Well, what a night was had by all! Face Value had the honor of doing hair and makeup on the bride of entrepreneur Dr. Bob Parsons. The wedding was held at Keswick Hall in Keswick, Virginia. The event was off the hook!!! Here is a picture of the bride and groom just after the ceremony.

Ace of Cakes star Duff Goldman personally delivered the groom's cake. A lifesized Ducati motorcycle. His tip from the groom was a REAL Ducati motorcycle complete with helmets, jackets and gloves for the Chef and his girlfriend. Bravo television was onhand to film the event and it will be part of a future Ace of Cakes episode. More to come on that later.

Kristin Newman Designs was the event planner from Charleston, South Carolina, and did a fantastic job on this high level event.

Clifton Inn wedding on Weddings Unveiled blog!

This past May, I had the privilege of working with Susan to create her dream wedding day look and what a wonderful time we all had!!!Now, we get to relive the joy because Completely Unveiled, Weddings Unveiled's awesome blog, is featuring Adam Barnes' fab photos!!!

Thank you again Susan for allowing me to be a part of your glorious wedding day!!!

Thank you also to the rest of the wonderful team:
Photography: Adam Barnes and Ryan Portnoy for Adam Barnes Fine Art Photography. Event Planner & Paper Designer: Jennifer Carroll Events. Venue, Catering & Baker: Clifton Inn. Florist: Pat's Floral Design. Dessert: Carpe Donut. Hair & Makeup: Lucinda Riley for Face Value Studio. Tent: Skyline Tents.

Happy Friday! Lucinda

Another first!!! Face Value is going to be the only salon in a hundred mile radius to carry products by the incomparable Ouidad.

Who Is Ouidad? Ouidad is a stylist, salon owner, mother, author and educator who pioneered the curly hair industry. In 1984 she opened the first salon in the country to cater only to curly hair. With her trademarked cutting and styling techniques and specialized line of award-winning formulas, Ouidad is considered the "Queen of Curl" by editors of national fashion and beauty magazines. Ouidad is dedicated to instilling confidence in curly and wavy haired people everywhere.

I am determined to bring big city products and services to our beautiful little village! Why should you have to go to D.C. or New York for world class services? I am always on the lookout for what does the BEST job on ALL hair types. Ethnic, Coarse, Damaged, all of them! Here's to the fabulous looking hair we are all going to have! Hooray!!! My stylists are going to New York in early November to become certified in the patented "Carving and Slicing" method of cutting curly hair. Then you will truly have access to ALL the benefits of her wonderful products! I'll keep you informed. Later gator,

We have had several inquiries about a product called Keratin Complex. It is not a straightener, it's a new revolutionary smoothing system that infuses keratin deep into the hair cuticle eliminating up to ninety-five percent of the frizz and curl from the hair, leaving the hair soft, shiny and luxurious. The staff is being trained in how to the perform the service and we will be offering it by the middle of next week. It is pricy, $350,( plus for thicker, longer hair), takes about two to two and a half hours to complete but it lasts between 4 and 6 months. I've read rave reviews online about it. There is no formaldehyde in the product, which makes it safer to use for both the stylist and the client. The only downside I could find is for 72 hours (three days) you cannot wash your hair, or sweat too much or put your in a band or clip. The price includes a take home shampoo and conditioner to help maintain your smooth, shiny new look for the maximum time. They even have an Infusion Therapy Keratin spray that helps extend the treatment. Can't wait for it to get here!!!