Jason Rice; Co-Owner and Hair Stylist at Changez Salon and Merle Norman Cosmetic Studios in Royal Oak. A Redken Elite Salon specializing in new and classic hair designs, make-up artistry, manicures and facials. We do hair and make-up for special occasions like weddings, proms and anniversaries. We also donate services to support many local Detroit Art Programs.
Merle Norman, NOT your Grandmothers Make-Up Company!!!! Founded in 1931 in Los Angeles, MADE in the USA.
Spent a week in Los Angeles at the 80th Merle Convention held at L A Live, JW Marriot ......Beautiful weather, beautiful people, Celebrated Stephen's 52nd Birthday on Thursday April 28th!!
Strolling Dinner and Open Bar for welcome reception and Jay Leno entertained us live for an Hour at Final Banquet!!!! Here's more!! Hussy Red Lipcolor was introduced along with a Fashion forward Fragrance of the same name!! Got to meet the new face of Merle, Carol from Wilhemina Modeling Agency in New York.
Got to play in Malibu too!!! We had such a great time!!
Excited to be back to celebrate our 4th anniversary as co-owners of Changez Salon!
After her SuperModel Career Marisa was cast in several prominent film roles, including Gustav von Aschenbach's wife in Luchino Visconti's 1971 film "Death in Venice", the Jewish department store heiress Natalia Landauer in the 1972 film "Cabaret", and to this day is best friends with co-star Liza Minnelli, and the tragic beauty Lady Lyndon in the Stanley Kubrick film "Barry Lyndon" (1975). Though the last role has been her most well known, few reviews have commented on her performance; Vincent Canby of The New York Times merely stated, "Marisa Berenson splendidly suits her costumes and wigs."
A more recent Italian film has captured my attention“I Am Love”.Shot in 2009 in Venice it is a magnificent film with a stellar cast. Tilda Swinton also steals my heart in this film.
“I Am Love tells the story of the wealthy Recchi family, whose lives are undergoing sweeping changes. Eduardo Sr., the family patriarch, has decided to name a successor to the reins of his massive industrial company, and in so doing, surprises everyone by splitting power between his son Tancredi and grandson Edo. However, Edo dreams of opening a restaurant with his friend Antonio, a talented chef. At the heart of Tancredi’s family is his wife, Emma (Tilda Swinton), a Russian immigrant who has adopted the culture of Milan. An adoring and attentive mother, Emma’s existence is shocked to the core when she falls deeply in love with Antonio and pursues a passionate love affair that will change his family forever.”(from www.iamlovemovie.com)
Grab your significant other, start a roaring fire, grab a bottle of wine – make it Italian – and enjoy this romantic drama.Buy it at Amazon http://amzn.to/hAVqzG
Search the phrase “Classic Beauty” and the name Elizabeth Taylor is top on the list. But another favorite of mine was dubbed by Yves Saint Laurent as “the girl of the Seventies”.
Marisa Berenson was a fashion model who came to prominence in the early 60’s and graced the covers of Time, Vogue,Glamour, Bazaar and more in the 70’s. She told the New York Times “I once was one of the highest paid models in the world”. She was known as "The Queen of the Scene" for her frequent appearances at nightclubs and other social venues in her youth.
Berenson is a Classic Beauty. Even now, or should I say especially now, she has a certain grace and elegance about her. From runways to movies to fashion shows, she truly has a style all her own. Always on the cutting edge of fashion and at all the style events – in my book - she is still “The Queen of the Scene”.
What happens when you lose your hair? Does anyone care? It is one of the most humiliating parts of cancer. Not only do you have to try to fight this uber invasive disease, but you lose your hair and the world sees that. As the owner of a salon - I felt there was something I could do. That is when I became involved in "Locks of Love"
Locks of Love is a public 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. We meet a unique need for children by using donated hair to create the highest quality hair prosthetics. Most of the children helped by Locks of Love have lost their hair due to a medical condition called alopecia areata, which has no known cause or cure. The prostheses we provide help to restore their self-esteem and their confidence, enabling them to face the world and their peers.
If you are interested in donating your hair - come see me at Changez Salon in Royal Oak.
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble's "Motown in Motion" last week was a blast! How amazing it was to be backstage at the Detroit Opera House, working with the talented performers. It is so exciting to be a part of something that is bigger than myself. To be able to work with performers at the peak of their craft and enjoying every minute of it is a dream come true. EDE provides the access to my dreams.
I heard a funny line the other day, someone referring to their deceased grandfather - "Heaven will have to issue it's first restraining order."
I LOVE Liz Tayler, her iconic style and fashion legend has graced the pages and covers of Vogue for many decades. As an actress in her early roles in "National Velvet" at age 12 to "Cleopatra", "Cat on a Hot Tin Roof" and "Butterfield 8" in her heyday and then later cameos in films like "The Flintstones" Elizabeth Taylor will always take my breath away.
Laurie Eisenhower, of Eisenhower Dance Ensemble inspires all those around her with her commitment and dedication to the arts. As Eisenhower Dance Ensemble prepares to celebrate twenty years of commitment and service to the community, I applaud Laurie's many charitable efforts and the role EDE plays in utilizing ballet as an educational tool.
Changez Salon has long supported the arts in Metro Detroit.When Laurie Eisenhower approached us to donate our services for the upcoming Eisenhower Dance Ensemble’s performance of “Motown in Motion” – the answer was an immediate yes.On March 20th at the Detroit Opera House, the Motor City's premier dance company, celebrates the iconic Detroit sound with an evening of dance and Motown music. I will be there with my partner Stephen, manager Patrick and our team of talented stylists doing hair for the entire dance company.
Eisenhower Dance Ensemble’s collaboration with Changez Salon has been an ongoing partnership. Laurie Eisenhower says, “Changez Salon has stepped up as major supporters of EDE. With their support, we have been able to appear at special events, produce a video that has already raised close to $1,500, and get the word out on how small businesses can support the arts in Metro Detroit.”
Stephen and I have co-owned Changez Salon for over 4 years and enjoy the chance to give back to the community whenever possible. Our goal is to help promote community outreach and education programs for artists of all ages.Known as “The Salon with a Big Heart”, Changez Salon regularly donates time and talents to Eisenhower Dance Ensemble, the Detroit Institute of Arts, Gilda’s Club Metro Detroit, Detroit Chamber Winds & Strings and are also dedicated to promoting Breast Cancer awareness.
I would highly recommend the performance, tickets can be purchased by going to www.ede-dance.org
I love being a hair stylist! After graduating from David Pressley School of Cosmetology, I began my career as a stylist in 1998 at Changez Salon and Merle Norman Cosmetics. In 2007, I became co-owner of the salon. I have advanced training at Redken 5th Avenue in NYC and am continually attending professional courses across the US.
My expertise is in professional hair color, modern and classic hair design and cuts, make-up artistry as well as superior product knowledge. My goal is making my diverse clientele feel and look great.
