Styling Hair and Cotton Candy Drinks Make for the Perfect Sister Weekend

As our summer weekends begin to wrap up, I am trying to cram in as much fun, summer events that I possibly can. Outdoor shopping, happy hours on patios, etc… This last weekend, my sister, Tessa (read more about her here), flew in from California and naturally I wanted to cram in as much fun with her over weekend. So we ditched our two sons with Tony (love you Tone Tone) and headed to Bellevue for a sister evening date.

After working for a cosmetology school as an educator, I have had the pleasure of meeting so many amazing and talented people. One of my favorite things to do and one way I keep in touch with the students is visit them in the salon that they have chosen to work for. I just LOVE LOVE LOVE seeing the work dynamic, culture, passion, and atmosphere in hair salons, so I try to visit my past student and get a blow-out done (which is a special treat for me because I HATE taking the time to shampoo my hair; I am a once a week offender of shampooing it-sometimes I try to push it 1-1/2 weeks). This visit guided me to the over-achiever (in a good way!), talented, friendly chair of Dan Shin.

When I first had met Dan Shin, I knew right away he was going to take this industry by storm with his high standard goals for himself, forward thinking sense of street fashion and maturity and dedication to his talent of hair. I had the pleasure of visiting and chatting with him while he meticulously gave me the perfect blow out.  

Dan Shin is continuing to strive through his apprenticing program and as of right now, achieving the men’s program. Visiting Dan Shin took me to the charming part of Old Town Bellevue in a salon that best fits Danshin’s high standards.

Joe BaeSalon is owned by Joe Bae himself and the minute you walk in, you know right away that beautifully crafted hair will be leaving the doors. You can tell that Joe’s experience, determination, and high criteria for his hair artists will continue to make this salon a landmark in the Old Town Bellevue area.

Afterwards, my sister and I went for drinks and dinner in another part of Bellevue, taking us to The Bravern. The Sugar Factory has been opened since last week, so naturally I had to check it out! This place is every sugar addicts dreams!

It serves an array of candy infested drinks/goblets, chocolate towers of milkshakes and fondues and huge portions of delicious food.

I mean, there's cotton candy in my drink!!!!

They are known for hosting celebrities (Mariah Carey was there for Bellevue’s grand opening) and so the quality of EVERYTHING is very impressive. You will find this sweet spot in on the 2^nd floor of the Bravern mall. Just like all of the restaurants there, you can get your parking validated (hey, that’s an important factor in my opinion!) Donovan’s birthday is next month, so this will be the place for his birthday celebration with Tony and I!

I hope you all have a great Monday!!!! Let’s continue to enjoy our weekends and look forward to fall!

XOXOXO

Tiff