Celebrity Style DIY Hair Camp Announced for November!

Blake Lively, Cara Delevingne, Kate Middleton, Kim Kardashian-West: The hottest celebrity hair styling tips and tricks will be revealed for holiday party season.

CHICAGO, IL – OCTOBER 28, 2016 – Just in time for holiday parties and family gatherings, Chicago women will look like they’ve just stepped onto the red carpet with hairstyles worn by models, Hollywood celebrities, and English royalty! This November, guests at Blowtique’s DIY Hair Camp will learn how to perfect the latest celebrity hairstyles from some of Chicago’s finest and most respected industry professionals.

Master Stylists and Master Colorists at Blowtique, Chicago’s original luxury blow-out salon, will bring their expertise to a limited number of guests at an exclusive DIY Hair Camp on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile. The Hair Camp will teach women the secrets behind hairstyles seen on Blake Lively, Cara Delevingne, Kim Kardashian-West and The Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton.

“Ladies come into our salon daily requesting a certain celebrity look,” says Danielle Reilly, Creative Director of Blowtique. “We decided to build a DIY Hair Camp series around the celebrities that garner the utmost hair envy. In our Hair Camp, women will learn how to perfect the latest hair trends at home – all in time for the Holiday party season.”

Each Monday in November, DIY Hair Camp attendees will be taught how to perfect a different celebrity’s most requested hairstyles.

November 7 – Blake Lively

Perfect Beach Waves and BoHo-inspired up-dos.

 

November 14 – Cara Delevingne

“I woke up like this”  hair. A Master Makeup Artist will be featured, offering individual mini-tutorials on how to achieve Cara’s famous brows.

 

November 21 – Kate Middleton

signature Big Curly Blow-Out and Elegant Chignon, perfect for the Holiday party season.

November 28 – Kim Kardashian-West

eclectic and always on-trend hairstyles including Boxer Braids, Glam Bouffants, and attendant’s choice of Kim’s current looks. Our Master Makeup Artist will join us again for Kardashian-inspired tutorials.

 

Blowtique DIY Hair Camp:

Cost: $25 per person & BYOB

Discount: $20 for Full Access Rewards Members at The Shops at North Bridge!

Address: Blowtique, Level 3, The Shops at North Bridge (Nordstrom’s Building)

520 N Michigan Avenue, Chicago IL 60611.

To book visit https://www.eventbrite.com/e/diy-hair-camp-tickets-27782463095

 

 

About Blowtique :

Launched in 2012 as Chicago’s original blow-out hair salon, Blowtique has become synonymous with luxury and style. With a team of Master Stylists trained to exacting European standards, this first-of-its-kind salon has evolved into a full-service experience for men and women which offering customized haircuts, coloring, and makeup while perfecting an exclusive “brush only” blow-out technique that’s imitated by some and perfected by only one. Blowtique has luxury salons on Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and in Chicago’s Gold Coast neighborhood. For a full menu of services and to schedule your appointment, visit Blowtique.com.

New York Fashion Week: 2017 Spring Style Agenda

Here – we’ve made it easy for you. After a fabulous (and maybe disorienting) week of New York Fashion Week S/S 2017 blowing up our social media, the Blowtique team is here to break it down and give you the major trends on our personal style agenda.

UNDONE, LOW KEY ELABORATE

Down low, low key, however you want to put it, the way to make a statement this year is not to. The way to master this undone look is to pull together an unfinished twisted pony or knot with most of, but not all of, your hair. This is even simpler than the half-up top knot. Think of it as a half-down twist – it can be as uncomplicated, or complicated as you like.

 

 

Josie Natori (PC: IMAXTREE)

Charles Youssef (PC: GETTY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I know what you’re thinking – every time you try to pull together the undone look it turns out flat instead of elegant. Blowtique can help with this! Make an appointment with one of our master stylists and we’ll give you that casually elaborate appearance.

