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Fall Hair Trends 2026: Hair Color & Haircut Inspiration for Royal Oak and Birmingham
There’s something about fall in Michigan that makes a fresh start feel right. Sweaters come out, calendars fill up, and the hair color you loved all summer might suddenly feel ready for a little chang
A week of inspiration at Alex Emilio Salon
This week, our team had the opportunity to train with two exceptional hairdressers and educators, Cole Thompson and Jay Mahmood. Both built their careers with Vidal Sassoon in the UK, bringing years o
Haircuts for a Cause-Giving Back to Our Community
This Sunday was a special day at Alex Emilio Salon as our team came together for Cuts for a Cause, an event dedicated to supporting the community that has supported us for so many years. Throughout t
Back to School Haircut Tips on WXYZ Channel 7
Jenny Summa, co-owner and stylist at Alex Emilio Salon, joins WXYZ Channel 7 to share tips for choosing the perfect back-to-school haircut for kids and teens. From busy school mornings and sports sche
Back to School CUT-A-THON
Join Alex Emilio Salon for our Back-to-School Cut-A-Thon benefiting Lighthouse. For just $30, receive a haircut and help support an organization making a difference in our community. 100% of the proce
Deadline Detroit: Shops Have Come and Gone in Downtown Royal Oak, but Alex Emilio Salon Celebrates Its 25th Anniversary
Owners Alex Lekocaj and Emilio Giglio first met while working as young hairstylists in Birmingham. In 2001, while still in their 20s, they opened the first Alex Emilio Salon on Main Street in Royal Oa
FOX 2 Detroit - Fall Hair Trends with Alex Emilio Salon
Alex Emilio Salon owners Alex Lekocaj and Emilio Giglio join FOX 2 Detroit to share professional hair styling tips, techniques, and trends while demonstrating looks on live models. During the segment
Using AI to Test Out New Hairstyles
Alex Emilio Salon owners Alex Lekocaj and Emilio Giglio join WDIV-TV Local 4 to demonstrate how artificial intelligence can help clients preview new hairstyles before making a change. The segment expl
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