Happy Mother’s Day

May is a month to celebrate the miracles of Birth, Love and Mother. For this reason, Qiu will Reward all Women with a 20% Discount on Any Service.

Marcos Carrasquillo The Best Stylist of the Year

Marcos Carrasquillo. Best Stylist of the Year. The well known celebrities stylist has been recognized with the Miami Life Awards due to his outstanding performance in the image and style design.

Miami Jking y Maximan

En tarima: jking y maximan “los superheroes” con su show completo nominados premios juventud grupo revelacion del año “cuando cuando es ” “sr juez” “rastillea” “changueria” “un hijo en la disco” “beso en la boca” entre muchos otros….. ademas: dj’s invitados desde puerto rico un dia de verdade

First Year Aniversary December 16th

Qiu Salon & Spa in its “First Year” and Lorena Rojas, Invited you  to The Yellow Night, a magnificent night supporting LIVESTRONG which is the Lance Armstrong Foundation for the global cancer movement.

The Artist Behind Jencarlos Canela and

Marcos Carrasquillo, The Artist Behind Jencarlos Canela And Sissi’s Image As Featured On The Fashion TV Series “Un Dia Con…” Jencarlos Canela, and singer, actress and entrepreneur Sissi Fleitas who are featured

Qiu Salon: Behind the Scenes At Premios Juventud 2009

Once again, celebrity hairstylist Marcos Carrasquillo and his talented team from Qiu Salon were part of this year’s edition of the youth award ceremony, Premios Juventud. The team from Qiu was responsible for the hair and make up of superstars Luis Fonsi and Tito “El Bambino.”

Singer/songwriter Luis Fonsi was the most prominent star of the evening, taking home a record 10 prizes in the Music, Fashion and Style and Pop Culture categories. He also took the stage to present his new single, ‘Llueve Por Dentro,” in one of the most powerful performances of the evening in which he combined live pyrotechnics and on-stage rainfall. Marcos Carrasquillo was the hairstylist behind Fonsi’s image, while Yoandra Blanco served as makeup artist.

Another superstar that shone during the award ceremony was Reggaeton icon Tito “El Bambino” whose performance of his smash hit “El Amor” was one of the best received presentations of the event. Qiu team member Joey Nieves was responsible for Tito’s hairstyle while Xochilt Dueñas was the makeup artist.

Qiu Salon Teamed Up With Mision Child For A Special Fundraiser

The funds raised will benefit children living in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean

Doral-based hair salon and day spa, Qiu Salon, and non-profit organization, Mision Child, recently joined to present “Maraton de Corte y Secado de Cabello”, a fundraising event to support educational programs that help children living in extreme poverty in Latin America and the Caribbean. The fundraiser that took place at Qiu Salon facilities in Doral raised more than $1,200. The money will be used to provide meals (breakfasts and lunches) for 300 students in Colombia for two weeks.

Qiu’s owner and creative director, Marcos Carrasquillo, was supported by his team of hair professionals including, Xochilt Dueñas, Lidia Fuentes, Nelly Anaya, Yoandra Blanco, Natali Pouchet and Katiuska Vargas. “It’s been a great experience to join with Mision Child for this special event. We have a moral responsibility to help children to break the poverty cycle and to provide them with the tools and elements necessary to obtain a better life. By providing them with healthy meals and education, we open a door to a brighter future and better opportunities,” stated Marcos.

Mision Child is a U.S. Christian-based, non-profit organization that supports and improves the lives of hundreds children and youngsters through educational programs and related services.  For more information, please visit, www.misionchild.org.

Nilsa Corao Invites You to a Unique Spa Experience

A licensed skin-care professional with 27 years of experience in the wellness industry, Nilsa Corao devotes her time to improving the appearance of her diverse clientele at Qiu Salon. She began her career in her native Venezuela at “Francoise,” a beauty and wellness center that she co-owned and where she offered facial and body treatments in addition to working as a ballet and aerobics instructor. During her successful career, Nilsa has completed studies at various institutions in Venezuela, Spain and Miami. She is highly trained and very well versed in all areas of skin-care, including:

Facial :

• European facial
• Gentelmen facial
• Anti-acne
• Lifting
• Micro-demabrasion
• Rosacea treatment
• Revitalization facial

Body treatment:

• Massage (Relaxing, Thai, Stone therapy)
• Body wraps
• Reflexology
• Shiatzu
• Linphatic drainage
• Biodermology
• Corpo
• Yesotherapy
• Alternative therapyes
• Reiki

Nilsa offers a unique beauty experience to her clients providing personal analysis and recommendations based on each individual’s skin and expectations. She completes her sessions with advice about products, healthy eating habits and best ways to achieve an ultimate beauty and wellness experience.

