11 AM at a Nightclub: Behind the Runway
By Kristen Ciliberti | About Town•HV Creatives
Entering a nightclub near Times Square at 11 am on a Tuesday is a very different way I would’ve entered a nightclub 20 years ago, but isn’t that part of the magic of NYC? It was for New York Fashion Week, and Le Shag was asked to work with Edward Tricomi and his crew preparing […]
Busy Bees: An End of Summer Recap
By Kristen Ciliberti | About Town•HV Creatives•The Maiden
It’s almost fall and we have been busy bees at Le Shag. Late summer always tends to feel exceptionally busy, with many people getting back to their regular schedules and the mad dash before the holidays begins. Here’s a cute recap of our end of summer fun and how we got to be a […]
Wednesday is the new Weekend
By Kristen Ciliberti | About Town
Recently I had the chance to experience something I typically wouldn’t. Like a New Yorker who wouldn’t frequent Times Square, because why? Similarly I wouldn’t be making vacation or staycation plans in the place where I reside. BUUUT because I am a local and I do frequent local places, I stumbled into a conversation which […]
It Was Never Just About Hair
By Kristen Ciliberti | Beyond the Brush•HV Creatives•Interviews•The Maiden
21 Years of Le Shag Twenty one years is a long time for any small business. And if Le Shags walls could talk, what stories could it tell!! But what it is really about is how a salon grew into a creative space that has touched so many peoples lives over the years. And Jen […]
Vintage in the Hudson Valley
By Kristen Ciliberti | About Town•HV Creatives
Last weekend I was fortunate enough to share a booth with my partner at the first ever Vintage in the Hudson valley festival held at the Ulster county fairgrounds in New Paltz. I wasn’t sure what to expect, not that I have a huge number of vintage vending events under my belt, but having formerly […]
Meet Jennifer Tirc: The Science-Driven Face Behind Saav Skin Bar
By BTS Staff | About Town•The Maiden
When it comes to skincare, Jennifer Tirc isn’t interested in trends, hype, or 10-step routines that leave your bathroom looking like a chemistry lab. As the owner of Saav Skin Bar, Jennifer has built her reputation on something much simpler: evidence-based skincare, honest education, and helping clients feel comfortable in their own skin. […]
We Witness People Becoming
By Kristen Ciliberti | Beyond the Brush•Floor Space
Just looking at the past 100 years what it means to be a hairdresser has definitely had an evolution. Like most things in modern history this industry was definitely heavily influenced by men but as women started gaining new freedoms it was an easy path to step into. When I started my career 22 plus […]
Spring Atelier: Building Community in the Hudson Valley Hair Industry
By BTS Staff | About Town•HV Creatives
l Spring Atelier is more than an event—it’s a concept rooted in connection, education, and growth within the hair industry. Inspired by the idea of a “springboard,” it was created as a space for artists to gather, share knowledge, and expand their careers beyond the traditional path behind the chair. At its core, Spring is […]

