micro Dermabrasion with Dr. Stacey Tieff, 10-minute mini massages, hair cuts, hand dips, teeth whitening and lip treatments. A variety of other vendors will also be inside this spa tent, all focused on beauty, fitness, health and wellness.

Mickey Harris Monster Garage: Internationally renowned airbrush artist Mickey Harris will custom paint a 2011 Harley-Davidson Street Glide, donated by Harley Davidson of Annapolis. Watch as he and Straight Line Autobody transform this Street Glide into a work of art!

Rams Head Ice Lodge: Headliner DJ Pauly D will entertain the crowd with a pre- and post-Plunge DJ set, and a variety of local acts will round out this full day of entertainment. With food and non-alcoholic beverages for sale in the tent and an assortment of vendors, it’s a can’t-miss spot on Plunge Day.

Chesapeake Bayhawks Arctic Lacrosse Zone: Because not all Plungers are polar bears, the Bayhawks teamed up with Plunge organizers to create a tent full of all-things lacrosse. With major national lacrosse brands represented, autograph signings by Bayhawks players, demos, and a presence by numerous youth lacrosse organizations, this zone is one-stop shopping for lacrosse players and fans.

Carnival FunFest: This popular festival tent is back for a 4th year, with a fantastic kids’ area, boardwalk-style carnival games, a variety of food vendors, crafters and other displays.

Pure Boardshop’s X-Games Tent: It’s X-Games on the Bay! Pure Boardship is helping to create an unforgettable experience in this brand-new Plunge venue, which includes Maryland’s best skate shops and their associated riders doing demos, the Banshee Bungee from Jackass 3D and awesome givewaways.

Admission to all PlungeFest activities is absolutely free to Plunge participants and spectators alike. Polar Express shuttle buses are also available at no cost, traveling to and from Sandy Point State Park from the Naval Academy Stadium, Anne Arundel Community College and Kent Island High School on the Eastern Shore. The day-long festival also includes fan favorites like the spirited costume contest, a live remote by 98 Rock, the early morning Plunge by talent from WBAL-TV11, 98 Rock and WBAL-AM, among others. Those wishing to participate in the Plunge can do so at either 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. and need only contribute $50 in pledges. For that donation, all participants will receive a commemorative event sweatshirt and photo gift. Online registration is available at plungemd.com. Anyone wishing for a more up-close and personal experience with either DJ Pauly D or Ravens QB Joe Flacco (or both) can consider the Ultimate VIP Package, which, for a $500 contribution earns the donor a Meet & Greet with Pauly D, and for $1,000 with both Pauly D and Flacco. The MSP Polar Bear Plunge has raised over $16 million for Special Olympics Maryland in its 14-year history, and nearly 60,000 people have braved the bitter waters of the Chesapeake Bay. This year marks the 15-year anniversary of this celebrated event, and organizers expect as many as 12,000 men, women and children to once again grin and “bear” it for the athletes of Special Olympics Maryland.

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Check Presentation

Recently, Robert Andrew Salon & Spa held a charity event to raise money to pay for the medical bills of Justin Jones who was in a near fatal accident. The Cut-a-thon raised over $5,000 and we were happy to present Justin and his family with the check. Here’s a picture from the event:

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Mother’s Day is Coming Up Quick

Your Mother taught you to appreciate all the luxuries the world has to offer. This year, return the favor with a gift certificate from Robert Andrew. You can instantly print your gift certificate right from your computer making last minute gifting a breeze.

We are offering special packages for Moms, Moms-to-be, and Mother/Daughter spa days. Special packages start at just $128! Or, choose a certificate for any amount or service.

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We Love Hearing from Our Customers

At Robert Andrew, we try to give the best quality service as we possibly can and we rely on the feedback from our customers to let us know just how we’re doing. Recently, we’ve been collecting feedback and here are some of the things we’ve received.

“Great! You have the best people working at Robert Andrew. I will be handing out Jeanine’s card to all my friends. I am NEVER disappointed with my experience here!”

