Salon Stories

Your daily dose of inspiration, trends, and expert tips to elevate your everyday routine.

Evelyn Castro Talks Hair Styling, Inspiration and Baking!
This #WisdomWednesday, we learn more about one of Julien Farel’s most popular employees. If you have ever visited the Julien Farel Restore Salon and Spa, chances are likely that you were greeted with a smile by Evelyn Castro. Evelyn has...
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Short Hair Style Guide
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Day 3 Hair: An Easy Stylish Fix to Even Your Worst Hair Days
Many of us try not to wash our hair every day to avoid over-drying the hair. Color Assistant Mara shows how to create a fun and stylish 'do that is perfect for lived-in hair on day three of not washing....
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Master Trainer Christine de Almeida Gives Nutrition Tips & Workout Advice!
This #WisdomWednesday get workout advice and nutrition tips from master trainer Christine de Almeida, your not-so-average French fitness fanatic. 1. What is your favorite workout trend right now? I believe in implementing variety of training while working the body 360...
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Serena Williams' Hair Evolution
As the US Open 2015 approaches, all eyes are on Serena Williams to see if she will make tennis history. A win at the US Open would mean 22 grand slams in her career and four in a calendar year....
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Jackson Simmonds Talks Creativity, Sleek Hairstyles and Hair Comebacks!
This #WisdomWednesday learn about comeback hair trends, sleek hairstyles and blowouts from one of Julien Farel’s advanced stylists, Jackson Simmonds. 1. What is your favorite hair trend right now? My favorite hair trend right now is the disconnected cuts for...
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Eyelash Extensions 101
Eyelash extensions by Margo Falevich. Makeup by Kathy Genchi. Hair color by Mike Liang. Blowdry by Tina Malhotra. With the "no makeup" look trending, eyelash extensions are becoming more and more popular for the low maintenance natural beauty. I took...
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Behind the Scenes with Julien Farel at #TommyXNadal
The Official Hairstylist of the US Open, Julien Farel, along with his styling assistant Amanda Troisi headed to Bryant Park to style Rafael Nadal for his big New York City Reveal of the #TommyXNadal partnership with Tommy Hilfiger. Your backstage...
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#USOPENhair: Sleek & Chic Braid Loop
As the Official Stylists of the US Open, Julien Farel runs a pop up salon at the US Open Tennis Tournament so the players can hit the courts looking camera-ready. Hair Designer Louis Angelo shows us how to get this...
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