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| - My hair was a wreck. I looked like a tortoiseshell calico cat, with three different colors of hair. My hair was dry, split, and broken. It was attracting hummiingbirds, who thought they might nest in it. I did a bit of web research, and felt Christophe might have the kind of expert coloring and conditioning I was searching for.
The salon is beautiful, a bit hidden in the back of the huge MGM hotel complex, and it overlooks the elaborate pool area. The stations are sleek and clean, modernistically streamlined. Sunlight flooded the stations, and made for a pleasant ambience.
I made an appointment with Jean-Marc at Christophe, and had a brief consultation when I arrived. My colorist Paul, also consulted in great detail, to be sure of the effect I wanted. I had gathered several pictures, since color is extremely hard to describe save visually, and also had a style discussion. I wanted a bit of a trendy retro look, a slight bouffant, and believable honey blond streaks. Paul proceeded to do the most precise job of streaking my hair that I have ever have. I have long, normally strong straight hair, and he patiently streaked my entire mane. He also touched up the brass at the roots, and did a marvelous conditioner, that made my hitherto straw locks look like silk. The L'Oreal hair products I got to continue the condition have helped my hair heal.
Then I had the pleasure of Jean Marc creating a personal style appropriate to my yen for glamour, and busy lifestyle. He quickly and masterfully rendered a long Bardot-inspired cut, which took advantage of my slight natural wave, and created a casual, yet suave look. At $150.00 for the cut, it is a bargain.
When I left the salon, I was walking on air, my newly blown-dry mane signaling the resurection of a devoted fashionista.
Merci mille fois to both Paul and Jean-Marc!
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