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May 3, 2012 – Only 10 days away until Mother’s Day….the countdown has officially begun.  Pay tribute to mom with a gift of spa this Mother’s Day.  Treat mom to a day of escape into solitude and serene relaxation; give her the Perfect Gift, the gift of spa.  Choose from spa packages starting at just $150 or opt to create your own Perfect Gift; choose a denomination or a select any combination of our hair or spa services; available in beautifully presented gift cards. Sometimes words cannot express enough the gratitude and appreciation we have for our deserving mom, let a day of pampering at Donato Salon + Spa speak for you. Also, until May 13, 2012, purchase any gift card valued at $100 or more and receive a $20 Our Compliments Card to further spoil Mom or enjoy yourself from May 13 – July 25, 2012. Gift Cards and Spa Packages are available for purchase at any of our Donato Salon + Spa locations.  

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April 20, 2012, Braids are the buzz, a must-have addition to formal styling with the prom-age gals this season.  Some of the most popular styles of braid include the Waterfall Braid, Snake Braid and the daring Butterfly Braid. 

Tutorials have flooded the youtube seen and have gone viral as tweens to teens seek out the hottest spring/summer look. These looks are expected to be seen this season at graduation dinners and prom nights everywhere.  Braids have also transcended to brides and bridesmaids this wedding season as formal styling meets soft texture and braided accents. Additionally, an elegant floral accessory or beaded jewel can be used to accent and dress up any braided hairstyle. Braids appear to be here to stay and are a simple way to complement any look for almost any occasion.

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Gearing up for one of the most exciting times? Another milestone reached in the game of life?  You envisioned a number of things as a young child and graduation and prom was likely among them.  That time is soon approaching, the perfect prom party does not have to be something only seen in the movies. Capture the spotlight and be the belle of the ball; prom ready with hair and makeup done by the expert styling team of Donato Salon + Spa. Choose from our two prom packages starting at only $105 available for purchase until June 30, 2012.  See salon for full details. 

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Prom-age guys and gals are invited to attend a prom theme event where the latest hair, make-up and prom fashion trends are revealed.  Bring your friends and family to get a sneak preview of the must-have looks this season. Enjoy complimentary nail polish changes, hand massages, skin analysis and targeted treatments, mini make-up application while learning some cool hair styling tips and tricks. 

ENTER TO WIN a prom pretty package including hair, make-up and manicure for you and a friend for the day of your prom; all provided by the Donato Expert Styling Team and valued over $300.  Also, be one of the first 50 attendees and receive a take home gift valued at over $50 just for attending.

To confirm your attendance join our facebook group, Donato Salon + Spa, and rsvp for this event.

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Wednesday March 7, 2012 – Donato Salon + Spa sponsors the hair in support of Mackage show at the Distillery District’s Fermenting Cellar for Fashion Week.

“The event was both a party and a show”, reads torontolife.com.  The attendees enjoyed buttered popcorn, cotton candy and mini ice cream sandwiches with a circus feel as performers paraded through with illuminated hula hoops and walked through on stilts.

Designers Eran Elfassy’s and Elisa Dahan’s revealed the Mackage fall/winter 2012 collection showcasing jackets that featured interesting textures with fur accents, and cable-knit layers made of boucle fabric on top of nylon.  The collection also showcased female models wearing camel skirts and cigarette pants and collars of contrasting colours like tan, white, red and grey on black.  Head-lining models, like Rico “Zombie Boy” Genest, best known for appearance in Lady Gaga video, and Canadian-born Heather Marks, walked the catwalk and captured the attention of fashion reporters and guests alike.

Our team of hairstylists were hard at work as they transformed 20 models, including model Heather Marks, working with the existing wave and texture of the models’ hair creating soft and natural looks that complemented the designers’ reveal.

A big thank you goes out  to Brian, Shivawn, Joshua, Sergio, Trish, Jana, Vince, support staff and coordinators for all of their hard work.  The show was a huge success – kudos to everyone that participated.  

