Best wishes to YOU!

Thanks a billion this year

and

We wish you much, much and much happiness for the coming year 2012!

Salon Musa

Season's Greetings!

Wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy, Healthy & Prosperous New Year 2012!

We'd like to thank you for your support and wish you a wonderful festive season.

With bringing in new stylists and an assistant in 2011,
we keep working all together and improving our service.

We look forward to seeing you in 2012!


All the best for the New Year from the Team Musa

Gift ideas for someone special!

Christmas comes but once a year!

Are you still looking for the gift to someone special? Oh, you do??

Salon Musa has the best gift ideas for you.

We prepare the Inphenom (our most recommended products) home care package for you. * The package includes Shampoo,Treatment & Mist.

This luxury hair care set is now available for $95 (Value for $103) at the Salon!

Check it out the reception counter - Photo by Yuko

Isn't a good idea to gift the package for relaxing moments to someone special?

Let's gift them something different, or even gift it to yourself.

Happy holidays!!

* Salon Musa gift certificate is also available at Salon - please feel free to ask our friendly staff!

Musa got a super stylist!

We are excited to introduce our new stylist, Seiko!

She has about 15 years experience as a stylist and handles multiple styles for both men and women.

Seiko continues to provide a confident, controlled technique with enable her to work with hair regardless hair types and gender.

She is also a good communicator, working closely with you, and helping you achieve the hairstyle you want!

Photo by Seiko - She has a funky aspect too!

Also, check it out her site:

http://seikoiizuka.com

Schedule an appointment with Seiko any Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun. from 11am to 7pm.

Cuts start at $70(for men) and $90(for women)

Holiday Schedule at Salon Musa

Please be informed that the following is holiday schedule for Salon Musa:

Thanksgiving:

November 24(The) and 25(Fri)

Christmas:

December 24(Sat),25(Sun) and 26(Mon)

New Year:

December 31(Sat), January 1(Sun), 2(Mon), 3(Tue) and 4(Wed)

We highly appreciate an early booking for holiday season!

Photo by Bushi

Happy holiday!

Breaking news!

We are thrilled to announce that we have a new stylist who joined Salon Musa!

Kai has fourteen years experienced as a hair stylist in both Tokyo and London - a very friendly, funky and energetic stylist!

Photo by Yuko

She specializes in long hair cut(especially layered style), she truly loves to help clients bring a total look together through consulting and cutting skills.

Kai is motivated and passionate about her work, is exceptional at listening to what you want, and works hard to accomplish the look and cut you wish!

We are delighted to have her on Musa team.

And again, thank you for your continued support to the Musa Family!

Schedule an appointment with Kai any Tue. to Sat. from 11am to 7pm.

Cuts start at $70(for men) and $90(for women); we're sure she'll satisfy you!

Notice change of business hours

We appreciate your continued support to Salon Musa.

Here, we would like to announce the change in our Saturday's business hours.

The new hours will be:

from 11:00am to 8:00pm (Effective Nov 5, Saturday)

We look forward to seeing you all!

Photo by Yuko

Thank you,

Salon Musa

NEU DUE & APROU

We are pleased to introduce new product, Neu Due & Aprou by Milbon.

Photo by Yuko

The series is rich nutrition for hair that contains in the unique shape of torch red color bottle.

Whether you want to increase your hair's length, shine or thickness,

you need nutrition in your hair for making your hair healthier.

Neu Due & Aprou, these products are designed to improve the texture of colored hair without altering the beautiful hair.

(Especially, we recommend the series to middle aged women who colored their hair.)

If you have any questions and inquiries, ask Musa staff -We are happy to talk to you!

We promise you can definitely see the difference after days of trying!

Salon Musa Gift Card

Are you looking for a special gift for someone special?

The gift cards are more popular gift than ever, do you know that Salon Musa also offers the gift card!

It is available in any service amount(Hair cut, color and etc)and we will be sure to make the lucky recipient look good and feel great.

This is a great gift and a much-appreciated way to recognize family, friends, clients and employees.

We believe it is the perfect gift for all occasions!

Please ask us if you have any questions.

Photo by Yuko

Changing your hair color?

Are you still having trouble with finding out a right color on your hair?

Talk to us!

We will help you to find the right color on your hair with the counseling.

Here is one of our stories; Our color specialist, Yasuko has done a color for Taka the other day.

One by one..

Step by step...

All photos by Salon Musa

Look at this! The result is amazingly cool!!

