Kristen Behlings

The Northwest Film Center is excited to partner with local vintage hairstylist Kristen Behlings to facilitate a “Pop up Salon” with discounted services for the 1940s Gala. In addition to the pop up, Kristen will be offering a pre-Gala “Era Hairstyling Workshop,” which will take place at AlexSandra’s Vintage Emporium on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m.

As a longtime hairstylist, Kristen is thrilled that the Northwest Film Center has chosen a 1940s theme for their 40^th Anniversary Gala! She believes that, compared with other 20^th century hairstyles, 1940s looks are “the most becoming to anyone, the most adaptable to current haircuts, and the easiest to style.” With that kind of encouragement, Kristen will help all of her appointments find their perfect 1940s hairdo. Appointments will be taken on May 12th in the bridal suite at Portland Art Museum’s Mark Building beginning at 9:30 a.m.

The day’s menu will consist of a $45 full curl and style,  or a $10 basic comb-out for short hair. A  finger wave can be added to the basic comb-out for an additional $10.

Geared toward making men every bit as fashionable as women, Kristen boasts that finger waves look great on today’s man just like they did on Danny Kaye and Bing Crosby. Maybe even better! But if your a fella that can’t make it to the Pop up Salon before the event, Kristen suggests asking your barber for a close taper, leaving the top long, somewhere along the lines of quintessentially dapper men like Frank Sinatra and Cary Grant.

To make an appointment with Kristen, or to reserve a spot at her “Era Hairstyling Workshop” on Wednesday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. at AlexSandra’s Vintage Emporium, please contact Kristen at 503-551-3132 or email kristen@kristenbehlings.com.  The cost for the workshop is just $30 and includes dessert!