2 Piaf - Staff Bios
Staff Bio's

Diana Lay
Title/Position: Hairstylist, Color Specialist
Education: Graham Web Academic, Trucco Make up classes, Laural color classes, Advanced curling classes, Wella Color classes
Languages: English
Biography: Diana has worked for Piaf Salon for 10 years. She has continued taking classes in color, updo’s and cutting techniques. Diana has been on T.V. shows such as Ambush Makeover. She has also does hair and makeup for weddings, and frequently travels to her customers. Diana specializes in color correction and textured hairstyles and updo’s.
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Maria Amparo Pulido
Title/Position: Stylist
Education: Bogota, Columbia and Washington D.C.
Languages: Spanish, English
Biography: Maria has won 3 awards in Latin America as one of the most talented hair stylists. She has been awarded in South America for most impressive updo’s. Maria specializes in updo’s, color and styling.
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Mora Miranda (AKA the Hair Doctor)
Title/Position: Hair Stylist, Hair Straightening, Master/Expert
Education: Potomac Academy for Hair Design, TIGI for Cutting, Shimbi for Japanese Straightening, Yuku with Denis Roche
Languages: English, Spanish
Biography: Mora has been working for the past 1 ½ years at Denis Roche Salon. Prior to there, she worked at Rendez Vouz in the park for 4 years. Mora has also taken classes in coloring with Wella Majirel and Dikson as well as training in hair extensions. She has also taken classes with Liscio in New York City, and advanced classes in Japanese Straightening and hair restoration.

Mora’s area of expertise is Japanese Straightening and the restoration of hair. She has been trained to fix any kind of damaged hair with special products from Japan. They are high in noulage and amazimtris. Mora expertise also lies is Yuko’s treatments. She trained at the Denis Roche Salon for almost 2 years. She has done over 200 straighteners in her career to date.

You could say Mora is the “Hair Doctor!”
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Sayed Omargharib
Title/Position: Hairstylist/Colorist
Education: Ecole Internationale de Coiffure
Languages: English, Arabic, Spanish, French
Biography: Sayed was immersed in the art and science of hair at a young age, helping out his uncle’s hair salon in Egypt. At age 20 he left Cairo for formal study in Paris at Ecole Internationale de Coiffure. He has worked in prominent salons in Paris, New York City and D.C.

To continue offering his clients the latest techniques and trends in hair, Sayed attends shows and workshops throughout the year.

Sayed specializes in; color, highlights, frosting, body waves, updo’s and straightening.

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Jennifer Fitzpatrick
Title/Position:

Esthetician, Make-up Artist, Certified Eyelash Extensionist

Biography:
Make-up trained at Von Lee Skincare Institute, Baltimore, Md. Attended weekend workshop of Westmore Academy of Cosmetic Arts ( L.A.) in Washington, DC. And has Completed Esthetics Program at Aveda Institute in Washington, DC.

Jennifer has worked with many celebrities and her portfolio includes Ricki Lake, Judge Hatchett, Mary Steenburgen, Ted Danson, Linda Ellerbee, Senator Mary Landrew, Kathy Bates, Shannon Dohorty, Kate Walsh and Secretary of Labor Eileen Chow.

Make-up has always been a fascination for her because of its ability to transformand highlighting assets and diminishing flaws. Fashion Shows, Women in Film and Video, apprenticeship at The Tony Awards, and Aveda’s Fashion Show of 2008 are some of her many accomplishments.

Jennifer's make-up clients have been featured in Vogue Magazine, the Washington Post, Washington Bride Magazine, Ambush Makeover (television), The Washingtonian and USA Today.

Specialize in:
Make-up Application (Brides are a specialty)
Make-up for TV, Film, and Studio work
Image Consulting and teaching make-up application
Eye Lash Extension

Facials

Available for travel

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Mai Duong

Title/Position:
Master Eyelash Extension Designer Specialist, Esthetician, Semi-Permanent Makeup Artist

Biography:
Mai Duong graduated in 1993 from Robert’s Institute of Hair and also took an extensive course on permanent makeup and skin analysis from Ahead of the Times Beauty Academy in 1998. Mai continued her studies at The International Dermal Institute and graduated in 2002.

Mai has worked for the Maryland/Virginia area learning anatomy, cosmetic chemistry, skin structure and function. She participates with Dermalogical and Visual Changes Skin line to refresh and learn the latest product knowledge and valuable techniques within the year in which she has is now renamed Master Esthetician for VA in 2007.

  Skin Care/Beauty Services:

  • All skin types
  • Four-layer facial
  • Vitamin C
  • Rosacea Treatments
  • Treatments for various types of skin damage (including sun)
  • Microdermabrasion
  • Pigmentation Treatments
  • Semi-Permanent Cosmetics including Eyeliner, Lip Liner, Eyebrow (reshaping or tint change to go with your complexion or facial structure)
  • Eyelash Extensions

View some before and after photos of eyelash extensions.

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Karen Doron
Title/Position: Hair Extensions Specialist

Are your Extentions, uneven or short? Would you like to add highlights without damaging your natural hair? Extentions can also add length to a short hair. There are many textures and colors to fill your needs. Our specialist, Karen Doran, uses silky, shiny, 100% human hair.

These extentions look & feel so natural that other people will never know that they are not yours. You can even run your fingers through your hair!

Karen Doron, who has trained in Paris and the U.S., will be happy to give you a free consultation Monday thru Saturday.

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Catherine Bialasik
Education: Marjon Academy of Hair Design

Born in Washington, DC, Catherine has been living in New York for the past thirteen years and is happy to be back. New to Piafs salon, Catherine has extensive training in the art of color. Keeping up with the latest techniques, she has attended classes with Wella, Goldwell, and Paul Mitchell. Also, she has advanced knowledge in cutting and styling. Catherine has trained with Vidal Sassoon, Sexy Hair Concepts, and Rusk. To keep up with the latest trends and styles, she continues to attend classes and shows throughout the year. Catherine's specialties are cutting and creative color.

Donald W. Brawley
Master Masseur

Donald has been a licensed massage therapist and member of the American Massage Therapy Association since 1999. He holds a Master degree in counseling from Trinity University and is a certified yoga teacher which enables him to provide a  complete body-mind-spirit massage experience.

He has been trained in Classical Swedish Therapy, Deep Tissue Release, Cranial Therapy,Energy Healing, Reiki,Classical Aromatherapy,Reflexogy,YogaMassage,Shaitsu and Facial Beauty Massage. His sessions are a wonderful way to relieve stress, recover quickly from fatigue, aches and soreness,reduce physical, mental and emotional tension and improve wellness.