Monday, January 9, 2012

May I please introduce to you




The new girl

We would love to introduce the newest member to our lil' family
~Miss Jessica Packman~

When Jessica isn't busy delivering freshly baked lemon cupcakes to the lucky men of Fernwood United soccer club she is taming the tresses of the fortunate Victorians that can proudly boast 'Jess does my hair'!
With over six years in the biz we call 'hair' Jessica is a colour Master with extensive training in colour placement and correction. Other hilites include Kerastraight {blow out} expert ~ Weave master and braiding pro. Bumble and bumble trained.

Major loves ~ baking, leopard print and avoiding 'dance offs'
Passion ~ why colouring hair of course
favourite lunch ~ who doesn't love a little curry in the afternoon





{ The bees Knees }





~ Ila Meens {Ratcliffe} ~

Ila Opened Hive almost 11 years ago and has never been more in love with her little beauty shop.
Like most entrepreneurs she has many hats and wears them all beautifully. As a stylist Ila is efficient and unusually fast ~ a complete natural with tresses. Ila has an impressive and discerning roster of dedicated fans and she loves and cares for each one like an old dear friend. The staff at Hive are close, loyal and hardworking ~ an indication of what kind of leader she is for her team. Ila has just launched Barber and Fritz a world class complete hair care line, four years in the making ~ and its amazing! A self professed control freak, Ila is the resident Photographer, wig stylist, creative director, manager, interior designer, PR & advertising and events coordinator. Her most recent projects include: two photography exhibits showcased at Bean around the world and Mole restaurant, Barber and Fritz, key editorial hair stylist for Y.A.M magazine, editorial hair stylist for Victorias upcoming TV series ~ Design District Studio and has just launched 'The First Ladies Club' ~ Victorias hippest woman's networking club. Bumble and bumble and Aveda trained.

Major loves ~ her two daughters, her hot husband & business
Passion ~ daydreaming & crunk
favourite lunch ~ spicy tuna roll





~ Lise Ronayne ~

When she's not shredding bowls and winning skate comps she's honing her skills in the hair world. Lise is wild, goofy, delightful and completely lovable........but when it comes to hair she is all business. Lise takes her craft seriously and travels extensively to perfect her skills including such places as Vidal Sassoon in San Fransisco & Bumble and bumble in Manhattan. Lise is pursuing her passion in the editorial world and has most recently been commissioned as the stylist for Sitkas' catalogs and international advertising as well as for Barber and Fritz.

Major loves ~ skateboarding, russian dolls and red lipstick
Passion ~ traveling
Favorite lunch ~ bean power bars





~ Cristina Woods ~

Cristinas eye for Couture combined with her inherit sense of creativity make for an amazing stylist. Cristina challenges the "trendy" and status quo ~ the adventurous client will find themselves embarking on a great transformation. When Cristina is not creating "theatre" in the chairs at Hive she is designing wigs and working backstage in Victorias theatre and opera community as the key stylist for the Pacific Opera. Bumble and bumble trained.

Major loves ~ Lulu, Tommy & the occult
Passion ~ vintage fur
favourite lunch ~ kee mao fried rice





~ Don Ross ~

A classic hairdresser through and through, Don creates beautiful hair! His attention to detail and perfection never goes unnoticed, he's a master at all that he does. Even the most discerning clients will find themselves impressed with his impeccable craftsmanship. Don is Aveda and Bumble & bumble trained. He specializes in precision cuts, hiliting, mens styling and ladies blow-outs.

Major loves ~ mid century modern, Holt Renfrew & hot yoga
Passion ~ furniture restoration
Favorite Lunch ~ Hernandez power bars




~ Michael Dodsworth ~

Some people work hard their whole life to become great stylists ~ Some are just born that way. You can't teach this kind of natural talent, you just have it or you don't ~ Michael has it! Michael has been in the hair industry for years but has most recently gotten on the right side of the shears. Aveda trained and specializing in creative cuts and colours.

Major loves ~ Performing, his tickle trunk & Japan
Passion ~ socializing
Favorite lunch ~ poutine and soda pop





~ Leah Meens ~

Leah has recently joined us back at Hive after embarking on a hiatus where she opened Mole restaurant, Village family market and most notably ~ created two beautiful babies. Leah has returned to her love of hair, she is a respectful stylist and makes a fan of everyone she meets. Leah brings out the natural beauty and glamour in all that she does ~ classic, timeless hairdressing at its best.

Major loves ~ motherhood, Cosmo and burpees
Passion ~ wine, girlfriends & knitting
favourite lunch ~ chocolate & coffee






~ Bev Love ~

Bev is an incredibly talented, in demand stylist with a fiercely loyal roster of clients to attest to that. As a habit Bev is booked months in advance ~ her beautiful work and close relationship with every guest speaks for itself. Bev has been recognized for her work with curly hair and is one of Hives colour experts. Aveda & Bumble and bumble trained

Major loves ~ Walt, 1950's Pyrex and her 1977 Triumph Bonneville
Passion ~ roller derby
Favorite lunch ~ vegetarian pad thai {hold the tofu}





~ Rachel Samson ~

Rachel has the unique ability to bring personality out of her clients through their hair. She has the innate ability to see the hiding 'you' in you. Rachel is focused and professional with a boat load of talent to back it up, continually challenging herself and meeting and exceeding every bar we set for her makes Rachel a world class stylist. Bumble and bumble trained and a blow-out queen.