- Susan D.

“[Denise] is the best and so friendly! She listens to what you want. I will keep coming back and have referred family and friends.”

- Jen M.

“I have been seeing Yves for about one year after having him cut and style my hair for “Teacher of the Year” dinner. Since then I feel and look like a different person. He listens to my needs and concerns. In addition , he cares about the “outcome” and makes sure I am satisfied with the results. Many thanks for having a quality and dedicated employee.”

- Karen W.

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Robert Andrew at The Bridal Show

Robert Andrew Salon & Spa will be providing the Annapolis Formal models with complimentary hair and makeup for the fashion show that will take place around 2:00pm.

The Bridal Show is this Sunday, April 5th from 1-4 at the Crofton Country Club.

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Robert Andrew is The Official Salon of the Washington Redskins and the Baltimore Ravens

Did you know that Robert Andrew had the honor of being the “go to” salon for both the Redskins and Ravens cheerleaders? It’s true. Fox news did a report that highlights what it takes to prepare for a professional cheerleading audition and how Robert Andrew Salon & Spa can help you do that.

They shot the report in our Gambrills location and caught us in action. You can see the segment that aired below:

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What is Japanese Hair Straightening?

“For 41 years I’ve waited to have straight hair. It was the craziest experience to wash my hair and have it completely straight. I kept waiting for it to get curly or frizzy. It has done neither of those things. I must say that a lot of people don’t recognize me at first. It is so fun having straight hair and not worrying about what to do with the curls when they don’t behave. People cannot believe that my hair is actually straight and it is! Brian and the staff of iSalon did a fantastic job during the process and I couldn’t be happier.”  – Debi V., RA Customer

The iStraight System:
iStraight is a revolutionary Japanese Hair Straightening System that utilizes protein, ceremides and the power of natural ions to rebuild the hair, while minimizing the natural curl or frizz through a very thorough process of washing the hair and straightening it using a series of heated styling tools.

While it may sound like a lot of wear and tear, you will emerge from the salon with completely retexturized, sleek, bone-straight, healthy hair. And, unlike other hair treatments, humidity or other factors will not affect the hair or subject it to split ends or breakage. It is a general rule of thumb to avoid washing your hair for 12-72 hours after the treatment to make sure the hair has completely reformed to its new state.

Here at Robert Andrew, Japanese Hair Straightening is just one of the many hair treatments and services that we offer. Feel free to come in so we can show you a range of possibilities for your hair and skin.

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Cut-a-thon to Benefit Justin Jones

Thank you to everyone who came out for our March 15th Cut-a-Thon to benefit the family of Justin Jones who was seriously injured in a car accident this past January.  We were booked solid for $20 haircuts, $10 massages and $10 manicures! Here are some pictures from the event (click the thumbnails to view the larger version):

Thank you to all our Silent Auction partners and Chef for the Evening for catering the event.  We’ll update soon with a complete total amount raised!

Silent Auction Partners:

• Washington Redskins and Baltimore Ravens
• LA Fitness
• Crofton Country Club
• Dennie Neagle
• Gary Williams
• Hollywood Tans
• Golds Gym
• Little Treasury Jewelers
• Award Winning Chef
• Isotonix

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Welcome to Robert Andrew Salon & Spa

This being the first post on out blog we would like to welcome you and tell you what you can expect.

We are located in Gambrills, MD, but our clients and friends come from all over the area from Crofton, Annapolis, Bowie, DC, Baltimore and many other places. Our community has been good to us and we like to give back as often as we can. In the future we’ll be highlighting and giving an inside look into the kinds of things we do to give back to our community and the people in it.

In addition to highlighting charity events and our own promotional events, we’ll be giving insider beauty tips and information that we have learned over the 40+ years we have been in the fashion industry.

We may offer discounts or printable coupons on here as well. Our goal is to connect with people and show our appreciation for your business and friendship. So feel free to stop by and say hi, or let us know what you think of our blog on your next visit to Robert Andrew.

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