Here is the insider’s look to our Hot Locks photos shoot. See the great hair styles in action as the 4 local stylists give our 4 local models a HOT new summer trends look. We think you all look fabulous!

Cinergi

At Cinergi, Stylist Kassia Bogush demonstrates on model, Pat Katrinak. Kassia gave Pat a style that plays up her facial features and is easy to style. Finger drying, a round brush for volume and some light hold pomade for piecey definition is really all that’s needed. For a night out on the town, a bit of hair spray can keep the look in place and looking fresh all night long. To amp up Pat’s new style, Kassia chose tone on tone color in a warm blonde with lighter blonde highlights. “To give her a fun edgy look, I gave her a splash of very vibrant red for her summer accessory,” says Kassia. Pat’s new look coincides with several summer 2010 trends, including: relaxed beachy hair in soft loose waves, texture and piecey definition, and splashes of color.

Cinergi Salon Spa
20 N. Park Rd., Wyomissing
610.478.8775
www.cinergi.org

The Hair Connection

The Hair Connection owner and stylist, Heather Doukas, worked with model Tiffany Limberiou, Heather demonstrates her most modern unique coloring techniques. An array of dark brunette colors was selected from the Redken line to complement Tiffany’s dark facial tones. Heather begins the color process by applying triangles of brunette color throughout Tiffany’s head and then adds diagonal lines to soften the multi-facet ray of highlights. The color application process is followed by the application of a keratin complex, used to soften the entire look. The keratin complex will also eliminate damage caused by frequent flat ironing and control frizz caused by humidity in the hot summer months. Tiffany can now leave her hair in a sexy straight style or easily achieve soft smooth waves; both of which are popular trends for summer 2010.

The Hair Connection
3001 Kutztown Rd., Reading
610.939.1400

Natasha’s Salon & Spa

Natasha’s Salon & Spa hairstylist, Kara Shiery, shows her clients with long layers, such as model Lisa Joachim, a simple way to achieve this sexy style.  Using a big barrel curling iron, size 1 ¼ inch to 1 ½ inch, and pins is an efficient way of obtaining the hot roller wave effect. Once the waves are set in place, the styling options are unlimited. Lisa can wear her touchable waves as is, back, half back, in a messy side ponytail, or in a casual up-do; all of which are in style for summer 2010.  To enhance Lisa’s long layers, Kara gave her a dark, classic brunette color from the exclusive European color line BES and treated her with a Keratin complex. Coppolla’s Keratin Complex Treatment has been offered at Natasha’s Salon for over a year, and is just now catching on as the new hair phenomena. The treatment, applied to Lisa’s hair after receiving her color, will last for three to five months and will aid in the manageability of her hair styling. Natasha’s Salon & Spa is offering a special on this treatment during the summer months.

Natasha’s Salon & Spa
1133 Penn Ave., Wyomissing
610.478-9008
natashasalonspa.com

Sherry’s Salon

“The bob is like the classic black dress,” says salon owner and stylist, Sherry McNabb.  There are several variations and lengths of the bob, but no matter how it’s cut or styled, it’s always trendy. Perhaps that is why the bob is one of the primary hair trends for summer 2010.  Sherry modified this classic cut for local businesswoman Deborah Hutcheson by leaving it slightly longer and angling it downward in the front.  By adjusting the cut to meet her client’s needs, Sherry allows Deborah several styling options: curling it, tucking it behind her ears, or pulling it back off of her face completely. To enhance Deborah’s chic new haircut, Sherry used Inoa, L’oreal Professionnel’s hair color of the future, in a natural brunette color. Launched on May 1, 2010, Inoa is the first and only line of permanent hair color with no ammonia and no foul smell. It does not itch the skin when applied and it is much healthier for stylists, clients and the environment.

Sherry’s Salon
536 Penn Ave., West Reading
610.374.4006

By Rebecca VanderMeulen
Photos courtesy of Reading Buccaneers Drum & Bugle Corps

The Reading Buccaneers didn’t come from New York City or northern New Jersey, where the good performers called home. Fifty years ago the rest of the drum-and-bugle circuit mocked them, calling them a bunch of farm boys.

As the cliché goes, that was then.

Now they’re pursuing their sixth consecutive Drum Corps Associates championship, having been undefeated since 2005. The 128 members include musicians who trek from as far away as Massachusetts and Virginia for weekend rehearsals and summer competitions up and down the Eastern Seaboard.

One recent Sunday, men, women and teenagers marched in 90-degree heat on a grassy field near the Reading Regional Airport, playing instruments like trumpets and snare drums, some waving huge, colorful flags. As they performed a selection from Ottorino Respighi’s “Feste Romane” – part of this year’s repertoire of songs with a Roman theme – the percussion section kept time at the front of the field as the instrumentalists marched in a circle, forward, back, left and right.

The Bucs, as they’re affectionately known, are a troupe of 28 color guard members, 40 percussionists and 60 who play brass instruments like the bugle and French horn. They range in age from 14 to 57 and include students, teachers, lawyers and insurance underwriters.
Another group called the Buccaneer Alumni Drum & Bugle Corps, mostly made up of former members, performs locally instead of on the competition circuit.

Café Harmony is the latest coffee shop headed to Berks County, opening later this month on Penn Avenue in West Reading. We asked them to tell us more about their new café and what their new customers should expect and this is what they had to say:

Mission Statement: true, brew, fuel.

It means we stay true to the customer and product, offer fresh brewed coffees and espresso drinks, made on site and crafted beautifully for each individual patron; and provide fuel to get you through the day, the energy and harmony for your life.

Our goal is to provide balance and well-being by serving each customer with the respect and attention they deserve. We strive to be different by emphasizing personal service and choice products over hurried convenience and mass-produced commodities.

Café Harmony is a unique coffee shop experience featuring a full coffee and espresso bar, hot breakfast, fresh-baked pastries and bagels, on-the-go lunch items, made fresh daily, plus homemade soups and breads! Specialty coffees are, well…our specialty. We order only from the best coffee roasters in the Northeast, hand selected and delivered to you freshly sealed from the roasters. From Fair trade/organic light roasts and single source darks to Toasted Coconut and Chocolate Raspberry, our whole bean coffee selection can’t be beat! The café also provides a full menu of cold drink offerings and treats including Italian and French sodas, smoothies and hand-dipped ice creams. In addition to our selection of fresh, quality products we offer a warm and relaxing environment with the convenience of a full-service, in-and-out coffeehouse. We even offer sidewalk café service so you can enjoy the warm summer days!

So, we ask…a nice, hot cup of coffee, a comfy chair, soothing music, and free wi-fi! What more could you ask for in your neighborhood café? Berks County Living knows it sounds good to us & we wish you good luck!

Café Harmony

616 Penn Avenue, West Reading, PA. 19611

610.781.2782

www.cafeharmony.us

By Brandon Shoaff

There are little spaces in between the monotony of the everyday. The family outing, spending some time with friends, enjoying the quality of life outdoors; these are the little things that make it all worth it. These days it is hard to find some exceptional activities, but you may be surprised to find a gemstone in your backyard!

My apology to local author Sallie Gigliotti for listing an incorrect e-mail address in an article in our June issue. The correct e-mail address for Gigliotti, author of the children’s book, “I’m Sorry,” Said Denny, is:
Sallie Gigliotti
gigliottibooks@comcast.net