ST. LAURENT HAIR SALON COIFFURE

reviewed by Nancy Snipper

Remarkable Results with your Hair Happens Here
I’m not one to go to hairdressers. I have unruly, wiry hair that makes scissor-wielding salon employees very nervous. Suffice it to say that stylists and I don’t really mesh; cutting and colouring my own hair has been my modus operandi for years. But that recently changed during a lucky chance encounter with Irene Weinstein, owner of St. Laurent Hair Salon Coiffure in Westmount Square.

Irene Weinstein

Time for a Radical Change

Throwing caution to the wind, I stepped inside her spacious salon. I was immediately put at ease. The calm yet cheery atmosphere was reflected in the clients’ smiles.  I felt relaxed here. It wasn’t boisterously noisy, just nice; I certainly didn’t feel like I was in a hair assembly line.

                                                                             

           Irene  pleasantly greets you

“I want to make you feel like you’re in your own living room”, said Irene who has owned
St. Laurent for fourteen years. Formerly, Charles of Westmount, the salon’s now highly appealing white and red interior is the result of her extensive
renovations. Irene commented that the place has great synergy, and I couldn't agree more. Many factors contribute to this.

Thirty expert professionals, including hairdressers, colorists, make-up artists and manicurists make the magic happen. 

  Warm and authentic, St. Laurent was about to become a haven of  hope for my hair.

In the shampoo area, the smiles continued. Pablo, one of such happy shampoo specialist magnificently washed my hair using Awapuni shampoo; it’s specially formulated for treated hair. 

St. Laurent is a Saco-affiliated salon. Its full line of hair products is a beauty blessing for us all, as Saco – a 

London, England based company – uses all organic ingredients; they are all vegan! 

                                 

St. Laurent's Saco product line embodies it’s distinct signature of outstanding hair care. 

                  

A Spectacular Hair Cut!

Hedy was my appointed hairdresser. Her 38 years of experience here and abroad was awesomely reflected in her masterful handling of the scissors.

Every lightning speed stroke with the scissors was done with passion and heart. The calibre of expertise reflects in the type of professionals dedicated to enhancing our own distinct beauty at St Laurent.

Hedy happily handled my hair – all unevenly cut (by me). I began to see a transformation happening – snip by snip. And there were a lot of them. No lazy fingers with these talented hair dressers. As I looked around the room, I witnessed them transform, enhance and handle hair masterfully. They inspire confidence. They know just what to do, so surrender yourself. All of St.  Laurent’s hairdressers will offer you their advice and a free consultation. I walked out of there beaming ear to ear. It was an utterly enjoyable experience. Thank you so much St. Laurent Salon Coiffure for boosting my outer self image and my inner one too. I will be back!

Before the hair cut

After the hair cut

I was happy

St. Laurent Salon Coiffure’s  address is 
1 Westmount Square, suite C 260 in Montreal.

Call (514) 934-3000.  
The website is: 

www.stlaurent-coiffure.com

Caniba: an Infuriating and Disgusting Case of Injustice

This fresco-like documentary is a very disturbing portraiture of the reality of cannibalism among humans as seen through the eyes of Issei Sagawa (Born: 1949, Kobe, Hyōgo Prefecture, Japan). The filmmakers interview him along with his brother Jun.

In 1977, Sagawa immigrated to Paris, France in order to pursue a Ph.D. in literature at the Sorbonne. By 1981, he had developed a close friendship with 25-year-old Dutch classmate Renée Hartevelt. On June 11th, 1981 she accepted his invitation for dinner at his apartment. He convinced her on the pretext of assisting him in translating poetry for a school assignment. When her back is turned, he shoots her, then rapes her, and subsequently, cannibalizes her. On the 13th, he is caught red-handed attempting to dump her body in a lake in the Bois de Boulogne. The judge rules insanity. Sagawa is deported back to Japan. The Japanese authorities declare him sane but are unable to prosecute him. Thus he profits while his victim’s family must live and suffer with the loss – an infuriating and disgusting case of injustice.

As well, the apparent attitude of both brothers showed no remorse, shame or regret and in fact Issei seemed proud of what he did and Jun reflected envy. At one point, Jun showed a video of one of his aberrant behaviors and asking Issei if he approved. During the whole film, Issei tended to wallow in self-pity due to his current living conditions and his ill-health. A bit of poetic justice perhaps?

Not a film for the weak-hearted or the overly sensitive. Bound to be controversial, and in my mind, this crime is in the same league as those of Hitler, Stalin, Jack the Ripper and others of that ilk.

Caniba: un Cas d'Injustice Exaspérant et Dégoûtant

Ce documentaire à la fresque est un portrait très inquiétant de la réalité de cannibalisme chez les humains comme on le voit à travers les yeux d’Issei Sagawa (Né: 1949, Kobe, Préfecture d’Hyōgo en Japon). Les cinéastes l'interviewent avec son frère Jun.

En 1977, Sagawa a immigré à Paris, en France, afin de poursuivre un doctorat en littérature à la Sorbonne. En 1981, il avait développé une amitié proche avec sa camarade de classe Néerlandaise de 25 ans, Renée Hartevelt. Le 11 Juin 1981, elle a accepté son invitation à dîner dans son appartement. Il l'a convaincue sous prétexte de l'aider à traduire de la poésie pour un devoir. Quand on lui tourne le dos, il tue d’un coup de feu, la viole, puis la cannibalise. Le 13, il est pris en flagrant délit d'avoir tenté de jeter son corps dans un lac au Bois de Boulogne. Le juge décide la folie. Sagawa est expulsé au Japon. Les autorités Japonais le déclarent sain d'esprit mais ne sont pas en mesure de le poursuivre. Il profite ainsi que la famille de sa victime doit vivre et souffrir avec la perte – un cas d'injustice exaspérant et dégoûtant.

De même, l'attitude apparente des deux frères ne montrait aucun remords, aucune honte ou aucun regret et, en fait, Issei semblait fier de ce qu'il a fait et Jun reflétait l'envie. À un moment donné, Jun a montré une vidéo d'un de ses comportements aberrants et a demandé à Issei s'il approuvait. Pendant tout le film, Issei a eu tendance à s'apitoyer sur lui-même en raison de ses conditions de vie actuelles et de sa mauvaise santé. Un peu de justice poétique peut-être?

Pas un film pour les faibles d'esprit ou les trop sensibles. Surement d’être controversé, et dans mon esprit, ce crime est dans la même ligue que ceux d'Hitler, de Staline, de Jack l'Éventreur et d'autres de ce genre.

This film was presented during the 20^th edition of RIDM in collaboration with Fantasia.

Ce film a été présenté lors de la 20ème édition du RIDM en collaboration avec Fantasia.