As we turn the corner to 2020, we’re taking a look back. The past ten years have brought countless transformations, milestones, and accomplishments, both professionally for La Pomponnee and Mec as a brand and personally for our team members. Before we say goodbye to 2019, we’re celebrating the last decade and sharing some of our favorite memories!

Business Changes

New name, who dis? We went from being La Pomponnee Salon and Spa to La Pomponnee Beauty Artisans. To go along with our new name, we also got a fresh logo, shiny new signage, and an updated website too!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade! Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

The men’s division of our barber spa got an overhaul to become more of a traditional barber shop. Hence, Mec Modern Barbering was born. This past year, we gave Mec it’s very own spot at our Waterdam location!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Both locations got a facelift, including a new front desk! Check out the before and after!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

It was wheels up for La Pomponnee! We launched our Beaute Mobile, an RV that we converted into a mobile styling station that travels to events and private parties offering mini spa treatments, hair styling, makeup application, and more!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Heather Tabacchi Photography and La Pomponnee partnered to open a studio space in the South Side. There, we do the hair and makeup while Heather takes the glamorous photos. Team work makes the dream work!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

La Pompiversaries

This decade we celebrated so many incredible staff milestones! Eight team members hit their 20-year (!!!) mark while 15 toasted to 10 years with us. We traveled to Mexico a whopping seven times to celebrate and our 20th anniversary trip was the largest group yet!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Exciting Events

We never stopped learning! From Chicago to New York to Nashville to Washington D.C., our stylists attended beauty shows and trainings around the country. Our salons also hosted amazing guest educators throughout the years. We pride ourselves on delivering the latest trends and techniques to our clients!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

In 2018, La Pomponnee was voted Best Spa in Pittsburgh Magazine’s Best of the ‘Burgh readers’ poll. Thank you again to everyone who voted for us!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

We hit the runways! Members of our team did the hair and makeup for Pittsburgh Fashion Week and several times at New York Fashion Week. We also styled the models at Lex & Lynne’s Bridal Event, here in Pittsburgh.

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

We gave back and hosted a fashion fundraiser for Dress for Success in honor of our 25th anniversary and a Spa-A-Thon for the City Mission. We also donated hair and makeup services to One Day to Remember.

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Our work was published in both the digital version of Vogue and the print version of British Vogue.

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

We were lucky enough to work with 262 brides on one the most important days of their lives. We hope each and every one of you are enjoying a lifetime of love and happiness.

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Team Gatherings

From a Great Gatsby themed affair to a Parisian inspired picnic to this year’s La Pompo-chella music festival and food truck round-up, we love celebrating our team each year. It’s a great time to get together outside the salon, toast to our teammates, and kick back and relax a little. We’re already hard at work planning 2020’s event! Any guesses what the theme will be?

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Marriages & Growing Families

You know we love a good wedding around here and the 2010s allowed us to celebrate 11 of them, including that of owner Kristen. 

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Eleven must be a magical number because we also welcomed 11 new members to the La Pomponnee family, including the most recent new addition, Bo, Tiffany’s son.

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Happy Retirements

We said goodbye to both Pam and Elham. Here is a snap of Elham from opening day of the salon back in 1992, and then another the day of her retirement almost 26 years later. We hope you’re both enjoying the rest and relaxation you deserve!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Bidding Adieu to a Glamorous Decade!

Whew, what a decade it’s been! Looking ahead, our goal is to remain focused on being a salon that serves its community and provides a place to get glam, relax, and visit with friends. Bring on the 2020s! We’re ready for ya!

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