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Badlands Featured
Badlands is based in Park Slope, Brooklyn has become a noteworthy favorite amongst the queer community. Founder and stylist Deirdre Novella seeks to create high-end women’s hairstyling with high-end men’s barberry encompassing of all genders. Openly queer and with a predominantly queer staff as well, Novella was looking for a space where queer people can come in and feel safe, supported and inspired. “I just wanted to have fun in a comfortable atmosphere that was professional yet edgy,” a philosophy which Novella has aspired and succeeded into since its opening three years ago.
Novella has expanded the stylistic horizons by using clippers, which can only be found in barbershops. When I asked her what specific trends or styles she finds popular amongst her queer clientele she lists, buzz cuts, Boardwalk Empire style updated military cuts, bobs and bi-levels (shaved on one side and longer on the other).
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Badlands Salon and Barber Featured
From its 5th Avenue perch, with a large rainbow flag waving from its window, Badlands gives off a comfortable and friendly vibe. Founded by Deirdre Novella, the salon’s staff synthesize sophisticated techniques and styles with a down-to-earth atmosphere, and specializes in men’s barbering, clipper cutting, and fades.
87 5th Avenue, Park Slope
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Deirdre Novella
After coming out in the ’90s, Deirdre Novella started bartending in NYC lesbian clubs Meow Mix and WOW Bar, cutting hair on the side. “I always wanted to open a salon,” she said, and in 2012, she did just that. Now the owner of Brooklyn-based Badlands, she has a mission of “providing a safe space for fellow LGBTQs.” Novella refers to herself as “an artist, healer and alchemist,” as she’s recently delved into developing Bandlands Organics, an organic skin and haircare line, as well as energy healing and homeotherapy. “I’m learning to diagnose and treat chronic illness that allopathic doctors have had minimal success with,” she says, “like Parkinson’s and Lyme Disease. … I’ve treated a lot of my staff, clients at the salon, and referrals from friends.” Novella credits much of her thriving to “good survival skills and creative tenacity,” but also being a part of something bigger than herself. “I feel so lucky to be a part of a strong community where helping others is a priority, especially in this climate of greed and lack of integrity,” she says. “If we don’t help each other, we’re all going down.” —TB
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We are right in step with spring, fevering to bring you the best in household and beauty care from small-batch innovators with impeccable standards. So please join us on Saturday, May 6, for a big event at the shop, Meet Your Maker - Spring 2023!
Two of our trailblazing makers will be at Soap & Supply in person for the first time: Kristin Fracassi of Root and Splendor and Deirdre Novella of Afterworld Organics. Kristin’s elevated household products are the tools of choice for domestic deities. Deirdre’s hybrid hair treatments restore your crowning glory to its rightful status. And then there’s local maker extraordinaire Aine Malone of East Side Remedios, purveyor of handmade, responsibly-foraged herbal soaps and beauty products that really deliver. Read more about their fabulous products at the links above.
We will also be unveiling our new Beauty Bar menu, including Spring specials. We’ve made some changes that we think you’ll like, forever seeking to improve and expand your Soap & Supply experience. To top it off, we’ll have Tamara’s garden-fresh, locally -grown flowers for sale so you can keep on blooming!
You won’t want to miss:
20% off Afterworld Organics hair (and skin) products
10% off Root & Splendor laundry and lifestyle products
A drawing for exciting giveaways
Great deals on Beauty Bar essentials
Meet your Maker - Spring 2023
Saturday, May 6, from 2-5 pm
1925 Rosina St
Suite A
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We are right in step with spring, fevering to bring you the best in household and beauty care from small-batch innovators with impeccable standards. So please join us on Saturday, May 6, for a big event at the shop, Meet Your Maker - Spring 2023!
Two of our trailblazing makers will be at Soap & Supply in person for the first time: Kristin Fracassi of Root and Splendor and Deirdre Novella of Afterworld Organics. Kristin’s elevated household products are the tools of choice for domestic deities. Deirdre’s hybrid hair treatments restore your crowning glory to its rightful status. And then there’s local maker extraordinaire Aine Malone of East Side Remedios, purveyor of handmade, responsibly-foraged herbal soaps and beauty products that really deliver. Read more about their fabulous products at the links above.
We will also be unveiling our new Beauty Bar menu, including Spring specials. We’ve made some changes that we think you’ll like, forever seeking to improve and expand your Soap & Supply experience. To top it off, we’ll have Tamara’s garden-fresh, locally -grown flowers for sale so you can keep on blooming!
You won’t want to miss:
20% off Afterworld Organics hair (and skin) products
10% off Root & Splendor laundry and lifestyle products
A drawing for exciting giveaways
Great deals on Beauty Bar essentials
Meet your Maker - Spring 2023
Saturday, May 6, from 2-5 pm
1925 Rosina St
Suite A
Santa Fe, New Mexico
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