by Paul Neinast | November 9th, 2011
Continued from yesterday…… The get to know Paul blogging experience! Just yesterday you got a small peek at Paul’s roots in Dallas. Just at the ripe age of 18 Paul was already being recognized as a hair care prodigy from numerous national and international publications. Powerhouses like Vogue and Cosmo came calling!
One and a half years later, Neinast joined the staff at Stuart’s Beauty Salon in Inwood Village with conditions for his own private room and quickly had bookings a month in advance. He became the salon’s manager after one year. Neinast began night courses in business and advertising at Southern Methodist University to prepare for the day when he could open his own salon. When Stuart Catshall decided to sell his business, Neinast accepted the Gazebo’s offer to be its salon manager. Neinast began to be restless. For the most part, he was disillusioned with the state of beauty salons. IT was a time when faddish clip joints eclipsed glamour parlors. After training with Vidal Sassoon in San Francisco, Neinast considered the offers from Sassoon and the hair and makeup departments on Hollywood’s MGM and Paramount pictures sets, but wanted more freedom of expression. During his decision time, two good friends gave him a friendly push to pursue his aspirations.
In the Spring of 1978, Cathy and John Schoellkopf asked Neinast if they could finance a salon for him. He politely refused asking them to only cosign the note. On November 1st, 1978 he opened his shop doors in Snyder Plaza, a small shopping village in Dallas’ affluent Park Citites neighborhood. He was 25 years ol. In no time, he was booked three months in advance. Cathy Schoellkopf helped with the bookkeeping. In just two years he paid off his 5 year loan and gained a solid reputation for innovative hairstyling techniques and superb individualized service.
For 2.5 years, from 1985-1988, Neinast split his time between Dallas and California working at the lavish Beautyworks salon. His goal was to bring the success of his Dallas salon to a community that had been deprived of a full service beauty salon, working with celebrities, business executives and homemakers alike. Giving everyone the same care and attention.
by Paul Neinast | November 9th, 2011
Who is the man behind the golden scissors? I’m glad you asked. He’s got a truly awesome story and background. To help you get to know him better we’ll give you a few blog posts. So come on over – and get to know Paul. 
Born in Denison, Texas in 1953 as the second oldest of four brothers, Neinast moved with his family to Dallas when he was 10 years old. Due to acute allergies, he spent most of his playtime indoors. Ninast’s childhood pursuit of arts and crafts led him to develop his current understanding of color harmony. Although as a child he sometimes had visions of becoming a famous artist or a missionary doctor, Ninast decided to pursue a beautician career when was a senior at Hillcrest High School. Neinast had been cutting other people’s hair since he was five. In time, he began to cut his brother’s hari and even gave makeovers to some of his babysitters. Once he was 17, he corrected a bad haircut his mother had received from a slaon earlier that day. That night she arrived home from a party relaying the compliments several guests made about her hair.
Upon graduation later that year, Neinast decided to stay in Dallas and enroll at MSME, Isabel’s Beauty School. WHen Paul graduated highest in his class in 1973, Dallas was just beginning to come into its own as a center for fashion and beauty. his well-meaning friends and colleagues told him he should move to the well establish hotbeds of LA or NYC to gain notoriety but Neinast insisted on staying in Dallas. He believed if he was good enough the fashion magazines would seek him out. He accepted a job with Sligman & Latz, working out of their salon at Sanger Harris in Preston Center for two years. At a time when beauty salon hair cutes and sets in Dallas cost $7-$10, Neinast charged $50 for the first premimu hair cut and style, the same as his counterparts in New York City. He was told he would never make it in Dallas. But after only 6 months he began to develop his valued Park Cities clientele and was steadily booked two weeks in advance. He was promoted to director of the salon and soon was asked to open and act as assistant manager and style director at the new salon in Sanger Harris at Valley View. As Paul predicted, the fashion magazines came to him. Neinast was the first Texas based hair stylist to be interviewed for articles in the national and international press.
Who were these highly acclaimed magazines and editors????? Stay tuned for the next blog post to “Get to Know Paul” for the continuation of the story!!!!
by Paul Neinast | October 23rd, 2011
Paul had the extreme pleasure of doing the hair styling of the beautiful models for this fantastic event! It was such a great cause – benefitting the the NTTA – for women and men who suffer from Thyroid Disease and have yet to be heard. For more information on the cause you can visit - http://www.areyouaware.org/
The show was orchestrated by our favorite runway show production company Jan Strimple Productions. We are so grateful to have been a part of this show. Enjoy some great shots of Paul in action.
by Paul Neinast | October 19th, 2011
Now that summer is officially over (finally here in Texas too), let’s step into fall with a few tips for looking good for fall parties and the upcoming holiday season. Remember the one who takes care of themselves is the one everyone wants to be around and dazzle! Over the next couple of week’s I’ll be posting some tips and tricks for getting your hair holiday ready. Join me, won’t you?
First and foremost – let’s start with the
Superpak conditioning treatment from the
Paul Neinast hair care line. It will remedy the dry, sun-damaged follicles from all that summer fun. Use it once a week for two weeks. Make sure you don’t go over 1-2x a week or it will end up doing the opposite drying your hair out more (due to putting too many protein crystals on the scalp). Once you’ve repaired the immediate damage you can scale back to using the Superpak once a month to maintain the bounce and beauty.
