Whirlwind Blow Dry Lounge

Whirlwind Blow Dry Lounge: BE BEAUTIFUL

 BY LAURIE JO MILLER FARR | PHOTOS BY TONY GEORGE PHOTOGRAPHY

“Let us blow you away,” suggests Whirlwind Blow Dry Lounge, one of the best places in town for hair styling and makeup. Their team of licensed cosmetologists are dedicated to beautifying Napa—one head at a time.

BLOWOUTS, STYLING, MAKEUP, AND MORE

Looking for tight curls, beachy waves, a loose bun, pretty ponytail, French braids, or an elegant updo? Looking for something simple that will last for days? Choose a favorite look or go with something fun that’s new.

Hollywood glam? Everybody wants professional makeup that’s deftly applied with a skilled hand. And, of course, having the look last throughout the day and evening while appearing fabulous in photographs.

And there’s more. While the art of a perfect blowout is the specialty, there’s also a menu of new salon services. A visit begins with a shampoo and conditioning, exclusively using a range of environmentally conscious KEVIN. MURPHY products from Australia. Also available prior to a professional blowout for those who may wish, a trim or a root touch-up. Plus, the salon has a new facial suite where waxing and lash treatments are offered.

BRIDES ARE BACK

Whirlwind has assembled a team of top-notch wedding stylists to give plenty of tender loving care to bridal parties of up to 12. Brides and their attendants are served coffee, tea, or bubbles while they enjoy this occasion. Bridal photographers are welcome to capture the “getting ready” moments for posterity. Mother-of-the-bride and mother-of-the-groom love having the opportunity to create a special look on the day of the wedding and spending time with the younger generation as well.

Some brides choose the alternative; the Whirlwind wedding team will go on-site to do MUAH (makeup and hair) at the venue itself. For larger wedding parties, this is a popular pick. There are a few dozen weddings already booked for the remainder of 2021.

Book with confidence: Wedding Wire and The Knot awarded Whirlwind with the Couples Choice Award in 2018, 2019, 2020, and 2021 for destination wedding services.

GIRLS’ NIGHT OUT

Everyone’s waited such a long time to be social again, but nobody needs to be a bride to feel like a million bucks and be pampered like a princess. So get dolled up before an event, a date, or a party and walk out with a pep in the step or get the BFF gang together and come to the salon before a bachelorette party or a girls’ night out.

For the past six years, Whirlwind owner Stacie Harrold has been running the business from the corner of First & Main (“at the back of the building facing the river”), where the new firstfloor location is about 200 feet from the previous one. Park behind Cole’s Chop House and look for the sign. Whirlwind ticks all the boxes. It’s a small, local, and woman-owned business, and it’s dogfriendly, too.

FOR MORE INFORMATION 1040 Main St., Suite 105, Napa, CA 707-690-2028 // WhirlwindBlowdry.com (closed Mondays)