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News.com.au
a day ago
- Entertainment
- News.com.au
Sydney institution beloved by celebrities announces its closure after 20 years
A beloved Sydney institution has announced it is 'closing its doors' after 20 years, leaving loyal customers devastated. Jocelyn Petroni, a highly-regarded facialist, confirmed the closure of her namesake salon in Woollahra on Tuesday. The clinic, which has been operating on Queen Street since 2005, has built up a legion of customers from across Sydney – with Petroni regularly treating the skin of the mega famous, including Charlize Theron, Margot Robbie, Kendall Jenner, Dua Lipa, Rita Ora and Nicole Kidman. 'Personally connecting with clients and sharing my gift of touch has been one of the most deeply rewarding experiences of my life,' she said. 'This next chapter for me is one of growth, where I can evolve the healing experience I have been gifted with, share my knowledge and inspire many more people. 'Stepping away from the day-to-day of running a salon will allow me the time and space to create a true impact.' Petroni, who has been described as Sydney's 'go-to woman for plump, dewy skin', is famed for her unique technique that embraces reiki, a Japanese form of 'energy healing'. But the treatments didn't come cheap, with her signature 60-minute 'Heart Chakra' facial setting customers back $350. The business' last day will be Saturday, August 16, with Petroni thanking customers for their support. 'Thank you for trusting me with your skin, for your energy, and for the kindness, connection and unwavering support you have shown me over the years,' she said. 'You have been an integral part in making my business a success, and for making my heart so full. I am so grateful.' Since news of the salon's closure was announced, fans have been quick to share their devastation, but wished Petroni the best as she 'takes on advisory roles' with brands and continues her ambassadorships. 'Will miss your beautiful salon though I wish you all the best for your next exciting new chapter,' one wrote. 'A huge loss for Sydney, but a very exciting step in your future,' agreed another. As one shared: 'What a legacy.' The closure of the cult-beauty venue comes after luxury skincare brand La Mer unveiled the celebrity facialist as its new Australian facial advisor, according to Vogue Australia. 'With over 20 years of experience, Petroni is set to bring her holistic approach to beauty and philosophy on skin health to the brand's continued commitment to inner and outer beauty,' the brand said. 'Having earned a dedicated longstanding client list of celebrities, her dedication to caring for the complexion through meticulous care and results-based treatments has made her one of the most sought-after skin experts globally.' Petroni, who attained a scholarship to study beauty therapy in 2000, said she was 'thrilled' by her new role with the prestigious beauty brand, adding she's been a 'long-time fan' and user of its products. She was previously signed by Chanel as their first official manicurist, collaborating with the brand for eight years.
Daily Mail
2 days ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
I had a disastrous start to the day but made it on time to my first shift at my new job... I was fired ten minutes later for a ridiculous reason
An Aussie woman claims she was fired on her first day at a UK salon because she wasn't 'passionate enough', despite arriving on time and working with a broken leg. Rhiannon Cunningham claimed her boss told her she should have arrived 15 minutes early to be truly prepared. The frustrated hairdresser said her day had got off to a rocky start after her first bus was cancelled. The second one drove past her without stopping, forcing Ms Cunningham to fork out money for an Uber so she would still make it to the salon on time. But that didn't seem to matter. 'I get there on time, and then I'm working for about ten minutes, and then the boss arrives,' Ms Cunningham said in a TikTok. 'She pulls me outside to basically say I don't work there anymore. 'She said I wasn't passionate enough and that I should be aiming to get there about 15 minutes early to ensure that I'm never late, and that I didn't ask enough questions on my first day.' Ms Cunningham said she was hired despite being upfront about having a broken leg, an injury sustained just a week earlier. 'I worked as a manager of a salon before, and probably I would have been a little bit better at my job,' she said. 'But I have a broken leg right now so obviously I can't be running around like a crazy person.' Ms Cunningham said the blow came after she was made redundant from her previous marketing role in March, a job that still owes her $3,200 in unpaid wages. She said her debt has since spiralled into credit card arrears. 'I can't even go get a little hospitality job or like a retail job, because I have a broken leg and I can barely walk,' Ms Cunningham said. Her story struck a chord online, with social media users questioning the fairness of a culture where workers are discarded so quickly and with so little compassion. 'This sounds rough! I work in HR and would highly suggest going to the Fair Work Commission website and applying for unfair dismissal,' one wrote. 'Even though you were in your probation period, you still need to be notified with a meeting and have the opportunity to a support person. You can definitely claim some money back then.' Another said she was fired from her first fashion job after finishing university. 'They fired me within the month because the manager said I should be getting in before her and leaving after her,' she said. Ms Cunningham said she's still holding on to hope. 'I've been crying my eyes out all morning,' she said. 'I have $100 in my account, I have rent, a gym membership, mobile plan. I'm really trying to stay positive.'
