We are so fortunate to end another year on a high note. Salon Central is happy to report that our year end sales are up once again! We want you to know, that it is an honor that you have chosen us for your beauty needs. We appreciate your loyalty and promise to continue to exceed your expectations in 2015.

Gail Cohen/Owner 

     

During this Holiday Season all of us at Salon Central want to wish you a Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah and a Happy New Year. We also want to thank you for your continued loyalty and support.  We look forward to to serving you in 2015, and you have our commitment to to keep you beautiful and exceed your expectations at every visit. We honor each and everyone of you and we look forward to seeing you in the new year. 
XOXO,
The Team at Salon Central

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Its That Time Again - Vote For Salon Central

This years Best of Bethesda's voting has gotten much easier. Simply provide answers in 5 categories and submit. You will receive a $10 coupon to use at The Roof Restaurant in downtown Bethesda. Voting ends September 15th. 

We appreciate your vote and loyalty.

With love from your friends at Salon Central

CLICK HERE TO VOTE

Seeking Passionate Associates

Stylist Focus - Jay

                                  People love Jay because she is attentive, cheerful, and trendy. Born in Seoul Korea, Jay loves creating the perfect hair color design for her guests. She is trained in a technique known as the “New York Dry Cut”. She excels in hair re-texturizing curly or straight, and is a talented formal hair stylist as well. Jay is also fluent in Korean.

"Jay started off my session with an assessment of my hair and regimen; she then handpicked the shampoo and conditioner---. She took her time blow-drying and styling my very long hair. I walked out with what felt like a brand new head of hair." Amy C., Yelp. Inc.

Women's Haircut and Style: $65

Men's Haircut: $40

Shampoo & Blow-Dry: $40

Single Process Color: $75

Partial Highlights: $90

Full Highlights: $115

Salon Central's Top Picks for Blonde's All Summer

No two blondes are alike... so we carry customizable care to bring out the best in every blonde! 

Your highlights deserve the most innovative products on the market. 

Thats why we're offering you a 15% discount on
Redken Fifth Avenue Blonde Idol and Pureology's Perfect 4 Platinum - Now through the end of July.

Immediate Opening Career Opportunity

Are you an established stylist looking for a positive career move? Salon Central has an immediate opening for an individual ready to take it to the next level. Our salon is growing rapidly and is in need of a stylist to be a part of it.

As one of the countries top 200 salons, we were recently awarded the prestigious "Salon Today - Salon 200 Award" for our best business practices. We have also been voted by readers of Bethesda Magazine as "Top Vote Getter" for 6 consecutive years. We have a great online presence and invite you to check out our reviews, website and Facebook page.

Education is a top priority, therefore we offer a minimum of two, "In Salon" educational events per year taught by nationally renowned educators.

If you are interested in learning more about this position and about the positive impact a move to Salon Central will have on furthering your career, please send an email with your contact information or call Gail at 301-452-5552. All inquires are held in strict confidence.

Salon Central Feature Story in the May/June 2014 Issue of Bethesda Magazine.

Why should I choose Salon Central for my go-to beauty professionals? 

 We’re proud that our focus on excellence in service and client loyalty has earned Salon Central the honor of “A Top Vote Getter” for ‘Best Salon’ five consecutive years by the readers of Bethesda Magazine. We have also been voted into the 2014 “Salon 200,” which is an elite group of salons selected as the finest in the country. First, we are a committed team of professionals who have had extensive training and continue their education. This is a tremendous part of who we are and why we have sustained a successful business for 17 years. But perhaps the most important reason to choose Salon Central is that it all starts with you. We take your individual features, your lifestyle and your personality into consideration before any cut or color service. Getting to know and listening to you is vital to creating a beautiful, customized look for you that works for your specific needs and is effortlessly stylish. Among our team, we have a certified Master Aesthetician with a particular strength in in-depth skin analysis and treatment. We also have a hair stylist who specializes in the “New York Dry Cut.” Dry cutting allows a stylist and guest see the shape of the hair as it’s cut, instead of waiting until it’s washed and blown dry. 

 Why should I choose Salon Central for my color service? 

 As owner and manager of Salon Central, I have nurtured a team of experts in hair color and design. I share the same high expectations as our guests for quality color services. Color takes years of experience to do well, and our team is very established and very professional about their work. Providing a hair color service is an art, and we take our art very seriously.

Salon Central Gail Cohen saloncentral@gmail.com 10317 Westlake Dr. Bethesda 20817 301-767-1077 www.saloncentralbethesda.com 

Salon Central Stylist Focus: Terrance

People love Terrance because he is passionate, thorough, and artistic.Born in Taiwan, Terrance specializes in a technique known as the “New York Dry Cut”. He is skilled in hair re-texturizing be it smoothing or curly. Terrance also excels in hair coloring and foil highlighting. He will create a design that will suit your lifestyle. Terrance is also fluent in Chinese.

"I've followed him all over the DC area because he gives great haircuts. He's a modest guy who is patient and meticulous, and very attentive to customer service." - Melody C., Yelp Inc.

Women's Haircut and Style: $70
New York Dry Cut: $110
Men's Haircut: $40
Shampoo & Blow-Dry: $40
Single Process Color: $75
Partial Highlights: $90
Full Highlights: $115

Get Gorgeous at Salon Central. 

Purchase a series of 5 blow-outs and receive 15% off the package price. 

Call us for detailed pricing!
301-767-1077

In Honor of National Hairdresser's Day.

