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Ballroom season, we're ready. ✨ For the next two weeks, we're sharing the work behind the looks: the hair, the makeup, and the team bringing Above First to the ballroom floor. πŸ“ Above First Salon, Downtown San Jose #ballroomhair #ballroommakeup #dancesport #competitionhair #sanjosehairstylist #abovefirstsalon by @abovefirst
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­βœ¨ COME EXPERIENCE THE SPIRITS OF THE BARYO! βœ¨πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ More than a festival, it’s a celebration of Filipino culture, folklore, creativity, and community. ❀️ Join us for an evening filled with stories, hands-on workshops, interactive experiences, and music that brings us together. Here’s what you can experience! πŸ‘‡ STORIES & WORKSHOPS 5–6 PM β€” Lola Kenneth: Banig Drawing Workshop @lolaxkenneth Limited to 30 participants ✨ Space is limited for select workshops and experiences, so arrive early to secure your spot! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­β€οΈ 5:30–6:15 PM β€” Taste the Journey: Whipt Storytelling with Osada3 Kids @thewhiptbaker @theosada3 Limited to 24 participants ✨ Space is limited for select workshops and experiences, so arrive early to secure your spot! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­β€οΈ 6:30–7 PM β€” Filipino Folklore Storytelling with Momstera Lounge + Daughter, featuring Arkipelogo Books @momsterasj @arkipelagobooks 7 PM & 9 PM β€” Kuya Chris: Tribal History Sessions Limited to 30 participants per session @artistofpeace ✨ Space is limited for select workshops and experiences, so arrive early to secure your spot! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­β€οΈ 🎨 HANDS-ON ACTIVATIONS | 6-10 PM πŸ‘œ DIY Block printing Tote Bag Making πŸ”˜ DIY Button-Making Station ✨ EXPLORE & CONNECT | 6–10 PM βœ‚οΈ Above 1st Salon β€” Consultations, Face Frames & Bang Trims @abovefirst πŸ“Έ Photo Booth @barndoorphotobooth πŸ’Œ Message to Your Loved One β€” a space to share a message from the heart 🎧 7–10 PM β€” Keep the vibes going with our DJs spinning music throughout the evening! Bring your friends, bring your family, and come ready to create, learn, connect, and celebrate Filipino culture with us. From honoring our ancestors to sharing stories across generations, there’s something meaningful for everyone. ❀️ πŸ“ SPIRITS OF THE BARYO πŸ“… Friday, October 30, 2026 ⏰ 5–10 PM πŸ“ SPARK Social San JosΓ© ✨ Save this post, tag your festival crew, and make plans to join us! #SpiritsOfTheBaryo #SouthBayMakers #FilipinoCulture #FilipinoFolklore #FilipinoAmerican FilipinoHeritage SanJoseEvents BayAreaEvents FilipinoCommunity SupportFilipinoMakers BaryoVibes CommunityThroughCulture by @abovefirst
Get ready, Baryo! πŸ‘€πŸ”₯ THE SPIRITS OF THE BARYO PERFORMER LINEUP IS HERE! πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­βœ¨ From ’90s-inspired R&B and soulful sounds to cultural rhythms, live music, dance, and a little Filipino folklore magic… we’re bringing the Baryo to LIFE! πŸ–€πŸ‘» We’re celebrating Filipino culture, honoring our ancestors, uplifting our community, and making space for the next generation of movers, makers, and storytellers. ❀️ πŸ“ SPARK Social San JosΓ© πŸ“… Friday, October 30 ⏰ 5–10 PM πŸŽ™οΈOur Mcee for the Night @callmemanang πŸ”₯πŸ‘» πŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ SPECIAL OPENING - 5:00–5:10 PM β€” Philippine National Anthem & Special Remarks by ABS-CBN @abscbnfi 🎀 LIVE PERFORMANCES 5:10–5:30 PM β€” Zumba with Topher Tolentino @abovefirst @tophertime 5:35–6:05 PM β€” AstraLogik @astralogik 6:15–7:00 PM β€” Acari @acari.music 7:15–7:45 PM β€” Kulintang Dialect @kulintangdialect 8:00–8:30 PM β€” Lyka B. @_lykab 8:35–9:05 PM β€” Ashley Mehta @ashleymehtaofficial 9:15–9:45 PM β€” The Osada 3 @theosada3 ❀️ COMMUNITY MOMENT 9:05–9:15 PM β€” Remarks from Charlene & Lily Ann πŸ‘Ή THE BARYO FINALE 9:45 PM β€” Aswang Contest πŸ”₯ SAVE THIS POST so you don’t miss your favorite performers! πŸ“² Tag your crew, share this with your friends, and come experience a night rooted in Filipino culture, folklore, music, and community. This is more than a festival. It’s our stories, our culture, our people. ONE BARYO. ONE COMMUNITY. β€οΈπŸ‡΅πŸ‡­ #SpiritsOfTheBaryo #SouthBayMakers #FilipinoCulture #FilipinoAmerican #SanJoseEvents BayAreaEvents FilipinoFolklore SupportLocalArtists FilipinoMusic SPARKSocialSJ by @abovefirst
A little hair refresh and some much-needed QT with this beautiful soul. πŸ’•βœ¨ Always a good time getting my hair done! If you’re looking for someone to get your hair right, go check out @abovefirst 🫢🏽 40a S 1st St, San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 800-5844 #bayarea #hairsalon #sanjosehairstylist by @abovefirst
