Help Kids Beat Cancer with Jamaican Queens and Doc Waffles

This Saturday Jamaican Queens and Doc Waffles will take a break from bouncing around the city to drive out to the burbs and play a show to raise money for charity. That's right Romeo, two of Detroit’s finest acts are coming to the home of the Peach Festival to participate in this year's St. Baldrick's fundraiser.

Every year Romeo fills with people willing to shave their heads to raise money for children's cancer reach. My favorite salon, Salon Noir which is also located in Romeo, is known for participating in this event every year. It's a fun way to help raise money and awareness for a serious issue. 

DJ Ben Christensen will be playing sets in between the bands. The fun starts at 8 p.m. at 120 South Main Street in Romeo. This event is FREE, but don't be a broke ass, bring a few dollars to donate to the kids. 

~S  

Pick Your Prize Pack at our 2 Year Anniversary Celebration February 1st at The Loving Touch

We're getting really close to our 2nd Anniversary and we're getting more and more excited by the day. We wanted to make sure this is a great party and that the people who come out on the 1st not only have a great time, but some walk away with free stuff as well. We reached out to several companies and musicians and the response was huge.

So, after sorting through all of the amazing contributions, we came up with some great prize packs that we think you will all love. Each pack includes a copy of The Pathetic Sounds of Detroit along with an assortment of merch and music from Detroit Area Musicians. Some of the bands included are Ryan Dillaha & The Miracle Men, Dryvel, The ILL Itches, The HandGrenades, Cold English, Maria Rose & The Swiss Kicks, Hit Society, Cheapshow and Citizen Smile. In addition to the music, each prize pack features some "bigger" gifts as well. Here's a list of what you can win:

#1- 2 Tickets to Nicole Atkins @ The Magic Stick Lounge on 2/19 - Courtesy of Black Iris Booking, 2 Passes to The Henry Ford - Courtesy of Motor City Blog and Detroitville Shirt

#2- 6 Hour Recording Session at Rustbelt Studios and Detroitville Shirt

#3- Gift Card to Ironclad Tattoo Co. and 2 Tickets to Dave Hause @ The Magic Stick on 2/12 - Courtesy of Black Iris Booking

#4- Gift Card to Ironclad Tattoo Co., 2 Tickets to Skinny Puppy @ The Majestic Theatre on 2/19 - Courtesy of Black Iris Booking, InkAddict Shirt and Cheapshow Shirt

#5- Gift Card to Ironclad Tattoo Co., Ryan Dillaha & The Miracle Men Shirt and Maria Rose & The Swiss Kicks Shirt

#6- The Mark Culpepper Package including 4 Personal Training Sessions & 2 Shirts

#7- Gift Card to Ironclad Tattoo Co., Ryan Dillaha & The Miracle Men Shirt and Maria Rose & The Swiss Kicks Shirt

#8- Sparked Gift Card, 2 Free Passes to any 2 shows at Small's, InkAddict Shirt, Detroitville Shirt and Ironclad Tattoo Co. Hat

#9- 2 Tix to Asking Alexandria at Royal Oak Music Theatre on 3/29 Courtesy of The Crofoot, InkAddict Shirt and Ironclad Tattoo Co. Hat

#10- Gift Card to Salon Noir, Maria Rose & The Swiss Kicks Girl Shirt, Ironclad Tattoo Co. Panties

#11 - Gift Card to Rouge MakeUp & Nail Studio, Maria Rose & The Swiss Kicks Shirt, Ironclad Tattoo Co. Panties

#12- Photo Session with Zachary Hooligan Photography, 2 Passes to How to Cope Fest and Cheapshow Shirt

#13- Gift Card to Rouge MakeUp & Nail Studio, InkAddict Girl Shirt

#14- Saks Fifth Avenue Salon & Spa Gift Basket and a Day at the Spa (Over $250 Value)

#15- Saks Fifth Avenue Salon & Spa Gift Basket and a Day at the Spa (Over $250 Value)

So, how can you get your hands on some of these goods? Every one that comes through the door on February 1st will be given a raffle ticket. Head over to the Hip In Detroit prize table, write your name on the ticket, and throw it in the bucket. Between all of the band's sets we will be drawing a few lucky people's names. If your name is called, head over to the table and choose your prize. Yep, you get to pick what pack you walk away with! This means that you have to be present to win though and all gifts are on a first come, first serve basis! So if there's something you really want, make sure you get there early for a better chance of snatching it up before someone else does.

We cannot thank everyone that contributed to the prize packs enough! We've said it a million times now, but we can't wait to party with all of you at The Loving Touch on February 1st. If you haven't yet, make sure to head over to the Facebook event page here and RSVP so you can stay in the loop!

~C

I Want a Platinum Blonde Life, So I Keep Bleaching Out the Color

My hair is white. No bright white. And when people meet me it is usually one of the first things that they comment on or ask about.

I have finally decided to spill the beans. This pretty white hair is not my natural hair color! I know, your shocked!
 
The truth is, that this hair takes a lot of up keep and I usually get it done every four weeks. I should get it done every three, but I don't have the time or the money! Some of my favorite platinum blondes including Marilyn Monroe, Gwen Stefani, and Jean Harlow, are rumored to have done their hair every two weeks to make sure they didn't show any roots.
 
When it comes to my hair I only trust one salon to make sure that my cut and color are right every time. That place is Salon Noir in Romeo, Michigan. I am not saying that there aren't other great salons in Metro Detroit, because there are. But, there is not another one like Noir.

Before I started going to Noir I did my own hair (Big mistake! Ask old friends!) and I wouldn't go to a salon because I always had a bad experience. Every time I told a hair dresser what I wanted they would listen, shake their head, and then do whatever they thought would look good instead of what I wanted. With the prices I was paying, I deserved to be happy instead of annoyed when I walked out. I also hate being sold to. Don't talk to me about what I should buy from you while you're doing my hair. Do my hair and if it turns out well, I may ask you what you used to get it that way. Then, I may buy it.

When I went to Salon Noir for the first time, they listened to me. My hair dresser and the salon owner, Kelly Fisher, did exactly what I asked of her instead of what she thought I needed. When I have asked for advice over the years, she has also been able to help me make decisions, not tell me what I should do. 

The atmosphere of the salon is like hanging out with your girl friends. They gossip, share stories, and have fun while they are working, which makes being there a lot better for the customer. It can take a few hours to dye and straighten my mop, so it helps to be in a nice place with friendly people.

The salon has about 10 stylists, an assistant stylist, a nail lady, a massage therapist and a certified facialist. They do everything from cuts, to color, highlights, low lights, Klix, extensions, Brazilian Blowouts, waxing, gels, manis, pedis, and facials. They also have lots of fun packages, including Valentine's deals for that special someone. 

I highly recommend trying a facial or massage with Kerri, a pedicure by Donna, and a hair-do by any of the great girls, including Kelly, Becca, Ashley, Lea, Jenny, Natalie, Melissa, and Emily.
 
Check out some great pics that I snapped while I was there today and check out their website and Facebook page for more details!!

Thanks Noir for always making me look so fly!!!!!

~S