Francescas Hair Salon
Mina Delahoussaye
For over 29 years Francesca Salon & Spa has been providing a high-end, luxury experience for their clients in The Forest Hill Village. With over 4,000 sq ft, there is a full service salon, a medical day spa and a hair and make-up boutique.
A repairing Facial treatment to restore and soothe damaged, inflamed, and irritated skins. Perfect for any skin that has recently undergone surgery or has been traumatised. Ideal for a recovery programme after peels, laser or over exposure to sun. A complete rescue remedy to heal and switches the skin to recovery mode. Dry skin, dehydration, redness, fragile skin, sensitive skin will feel completely comforted and soothed.
This facial can be carried out once a week for 6 weeks to significantly reduce break outs and congested skin or at least once a month to maintain. The Clarity collection would be recommended for homecare to ensure results are maintained in between treatments.
MESO INFUSION HYDRATION FACIAL Hydrate, Volumize, Contour TIME: 60 mins $140 This facial is suitable for all skin types that require deep hydration, volumizing, and brightening. Excellent for frequent flyers.
There are people on this planet who have the ability to make you laugh even on the worst days. People whose presence is comforting and inspiring. People who have zero shame about almost everything, therefore make absolutely anything into an opportunity to (as my grandmother would say) "ham it up". Francesca Giaimo is one of those people.
I met Francesca nearly a year ago. In the time since we have worked together, had rather weighty conversations over coffee, and shared the sacred bond of makeup shopping. She brings wisdom and light into my life in such an unexpected way. She is blunt to a fault, but never without reason. You ask her how you look, and you better be prepared for the real answer, sugar coating is left for the clients (even then... honesty is king).
Francesca is a fun sized Italian with a huge heart, has an out of this world sized sense of humor, and is the proud mama of Gizmo, the cutest French Bully you ever did meet (don't believe me... follow her on instagram). She is also one of the most talented makeup artist in all of Los Angeles. Francesca has the ability to make you look and feel flawless; the phrase "you look like a million bucks" has never rang more true than when she hands you the mirror at the end of a session and you see what you could look like if you possessed magical beautifying powers. Seriously, I think she is a makeup wizard (it would explain so much). That being said, she realizes most people aren't as savvy in the makeup department as she is and has, ever so kindly, started a youtube channel for those less fortunate.
On top of all that, she drives a vintage Mercedes with a car phone (OG), knows all of the most interesting things, the memory of an elephant, illustrates the cutest creatures, writes poetry (she even has a published book!) and is fearless to a fault. Girl Crush worthy x 110%!
A. I am using the Dr. Hauschka line at the moment. Every evening I wash my face with the Cleansing Milk, spritz on the Clarifying Toner and apply the Eye Contour Day Balm before bed and pray that I will wake up with perfect skin. In the morning, I see that my prayer didn't work and just get on with it. I use the toner and a few drops of the Normalizing Oil. I have to be diligent with my skincare because I have a tendency toward hormonal acne. I keep products to a minimum to avoid complexion confusion!
A. I have always loved makeup. I mean, I was truly obsessed even at a young age. My mom owned a hair salon so I was very familiar with the art of transformation and the effect it had on people. As a child, I spent many days after school looking at the fashion magazines my mom brought home from work. I was so enthralled with the photography, the models, the colors, and the glamour that I ripped out my favorite pages and taped them to my bedroom walls. I began doing my own makeup at 10 which consisted of swiping on Clinique lipstick in Mauve Crystal and curling my eyelashes. Throughout high school and college, many of my friends would request I do their makeup for special events. After receiving my Bachelor's Degree in Studio Art, I went on several very unsuccessful interviews in the graphic design world. I decided to attend a makeup school in Hollywood where I could really hone my amateur makeup skills and the rest is history!
A. I did Eva Herzigova's makeup for the Academy Awards about 6 years ago. She had been one of my favorite Guess models growing up. I had her black and white advertisements all over my bedroom walls. In the midst of working with her, I thought to myself how freaking cool it was that I was applying makeup to the beautiful face of a woman I had fawned over 15 years earlier! That was a surreal moment that taught me you just never know what the future holds.
A. Okay, this is really tough! I am going with the Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice from Katsuya or Kiwami in Studio City. OMG. It is so good, I wish the serving size was more than 4 pieces. My husband and I always get two orders so we don't have to share. I hate sharing my Spicy Tuna on Crispy Rice.
A. Laura Mercier's foundations, concealers and powders cannot be beat. NARS for staying on trend with their amazing range of colors. And I do love my Chanel and Yves Saint Laurent for their gorgeous and elegant packaging!
Originally from Venice Italy, Francesca has been working in a hair salon since she was 16.
After a few years of assisting many talented stylists, Francesca moved to Australia and began training as a professional hairstylist at Franco Of Canberra. She enjoys furthering her education with as many courses as she can attend.
"Now that I have been doing hair professionally in Australia I have realised that the thing I enjoy the most is getting to know my clients. Understanding my client's personality and lifestyle helps to create the best look for each individual. "
Along with cutting and coloring hair, she is also certified in HAIRDEAMS hair extensions. She has also learned many different kinds of hair up styles.
Francesca specialises in precision cutting and with her artistic vision and impeccable attention to detail enjoys working with clients to come up with styles individualised to their needs.
A master of her craft, she keeps up with the latest techniques and hair trends as they appear on the fashion scene. She is constantly working on her own innovative techniques always pushing the boundaries of hair.
She is trained in and has expanded upon the cutting techniques of Intercoiffure. She continues to improve her skills through international training with elite educators at the Intercoiffure Mondial Advanced Academy in Switzerland. Francesca has been a master stylist with Franco Of Canberra Salons since 2015. She regularly styles hair for fashion shows and photo shoots and enjoys doing styles for weddings and other special occasions. Whether you want a contemporary classic cut, stylish modern or a formal style, you are sure to be pleased with the experience you will have with Francesca as well as the result.
Fondation Guillaume, a subset of Intercoiffure Mondial, exists to foster the talents of young stylists on an international level, between the ages of 18 and 27. These stylists are chosen by the board of their national Intercoiffure Mondial, and perform at regional or national congresses in order to earn a place at the Mondial Performance in Interlaken, Switzerland at the World Congress.
These stylists participate in the World Congress, which is always an annual highlight, presenting alongside 36 other global members of the International Fondation Guillaume team. The team will enjoy four days of seminars, shows and sightseeing, as well as creating their own dynamic showcase to present at the Intercoiffure Mondial Gala Dinner.
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