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Blow out bar pampers with quick fixes for hair and makeup
The good news: You just got
an invitation to a holiday party, feel beautiful and pampered — just like and easier to schedule than a trip to
and you have the perfect a manicure,” says Amanda Lenz, owner the salon.
of The Blow Dry Bar by ReVive! Salon
Lenz says it’s perfect before a wedding,

dress and a brand new pair of shoes in Allentown. rehearsal dinner, bachelorette party,

waiting at home. The concept of the modern blow dry birthday party, girls’ night out or for

The bad news: The party is tonight, bar dates back to about 2009, when a other special events. It’s also great before

you’re having a bad hair day and the Los Angeles entrepreneur shaped her taking a business trip; for maintaining a

salon is booked solid for the next week. services into a highly popular string of professional look; or for a special treat if

Luckily, there’s another solution: a trip franchises. The service is now a booming you feel the need for some pampering.

to the blow dry bar. trend all over the country. “All major cities A typical blow dry will take about 35

The blow dry bar is a relatively new have a blow dry bar or have one in the to 40 minutes from start to finish, she

concept , at least in the Lehigh Valley, works,” Lenz says. “I wanted to get ahead says, and the end results will last two to

that provides hair washing and styling of the curve and open up in downtown three days. Conditioning treatments are

services and makeup, too. “I explain it to Allentown because this city is beginning to also available at the shampoo bowl.

people like this: Women get manicures really make its mark and thrive. We should The service is even available for

and pedicures. They could certainly do be able to experience the same luxuries as private events, she says. “If a group of

their own nails, but it won’t last as long, Philadelphia and New York.” business women or other groups want

look as good, and it takes so much more The idea behind it is simple: Offer to have a cocktail hour or networking

time. We offer blow dry services to women a simple, quick hair and event, we have the space, and getting

keep women looking professional and makeup service that’s more affordable styled together is a great icebreaker.”