The Fekkai Blow Out Bar

While indulging in a blow out is something I can’t justify very often, there is something to be said for the way it makes you feel. A fresh new look comes easily when someone else is in charge of styling your hair whether that means giving you unfathomable straight hair or romantic curls.

Just in time for New York City’s hot and humid summer, the Frédéric Fekkai/Fifth Avenue salon, which is also the flagship salon for Fekkai, is offering a pop-up blowout bar Memorial day through Labor Day.

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The bright space greets guests immediately with beach inspired décor, beach blanket music, a full juice and coffee bar, along with friendly staff excited to help you fight off the summer humidity in style. Open from 7:30am-11:30am the hours allowed me to squeeze in a blow out after my favorite Wednesday morning Soul Cycle class but before my first meeting of the day.

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As soon as I arrived I was asked to “choose my style” from their menu of five choices, inspired by the salon’s locations around the globe. All styles are $50, which includes shampoo, condition, blowout, and style.

The New Yorker: straight and sleek, Fekkai’s signature blowout
Dallas Chic: volume, volume, and more volume
Hollywood Glam: a cascade of loose waves
Palm Beach Polish: sleek and supple
St. Barth’s: sexy ocean-beach hair

Not one to make a decision easily, especially when it comes to my hair, I took the advice of my stylist and went with a mix of Hollywood and St. Barth’s. I wanted something that would look remarkably different than my normal style and would hold, at least until my evening workout date at Uplift Studios.

While I loved the signature Fekkai shampoo which included a wonderful scalp massage, what stood out the most to me during the blow out was his patience and the lack of product. Due to his artistry and ability with the round brush, barely any product went into my hair until the final spray of Coiff Sheer Hold Hairspray. Don’t believe me? Well, below is what my hair looked like at 8:15 when I left the salon.

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The second picture, albeit a little silly, is my hair at 5:30 right before I headed downtown for a workout. Proof that quality product and a quality blowout work in any type hair! This style even held through a sweaty workout session! I threw it up in a tight bun for the workout and then took a blow dryer to it for a few minutes post workout and voilà, I had beautiful curls in time for my dinner date at Pure Food and Wine!

The Frédéric Fekkai/Fifth Avenue salon (212-753-9500) is located at 712 Fifth Avenue (at 56th Street), fourth floor (atrium balcony), New York City.

While this experience was complimentary for me in exchange for a review, the thoughts are all my own.

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Friday Face Time: Hair & Fuel

Hey gang! The weekend is finally here!! I already know this is going to be a wonderful weekend because it’s Winter Ball weekend! Since we knew that tomorrow would be a crazy day, Theodora and I both opted to do our long run this morning. It was a relaxed long run for me and felt wonderful. I covered almost 12 miles and was able to talk over half the time.

There is something to be said about having your long run done before the weekend even officially begins! I’m so thankful that I can work from home on Fridays. That means that I can spend my commute and primping time running!

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Now, without further adieu, it’s time for Friday Face Time! Thank you for all the new questions gang. This week’s Friday Face Time is about my favorite hair products and long run fuel!

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Free Fekkai Blow Outs!

Want to feel like a celebrity with a red carpet blow out? Do you want full blown volume or silky straight strands? Come to Ulta this Wednesday and Thursday for your FREE FEKKAI BLOW OUT. This is taking place at Ulta Salons across the country from 5-8pm on Wednesday and 10am-3pm on Thursday.  In addition, when you purchase 2 full size Fekkai products on Wednesday and Thursday you will receive a free Brilliant Glossing Creme.

ALSO, DON’T FORGET TO ENTER MY PEARLY WHITES GIVEAWAY! I’m giving one lucky reader over $40 worth of products to help keep your teeth healthy and bright!

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