HAIR DEPARTMENT
Alyda – Level 3 Stylist
With La Jolie since Feb 2022
Graduated from NY International Beauty School in 2001. 17 years experience in the industry. Advanced cutting techniques with Master Stylists and Global Artists, In salon and behind the chair education and virtual ongoing education.
Bonded extensions, Keratin Complex, Deva Curl Haircutting, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists.
Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner and Gold lust hair oil. I just love the improvement of my guests’ hair after being used. Their hair is more glossy, healthy and rejuvenated.
I am easy going and a natural communicator with guests of all ages. I love to ride bikes with my children by the beach, play tennis with them and practice kickboxing with my oldest child.
Amy – Level 6 Stylist -
With La Jolie since May 2018
Graduated from Torrington Beauty Academy in 2004, 17 years of experience in the industry
Bonded extensions, Keratin Complex, Deva Curl Haircutting, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists.
Oribe Dry Texturizing Spray – It finishes any look to achieve that piecey textured style.
Amy is always delighted to see her client’s hair dreams come true and loves creating Balayage Beauties! She is also an accomplished piano player and a National Double Dutch/Jump Rope Champion!
Angela – Level 3 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2022
Graduated from Paul Mitchell The School, North Haven, CT 2020
Licensed Cosmetologist for 3 years working in salons in CT and FL
Courses and Classes taken: Curly Hair, Head and scalp massage, Barbering and eyelash extension certification.
Oribe Anti Humidity Spray – As a girl with curly hair, using this product when blow drying completely eliminates frizz and makes blowouts last for days!
I love to see that bright smile on my client’s face when we’re finished with the service. I did hair in Florida for 2 years and I am licensed in both states!
Anthony – Level 6 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2017
Renasci Academy School of Cosmetology. He apprenticed with 35 yr Master Stylist & Owner for 4 years prior to attending Cosmetology School which he obtained advance knowledge of Goldwell color formalization also specializing in multi foiling techniques, balayage, color correction. Studied alongside La Jolie Master stylists as well to grow his passion with hair. Always involved with Ongoing advanced cutting/coloring classes and Global Artists, both hands on and online
Keratin Smoothing Treatments by Keratin Complex, Goldwell Foundations, Blow Dry Boot Camp, Barbicide Certified.
Oribe Imperial Blowout – It is a light weight repairative product that provides the right amount of moisture and heat protection to give a long lasting beautiful blow out.
Anthony has achieved numerous honors and is now a flourishing Level 5 Stylist. He loves seeing the delight in his client’s eyes when their hair appointment exceeds expectations. Anthony has a knack for balancing color tonality with complexion in creative formulation and sculpting a great cut. On his days off, Anthony loves to sketch, paint, and sing. You can find him belting his favorite karaoke tunes at your local Stamford bar.
Emily – Level 2 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2023
Emily graduated from Jean Madeline Aveda Institute in Philadelphia, PA in 2019. She keeps up to date on all color, cutting and extensions trends by continuing her education and taking classes. Emily is passionate about color and making her clients hair goals a reality!
Emily holds a cosmetology license in Connecticut, New Jersey and Pennsylvania. She is certified in Hot Head Extensions, Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments, Brazilian Blowout and Magic Sleek.
Emily’s favorite product is Oribe Imperial Blowout Transformative Styling Cream. It helps her to create the perfect bouncy blowout that lasts for days!
When Emily is not at work, she loves to spend time with her family. A fun fact is that she can play 5 instruments! Emily also graduated from Montclair State University in 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Business Entrepreneurship.
Joanne – Level 6 Stylist
Oribe Signature Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2018
Toronto L’oreal Academy, George Brown College, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling, National Artist Shannon King with KMS and Wahl Barbering Foundations.
Keratin Smoothing Treatments by Keratin Complex, Goldwell Foundations, Blow Dry Boot Camp, Barbicide Certified.
Volumizing products. Start with your foundation like a great volume shampoo and conditioner to get volume, volume and more volume!
Joanne is from Toronto Canada and has been a stylist and colorist for over 15 years. She loves connecting with people, being creative and ultimately making you feel good about yourself. In her spare time she enjoys painting at her husband’s business, Pinot’s Palette in Stamford.
With La Jolie since August 2021
Sono Academy, Graduated November 2020.
GK Keratins.
Double Boost, Gives gorgeous volume without weighing your hair down or making it stiff.
La Jolie was always my dream job once I became licensed and I love specializing in highlights and balayage. I was a competitive cheerleader and coach for 10 years.
Marcia – Level 6 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2017
Renasci Academy School of Cosmetology, graduated 2002.
Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as: Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling, National Artist Shannon King with KMS, Goldwell Master Color program, Smoothing therapy Keratin Complex.
