La Soirée - Friday, November 18

La Soirée is the French American Chamber of Commerce’s (FACCSF) annual Beaujolais Nouveau event.

For those who are not familiar with the “Beaujolais Nouveau”, it is a red wine made from Gamay grapes produced in the Beaujolais region of France. It is the most popular vin de primeur, fermented for just a few weeks before being released for sale on the third Thursday of November. The release of the Beaujolais Nouveau is a popular event  in France. Likewise, it's always a big event for the French community* here in the Bay Area. 

*Francophiles and wine lovers, too.

This year is the 30th Anniversary of the annual event La Soirée and it promises to be an especially great fête. On top of the food and wine offerings, there will be a VIP tasting lounge, a fashion show, and of course a dance floor.

Atelier Emmanuel will be involved in the participation of this event, offering:

• Hair styling and make-up design for the Fashion Show
• On site demos for updos and make-up
• Complimentary make-up application for the VIP guests
• Complimentary micro-massages
• Goodie bags
• Donations for the auction

We are excited about this event and hope to see you there!

Learn more and Book Your Tickets. 

A bientôt !

Paris est une fête

On Saturday, September 17, Atelier Emmanuel was involved in a runway event showcasing Azadeh Couture Fall Collection. The event was part of a gala organized by the French American Cultural Society called Paris est une fête. Atelier Emmanuel was honored to have been chosen to implement its French touch, styling sleek French twists and applying glamorous make up.

We have a few 'behind the scenes' photos below.

Here are some photos from the event. You'll have to forgive their quality: since we were not official photographers, we didn't have the best vantage point.

Rock Dreamforce Fist Pump part 2

More photos from the recent Dreamforce Gala held at Moscone. Emmanuel, assisted by Nicole, applied the wigs for performers of Velocity Circus.

Photos by Hiromi Yoshida and/or Scott Saraceno | Courtesy of Gregangelo & Velocity Circus

Introducing Bumble and bumble Quenching Line

We began carrying Bumble and bumble (Bb) in early September. To help you learn which of their products are best for you, we will introduce them on a regular basis.

The tagline for the Quenching products is “for the (terribly) thirsty.” You can guess that it works for dry hair, then. 

The basic qualities of the Quenching Line:

• Ultra-mild
• Color compatible
• Extra-hydrating
• Replenishes, Strengthens and Protects from beneath the cuticle

The Quenching line is very suitable for most women as it's designed for all the common hairstyling activities — blowdrying, flat iron, repeated brushing... Sound familiar? They are all the things necessary to get your style right; but the repeated heat and friction will eventually start to lift the cuticle of the hair, sucking out moisture and lipids, and leading to frizzy, dull, dry hair.

What distinguishes the line is that it is reparative. The products work from beneath the cuticle, infusing the cortex of the hair with lost lipids. This is unlike a deep conditioning product, which coats the hair in oils to achieve a similar, but only surface effect.

The shampoo and conditioner may be used whenever you normally wash. The masque should be alternated with the conditioner once a week (more often if your hair is especially dry). To properly complete the package, finish with the Quenching Complex for sustained moisture, flyaway control, and to further smooth and seal the cuticle. The Complex will bring shine to the hair, and protect it when you use your heat tools. If you like to mix up your product lines, this one is good to alternate with Bb's Creme de Coco products, which achieve a similar, though less penetrating, result.

That's it for our first Bb product introduction. More to come! If you've used the line before, please comment below and give us your feedback on it.