by Katie Ryan Not only can your clothes be stylish, but you can also get that haircut that will make you look like you came right off the runway!  This year fringe is huge, with actresses like Ali Larter and Sandra Bullock trying this trend out, you can look fresh and younger looking. Another hot [...]

“To exist is to change, to change is to mature, to mature is to go on creating oneself endlessly.” I love this quote and appreciate it’s meaning as we are all growing and learning through challenging times. Speaking of growth, 

I recently auditioned for the Shu Uemora Haigo Artistic US Team and made it! I [...]

By Katie Ryan New York Fashion week 2011 was full of 70’s inspired looks. Designers such as Philip Lim, Calvin Klein, Michael Kors, etc., gathered in New York City to show off their new looks for fall. This year is also going to be huge for the hair industry as well. With popular hairstyles like [...]

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… With Springtime approaching, your Grand Beauty Spa staff has been gearing up to bring our guests the best in beauty for the hair, skin, and body. New Shu Uemura Techniques! Our Beauty Salon Stylists are very excited about their recent training where they learned new up-do techniques from Shu Uemura Atelier [...]

By: Stewart Pittman With Valentine’s Day fast approaching many clients want to know what the latest looks are to achieve a romantic and sultry look for their big night out with their special someone. Here are 3 looks straight from Hollywood and Spring Fashion Week that exude romance and will be sure to add spice [...]

Blow drying seems as if it should be a simple undertaking, but there are many “gotchas” that result in home blowouts leaving you with less than salon perfect hair. The Grand Beauty Spa stylists are having a soirée on Thursday February 10 from 6pm – 9pm to teach you how to accomplish that salon look [...]

When I get a client in my chair who is thinking of exploring the idea of Hair Extensions she usually thinks that the only purpose is length.  That is not the case.  Hair extensions have multiple uses such as: ~    Add volume for the person whose hair is fine or thinning ~    Add highlights for [...]

The holidays are here and our schedules are packed with last minute shopping, family functions, and non-stop holiday gatherings. With all this on our plates, we are left with little or no time to primp and glam ourselves up for the night. Allure Magazine recently put together a list of ideas for getting holiday-ready in [...]

By Katie Ryan Finding a cut that makes you look your best can be hard sometimes, but by following a few easy steps you can have a great look for the Holidays this year! Steps To A Great Holiday Look First, determine which facial shape you have. Round, square, oval, heart, and long are the [...]

Finding the perfect gift for someone special can oftentimes be challenging and the gift elusive. Following are some ideas that hopefully inspire, or at least get the ball rolling. Grand Beauty Spa Gift Guide: Have a Day of Beauty – Focus beauty treatments for a more beautiful you. Is your busy life take its toll [...]