BBC News
3 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Former Wolverhampton pharmacy to be demolished
Plans to demolish an empty pharmacy and rebuild it as a new salon as part of plans to transform a row of shops in Wolverhampton have been approved. The former Newbridge Pharmacy, in Tettenhall Road, will be replaced with a new a salon built across three former Mark Taylor antiques shop next door, which has been boarded up and closed since the late 2000s, would also be demolished under the application, submitted earlier this year, said both buildings on the busy Tettenhall Road had "fallen into disrepair" and had structural defects that could cause a "major hazard if allowed to decay further." The plans for the new salon would see treatment rooms built in the former pharmacy's basement with the ground and first floors also new shop units would also be built on the ground and first revamp of Tettenhall Road will see the existing pharmacy, which relocated two doors down a few years ago, remain.A structural survey accompanying the planning application said the buildings earmarked for demolition were "structurally unsound" and repairs to the roof, walls and floors would likely cost more than rebuilding. The survey recommended it would be "preferable to demolish the building and start from scratch". This news was gathered by the Local Democracy Reporting Service which covers councils and other public service organisations. Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.
New York Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New York Times
The Boldness of Calling a Toupee a Toupee
As Luke Williams looked in the mirror from his salon chair, he debated how short to cut the hair on the sides of his head. The top was already shaved in preparation for his new hairline. He told Emily Cheney, a toupee artist, that he would defer to her expertise because she was the professional. 'Cause I'm the queen!' she exclaimed in response. Ms. Cheney, 25, the self-crowned monarch of nonsurgical hair restoration, has developed a strong brand thanks to the 1.4 million people who follow her on TikTok and Instagram, where her display name is Toupee Queen. In a small one-room salon tucked inside a building in downtown San Diego, Ms. Cheney fits men, most of whom are in their late 20s, with toupees. Her work, which she has been documenting on social media for five years, routinely draws millions of views, with transformation videos that showcase the before and after of a toupee installation. Toupees, which have been rebranded by some as hair systems and are called cranial protheses by medical professionals, have become an unexpected fixture on social media, with both clients and stylists documenting the low-risk method of reinventing a hairline. 'I was struggling to come up with something using the term 'hair system,'' Ms. Cheney said about how she landed on her title. After some deliberating, the Toupee Queen was born, with a pink neon sign on her wall making it official. Ms. Cheney's social media success allowed her move from Utah to San Diego last year, and it is how many clients find her. But she also sees her videos as a way of pushing back against the stigma that so many men face when they engage in anything cosmetic. 'When I decided that one of my goals was to normalize toupees and male cosmetics and femininity among men, I decided that the best way to do this is to use the real word,' Ms. Cheney said of toupees. 'We can't keep changing the word and expect it to be normalized.' Mr. Williams, 44, said his hairline first began receding in his twenties. After evaluating his options, including a hair transplant, he decided two years ago that he would go with a toupee. This was, however, his first visit with Ms. Cheney, whom his wife had found on Instagram. 'I didn't realize the technology was quite as good as it was, and they looked as real as they do,' Mr. Williams said, adding that the fuller head of hair had given him a confidence boost, particularly when going to work or meeting new people. 'Ideally, I'd have nice natural hair,' he said. 'But if you don't have it, you've got to buy it.' Many of Ms. Cheney's clients have a similar story. Ben Sherry, 26, got his first toupee with Ms. Cheney in May. He is open to more permanent solutions in the future, he said, but this is a 'Band-Aid' for now. 'The support that I've gotten has been great,' Mr. Sherry said in reference to his TikTok videos documenting his experience. 