Charlotte Elite Event: Come As Your Own Holiday party

Unilocal elite events always bring me joy! This event was a holiday treat!
I’ve been eyeing the Re Salon ever since they opened. I took a tour and was quite impressed with the renovation of the old firehouse; they even preserved the pole! Each room was decorated beautifully and conveyed a sense of luxury and tranquility.
I definitely benefited by getting my nails painted. They offer a wide variety of OPI polishes. The nail techs were very nice!
Kudos to New Belgium Brewing, the Hybrid wines, New York Butcher Shoppe, and Cupcake Delirium! Thanks, Nicole W. «the groundhog» for coordinating a festive holiday gathering for all of us!

I’ve long wondered about the upfit of the old firehouse and Re Salon, so I was excited to have a Unilocal Elite event there. I was even more pleasantly surprised to have them actually offer mini-​services.
The venue was beautiful and big enough to hold a big crowd, yet also intimate. They did such a great job melding new with old in their space and lots of nooks and crannies to explore. It was so wonderful that Re Salon offered us a sample of all the great services they provide. It’s really impressive what they offer in such a small space from laser skin treatment to i-​lipo to massage as well as the traditional salon services! But really the people were the greatest. I’ve been to a number of salons and spas across town and elsewhere and they went above and beyond to make us feel welcome. So fun and funny too!
Great job to Nicole for organizing the event and thinking of the fun theme. I personally tricked so many people into thinking I was knocked up, when really it was just a pillow. :) Everyone had such fun costumes.
It was great to try Ranger IPA, Hy-​Brid wine which I had never tasted, cupcakes, and the delish mozzarella and meatballs from NY Butcher Shoppe– a huge thanks, and I will definitely consider them for future parties!
Thank you!

We had a wonderful time at the event! I was able to try out some of the services and chat with some of the wonderful staff of the salon proir to commiting to any appointments etc. The food was also wonderful!
The valet parking and coat check was also a very nice touch. I booked my hair appointment that night!

Woo the last event of the year goes out with a Unilocaly bang! This place looks small on the inside, then I walked in and was like whoa there’s plenty of room for the mixing and mingling!
They sure pulled out all the stops for us thanks Re! The valet really helped me out because I wasn’t sure where parking was exactly, and the really nice receptionists greeted me and offered to check my coat when I walked in. Awesome, you sure know how to make someone feel welcome!
I got to chat up some of my favorite Unilocalers, spied the appetizer bar. There was plenty of yummy stuff which I didn’t actually get to try out because I was too busy with the cupcakes and chardonnay. I mean I love the cupcakes from Cupcake Delirium and there were lots of flavors so I rose to the challenge of eating them all of course. That’s me taking one for the team!
After I was sufficiently sated on cupcakes and wine, I got convinced to get a trim. Andrew really knew what he was doing, I think I will have to schedule a cut here soon. Other Unilocalers I spied getting their nails did, or a deep tissue massage. Here’s to another Unilocaly year!

What a brilliant idea for a party! A humongous thank you to the vendors and planners who made this event poppin’! Themed events are always a good excuse to get dressed up!
Valet was a wonderful idea, seeing as how we turned into a tiny dead end and had to do a 3 point turn to back out to find the location. The valet attendants were extremely nice and helpful. Props!
Re was such a beautiful place– from the décor to the building, it lends itself to a relaxing and comfortable atmosphere. Notably, this place is a former firehouse, as shown by plaques and a fire pole by the reception area. The décor and layout is so amazing, I could live here!
Lovely (x3). Encore!

