(c/o Kevan Pike)

May is a favorite of mine because after the rainy month that is typically April, we get more dry, sunny days as a great introduction to Summer. Toward the end of the month, grilling season is under way with Memorial Day. I love to grill because the clean up is easy. My kids love ribs from the grill, so needless to say, everyone’s happy.

This month is about what Barone 3G Salon can do for you. Consider May, the month of May I/May We. I’ve always been confident in my stylists’ ability to produce good work, but I want to enlighten our services. This is inspired by a seminar I went to a few months ago with Heather, Ally and Jamal. The presenter emphasized how important it is to create an experience. Many of you like to get your hair cut or styled to feel good. Others like to be pampered and then there’s those who do it out of necessity. So, the challenge is how to craft experiences tailored to everyone. I want to see every guest come through those doors, receive prompt, attentive service tending to all of their needs and rave to others with no other choice, but to return for another service. I put Jamal in charge of coming up with ideas and the marketing, but with him in New York, I think he’s challenged with not knowing the every day, so Heather and Ally have taken charge of everything to do with the salon and Frankie Boy is here to make sure you are all treated very well. So, throughout this month, you’ll see new attempts at fulfilling our promise to beGREAT.

Some of you may know this, but the word, “salon,” originated in 16th Century Italian culture as a gathering of people by a host who aims to amuse, educate or refine one another. They were invented to bring about community and sharing of ideas. Barone 3G wants to take that idea and make our space as inviting and enjoyable for you. We will make this space a sharing space, a comfortable space, a learning space and a feel-good space. I’m so convinced we can accomplish this, that if you have any ideas, please share them with us (Heather, Ally or any of us). Here’s to May and our “May we?” promotional DNA for how Barone 3G will be from here on out.

(c/o Kevan Pike)

May: The Month of May We (B3G)

Scenarios where you can expect a little more…

Walking in the Door and waiting for your appointment: May we offer you a beverage, a hand or head massage or a snack?

Getting a Haircut and Styling: May we offer you a five-min head massage as we shampoo?

Getting your Hair Colored: May we offer to touch up your makeup with a look that compliments your hair?

Getting your Nails filled or polished: May we offer you a hand massage beforehand or touch up your toes to match?

Getting a Pedicure: May we offer you a foot massage?

Getting something Waxed: May we touch up your eyebrows or other unwanted hairs?

Memorial Day Getaway Ideas

Memorial Day is a great opportunity to get the family together and celebrate warmer weather or pack up the kids and getaway for a day/weekend trip. Below I’ve listed a few options of statewide day trips, day trips or weekenders.

*The Great Pennsylvania Flavorfest is a family-friendly showcase of the best in food, dining and entertainment. From wineries offering tastings to cooking demonstrations to Pennsylvania’s musical talents, this exhibition has something for everyone. There’s also many food and wine booths and vendors on hand to ensure that you get your fill. This event takes place on May 25th and 26th in Northern Lancaster County, off of PA Turnpike exit 266. Get more information at www.parenfaire.com

*Dutch Wonderland is a great Pennsylvania interpretation of DisneyWorld. Located near Lancaster, this amusement park is great for families, especially if you have little ones. If you want an authentic Middle American amusement, Knoebel’s Amusement Resortwould be another fair options for a day of good fun and tons of rides.

*Hershey, PA prides itself on being the “sweetest” place on Earth. It’s home to HersheyPark and ZooAmerica. Because of its famed chocolate, most everything is revolves around chocolates and entertainment. You could spend an entire weekend going from the amusement park to dinner and concerts or hockey games or to the Hershey Theatre. There’s plenty to do and indulge in all sorts of Hershey for everyone in the family. Check Hershey’s website: www.hersheypa.com

*Great Wolf Lodge Water Park is a blast of a waterpark for everyone in the family. I’ve taken the kids there before and we loved it. The park’s hosting its Summer kickoff on Memorial Day (May 27th). Go to www.greatwolf.com/poconos to see all that the park has to offer.

*The Poconos has a myriad of things to do. Just make your way there and you’ll find plenty of resorts, parks, lakeside beaches, shows and restaurants. Or even outlet shopping. More details can be found at www.800poconos.com

*Patriot New Arts Fest is an arts festival in our state capital, Harrisburg over Memorial Day weekend. It’s a huge cultural celebration. It features arts/crafts, music and entertainment. If you have the time to get down to the capital, check it out. It’s very popular… and even if you don’t get to the festival, being in the historic city is a sight to take in as well.

Easy Grilling Recipe

Heather’s (not our Heather) Grilled Salmon

Ingredients

Serves 4 people

-1/4 cup brown sugar

-1/4 olive oil

-1/4 cup soy sauce

-2 tsp lemon pepper

-1 tsp dried thyme

-1 tsp dried basil

-1 tsp dried parsley

-1/2 tsp garlic powder

-4 (6 ounces) Salmon Fillets

Directions:

1. Whisk together the brown sugar, oil, soy sauce, lemon pepper, thyme, basil, parsley and garlic powder  in a bowl, then pour into a resealable plastic bag. Then add the fillets to the bag, squeeze out the excess air and seal the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for about an hour.