Make sure to check the blog tomorrow for my tips for getting your best fall color!
by Paul Neinast | August 24th, 2011
What’s more amazing than having your hair and makeup done by Paul Neinast on any given day? Having your hair and makeup done by Paul Neinast on your WEDDING day. The most important day of your life needs to resonate beauty and style. It’s the one day where all eyes are on you. For Dallas brides THE go to stylist for wedding day hair and make-up is Paul Neinast. From the minute you meet with Paul you’ll know you’ve made the right choice. It’s all about YOU. When you step into his salon right down to the moments before you walk down the aisle – Paul is there primping, prepping and making you shine. Whatever you dream he makes your reality. Want a custom hair piece that takes your short locks to back length locks? Done. He’ll get you the best hair flown in from France. Want knock out Kardashian style eyelashs? Boom. He’s got better ones to put those girls’ lashes to shame.
Paul meets with you prior to the big day as many times as needed to test different color palettes and hair do’s to get those styles right. Then the day of – he’s on hand from the start of the day until your pictures are finished and you are off to the reception. He’s got your lip gloss in his back pocket, bobby pins in hand and touch up colors on his hip. Your hair won’t fall flat and that make-up won’t go stale or run down your face – Paul’s got you covered! And of course he styles more than just the bride! He’s got your entire entourage covered from mother of the bride to that 9th bridesmaid you just couldn’t get married without.
Want another reason to use him? Bonus advantages – like having a built in wedding consultant in your back pocket. Being in the business in Dallas for almost 40 years – this man has connections. Anywhere and everywhere (not just Dallas!). Not sure who to use for your floral and decor? Paul knows. Want to know which boutique in town has the most to die for gowns with the best customer service? Paul knows – and he’s bestee’s with the owner who will give you the red carpet treatment when in there. Paul’s passion for helping others knows no bounds and he TRULY enjoys when his clients are happy. So he has and will continue to help brides out with any aspects of their wedding.
Contact the salon today to hear more about pricing and the amazing hair and make-up services Paul Neinast offers his clients.
All photographs were done by Huy Nguyen of Love Unscripted Photography - http://www.loveunscripted.com/. To see more images from this gallery visit us on Facebook!
by Paul Neinast | June 30th, 2011
Paul is now featuring the latest and greatest in hair smoothing/straightening. Newer and better than the Brazilian blowout!!
This therapy is the foundation of Keratin Complex – the original, in-salon service that infuses natural keratin deep into hair’s cuticle. This revolutionary therapy reduces frizz and curl and instantly adds amazing shine, silkiness and condition to the hair. The results are astounding. Clients rave that “this is a life-changing experience”. Hair is more manageable, smoother and easier to style than ever before. It is perfect on all types of hair – including color treated and chemically processed hair!
With Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy, Keratin Complex now guarantees shiny, silky, healthy hair to clients around the world. You’ve read about this amazing innovation in fashion and beauty magazines and online. Now, isn’t it time you experience Keratin Complex Smoothing Therapy for yourself?
Check out their press page to see all of the amazing publications that have featured this amazing technology:
http://www.keratincomplex.com/press
by Paul Neinast | June 27th, 2011
Be sure to check out the latest mention by the Paper City Magazine about the Neinast Salon event “An Evening of Art.”
Click here for the Article
by Paul Neinast | May 19th, 2011
Our May 12 cocktail party was a great success. Thank you to everyone who came out to enjoy the art of John Stainback and shop Delight Van Dame’s beautiful jewelry.
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by Paul Neinast | May 9th, 2011
Be sure to check out the latest mention by the Front Row’s Pink Memo about the upcoming Neinast Salon event. We hope you will join us!
ONE OF A KIND WEEKEND: Neinast Salon Showcases Van Dame Jewelry & Stainback Abstract Art
During this special two-day show, books on Stainback’s life, color posters of his artwork, and note cards will be on sale in addition to the original works of art and Van Dame’s jewelry. Sale of the $19.95 note card packs benefits “A Widow’s Heart”—a special charity supported by Barbara Stainback.
When: Fri./Sat., May 13-14, 11 AM – 7 PM
Where: Neinast Salon, 3622 Fairmount in Dallas
Visit: www.neinastsalon.com
by Paul Neinast | May 3rd, 2011
Stylist Paul Neinast presents one-of-a-kind jewelry and never-before-seen art at his Neinast Salon studio on Fairmount in Uptown. The public is invited to preview the unique work of jewelry designer Delight Van Dame and the abstract expressionist art of the late John Stainback. The pieces will be on view Fri./Sat. May 13-14, 11 am-7pm.
Van Dame combines colorful semiprecious stones, gold, silver, suede, and leather for her stand-out pieces with a high fashion, elegant look. She has exhibited around the country and is a favorite at leading U.S. ski resorts.
The President of the highly successful Stainback Public/Private Real Estate in Houston at the time of his death in 2008, John Stainback began painting in 1979. His great respect for the New York School showed in his work reminiscent of Willem de Kooning, Jackson Pollack and Mark Rothko. A colorist, John experimented with contractor rollers, which allowed him to layer several hues of the same color while the paint was still wet. Sure to be a favorite with collectors, Stainback’s widow, Barbara, is showing his work for the first time.
The artist held dual degrees from the University of Maryland: a Bachelor of Architecture and Bachelor of Arts. Additionally, he held Masters of Architecture and of City Planning from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.
During the special two-day show, books on the artist’s life, color posters of his work, and note card packets will be on sale in addition to the original oil paintings and Van Dame’s one-of-a-kind jewelry pieces (ranging in cost from $189-$3,800). Sale of the $19.95 note card packets benefits “A Widow’s Heart”–a special charity supported by Barbara Stainback.
Host Paul Neinast is a nationally recognized master stylist famous for his cuts, color, natural hair products, and celebrity clientele. He enjoys presenting the best in style and the creative arts.
The Neinast Salon is located at 3622 Fairmount in Dallas, and features haircuts, styling, color, conditioning, manicures/pedicures, facials, and waxing. Hours of operation are Tues.-Sat., 11 am-6pm. To make an appointment call 214-999-0400. For more information www.neinastsalon.com
