This week's spotlight is all about making sure your 'do is perfect when you say "I do".
Nicholas J Salon is located in downtown South Bend and, as they like to say, they offer "Uptown style... in downtown South Bend". Here are her answers to some questions posed by us:What inspired you to start your own business?
I was inspired to open Nicholas J. Salon in an instant! I was attending a class at an Aveda Institute in East Lansing, MI. where I was learning the '4 looks' that Aveda puts out each season. (I was an 'in-salon coach' for Aveda) I was taking a break from a class and I walked into a room where about 30 stylists were cutting manequin heads! I felt an instant rush and knew I needed to be a part of something 'bigger' everyday! The next week I contacted my Aveda Rep and we began the process of a business plan and being accepted by Aveda to be one of their salons! I've never regreted the decision!
What is your advice to brides who are thinking of how to wear their hair on wedding day?
Our experienced staff will work with you on this.....but we suggest letting your face shape determine how you will wear your hair for your wedding. Along with your faceshape you will want to consider the style of your dress.
Regal, romantic, retro, relaxed and red carpet: these are a few of the descriptions I hear when discussing an overall image with our brides. This is really important in establishing the final look and feel. In general, a bride with a rounder face will look sleeker with an updo, and a bit of height at the crown. This elongates the face giving it a leaner look. A flattering look for someone with a long, lean face would include a hairstyle with soft, loose curls. This will give the bride a fuller look on the sides to create a more balanced look.
Another factor when considering your choice of hairstyle is whether the bride would like to have her neck covered or not. Some brides would much rather that she doesn't need to tuck or fix any bit of hair for photos through the Wedding day, while others feel very bare without the comfort of hair around the shoulder. Half-up-half-down is a popular compromise.
I was inspired to open Nicholas J. Salon in an instant! I was attending a class at an Aveda Institute in East Lansing, MI. where I was learning the '4 looks' that Aveda puts out each season. (I was an 'in-salon coach' for Aveda) I was taking a break from a class and I walked into a room where about 30 stylists were cutting manequin heads! I felt an instant rush and knew I needed to be a part of something 'bigger' everyday! The next week I contacted my Aveda Rep and we began the process of a business plan and being accepted by Aveda to be one of their salons! I've never regreted the decision!
What is your advice to brides who are thinking of how to wear their hair on wedding day?
Our experienced staff will work with you on this.....but we suggest letting your face shape determine how you will wear your hair for your wedding. Along with your faceshape you will want to consider the style of your dress.
Regal, romantic, retro, relaxed and red carpet: these are a few of the descriptions I hear when discussing an overall image with our brides. This is really important in establishing the final look and feel. In general, a bride with a rounder face will look sleeker with an updo, and a bit of height at the crown. This elongates the face giving it a leaner look. A flattering look for someone with a long, lean face would include a hairstyle with soft, loose curls. This will give the bride a fuller look on the sides to create a more balanced look.
Another factor when considering your choice of hairstyle is whether the bride would like to have her neck covered or not. Some brides would much rather that she doesn't need to tuck or fix any bit of hair for photos through the Wedding day, while others feel very bare without the comfort of hair around the shoulder. Half-up-half-down is a popular compromise.
What are trends you see in hair styles for 2009 weddings?
The best advice I can give a bride is to be careful of trends that are really 'different' looking! Weddings are not the place to make statements that will have people 'talking' for the wrong reasons. We've even had a bride come in and ask for an updo she saw in a sci-fi movie.....The Fantastic Four! (she even tried to get us to go see the movie the night before her wedding!) The best look for any bride is staying true to who she is and keeping with the 'feel' of her wedding.
What will a bride and her party experience at Nicholas J Salon?
We like to meet with a bride a few months before the wedding for a complete consultation and run-thru! The day before your wedding we pamper the bridal party, mothers and even the flower girls! Our speciality is a mani/pedi party that will knock your socks off! During your time with us your party can have a member of The South Bend Chocolate Cafe' take your orders! The South Bend Chocolate Cafe' offers a variety of delicious lattes, coffees, mochas and speciality teas. (also....enjoy a chocolate fondue brought right to you and your party)
Brides......let us give you a look for your rehersal dinner that will start your evening off right! The evening before your wedding is a time to relax as your journey begins, let us help with a style that you'll love!
The day of your wedding we know timing is important and we pride ourselves on making sure you will be where you need to be, when you need to be there! You will meet with your stylist and they will create the look that the two of you worked on during your consultation.
Anything else you’d like to tell brides?
One thing I would like to express to brides is to relax and enjoy what you have worked so hard for all year! Truly enjoy the family and friends that are there to support you and love you. Remember the Wedding Day is important but your marriage is what is truly important. We are here to help you and if you have any questions or concerns during your planning that we can help with, please feel free to contact me:
The best advice I can give a bride is to be careful of trends that are really 'different' looking! Weddings are not the place to make statements that will have people 'talking' for the wrong reasons. We've even had a bride come in and ask for an updo she saw in a sci-fi movie.....The Fantastic Four! (she even tried to get us to go see the movie the night before her wedding!) The best look for any bride is staying true to who she is and keeping with the 'feel' of her wedding.
What will a bride and her party experience at Nicholas J Salon?
We like to meet with a bride a few months before the wedding for a complete consultation and run-thru! The day before your wedding we pamper the bridal party, mothers and even the flower girls! Our speciality is a mani/pedi party that will knock your socks off! During your time with us your party can have a member of The South Bend Chocolate Cafe' take your orders! The South Bend Chocolate Cafe' offers a variety of delicious lattes, coffees, mochas and speciality teas. (also....enjoy a chocolate fondue brought right to you and your party)
Brides......let us give you a look for your rehersal dinner that will start your evening off right! The evening before your wedding is a time to relax as your journey begins, let us help with a style that you'll love!
The day of your wedding we know timing is important and we pride ourselves on making sure you will be where you need to be, when you need to be there! You will meet with your stylist and they will create the look that the two of you worked on during your consultation.
Anything else you’d like to tell brides?
One thing I would like to express to brides is to relax and enjoy what you have worked so hard for all year! Truly enjoy the family and friends that are there to support you and love you. Remember the Wedding Day is important but your marriage is what is truly important. We are here to help you and if you have any questions or concerns during your planning that we can help with, please feel free to contact me:
Nicholas J. Salon & Spa
122 South Michigan Street
Suite 110
South Bend, IN 46601
574.233.5544
Gorgeous hair on your wedding day. How PERFECT is that?
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