2. Preheat the grill, lightly oil the grates and then remove the fillets from the marinate bag. Place the fillets on the grill.

3. Grill the salmon on the grates until brown or fish flakes. About 5 minutes on each side.

~Thank you for baring with me this month and I hope you find all of this information beneficial to your Memorial preparations.~

We look forward to seeing you again at our Salon!

-Frank and the Stylists

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Happy April Fool’s Day!

This holiday was never that serious for most people, but in the Barone house, we like to laugh… at the expense of others. The older ones would always fool us with easy jokes and fibs about chores that we needed to do, but as the young ones we were good about setting up the older ones.

Ed and Jim were brilliant. My sister, Antonia, had the most beautiful hair and she loved to spend time combing it. On one April day, Ed took honey from the kitchen and added it to her shampoo. He retreated to our bedroom just in the nick of time as a loud scream came from the bathroom. Mom went in to see what happened and she was so confused by the thick and sticky consistency of the shampoo. We burst into laughter, but tried to keep it low enough so they couldn’t identify Ed as the culprit. Mom told her that she’d just need to spend more time running hot water through her hair to get the honey out. What’s fun for me is to see my kids finding clever ways to trick each other. Bella’s been contemplating a way to forge a love note for Carmen from her latest crush. Some might see it as cruel, but I think it’ll get a good laugh for everyone.

This month marks the beginning of wedding season with Spring, Summer and into Fall offering some of the best weather and definitely a better scenery (flowers, greenery, warmth). In preparation for all of that special day, I want to offer our services in whatever way possible. With our spacious Academy clinic floor, I think it’s ideal to spend a portion of your day, beautifying and rallying with your close friends and family before exchanging “I Do’s.” We’d like to open our doors to you and hope to add to the excitement. See below.

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Bridal Showers/Preparations by B3G

In January we participated in the annual Bridal Expo in town and now we’d like to follow up with an offer to all the brides to be. Come into the salon with the following text (whether a print out or a screenshot) and get 10% off of any service:

On behalf of all of us here at Barone 3G Salon, we would like to congratulate you on your engagement. We hope that you enjoyed the bridal expo and the work that our stylists performed on the models. Our bridal team would like to meet you and answer any questions you may have. If you?ve never been to our salon we?d like to offer a chance to experience our friendly and talented staff. Bring this letter and receive 10% off any service.  You can also use this time to see if we are the right fit for your special day. Remember that when you book your wedding with us you will receive a free bridal trial and your choice of complimentary beverages and light breakfast fare.  We offer you and your bridal party a private atmosphere at our beautiful academy conveniently located on West Third Street in Williamsport. Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

The Barone 3G Team

429 Washington Blvd

Williamsport, PA 17701

570-326-3121

www.barone3gsalon.com

barone3gsalon@aol.com

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Bride’s Checklist

(Courtesy of American Bridal: www.americanbridal.com/bridchec.hmtl)

12-18 months

_____ Purchase Engagement Rings
_____ Take Engagement Photos
_____ Send Engagement Announcement to Newspaper
_____ Send Engagement Announcement by email to friends
_____ Set Wedding Budget
_____ Set Wedding Date
_____ Decide type of Wedding (Informal or Formal)
_____ Interview Wedding Consultants
_____ Determine number of guest to be invited
_____ Select Ceremony Site
_____ Select Reception Site
_____ Choose Caterer
_____ Choose Photographer
_____ Choose Videographer

6-12 months

_____ Final Selection on Wedding Rings
_____ Open joint bank accounts
_____ Take dancing lessons for first dance if you wish (start practicing)
_____ Choose and order Wedding Gown
_____ Reserve Limousine/ Wedding Transportation
_____ Choose color theme for wedding
_____ Choose bridal party
_____ Select Bridesmaid Dresses
_____ Plan details of decorations (Balloons, Flowers)
_____ Select Florist
_____ Select Musicians (Live Band, DJ, Harpist)
_____ Select Officiant (Pastor, Judge) for wedding ceremony
_____ Select Hair & Make-up Artist
_____ Shop for Trousseau & Going away attire
_____ Select Baker (Wedding Cake)

4-6 months

_____ Consult with Attorneys (Prenuptial Agreement and other legal matters)
_____ Select Bridal Registry items
_____ Select Music for Wedding Ceremony and Reception
_____ Reserve rental equipment if needed
_____ Prepare accommodations for Out of Town Guest
_____ Plan Bridal Shower Party
_____ Plan Bridesmaid luncheon
_____ Purchase Veil and Bridal Accessories.
_____ Purchase gifts for Bridal Party.
_____ Make appointment for practice session for Hair & Make-up
_____ Order Wedding Favors
_____ Review plans for Wedding Ceremony & Reception
_____ Have Mothers choose their own dresses
_____ Make Honeymoon Plans