I saw this posted on Facebook back in early April and I shared it on my personal wall. It didn't get many likes, and because I have so many friends in the beauty industry on FB I just couldn't understand why it didn't catch anyones attention as it did mine.
So in honor of National Hairdresser's Day I am posting it here on the Salon Central Blog.  I dedicate it to all of those in this great industry who have inspired my career.

So God Made a Hairdresser
by: Heather R. Smith President StyleNet.com Franklin, TN
January 16, 2014

And on the 8th day ,God looked down upon his creation and said, I need a person with the hands of an artist and the heart of an angel that will openly and willingly share their gifts and give of their time to others so that they will feel their most beautiful self.
So God made a Hairdresser

He chose meticulously because He knew the task and responsibility would be gifted to Mothers, Single Mothers, Dads, Partners, Men and Women that would agree, without question, to work tirelessly, sacrifice time with their loved ones, work mostly standing for long hours and weekends with aching feet, hands, backs, joints and wrists, and create their own daily motivation as the task required is both physical and mental. Every day, All Day.
So God made a Hairdresser

God said, I need a person that will rise early, miss breakfast, open the salon, create the inventory order, stock the retail, maintain their own clients, miss lunch, clean the salon, motivate the staff, motivate themselves, miss dinner, be Human Resource, pay all the bills, motivate their staff again, deal with every possible issue that arises, motivate themselves again, always and forever seek to grow, and stay educated on a regular basis with unwavering passion, drive, and dedication.
Then, get up the next day and do it all over again.
So God made a Hairdresser

He said, I need someone to dig deep and Make It Work with their talent and gifts to; correct disastrous hair color, smooth a little girl’s tight messy curl so her peers won’t tease her at school, and fit cancer patients with wigs so they can feel pretty and normal again.
So God made a Hairdresser.

God said, I need someone willing to share their lives with strangers that become clients, and clients that become friends up until the day they pass, and then make them beautiful on their final day of rest.
So God made a Hairdresser

He needed someone, that would, at the end of a day, that isn't a 9-5, look back at the gifts they've been given, and feel satisfaction and joy for all they created with their hands and heart looking onward to the next with an eagerness to create more, give more, and share more the next day.

So God made a Hairdresser.

Salon Central Stylist Focus ~ Mindy

People love Mindy because she is genuine, consistent, and dynamic. Born and raised in Montgomery County, Mindy is an industrious high level hairstylist. She is very busy and has a large and loyal guest list that normally schedules two-three reservations in advance. She works confidently in every facet of the hair industry. Mindy pays close attention to detail and excels in the art of consultation.

“Service is friendly and professional. Scheduling is easy and efficient. I'm frequently complemented on the haircuts Mindy gives me. Comfortable atmosphere.” Demandforce verified review.

Women's Haircut and Style: $70
Men's Haircut: $50
Shampoo & Blow-Dry: $45
Single Process Color: $75
Partial Highlights: $90

Full Highlights: $120

New Pricing On Our Chemistry Shot Service $15 

This exclusive, professional in-salon service, Redken Chemistry offers intense, customized treatments for whatever your hair needs – whether it’s moisture, color protection, strength, softness, control, or a combination of these benefits! Each treatment also has a corresponding take-home regimen so you can maintain the incredible results after you leave the salon. New pricing on our Redken Chemistry System just $15 with any service. 
This system is designed to do everything from lock in color, add strength, de-frizz to adding moisture. Ask your stylist about it and get it. IT'S WORTH IT!! REDKEN CHEMISTRY:

Mothers Day ~ May 11, 2014

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On The Reality Of Business 

In business, somehow, you've learned to trust your gut, to take risks and never look back. You've learned that regret is a waste of time, and that you must never over think an idea. Somehow, you became a stronger person then you ever thought you could be. Your skin grew tough, but remains soft for those who have your back, and for those who have helped you realize your dream. You've learn to take the thick with the thin, and you always remind yourself, that tomorrow is another day, with promise. You’ve toiled unselfishly for the success of those who work by your side, as you will jointly reap the benefits. Finally, you say - life is good, and you never, ever forget to love those, who love you most.

The Role a Hairdresser Plays in Our Lives

hairdresser |ˈhe(ə)rˌdresər|nouna person who cuts and styles hair as an occupation.

New Year's Day is a great day to reflect on how we've had the honor to touch so many lives in our community. As hairdressers, we are innately sensitive to human needs.  The simple act of hairdressing and your trust in us is not to be taken for granted.  The word touch in this case has a double meaning, first as I mentioned above, (touching lives) and second, touch in the sense that you've allowed us to physically touch you. This is a privilege you've given us, and it is our goal to meet your expectations.

Hairdressing is an occupation that dates back to ancient times. Greek writers, Homer and Aristophanes both mention hairdressing in their writings. In many ancient cultures hairdressers were given a very high status. Even back then, was it realized, how important the special relationship was between a individual and their hairdresser. In ancient Egypt, the wealthy had personal hairdressers who lived with them while in ancient Rome the hairdresser held a role as servant or slave.

Hairdressing was first considered a profession in the 1600's. It was in Europe during that time that the word "hairdresser" was first coined. The European fashion at this time for wealthy women was to wear large, complex and intricate styles that were maintained by personal maids (hairdresser) who spent hours creating these designs.

Twentieth century hairdressing, or hairdressing as we know it today, is offered in social spaces like Salon Central, where people come together to socialize, relax and enjoy their time. 

This year as always, Salon Central is committed to continuing our education and we will strive to provide you the services you would expect from a team of professionals.  We take extreme pride in our profession, and are thankful that you have chosen us, to touch your lives, and help you achieve your beauty goals for "2014". 

We've come a long way baby!

Gail Cohen/Owner Salon Central