Major loves ~ gourmet cooking, fine wine & Marquis De Sade
Passion ~ floral patterns
Favorite lunch ~ the Mint





~ Teneel Ferris ~

The Listener ~ We are constantly poking at Teneel for her epic consultations.....if you want to be heard she's your girl! Teneel assumes nothing, she listens and communicates like no one else and that is just about the best you can ask for in a stylist. Teneel is skilled and polished, she is one hell of a hairdresser. Bumble and bumble trained specializing in colour, layered cuts and angled bobs.

Major loves ~ her hound dog, her man & vodka sodas
Passion ~ friends {and lots of them}
Favorite lunch ~ veggie pho






~ Shannon Lake ~

She just can't shake us ~ back for round three. Shannon is one of our front desk coordinators and resident models. Shannon is a client favourite, Oh we just LOVE her!

Major loves ~ anthropology, archeology & rock'n roll
Passion ~ karaoke
Favorite lunch ~ Italian deli samiches





~ Maxine Munson ~

One of our front desk coordinators and just a total babe! Maxine can also be found at Johns Place, Mac and selling her wares at hipster craft fairs. A make up artist, creative genius and Hive gal ~ OH we just love her too!

Major loves ~ gangster rap, dressing up & making pretty things
Passion ~ make up artistry
Favorite lunch ~ treats



Love from Hive
xo

Sunday, January 8, 2012

Barber and Fritz



“Paying homage to the timeless art of the beauty ritual, Barber and Fritz is the culmination of experience - a dynasty of recipes procured from every corner of the globe.

Our collection of lotions, potions, cremes, rinses, toniques, waters, washes and primaries are hand bottled and cultivated in small, locally produced batches.

A nod to our great grandparents and the simple abundance of recipes that have withstood the measure of time; this is the pomade used by rum runners and the hair rinse of Egyptian queens. These are the ingredients of courtship, from your great Aunts kitchen in Paris to the World’s finest apothecaries.

Inspired by glass bottles, rich butters, exotic spices and inherited secrets. Barber and fritz promises to be the most exquisite, ridiculously opulent indulgence to have ever graced those tender strands. Discover your ritual. Adorne yourself. Fall in love.”


Not just a product.
Not mass produced, or corporately owned.



Barber and Fritz.................a love story






"Recipes of antiquity resurrected from the long lost archives of beauty rituals gone by."



















~ Erica Weiner ~
a beautiful collection of jewellery handmade in Brooklyn NY
Available at Hive hair



{Our retail boutique}



Handmade Lithuanian goat leather satchels ~ beautiful




~ Bunheads ~
a collection of hair pins designed by a principal dancer of the New York City Ballet



~Kent of London~
beautifully crafted hair combs handmade in Great Britain since the 18th century



~ Camilla of Paris ~
A collection of barrettes, chignon pins & french combs ~ handmade in France



Erica Weiner rings ~ brass & rose gold



{our wares}

Hercules Sagemann ~ hairbrushes crafted in Germany since 1856

Speert ~ hair combs coveted by Napoleon, handmade in Switzerland since 1792

Chanel'ish hair accessories




Barber and Fritz {ironing kit}




Barber and Fritz {waving kit}




Barber and Fritz {building kit}




Barber and Fritz {strengthening kit}




Barber and Fritz {styling kitz}





{Parlours}
Parlour powder ~ dry shampoo
Parlour spray ~ hairspray with three settings ~ light.medium.strong




{Powders}
Dry soap ~ ginger. chilli. clove
Dry wash ~ flours and petals




{Grooming}
French clay ~ french white clay. tarragon
Hairdressing resin ~ beeswax. olive butter




{Colour absolutes}
Rouge. Amber. Rose. Golden. Violette
~ use a couple drops in our creme rinses to maintain the vibrancy of hair colour ~




{Apothecaries}
Ironing tonique ~ coconut oil
Hair oil ~ argan. jasmine
Waving tonique ~ gycerine
Strengthening tonique ~ keratin




{Primaries}
Setting lotion ~ flax. honey
Setting fixative ~ irish moss




{Waters}
Sugar water ~ sugar. absinthe
Fleur de sel ~ silk. pearls
Hairdressing rinse ~ champagne vinegar. black tea
Building water ~ french lavender. lemon rind
Finishing water ~ rose hips. gold




{Dry collection with Kaffir lime and Cardamom}
Hair wash. Creme rinse. Hair creme




{Soft collection with cotton and coconut milk}
Hair wash. Creme rinse. Hair creme







Love from Hive
Ambassadors of Barber and Fritz
xxoo