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Ready for your Close Up?

Getting ready for a big occasion? Maybe you have a wedding, prom or Sweet 16 birthday party coming up and no doubt the butterflies are starting to flutter in your stomach. You’re excited and happy but you’re still concerned because you want to look your best and can’t figure out how you’re going to get to the salon, prepare for the party and be on time for the main event. Relax. Just contact the expert stylists at The Beauty Bar and opt for their on-location beauty services that have their team coming to your house with kits, chairs, and lighting so you can sit back and be a diva for a day.

Big occasions mean big expectations and as the birthday girl, bride or prom queen you have a lot on your mind. Not having to worry about getting to the salon on time is a big weight off your shoulders. Traffic, flat tires and accidents can turn you special celebration into a nightmare and cause the biggest sin in social etiquette: being late for your own party. Knowing the Beauty Bar’s beauty squad will be showing up on time to get you ready for the party will help settle your nerves and give you more time to practice your posing and waving.

The Beauty Bar on-location services include expert hairstyling and airbrush makeup featuring MAC PRO cosmetics for a pampering fit for royalty. The big day is all about you and we go to great lengths to make sure you look flawless when it’s time to make that important appearance. The Beauty Bar can travel to Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey and New York for weddings, bridal showers, Bat Mitzvahs, private parties and other special occasions that call for high end beauty styling. Contact us today to give us a heads up on when you’re event is so we can schedule an on-location beauty service house call.

No More Bad Hair Days

Women spend a fortune on hair products in the hopes that they will never have one of those bad hair days. Unfortunately the more products you use and different styles you try only end up damaging hair and creating more of a problem in the long run. Split ends, dried, thinning and damaged hair and bad color jobs are just some of the casualties we see on a daily basis at the Beauty Bar in Southington, CT and we make it our mission to correct hair problems with amazing women’s haircuts that fit your hair and style. Trying to make your natural hair something it is not will only cause problems and headaches. Trust in the expert hair stylists at The Beauty Bar to craft a haircut that will suit you perfectly.

It’s easy to get caught up in the latest trends being sported by celebrities and the Hollywood elite. Women are easily influenced by the styles being sported by Beyonce, the Kardashian sisters and Jennifer Aniston but what works for some women may not necessarily be your cup of tea. Forcing a hair style, color or hair extension just to copy someone famous can be a recipe for disaster. At The Beauty Bar we know women’s hair and will work with you to take the ideas you have and find a way to create a stunning hairstyle that will make you immune to bad hair days.

We’re not saying you can’t be fabulous, in fact we want you to be as glamorous as possible, but in a way that fits. So bring in your magazine clippings and photographs of women’s haircuts that strike you fancy and let our trained experts work your hair until you get the look that is right. More than just stylists, the creative staff at The Beauty Bar is here to help you understand the unique characteristics of your hair and what cuts and colors will work best.

Another Reason for Spray Tanning

Her name is Patricia Krentcil but you probably know her as the notorious “tanning mom”. The 44 year old woman from Nutley, New Jersey (fitting town) is facing a charge of second-degree child endangerment for exposing her 6-year-old daughter, Anna, to a tanning salon bed that may have led to a harmful sun burn that caused a rash on the child’s skin. Though Krentcil denies ever putting her daughter in a tanning bed others are concerned the unnaturally bronze bomber may be suffering from a condition known as “tanerexia”, the overindulgence of tanning bed usage that may lead to skin cancer.

Whether or not Krentcil will face up to 10-years in prison for the child endangerment charge is up to the court system in New Jersey but simply looking at this woman’s complexion is reason enough for people to avoid tanning beds and stick with spray tanning instead, like the kids on The Jersey Shore. You may recall that Snooki, Jwow and Pauly D took a stand against the taxing of tanning salons and opted for spray tanning instead to make a point. However, at The Beauty Bar we recommend spray tanning for the simple reason that it is much healthier and safer for your skin.

The Beauty Bar promotes Xen-Tan, the leading spray tanning product in Hollywood and a safe alternative to tanning beds and the harmful UV rays from natural sunlight. This spray technique can last up to seven days and you control the degree of color by how much of the product you apply. After a mere 8 hours you’re free to shower or work up a sweat without any streaking. Whether you need some healthy color for a wedding, party or social event go with spray tanning and avoid the embarrassment Krentcil is trying hard to conceal.

Airbrush Makeup for a Summer Wedding

With summer quickly approaching many anxious brides who have a wedding planned for June, July or August are starting to feel the pressure that comes with such a monumental occasion. And if you’re nervous now just wait until the actual day arrives. Nerves are expected but what can’t be allowed to happen is having your makeup run, smudge or smear due to the summer heat or just your excitement. The Beauty Bar in Southington, CT offers incredible airbrush bridal makeup that is a must for any summer bride.

Airbrush makeup gives full, even coverage just like traditional makeup but in less time and uses a 1/3 less product. The Beauty Bar prefers the MAC PRO airbrush makeup system since it connects with the skin and avoids making pores and wrinkles more visible. Airbrush makeup can be used on the face, eyebrow and lips and the high definition makeup can be blended with favorite colors to get the exact tone and shade you want on your wedding day.

The Iwatta airbrushes from MAC PRO allow for a smooth and easy application that dries quickly and is water and rub resistant. A summer wedding in Connecticut can be full of emotions but that shouldn’t affect your facial makeup. Trust in the makeup artists at The Beauty Bar for your bridal makeup and enjoy long lasting makeup coverage that will last throughout the ceremony and keep you looking your radiant best.

Eyelashes fit for a Diva

Nothing brings out the beauty of a woman quite like rich and shiny eyelashes. At The Beauty Bar we’ve been seeing superb results using Sephora Supernova Mascara. Ultra-conditioning mascara that creates dramatic and stunning eyelashes in one simple swipe, the Fresh Supernova Mascara contains a rich formula that thickens, lengthens and defines lashes in one super-glossy, jet black coat. In addition to creating a glamorous and supernatural look, Supernova mascara from Sephora also contains an ultra-rich, nourishing formula that strengthens lashes and ensures clump-free results that greatly reduce smudging and running.

If eyes are indeed the window to the soul every woman should have gorgeous and natural lashes that provide an enticing gateway into her world. The Fresh Supernova mascara from Sephora is alcohol-free and enriched with meadow foam sea oil that conditions lashes and adds a high gloss shine that highlights the natural color of your eyes. Unlike other mascara products, Fresh Supernova doesn’t contain sulfate, synthetic dyes, synthetic fragrances or phthalates. Users of Fresh Supernova mascara have noted how well it separated and defined their lashes and how it did not flake or clump. Women who wear contact lenses have had many problems with flaking mascara irritating their eyes but with Sephora’s Fresh Supernova that won’t be a problem.

The exclusive brush that comes with the Supernova mascara is slender and contains lots of bristles which make it easy to apply with no mess. If you’ve been looking for a mascara product that will condition your lashes while bringing out a glossy jet-black shine look no further than Sephora’s Fresh Supernova available at The Beauty Bar.