Austin Way Magazine - GreenGale Publishing - There is a place beyond the crowds, beyond the ropes, where dreams are realized and success is celebrated. You are invited.
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2 6 A U S T I N W A Y L A T E F A L L 2 0 1 7 | M O D E R N L U X U R Y . C O M ACL PHOTO BY CHARLES REAGAN N O W I N A U S T I N After 25 years in the hair industry, quality is top of mind for Janet St. Paul. After all, it was Austin's quality of life that attracted her after 16 years in New York City, and the New Orleans native has become known for the top-quality service provided by her tenured stylists at Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty, which she opened in 2011. In September, the salon has its grand opening at its new, larger home at the Northshore luxury apartment building. e salon, which boasts skincare and makeup services, was chosen by Phyto Paris as its U.S. flagship store. e botanical brand's treatments are prescriptive and individualized, not a one-size-fits-all fast fix. "Women who come in live in such a quick culture now," says St. Paul. "Especially in the South, women are busy taking care of other people. I want this to be a space where [they are] heard and considered in a different way." 110 San Antonio St., 512.474.5000, janetstpaul.com GRAND OPENING SA LON UPGR A DE By Hannah Morrow // Photography by Rick Kern 1 EXCLUSIVE RESPITE The Platinum Lounge—where platinum badge-holders can indulge in AC, drinks and gourmet bites—has moved to the northeast area of Zilker Park and includes an elevated viewing deck. 2 KILLER VIEWS In addition to their own dedicated viewing area right in front of the main stages, platinum guests this year can watch perfomers such as Jay-Z, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Ryan Adams and Spoon right from the side of the stage. 3 EXQUISITE EATS ACL's culinary experience is at a whole new level in the Platinum Lounge. This year's lineup of celebrity chefs includes Naomi Pomeroy of Portland's Beast, Aaron Sanchez of MasterChef and Chopped, Charleston's Mike Lata, Lonesome Dove's Tim Love and more. 4 GOING MOBILE Avoid fighting the crowds; instead, jump on one of the dedicated golf carts that are on hand to transport platinum guests from stage to stage. 5 AT YOUR SERVICE On-site concierge services can assist with almost anything (except help decide between Jay-Z and The XX—that's all you). Single-day platinum day badges $2,000, three-day platinum badges $3,600, Oct. 6-8 and 13-15, Zilker Park, aclmusicfestival.com The Janet St. Paul Studio for Hair and Beauty is ready for its closeup at its new, larger urban space. The Platinum Lounge, shown last year, will include a viewing deck at its new location. G O PL ATI NUM FOR AC L Five reasons to splurge on the top-tier experience at October's ACL Music Festival. –Kathy Blackwell FAB 5 Master hairstylist Janet St. Paul