Mickey Bolek, owner of Michael Anthony Salon, Washington, DC, is excited to share some big news about a new service that uses a wonderful, innovative new product called Curl Cult – find out more about why this is NOT your mama’s perm!

Maybe it’s because I “do hair”, but I am always mystified by people who love high-end fashion but then shop for a bargain haircut. It doesn’t make sense to spend a fortune on great designer dresses and boots, which you wear every so often – and then try to save on a haircut, which you “wear” every day.  Here’s why you shouldn’t cut corners when it comes to your hair.

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.

Balayage is a highlighting technique that allows a stylist to paint the color on your hair, resulting in soft and natural-looking highlights. Great for transitioning hair through a “grow out” period or to go longer between color treatments.

This is the time of year when we want our hair to look its absolute best. Mickey Bolek, Michael Anthony Salon, has some tips to help you and your hair make it stunningly through the holiday season.

As a salon owner AND stylist, I hear much confusion from customers about proper tipping etiquette. Who should I tip? My stylist? The owner? The person who shampooed my hair? Times have changed and so have salons. Here is my best advice in response: 

  Old man winter is bringing his anticipated blast of cold. Sadly, the long, warm days are well behind us. Now we’ll be going in and out of dry, heated buildings into the dry cold air outside.  Add blow-drying, curling or flat ironing, and chemical treatments to your hair. It’s a recipe for disaster. What […]

When clients ask about their hair loss, I want to give good information about baldness AND make sure the answer helps the client feel better. 

For many, fall is the perfect time for fresh starts. In the salon that translates into hairstyles. What new look do you want to sport this fall? It’s an opportunity for stylists and customers to team up for a hairstyle change.

Nowadays, icy white or silver hair is a trendy shade – a serious favorite due to its cool, modern look. It is also one of the most time consuming and labor intensive hair color services.