Oribe Balm d’Or, I love the extra heat protection that’s up to 450 degrees.
Marcia has been with #TeamLaJolie since 2017, but has been a hairstylist for over 25! She loves to make her clients feel happy from the moment you sit down In her chair. She is constantly learning which allows her to have creative freedom in all that she does. A natural performer, Marcia will sing and dance while doing your hair! Outside of the salon she enjoys cooking, dancing and her favorite glass of red wine.
Margaret – Level 5 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2019
Sono Academy, graduated 2013.
Keratin Complex Smoothing Treatments, Advanced cutting and Balayage classes with Masters Stylists and Global Artists, Barbicide Certified, Cutting and American Wave with Nick Arrojo.
Oribe Straight Away – I like the way it controls frizz and flyaways, 2nd favorite product is Oribe Rock Hard Gel because it gives a strong hold with a natural look.
Margaret enjoys interacting with each client and listening to their hair wishes and goals. Giving dimension to her clients using highlights and lowlights, she creates the perfect Transformation Tuesday masterpieces! On her days off she loves to spend quality time with her family and dog (preferably on a beach).
With La Jolie since 2021
Cosmetology License 2021 from TIGI Academy in Guilford, CT
Current UCONN Undergrad Student- Graduation 2024
Masters of Balayage at TIGI Academy.
I found my passion with hair by braiding my little sister’s and friend’s hair when I was 14.
I am working towards a degree in Business at UCONN Stamford and would love to own my own salon one day!
Orlinda – Master Level Stylist & Educational Director
With La Jolie since August 2016
Robert Fielding School of Hairdressing, Morris School of Hairdressing – London Advanced cutting, Devashon, American Wave, Arrojo, Advanced ongoing cutting and coloring education through Goldwell and various Master Stylists and Global Artists both in salon and online.
Deva cutting Levels 1 & 2, American Wave, Arrojo, Keratin Complex, Barbicide certified.
Oribe Royal Blowout – It dries the hair quickly and gives it shine and manageability.
Orlinda is from Malawai Africa and has been a stylist for over 35 years. She specializes in Deva cutting and pintura highlights for curly hair. She enjoys cooking and spending time with her daughter.
Scott – Level 4 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2023
Scott graduated from Dudley’s Cosmetology University in Kernersville, North Carolina in 1990.
During his time in North Carolina Scott owned four different salons, The Right Angle, Scott Bonds Salon, The Industry Blow Dry Bar, and The Industry Salon Café’ where he combined gourmet desserts made by his oldest son who is a personal chef with a modern salon design.
Scott is new to the luxury brand of Oribe but is learning just how amazing this product line is! He is falling in love with the brand but particularly loves the Foundation Mist and Maximista as a primer for the hair during cutting and blow drying along with the Straight Away Smoothing Blowout Cream which provides great heat protection and helps control frizz and flyaways. In addition, Hair Alchemy is his favorite shampoo and conditioner although he has learned all the shampoos and conditioners in the Oribe line are phenomenal!
Scott is the author of Trust The Process Embrace The Journey where he writes about some of his successes and failures in the industry and also the host of a podcast called The Lion’s Den, discussing many different mental health challenges men, in particular, deal with while navigating life. Most recently Scott has been certified as a life coach and helps people with their entrepreneurial pursuits as well as relationships goals.
Tenzin – Master Level Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2013
Brio Academy of Hairdressing, Graduated 2008. Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as: Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling, and National Artist Shannon King with KMS.
Barbicide certified.
Oribe Dry Texture Spray, Tenzin loves this product because it gives the look of an effortless but still sexy textured look to your hair that we all love.
Tish – Level 6 Stylist
With La Jolie since August 2014
Marinello School of Beauty – Graduated 2013, Advanced cutting techniques with Master Stylists and Global Artists, Behind the Chair virtual ongoing education, , Scalpapmu 2020, for Permanent Makeup.
Keratin Treatments, Microblading, Barbicide certified.
Oribe Gold Lust Shampoo and Conditioner – It helps with me going natural. It hydrates and gives my hair shine.
Tish aka “Queen of the Blondes” has been with #TeamLaJolie since 2014. She enjoys building her clients confidence just by doing their hair. She is a full service stylist that can take care of you from start to finish, no matter what your hair needs are. Tish is certified in microblading which will explain her perfect eyebrows.
Yulia – Master Level Stylist – Creative Director
With La Jolie since August 2009
Brio Academy in Fairfield 2008.
Keratin Smoothing treatment, Japanese Straightener by Bioionic, Certified in Air Touch; Brazilian Bonding, Creative Men’s and Razor cutting, Pixie and Disconnected cuts, Master Colorist program by Goldwell, Deva Curly certified, International Education: Russia, Sweden, Toronto, Las Vegas, Numerous in salon sessions with global artists such as: Ronnie Stam, Oribe Creative Director of Styling and National Artist Shannon King with KMS.