2-3 months

_____ Pick-up wedding rings! Make sure they fit and are engraved correctly
_____ If changing your name, Order name change kit. See Name Change Checklist
_____ Update Immunization for out of country travel
_____ Send out Invitations to Out of Town Guest
_____ Make out a photographer’s Checklist.
_____ Purchase Gifts for each other
_____ Apply for Marriage License
_____ Address & Send out Invitations
_____ Select & Coordinate Wedding Ceremony Program
_____ Appoint Guestbook Attendants for Wedding Ceremony & Reception
_____ Confirm Out of Town Guest accommodations
_____ Get your Hair Trimmed
_____ Confirm & Finalize details with Florist
_____ Confirm Rehearsal Program Officiant
_____ Confirm Guest count with Caterer/Restaurant
_____ Final Fitting for Bridesmaids Dresses & Wedding Gown
_____ Select Tux Styles for Groomsmen & Fathers
_____ Finalize Wedding Day Schedule (Itinerary)
_____ Confirm Transportation Schedule
_____ Reserve restaurant for rehearsal dinner
_____ Have Bridal Shower
_____ Have Bachelor Party (Groom)
_____ Change mailing address if moving
_____ Have Formal Wedding Portrait taken
_____ Review Checklist for Wedding Day Ceremony & Reception
_____ Make reservations for Bridesmaids luncheon
_____ Complete Trousseau shopping
_____ Purchase Floater Insurance for wedding gifts (if necessary)
_____Hire security for wedding reception (if necessary)

1 Month

_____ Call guests that have not yet RSVP’d
_____ Get your teeth cleaned/whiten
_____ Confirm honeymoon plans & pick-up airline tickets
_____ Assign Wedding day helpers
_____ Keep track of gifts received and start on thank you notes
_____ Arrange for a professional to preserve and heirloom your Gown & Bouquet
_____ Pick-up Bridesmaids Dresses & Wedding Gown (Already Pressed)
_____ Start seating arrangement & prepare seating name cards
_____ Confirm final details with Florist
_____ Confirm final details with Photographer
_____ Confirm final details with Officiant
_____ Confirm final details with Videographer
_____ Confirm final details with Baker
_____ Confirm final details with Restaurant/Caterer
_____ Confirm final details with Coordinator
_____ Confirm final details for Wedding Transportation
_____ Confirm final details with Bridal party
_____ Confirm final details with Wedding Helpers
_____ Confirm final details with Rental Equipment Company
_____ Confirm final details with Musicians
_____ Double Check Attire and Accessories for Bridal Party & Yourself
_____ Confirm schedule for Hair & Make-up Artist
_____ Plan and create Wedding Day Itinerary (15 minute interval)
_____ Get a Facial

1 Week

_____ Final Guest count with Caterer/Restaurant
_____ Arrange for Postal Office to hold or forward your email during your honeymoon
_____ Relax ? take a long leisurely bath
_____ Re-confirm with Travel Agent or Airlines
_____ Review all seating arrangement with ushers and helpers
_____ Pack for Honeymoon Trip
_____ Arrange for Bridal Party, Parents & Family and Photographer and Videographer to all meet at a designated location (when taking pictures prior to the Wedding ceremony)

1-2 Days

_____ Get a Manicure & Pedicure
_____ Get a Massage
_____ Attend Wedding Rehearsal Dinner
_____ Pick-up Rental Tux for Groomsmen (Groom or Bestman)
_____ Prepare Final payment in individual envelopes for each Professional

Wedding Day

_____ Nice long bath or shower – Relax
_____ Go to Hair & Make-up appointment
_____ Get Dressed
_____ Have Fun! It’s your Wedding Day! 

I hope you found this newsletter to be helpful. If it’s not wedding season for you, I’ll be back next month with some fresh looks and ideas for warm weather and Summer.

I’ll see you at the Salon soon!

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Get Sprung!

March is one of those in-between months. We’re at the end of Winter with Spring in sight. You lose an hour of sleep, but you get more sunlight in exchange. It’s an awakening of sorts. A Spring Awakening!

Speaking of, I’m feeling more and more alive lately. Business is going well, family’s healthy and the schools are growing. It’s a blast to be behind the chair again. Hanging with my staff and seeing what they produce in our Jam Sessions, I’m so thrilled to see how talented they are. I’m not ashamed to admit that many of the young stylists are better at cutting than me. They assure me that this salon can go further beyond my years. My father would be so proud. I just need to figure out which one of my kids can take on the salon after me. My bet is on Bella (but only if she doesn’t decide to go urban like Jamal). Maybe it’s Carmen. He’s the one kid I’d invite to live with me even after he turns 18. I think Nick will be a professional athlete, so he’s out. It could be my little lady Lena… Who knows!? I’m getting ahead of myself.