For sure he becomes more popular among girls..:)

Taking your dog to the Salon Musa

Photo by Yuko - Many thanks for Mr.& Ms.Haddad

We continuously try providing a relaxed and friendly space for our customers.

...And did you know? We are also a pet friendly salon!

Please feel free to bring your dog to the salon while you have your service or

stop by while you are out walking your dog in Soho.

We are very happy to meet your dog, treat your bog in a friendly manner,

and also doggy biscuits are available in the salon.

...WE LOVE DOGS!

Let's repair your hair!

Did you get damage from ultraviolet during this summer?

Most of people love to have fun under the hot sun in summer, however, did you know UVA(Ultraviolet-A) and UVB (Ultraviolet-B) rays have the power to damage the hair from cuticle to the inner structure of the hair?

Salon Musa offers the solution to get your damaged hair better: our salon uses "Inphenom", which helps your hair regain the power to retain moisture and brings the hair back to a healthy state.

Through owner's experience, this rich and deep treatment helps to repair your damaged care - we highly recommend you to try it as seasons change.

Get your hair shinier, brighter, softer for the new season!

Photo by Yuko

A new way to schedule an appointment!

Following the cutting edge of trend, Salon Musa is now available for schedule your appointment by google chat.

Schedule an appointment from the comfort of your couch or office chair: our receptionists are ready to answer you!

We treat all customers equally no matter which methods - by phone, email or chat - you use, so please choose what's the easiest for you to schedule it.

Meanwhile we will send you an email confirmation one day before your appointment and re-confirm your requested time, service and stylists.

Please contact us back if you would like to change an appointment detail.

If you have not received a confirmation email from us, please tell us as we'd miss your email address.

Let's make it easy, convenient and fast!

Photo by Yuko

Guess what is it?

Cat paws on the back of the lady's head!

Photo by Shin and Yuko

One of our valuable customers, Ms.Akiko tried completely different style from the past with her firm will ; a new and funky hair-style is done by Shin.

She had a long style for years, however she now has cat paws covered by her hair! (Her style is short bob except this inner symbol!)

- Shin breached the cat paws out as her request - then here it is!

We are very glad that Ms.Akiko is very happy with new style...and we wonder how many people have already noticed her little secrets..!

Would you like to have the charms - what you love the most - on your hair?

Call us!

Find us in "Chopsticks NY" Aug issue

Photo by Yuko

Please grab one from Japanese grocery stores/restaurants

where close to you,

Thank you for your support!

We are back on the Sullivan street!

With your warm support to Salon Musa,

Musa family had such a great holiday,

we shared incredible time

and

wonderful moments together.

Photo by Shin

We all now have wonderlust...!

National Hair Extensions

Clip in hair extensions makes you different and that is the safest way to add length, volume, or color without causing damage to your own hair.

Following feather hair extensions trend, now natural hair extensions is also available at Salon Musa.

(Natural hair extension is available upon request, so please talk to us first!)

Photo by Yuko

Yasuko recently had a haircut (to get summer look) by Bushi and decided to have natural hair extensions, which has done by Shin!

...And she is very happy with the current style.

Both natural hair extensions and feather hair extensions allow you to change your look in an instant!

Shall play with your hair a bit? - Talk to Salon Musa staff, we are hair players.

* A bunch of hair: $10-

Salon Musa Help Japan Now Project

Japan is still suffering from the enormous damage caused by the 2011 Tohoku earthquake, the great east Japan Earthquake.

Yasuko - she is a hair stylist as well as an artist - has just launched "Salon Musa Help Japan Now Project".

To support current Japan, she created misangas and offers them for donations;

Misanga is a bracelet for good luck and also when you make a wish it will come true when it automatically falls off your wrist. The idea and design of this bracelet originated in Japan.(Did you know?)

Photo by Yuko

Yasuko's misanga is an elegant look bracelet that is a loop (available in small and large) tied into pure silk strings and its adjustable.

All misanga is $10/each : all corrected funds will directly deliver to the Japan society.

Your thought will support our disaster relief efforts to help those affected by the earthquake in Japan and tsunami throughout the Pacific.

Salon Musa staff just hopes that the devastated areas and Japan would recover as earlier as possible.

Pray for Japan together.

Business Card

Here is Salon Musa family.

Photo by Yuko

Now we have Shin's business card, please take one for you for the next visit.

We appreciate and welcome your feedback and suggestions!

See you soon at Salon!