Mega TV’s “Magazine Uno” Features Qiu Salon Beauty Series

The four-part series highlights beauty transformations and offers tips and ideas on different aspects of the beauty experience

MIAMI – May 18, 2009 – Doral-based hair salon and spa, Qui Salon, is featured in a four-part beauty series airing on Mega TV’s show, “Magazine Uno with Nancy Restrepo.” The series presents Qiu Salon beauty experts, Marcos Carrasquillo, owner and creative director, Dena Gil, makeup artist, and Nilsa Corao, licensed aesthetician. It also features celebrity fashion and image stylist, Sol Roman, from Osho Transformation. The series covers different aspects of the beauty including, hair extensions, makeup, facial treatments and makeovers.

The first part, which aired last Friday, featured the art of hair extensions. During the show, Marcos Carrasquillo spoke about the different types of hair extensions focusing on the Individual Strands method and its application and care.

Future segments will include:

Makeup Session- Makeup artist, Dena Gil, speaks about the types of makeup for your skin tone and shares techniques for makeup application and how to obtain a flawless finish.

Spa/Facial Treatments- Licensed aesthetician, Nilsa Corao, speaks about the importance of skin care. She introduces a non-invasive facial treatment that helps to prevent fine lines and wrinkles.

Beauty and Fashion Makeover- Marcos Carrasquillo, Sol Roman and Dena Gil share tips and ideas for creating an easy-to-do, younger, sophisticated look in a one-day makeover session. From haircut and color to makeup wardrobe and accessories, they explain step-by-step on how to create the perfect look.

“Magazine Uno” airs on Fridays on Mega TV:

12:30 PM – Mega TV local feed (Channel 22)

3:30 PM – DirectTV feed (Channel 405)

About Qiu:

Qiu: True Element is a unique beauty concept that brings together the infrastructure of a traditional beauty salon with image consulting and some of the most complete and advanced medical spa treatments available. From precision cut to color services, and from aesthetic treatments to image consulting, Qiu offers first-rate services, uniquely created to provide a true and relaxing beauty experience. Located at the Flagler Station Shopping Center in Florida’s Doral area, Qiu offers state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch services tailored to meet the demands of its clientele. For more information please call 305-863-2241, 1-877-QIU-TRUE, or visit www.qiusalon.com.

Renowned Hairdresser And Beauty Educator, Joel Torres, To Arrive At Qiu Salon

MIAMI – December 3, 2008- Renowned Puerto Rican hairdresser and beauty educator, Joel Torres, is scheduled to visit the brand new hair salon and spa, “Qiu: True Element”, to provide training and continuing education to its professional hairstyling team. Torres, who serves as Regional Education Director for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean for the prestigious, “TIGI Advanced Academy Education,” will be available to offer his expertise and hairdressing services to the salon’s clientele.

On Monday, December 8, Torres will offer special training on new trends as well as new techniques and fresh ideas on creating and mastering avant-garde looks. On Tuesday and Wednesday, he will be available to service the salon’s clientele.

With more than 13 years of experience in the beauty industry, Torres is well known for his creativity and his designs for celebrity notables, including Gloria Trevi, Tommy Torres, Elvis Crespo and Antonio Orozco. His creations have been featured on prestigious runway shows in Puerto Rico and at high profile hair salons on the island.

For the past six years, Torres has served as Regional Education Director for Puerto Rico and the Caribbean for the prestigious, “TIGI Advanced Academy Education,” offering training and special presentations in the Dominican Republic, Mexico, Panama and Guatemala. He has also traveled to such cities as Las Vegas, Orlando, San Antonio and Corpus Christi. Please call 305-863-2241 or 1-877-QIU-TRUE to schedule an appointment with Joel Torres or to request more information.

About Qiu:

Qiu: True Element is a unique beauty concept that brings together the infrastructure of a traditional beauty salon with image consulting and some of the most complete and advanced medical spa treatments available. From precision cut to color services, and from aesthetic treatments to image consulting, Qiu offers first-rate services, uniquely created to provide a true and relaxing beauty experience. Located at the Flagler Station Shopping Center in Florida’s Doral area, Qiu offers state-of-the-art facilities and top-notch services tailored to meet the demands of its clientele. For more information please call 305-863-2241, 1-877-QIU-TRUE, or visit www.qiusalon.com.