For the time being, I’m looking forward to a new season. We’ve had plenty of time in the snowy Poconos this season, now I’m looking forward to taking the kids fishing and teaching them how to filet their catch. After that, we’ll be into grilling season. Bring it on!

With this newsletter, I’m going to be a little different. I want to talk Easter. We’ll talk Easter ideas and styles… and one of my Mom’s recipes. I hope this is a helpful read.

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 Easter: Fun Facts 

-The most popular hymn sung on Easter Sunday is “Christ The Lord Has Risen Today.”

-White Trumphet Lillies, which symbolize grace, purity and virtue, are the most decorated flower during the Easter season.

-Among fresh flower gift bouquets purchased for the holiday, mixed flower arrangements head the list at 34%, followed by daffodils/iris/tulips at 15%, and roses at 9%.

-The Easter Bunny as a holiday deliverer of candy and eggs is thought to have started in Germany during the Middle Ages.

-Each year, candy manufacturers produce more than 90 million chocolate Easter bunnies for Easter.

-Seventy-six percent of Americans eat the ears on the Chocolate Bunny first.

-Coloring eggs was brought to a high art when medieval English kings dispersed hundreds of decorated, gold-leafed eggs throughout the royal household at Easter.

-The largest decorated Easter egg was made in Alcochete, Portugal in 2008 measuring more than 48 ft. long and a little over 27 feet in diameter.

-According to the Guinness Book of World Records the largest Easter egg ever made was unveiled in Cortenuova, Italy in 2011 weighing in at 8,968 lbs. of dark chocolate and marshmallow.

-16 Billion jelly beans are produced every year in the US.

(provided by www.chiff.com)

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Easter: HairStyles 

(courtesy of rollingout.com/20-fabulous-easter-styles)

Just Kidding! But definitely creative! Go ahead, Girl, with your bad selves!

More classic:

This light, effortless look is both simple curls and a pull-back. Nicely done, easy and allows those of you who love to wear your Easter hats to look good regardless.

**Did you know that the Easter Parade originated from New York women who would dawn their special hats on their way up Fifth Avenue heading to St. Patrick’s Cathedral? Interesting, huh?**

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Easter Recipe: Sweet and Spicy Glazed Ham

Prep Time: 10 mins

Total Time: 2 hrs and 25 mins

Serves: 20 people           

6- to 8-lb fully cooked smoked bone-in ham

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/3 cup maple-flavored syrup

1/2 teaspoon ground mustard

1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/8 teaspoon ground ginger

1/8 teaspoon ground cloves

Dash of ground nutmeg

Step 1:  Heat oven to 325°F. Line shallow roasting pan with foil. Place ham, cut side down, on rack in pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is in thickest part of ham and does not touch bone.

Step 2: Bake uncovered about 1 hour 30 minutes or until thermometer reads 135°F to 140°F. Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix remaining ingredients. Brush over ham during last 30 minutes of baking.

Step 3: Cover ham loosely with foil and let stand 10 to 15 minutes for easier carving. 

(Credit: Empire State Building/Facebook)

Happy New Year!

I don’t know about you, but I feel like I overdosed on the Holiday Cheer and Christmas Spirit this year. It was an exciting time for me and my kids. I was so touched by how the kids were so thrilled to watch me open up gifts that they bought for me. They are all sprouting into mature, respectful kids. Carmen and Isabella are great role models to Nicolas and Alena. While Jamal didn’t come home for the holiday, his presence was felt nonetheless (He sent the picture at the top of this newsletter). My brother, Ed and his wife, Lorraine, hosted the typical Barone antics with a beautiful feast and a night full of traditions including our usual ROAST. We had a ton of laughs! My beautiful mother always glows when she has her family together around Christmas. This year, she prepared her delicious biscotti and Italian cookies which no one else comes close to making them as good.

Christmas celebrations were followed by many days of leftovers leading up to New Years Eve. Now, my bedtime falls many hours before Ball actually drops, but I tried to stay up this year. I lasted until about 11:30 before the snores took over and I finally gave into the sandman. I stayed up long enough to define my expectations and resolutions for this upcoming year. I understand that it’s bad luck to share your resolution, but I will say that I’m planning to work hard to make Barone 3G Salon (and potentially salons) a more memorable experience. We’re tossing around ideas to hire someone at the front desk, possibly expand our current space and add a spa-like environment. I’ll keep you in the loop as things change because I certainly want you to know we’re doing these things for you.

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New Color, New Hairstyles 2013: Women

Wavy, Perfect Curls are easy for anyone to achieve thanks to the curling wand. Trade in your curling iron for a curling wand and you’ll achieve beautiful curls at home.