Salon Musa with artists - Ellie's

As you may already know, Salon Musa always carries the artist's creation

- however, don't you know you can purchase them from us?

We're currently having "Ellie's accessory" at the Salon, her sophisticated hair pin collection can use any occasion, like from party casual to serious.

Feather and various color of stones make your hair different. A little beautiful pin makes you happy and stands out from others!

Photo by Nobu

Please feel free to try Ellie's on your hair at our salon, so ask us!

They are from $20 and up, we are sure that you can find one you really like!

Summer 2011 Hair Trend: Feather Hair Extensions

Salon Musa is now offering feather hair extensions!

This is the perfect solution for those of you who want to ad a little flair to your current style.

The feathers come in vivid colors such as pink, red, and yellow. They also come in beautiful, natural tones to blend in with your natural hair color.

You may be wondering how to manage your feather extensions.

It is easy to maintain: they can be brushed, blow-dried, straightened and curled.

Basically, they can be treated like natural hair.

Photo by Salon Musa

You may be wondering how to manage your feather extensions.

It is easy to maintain: they can be brushed, blow-dried, straightened and curled. Basically, they can be treated like natural hair.

* Our price*

A feather(long): $15

Three feathers (long+short): $40

(tax is not included)

If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via email, phone, or facebook :)

Happy Summer Days!

Hair donation

Many people are not aware of the hair donation, there is an organization that accepts to donated hair to make hairpieces for children who lost their hair due to medical treatment.
Volunteers, Salon Musa absolutely supports your will.

We cut your hair and help them pack - just be ready to send the organization.

Meanwhile our staff, Eri also donated her hair to the organization:"Locks of love":

http://www.locksoflove.org/

This non-profit organization that provides hairpieces to financially disadvantaged children in the United States and Canada under age 21 suffering from long-term medical hair loss from any diagnosis.

Photo by Eri

We do hope that our little contribution helps your thoughtfulness will.

Kids haircuts!

We know that kids and parents want something different with your hair cut experience!

We concern about parents who want their kids not to look extreme yet still look fashionable and stylish.

Having a new style with us, boys'd get cooler and girls'd also get cuter & just a little bit sexy. Most importantly, it will be easy for both parents and kids to maintain and style their hair!

Princess Olivia and Prince Pierre had a haircut with Bushi

Photo by Yuko

We'd love to having your children, please contact us and stop by the salon!

* haircuts are available till 12 years old.

Shin's work

Do you want to impress him and your friends?

Photo by Stian & Annie

His portfolio is also available in Salon Musa to know his work and history.

Shin helps bringing out your own beauty;

A little bit confidence goes a long way!

www.shinnosukekida.com

An up-do on your special day!

Looking for a perfect up-do style on your special day?

Shin can help you to arrange a perfect up-do style!

He will consult with you what you would like to be on the day before arranging your hair - and make you different in an elegant way .

Message from Shin:

Please make an appointment with me when you have a special occasion - and also, walk-in customers are most welcome!

If you were in a hurry, I can arrange your hair without taking much time.

Please feel free to swing by!

You'll be happy on the special day that you do not have to worry about your hair and you can relax and enjoy the moment!

Try the lipsticks!

"I believe in manicures. I believe in overdressing. I believe in primping at leisure and wearing lipstick. I believe in pink. I believe happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day, and... I believe in miracles."

- By Audrey Hepburn

Ladies always love to try something new and different - never take their eyes off beauty!

11 different colors of lipstick by SHISEIDO are available at our cosmetic corner (we call "Shin's section") to let you try.

Photo by Yuko

You can try different lipstick colors changing your beauty look before you leave the salon.

Need a good pinch of inspiration?

Please talk to our specialist, Shin!

Hope you enjoy our new corner - Shin's section :)

Organic Environment!

We love nature! As we all knew, the salon Musa continuously makes an effort to create comfortable salon space by displaying different kind of green plant.

Most of our plants are Asian origin, the combination of our vintage (furniture and fixtures) collection and greens are creating somewhat classic yet exotic salon space (we believe!).

What's more, to improve our environment, we are pleased to have YOUR feedback!

Meanwhile we do hope you enjoy the total atmosphere of Salon Musa during your stay!

Take a deep breath and relax....

Photo by YUKO

Hope Japan - Donation drive at Salon Musa

Salon Musa and our staff are also one of these who hopes Japan to recover as quickly as possible from the current situation that was caused by the tragic events.