 

 

RAIN CRUMBLES INTO GLITTER

Yes, that is a Frank Ocean reference. It is now also a NYFW (S/S 2017) reference. We saw a lot of wet hair on the runway, and whether the goal was sexy sweaty or caught in the pouring rain, what stuck with us was the glittery shine of slicked back locks. Pair this with smudgy eye shadow or liner and you’ll be sure to make a statement.

 

 

Hood By Air (Photographed by Driely S)

ALTUZARRA (PC: IMAXTREE)

 

 

I know, I know, we love that effortless, wet hair don’t care look, but we don’t actually want to walk around with wet or sweaty hair, right? Make an appointment at Blowtique and we can give you that natural rebellious appearance with a touch of extravagance.

 

 

 

 

 

SURFER BOY BEAUTY

All beach, everything.

Alexander Wang (PC: GETTY)

Alexander Wang’s surfer babes blew us away with their perfectly natural and sun kissed makeup combined with shaggy beach blonde bobs. Blowtique can easily recreate these cool, piecey, deconstructed waves.

 

Alexander Wang (PC: IMAXTREE)

Alexander Wang (Photo: Yannis Vlamos / Indigital.tv)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Making an appointment with Blowtique is easier than dunking your head in salt water – trust me.

 

CHOOSE YOUR OWN ADVENTURE: HIDDEN BRAIDS OR HAIR DRESSING

Make a statement by quietly revealing a secluded surprise or go full on party stopper with fanciful hair decor. Whichever one you choose, you’re sure to turn heads.

Jonathan Simkhai (PC: Getty)

 

 

 

Jonathan Simkhai‘s models were subtlety astonishing with woven braids hidden in very textured hair.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Rodarte had a very different take on hair dressing – by using excess strips of fabric from the dresses, master hairstylist Odile Gilbert created barrettes and reverse headbands to be worn on top of soft, silky hair.

RODARTE (PC: IMAXTREE)

 

You can look like you’ve just stepped onto a Fashion Week runway thanks to the Master Stylists and Master Colorists of Blowtique, a first-of-its-kind luxury blow-out salon along Chicago’s Magnificent Mile and in the Gold Coast neighborhood. With New York Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, and Milan Fashion Week in process, Master Stylists and Master Colorists from Europe bring their experience and skills to Blowtique to offer Chicago women this fall’s top hair trends.

Blowtique is the only blow out bar in Chicago that offers the full hair experience – cut, color, and styling. Our Blowtique team is dying to recreate these looks for you!

Disclaimer: We do not have any hair dressings for sale, but you are welcome to bring in your own and we will place and style as you wish.

 

#backtoschool Chic with GITMom

The Blowtique Team was ecstatic to welcome back one of our favorite clients, Eirene Heidelberger, for there is a shining charisma to her that refuses to be overlooked. Eirene is the founder, president, and CEO of GITMom, a company that empowers mothers to “Get It Together!” This service is momentous not only because Eirene positively affects the lives of so many families, but because Eirene knows that the most important thing for a mother to do is to put herself first.

Eirene in front of our beautiful Huron location.

In the spirit of Back to School week, we invited Eirene into Blowtique on Huron for an easy morning of blowouts and beauty talk.

Question: Take us through your daily beauty routine.

The process: Half way through the Half-Up Topknot with our Master Stylist Eimear

Eirene: My daily routine is focused on taking really good care of my skin with products my dermatologist recommends and I often joke that I live at her office. I rarely wear any make-up on a daily basis and believe in the bare face movement. I am 45 years old and have three young boys, I run a business and live in the city of Chicago, my life is filled with constant stressors, but I feel strongly about not skimping on the health of my skin and though it’s costly, it’s worth it because I feel confident when I am fresh faced. I save a lot of time by not applying makeup every day. Don’t get me wrong – I love getting dressed up and looking girly, but it takes A LOT of time to pull together a complete look so I choose my moments wisely when I’m going to commit to going through all of that work to make sure it’s justified.

Question: Do you have a go-to hairstyle? 

