Fashion Boston - April 2009

MAITE LOPES
BRADLEY & DIEGEL

When it comes to color, we’d like to redefine the term “natural” to mean what God should have given us. Maite Lopes has a knack for creating color that no one, not even your parents, can tell wasn’t created by nature. Combine that with Lopes’s other specialty — delivering the precise color you ask for — and you’ll have exactly what the universe should have granted you: flawless hues.

I MAITE LOPES, BRADLEY & DIEGEL, 77 NEWBURY ST., 617-266-7707, BRADLEYANDDIEGEL.COM.

color and face shape to angle of your part, before settling on a hue that will flatter all of the above. Better still, you leave with a look that’s all your own — and holding its own. I ALLISON MCGARRIGLE, I SOCI SALON, 8 NEWBURY ST., 617-867-9484, ISOCISALON.COM.

➜ EVA MUSTAFAI JAMES JOSEPH SALON Color overhauls can be tricky — if not flat-out frightening. But in the hands of a master like Eva Mustafai, changing your signature shade is a no-fear proposition. Whether it’s new highlights to pump life into your bland strands or a complete transformation, Mustafai takes every last consideration, from fading and skin tone to your inevitable emotional reaction, into account. (She took two of our writers from medium blond to dark brown, and the transition was seamless.) She’s a whiz at more subtle color changes, too, but we know few people who can handle extreme transitions like she can. I EVA MUSTAFAI, JAMES JOSEPH SALON, 30 NEWBURY ST., 617-266- 7222, JAMESJOSEPHSALON.COM.

➜ MICHAEL ALBOR THE LOFT The old adage “Those who can, do; those who can’t, teach” doesn’t apply to the world of color. Case in point: Michael Albor. Between tending to devoted clients’ hair in his Boston salon and polishing models for fashion shoots ( including for this magazine), the master colorist tours the country, schooling fellow colorists on his latest techniques. Let his imagination transform your hair, and you’ll join his faithful following in the time it takes your color to set. I MICHAEL ALBOR, THE LOFT, 207 NEWBURY ST., 617-536-5638, THELOFTSALONANDDAYSPA.COM.

➜ ALLISON MCGARRIGLE
I SOCI SALON

You’ve got your style down, but what if your hair’s tones aren’t pulling their weight? Get thee to Allison McGarrigle, who will study your every feature, from eye

➜ ROSEANNE LOPEZ SALON MARIO RUSSO Even the most laid-back among us can be a tad overprotective about our hair, so when we see otherwise pulled-together ladies sprout horns while sitting in their colorist’s chair, we thoroughly understand. That said, why put yourself in that position? Roseanne Lopez, known for her listening skills, her patience, vision, and ultracareful touch, creates color enhancements that are nothing but subtle — so your inner devil can stay well concealed. I ROSEANNE LOPEZ, SALON MARIO RUSSO, 9 NEWBURY ST., 617-424-6676, MARIORUSSO.COM.

➜ DEAN MELLEN PATRICE VINCI FOR AVANTI SALON We may not have not L.A.’s weather or N. Y.C.’s pizza, but we Bostonians share in their secret to sensational hair: Dean Mellen. The sweet-as-can-be, bicoastal celeb stylist settles on Newbury every other week to grace a lucky number (book over a month in advance) with looks that have nothing to do with silly trends and everything to do with personal style. In his initial consultations, Mellen doesn’t stop with your features; he pulls inspiration from your personality and lifestyle to craft a cut that will have all your friends scrambling for the phone. I DEAN MELLEN, PATRICE VINCI FOR AVANTI SALON, 91 NEWBURY ST., 617-267-1900, DEANMELLEN.COM.

clients to design exactly what they want (factoring in face shape, hair texture, and, kindly, your budget). Most of all, we love her vision — she travels all over the globe regularly, always bringing back new ideas to her stylish salon and, more importantly, to her clients. I RONIT ENOS, MAXIME SALON, 1 DERBY ST., HINGHAM, 781-749-2239, MAXIMESALON.COM.

MAKEUP ARTISTS

PHOTO BY SADIE DAY TON

➜ NICK PENNA SALONCAPRI It isn’t the slew of international hair awards that line his wall; nor is it that national women’s mags from Elle to Allure sing his praises. No, the reasons we love Nick Penna Jr. are much simpler: his precise, flattering scissorwork; and his down-to-earth demeanor. His honest relationships with clients (we’ve heard him talk people out of a style he thinks won’t fly on them) and stellar taste result in two consistent things: excellent haircuts, and an utterly devoted clientele. I NICK PENNA, SALONCAPRI, 31 LINCOLN ST., NEWTON HIGHLANDS, 617-969-1970, SALONCAPRI.COM.

