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Hairstyles and Color

Administrator — Mon, 02 Aug 2010 23:09:09 +0100

Hairstyles and Color go hand in hand. The shape, shadow, and hightlight points are some of the focus areas we consider at when it comes to our creativity.
We may not have much time to play at this (as we are most often busy behind the chair) but when we do we jump at the chance.
Fall, as for many people is a time to get back on track. We are currently planning our fall education calendar and look forward to sharing that with all.
Mid-Septmber we welRead More...

thecoolredroom Hair Space Website

Administrator — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 01:59:36 +0100

     Many thanks to all for your patience as we have been busy completing the website for thecoolredroom Hair Space.
     "Our Products" are now up and offer extensive information regarding the two new product lines that we are introducing to Ottawa.
    Oribe Professional Haircare is recognised as one of the highest quality product lines available in the Haircare market today.
     SacRead More...

Brilliant Hair Colouring

Administrator — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 15:32:04 +0100

It has been 4 weeks already at the coolredroom Hair Space that we have been enjoying the beautiful Hair Colouring results from our Milkshake colour line.
The Creative permanent colour with natural honey, and milk proteins, is less toxic and less aggressive to the hair, and as a result, our Clients are walking out the door with beautiful tone on tones, and shiny soft and brilliant colors.
The Milkshake lightening cream has mineral oils for protection, sunflower oRead More...

Hair Space a Huge Success at thecoolredroom

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 16:18:06 +0100

Our unique Hair Space thecoolredroom is quickly establishing itself, as we are now in our fourth week of welcoming clients and "doing up" great looks on their locks.
To quote one client's response in an e-mail sent after her visit...
"Congratulations on a warm and relaxed, funky and fun, creative and caring space."
It feels amazing to receive such fabulous words and response after months of extremely hard work. thecoolredroom Hair Space was desRead More...

Cool Thanks to All

Administrator — Thu, 10 Jun 2010 14:48:15 +0100

     thecoolredroom Hair Space opened our door on schedule June 8th, and it was the most majical feeling. The response from our fabulous clients is most appreciated, and we could not have made it without you.
     We have been very busy finding our way around this amazing space, and also have had two educational events on opening week.
     The experiences and interaction with the various businesses Read More...

thecoolredroom Hair Space

Administrator — Sun, 30 May 2010 15:40:53 +0100

Donna Nash

is thrilled to announce
the opening of her salon.

BeginningJune the 8th, 2010
we welcome you to

thecoolredroom Hair Space
250 Kent Street
(corner of Lisgar)
Ottawa,Ontario
K2P 2A1

(613) 233-COOL
(2665)

http://www.thecoolredroom.com

Inspired by Clients,
Built on Faith,
A Culture for Creativity and Passion

Get ready to fall Read More...

Great Hair and Peach Berserk

Sun, 18 Apr 2010 17:24:06 +0100

Spring is one of the best times for getting a new look. Having Great Hair is a huge craving, and a New colorful fun peice of Clothing is like the desert. Fresh, funky and feeling so alive...bring it on Spring!
On Tuesday April 27th I will be finding my desert at the Trunk Show/Cocktail Party with Peach Berserk, and sharing this event is a pleasure. See you there......
PRESS RELEASE

for immediate release

The funky and fabulous Toronto based PEACH BERSERK&Read More...

Hair In New York City

Administrator — Mon, 22 Mar 2010 21:20:54 +0100

On March 7th and 8th I attended the International Beauty Show. What I took in visually was beautiful, naturally tossled hair. Layers, bobs, cropped short and editorial looks that had one wanting to put on their best dressed and hit the town.

To stand next to Nick Arrojjo while he created soft razored looRead More...

Hair Makeover for a Great Cause

Administrator — Wed, 03 Mar 2010 16:34:16 +0100

Tuesday March 2nd, I had the honor of snipping the ponytail of Ali Ruffo, so she could donate it to a great cause...Locks for Love.

WHAT IS LOCKS OF LOVE?

Locks of Love is a public non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of tRead More...

Ottawa Hair with a New York Influence

Administrator — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 17:22:46 +0100

On March the 5th to 9th, I will be attending the International Beauty Show in New York City. This event is an international education experience. As many clients know, upon my return, I will be sharing this experience with fresh new ideas for spring. Whether we switch a fine detail in your existing look to keep it fresh, or create a whole new hairstyle, it is a great time for something fun.
I am also very excited to be attending a closed workshop with Vivienne McKinder Read More...

Hair and Technology

Administrator — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:08:24 +0100

Hair and Technology came together when I decided to move forward
with putting this website together. I have since recieved such positive
feedback on how well this site is done.
Roch St.George of Xyfex Media was not only enthusiastic and intrigued
to help put this material together for me, he is extremely knowledgable
in his field of expertise, and is brilliant at sharing that knowledge with
his clients.
Here is the testimonial thRead More...

Hair for 2010

Administrator — Fri, 01 Jan 2010 19:52:48 +0100

Many thanks to you all,
2009 was quite a haul.
Without you, I certainly knew,
I could not keep my point of view.

Sharing life, while doing hair,
Trying new things, when we dare.
Bangs, layers, forget our fears,
2010 presents a New Year.

With this we will find,
Many reasons to be kind.
To love life, want more,
and have a "New look" that is not a chore.

Laugh, dance, sing,
2010 hRead More...

Bahemian Hair

Administrator — Wed, 09 Dec 2009 06:00:00 +0100

My recent trip to Paradise Island, Bahamas showed me that Hairstyles are unlike those in Ottawa. I was looking to find within their culture, a common look. This is what I found....This women's Headress is so elegant.

Ottawa Mama going to Bahamas

Administrator — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

I would like to remind clients that I will be away from Moda Hair Design from November 28th to December 3rd. I will be resting up for the busy Holiday Season on Paradise Island, Bahamas. Pre-booking appointments is recommended, as I look forward to great 'Holiday Hair' for you all, and sharing this experience. Cheers!

Jewels in the 3 Looks

Administrator — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Lafreniere and Pai have loaned their beautiful treasures to me for shoots, such as the 3 Looks Collection........

They are having their 22nd Annual Jewellery Exhibition. This is where I can definitely find something to put under the tree "To Donna" from "MrRead More...

Hair Poetry Photographed

Administrator — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Thanks to you all for such positive feedback in regards to my website. Sure does make a girl feel good, kind of like a haircut I would think.

I also received many comments regarding Hair Poetry Photographed. This does not surprise me as Crazzy Dave has done this to many people on the streets in Ottawa.

Jean Boulay since has released a book called "Mindlessly Adrift". It is full of great stRead More...

Just Finished Another Photoshoot

Administrator — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 06:00:00 +0100

Over the weekend I did a photoshoot with Zoom Exposure.

The photos will be posted shortly on my website.

Ryszard Mrugalski is one of the most creative artists in Ottawa and as a hairdresser it was a pleasure to work and learn with him.