COLONNA Metropolitan Beauty Makers interviews its customers: Vanessa

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.

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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?

Good question, also a bit difficult... but I would define myself as positive, quite sunny - because I smile a lot and then... I am a big head!

Milan for you is...?

It is my second home, the first is Rome where I come from... but now Milan is like a second home to me for all intents and purposes.

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...?

Well, I don't know...I wouldn't call myself a very 'glamorous' person. For me, 'glam' is everything that is lurex, that slithers as they say in Milan.

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?

I told you when I come here it is always a nice moment! I have little time to treat my hair at home, so when I come here...it's always beautiful [smiles].

Are there any products you use in the salon that you particularly love?

Absolutely yes, some by Redken, but I really like the Kérastase ones used in the treatments

How would you describe our salon?

There would be so many adjectives! Definitely lively, bubbly, cheerful, welcoming...

What is the occasion for which you cannot miss an appointment in our salon?

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?

Harmony: balances, also particular and personal.

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?

There are so many of them: from Madonna to Jennifer Aniston or Jennifer Lopez, they have an extraordinary and striking beauty...but I also like women with a more sophisticated style, I really like Laura Morante, Cate Blanchett or Juliette Binoche.

Leaving aside one's own beauty...what do you think a woman today could never manage to give up?

To irony and lightness. Indeed, irony and lightness can amplify a woman's beauty, especially self-irony. And the smile: laughing and smiling... a lot!

Thank you very much Vanessa for this interview, see you next time.

Thank you, it was a lot of fun and you were very kind [smiles].