Oribe Texture Spray because it always give that extra oomph to any hairstyle and makes it last for days without making it crunchy or stiff like hairspray.
Yulia has been a stylist and colorist for over 12 years. Her passion started as a little girl when everyone came to her for style. As a Master Stylist she loves how she is able to change a person’s look and boost their confidence. “It’s such an amazing feeling to make people feel great.” Yulia loves to travel and discover new places. She is a huge foodie and loves to try cooking new dishes. As an animal lover, Yulia has been a vegetarian for over 13 years. She loves to dance and perform old Russian music videos to her close family and friends. She is drawn to healing and practices energy work. At heart she’s a complete nerd that enjoys learning about science, quantum physics and alchemy.
Alicia – Salon Assistant
With La Jolie since August 2019
CT Licensed Nail Technician with 20 years of salon experience.
Originally licensed in her home country of Ecuador.
I have 2 favorite products…Eminence Coconut Age Corrective Moisturizer, it makes my skin soft, hydrated and glowing. I also love Goldwell Curl and Waves hydrating curl gel. It defines my curls and makes keeps them hydrated.
My passion is to do pedicures! I enjoy spending time with my kids and traveling, especially to visit my family in Ecuador.
FRONT DESK TEAM
Erika – Front Desk Guest Expert
With La Jolie since August 2020
I have been in the Beauty & Wellness industries for more than 10 years. During my career I learned the importance of building strong relationships with new and existing clients. It’s the same as building a strong team and understanding people as a whole. Working in the beauty industry requires a lot of energy, understanding and patience. My reward at the end of the day is seeing a guest leaving the salon with a big smile and looking beautiful.
Ready, Set, Front Desk! Front Desk Training with Summit Salon Systems. In depth product knowledge for Goldwell and Oribe product lines.
This is an industry involving people and it is always evolving, changing and growing. Here is where inspiration and creativity take place everyday making people feel beautiful and sexy.
Goldwell Thermal Spray Serum, is by far the best thermal spray product I have every used. I do like sleek hair so this product provides me the long lasting, silky straight hair that I want. It also eliminated hair breakage for me. This is a miracle spray!
My second passion in life is dancing. I speak some Italian and Greek.
Charlese– Front Desk Guest Expert & Make Up Artist
With La Jolie since August 2021
CT Certified Esthetician for 7 years.
Cosmetics Manager for 7 years.
Although this is a new experience for me I absolutely love it. It ties in everything I love about the beauty industry. I love seeing people walk out feeling amazing and feeling their absolute best! That give me so much joy inside to see their confidence go to the next level!
Goldwell Bond Pro conditioner. My hair absolutely loves this product. It leaves my hair feeling so silky and soft. An amazing versatile product.
I am a homebody and I love it!
MANAGEMENT
Julie – Salon Manager
With La Jolie since August 2022
Julie’s passion for the beauty industry began when she was 15 years old. Her first job was working with her Hair Stylist Mom at a hair salon in Stamford, CT as an assistant washing hair and sweeping floors.
Julie joined La Jolie in 2012 as a Salon Coordinator and worked her way up to Salon Manager. In 2016 she was whisked away by a large corporate salon where she gained immeasurable and diverse experience that broadened her skills. She rejoined Team La Jolie 6 years later in 2022 as a seasoned Salon Manager.
Julie loves being on the salon floor and interacting with clients. She enjoys working with and motivating her entire team to grow and provide the ultimate client experience.
Julie is also a certified makeup artist, animal lover, sunset chaser and obsessed with the moon and the stars.
Her smiling face looks forward to greeting you on your next visit!
Cheryl Van Voorhies – Co-Owner
After graduating from Cosmetology School Cheryl joined the family business their father Anthony Lupinacci started in the 1960’s. She apprenticed under her dad and was exposed to all the great leaders and educators of that time. “Our dad was always interested in the latest and newest products to improve his client’s skin and hair”.
Those years with her dad were the best on the job training any daughter and young stylist could ask for. She is so grateful to have shared that with him. It wasn’t soon after she found her passion in hair color. “Making women feel beautiful was my goal and color became my passion”.
In 2000 their father retired from his first love and passed it down to sisters Toni Ann & Cheryl now co-owners. Working together with her sister has been an amazing experience.
Cheryl spent the next decades immersed in learning as much as she could to improve her skills in both cutting and coloring. In the 90’s she studied under Beth Minardi, the high priestess of hair color. We traveled internationally for business education and artistry looking in all areas to improve our business.