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Tuesday March 6, 2012 – Donato Salon + Spa team sponsors hair for the Basch Show for Toronto Fashion Week happening at 99 Sudbury Street.

“(Designer Wesley) Badanjak veered away – for the most part – from anything too ostentatious”, read torontolife.com. Basch featured mainly wearable cocktail dresses in colours ranging from black, silver and soft pink to bright crimson red. 

The Donato Styling Team performed their magic on approximately 15 models as they tightly curled the models hair and brushed it out to create a “softer” texture.  Stylists used Oribe Dry Texture Spray for texture and Label m Resurrection Dust for lift and volume; creating the desired unkempt curl with sleek centre parting.  The Donato Team was very proud to showcase their talents at Toronto Fashion Week in support of the Basch Show and this emulated through the work produced in tight timelines.

A very special THANK YOU goes out to creative team including Brian, Angielena, Susy, Racquel, Katie, Stephanie, Jennifer, Vince, coordinators and support staff for their hard work.  The show was a great success; two thumbs up to the team for a job well done.

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Tuesday March 6, 2012 – Designer Badanjak for Lovas revealed ombre tweed, micro chenille coats and cobweb knits at 99 Sudbury Street for Fashion Week.

A collection of sheer reptilian blouses, two piece jacket and skirt separates and pencil skirts were also seen on the runway.  Royal blue accents were also found on some of the pieces including on skirt piping and on hems or seams. 

The models hair was “a modern take on the classic beehive with strong centre parting and smooth finished sides”, says Brian, Hair Team Lead from Donato.  To achieve this look the stylists used Oribe Dry Texture Spray, Superfine Hairspray and Oribe Soft Lacquer.

Special thanks to creative team, Brian, Angielena, Susy, Racquel, Katie, Stephanie, Jennifer, Vince, coordinators and support staff for all their hard work and for making this show a great success.

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February 09, 2012, Toronto - Kudos to the Donato Yorkdale team for their support and hairstyling talents demonstrated at the Holt Renfrew Yorkdale VIP fashion event.  Stylists created sleek, classic looks that complemented the models that sashayed down the promenade wearing the latest Spring/Summer 2012 collections. Designers featured the likes of Gucci, Prada, Vince, and Marc Jacobs to name a few.  The turnout was amazing and the consensus on the completed looks, including the beautiful bright colours of the upcoming season complemented by the simplistic hair styles, was a hands-down jaw dropper.  Keep your eyes out for Spring/Summer’s bold expressions and beautiful palettes of yellows, reds, and pinks; just the right antidote to combat the winter blahs.

Special thanks goes out to salon manager Ashley and styling team members Racquel, Tania, Susy and Trish for their roles in making this event a success. Pictures featured are pre-show shots of styling team prepping models before their grand entrance.

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Celebrate this Valentine's Day with a gift card from Donato Salon + Spa. Purchase $100 or more in gift cards and get a free John Donato Lipgloss. Treat yourself to a day of pampering and get the perfect pucker to complement your Valentine's date. No romance in the air? Love yourself, indulge in some much deserved "you" time. Celebrate a relaxing day at the spa or enjoy a service in the salon. Free John Donato Lipgloss with $100 gift card purchase available for a limited time and while supplies last. See salon for details.

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Do you leave your hair stylist’s chair wondering how the mastery of hair is so easily accomplished in just a 30-minute sitting?  Now you won’t have to worry about where to get a degree in styling. You can turn heads, quiet a room and perhaps even make your ex-beau think twice about your recent “break”.  Not only will you be envied through the whispers of those at your next night out on the town, you will feel richer knowing that it only cost you $25. That’s like two cocktails at your next affair, which who knows, with your beautiful new blowout the hottie sitting two tables down, may just pick up that tab.  Looking and feeling good has never been so easy (and affordable) with purchase a series of 4 blowouts pay only $25 each.  Available for purchase for a limited time only with select stylists.  Details available in salon or by phone. 

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