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Ryan and Kate are not just Master Stylists at ARS. They are also Redken Artists. What does this mean? It means they have taken extensive classes at The Redken Exchange and go into other Redken Salons and teach the stylists how to cut/color/use products properly. I am so thrilled to announce that they are taking education by the horns and leading all of the young/new (and OLD!) talents at ARS into their careers the right way.Read More about ARS education here
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There is a little more happening than just hair color and blowouts @phillysalon. We have specialized in men's hair for quite some time. Now our barbering haircut doesn't have a gender-specific title like Men's Haircut. In Philadelphia, it really doesn't need to be gender-specific. But barbering techniques, if from a barber or not are still classic techniques that we have mastered.FREE NECK TRIM
Three women last month received makeovers at a Gayborhood salon to boost their confidence in the workplace.
To celebrate 10 years in business, Andre Richard Salon partnered with Career Wardrobeto offer hair and makeup services to the latter’s clients. Career Wardrobe is a nonprofit social enterprise that provides professional-development programs as well as clothing at no cost via referral or for a small fee. The organization assists in boosting individuals’ confidence during their job search.
Drea Richard, owner of Andre Richard Salon, said the point of these makeovers was to make the women “look good and feel good.
“Not everyone knows how good they can look because they may not know how to do it and then once they get them there, they open up,” said Richard, who is trans.
Richard noted that the three women “lit up” after receiving their makeovers.
“The girls have been through a lot and the makeovers really kind of boosted them up and Career Wardrobe is amazing. They are really helping them.”
In addition to providing the space for the makeovers, Andre Richard Salon also donated 20 percent of proceeds from the salon’s blowout services to Career Wardrobe throughout December. The final donation amount was not available by presstime.
Jackie Schrauger, Career Wardrobe’s program director, said most of the organization’s clients are single moms who “don’t really get a chance to focus on themselves.”
“Taking time to go to a salon and spend money and time there on themselves instead of on their children is often something that they don’t get to do. It was really exciting that someone extended that kind of service to our clients and gave them that chance to feel special.”
The three clients — Nicole Brinson, Melissa McDermott and Tyiraeen Propst-Heath — were not available for comment but Schrauger said she thinks the makeovers on Dec. 19 “helped immensely.”
“From knowing these three clients pretty well, they have definitely faced some adversity in their lives — whether it’s personal or struggling to find a job that’s a good fit with a family-sustaining wage. I think having someone take the time to make them feel beautiful and focus on themselves for a little while instead of worrying about their kids or other things like that, I think was a huge boost.
“If you’ve ever gotten your hair done or gotten a really great new outfit, you leave feeling like a new person. I think all of them definitely got a boost of feeling a little more polished, a little more professional while feeling like they’ve been fussed over for a little while. All of those things definitely go a long way toward making someone feel a lot more confident and ready to get back out there.”
Almost a month after the makeover, the women are starting to see results. Schrauger said one of the clients is continuing to attend job-fair readiness workshops at Career Wardrobe and is continuing to network at various fairs.
Additionally, Career Wardrobe ultimately hired McDermott as a sales assistant.
“She’s part-time for now but hopefully in the future, we’ll be able to expand her hours. She certainly was confident in her interview with us,” Schrauger said. “I think having a boost from having had a makeover and a positive experience with us definitely gave her the confidence to help nail that job interview.”
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1. All Services include a complimentary consultation. 2. All prices are base prices & may vary depending on Stylist, hair length, density & texture. 3. Please note: a single process service does not include additional color balancing. 4. Please be aware of our salon cancellation policy: If you cancel any appointment with less than 24 hours’ notice we reserve the right to charge a 50% cost of service fee for the service.
André Richard Salon is a full-service salon based in Philadelphia. The staff can do everything, including men and women's haircuts, color, Keratin treatment, hair extensions, and wedding styling. The owner of André Richard Salon, Dréa Richard Baldini has over two decades of experience in the industry and is available for appointments.
Tatiana attended beauty school at Thomas Edison High School where she studied cosmetology for 3 years. She obtained her license in 2014. She is an award winning hair stylist and has participated in fundrasing for breast cancer awareness. Some of the advanced training she has completed at ARS includes Redken hair color, foiling, balayage, barbering, and makeup application.
Patrick graduated from Shore Beauty School in Egg Harbor Township, New Jersey, May 2015 and has training in Joico color, as well as Goldwell and Redken.
