Below is an excerpt from Charlie’s blog:

“A little background on the project: In the Fall of 2007, the Montclair Arts Council announced a nationwide Call for Artists to design and implement its 5th Public Art Project in Montclair; Artwork to adorn the front doors of BangZ Salons new building on South Fullerton Avenue. I was honored to be selected as the winner of the Commission from the 50+ Artists who submitted entries. The generous budget for the project allowed me to propose creation of handrails for the building, as well as artwork for the doors. All of my work will be hand forged, by me. Though I have been working on drawings for the Project since last August, and refining my tooling (more on that in a future post), the actual construction of this artwork did not begin until the very end of February, 2008. I expect to have this artwork completed in time for opening of Bangz, in early May.”

You may find drawings of Charlie’s Artwork as I presented them to the Selection Committee by searching under the category Artwork Renderings

View Charlie’s Blog here to learn more about the artist and view photos of the new doors!

Monday, April 21^st 3:00-8:30pm– BangZ is hosting its second Muscular Dystrophy fundraising event. We will be providing haircuts, blowouts, massages, and manicures throughout the day. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association. So come out and support this great cause!

Prices for the day:

Haircuts: $35
Blowouts: $25
Children: $20
Manicures: $10
Massage: $1 per minute

MAKE A DIFFERENCE… BE THERE!

In Vogue’s MARCH 2008issue, BangZ featured their FIRST custom advertisementfor the world’s leading fashion publication! Inserted in over 50,000 books, the ad was designed by creative agency MARS DESIGNS and will be seen by many in the Tri-State area who subscribe to Vogue magazine. In addition, the ad was included in March issues of Lucky Magazine and Allure. Be sure to check it out or ask about it when visiting the salon!

After kicking off the event with a fashion show featuring women living with, at risk of, or affected by diabetes, women were invited to have one-on-one discussions with certified diabetes educators, fitness specialists, registered dieticians and image consultants so that they can personalize their care and improve their attitudes and confidence.

In addition to the education, women were invited to take advantage of complimentary salon and spa services like manicures, mini-massages and makeup application by celebrity makeup artists including reps from BangZ!

To get more info or to see pictures from the event, check it out at www.DIVABETIC.org.

“About Face” Class

An intimate look at the importance of a skincare and the products you use daily. Our Estheticians will analyze your skin type and walk you through a customized daily regimen. Ingredients, remedies, and techniques to improve the health of your skin will be shared with you.

6:00-8:00pm

$20 per person

Bring: pen, paper, and a smileJ

Max. Capacity: 20 Seats

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“BangZ Blowout” – Class

A fun filled class that teaches you the secrets of ‘THE BLOWOUT’! Bring your hairdryer and brushes and let our talented staff share secrets that will save you time, money, and morning headaches!

6:00-8:00pm

$20 per person

Bring: hairdryer, brushes, combs, and a smileJ

Max Capacity: 20 Seats

Class Details

Aside from valuable knowledge, you will receive a $20 gift Card, Gift Bag, and a special VIP 15% OFF all products for this night only!

Buy tickets at the Front Desk or Spa Desk at BangZ Salon & Spa.

Or Call 973.746.8426 and signup over the phone!

Space is extremely limited so call today!

Join us for the most exclusive beauty event of the season
PRESENTED BY: NEW BEAUTY MAGAZINE

Tuesday, December 4, from 7:00-9:00pm

BangZ Salon & Spa
470 Bloomfield Ave., Montclair, NJ 07042

Join us for a fun-filled evening of cocktails, hors d’oerves, and of course, beauty! Enjoy hair demonstrations, one-on-one consultations with our NewBeauty doctors, free raffles, complimentary gift bags, and much more.

It’s a must attend event for all beauty fans! Click the ticket above and print out the ticket and bring it with you.

RSVP before November 30th @ 973.746.8426

or

RSVP through our Contact Form

Her schedule is as follows:

Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM (every other)
Thursday: 12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM (every other)

CONGRATULATIONS, Kier and WELCOME BACK!

Please be sure to ask one of our many talented stylists or spa professionals for details. And remember, this offer is for a LIMITED TIME ONLY (November 15th is the last day)! Act now and save on future products and services!

Even if you miss out on this special offer, you can still give the gift of luxe beauty! Our exclusive BangZ gift card is available for purchase online YEAR ROUND!

PUMPKIN ENZYME FACIAL……….$85.00
A deliciously spicy and purifying facial that will leave your skin cleansed, detoxified and silky smooth!

PUMPKIN MANICURE & PEDICURE………….$60.00
Have your hands and feet left a scent of autumn by trying our special orange & spice manicure and pedicure!

For more on salon and spa specials, products and events, visit www.bangz.net.

BangZ participated in this year’s annual “Stay in School” concert along with America’s Next Top Model, Jaslene Gonzalez, fashion brand, LOT29, Entertainers 4 Education Alliance (E4EA), New York’s #1 radio station, HOT 97, and educational resource, Catapult Online. The celebrity studded concert featured appearances and performances by Rev Run from MTV’s Run’s House, Lil Mama, Juelz Santana, Jim Jones, Lil Mo, Remy Ma, Papoose, Jason Fox, JD Williams, New York Knicks legend, John Starks, and more!

Leading apparel brand and co-sponsor of the “Stay in School” concert, LOT29, presented over 20 looks from their Fall/Winter 2007 collection. The fashion showcase was led by LOT29’s celebrity spokesmodel and America’s Next Top Model winner, Jaslene Gonzalez who is the first Latina to win the coveted title! BangZ’s Kim Howard and Jessica Lorelle did all hair styling and make-up for the models and dancers for the show AND they appeared along side Jaslene for her ABC.com Exclusiva video! Check out www.abcnews.go.com/exclusiva for the entire video!

While the spotlight was on the fashion show, celebrity performances and testimonials about the importance of education, we hope the overall message of the event will stay in the kids’ mind. “Approximately 7,000 students will drop out of school — per school day — nationwide,” says Tonya Lewis, Executive Director of E4EA. “The goal of this event was to raise awareness of the alarmingly high dropout rate in the United States and send a powerful message to over 2,500 New York inner city youth, encouraging them to make smart choices about their future and to stay in school.”

The “Stay in School” concert took place on Wednesday, October 17th at the Hammerstein Ballroom in NYC.