Braids may have disappeared for most of last year, but this year play around with loose, side braids, sweeping braids across the front of your hair or an individual braid among long hair. Have fun with this style.

Angled Bobs, along with other shorter styles (Pixies and Crops), can give you a youthful, vivacious character or make you look more polished. These short styles will have a solid moment this year, so try something new and fun.

Messy, Bed-hair hairstyles will make more of a debut this upcoming Spring. The idea is to look cool, casual and ironic, but also look sophisticated. This style is also known for being the Undone Updo.

Swept Over/Sleek hair may get a little more clean and fresh. From an extreme part on one side to adding in a braid to add the lean, creative touch, this style will draw a lot of flattering attention to the natural beauty of your face.

Pixie haircuts shave years off your actual age and blur the lines of playful and professional. All you have to do is touch it up to keep it clean.

Cropped hair, as mentioned before with short hairstyles, will do wonders to your age and appearance. Add in a vibrant color, something Reverse Ombre/Bold and you’ll turn plenty of heads with a soften face grabbing the spotlight.

Dipped Ends and Pop of Colors, or if you’re really daring,Rainbow Streaks are among some of the exciting color styles to dominate 2013.

New Hairstyles 2013: Men

Slick/Swept Over hair, Loose/Textured hairstyles, Undercut(inspired by the 1920s) and Medium/Shoulder Length hair are all projecting that casual, yet polished looks that men will rock all through the runways this Spring in New York.

(Credit: Squidoo.com)

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Beauty Resolutions for 2013 (for Men and Women)

- Wash your Face every night (or wipe with cleaning towelette).

- Stop biting your Nails. If necessary, polish your nails so that you don’t want to nibble. You can get worms from the dirt under your nails.

- Avoid taking steamy showers. Believe it or not, Super Hot Water dries out your skin.

- Change your daily moisturizer to always have a SPF. Even in colder weather, some of the harshest UV rays come through. Increase your SPF to 30 or above and apply it to the back of your hands, neck, ears and if you’re bald, your scalp.

- Floss daily. Brushing alone only get to 65% of your teeth. Flossing gets the other 35%. Plus, it strengthens your gums.

- Apply your moisturizers before you completely towel off. It will lock in more of the moisturizers and your skin will look better.

- Eat Healthier, or atleast know which foods are good for your skin. Some of these foods include: Berries, Yogurt, Water-rich fruits, Wild Salmon, Almonds, Oysters, Avocado, Dark Chocolate and more zinc, copper and selenium rich foods.

**These are just a few resolutions to consider. If you want a more complete listing, check out realbeauty.com.**

It’s a New Year and an opportunity for a Fresh Start. Change up some things, try something you’ve always wanted to do. If you mess up your resolution, don’t fret and just try to keep on track. Miss a day? That’s fine. Miss a month, swing by the salon for some encouragement. We’re here for you.

Looking forward to this upcoming year!

See you around the Salon!

-Frank and the Stylists

Santa’s near…

Santa Clause is coming to town this month. While my kids are all at ages where they think it’s uncool or that he’s not believable, I think it’s a great tale to remind us of the importance of good deeds. When nine of us were growing up in Mom and Dad’s house on Glenwood Ave, we’d celebrate the feast of the seven fishes and then as we all got older, we’d go to Midnight Mass. The lessons of the Christmas gospel were always about taking care of each other. Now, fully grown, my brothers and sisters still come together just after Christmas to celebrate with lots of food and all of our hearty laughs and the traditional gag gifts with the roasting to follow.

My Gift to All of You…

When you come into the salon over the next few weeks, you might notice something more than just the holiday decorations. I’m returning to my favorite place: being behind the chair. I’ve been hungry to get creative again and since Jamal is taking a huge weight off of me in the Academies, I can come back and change the world of haircutting… Again!

As of the beginning of this month, I’ll be working at the Salon a few days a week and I’ll be happy to see you around.

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Holiday Collection/Bell Ringing for Salvation Army

Inspired by the lessons of the many Midnight Masses, our staff will be volunteering to help collect money for Salvation Army at Kmart on Dec 6th from 5pm to 8pm and again on Dec 8th from 9am to 9pm at Sam’s Club. We do this every year as one of the many ways to give back to the community.

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Perfect Holiday Gifts!

If you’ve been assigned someone you barely know for Secret Santa or looking for a gift with endless uses for your friends or family, stop by the Salon and purchase:

Gift Card. You can put any service or value on these cards, yet the experience is priceless.

OR…

Custom Made Gift Baskets containing products tailored to your hair/face and body needs. You know Heather will hook you up with the best products on the market.

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Noteworthy Services (especially with all of the Shopping)

Holiday shopping is going to be heavy on your feet, so show them some love. Set up an appointment for a pedicure and sit back in our throne and recharge for your next round of shopping.

