The Rome native, who’s tended to the tresses of Condoleeza Rice and Alison Starling, is finally striking out on his own.
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The salon features four shampoo bowls, eight styling chairs, and an iPad-equipped hair-drying station. Photograph by David Phillipich
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Parasmo plans to expand to the upstairs in the next two years and add a day spa.
Photograph by David Phillipich
Photograph by David Phillipich
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In addition to top-of-the-line styling products, the salon also offers fresh coffee, espresso, and wi-fi to its customers. Photograph by David Phillipich
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Parasmo chose to open his salon in the heart of Georgetown because he loved the neighborhood feel. Photograph by David Phillipich