For the next 15 years we worked hard on building a team of talented young professionals that shared in their passion and vision of exceeding their client’s experience. It is so rewarding to see their growth. Many of our team members started out at La Jolie as recent graduates from schools, both estheticians and stylists, and to witness the transformation has been amazing.
It feels good to give back by to our community by offering haircuts at the homeless shelter. We are proud of our team to give selfishly of their time to be Day Makers for people going through difficult times. One visit stands out in my heart and mind, a gentleman in our chair told us he hadn’t had a haircut in 9 months, he left then came back to show us he shaved. His smile said it all and said “you can image how I feel right now”. We hope to restart this as soon as we are allowed to visit.
Being recognized by your community and voted Best Hair Salon from Stamford plus Magazine has been such an honor. The Fairfield County Business Journal awarded us as one of the winners of the Family Owned Business Awards and we were voted Best Facial by Best of the Gold Coast in 2020. Our father Anthony would be so proud knowing we kept his dream alive.
It has been a great journey taking this ride with my sister and watching our team grow. I look forward to the next chapter and I’m grateful for what is here right now.
Toni Ann Lupinacci – Co-Owner
Toni joined La Jolie Salon & Spa in 1989, after growing up and working in the family business since childhood.
She followed her passion into the healing arts and became a Licensed Esthetician at Christine Valmy School of Esthetics, in NYC. Aspiring to expand her skills, she enrolled in the CT Center of Massage Therapy in Westport, CT
in 1994 and became a Licensed Massage Therapist.
Toni’s mission statement as a healing arts professional was to help people reconnect body, mind and soul, and enjoyed contributing to her client’s lives in such a positive way.
In 2000, after working and apprenticing with their father Anthony for 10 years, he retired and passed the torch to his daughters, Toni and Cheryl, to run the business. For Toni a new passion was born. Working with coaches and attending many educational seminars, business systems were created, marketing strategies put in place and exceptional staff was hired and trained.
For the next 15 years Toni and Cheryl worked tirelessly to expand the business by refining the staff’s technical skills, closely monitoring and supporting their progress, seeking out the latest in hair care and skin lines, and providing and teaching exceptional customer service skills, all while maintaining a clientele of their own.
In 2014 La Jolie Salon & Spa received a prestigious award being voted Best Hair Salon from Stamfordplus Magazine. As a result, La Jolie’s business goals were achieved making expansion necessary.
In 2015 construction started on the expansion into the downstairs space that doubled the square footage, added a trendy color bar and gave La Jolie street level exposure in downtown Stamford.
In 2016 La Jolie was recognized by The Fairfield County Business Journal by being one of the winners of the Family
Owned Business Awards. La Jolie was recognized again by Stamfordplus Magazine in 2016 and 2020 winning the Best Hair Salon award and also voted Best Facial by Best of the Gold Coast 2020.
Toni is currently enrolled in the Institute for Integrative Nutrition (IIN) to become a Health Coach and plans to graduate in November 2021.
Toni is proud of La Jolie’s many accomplishments and grateful for her years in the industry surrounded by her sister Cher and the talented La Jolie Team. It’s an honor to watch our team grow personally and professionally and heartwarming to create long lasting relationships with both staff and clientele.
Pricing
*additional charge may apply for long/thick hair
*color prices are starting prices. Complimentary consultation required for all new color clients and corrective color.
Women’s
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Men’s Haircut |
Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$40 |
$30 |
x |
$35 |
$75+ |
$60/$60 |
$80 |
$90 |
$90 |
$130 |
$110 |
$140 |
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Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$45 |
$35 |
X |
$40 |
$85+ |
$65/$65 |
$85 |
$95 |
$95 |
$140 |
$120 |
$150 |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$50 |
$40 |
$75 |
$40 |
$85+ |
$70/$65 |
$85 |
$125 |
$100 |
$145 |
$130 |
$160 |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$55 |
$45 |
X |
$45 |
$90+ |
$70/$70 |
$90 |
$100 |
$110 |
$155 |
$150 |
$180 |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$65+ |
$50+ |
$75+ |
$50+ |
$95+ |
$80/75+ |
$100 |
$110+ |
$120+ |
$165+ |
$165+ |
$200+ |
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Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$65+ |
$50+ |
$85 |
$50+ |
$100-125 |
$80/$75+ |
$100+ |
$110+ |
$125+ |
$165+ |
$170+ |
$200+ |
Women's
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Men's
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Deva/Curly
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Wash
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Up Work |
Single Process
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Face Frame
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Face Frame
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Partial
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Full
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Partial
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Full
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$80-105 |
$65-75 |
$105-130 |
$60-75 |
$105-125 |
$95+/$90+ |
$110 |
$120 |
$140-160 |
$185-215 |
$190+ |
$220+ |