Milan, 31 March 2022
A new appointment with in-salon interviews, where between a haircut and a colour we love to get to know our customers, talk and discuss with them about fashion, style, beauty and everything from COLONNA Metropolitan Beauty Makers we value for them every day.
Today we interview Vanessaone of our dearest customers, who agreed to be interviewed and met with the courtesy and kindness that have always distinguished her.
Hi Vanessa, tell us something about yourself...how is your day organised?
I wake up at 7 a.m., have breakfast, take my son (the youngest) to school and then straight to the studio...around lunchtime I leave the studio, go back to pick up my son from school, just enough time to go shopping and then...well, back to the studio until evening! Every day is quite hectic, in fact...very hectic!
How would you describe yourself if you had to use three words?
Bella domanda, anche un po’ difficile… mi definisco positiva, abbastanza solare – perché sorrido spesso e poi … sono una testona!
Milan for you is...?
È la mia seconda casa, la prima, è Roma, da dove provengo…ma ormai per me Milano è come una seconda casa a tutti gli effetti.
What are your favourite places in Milan?
I really like Leonardo's Vineyard, Santa Maria delle Grazie and then... I like it all now: the outdoor tables, the restaurants, there's so much life and it's nice to see it like this again, it's really nicer to see it so alive after what we've been through.
For you 'glamour' is...?
Beh, non saprei…non mi definirei una persona molto “glamour”. Per me “glam” è tutto ciò che è lurex, che sberluscica, come dicono a Milano.
How would you describe your style?
I change often... I certainly don't have a 'classic' style.
What would you add to your typical day or routine?
I would love to do some sport, some exercise...but I can't do it, I simply lack the time! That's it, if I had to add something to the day I would add...more hours!
How do you live your hair on a daily basis?
As soon as I wake up I go out without even combing my hair! Luckily I can come here to you, I would say that only here do I really live.
So tell us about a moment you remember with pleasure in the salon....
Really everyone... I come here, I sit, I relax, it's always a pleasure: from the initial massage to the laughter in the salon: I really enjoy the whole atmosphere.
A special day or moment linked to one of your hairstyles?
Quando vengo da voi è sempre un momento piacevole! Ho poco tempo per trattare al meglio i miei capelli a casa, per cui quando vengo qui…è sempre bellissimo [sorride].
Are there any products you use in the salon that you particularly love?
Assolutamente sì, alcuni di Redken, ma quelli Kérastase utilizzati nei trattamenti mi piacciono davvero molto.
How would you describe our salon?
There would be so many adjectives! Definitely lively, bubbly, cheerful, welcoming...
Qual è l’occasione per cui non puoi rinunciare a un appuntamento nel nostro salone?
No need for the occasion! As soon as I can, I'll come to you...
What service would you like in a beauty salon... that has not yet been invented?
The aperitif in the salon! [laughs]
How do you combine family, work and leisure commitments with everyday hair care?
In daily life I just can't....let's say I 'fit in' here and that's it!
What is beauty to you?
Armonia: equilibrio, anche particolari e personali.
What does it mean to you to feel comfortable and to feel your own beauty?
I feel comfortable when I'm let's say 'in shape', also physically and outwardly: a nice crease can make us feel more comfortable.
A moment when you felt you were most beautiful?
Difficult...I don't know.
Which woman do you inspire or admire for her beauty?
Ce ne sono tante: da Madonna a Jennifer Aniston o Jennifer Lopez, hanno una bellezza straordinaria e di grande impatto…ma mi piacciono anche le donne con uno stile più sofisticato, mi piacciono moltissimo: Laura Morante, Cate Blanchett o la Juliette Binoche.
Leaving aside one's own beauty...what do you think a woman today could never manage to give up?
All’ironia e alla leggerezza. Anzi, ironia e leggerezza riescono ad amplificare la bellezza di una donna, soprattutto l’autoironia. E il sorriso: ridere e sorridere…tanto!
Thank you very much Vanessa for this interview, see you next time.
Grazie a voi, è stato molto divertente e siete stati come sempre gentilissimi [sorride].
