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Happy New Year from thecoolredroom

Administrator — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 17:43:11 +0100

Here are some famous New Year Quotes, followed by Our New Years Wishes from the Team at thecoolredroom....

William Arthur Ward
This bright New Year is given me
To live each day with zest.
To daily grow and try to be
My highest and my best!

Oprah Winfrey
Cheers to a New Year, and another chance to get it right!

Irish Toast
In the New Year, may your right hand always be stretched out in friendship,
never in want.

AnoRead More...

We wish you a COOL Christmas!

Administrator — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 17:28:56 +0100

The Team at thecoolredroom wish you a COOL Christmas with tons of warmth in your heart over the Holiday Season. Family, Friends and the gift of giving are what truly warm our hearts at this time of year.
Every day in our wonderful Hair Space we share this with our amazing clientelle. At the end of the day, I cannot help but feel truly fortunate to be a Hairstylist. To have the ability to make others feel good by doing up great hair for them, and to lifRead More...

Sachajuan/Woodley&Bunny/thecoolredroom Hair Space

Administrator — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:41:50 +0100

Yes, more great things that come in threes!
We have indeed returned from our New York Journey, and feeling full inside with great stuff!
We were honored to be inpired, educated and "share the same room" with the biggest talent in our industry.
A wonderful Brunch to meet everyone, followed by a fabulous evening party at the Tribeca Grand Hotel for day one.
Day Two was demonstrations, presentations of current looks, procedures and challenges that the amazing team Read More...

At The Drop Of a Fork!

Administrator — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 23:10:42 +0100

So Here I am Sunday morning, just had brunch, and when I went to put my dishes away, I dropped my fork on the floor, and instantly said "Company" I don't want company right now! And no word of a lie the doorbell rings 2 seconds later! Seriously, too bizarre!
Here are 3 young men(around 11 is my guess) and they are asking me if I would like them to rake my front lawn for $15. I could not say no even for an instRead More...

Current, International Hairstyles

Administrator — Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:38:58 +0100

The Team at thecoolredroom are finally off to New York!
With much anticipation, we are thrilled to be attending one of the most advanced
Education Events in our Industry.
This three day journey offers us an education program that will continue throughout the year, and we congratulate Kathy Ewen for stepping up as our choice of a "Sambandsman", our liason with Sachajuan Haircare in the future.
We will receive a full day of demonstration from Sacha Mitic, the WhitRead More...

New York Education

Administrator — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 17:59:00 +0100

We, at thecoolredroom Hair Space will be attending a three day seminar with Sachajuan in New York City, Brooklyn to be exact, in October. The team from Sachajuan will be coming from Stockholm Sweden to share their techniques and inspire us on the latest fashion for 2012.
Attending as a Team, we will share and educate our Clients upon our return, just in time to adjust to a new season. It would be a great idea to keep this in mind for scheduling appointments, pre-Read More...

thecoolredroom Education

Administrator — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:54:52 +0100

Upcoming Education for the coolredroom Hair Space is an essential part of our function. We thrive on learning new technique, and sharing that growth within the Team.
We are now anticipating an amazing 3 day Educational Event in New York, where we will spend time with the Artistic Team from Sachajuan, who will be coming from Stockholm, Sweden. We will have the opportunity to spend time listening, observing, and participate in Hands-On Advanced Workshops throughout the evRead More...

thecoolredroom Anniversary

Administrator — Mon, 30 May 2011 18:50:33 +0100

Wow, as June the 8th quickly approaches we are thrilled to acknowledge a very busy, successful year has gone by!
First and foremost we realise that we could not be where we are today without the great
Clientelle we have retained and gained! What a great Neighbourhood of Centretown!
Thank You all in advance.
Anticipating many creative areas of our craft in the months ahead, such as a Creative Photoshoot to share our work with you all, as well as a New York EducationaRead More...

Jennifer Anniston's Beach Waves

Administrator — Tue, 29 Mar 2011 15:20:48 +0100

Sachajuan Ocean Mist has been one of our most popular Hair Products since we opened our door in June last year. With spring and summer around the corner, it is a fabulous styling aid for giving texture, volume and keeping that "loose" feel to your hairstyle. We have this "Beach Spray" available at all times at thecoolredroom Hair Space.
Here it is featured as Jennifer Anniston"s choice when acheiving that "free and natural Hairstyle".

http://eedition.ottawa.24hrs.ca/epaper/viewer.aspx

Oribe has also just launched his new product Foundation Mist, an anti-static thermal protection agent that builds shine and detangles.

