Keeping it Bright Till Your Next Hair Appointment

Seems that almost every female of every age colors her hair these days. Some do it to color the grey, some to improve on mother nature and some just because it's our perogative to change our looks when we get the urge.

Coloring products have improved over the years and seem to do the job well with little damage to our locks.

But the current recession mind-set has many of us are waiting longer between appointments and trying to stretch out the benefits of our last trip to the salon.

With that in mind I spoke to Michael Hok, a stylist at Salon Roi who is a real pro at both color and cuts.

Salon Roi not only has a large and varied selection of products at their store in Woodley Park, they now have a large online store on their website www.salonroidc.com, so you can order with a click of the mouse.

Michael told me which lines and products that do the job of keeping our color fresh until we have our next one on one with the stylist.


Phyto is a well known name in hair products with a huge line and a product for just about every hair type. So it's not surprising they are at the top of the list for products to reduce color fading.

Their Phytocitrus Vital Radiance Shampoo works for both color-treated and permed hair with plant-based properties that close up the hair shafts opened by hair color to prevent damage and vulnerability of the hair. Grapefruit extracts add shine and brilliance and a Wood Cellulose extract helps retain moisture making the product both good for the hair as well as preserving the color. The shampoo is $24.00.


For double protection pair the shampoo with the their Soin Vital Radiance Mask that has the same Grapefruit extract along with rich Plant Butters to restore your hair's beauty. This condition sells for $38.00.




Practically a household name, Paul Mitchell is another company that makes shampoos and conditioners specifically to keep haircolor fresh.


Their Color Protect Daily Shampoo is gentle enough to use everyday and will protect the hair's structure while providing UVA and UVB protection which is so important to protect your color from fading in the sun.


You can pair the shampoos with Paul Mitchell's Color Protect Daily Conditioner which will smooth, detangle and add moisture.

Beyond shampoos and conditioners you might want to consider styling products that are formulated to protect your color.


Dullness and lack of shine are problems associated with processed hair so Goldwell has created their Dual Senses Color Leave-In Gloss Spray. The company calls their Pomegranate Extract and UV-filter technology their Brilliance System and shining hair is the result. The product sells for $15.00.




They also have a mousse-lovers product that is color sensitive called the Inner Effect and Color Live Volume Mousse. It uses the latest technology to protect hair from damaging outside influences and maintains color and shine while adding volume and hold. It sells for $22.00.





All of the products are available at Salon Roi, 2602 Connecticut Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20008 or call 202-234-2668.

You can also order them online on their website at http://salonroidc.com/sunshop/index.php.


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Washington Hair "Roi"-alty

Attending the Salon Roi 40 th anniversary party in May, I had a chance to experience some of its history and to finally meet the talent behind it's name--Roi Barnard.

Salon Roi began operations on August 9, 1969 and has enjoyed phenomenal longevity for a hair salon and spa. Originally known as Charles The First for its co-founder Charles Stinson, the salon was the choice of well known Washingtonians in both government and media with clients like Connie Chung, Diana McClellan, Rudy Maxa and others.

In addition to founding the salon, Roi was a leading male fashion model in Washington from 1965 to 1975. At the age of 71, he looks decades younger and still reflects a burning desire to make his clients look fabulous. Some of those clients are 4th generation--practically unheard of in an industry where the average life of a client in a salon is about 3 years.

I wanted to know more about this fascinating man and how he's managed to be in business so long in the Washington landmark building featuring the Marilyn Monroe mural.

Roi was gracious enough to answer some questions about his life and career:

BeautyInDC: Roi congratulations on celebrating the 40th anniversary of Salon Roi recently, what is the secret to your longevity as a hair stylist and business owner in Washington?

Roi: I decided to take a few classes in business before actually opening the first Salon in 1969. I remember the teacher saying "If you create a happy, content staff you will attract a happy, supportive guest." I found that to be very true.

We think of the salon as a home away from home. It actually was a private home in 1908. We treat each day as though we're having a party, we are the host and the clients are our guests. We want people to leave and say "Wow, that was different!" If they do that they will be back for more. Another reason for our longevity may be that I always instruct the staff to never let the media know who our high profile clients are. All clients are treated the same here. The news worthy clients are so happy they can be normal here they actually leave security outside. Trust has served us well.

BeautyInDC: What is your philosophy and approach when styling hair?

Roi: I have always believed that hairdressing is truly part of the healing arts. It is so personal and we do have a license to touch. No amount of technology can take the place of hands on, human touch and helping another person feel good about themselves.

I listen to what my clients say about themselves, their goals, personally and professionally, their desires regarding how they want to look and live. We talk about a look for work and a look for play. My job is to keep it realistic, without taking away certain ideas they have about themselves. It is a meeting of the minds in an art form. They leave the salon and live with it until I see them again and then we go from there to the next look or goal.

BeautyInDC: How has the salon changed over the years?

Roi: Change is a funny thing. I know we've changed over the years and so has Woodley Park but it is so subtle. The biggest and most dramatic change was when I knew it was time to turn the future of Salon Roi, Inc., over to someone younger who would be perfect for the house that Salon Roi had built. I met such a person in Daiva Kastekaite. She agreed to take us into the future and I am so proud I made the right choice for leadership. She is relentless in striving for excellence. The salon is fresh and has many added services including a spa and boutique. We are positioned to go many years into the future. We have been blessed, what a ministry this business really is. I just love it!

Salon Roi 2602 Connecticut Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20008 202-234-2668 www.salonroidc.com

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