Eirene: I do! I love when my hair has volume, but not Texas height, and the ends are flippy and the style has movement without any hairspray. I love when my hair is soft and flirty. Plus, this look lends itself to an easy pony for a day, or even two, after a really great blow out.

Question: How do you take care of yourself when you’re completely mommed out? What’s most important to you (i.e. skin, hair, body, etc.)?

Eirene: I take care of my mental health and take a siesta. Putting myself in a time out in bed with any of The Real Housewives on TV and checking out for an hour by taking a quick cat nap does everything to change my bad mood and perspective into a more calm and carefree one. I put my phone and the to-do list aside and it’s just me and my remote until I’m recharged.

Question: Do you vary your look season to season? How does your routine change in the summer vs. winter?

Eirene: I just had my bangs cut from a side sweep to straight and blunt for a new look and I am loving it.

Question: What are a few of the season’s best hair trends?

Eirene: Right now I am loving big hair at the roots with lots of textured curls which any type of hair length can pull off and add interest to a person’s face and their personal style. Or, a classic deep side part with a slick pony gives any busy woman a chic pulled together look in minutes.

Question: Biggest beauty splurges?

Eirene: The skin treatments I get from my dermatologist to smooth my wrinkles and tighten my skin. Since I started regular medical facials and botox my skin is tighter and brighter and I look and feel refreshed.

Question: Whose hair do you envy?

Eirene: Blake Lively can do no wrong in my book because she always stays true to her all-American look of long hair with bouncy curls, yet styles them to fit her outfit and uses her hair as an extension of the clothes.

Question: What’s a style you’d love to try at Blowtique?

Eirene: I would love to try a topknot. I am not good at “hair tricks” and would love to learn how to re-create this fun look by myself.

Eirene’s Before & After

 

 

 

Fashion Trends for Fall 2014!

Right before our very eyes, the summer days are becoming shorter and is fall nearly knocking on our doors!

Luckily enough, fall is a killer time for fashion!

Below, find the latest fall fashion trends and where you can purchase an affordable equivalent!

Midi Length Skirts!

This midi length skirt paired with a button-up blouse or a light, cropped cardigan is perfect for weather that’s not too cold, but not too hot!

Find this skirt online at H&M:

http://www.hm.com/us/product/23088?article=23088-A

The Perfect Chunky Knit!

It is so fortunate that something so big and comfy is so cute and stylish!

Bring on the big chunky knits!!

Find this cable, knit sweater online at Gap:

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1018497&vid=1&pid=982238022

Faux Fur is Making a Comeback! 

Faux fur makes a serious, sassy statement and won’t break the bank either! Add a little faux fur to your outfit for an edgy statement that declares just the right amount of “I’m so good, I’m bad.”

Find this faux fur vest at online at Zara:

http://www.zara.com/us/en/trf/outerwear/colored-fur-vest-c665507p2099060.html

The Casual, Sporty Look

Luckily, there’s a look that allows us females to dress down if we choose: the sporty look!

This look allows you to declare just how fashionable you are with a touch of simplicity and playfulness.

Complete this look with the perfect track pant, available at Gap:

http://www.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=1018804&vid=1&pid=142547002

The Tailored Suit

A tailored suit paired with a flat pair of tennis shoes says, “I mean business, and I also mean to be comfortable about it!”

This look declares confidence while also staying true to the classic idea of a nicely fitted suit.

This suit is available online at Zara:

http://www.zara.com/us/en/woman/office/blazer-with-button-c668019p2206035.html

Leave us a comment below! We would love to hear your thoughts on fall fashion for 2014!

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@BlowtiqueSalon

Glamour Magazine’s Forever 21 Picks!

Who doesn’t like editor approved pieces for bargain prices?

Check out Glamour Magazine’s favorite Forever 21 picks!

http://www.forever21.com/Product/Category.aspx?br=f21&category=Promo_Glamour-Mag-Editors-List&utm_source=blog&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=editorslist

Below are some sneak peaks of these on trend and budget-friendly items.  All are available on Forever21.com.

Happy Shopping!

Blowtique Team XOXO