Andre Richard Baldini's passion for color, beauty and style began as a child, when he hosted Halloween parties complete with elaborate costuming and makeup. Friends and neighbors lined up at Andre's house for the annual festivity. Often found with crayon in hand, Andre always colored outside the lines. Prior to completing his formal beauty school education, Andre saw his first Drag Show with Mable Red Top appearing on stage. He saw how the face became a canvas. He knew he had found his path and as a teen, he became a student of the raw and unconventional street techniques used in creating drag – the illusion of transforming harsh male features into Madonna, Bette and Cher. His ability to soften a brow was one of his strongest skills. Contests, awards and a stellar underground reputation popped up. Upon graduating from Empire Beauty School and completing his teacher's license, the doors of opportunity continued to open. Andre worked in local and national television including Celebrity Hair Styling, Ambush Makeover, Nice Package and Mating Season as well as a consultant for MAC Makeup. In March of 2007, Andre opened his namesake salon. Despite his colorful resume, his vision was to create a drama-free environment with the best Stylists in the City to help him realize this dream. He has achieved his goal. Andre Richard Salon is a warm and inviting salon with an understated elegance that's come to be expected in its Washington West neighborhood. Andre Richard Salon specializes in the latest advances in hair technology using the most exquisite natural treatments available. In 2012, Andre launched ARS by Andre Richard Salon, a signature line of hair products. That same year, Andre Richard Salon was named Best of Philly by Philadelphia Magazine's GPhilly. In 2013 Yelp.com named Andre Richard Salon in its Top Five Salons List. In August 2013, Andre opened ARS Lab, a new concept hair and beauty salon in Center City Philadelphia. ARS Lab caters to those who desire an ultra-focused environment focused on giving clients the world's best technology and tools to bring out the natural beauty and glow of their hair. In November 2014, Andre launched ARS Parlor, his third location dedicated to glamour and high fashion trends. ARS Parlor is a full service salon staffed by Master Stylists for an upscale yet charming experience. With more than 20 years of experience, Andre continues his passion for the craft and artistry of beauty. An Upper Darby native, Andre lives in Center City Philadelphia and is active in the Philadelphia community especially with the Philly Pride, Philadelphia Animal and Welfare Society (PAWS) and the William Way Community Center. |
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1218 locust street
201 South Camac Street
204 South 12th Street, 2nd Floor |
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ARS by Andre Richard Salon is a clinically tested line of styling products built for high performance that includes 13 items from shampoo and conditioner to styling spray and finishing oil ranging in price from $13 to $22. |
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Andre Richard Baldini, Owner and Master Stylist
Phone: (215) 287-4926 |
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