Stylish new addition to South Lake Union: Gary Manuel Studio

There are so many cool things going on in the development of South Lake Union and the addition of a brand new Gary Manuel Studio is definitely one of my favorites! Innovative, eco-friendly and exciting are just three of the words I would use to describe the new space. Blow dryers hang artfully from the ceiling, Aveda products line the walls and a Wi-Fi bar offers guests a place to plug in. Owners Gary Howse and Manuel Benevich were determined to wait until the perfect location opened up for them to consider expanding their salon to other areas of the city and the brand new South Lake Union neighborhood was a natural fit. "We are so excited to bring Gary Manuel's high quality, personalized Aveda services to the people living and working in South Lake Union!" says co-founder Gary Howse.

Located on Westlake avenue across the street from Serious Pie, the Gary Manuel Studio is over 3,400 square feet of pure brilliance designed by Seattle architectural group Graham Baba. Floor to ceiling windows let in natural light, wood-wrapped walls and ceilings bring the outside world in, and a built-in photo booth greets guests upon arrival to offer an opportunity for those must-have "before and after" photos.

Studio Blow-dry services start at $25 and the experience includes a mini shoulder massage, scalp massage and a relaxing hand massage using Aveda products. This is an easy and affordable way to experience the new salon. I went twice in three days because I loved the atmosphere so much! The staff is friendly, the service is a great value and parking was a breeze. Additional services include haircuts starting at $30, single process color starting at $50 and highlights starting at $80.

Gary Manuel Studio has eco-chic, tech savvy guests in mind and they thoughtfully installed a place for guests to charge their phones and iPads at each station. The salon is also equipped with Wi-Fi making it easy to cruise your favorite fashion sites while getting pampered. I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful new salon!

A Grand Opening Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 30th from 6-8pm featuring catering by Tom Douglas, music, photos and a special donation to the Puget Soundkeepers Alliance. Stay tuned for more info!

Gary Manuel Studio 

390 Westlake Avenue North

Seattle, WA 

206.728.1234

Photos courtesy of Gary Manuel Salon

Rosaline Hampton hosts spring beauty event to raise funds for 3rd Annual Fashion Camp

The trends are here but do you know how to make them work for you? Discover the season's top hair, make-up and wardrobe trends and gain insight on the most flattering ways to wear them on Thursday, April 25th from 6-8pm at the Rosaline Hampton Salon in Bellevue. Guests will indulge in drinks and hors d'oeuvres while learning how to achieve the hottest spring/summer looks. Rosaline Hampton and her team of stylists will customize trends for each guest including a complimentary color palette analysis and a swag bag brimming with full sized hair and make-up products. The trend event is a fundraiser for the 3rd Annual Rosaline Hampton Fashion Camp, a non-profit summer camp experience designed to inspire and empower at-risk teens. A suggested donation of $250 will reserve your space and 100% of the proceeds will go directly toward the Fashion Camp fund. Grab your girlfriends and join Rosaline Hampton for a stylish night out to support a very worthy cause!  What: Rosaline Hampton Spring/Summer Trend Event When: April 25, 2013 Where: Rosaline Hampton 188 106th Ave. N.E. Suite #400 Bellevue, WA 98004 Time: 6-8pm RSVP: 425.614.6377 or info@rosalinehampton.com About Fashion Camp The 3rd Annual Rosaline Hampton Fashion Camp will take place July 10-13th, 2013 in Bellevue. The non-profit camp for teen girls features interactive workshops on beauty, fashion, health, fitness, and goal setting led by an inspiring mix of style mentors. Admission to Fashion Camp is at no-cost to the participants and each teen receives a special “Fashion Camp Kit” filled with beauty products and swag provided by generous community sponsors. At the end of the week the girls "graduate" from camp by participating in a special runway show finale for friends and family. Rosaline Hampton sponsors the entire event and closes the salon for business while Fashion Camp is in session. Donations from community sponsors and event partners help to off-set the costs associated with camp supplies and materials. Interested parties who want to support Fashion Camp but cannot attend the fundraising event are encouraged to make an online donation.