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Special Occasion Hair

If you’ve been invited to or are planning your own special occasion, be it a wedding, bridal shower, girl’s night out or publicity event, you’ll need a creative and distinct hair cut that will fit the theme and make you stand out from the rest of the guests. One’s appearance at a social event is extremely important and in addition to makeup and spray tanning you also need to pay attention to your hair. At the Beauty Bar we have a lot of experience with hair styling for special occasions and can create a look for you that will highlight your natural attributes and make your hair shine and glow.

Some women get nervous before big events simply because they have no idea what to do with their hair. Showing up with an everyday cut is unacceptable and with all the styles available it’s hard to choose. At the Beauty Bar you get a full consultation with a Beauty Squad hair stylist who will discuss the features of your hair, what styles will look best and of coloring should be included. Some women do better with long hair while others are made for short bob cuts and with the experts at the Beauty Bar assessing your hair you can be confident that the style we come up with is the best option for your next special occasion.

From loose French twists with cascading tendrils to a tight, rolled chignon at the base of the neck, the Beauty Bar offers an amazing selection of hair up do’s and special occasion styles to prepare you for a Sweet 16 birthday, prom, wedding, bridal shower or movie premier. Have fun with your hair by enlisting the Beauty Squad’s team of stylists to find the hair style that is right for you.

Get the Tan you Want Safely with Spray Tanning

Tanning is a year round beauty staple. For years tanning beds supplied the dark color people sought before going on vacations, attending weddings and special events and just to enjoy some healthy color. However, when tanning beds were found to be hazardous and a tax was imposed on some tanning places an alternative was desperately needed. Try telling the kids at Jersey Shore they won’t be tanning today. Now, with Xen-Tan spray tanning you can get a natural tan look without having to lie for hours under harmful lights or smear on a chemical that will only turn you into one of Wonka’s Oompa Loompas.

At The Beauty Bar we feature Xen-Tan spray tanning for several reasons. Xen-Tan has a nice olive undertone that gives the user a natural base color that won’t appear artificial, it has a pleasing floral aroma and its non-streak formula makes it a great product to use before special events such as weddings, concerts, bridal showers and clubs. Early spray tan products had the side effect of making people’s skin glow with an unnatural orange color, especially people with fair skin, but the Xen-Tan formula creates a Brazilian bronze that gives you a healthy color.

When you schedule a spray tanning appointment at the Beauty Bar you get a full consultation with your spray tanning artist who will discuss in-depth your natural color and what level of tan you should apply to create a natural look. In a custom made private tent we apply the Xen-Tan spray and after just 8 hours you can go about your daily life and enjoy a healthy looking tan for the next 7 days. Contact a Beauty Squad artist today to schedule an appointment for your next spray tanning.

Give your Hair some Attitude with Dimensional Foiling

Women are always looking for something new and creative for their hair. Whether it’s a new women’s haircut or specific coloring the search goes on for the next technique or style that will give new life to your hair and added confidence to your ego. Dimensional foiling is a fairly new hair coloring technique that provides 3-D highlight effects to your hair. With this method you can achieve multiple layers of different colors in a balanced way that gives hair a full and healthy look. With dimensional foiling you can easily blend in auburn streaks with brown hair to achieve a unique and eye-catching look.

At the Beauty Bar we offer dimensional foiling services for women who want to add a specific high gloss hue to their natural hair to create a subtle but still noticeable hair coloring that will blend in smoothly and look more natural than many hair coloring techniques. Before we began the process, our expert hair stylists consult with you about what colors will go best with your hair and give you several options to consider depending on if you want to be bold and daring or casual and laid back. Also known as multi-dimensional coloring, dimensional foiling literally adds layers of colors to long women’s hair cuts to create depth and bring out the fullness of your hair. Unlike simple single color haircuts, dimensional foiling adds complexity and depth to your hair and gives it some much-needed attitude.

In addition to our many beauty services including bridal makeup, airbrush makeup and corrective coloring, the Beauty Salon is also very experienced in dimensional foiling and if this procedure has caught your attention contact us today to schedule an appointment where we can consult with you on all the available colors and what hues will bring out the best in your natural hair.

Bridal Makeup CT

Wedding facility? Check. Groom? Check. Bridal Makeup? Is your wedding day missing something? If you want to be the fairy-tale bride you’ve always dreamt of don’t forget the most important part… the bridal makeup. This is your day. The spotlights will be shining on your every move and if an action isn’t captured on a video camera no doubt someone snapped it with a digital camera. You can’t afford a moment when your makeup smudges or smears so if you are planning a wedding in Connecticut, New York, Massachusetts or Rhode Island contact the Beauty Squad from the Beauty Bar to get the bridal wedding makeup you need to be ready for your all-day close up.

In our combined years of makeup styling we’ve used many brands and products for makeup. Thankfully we discovered the MAC PRO airbrush makeup system that is perfect for brides. Originally used by Hollywood stylists and runway models, the MAC PRO Iwatta air brush makeup system is now available everywhere and with the Beauty Bar’s expert makeup artists providing smooth techniques with vibrant colors you’ll get a stunning and long-lasting makeup foundation that will prepare you for every photo opportunity at the wedding. From the grand entrance and first dance to cutting the cake and tossing the garter, you are center stage for every moment at the wedding which is why you need full and even coverage from your makeup and the confidence in knowing it won’t smear or smudge.

Our Beauty Squad is mobile and will travel throughout New England and the Tri-State area to help brides achieve that special look on their big day. The Beauty Bar is one of Connecticut’s premier beauty salons and we pride ourselves on delivering amazing bridal and wedding makeup that fits the bride’s natural features and the theme of the wedding. We know how important this day is and what a difference the right makeup can have so we treat every bride as if they were about to hail a carriage to a royal wedding.

Corrective Coloring… Yup, We Do That

Today DIY (do it yourself) has become a war cry for many people who refuse to believe there is nothing out there they can’t do themselves. While this philosophy is great for inspiring people to reach beyond what they think is possible it can also be detrimental when people get in over their heads. From the dangerous (chain sawing trees near your house) to the harmless (attempting your own song demo) doing things yourself can save time and money. However, one area that should be left to professionals is hair coloring. By now you’ve certainly seen the horrendous outcomes that have occurred when women attempt to color their own hair including orange the color of napalm, red so unnatural it’s unnerving and blondes that may require batteries. At The Beauty Bar we specialize in corrective coloring that will undo the fiasco you got out of the box from the store and return your hair to a shiny and natural glow.

As soon as people see a product that can save them a trip to a salon they grab it. From makeup applications to false lashes cosmetic store shelves are full of products women can buy that will give them the opportunity to do a little creating with their own style. But hair coloring is another matter and the consequences of a bad hair coloring job don’t come out as easy as blush you don’t like. Also, many hair coloring products have chemicals that if left too long in your hair can cause entire sections of your hair to break off when brushing.

Another problem with doing coloring on your own is in knowing if your hair is even ready for coloring. If your hair is too damaged to color correctly and is in desperate need of serious conditioning and rehydration and you fail to realize it, your coloring job will most likely disappoint you and also cause unnecessary damage to your hair. Spare yourself the money, time and frustration of a bad coloring job at home and schedule a coloring appointment today with the experienced hair stylists at the Beauty Salon. We’ve seen the worst of the worst when it comes to hair coloring so don’t be ashamed to contact us and let us in on your dirty little DIY secret. Call us today and make an appointment to correct your hair color and give you a look and hue that will make you feel confident again.

Airbrush Makeup is great for girls to use when getting Senior Portraits done. No more retouching makeup in-between outfit changes!