New: Paraffin Manicure, which combines nail polishing and buffing with skin softening and moisturizing. This treatment replaces the lotion once rubbed into your skin with a coat of paraffin wax. The wax can be left on for five minutes or up to an hour. It’s oil characters penetrate your layers of skin and naturally soften your skin. The results of this manicure and treatment last longer than a traditional process. Come and try it for yourself.

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Recipe: Three Chocolate Chip Cookies

Courtesy Paula Deen (Food Network)

Prep Time: 20 min

Inactive Prep Time: –

Cook Time: 12 min

Level: Easy

Serves: 3 dozen

Ingredients

• 1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 3/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons baking soda
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 (12-ounce) package semisweet chocolate morsels
• 1 cup milk chocolate morsels
• 3 (1-ounce) squares bittersweet chocolate, chopped
• 1 cup almond brickle chips

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease baking sheets.

With an electric mixer, beat butter and shortening at medium speed until creamy; gradually add sugars, beating until fluffy. Add eggs and vanilla, beating well.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda and salt; gradually add to butter mixture, beating until blended. Stir in chocolate morsels and almond brickle chips. Drop cookies by 1/4 cupfuls about 3-inches apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 11 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. Let cool for 2 minutes on baking sheets. Remove to wire racks to cool.

**I can promise you these are the best cookies I’ve tasted (aside from my Mom’s recipes)!**

Happy Holidays! Merry Christmas! Happy Hanukkah!

Enjoy the Season with family and friends! We’ll see you around the Salon!

-Frank & the Stylists

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As I was preparing this month’s newsletter with themes of being thankful and sharing in the holidays with family and loved ones, something happened. Many of you probably know my son, Jamal, lives in New York City and just before Halloween, the coast of New Jersey and New York were hit by something major: Hurricane Sandy. On Sunday, October 28th, Jamal reached out to me to let me know he was readying himself and his place for the storm. He lives in Lower Manhattan, on the West side, in the Chelsea neighborhood. I told him to keep me posted on the situation as well as to keep his mother, Gloria, in the loop on the storm’s conditions. Gloria was very nervous to know her baby was in danger, even though he’s in a Zone of the city that didn’t need to evaluate and was far enough away from the water that it wouldn’t affect him.

By Monday evening, the storm arrived at Manhattan. Around 8pm, Jamal sent a text message with a picture of some of the damage down the street from him, including a four story building with two floors exposed after its facade collapsed. Within the hour, he lost power in his apartment which didn’t return for another four days (because the flood waters caused an explosion at the electric transformer station nearby). From what he tells me, initially, it was exciting to live the “primitive” lifestyle with candles since he has a gas stove, but after the hot water tank ran out, the fun was over. He stayed with friends in other areas of the city, but describes his experience as being a war zone resident who had to migrate to other parts of the city in order to get power, take a shower, cell phone reception and heat. Since then, Jamal’s more grateful for all of the utilities we take for granted in addition to all of the love and opportunities he has in his life.

This month is always a time a reflection for me. As Thanksgiving nears and my family comes together, I’m in my glory. Growing up in a big family was such a privilege (although, I might not always like it). While we didn’t have much as far as material, we had lots of laughs and to this day, a lot of love. I’m always thankful for my Mom and Dad. God bless them for raising a group of dynamic and successful kids. I can only hope to do the same.

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A Day of Pampering at Divine Providence

Heather gathered some of the students at Barone Beauty Academy to go to the Hospice Unit at Divine Providence for a spa day. They set up their blow-driers and kits to treat the staff to some much appreciated pampering. This was an idea of the hospice coordinator, Linda Weindhardt Younes, and we’ve always been happy to get involved in the community. Philanthropy is an important tenant to overall success.

Next month, you’ll see us ringing the bells and collecting coins for Salvation Army throughout town.

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Our Promise Statement (to You!)

Our Promise is to inspire every client to achieve their personal best, through our personal best. We provide a warm, inviting environment to every guest that walks through the door. We strive to employ a staff that provides exceptional service while using the latest techniques in every aspect of our creations. We are honored with the relationships that have been developed with you. It is because of you that Barone 3G (formerly Tony’s Stylists) continues to serve. 

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Search for a Receptionist

We are on a search for the Glue to our Salon. We are looking for a dynamic, friendly, warm and professional person who is skilled in managing our staff’s time and appointment books as well as our guests’ experience. This ambassador is excellent at multi-tasking, organizing our front desk, acting as the liaison between our stylists and our guests. As our Receptionist, you will be the ultimate communicator and understand that you are the soul of our salon. If you are interested in applying for this job, please send an email to Heather Diemer at hdiemer@barone3gsalon.com.

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Noteworthy Products

Honey & Oat Shampoo and Conditioner

Continuing with the emphasis of moisturizing your hair during the colder months, these products are a pair of lightweight formula, rebuilding damaged hair where necessary and repairs cell damage and leaves your hair feeling soft and looking healthy.

