Wednesday, December 18, 2013

Luxelab Family Holiday Party 2013

Dressed in our best holiday glad rags while shaking a leg to the hippest Blind Tiger in this burg, the luxelab family got together to celebrate the holidays in style. Check out behind the scenes photos of the swinging style clam bake that took place at a private underground location this past Sunday. Thank you everyone for such an amazing year!

Photo credit: www.JoeyReady.com
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Friday, December 13, 2013

Chic Holiday Hair


We've collected a few of our favorite runway looks to inspire you this holiday season. From big bouncy 70's inspired
 hair to beachy braided hair, these looks are perfect for all of your holiday happenings. Call your favorite luxe stylist for an appointment!










Sunday, December 8, 2013

Far From Land

Ariel, is that you? Model Kristen Mcmenamy shows us the dark side of the little mermaid with this expansive shoot from the December issue of W magazine. The outfits ranging from McQueen to Christopher Kane are paired perfectly with a custom made tail that has us doing a double take. Our favorite touch (and the most punk rock) is Kristen's pearl nose ring, a simple yet effective compliment to her amazing looks. W is definitely ending their editorial year with a bang, not a splash!



















Monday, December 2, 2013

Stylist Education


So much travel! So much education! Luxelab prides itself on its intense focus on education. But what the stylists really love is the travel often associated with it. 

Owners David Abrams and Jason Lara, along with Master Stylist Keya Schaeffer and Nail Technician Mavis Hilston traveled to Barcelona and Paris for L'Oreal.
Master Stylist Denis Chetzan was awarded a 2 day getaway at the beautiful Hotel Capri in Laguna Beach for his spectacular in-salon performance, attended the much sought after Foundational Four class taught by hair legend and 30 year Toni and Guy Artistic Director, James Morrision at his prestigious Atelier. He perfected four new powerful looks that can be converted into limitless new styles he will undoubtedly use to inspire us all with.

And Salon Managers Colette Simon, Ugis Kanders, and Wes Nason along with Senior Stylists Megan Last and Aly Simmons all attended week long courses at Bumble and Bumble University in New York where they were each treated to personalised subjects from Freehand Coloring techniques to Business Immersion, Advanced Styling, and Precision Razor Cutting. 

10 people, 4 cities, 3 counties. Perhaps the only thing more inspiring than the education events themselves were the cities themselves!



Stylist Ugis Kanders


Hair by stylist Megan Last








Stylist Denis on the right with James Morrison




Thursday, November 21, 2013

Taking it to the streets!


"My dream has always been to travel all over the world. I'm fascinated by people, different cultures, street art & fashion." Katia Gutierrez


Sunday night artlab stylist Katia Gutierez took it to the streets with her presentation, Calle. This eclectic, multi-media  show was part fashion show, part hair show, and every bit surprising art installation. Inspired by the streets of the world, Katia mixed latin flavors with street art and youth culture making her presentation a feast for the eyes. Colorful clothing, dramatic make up, and spectacular hair filled every corner. Each vignette presented a unique vision, making the space seem as if Frida Kahlo had taken over Warhol's famous Factory.
Viva fashion.... And viva Katia!

Photos by Vanessa Gonzalez
www.cherryphotography.net






The beautiful Calle models




Katia surrounded by owners David Abrams, Jason Lara, Pecha Koy and artlab manager Orlando Ortega



Katia with the luxelab education team






Phillip Manzanares who created the gorgeous alter installation