Dish-Houston

Almost 200 of Houston’s movers and shakers were transported to Morocco on Wednesday September 25, 2013 thanks to Joel Quinones and Brad Brandt of Q [the salon]. Beautiful, colorful silks and Moroccan lanterns were draped from the trees, Indian carpets were laid out, hookahs and incense were lit and bubbles were flowing when guests showed up as the sun was setting.

Guests were treated to celebratory champagne, brilliant Moroccan inspired food thanks to Melange Catering, gorgeous belly dancers and tours of the new salon. 

The light and airy new space on W. Alabama across from The Menil Collection is perched in the tree tops with huge windows letting in loads of natural light. Decorated by Mr. Quinones and Mr. Brandt you will see bright, happy orange and gold Jonathan Adler wallpaper and accessories, modern ceramics and inspirational and joyful paintings by local artist Ryan Geiger.

Being personally endorsed by Anna Wintour herself, Quinones and Brandt have proven they created Houston's dream beauty team bringing together Tony Sanchez, a cut educator at his former salon and James Phillips, also an educator at his former salon, this team can't miss. Make your appointment today, not only will you look better than you have in years but you just never know who you might run into!

Every once and a while DISH likes to do a give back. Partnering with really great local businesses helps increase our creative flow and now is one of those times.

Thanks to Azur West Salon and Make-up/Skin Care Specialist Jenrty Kelley DISH is doing a DISH MAKEOVER GIVE AWAY!!!

We would like you to write in and nominate the person you feel most deserves a complete hair and make up transformation. Someone who really deserves a day of pampering and a new look!

Is there a mother or teacher at your child's school that is always giving to others? Is there a co-worker who is forever, selflessly giving to their family and will neglect themselves in the process? Maybe someone you volunteer with that goes above and beyond the call of duty and has more than earned some relaxation time.

We want to hear from you! Please send your nomination and the story to DishContest@gmail.com

The top 3 nominees will be published and chosen by YOU so make your story compelling!

The winner will receive:

* Shu Uemura Hair Ceremony that includes a deep conditioning and hair building treatment and a 30 minute scalp and neck massage. ($60 value)

* A complete hair transformation, cut and color that best fits their skin tone, face shape and lifestyle. (Up to $350 value)

* A consultation and professional make-up application by Jentry Kelley herself ($100 value)

* Be highlighted in DISH-Houston.com as our Deserving DISH! We will tell the city just how awesome your nominee is so they can inspire all of us to be a little better every day!

DISH has partnered with Azur West and Make-Up Artist/Skin Care Specialist Jentry Kelley to completely make over the deserving nominee! 

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Face Care: Face care is tough because everyone has different skin types more over here in Houston when the summer comes nothing we use in the winter works! It all makes us break out! This new, all natural skin care line by my good friend D’Andra Simmons out of Dallas is perfect for all skin types and in all seasons! Hard Night, Good Morning! Yes..That is really the name! It’s all natural, pharmaceutical grade, aloe vera based! I had girls from my group try it, they all have different skin types and this is the one product they all loved and wanted to keep! You can get it at whole foods, central market and online at HardNightGoodMorning.com

More Face: BUT before you put any product on your face after washing, if you’re prone to breakouts …which the humid summer will do to just about everyone grab the TRIA Skin Perfecting Blue Light! When you go to get the expensive facials they use this amazing electrical thingy on you and I always wondered if it actually worked or if it was a mark up! Turns out…it does work and now you can have one for home! This blue light kills bacteria! Good bye zits and hello smooth, gorgeous face skin! Which also means less make up!!?? (TriaBeauty.com)

Quick Skin Perfector: This product is such a favorite I gave it away in gift bags at my magazine’s 4^th anniversary party! I wanted everyone to have it! It’s called Miracle Skin Transformer with 20 SPF. It hydrates, covers slight imperfections and has spf which we all know keeps us from getting freckles, and wrinkles! (MiracleSkinTransformer.com)

Shaving: Pick your favorite razor but use EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream is a wet or dry product! This is helpful for so many reasons!  If you forget you needed to touch up shave while in the shower you can use this dry AND it will moisturize at the same time! Smooth and soft moisturized skin is KEY to gorgeous Summer Skin! (EvolutionOfSmooth.com) PLUS this product is paraben and phthalate free and the bottle is recycled and recyclable!

Laser Hair Removal: To keep your skin smooth and hair free use the TRIA in home laser hair removal system! This is the road to permanent hair removal! You want to talk soft and beautiful skin!! This is one of my biggest secrets! Everyone knows about the lasers you can get at the plastic surgeon’s office but this is your personal in home system! Use it according to the directions and it works! (TriaBeauty.com)

Body Skin: After you’ve made sure your all smooth Bert’s Bees has a new line of products out called GUD! These products are all natural, environmentally healthy, not tested on animals and you know my favorite words PARABEN, PHTALATE and PETROCHEMICAL FREE!!!  The products smell AMAZING too! Light and airy scents for summer! They have body soap, lotion, skin spray, hair shampoo and conditioner…the best part of this product is it starts at only $5.00 and goes up to $12 and you can get it at CVS or Walgreens! I love budget friendly! (GudHappens.com)

One more thing…Burt’s Bees has a great all natural bug repellant as well! Grab that at the whole foods while buying Hard Night Good Morning. Gorgeous skin does NOT have bug bites! =)

Plus you can use it on the dogs when you go for walked because it’s natural so it won’t harm then when they lick it off!

Enjoy your gorgeous summer, DISHIES! xoxo

The Food DISH or the Shopping DISH lately?? What about the Beauty DISH?? There are some great deals there that you need to know about!

OH YES! Valentine's Day is very special at Utopia Med Spa in Uptown Park!

CLICK HERE to read all about it!