'And then obviously, my perception of myself has also improved tremendously.' Restoring Confidence Male-pattern baldness is a common condition that affects up to half of men by 50. While the loss is physical, experts said the experience often influences how men feel. Viren Swami, a professor of social psychology at Anglia Ruskin University whose research focuses on the psychology of body image, said hair loss could affect confidence in interpersonal relationships and social relationships, which in turn might have a negative impact on mental health. 'Losing your hair doesn't necessarily mean you suddenly become depressed,' Dr. Swami said. 'You might feel sad, you might feel like something's changed but that then in turn has an impact on how you negotiate the world around you.' Mr. Sherry said that before getting a toupee, his hair was the first thing he noticed when he looked in the mirror, and he hated it. 'It does take a toll,' he said. For many men, 'their mojo is inextricably linked to the appearance of their hair,' said Dr. Evan Rieder, a physician in dermatology and psychiatry who practices in Manhattan. Hair loss can also lead to feelings of uncertainty and loss of control for both men and women, according to Dr. Carolyn Goh, a clinical professor of dermatology at U.C.L.A. Health. And men may not feel comfortable expressing when they're bothered by it, she said. Certain societal structures, Dr. Swami said, including the patriarchy and the fashion industry, also play a role in making people feel that they need to change something about themselves in order to be accepted — and getting a toupee is part of that conversation. 'Someone shouldn't have to change how they look to feel accepted, to feel that they're a worthy part of humanity,' he said, noting that the concept is a societal question, and not about taking away an individual's agency to want to change. Mr. Sherry said he knew he could eventually work on accepting his hair loss, but at this stage in his life, getting a toupee made it 'just one less thing to worry about.' It allowed him to notice 'all of the other things about me that were special because I wasn't so focused on the hair,' he added. An Elaborate Process At Ms. Cheney's salon in San Diego, she runs an efficient, one-woman operation. First, she meets with potential clients through virtual consultations. If they decide to proceed, they come in for a two-hour application appointment, which includes shaving the top of their head and working to color and texture match toupees to their natural hair. This is followed by washing the toupee, applying it to the scalp with three to four coats of medical-grade glue, and a hair cut and styling. The applications cost $1,400 for the initial installation — she provides a discount for those willing to be featured in her social media videos — and require daily maintenance, as well as a monthly glue refresh. A new toupee is recommended every two to three months, she said. The hair pieces come from Toupees by Argyle, a small business owned by Ms. Cheney's mother, Anndrea Argyle, who introduced her to the industry. That relationship allowed Ms. Cheney to create custom 'blueprints' for her stock toupees. 'I'm very picky which is also why I think I'm the toupee queen,' she said. 'I want it to be the perfect texture match for what they want or for what their hair is, and I want it to be the perfect tone and the perfect color. And my favorite way to do that is just myself. Doing it my way, myself.' As Ms. Cheney begins work on an installation, she sings along to music and chats with her clients, often sprinkling in affirmations about how the look is 'serving already.' Though social media plays a crucial role in her business, Ms. Cheney said she hired someone to post videos for her, as she found it hard to not get caught up in the comments. And even with a significant follower count, she said it still felt 'so virtual.' The number of people who do toupee applications is small, she said, and lacks community, partly because of the shame associated with wearing them. Her attempts to remove that shame, and to use the word toupee, have not always gone over well with her peers. 'I feel rejected by the industry,' Ms. Cheney said. 'And I did feel a bit lonely, but the changes are happening.' 'If the industry won't adjust with us, then we will build a new industry that is kinder and more happy to deal with change,' she added.