To help with the relief efforts from here in New York, we are supporting “Hope Japan” activity; "Hope Japan" is a non-profit designer's group to support Tohoku Earthquake, Tsunami and Radiation disaster victims in Japan.

While the team keeps posted on their progress on their website: helpjp.blogspot.com, all donations will deliver to the Japan Society in New York.

Please pay a little attention to the bowl of badges that is located on right next to the reception. The designer’s donation badges, which is button size and available in a various designs from pop, cool to cute; these are at 3 dollars each or as you wish!

© Hope Japan

We believe all our precious customers – across all age groups– can enjoy having one!

Every little bits counts, we believe our hearts will reach people in Japan through this activity!

Music We Play @ Salon Musa

Since our fatal computer crash this past winter, we haven't been able to bulk up our iTunes playlist, so we buckled down and paid for (gasp!) Pandora Radio with no annoying commercials about car insurance or stupid movies :)

A lot of our customers ask us what we listen to.... I guess it depends on who is playing DJ God that day.

If Bushi is in charge of the music, he'll put on the Moby or Thievery Corporation radio on Pandora.

Yasuko and Eri love the Feist station.

I've been playing the Mayer Hawthorne and Little Dragon radio stations.

For the most part, we change it up month to month because we get into different things from month to month...If you ever find yourself getting your hair cut in one of our vintage barber chairs and wonder, "what is this song?" Just ask and we shall supply!

Peace!

Welcome our new plant!

As some of you already know, Bushi and Yasuko are constantly working to evolve and improve the interior of the shop. We love when our lovely regulars come by and say, "Hey, is that new?" So please welcome our the new vegetation at our salon!

It's a Japanese Maple Tree or Acer palmatum. These plants are native to Japan, North Korea, South Korea, China, eastern Mongolia, and southeast Russia. We hope maple-chan will grow into a fine tree one day!

Salon Musa 1 Year Anniversary

HAPPY 1-YEAR ANNIVERSARY, SALON MUSA!

It's been a year since we opened shop on Sullivan Street. We wanted to thank all of our loyal and AMAZING clients for all the wonderful support. We could not do this without each and every one of you. We hope that you will all continue to support us!

We have snacks, tea, coffee, and of course, CHAMPAGNE chilling on ice to celebrate - so stop by and have a glass of bubbly with us at the salon (^_^)

ARIGATO~

XOXO.

Salon Musa Team

Ikebana display @ Salon Musa by Mr. Kan

Salon Musa installs a new ikebana display in our window front every month. We work with respected ikebana teacher and artist, Mr. Kan to create these unique, organic, seasonal displays.

This month we wanted to create a display that was rather humble and hopeful in unison with the concept that after a long, harsh winter, spring always comes with her greenery and life - sprouting renewed vitality. We never seize to marvel each year at the wonderment of the spring season.

Out of the dried and stiff palm leaves, green moss and an orchid arise. Birds fly back to us and enjoy the fine spring weather with replenished spirits.

We dedicate this month's display to all the people of Japan who have suffered from the events of March 11, 2011. We, at Salon Musa feel the effects of this terrible disaster as we have many friends and family members residing in Japan. We extend our condolences to all that have suffered and lost something or someone in this calamity.

We hope that our ikebana display in collaboration with Mr. Kan bequeaths a sense of HOPE to our fellow Japanese New Yorkers, who endure this disaster from a painful distance. We also extend this HOPE to ALL of New York (WE <3 You!!).

No matter how long the winter, spring is sure to follow.

Hair Trend Forecast S/S 2011

We're seeing body perms and curls everywhere! Who wouldn't want to achieve this amazing look (above)!?

In an interview with Chopsticks NY, Bushi comments,

"I think the perms that characterized the 90’s will become popular again. I believe that customers are going to ask for this when they get sick of their hair and want to do something different, whether it is a natural wave look or tighter curls."

We love the look and feel of the 90s here and we think you'll love it too :)

Come by for a free consultation!

The Interior

This place is mash of our tastes and collective effort to make a space that puts us, our friends and clients at ease.

Salon Musa and it's interior concept was born of both Bushi and Yasuko's distinct tastes. No fancy interior decorators were hired here!

The ceramics, trinkets, antiques, and even our fishes were humbly collected over a long period of time, in hopes that one day, Salon Musa would become a reality.

We're glad to share it with all of you so if you haven't come to Salon Musa yet, check it out. Even if it's just to see our crazy antique barber chairs...

We love talking hair and INTERIOR DESIGN!