Antonino Makeup Class

The stylists at Antonino Salon have once again raised the bar in education. On June 16, 2015, Celebrity Makeup Artist, Lori Neapolitan visited the salon and taught everyone the newest trends in makeup and makeup application. She also helped launch Antonino Salon's new and exclusive product line-La Tete Cosmetics.

With the art of makeup being her life’s passion, Lori has created a consulting business, a wedding business and has developed makeup products for major cosmetic lines. She has also worked side by side with top professionals in the beauty industry creating her own makeup and skin care line for her Chicago based salon.

Her wedding images have been reviewed as “picture perfect” by top bridal magazines and her makeup design for runway shows have been seen in many fashion and hair magazines for over twenty years. It’s no wonder why Lori Neapolitan has a long list of celebrity clients.

On your next visit, be sure to inquire about La Tete Cosmetics or request a makeup appointment today to see for yourself why Antonino Salon is the best salon in town.

Blog Content by Jeff Davison

Short and Chic at Antonino Salon

The short haircut trend has come back with a bang (long bang that is). Ever since Ann Hathaway and Jennifer Lawrence kick started the trend a couple of years ago, the style has become wildly popular and continues to be a major “head-turner” at parties.

“A good short haircut should accentuate a person’s facial features”, says Anthony Marsalaese of Antonino Salon, adding that “It should also be versatile; just because someone has short hair, they should still be able to wear it different ways”.

In keeping with their promise of “no bad hair days…..ever”, the clients at Antonino Salon not only get a great haircut, they also get a lesson in how to do their hair. “We want our clients to be able to recreate the style ”, says Anthony, “which is extremely important, especially when getting a new look”.

To reserve an appointment to see why Antonino Salon is the best salon in Birmingham and to receive a complimentary consultation to see if a short haircut is right for you, call us at 248-258-5990 or click here.

The Art of a Beautiful Blow Dry

All of the stylists at Antonino Salon and Spa have been extensively trained in a blow-dry technique called “The French Blow-Dry”.

This unique styling technique uses round brushes of varying sizes. Stylists start at the top of the head and over-direct each section before gently lay it down in the opposite direction of how they want it to fall. After reaching the last section on each side, all of the above sections are brought down, resulting in beautiful cascading waves with a lot of body, softness and movement.

If you’ve ever wanted beautiful, “magazine cover” hair, then the French Blow Dry is for you.

Call us at 248-258-5990 or request an appointment today to reserve an appointment for your special evening on the town.

The French Blow-Dry; just another reason Antonino Salon is the best salon in town.

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The Art of Makeup

Come join the fun and learn where beauty begins…..

Celebrity makeup artist, Lori Neapolitan, will be visiting Antonino Salon & Spa for a special “ONE DAY ONLY BEAUTY EVENT” on Wednesday June 17, 2015.

With the art of makeup being her life’s passion, Lori has created a consulting business, a wedding business and has developed makeup products for major cosmetic lines. She has also worked side by side with top professionals in the beauty industry creating her own makeup and skin care line for her Chicago based salon.

Her wedding images have been reviewed as “picture perfect” by top bridal magazines and her makeup design for runway shows have been seen in many fashion and hair magazines for over twenty years. It’s no wonder why Lori Neapolitan has a long list of celebrity clients.

And now, you can reserve a special “one on one” makeup session with Lori at Antonino Salon & Spa.

A session includes a makeup lesson, plus a tutorial on how to "wake up your eyes" with beautiful lashes and brows and the inside scoop on what's new for the season. You'll also learn how to have the best skin in 3 easy steps and how to make cheeks and lips look better than ever by learning the right colors to wear. Plus, you'll receive a $100 credit toward purchases made on the day of the event.

The cost of the event is $100 (with includes the $100 credit toward makeup and skin care purchases on the day of the event). Reservations are available for a  30-minute one-on-one session with Lori Neapolitan and spaces are limited, so reserve your appointment early by calling 248-258-5990. Payment in full is required in advance to reserve an appointment.

Call today to learn how to look and feel your best and see for yourself why Antonino Salon is the best salon in town.

Summer Skin Care

It’s that time of year again. Time bring out the patio furniture and pack away your winter wardrobe. It’s also time to adjust your skin care regiment. In the winter months, skin needs a richer, more emollient moisturizer to create a protective layer in order to retain moisture. In the summer, however, sometimes all that is needed is a light sunscreen. And if a sunscreen alone doesn’t do the trick, it is recommended to keep a bottle of Rosewater Balancing Mist in the fridge and to use it to refresh and hydrate your skin.

Here are a few more Summertime tips to keep your skin looking better than ever:

Sleeping with your makeup on
First, cleanse and tone with Jurlique Purifying Foaming Cleanser with Green Tea and Turmeric to repair, plus witch hazel to tighten pores. Splash your face with plenty of cold water, and then mist skin with Jurlique Rosewater Balancing Mist or Jurlique Citrus Purifying Mist to soften and balance. Next, apply two pumps of Jurlique Herbal Recovery Gel to the palm of your hands and press into face, neck and décolleté. This is a multi-vitamin serum containing 19 potent botanical extracts, (think health food for your skin). It helps to boost cellular recovery from the damaging effects of sun, smog and stress, with vitamins A, C, E and Gingko Biloba to repair and protect, Ginseng Root to firm, and Evening Primrose Oil to replenish vital lipids.

Getting rid of dark circles

Chill Jurlique Herbal Recovery Eye Gel in the fridge. De-puffing extracts include Eyebright and Echinacea, while Arnica, an amazing dark circle fighter, reduces the swelling. Marshmallow Extract delivers line-softening hydration. Apply one pump with your ring finger, the weakest finger, and pat under the eye area in a C shape, working up to the top of the cheekbone and onto the brow bone.

Repairing Masks

Taking 10 minutes for a repairing mask can make a huge difference in the way you look and feel. Wash your face and pat dry. Take a quarter size amount of Jurlique Intense Recovery Mask and blend a generous layer onto the face and neck. Kaolin clay deep cleans pores while Avocado Oil and Carrot Extract revive skin, reversing damage from too much sun or late night fun.

To learn more about the best skin care regiment for you or to experience a European Facial from our Skin Care Expert, request an appointment today with Jackie Ingham or call us at 248-258-5900.

Be sure to visit us to find out for yourself why Antonino Salon & Spa is the best salon in town.

Blog content by Jeff Davison