On Monday, August 15th, thehappycorp welcomed Chantal Strauss of the LVHRD Foundation onto the Semi-Permanent05 NYC production team as Talent Coordinator. The date was packed with a full itinerary of festivities. Monday began with a visit to Oscar Bond Salon’s Soho location for a sensational hair and body celebrity-style make over. Chantal and the LVHRD Foundation were more than appreciative of Bond’s expert color treatment, manicure, hair styling and makeup, all courtesy of the fine staff at Oscar Bond. It was a treatment truly worthy of her arrival.

To celebrate Ms. Chantal Strauss’ official move to New York, B.H. Montgomery organized a Welcome Party with all LVHRD Members. The LVHRD Foundation gathered at Mehenata 416 B.C., a Bulgarian Disco located on the outskirts of Chinatown, for an eventful evening of dancing and drinks. The cozy decor, low-fi visuals, and European pop hits reminded members of what life is like across the ocean. thehappycorp global joined in the festivities, pleased to have Chantal onboard for Semi-Permanent and in town for future LVHRD developments.

Photographs by Doctor Jaeger, unless otherwise credited.

The salon experience begins. Chantal’s eyes are closed in dreamy anticipation.

The exact chemical component’s in Oscar Bond’s color treatment are unknown, and the wrong combination can be deadly.

Fortunately, Robyn of Oscar Bond Salon provides Chantal with sufficient head shielding.

Chantal’s stylists put the finishing touches on her fully-packaged head. Below the foil, color treatment is at war.

“Why yes, Beauregard, things are going quite well, thank you.”

Chantal bathes her finger tips in a saline solution as she awaits her expert manicure.

Chantal chats with publicist Krystian von Speidel and dancer Kristin Sloan as she awaits her manicurist.

Beatrice arrives for Chantal’s nail treatment.

She is escorted to another section of the salon where the foil is removed and the excess color treatment is rinsed away.

Joseph, Chantal’s stylist, surveys her hair. His focus is strong, his mission is clear.

The twirl technique quickly becomes his method of choice. Like a sculptor, Joseph notes the hair’s natural inclinations, and releases the curl from the stone.

With Chantal’s party fast approaching, the makeup must go on.

Joseph applies the finishing touches with a curling iron…

..and Chantal’s Oscar Bond visit draws to close.

Chantal makes her party debut with Ben Naborsof thehappycorp (photo by Spanglervision)

LVHRD member Steve Spurgat, creator of Urbis.com, with visiting friend.

Zagorka was served as the Bulgarian beer of choice for the night’s festivities (photo by Spanglervision).

Chantal and fellow visiting Berliners dancing.

…and dancing.

Matt Spangler momentarily pauses during a deep conversation to pose for Doctor Jaeger.

An active dance floor at the Bulgarian Disco.

LVHRD members pose for Spanglervision.

Doug Jaeger.

The crowd got a little wild as the night continued.

Overall, it was a day worthy of Chantal’s arrival. Her presence in New York not only assures a successful Semi-Permanent, but also leads many to wonder what great things are in store for LVHRD with Chantal so near.