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Health
- Yahoo
A Guide to the Newest Innovations in Midlife Hair Thinning Treatments, From Red Light Therapy to PRP
I've never had an abundance of hair, so seeing it get thinner in the past 10 years has been fairly depressing. I attributed breakage to weekly blowouts, but post-Covid and post-office life, I'm no longer paying for those high-heat, hair-pulling salon sessions. My hair still isn't getting any thicker or healthier. Talking to girlfriends my age, I have come to accept that hair shedding is a common hair condition to develop in menopause. I've also decided to take some action. I'm fortunate that I don't have Androgenetic Alopecia, which is severe hair loss, so I don't need anything drastic (yet). But like many of us, I am not sitting on a pile of money, so I can't throw thousands of dollars at my thin hair, either. I'm going easy first—but there are lots of interesting innovations in hair restoration to explore. Why Does Hair Thin in Midlife? When talking about what causes menopausal hair loss, the simple answer is fluctuating hormones. It's the same thing that everyone tells postpartum women: Your hormones are going crazy, so your hair is going to fall out more rapidly. In menopause and perimenopause, it's the natural dip in progesterone that can especially mess with your tresses. Other factors might also hit hard in midlife. 'Individuals face hair loss due to medical treatments, stress or illness in addition to hormonal shifts,' says Jennifer Donovan, owner of Le Shag salon in Kingston, NY, which has a dedicated program for hair restoration. 'Post-COVID, many clients have reported unexpected hair concerns—from thinning to changes in texture—often linked to heightened stress or long-term effects of illness.' Experts also point to diet, so critical to hair growth. We could eat chips and drink cocktails in our youth without beauty consequences, but not anymore. Jay Smalls, a Los Angeles-based trichologist (a healthcare professional who specializes in hair and scalp health), has his clients cut down or give up on processed food, alcohol and smoking as the first step to combating hair loss. 'Our bodies don't need hair as a core biological component. We just want hair!' says Smalls, whose company, sells products for aging hair, and he sees clients individually as well. If our diets lack diversity by the time we hit middle age, Smalls says, our bodies de-prioritize hair growth. Why is Hair Loss Treatment Having Such a Moment? 'People are taking better care of themselves now with so much information being made available. You also have celebrities who are willing to talk about their hair loss issues,' says Ashley Person, a hair stylist in New York City who works with many women (and celebs) over 40. 'I believe women are more comfortable because fewer people are keeping it a secret.' (See: Ashley Tisdale and her alopecia, for example.) There are a ton of remedies available, so to keep this simple, I'll go from the easiest and least-expensive options to the most invasive, expensive — and innovative — medical procedures. This isn't even an exhaustive list of all you can do, just an overview! Step One: Reduce Stress Why it works: Stress can push hair growth into a resting phase, and if stress continues, hair might fall out, as described by the National Institutes of Health. Cost: You can tackle stress for free. 'If you have no money, . Your cortisol levels are the biggest culprit of future hair loss,' says Smalls. Pro: Banishing stress helps you sleep and eat better, too. Con: Easier said than done, right? No one can magically change the outside stressors in life. But you can be in charge of how you react to them. Step Two: Eat Better and Consider Supplements Why it works: Your body needs a rich array of nutrients and protein to make hair. A Mediterranean diet, as described in our authoritative guide to thinning hair, is among the best for midlife. Experts also point to supplements to give hair added nutrients. And then: 'Water water water!' says Donovan. 'Hydration is key.' Cost: Your food costs might change as you buy lean meat, fruit and vegetables, but eating better doesn't need to break your budget. What might add to your monthly outlay are supplements. I'm currently on Nutrafol (winner of 'best supplement for healthy hair' in our annual Flow Space Wellness Awards) and that's costing about $75 a month through three-month deliveries. Pro: We all know that most people look better when they eat better. Con: Theoretically, eating clean should be easy. But it's hard to be disciplined when others are having burgers and fries. It's also tough to make switches when you really like sugar (like me) or your life regularly includes alcohol. Neither of those are great for hair. Step Three: Protect and Nurture Your Scalp—And Reconsider Hair Dying Why it works: We obsess about the skin on our face, yet the skin on our scalp is right there too, and takes more of a beating because it directly faces the sun and harmful UV rays. It also takes the brunt of salon treatments, like hair dye. The scalp can not proliferate hair, Smalls says, if it's always working hard to repair itself. 