For more information on Oribe Haircare pleasRead More...

Hair Education is the Key!

Administrator — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 01:42:35 +0100

The team at thecoolredroom Hair Space are full of anticipation and excitement as two of our Stylists will be heading off to Montreal in two weeks for one full week of intense hands-on workshop with Kathy Simon of Mekka Education.
Strenghtening our Fundamentals of what we do enables us to provide consistency in the technical part of haircutting.
Creative insight comes from our Emotional side(Passion) of personalising our finished looks.
These two together are what sets our workRead More...

Kathy Ewen Joins Our Team

Administrator — Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:10:47 +0100

We are thrilled to bring Kathy Ewen on board as our newest Team Member. With her creative and artistic approach toward Haircoloring, as well as Hairstyling, she has much to offer to all who enter thecoolredroom Hair Space.
For more information on Kathy or the rest of the Team, read our Bio"s at thecoolredroom.com.
We will close breifly for holidays from Saturday, February 19th to Thursday February 24th. On-line booking will still be accepted, as well as phone mRead More...

Favourite Hairstylist in Faces Magazine

Administrator — Sun, 06 Feb 2011 21:57:56 +0100

During the month of February, Faces Magazine has posted the top three Nominees for "Favourite" in different categories. I am happy to share that I have made it in the top 3 for
Favourite Hairstylist.
I have received amazing support already in regards to votes and such generous comments on the voting page.
Why wouldn't I want to be in my shoes with such a great response from Clients and even well respected Peers in my Industry.
Wow! That is what I say, and Huge ThanRead More...

Happy New Year

Administrator — Fri, 07 Jan 2011 18:12:10 +0100

Happy New Year to all whom have been part the great success of thecoolredroom Hair Space launched in 2010! Wow, what a whirlwind the past 6 months have been.
New York Hair Painting, meeting Oribe in Toronto, followed up with our first Press Exposure "An Artist's Palette" in the Ottawa Citizen.
We anticipate 2011 to be a great year for education, growth, and of course fun.
Recently, I was made aware that I have been nominated in a new Ottawa Magazine
"ORead More...

An Artist's Palette

Administrator — Mon, 29 Nov 2010 20:26:11 +0100

An artist's palette

Hair painting: Natural-looking and low maintenance. What's not to love?

By Joanne Laucius, Ottawa Citizen November 27, 2010

Joanne Laucius gets the latest hair treatment called 'hair painting' by Donna Nash at the Cool Red Room hair salon on Kent Street.
Photograph by: Pat McGrath, Ottawa Citizen, Ottawa Citizen

Treatment: Hair painting

Spa: The Cool Red Room Hair Space, 250 Kent St., Read More...

Oribe

Administrator — Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:42:32 +0100

We recently had the pleasure of going to see Oribe in Toronto, on the 14th of November.
Beginning with a meet and greet, and then a 2hour presentation as he presented to us
"the evolution of hair" we were awe of his editorial skills as he kept his looks moving at a rapid pace.
Oribe has the cover of Vanity Fair this month with Cher on the front, and as he answered many questions of what his life may be like serving a Celebrity Clientelle, his talent as he sRead More...

Hair Painting

Administrator — Sun, 31 Oct 2010 19:30:54 +0100

My recent visit to New York to Master the Art of Hair Painting with the team at
Whittemore House was a huge success. To be part of such an intimate, intense educational experience was nothing short of Magnificent!
This technique of Hair Coloring originated in Paris, and creates such a natural, creative effect in the vision of hair movement.
The personal approach to every "painting" is relative to how the hair is cut, the way it grows, and the movement desired to "popRead More...

New York Hair Painting!

Administrator — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 00:59:32 +0100

We are very excited to be on our way to New York for advanced one on one
hands-on education to master the art of Hair Painting!
This technique originates in Paris, and has the unique effect of personalising the final
look for current styles. It is relevant to dimension, accent, and movement in a Hairstyle, and although we have played a great deal with the technique ourselves, we feel it is important that we master it.
This enables us to give you, the client, the best of Read More...

New looks and Hair Expo

Administrator — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 05:25:36 +0100

Ottawa's Hair Expo turned out to be a fun and interesting experience for sure. It all started out on Saturday evening at thecoolredroom Hair Space as we hosted Billy Wallace and the team from Artist"s Choice to do the "prep" work for the following day at Lansdowne. A full house it was, and the following day was a busy one as well. Here are some of the pics of the prep work and the Event itself.
Victoria had Read More...