Sabia is featured in Crave Austin

CRAVE Austin  innovatively connects urban gals to the sassiest, gutsiest, most inspiring people they need to know in Austin. The modern marketplace of soirees, gatherings and online networking serves as your ambassador to everything there is to CRAVE about Austin. 

This is our second time to be featured in this wonderful empowering guide encompassing women entrepreneurs in our city and we are tickled pink! 

Be sure to check us out on pages 228-229.

CRAVE Austin books can be found at Sabia.

yes we scanned in the pages. no they aren't straight ;) 

LOVE LOVE and LOVE

We were tickled pink to help the lovely Farah launch I LOVE YOU. Everyone got to get dressed up, Dulce Vida Tequila made Blood Orange infused Paloma's, we had astrological readings, scotch tastings and there was a raffle and the grand prize was an entire year of Farah hair! For anyone who gets their hair done on a regular basis, we all know that is a pretty amazing gift to your pocketbook! Love was in the air and we had a real special time!
The full set of photos can be seen here

photo credit: lisa munoz

Farah's faves from Austin to Marfa

What music have you been listening to lately?
'Tame Impala, Creedence, The Dead'

What are your favorite movies?
'Well, my family loves watching rom-coms (gag ;)), but I do it because they love it. Over Thanksgiving, we watched 'Love Actually' and I do believe, I may have had a tear in my eye at the end.
Contrary to what I previously said, my family all time faves are 'Overboard' and 'Chronicles of Riddick' My faves include the two just mentioned plus, 'Dune', 'Blade Runner' and 'Nights of Cabiria'.'

Do you have a favorite local coffee shop?

'I don't understand 'coffee shops', I just don't. But, if I had to choose, then it would have to be Emerald City Press - RIP.'

Where is the last place you went on vacation?

'Playa del Carmen, Mexico! It was amazing and I haven't been to Mexico in years and honestly I was a bit scared. But, man that place is beautiful and all of the locals were so sweet! I guess you would be happy too if you lived in paradise....wait! I almost do!'

Favorite gadget? 

'Garlic Press'

Are you looking forward to watching any TV shows this week?

'Well, I definitely don't love reality shows. I don't like to numb my mind anymore. There was a time for sure, but now I am so happy to be living in Austin that I don't like to waste what precious time I have watching TV. It is pretty hard to tie me down to make a weekly commitment besides my acupuncture (thanks Peggy G.!)'

Is there a restaurant or dish in Austin that will never get old in the eyes of your tummy?

'The Ciopinno at Vespaio, anything at Lambert's, oh and the bar side at Wink.'

So, your sister lives in Marfa. Tell us about her business there.

'I love Marfa so much! My sister, Brooke, just opened this rad vintage store called 'Little Liberty'. We have been discussing doing a pop up spa at her shop and then putting together a dance party afterwards. There is this little spot behind her store that has an amazing teepee and a dance floor that is BEGGING for a sweet party!'

Thanks to Farah for sharing with us! 

Farah on her favorite hair trends, tools and tricks

Can you tell us about any fun hair trends that you are excited about trying out on yourself or suggesting to your clients?
'YES! The Platinum Seamless extensions are the absolute coolest extensions that I have ever seen. I say this with total honesty, as I have never really loved extensions because they are not as fun to style or cut as natural hair, but the Platinum are gorgeous and move just like natural hair.'

Before bed beauty ritual?
'One cup of hot tea and I ALWAYS sleep on a silk pillowcase'

Do you have a favorite hair tool?
'Definitely the Y.S. Park Round Brush. It is hollowed out with Japanese perfection to make the brush perfectly balanced and the bristles are a mixture of boar and nylon, set in at different lengths to put a perfect tension on the hair. I would also like to add that I am in LOVE with my new Y.S. Park combs, we don't carry them at Sabia, but they are pretty amazing to cut with!'

Can you recommend any supplements that you are using in your regimen?
'Vitamin E is doing amazing things to my skin lately'

What is the one staple that is always in your purse?
'Lipstick'

Did you ever have a hair disaster when you were growing up?
'Yes! My mom might kill me for saying this, because, she too is a 'Hair Stylist Extraordinaire', but she was practicing a technique 'cutting with the curl' and I was selected as the model for a trial run. Let's just say, it wasn't a 'look for me'. The layers were a bit too short and I ended up wearing my hair in clips for most of my 6th grade year. Ironically, that is precisely the way that I cut hair now, which has evolved to cut with the natural bend of the hair. Perhaps my past experience helped me to perfect this technique into a way that works for me and my clients.'

What is your favorite holiday ritual?
'Thanksgiving for sure. My mom takes this holiday very serious, spending days cooking the sauce for her amazing lasagna. I just love any family get together, because we are always cracking jokes and laughing. But, Thanksgiving is extra special, because, everyone makes their one dish and we can spend the rest of the time enjoying each others company.'

Introducing Farah Reid

Where are you from?
'I am originally from San Diego, CA. I moved to Austin when I was nine, with my mother and sister. I have had the absolute pleasure to grow up playing in the greenbelts and tubing down the rivers.'

How would you describe your expertise?
'Hairstylist extraordinaire - making ladies look beautiful and cool.'

Tricks of the trade?
'Giving Confidence by bringing out the modern beauty'

Favorite Icon?
'Goldie Hawn'

Favorite hair product?
'By far the Japanese brand, Molto Bene's, Clay Esthe'

Favorite Books?
'The Road', 'Dune' and 'The Power of One'

Astrological Sign?

'Gemini'

Pets?

'Woody & Ruby - The original Boston Terrier Comedy Troupe'

Favorite Botanical?

'Tunisian Patchouli'

Farah will be here all week, until tomorrow!