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Aaron Eddy
hair by Melissa Ryan: Start with Bb Crème de Coco Shampoo and Conditioner. Heat up Sumo Wax in the jar with a blow-dryer and work into wet hair. Let air dry.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
I think Melissa changed my diaper between wash and cut.
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Magical
What is your profession?
Business manager/owner
What brings you back to Festoon?
Coffee, Dogs, lovely ladies. And they give good haircuts, too!
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
I don’t know; what’s the best part of heaven?
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Like Dr. Phil for hair. Cutting off what is holding me back and making room for healthy growth in the future.
Emma Flanders
hair by Rebecca Prince: Start with Bb Dehydration Therapy Cleanser and Conditioning Crème. Mist wet hair with Prep Lotion, then Thickening Spray at the root and Styling Balm on middle and ends of hair. Blow-dry with a brush and use Spray de Mode for finishing touches.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
Forever!
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Excellent!
What is your profession?
Buyer
What brings you back to Festoon?
The people and the great haircuts.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
Knowing I will leave happy.
Jasmine Paty
hair by Daren McDowell: Start with Bb Thickening Shampoo and Conditioner. Layer Prep Lotion, Styling Balm, and Thickening spray all over. Blow-dry hair upside down then use a round brush for waves. Finish with Spray de Mode for hold and shine.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
5 yrs
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Relaxing, amazing, fun.
What is your profession?
Model
What brings you back to Festoon?
Daren.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
The head massage, and watching Daren blow-dry and style my hair.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
If you want to look like you are walking down the red carpet - go see him!
Jane Hartman
hair by Gail Salvador: Start with Bb Damage Therapy Cleanser, Conditioning Crème, and Leave-in Treatment. Work Sumotech through dry hair and Spray de Mode for shine and separation.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
Since I started working here, since I became a Festoonie, an “F-team” member, a Salon Coordinator, you get the picture.
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Great. Join us and get free haircuts.
What is your profession?
I think we covered that. See you at the front desk in the Berkeley salon!
What brings you back to Festoon?
Please refer to question 1.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Awesome, like Mega Man!
Ryn Singley
hair by Susan Chek: Start with Bb Gentle Shampoo and Thickening Conditioner. Apply Styling Balm on wet hair starting at the ends. Mist with Thickening Spray and blow-dry with a paddle brush. Add Brilliantine and Does It All for separation and hold.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
4 yrs.
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Susan always takes it to the next level, creating a cut that turns heads. The entire staff is cool, yet approachable.
What is your profession?
Pilates Instructor.
What brings you back to Festoon?
Susan.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
Creating a whole new look.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Amazing cuts, funny, and knows how to put a spin on any look to make you look unique.
Sarah Satten
hair by Gail Salvador: Start with Bb Damage Therapy Cleanser, Conditioning Crème, and Leave-in Treatment. Apply Straight starting at middle and ends of hair. Blow-dry with a paddle brush and finish with Spray de Mode.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
4 years.
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
It’s always been wonderful.
What is your profession?
Attorney, and I run a bank-wide anti-money laundering program for Wells Fargo.
What brings you back to Festoon?
The people and the great haircuts and the Japanese Straightening.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
The best part is how comfortable I am here, even though I’m probably generations older than all the stylists (and customers)!
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
I say she is wonderful.
Cristina
Cut and Color by Melissa Ryan & Styling by Daren McDowell: Start with Oribe Signature Shampoo and Conditioner. Then work Supershine Anti-Frizz Moisturizing Cream through your ends. To finish this style, spray Royal Blowout on damp hair from mid-shaft to ends; go section by section to blow even smoother and straighter.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
6 months
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Fun, skilled, and never boring!
What is your profession?
Currently, I am looking for a position in fashion.
What brings you back to Festoon?
Melissa Ryan
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
My great hair!
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
The best.
Jessica Teuscher
Hair by Daren McDowell and Rebecca Prince. Start with Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner for Beautiful Color. Apply Oribe Gel Serum to towel dried hair. Next, spray Royal Blowout on from mid-shaft to ends; go section by section to blow it out even smoother and straighter. Finish with Oribe Original Pomade to tame fly-aways.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
Almost 10 years!
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Very friendly, lovely, informal yet professional — I am always satisfied
What is your profession?
TV Producer
What brings you back to Festoon?
Always a great cut that lasts and wonderful color that adds shine and feels good. My stylish remembers my hair and knows what works.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
Friendly staff — I always feel that I am well taken care of. Daren and his assistants always make me feel like I'm priority #1.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Hip, current, extremely nice — He always has great suggestions. I'm never disappointed.
Kate Flick Garcia
Cut and Color by Daren McDowell. Start with Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner for Beautiful Color. Layer Oribe Gel Serum, Oribe Volumista, and Oribe Royal Blowout to style. Finish with Oribe Impermeable and Oribe Superfine to hold.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
Twelve Years
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Always Sensational
What is your profession?
Attorney in the making
What brings you back to Festoon?
Charming Staff, Cool Vibe, and Daren
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
So many favs: the anticipation, the welcoming front desk folk, watching creative transformations in the stylists' chairs.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
A consummate professional and a true gentleman
Blanca Navarro
Color by John Ryan and Cut by Gail Salvador. Start with Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner for Magnificent Volume. Superfine hair like Blanca's just needs some Oribe Superfine Hairspray all-over on dry hair!
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
3 Years
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Amazing.
What is your profession?
Just finished a graduate program in Psychology.
What brings you back to Festoon?
The fact that the stylists think outside of the box when it comes to hair.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
Walking out with an unexpected new aspect of my hair that makes me smile.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Amazing!
Malanie Fullove
Cut and Color by Mel Koch. Oribe Gel Serum layered with Oribe Superfine hairspray and Peace Chocolate Spray. Finish with Peace Black Freeze Spray to hold.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
Over a year.
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
Excellent! Creative and Professional
What is your profession?
Hotel Finance Credit Manager
What brings you back to Festoon?
Mel!! She is creative and very detailed.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
New Styles ? so creative!
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Exceptional.
Lauren Sanders
Cut and Color by Daren McDowell. Start with Oribe Shampoo and Conditioner for Magnificent Volume. Layer Bumble Styling Lotion and Oribe Volumista. Spray Oribe Impermeable all over to finish.
How long have you been a client of Festoon?
Five years.
How would you describe your experience with Festoon?
A phenomenal amazing experience! I have the utmost respect for the stylists' work and the entire salon overall.
What is your profession?
Actress
What brings you back to Festoon?
The superior talent of my stylist and the professional, fun environment.
What is your favorite part of your Festoon experience?
How friendly and nice everyone is and my flawlessly styled hair.
How do you describe your stylist to your friends?
Pretty much as a God. He is the master of colors and cuts; he could charge any amount and I would still come back. He always knows exactly what my hair needs to look its best. Tabatha would envy his work if she saw it!