| Ken Paves' Beverly Hills Hair Salon |
| Karen Marie Shelton |
| Revised Date: 10/10/08 - Original Publication Date: 6/23/06 |
Introduction
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Celebrity
Hairdresser
Ken Paves |
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Paves -
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The extent to which
Hollywood
Hairdresser Ken Paves follows his dreams to
manifestation is awe inspiring.
Over the past four years Ken and I have
shared countless snippets of abbreviated phone
conversations, IMs and emails. I have also spent a
total of eight days in the same city with him which
provided me with literally hundreds of pages of notes.
They say that the writer's job is to be
a fly on the wall and simply observe. While I
agree with the fly on the wall part, the simple part is
not true in my reality. Watching is one thing,
understanding in a whole new ballgame.
Do I understand Ken Paves? Maybe.
I certainly have dedicated years to trying.
One thing is for certain. When
Kenney Paves says he is going to do something, I have no
doubt that he will. While the timing may be
unclear, I know that the event will always happen.
I can count on that like I can count on blistering heat
in Dallas in July.
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Ken Paves
Beverly Hills Salon Front Entrance
June 2006 |
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So it was no surprise to me earlier this
year when Kenney confided that he had acquired a hair
salon in Beverly Hills right down the street from the
famous Ivy Restaurant - a well documented celebrity
favorite.
Ken also promised me that his Beverly
Hills salon would be "exquisite" and that like his
Clinton Township Salon (Detroit, Michigan), he would
personally handpick every fixture, doorknob and station
in the entire salon.
Having viewed detailed photos
of his finished design of his first salon in Michigan
(Ken has invited me to stop by and I hope to do so in
the future), I had no
doubt that he would outdo his previous salon in Beverly
Hills.
Besides being a fantastic hair artist,
Ken is an incredible designer with an eye for color and
fabrics. If he ever decides to give up hair, he
would be a world class interior designer.
Sneaking A Peek
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Ken Paves
Beverly Hills Salon Front Desk
June 2006 |
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A few weeks ago I hopped a jet for Los
Angeles with the express purpose of slipping into my
fly-on-the-wall suit and hanging with Kenney for four
days. As part of my visit, he promised me a tour
of his "secret salon" since it was not officially open
to the public yet.
As I approached the salon I noticed that
is very similar in appearance to the quaint and romantic
French villa look of the Ivy Restaurant. I was
immediately taken with the fragrant flowers blooming all
along the outside of the charming building.
Two
beautiful gleaming glass doors outlined in gorgeous
light wood framed the front entrance right off
Robertson. Walking through the front door is like
walking through a looking glass into an enchanted French
country home that is finely appointed with spectacular
antique chandeliers, gorgeous light wood walls and
authentic light brick floors.
Custom designed aromatherapy candles
designed by Kenney are placed throughout the salon
emitting a soothing aroma that invites you to sink into
one of the richly upholstered chairs for a long stay.
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Ken Paves
Beverly Hills Salon Front Entrance
June 2006 |
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Forgetting that I was in an actual salon
I was taken by the dizzying array of priceless antique
pieces that composed the actual hairstyling stations.
Across the ceiling are artfully positioned skylights
that inject light and airy California attitude into the
elegant French country chic.
The salon extends through three main
areas that all blend seamlessly while holding their own
character and energy.
The first floor contains
carefully arranged styling stations designed around
antique tables, chairs and spectacular mirrors.
Leading to the second floor are just a few pristine
brick steps gracefully accented with filigree black
wrought iron.
The main reception desk is at the top of
the second floor bordered on one side by the most
charming enclosed restroom and on the other to the
shampoo area bordered by rich wood shuttered cabinets on
the other side.
Double French style doors lead outside
past the ultra modern hair dryer stations into a private
open air garden that is totally surrounded by fragrant flowers
and bordered by a bubbling waterfall.
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Ken Paves
Beverly Hills Salon Garden Courtyard
June 2006 |
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Salon guests
can relax on a California style sofa bed while
enjoying a range of wonderful refreshments from an
elegant and priceless antique china service.
In the background is
the sound of soothing musical tracks.
The
picturesque garden has a retractable roof that is in
perfect harmony with every type of California weather -
rain or shine.
Everything about this poshly perfect
setting is architected to encourage total relaxation and
a soothing calm. Tucked away behind spectacular
custom designed drapes celebrity clients can leave the
hustle and crazy bustle of Hollywood behind while they
enjoy the best hair and beauty treatments that Beverly
Hills has to offer.
I was so personally enchanted and
mesmerized by the serenity and exquisite beauty of the
salon that I didn't want to ever leave. Sadly I
did have to eventually return to the real world.
Summary
Ken's Beverly Hills salon is brilliant
beyond pale. Even more important, this quaint and
romantic French country inspired salon provides an
intimate setting for enjoying all the exclusive
pampering and amenities of a five star world class salon
while providing much needed soothing for the soul.
To schedule an appointment with Ken
Paves or his stellar staff in his new Beverly Hills
Salon call (310) 499-7122. The salon is
located at 409 Robertson Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90048.
Please tell them that Karen at
HairBoutique.com
sent you.
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