“Freshen up your summer sun dried ends with a new hair cut, new rich color, and updated fall makeup,” says Stephanie Valentino, an Ashland, Virginia based Beautician. She approaches creating hairstyles for her clients as an artform and a way to make them happy. “Being a ‘Daymaker’ is my passion,” smiles Valentino, “I want them to feel vibrant, sexy and just wonderful!” And, she has done that quite well for 30 years.
Presently she has her own studio situated at Indulgence Salon & Boutique in Ashland, Virginia, Stephanie has an extremely impressive resume. She is working towards getting a larger venue. Admired for her creativity and skill, she was voted Best Hairstylist in Richmond some five years ago. Stephanie has also studied in London, created coiffures for Fashion Week in New York, worked in the film industry and been a Master Stylist in California all before coming to Virginia.
Stephanie is artistic to begin with, she loves painting and drawing and particularly sculpture. This orientation transfers quite easily to the art of making people look and feel beautiful. In fact, she has worked with Dr. Joe Niamtu, a Richmond, Virginia based cosmetic surgeon to create new styles for his patients. In a similar vein, together with a surgeon from VCU Medical Center, she participates in “Girls Night Out,” a program for girls born with facial differences who are patients of the Craniofacial Clinic at the Children’s Hospital of Richmond at VCU. The program continues to expands to include more little girls in need.
What does she recommend for women in terms of new “do’s” for the Fall? “I always think of Fall as a time for a fresh start. It’s a time to cut dry hair and split ends from the Summer styles. I also recommend:
Adding Shine
Adding Richer Color
And, new coiffures to create a fresh look.” Stephanie remarks that lifestyle and hair texture are big factors in the equation. “You have to have a look that you can maintain, a style that works for you.” She also states that as women age, less truly is more. As we age our facial muscles change. Softer hair and makeup colors tend to draw attention away from new facial lines and wrinkles. In a recent interview about long hair, she noted that it needs to be trimmed every 8 – 10 weeks and it’s important to use the good products. Maintaining a perfect balance of protein and moisture is key. And, it’s not necessary to wash long hair every day, every other day is fine. Sleeping on a silk pillow is another excellent tip, because it helps to keep the ends from splitting.
As Stephanie says, “My job is to make people look their very best, because it’s what’s inside that really counts.”
Stephanie’s Style Studio is currently located inside Indulgence Salon and Boutique, 251 North Washington Highway, Ashland, Virginia, 23005. There will be a special “Blow Out Class” at Indulgence Salon and Boutique on October 6. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn how to use your blow dryer to re-create those stunning styles at home. For more information about the “Blow Out” please Indulgence at isbva.com.
You can reach Stephanie by calling 804-357-8137.