πŸ‚βœ¨ Fall in love with the hair you have! πŸ’‡πŸ»β€β™€οΈβ€οΈ Fall is here, and it’s time to refresh your look just in time for the holiday season! 🍁πŸ₯‚ I have a few October openings left, including this weekend, and my books are officially OPEN for November! πŸŽ„βœ¨ Whether you’re ready for a seasonal refresh or a whole new look, there’s a little something for everyone! πŸ’– ✨ Haircuts & styling πŸ‚ Rich, dimensional fall colors 🀎 Lived-in blondes & balayage 🌈 Vibrant, vivid colors πŸ’†πŸ»β€β™€οΈ K18 hair treatments ✨ Keratin smoothing treatments Everyone is welcome in my chair! 🫢🏼 Let’s get your hair looking and feeling its absolute best for the holidays! πŸ“ Above First Salon | Downtown San Jose πŸ“… October last-minute openings + November bookings now available! πŸ’• Book your appointment while you can β€” holiday spots will fill up! DM me to claim your spot! πŸ’Œ #DowntownSanJose #SanJoseHairstylist #FallHair #HolidayHair #bayareahairstylist o by @abovefirst
OCTOBER IS STACKED. πŸ‘€πŸ”₯ Three weekends. Three totally different SBM experiences. 🧑 🎨 PAINT. SIP. CREATE. Join @jammtheartist of @artofthebayshow @cassajam for a fun afternoon of painting, drinks + good vibes at Laughing Monk Brewing. πŸ“… Oct 18 β€’ Sunnyvale @laughingmonksunnyvale πŸ“… Oct 25 β€’ Los Altos @laughingmonklosaltos @statestreetmarket 🍽️ HAPAG: A KAMAYAN DINNER Pull up a seat at the table for an evening of Filipino food, culture, curated cocktails + story telling featuring @baryakitchen + @domrynofficial πŸ“… Oct 23 β€’ San Jose @sparksocialsanjose w/ @momsterasj πŸ‘» SPIRITS OF THE BARYO We’re closing out Filipino American History Month with a night celebrating Pinay/Pilipinx artists, makers, performers + community shakers. ✨ Live performances πŸ›οΈ Local makers 🍴 Filipino food 🎨 Cultural experiences πŸ‘» Aswang Costume Contest 🎟️ FREE ADMISSION πŸ“… Oct 30 β€’ 5–10 PM πŸ“ SPARK Social San JosΓ© Save this post + send it to your October crew. 🫢🏽 Which one are we seeing you at? πŸ‘€πŸ‘‡πŸ½ #SouthBayMakers #SouthBayEvents #BayAreaEvents #SanJoseEvents #SunnyvaleEvents LosAltosEvents PaintAndSip Hapag SpiritsOfTheBaryo FilipinoAmericanHistoryMonth SupportLocal ShopSmall BayAreaMakers by @abovefirst
πŸ’ FALL HAIR IS HERE 🍁✨ Rich. Red. Silky. SHINY. ❀️‍πŸ”₯ Nothing says fall like a gorgeous dimensional red with that glossy, healthy-looking finish. ✨ Whether you’re craving a deep cherry red, rich copper, or sultry burgundy β€” it’s officially time to embrace your fall hair era. πŸ‚ ✨ Book your fall color + haircut πŸ“ Downtown San Jose | Above First Salon πŸ’Œ DM @Glambyjac to book Your fall hair is calling… πŸ“žπŸ’ #Sanjosecolorist #bayareahairstylist #fallhair #cherryredhair #sanjosehairstylist by @abovefirst
Yesterday, the world lost an icon. πŸ’” Dolly Parton was so much more than the hair, the rhinestones and the music. She was bold, funny, generous, completely herself. She inspired generations of people to be a little bigger, a little brighter and unapologetically who they are. A while back, one of my clients shared a dream with me. She wanted to live as Dolly for a day. So we did it. ✨ From helping her curate the outfits, to shopping for the perfect wig in New York City, to the hair, makeup and finishing touches, it became so much more than a makeover. It was about bringing a dream to life. Seeing the joy on her face as she stepped into someone she had admired for so long is something I’ll always remember. Today, that transformation feels even more meaningful. Thank you, Dolly, for the music, the glamour, the laughter and for inspiring so many people to dream big. And looking fabulous doing it! Rest in sparkle, Dolly. ✨🀍 #DollyParton #DollyForever #Transformation #HairAndMakeup #abovefirstsalon by @abovefirst
Elevating your presence on camera starts with a full transformation experience. At Above First in downtown San Jose, we specialize in high-end transformations that help you unlock and celebrate your most powerful, confident self. By partnering with the talented travel and portrait photographer @julian_arreguin_ , we have designed an exclusive, all-in-one experience to beautifully pamper you and capture your light on camera. #beforeandaftertransformation #sanjosebeauty #selfcelebration #hairandmakeup by @abovefirst
Degree secured, stage booked. πŸŽ“πŸ₯We loved getting this recent grad stage-ready at @abovefirst for her drumming gig! There is nothing better than fresh, bouncy bounce for those gorgeous hair. Get it @valeriespektor ! πŸ”₯✨ Oh the places you and your hair will go!#hairstyles #abovefirstsalon #downtownsanjose #curlyhair #collegegrad by @abovefirst
Now why did you swipe?! 🧐 post a βœ‚οΈ in the comments if you swiped. If you’re looking for how to get a β€œfree haircut” from your stylist... plot twist: you can’t! πŸ™…β€β™€οΈ Jokes aside, there is no magic DIY. Put down the kitchen scissors, cancel that late-night box dye, and come let a professional do the heavy lifting! βœ‚οΈβœ¨ by @abovefirst
Okay… who’s been looking for a sign? πŸ˜„ I’ve got one chair available at Above First, and I’d love to find the right person to fill it. If that’s you or you know someone amazing, send me a DM. I’d love to show you the space! #hairgoals #salon #hairstylist #hairstylistlife #downtownsanjose by @abovefirst

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