Behind the chair for a decade Ryan has worked in the Philadelphia area working with Redken, Wella, and Tigi. He is now a Redken educator and visits salons all over the greater Philadelphia area teaching advanced color techniques, product knowledge and hair styling to salon professionals. We are honored to have him join our team on June 29, 2016. See you soon! Read more about Ryan
A career-minded cosmetologist was eager to earn his way through craft and expression. As a second-generation hair-designer with a sense of calling, I’ve immersed myself in opportunity; attending numerous advanced coloring, cutting, and styling classes to hone my skills and direct inspiration.
Through several years of hands-on experience competing in hair shows, styling for photoshoots, and working with clients behind the chair, I’ve cultivated an assertively calm composure to promote positive flow in the workplace and provide all clients with a personal touch of confidence in both style & stylist. Driven by creative ambition from dawn til dusk, I’m presently seeing a winning company to assist in ambition and proudly stand beside through future prosperity and personal growth.
Drea Richard's journey into the world of color, beauty, and style began in her childhood, blossoming into a remarkable career spanning over two decades in the beauty industry. As the founder of André Richard Salon in 2007, Drea has established herself as a renowned expert in haircuts for men and women, scalp health, and hair coloration. Her expertise also extends to catering to the diverse needs of her clientele, including specialized haircuts for trans individuals.
Specializations:
Hair coloration
Scalp health
Men's haircuts
Women's haircuts
Haircuts for trans individuals
Experience and Accolades:
With over 20 years of experience, Drea continues to fuel her passion for the craft of beauty and grooming. Throughout her career, she has garnered recognition for her exceptional skills, earning accolades such as the title of the best hair salon in Philadelphia, best hair colorist, and best stylist for men. Drea's expertise extends beyond the salon chair; she has showcased her talents on local television for hair and makeup work and secured editorial placements. Additionally, she serves industry professionals with digital marketing services.
Proven Salon Industry and Salon Marketing Experience:
Drea's success is underscored by her proven track record in the salon industry and salon marketing. She has played a pivotal role in growing an award-winning salon and assembling a team of top professionals. Her adeptness in salon marketing strategies has propelled her salon to new heights, evidenced by its recent relocation to a new, state-of-the-art facility.
Joey showed the ARS team some tricks of the trade where it deals with barbering techniques. From gender-neutral folk to men and women alike they all qualify for the old school barbering methods. Maybe it's a bald fade, undercut, brow trim, or a good old fashion mohawk these techniques will eventually apply to the everyday person on some level. You may not need a mohawk but a balanced haircut is a must!
The team rallied around and observed while asking questions about the tools of the trade and when to use them.
From trimming the top, fading, and carving in that temporpary part Joey covered all the bases!
The organization giving the gift of confidence with makeovers
PHILADELPHIA (WTXF) - A local organization is giving back with the gift of confidence by providing makeovers to people in need of a confidence boost.
Before we could even ask the first question it was clear that talking about overcoming obstacles during the holidays was going to be hard for Nicole Brinson.
“I had my three kids which my husband wanted, we’ve been together since I was ten years old, only person I was ever with. When I was 27 he passed away from an asthma attack when he was 28,” Nicole explained.
“I suffered from addiction trying to numb my pain, I also felt like I wasn’t worth nothing so I didn’t want to be here. I thought my kids were better off with somebody else,” she added.
But, Nicole found people who cared about her. She worked with Career Wardrobe who helps with job training and professional clothing and this holiday season, things are getting better.
So what do you give someone who’s had a rough year, worked hard to overcome and looking to start 2018 on a positive note? Drea Richard of Andre Richard salon says maybe you give them hope.
“I’m doing it because this is the best way I know how to give back. Giving the gift of beauty,” Drea explained.
Drea and her Salon decided to give makeovers today to Melissa, Tyiraeen, and Nicole. They all worked closely with Career Wardrobe and are all now ready to pursue a career. And what do you need to start that career or ace that job interview?
All of the recipients said confidence goes a long way.
Everyone’s story wasn’t as tragic as Nicole’s. Tyireaan wants to start a business and needed an edge, Melissa just wants some stability. But as superficial as it may seem to some, you could see the transformation they went through in just a few hours.
Drea said your appearance can change everything.
“You kind of clean some of the clutter out of the way and you get to see who you really are,” Drea said.
The before and after pics were startling and the positive feelings of all of the young women put a smile on everyone’s face.
Drea Richard and Career Wardrobe in some small way helped these three women on their way with the gift of confidence, For Goodness Sake.
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