'The scalp ages six times faster than the skin on our face,' Smalls says. 'We scratch our scalp. We don't use sun protection. And if you start dying your hair at 30, in 10 years, at age 40, you'll start to see the results of all of that chemical exposure. Whatever you did five years ago is still showing in your hair now.' (Gulp.) Cost: It doesn't cost much to wear a hat or other hair covering when you're in the sun. And you save money if you stop highlights and hair dye, though those are hard beauty habits to give up. (Talk to your stylist. I have a friend who embraced her natural gray and it looks stunningly beautiful! But I have yet to give up my highlights so I'm not one to talk.) Topical scalp medications, like Minoxidil, are another way to go and have been around for years. You can buy an Amazon Minozidil Treatment for $25; the online reviews are mixed but mostly positive. can help and good ones cost in the ballpark of $50 a month. In our Wellness Awards, many experts recommended Davines Naturaltech Energizing Superactive Treatment, and I am trying it now (it tingles in a good way). Smalls sells a serum called To the Root that aims to neutralize free radicals from sun exposure and deliver antioxidants to encourage growth. There are also scalp spas. Person turned me on to RejuvaScalp which targets dermatitis, psoriasis, and other scalp conditions through deep-cleaning and massage stimulation. Pro: Protecting our scalp is smart, and serums are cheaper than hair coloring treatments. Con: Many of us, myself included, are addicted to our highlights. Growing them out is a commitment. Step Four: Try Hormone Replacement Therapy Why it works: The loss of estrogen and progesterone as we age has a profound effect on hair. Talk to your primary-care doctor or your ob/gyn about whether hormone replacement therapy (HRT) or menopause hormone therapy (MHT) might be right for you. 'If you can start low-level HRT earlier rather than later, you'll notice changes,' Smalls says. I have found it to be true; my hair has gotten noticeably better one year into HRT. Cost: It depends on what your doctor prescribes and what insurance covers. I'm on an estrogen patch and progesterone pills, and even with my insurance, I probably pay $100 a month. But I have friends whose insurance covers everything. Pro: Replacing lost hormones through medicine can have benefits beyond helping your hair. I have more energy and sleep better on HRT, and the skin on my face looks healthier. Con: Not everyone likes the idea of ingesting hormones. And while my ob/gyn is a huge proponent, my primary care doctor wants me to only stay on HRT for five years. Step Five: Consider a Hair Topper or Extensions Why it works: Anything mentioned up until now will show positive results over time. But clipping in a hair topper or something like a fake ponytail can provide immediate gratification. There are also elaborate ways to weave in extensions. 'As part of my salon's advanced offerings we have a stylist trained in the InvisaBlend system,' Donovan says. 'With that, we feed individual human hairs into existing thinning areas. This allows the client's own hair to grow while adding density. It's a breathable system that allows all serums and topical treatments to fully reach the scalp for better hair growth.' Cost: Adding fake hair or human-hair extensions can cost a little or a heck of a lot, depending on what you're looking at. I went down a rabbit hole of trying to price the ones that look super natural and the services are a minimum of a thousand dollars, and often more, plus you need maintenance. Pro: I can't get enough of the Cinderella stories behind these. Check out @thelaurenashtyncollection (out of South Carolina) or @hairdreaming (out of LA). The before and afters are both compelling and demystifying! Step Six: Red Light Therapy or Medical Treatments Why it works: With low-level red light therapy, or a medical treatment like platelet-rich plasma therapy (PRP — and also nicknamed the 'vampire facial'), you're taking bigger steps to stimulate blood circulation and hair growth. Low-level red-light therapy is the less drastic measure. We've reviewed plenty of red-light panels for your face and also a red light therapy hat for hair growth. The good tools get expensive, and results take time — the hat is to be used for 10 minutes a day for 16 weeks, and then three or four times a week forever after that. PRP is more intense. It involves a blood draw, a centrifuge, and injecting active stem cells into your scalp. Johns Hopkins describes how it can be used for things like injuries and wound healing in addition to male-patterned baldness. But women try it, too, including, apparently, Gwyneth Paltrow. Cost: According to Smalls, red-light therapy devices can cost anywhere from $30 to $500, but the cheap stuff might not be legit or useful. PRP or any medical treatment can — or certainly should — run you thousands of dollars. If someone is offering it on the cheap, beware, says Smalls. 'You need to do it with a trusted provider. I compare it to Botox. It's something you'd only want to get from a really trusted medical professional,' Smalls says. More from Flow Space FDA Experts Call for Rethink on Menopause Hormone Therapy Warnings
