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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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