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How Cute is She: Alena on Halloween

Thought I’d throw in this adorable picture of Lena. She’s looking forward to Turkey Day!

We hope to see you during the Holiday season here at Barone 3G!

-Frank & the Stylists

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I’m sorry this Newsletter is late… I’m blaming Jack Frost!

October is now and the Barone family is in full speed. Carmen’s loving Middle School (and courting girls for dates), Nick’s dominating in Football (getting stopped by many thinking that he’s scholarship worthy), Alena’s started Kindergarten (no longer nervous or throwing up before school like my sister Mary Kay), Bella’s the most popular girl in her class (or so she says) and Jamal’s transforming the family business (a couple of years until I pass the torch). I’m so proud of my kids and I love them so much. One night while Jamal was home, we all sat at the dinner table, catching up on what we’ve been doing and, of course, Nick took the brunt of everyone’s jokes. He’s a talented kid, but we got to keep his ego in check (otherwise, he could get in over his head). We had a lot of laughs during that dinner. Carm told us he still wants to go Trick or Treating on Halloween this year and Nick thinks he can get an older girl (one of Bella’s friends). I can’t help but to wonder where they got it from. It’s Jim and Ed while Bella and Lena are Ann and Mary Kay.

Now in the middle of October, the weather is getting colder and I think it’s a great opportunity to emphasize the importance of moisturizing your hair much like your skin. Toward the end of this note, I’m going to highlight a product that would be good to pick up before Jack Frost attacks.

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Reception Highlights

On the First of October, we hosted a gathering at our Salon, excited to treat our guests to a night of beauty and rewards and food. While the attendance was not what we hoped, we had fun. A couple of loyalists came in, got styled and their make up touched up, but it ultimately became a staff party. My wonderful mother, Jean, came to party, too. Here are some pictures from the event:

We’re taking some lessons from this first (of many) party and next time, we’ll schedule it on a different day. Perhaps a Sunday afternoon or a Friday night instead of a Monday night. Be on the lookout for future invitations.

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Stylists to Label M’s Training in New Jersey

Brittany, Rachel and Niles went to Label M’s headquarters in New Jersey for more training on edge-cutting and undercuts. They’ve brought some new techniques back to the Salon to share with the crew. When you see them next, ask them about it… or to show you there stuff. Check out some of these pictures from their training:

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Keep it Moist: Davines Momo Shampoo and Conditioner

Although it may be hard to take hair advice from me (since I don’t have any), please consider your hair’s moisture as important as your face (no one wants wrinkles or noticeably damaged hair). Here are two products I stand wholeheartedly behind (but if you have further questions, ask Heather about these products. She’s a product encyclopedia):

Davines Momo Shampoo

Shampooing your hair is not only to clean it, but to add nutrients to make for healthy, detangled hair. It adds to the flow and appearance of natural beauty. Momo Shampoo is a valued product derived of renewable nutrients, stimulating your hair cells and keeping your hair healthy.

Davines Momo Conditioner

Conditioning your hair is about rehydrating after the shampoo cleaned it. Momo Conditioner adds incredible moisture, natural shine and a beautiful herbal scent. Strong enough to combat Jack Frost.

If you want to know more about these products, reach out to Heather and she’ll find the best products for you.

It took me a while to sit down and write this newsletter, but you will be hearing from me in a matter of about two weeks with another note about the family, Fall sports and preparation for the holiday season that we all love.

See you soon at the Salon!

-Frank and the Stylists

P.S. You can always find us on Facebook: Barone 3G Salon or at www.barone3gsalon.com

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When Tony met Deb…

When someone dedicates 25 Years Of Passion and Heart, “Thank You” just doesn’t seem to quantify the amount of respect and gratitude that I have for Deb Johnson. This month marks her twenty fifth year working at Tony’s Stylists, now Barone 3G Salon and I can remember the young girl from Snyder County in the blue flowered dress like it was last month. Time flies when you’re surrounded by talented people, but I recall her first day at the salon. Dad hired her as a receptionist and within months, he taught her how to cut and style hair. Within no time, she mastered men’s haircuts and specialty perms and became an integral part of the team. She’s been certified in many color lines including Davines, which we carry. More recently, she’s a role model for the newer stylists, showing them more effective techniques and how to build their clientele.

Beyond these walls, Deb has 2 sons, 1 daughter and 6 grandchildren. This (grand)mother couldn’t be more proud of her grandchildren who make her feel so lucky to watch them grow up and become their own person. At the end of September, she plans to visit one of her sons, daughter-in-law and grandson in Utah. You can imagine by the way Deb has dedicated herself to working with us, those grandkids feel so much love and adoration. As Dad would say, “Deb, you’re a heck of a lady!” Next time you see her in salon, please echo our gratitude and show her some love. We couldn’t be more privileged to have her as a leader in this salon.

