Miami - August 29, 2008

Upper Cut

Salon Vaso

In this corner, weighing in at ten frizzy pounds, we have Curly Hair.

In this corner, we have Vaso Spirou of the newly opened self-titled salon.

Vaso bends curls to her every whim. Known for her styling and highlighting prowess, she’s gone toe-to-toe with top models, who bow to her skills.

Curly was defeated in her last five bouts by Humidity. And, man, it was ugly. Salon Vaso is anything but: The black walls and silver-studded leather manicure chairs have a decidedly un-South Beach feel. The full-service salon also houses a small boutique. We expect nothing less from the Queens-born brawler, who designed the second-story space.

If things get hairy, Vaso’s got an ace up her sleeve: Salerm wheat germ straightener hits curls with a chemical-free one-two punch.

Ladies and gents, this fight is sure to end with a TKO.

Total knock out.

Salon Vaso, 1500 Alton Road, 2nd floor, South Beach (305-674-7470 or salonvaso.com).