What a fun event! First of all, Bruce K. cracked me up with his full on pilgrim costume. WOW, usually he is camera shy, he was too funny. Angie P. too with her Christmas tree skirt on. She looked as cute as baby Jesus.
Re Salon is beautiful! Inside and out, just like how we all should be. BAHAAA. Really, they were so friendly and quick to offer us fun services. Talk about being at the right place at the right time. Jesse Ryan got a hold of me and gave me a serious chop chop. Love it! So exciting to get your hair cut when you least expect it! I certainly made my appointment five weeks from now.
Thanks to everyone for all their tasty holiday goodness, Fat Tire, New York Butcher Shoppe and the Hybrid wine that magically appeared! Yummy Petite Syrah! It was nice seeing everyone! Big ass smooches to Nicole and Re Salon! 1212 South Blvd. I heart you Re Salon.

Re is such a beautiful place! I would have never guessed it was a refurbished firehouse, I want the number of the decorator!
While I did not try more than a sip of vino, I really enjoyed the Snow Day holiday brew from New Belgium. I literally had two and was a bit tipsy though so be advised they are strong! We were able to keep a nice souvenir glass as well :)
Food was good– Very different from my vodka sauce (much spicier and without cream) but it suited the meatballs well. I always enjoy fresh mozzarella too! I indulged in a hot chocolate cupcake from cc Delirium which paired nicely with the Snow Day.
I took advantage of many great services, a sparkly manicure, an awesome face framing cut (thanks Jesse), and a skin/​scalp analysis (thanks Elizabeth). All of the Re staff were extremely helpful and I left having a better idea of the types of products I should be using and what style/​cut would be most complimentary.
Re offers ladies packages (even some with mini facials), so this would be a fabulous venue to have a little get-​together and earn some much needed relaxation time after the holidays. I plan on returning in the near future!
Thank You Nicole, Unilocal Crew, Re Staff, New Belgium, Hybrid, NY Butcher Shoppe Cupcake Delirium, and anyone else I am missing who contributed to this fun and creative holiday party!

As usual, Nicole planned a really cool event! It was great to hang out with the other Elites and their guests… There were a lot of creative people with great costume ideas… loved Nicole’s Groundhog idea, Bruce’s Pilgrim, Shawn’s Black Friday, Angie’s Christmas Tree, and of course Chad’s Festivus. Unilocal events always bring out the fun crowd!
The venue was really neat — I love the way the owners have fixed up the old firehouse! The folks at Re were very gracious and made everyone feel welcome.
The light bites were good, so thanks to the NY Butcher Shoppe and Cupcake Delirium! In addition to having wine from Hybrid, the folks from New Belgium were also there to keep our thirsts quenched — I especially loved the Snow Day!
Gotta give a shout out to Re’s Message Therapist Brian Cole — he did a great job working some of my tension out with a chair massage session. I am a total stressball — so I definitley need to head back down to see him for a full massage!

What a fun way to usher in the holidays!
As Chad mentioned, «yay» for businesses repurposing buildings /​previous businesses! Re did a fantastic job renovating this old firehouse & keeping the charm! Also, I agree with Shauna… I need the decorator’s information! Love the lighting, the furniture, & the curtain accents. The staff could not have been more accommodating & friendly. I think I interacted with every employee there. Props to them doing the mini services! Jesse was on fiyah — I watched him snip, snip away on Nicole & Tonya. My boyfriend Shawn got a manicure which he enjoyed.
I loved seeing everyone who dressed up! Chad — such a clever idea! HA! & thanks everyone for enduring Shawn’s «tongue in cheek» «Black Friday» idea. :D Thanks for Nicole for the um, fabulous gift of the «Shake Weight» for my gift for winning the best dressed holiday — female. ;) Congratulations to my fellow winner, Bruce K. the Pilgrim!
Shawn was quite a fan of the beer selection & was happy about taking home a souvenir glass. While I didn’t have the Hybrid wine (apparently it was only in red?), I did have some Purple Moon Chardonnay — not sure it was from the salon or what. It was light & smooth, so much that I had 2 cups & did not feel the least bit intoxicated. WIN!
We enjoyed the nibbles from New York Butcher Shoppe & chatting with the owner. We’re definitely going to hit them up for some real deal deli sandwiches & Zapp’s (YESSSSS, © Napoleon Dynamite) chips; not to mention buying up some steaks & such.
OHHHH & CUPCAKE DELIRIUM… as always, she never disappoints. I had 3 cupcakes & my favorite would have to be the chocolate peppermint. MMMM.
Thanks to Re, Nicole, Tonya (so adore her photography & skills), New Belgium, Hybrid, Cupcake Delirium, & fellow Unilocalers for making this such a fun event!