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New Faces

In the coming days, you’ll see two new members of the team, Rachel and Megan. These two recent graduates join us with a lot of excitement and ambition. They will likely be the face to welcome you as you arrive, answer your calls, keep the salon spotless and assist in shampooing and offer you one of our many complimentary services (beverages, hand massages and touchups).

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Trends for Fall 2012

(Here are some styles that will easily transition from the runway to freeways and Main Street)

  

Slicked Back Hair- Make it look sleek, easy and effortless. Take a good product, a comb and pull it back or part your hair. Let it shine.

Low Volume, Textured Hair- Street style inspired. This is a more matted down look rather than full bodied. It emphasizes silhouette (with your face), may even look fine. This style looks more natural… even after a few days whether you wash your hair or not.

Statement Hair Accessories- A little embellishment, such as ceremonial floral pieces, cosmic hairpins, headbands and decorative hair clips, can compliment simple, pulled back hair. Less work, but can be a great conversation starter.

Braided/Twisted Hair- Braid a portion of your hair into a crown or twist and tie it into a bun. Create a braided look that combines fresh looking, healthy hair with a little art like braided crowns, headbands or halfups.

Mark Your Calendar

Evening Reception at Barone 3G Salon

Monday, October 1st, 6-8pm

The team and I would love to invite you to come in and eat, drink and be merry! We’ll have food and drinks, raffle off a number of products and services, offer complimentary services, massages and music. I’ll be on hand to reconnect and share some laugh. If you have any questions about the event, contact my son, Jamal, at jbarone@baronebeautyacademy.com. I hope to see you there.

Fall’s near and while vacation season may be over, we’ll have plenty of Holidays to celebrate in the coming months. I’ll see you around the Salon!

Keep in mind: When you come in for your appointment, we’ve got beverages for you as well as offer hand/head massages and makeup touchups (and it’s all included in your experience).

-Frank and the Stylists

We are sorry for the inconvenience, but promise better trained stylists as a result of these classes.

The dog days of Summer are here. This is the time when families and friends go on vacation to get away before back to school preparations. I remember many trips to Albany to visit my Dad’s uncle and cousins. At least five of us kids, Mom and Dad would be packed into Mom’s station wagon to trek for about six hours to reconnect with our family. Whenever bored, Jim and I would pick on Mary Kaye or Ed to get them to cry, agitating Dad. He’d yell for us to knock it off and we’d be startled for a second then burst into laughter.

Early in the summer, Carmen, Nick and I went to the Outer Banks. We had a blast! Every so often, they claim they were bored, so I’d remind them of the house chores they could do to occupy their boredom. One morning, we took a boat out into the ocean and dolphins swam along side us, exciting the boys. That was a beautiful moment that put every thing in perspective: Family means every thing to me. Consider yourself a part of my extended family.

In Case You Haven’t Heard… My son, Jamal, joined our team as a Part-time Marketing Director for the salon and both of our schools. I’m excited that he’s going to help continue to build upon my Father and my Grandfather’s dreams. Soon enough, this salon may be renamed Barone 4G, but we’re going to be better than any cellular network. While he still lives in New York City, you’ll probably see a lot more of him around here. I’m proud of him and ready for his direction!

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New Color Technique:

FLAMBOYAGE is a brilliant method of coloring developed by Davines artistic director, Angelo Seminara. Using Flamboyage Meche paper (instead of foils), this technique creates beautiful, subtle blending of your natural color and accentuating the additional colors. This is fantastic for lightening and darkening hair and more about blending instead of highlighting, so you’ll see less of the regrowth effect.

Stop in and find out more about Flamboyage coloring techniques. We’ll be happy to set you up with a color appointment and show you the difference. Before and After photo shots taken, too.

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Featured Products Line:

YOUNGBLOOD cosmetics is a line of mineral-derived, beauty enhancing and healthy makeup products that allow women to highlight their features while looking naturally gorgeous. This line was recently featured in ELLE magazine and while the name may be off-putting, we’d love to share their products with you.

In their own words, “A woman deserves to be appreciated, respected and admired.”

From lip gloss to blush, lipstick to eye liner, Come in and get a Touch Up from one of my stylists and we hope you’ll be inspired to use these products on your own.

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Upcoming Event: Reception at the Salon

Monday, October 1st- Heather, B3G crew and I would love to invite you to Barone 3G Salon for a night of food, drinks and music. We’ll have product specials and raffle off some prizes as well. More details will be available in our next newsletter, but we hope you can join us for a good old time!

With the school year approaching, we invite you to schedule appointments for your family so everyone can look Fresh for school, work and celebrations. Three generations of stylists have your best looks in mind!

Head and hand massages, beverages and makeup touch ups are always complimentary.

See you at the Salon!

-Frank & the Stylists

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