Dawn Bender Carrington owner / stylist
As the owner of Glam Lounge, Dawn sought to create a chic and upscale salon in the heart of Raleighs Glenwood South area. Her dazzling smile and pleasant personality are outshined only by her incredible talent. She is the go-to girl for advanced coloring, innovative styling and an updated complete look. While Dawn has never met a head of hair she couldnt handle, long-maned women live for her life-changing layers. Her ability to highlight and enhance natural beauty doesn't stop at hair, but continues in her abilities as a makeup artist. She was featured on TLC's A Perfect Proposal where she delivered a fabulous fiancée makeover.
A long-time Raleigh resident, Dawn is one of the top competing hair stylists in the country. Her high placements in national competitions earned her a spot on the USA World Team at the renowned international HairWorld competitions. Dawn has represented the United States in styling competitions in the fashion capitals Paris, Milan, and Moscow . She has earned six gold medals, three silver medals and four bronze medals, in addition to seven distinguished international awards.
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Justin Dare stylist
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Justin brings to the Glam Lounge his NYC Bumble + Bumble education in cutting and styling hair. He is all about finding a clients personal look and enjoys his position as a revered makeover stylist. Justin brings an eye for color and style that is unparalleled in Raleigh salons. If someone is searching for a new look, be it a drastic color change or a stylish new do, Justin is the perfect man.
Justin's talent was showcased on TLC's A Make-Over Story where he appeared as one of two hairstylists on the national television show. His devoted customers swear by his deft hands and ability to create the individualized look for each client. Justin can cut and color any texture of hair while making the customer feel uniquely beautiful. Justin regularly creates a personalized, complete look, including hair and makeup, for his clients and offers quick and easy do-it-yourself lessons.
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Lauren Tedino makeup artist
Lauren is a talented makeup artist who provides Glam Lounge with unparalleled skills in the way of makeup and makeovers. Due to her impressive professional experience managing the Laura Mercier cosmetics counter in Raleigh, she is extremely knowledgeable of the latest beauty products and trends.
She is fortunate to have been personally trained by world renowned beauty expert Bobbi Brown prior to launching a Bobbi Brown studio in Raleigh’s Crabtree Valley Mall. Because of her outstanding talent, Lauren has been a featured artist for Bobbi Brown at various events.
Lauren uses her knowledge of products and her artistry skills to evoke the inner beauty of each client. To date she has contributed as the makeup artist for more than 40 weddings and was recently featured in Weddings magazine. She has also worked as a makeup artist for the popular TV show, “The Biggest Loser,” and was also the makeup artist for an instructional ballet DVD that features Eileen Juric.
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