This is at the top of my list for favorite Elite events. The night started out with complimentary valet parking always a plus it takes all the stress out of parking which puts you in the right mood while walking into a spa. I have recently been pampering myself checking out different spa’s in town but Re by far has been one of my favorites. The spa is a refurbished historic firehouse the atmosphere is both comfortable and relaxing. All of the staff members were friendly and accommodating. I can’t wait to come back in fact I already booked my next appointment while I was there and received 15% off.
Elizabeth Queener is the Queen of eyebrows I got mine waxed while at the event and I am so happy with the results. Elizabeth also assisted me with some makeup which I loved I wish she could do my makeup for me everyday. I’m very excited to try some other services as well I plan on being a regular at Re I just can’t stop raving about it.
Special thanks to New Belgium for the wonderful beer and hy-​brid wine– I had a couple snow beers they were very tasty and strong. Thanks for the free glass as well. NY Butcher Shoppe provided some wonderful tasty bites. Of course who wouldn’t love the delicious mini cupcakes from Cupcake Delirium super yummy.
Seriously if your searching for a spa Re should be at the top of your list.
It was great seeing all the awesome costumes last night and Nicole thanks for putting together such a great event.

A couple years ago when this firehouse was on the verge of being demolished, who would have thought that the owner would turn it into a high-​end spa like it is today? Charlotte has so few historic buildings, it is good that he actually invested in it — while the building is little like the original on the inside, the outside looks much like it did back in the day (I am sure that the residents of fire house #2 would have a tough time dealing with traffic, however).
On this night, the Unilocal crowd came to party down as their favorite holidays, and there were all sorts in attendance. Mardi Gras was seen, as was New Years, and both Thanksgiving and Black Friday, as well as a Christmas Tree. Groundhog Day was on hand, and Festivus too — completely with unadorned pole, though nary an airing of grievances could be seen this night, and we had to leave early, so I am not certain if there were feats of strength to be found.
The staff at Re was welcoming, from the complimentary valet to the crew behind the desk making reservations and those providing spa services downstairs at that hair stations and up the stairs working on nails.
Near the back, New York Butcher Shop was dishing out their slightly spicy meatballs in a homemade vodka sauce along with some accessories such as marinated mushrooms and a couple of cheeses. For those interested, there were a few adult beverages to be found too. All in all another fine event put together by our lead groundhog — er — Community Manager — Nicole!

What a great time! Met some great Unilocalers and staff from Re salon. The food was really good and the wine was nice too. I am looking forward to more events

This Unilocal Elite event really jazzed it up with a venerable smörgåsbord of fabulousness!
Unilocalers came costumed up as inventive personified holidays.
Fantastic wine was offered courtesy of Hybrid, whose petite sirah I can never seem to get enough of!
New Belgium Brewing of Fat Tire acclaim impressed me with their hoppy Ranger and Snow Day brews and classy (well I think) bottle opener and beer glasses (I tip my hat at you, sir).
The spicy meatballs from New York Butcher Shoppe were so tasty that I counted my shirt lucky for catching some of the drippings.
The dangerously small hot chocolate, peppermint, and caramel cupcakes from Cupcake Delirium were impossible to put down with their perfectly moist cake.
Finally, and certainly not least, was the amazing staff at re Salon & med spa. Despite being follically challenged, it by no means deterred from my ability to appreciate the skill and pizzazz of the stylists. I saw hair being braided, stylist Jesse Ryan creating zazzy bangs and full-​on dry cuts, and nail polish with enough sparkle to entice a sloth.
The décor melded old and new very well, with classic brick walls (honoring the firehouse roots of the building) offset by modern architecture and equipment.
Thanks for another fantastic event!

