CHI Spring 2008 - (Page 26) CHI® AROUND THE WORLD ECUADOR In this country, beautiful hair is a passion. Visit five top salons and meet the people who devote their careers to helping clients look their best. Jose Onias Beauty Salon, Guayaquil Owner Jose Onias Nunez was born in this city, nicknamed “The Pacific Pearl.” He and his staff are experts in complete makeovers and they count many Ecuadorian television personalities among their clients. If you visit this city, Nunez advises, don’t miss the Cerro Santa Ana, a lively center where the city of Guayaquil was first established in the mid1500s; Malecon 2000 along the river and the Jardin Botanico. And be sure to sample delicious traditional food at Lo Nuestro Restaurant. Jose Onias Nunez Erika’s, Guayaquil The exclusive color technician for CHI® and BioSilk® throughout Ecuador, Erika Eggeling Mendez specializes in “extreme makeovers.” Her salon, Erika’s, is located in Urdesa, a commercial zone within the city. She reveals that her clients can’t get enough BioSilk Silk Therapy® and CHI® Keratin Mist and Silk Infusion. And, she adds, for the best breakfast in town, head Erika Eggeling Mendez to El Bolon de Tere. Berenice Beauty and Spa Salon, Cuenca Challenging herself to always be more creative in the realms of fashion and beauty, Berenice has studied in Venezuela, the Dominican Republic and the U.S. And even though she is a salon owner in Ecuador’s third-largest city, with more than 20 years of experience, she believes that continuing education is critical because, “we are always learning.” Please visit Cuenca, she says, and don’t miss El Cajas Forest, a natural reserve featuring beautiful lakes and breathtaking scenery. Berenice Vivet Beauty And Spa Salon, Guayaquil Founded 28 years ago by Magdalena Kinsey and Esther Vivero, this salon has long set the standards in the city. Three of the salon’s top stylists—Martha Cecilia Delgado, Gabriela Mendoza Leon and Eliana Bernabe—have reached the top of their crafts and each credits BioSilk® and CHI® products for helping them get there. Leon’s go-to products include BioSilk® Fruit Cocktail Reconstructor and Silk Therapy®, while Bernabe picks the CHI® Ceramic Hairstyling Iron as her favorite. If you plan to visit, says Delgado, don’t miss Malecon Del Salado and Parque Historico. And, says Leon, the best meat can be found at the Parrillada del Nato restaurant. Hand’s, Cuenca Owner Galo Iniguez has been a stylist for 15 years but he loves coming to work each day because he looks forward to doing “something different, newer or more exciting than the last time.” Hand’s specializes in cuts and highlights and client favorites include BioSilk Silk Therapy® and Fruit Cocktail Reconstructor. If you visit Cuenca, Iniguez advises, don’t miss Yunguilla Valley, the largest Extreme Sport Park in Latin America. Galo Iniguez Vivet Salon’s Gabriela Mendoza Leon, Martha Cecilia Delgado and Eliana Bernabe. 26 Volume IV, Issue 14
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