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Finding the Best Hairstyle for Your Face Shape

Posted by Mickey B.

If you don’t know what sort of face shape you have, consult your hairstylist. They can help you determine your face shape and advise you on the best cut and hairstyle for your features.

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Contemplating Whether to “Embrace The Gray?” Let Your Stylist Be Your Guide

Posted by Mickey B.

I’m just starting to go gray – should I let it take its natural course? What if I want to go from color to natural gray? If you are contemplating whether to “embrace the gray” or cover it up, request a consultation with your stylist. Here are some things you should know.

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New Year, New Hairstyles for Men

Posted by Mickey B.

Are you looking for a new hairstyle to sharpen your look for the new year? Any great hairstyle is a combination of cut and styling. Start with the best basic cut and work with your stylist to craft some unique looks that can be worn for both work and play.

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Mickey’s Advice on the Best Hairstyles to Fit Every Face Shape

Posted by Mickey B.

What are the best hairstyles for my face shape? “What are the best hairstyles for round faces?”… or “long faces”… or “square faces”? When new clients come into the Michael Anthony Salon for that very first appointment we often hear a lament and a plea having to do with finding the perfect hairstyle for a […]

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Is Hot and Humid a Challenge For Your Hair?

Posted by Mickey B.

Summer heat and humidity take their toll on hair. Mickey Bolek, owner of Michael Anthony Salon on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, offers tips and sympathy!

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Collaboration is The Key to Your Successful Hairstyle

Posted by Mickey B.

Collaboration, you see, is the key to a successful hairstyle. When you communicate the right information, a stylist works with you to creates something you can manage at home and that complements your lifestyle.

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Popular Men’s Hairstyles and How They Look

Posted by Mickey B.

I have noticed that come spring, men tend to look for hairstyles that sharpen their look. A trend that seems to renew each year is classic barbering. Although I am not a barber, I do keep up with barbering skills and this spring I have been using them. Men are seeking variations on the classic […]

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What Makes a Hair Salon the Right One For You?

Posted by Mickey B.

Mickey Bolek, Michael Anthony Salon DC, advises people looking for a new hair salon. The best choice will match the culture of the salon with your personality.

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What If That Great New Haircut Just Isn’t Right?

Posted by Mickey B.

Sometimes when you get home with a new haircut, you realize it just is not right for you. There is nothing wrong with the cut, but now it doesn’t look like what you had in mind. Here’s what you can do.

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5 Things Hair Stylists Want Their Customers to Know

Posted by Mickey B.

I’ve been a hair stylist for a long time (30+ years), but it’s still a wonderful experience every time a new client sits in my chair. One thing I tell every new client – “Talk to me and ask questions.” Our communication is the very best way for you to leave the salon with the satisfaction […]

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