This event was awesome! When you combine great food, mini cupcakes, wine, beer, haircuts, and manicures you can’t really go wrong.
The Hybrid petite sirah was amazing — a nice, smooth, fruit-​forward red wine. The mini cupcakes from Cupcake Delirium were DELICIOUS! I had to use all of my self control to not eat all of them.
re Salon has a nice, fresh, clean atmosphere with incredibly friendly staff. Stylist Jesse Ryan rocked out a precise, edgy trim for me in no time flat. The salon treatment rooms offer a cozy, private atmosphere for the range of treatments that they offer.

Yeahhhhh!!! I had such a GREAT time hanging out with the Unilocal Elites and this was such a fun event! The Come As Your Own Holiday event was such a brilliant theme. I loved seeing all the different costumes and creativity. I went as NYE… not very creative, but oh well. I’ll branch out next time!
The food was AWESOME!!! I couldn’t get enough of the meatballs and the mushrooms!!! New York Butcher Shoppe will defiantly get a visit from me in the future. The Hybrid wine was a nice addition!
Re Salon & Spa… oh how I’ve needed you in my life about a year ago. I was able to talk to AND get a mini manicure from Aly. She’s my new BFF. She’s one of the nail tech’s there and she was so much fun! She gave me a great mini manicure and afterwards I marched right on down stairs and booked a full pedi and mani with her. I also booked a facial and a brow wax as well. LOL! wahoo! The location of the spa is close to me so that’s a big plus.
Everyone that provided services for us was EXTREMELY nice and pleasant. I’m alllll about the experience when it comes to going to a spa, and they salon definitely made me feel welcome. I think I’ll never be able to leave when I got back. So awesome
Thank you MUCHO, Nicole, for another fabulous event!

Thanks to Nicole for another great Elite event!
I’m not much of a girly-​girl, so I wasn’t quite sure about the spa location, but I sit before you today with painted nails, courtesy of Aly, so I call this a success! I gathered a few cards and will definitely be putting Re at the top of my list next time I need any services done.
I had a great time seeing everyone’s costumes (as much as I enjoyed my own, I’m a little mad at myself for not thinking of Festivus– great costume, Chad!) I stuck with beer– can’t go wrong with Fat Tire– and the food was AMAZING, especially those meatballs. All of the cupcake flavors were awesome but I think the caramel ones on top were my favorite.
Along with the old familiar faces, I met some Unilocalers I’ve never seen before. Great night meeting new friends, and great time overall!

Always a great time hanging out with the Unilocal Elite folks and tonight was just as good as ever. Come As Your Own Holiday dress up was tons of fun and it was great to see some of the creative concepts at work. Shawn as «Black Friday» was clever and I loved Angie’s Christmas tree, complete with ornaments. Nicole’s as a fur wrapped Groundhog Day? Hilarious!
The food was delish! I do love those mozzarella balls and will need to head down to the New York Butcher Shoppe to get some of those. Of course, what party wouldn’t be complete without beer from the New Belgium Brewing Company. I know them from drinking a few Fat Tires in my day, but the others I sampled were excellent brews! I look forward to opening my next New Belgium Ranger or Snow Day with the neat bottle opener and drinking from my great beer drinking glass.
As for the Re Salon and Med Spa, what an interesting and unique location in the old firehouse. No fire pole to slide down (I’m tempted to take back a star for that) but I know that I’ll have to nudge Mrs. K. towards this place for her next cut and color. I mean, no color. Sorry that I mentioned that. How do I edit a review? It was neat seeing Nicole and Tanya get their trim — the stylist really seemed to know what he was doing there!
Thanks for having the valet parking set up! Because us pilgrims need someone to take care of our car.
Again, a great Unilocal event. Thanks, Nicole and the Unilocal Charlotte team!