➜ ANDREA DUCHARME
ROUGE COSMETICS

It’s not just a coincidence that “Ducharme” translates to “of charm” in French: The effervescent Andrea Ducharme has brought her 15 years of experience to giving women flawless complexions and perfectly tinted lips. A former representative for MAC Cosmetics, Trish McEvoy, Clinique, and Estée Lauder, the bubbly brush wielder has trained makeup artists across the city to embrace her many tricks — which include perfectly defined eyes and just the right amount of lip color. I ANDREA DUCHARME, ROUGE COSMETICS, SALEM, 978-740-1044, ROUGE.COM.

➜ DANI WAGENER
SHU UEMERA

If the eyes really are the windows to your soul, then your lashes are the drapes that frame the view. If you’re looking for the finest finish to your baby blues or chocolate browns, look no further than Dani Wagener, Shu Uemura’s boutique director and Boston’s go-to girl for a pretty face that looks natural but notice-worthy, dramatic but never caked on. She also offers services that few others in Boston do (including airbrushed foundation) and doles out priceless skin-care advice. Plus, she shapes a fantastic brow. But it’s her eye-popping lash extensions that keep us coming back. I DANI WAGENER, SHU UEMERA, 130 NEWBURY ST., 617-247-3500, DANIWAGENER.COM.

➜ DEREK YUEN JAMES JOSEPH SALON It’s time to banish all preconceived notions of age and skill being entwined. Your reward? A stunning style and gab session with wunderkind Derek Yuen. The 21-year- old boasts a portfolio that most stylists would kill for (the latest: styling Kate Hudson for “Bride Wars”). His work is splashed across magazines, runways, and Boston streets alike. But with cuts that go for $65, he isn’t just one of the best stylists in town, he’s also one of the best bargains. I DEREK YUEN, JAMES JOSEPH SALON, 30 NEWBURY ST., 617-266-7222, JAMESJOSEPHSALON.COM.

➜ LAUREN GENATOSSIO
SARRA STUDIO

There are a few things everyone expects when they hop on the T: pieces of newspaper stuck to their shoes, perhaps, or the familiar screeching at every stop. But a full-blown makeover? Not so much. And yet Lauren Genatossio, makeup artist extraordinaire, does just that on TLC’s direct-to-broadband show, “Makeover Train”: transforms commuters’ faces. But we love her for what she does to us, not them. The owner of makeup studios in Hingham and Boston has a light but deft hand and can render skin absolutely flawless and eyes deep and beckoning. I LAUREN GENATOSSIO, SARRA STUDIO, 840 SUMMER ST., 617-269-8999; 104A NORTH ST., HINGHAM, 781-749-5599, SARRABOSTON.COM.

➜ KATRINA HESS
KATRINA HESS MAKEUP STUDIO

It’d be nice if you could rely purely on the joy of your wedding day to provide you with a fresh, effortless flush, but brides across Boston know that for a guaranteed glow, you go to Katrina Hess. And she doesn’t just do weddings: The master makeup artist blends her expert knowledge of product lines like Bobbi Brown, Chanel, and Shiseido together to create the perfect palette for your face. She’s also a whiz with brows (she tweezes exclusively) and dispenses tips and advice on regular skin upkeep — so you look like you’re ready for the big day every day. I KATRINA HESS MAKEUP STUDIO, 105 NEWBURY ST., 781-710-6865, KATRINAHESS.COM.

➜ RONIT ENOS MAXIME SALON Scouring for the whole hair package without the Boston commute? Consider Ronit Enos and her South Shore salon your light at the end of the tunnel. The energetic redhead does wonders with classic cuts and contemporary looks alike, and works diligently with

➜ ELIE COHEN ARDAN MEDSPA + SALON Too many haircuts are more the result of trend copycatting than thoughtful design and knowledge. Elie Cohen embodies the latter two, with 30 years of experience studying hair textures, movement, and finishes. The guy (co-owner of the quietly chic suburban spa/ salon with wife Helena) delivers polished styles based on clients’ lifestyle needs and beauty ambitions like he’s carving a masterpiece out of marble. We don’t schlep out to Wellesley lightly, but if it’s for an appointment with Elie, we always know it will be worth it. I ELIE COHEN, ARDAN MEDSPA + SALON, 72 CENTRAL ST., WELLESLEY, 781-235-7788, ARDANSPA.COM.

➜ DANIT AMAR
BARNEYS NEW YORK

Only the most dedicated beauty addicts could do what Danit Amar’s do: walk into Barneys directly from the door to her counter, bypassing the store’s epic, exquisite shoe collection. Clearly, they know something equally exquisite awaits them —namely Amar’s hand with Clé de Peau skin care and cosmetics lines, which she works exclusively with on the luminous first floor. Her regulars swing by before any big night out to reap the benefits of her delicate brushwork and meticulous blending. (And if they’re smart, her wealth of beauty and cosmetic tips, too.) I DANIT AMAR, BARNEYS NEW YORK, COPLEY PLACE, 781-913-1815.