With a space like this, how could we *not* plan some special events? Stay tuned — we’ve got some good stuff up our sleeves. 😉

Hi, I’m Florena — but most people call me Flo 🌬️ I’m a co-stylist at Peter Marks Salon, and you can usually find me buzzing around like the Energizer Bunny — one minute helping clients settle in, the next mixing up color or jumping in with a blow dry. (And yes, the rumors are true: I give the best deep-pressure scalp massages. 😉) 🪮 My Go-To Styling Duo - @oribe Alchemy Heatless Styling Balm + Oribe Foundation Mist Here’s how I use them for effortless, heatless styling: after towel-drying, I spritz Foundation mist to even out porosity and tame frizz. Once my hair is about 40% dry, I work in the Heatless Styling Balm, then reapply Foundation Mist to reactivate and lock in soft, defined curls. 🇫🇷 Favorite Hairstyle - The Undone French Twist. I’m all about effortless beauty ; chic, classic, and just a little undone. It’s a style that elevates any outfit while still feeling cool and approachable. ✂️ Why I Love Doing Hair - For me, hair is where art and chemistry meet. It’s creative, technical, and endlessly versatile and no two days are ever the same. I love the challenge of working with something so unpredictable, and nothing beats helping someone feel confident and beautiful. What keeps me inspired is that this industry never stands still. It’s always evolving, and I never want to feel complacent ; growth is part of the fun. ❤️ What Makes Me Unique - What’s unique to me is that I’ve always been shaped by connection and perspective. I learned early on to appreciate what truly matters, and I carry that into everything I do. I value resilience, deep relationships, and creating spaces where people feel cared for and comfortable. 🎶 What’s On My Playlist - My music taste is a total mood ring. One moment it’s Lorde, the next Oasis or Coldplay, and when I need a vibe shift, Rüfüs Du Sol. I’ve always had a soft spot for alternative rock — nothing beats a good guitar solo. ✏️ Fun Fact About Me - I once tagged along on a fishing trip I wasn’t even supposed to be on. Somehow, I ended up reeling in an 80-pound sailfish (with zero clue what I was doing). It took me an hour …definitely beginner’s luck, but still one of my favorite stories. 🎣

We’ve been dreaming up something special for a while now, and we’d love it if you shared some of your favorites! Let us know what you would like to see in The Mark Cafè. Tag any local vendors we should know about or just tell us what you picture yourself sipping and snacking on while you’re here. 💕

Stylist POV >> Shampoo station? Nah…runway.

Plot twist: The only thing you’re worried about choosing right now is your back to school look. Book today, and thank yourself later. ✂️

Get to know Gina Bologna, one of our incredible stylists — with over 7 years experience. 💕✨ 💇‍♀️Favorite product : Run through detangling spray by @oribe is my everyday go to! A few sprits on damp hair is all you need. Lightweight spray detangles, and primes your hair. Perfect for all hair types! Plus, provides heat protection! 💕My favorite hairstyle personally would be a slick back bun! I love a nice sleek polished look. A slick back never looks bad. You can dress it up or down!! I definitely have my hair in a slick back bun at least twice a week. ✨I love being a hairdresser because I get to make people feel confident and beautiful every single day. There’s something special about helping someone express themselves through their hair—whether it’s a bold transformation or just a fresh trim that makes them feel like themselves again. I love the creativity, the connection, and the trust that comes with this work. No two days are the same, and every client brings a new story, a new challenge, and a new opportunity to make someone’s day better. It’s more than just hair—it’s about energy, self-expression, and making people feel seen 🎵 What’s on my playlist is Frank Sinatra, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Dean Martin, Justin Bieber, Louis Prima. 🏖️ Fun fact about me is I love solo trips and every year I take a trip to my favorite place in siesta key Florida. I’m a beach girl at heart and one day down the road will eventually live there. The ocean has my heart.

Every seat is the best seat in the house. 📸 : @jessicasnowphotography

You’ve never seen a salon *waiting area* like this one. While you’re here, do us a favor…make yourself at home. 💕

✨Stylist Spotlight✨ Meet Madison — a hairstylist since 2018, with a passion for all things beautiful. 💕 🪩Favorite hair product: @oribe super shine light, the moisturizing cream. “It’s amazing at hydrating the hair, protecting against heat, and looks like lip gloss on the hair with the shine it gives 😍 plus it’s super versatile and can be used for air drying! “ ✂️ Favorite hairstyle: Dimensional brunette. “I love the range of all the different tones and as a fellow dark haired girly I saw the need for it in our area. I also love layered cuts, hair cutting is what first drew me in to being a hairstylist.” 💿 Favorite album to play in the salon: “Money Trees” by Kendrick Lamar 🧑‍🎄 Fun fact: “I guess would be that I was born on Christmas Eve, and the Doctors name was Sanja Klaus.”

Because every bathroom selfie deserves a perfect backdrop… Mirror on the wall, who has the prettiest wallpaper of them all? ✨