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Kim Vo, Celebrity Stylist, Brings His Beauty Expertise to Montage Hotels & Resorts

Kim Vo Salons Open at Montage Laguna Beach & Montage Beverly Hills

Montage Hotels & Resorts is pleased to announce its partnership with Kim Vo, celebrity colorist and stylist, who will operate signature Kim Vo Salons at Montage Laguna Beach and Montage Beverly Hills.

"Kim Vo is a perfect fit for Montage," said Alan Fuerstman, Founder and CEO of Montage Hotels & Resorts. "He provides each of his clients with unparalleled, individualized attention. His salons will be an important complement to the entire Montage experience."

One of the beauty industry's most recognized personalities, Vo honed his craft first in New York at The Spot and later in Los Angeles at two of the West Coast's most celebrated salons, Christophe and Prive. Considered the "King of TV Makeovers," Vo also has a salon in Las Vegas. A celebrity in his own right, Vo has been featured in numerous magazine articles and on a host of television shows, including "Extreme Makeover," "Daily 10" and "Roots" on E! Entertainment, "Tease" on Oxygen, and "Shear Genius" on Bravo.

Recognized as an innovator in his field, Vo has consistently led the way in creating techniques such as "American Tailoring" and hair "dusting" and is continually evolving his unique approach to color and hair design. His celebrity clients include Teri Hatcher, Goldie Hawn, Kate Hudson, Chelsea Handler, Angela Bassett and Sylvester Stallone.

"After getting to know Montage firsthand, I knew that my vision and that of Montage founder Alan Fuerstman were alike. The salons will offer luxury, warmth and the highest quality of services to hotel and salon guests. I am looking forward to my partnership with Montage Hotels & Resorts," said Vo.

Named "Best Blonder in the business" by Vogue magazine, Vo is perhaps best known for his Baliage technique of coloring and as the creator of "the smudge," a 30-second hair color application. He also pioneered the use of vegetable-based hair color products long before "green" became the accepted norm. Vo recently launched a signature line of luxury hair care products for color-treated hair and plans to continue developing technologically advanced products that establish new standards in consumer hair care.

The new Montage salons will feature colorists and stylists personally trained by Vo, who will also be available for consultations and appointments. Both salons will offer Vo's signature precision haircuts, the latest hair technology in treatments and color, exclusive nail services and Vo's exclusive line of products. Kim Vo Salon at Montage Beverly Hills (310-860-7854) and Kim Vo Salon at Montage Laguna Beach (949-715-6010) are open daily from 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. for the convenience of hotel guests and local residents.

About Montage Laguna Beach
Montage Laguna Beach, set on a coastal bluff overlooking the Pacific in the heart of the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, offers 30 acres of oceanfront luxury. The 250-room craftsman-style resort features beachfront accommodations; a 20,000-square-foot spa; destination dining at Studio; a wealth of outdoor recreation, including three pools, beach and water sports; a fine art collection; and more than 20,000 square feet of indoor and outdoor meeting space. For information and reservations, please contact Montage Laguna Beach toll-free, at 1-888-715-6700; or visit the Web site at www.montagelagunabeach.com.

About Montage Beverly Hills
Montage Beverly Hills, an eight-story hotel featuring 201 well-appointed guestrooms, including 55 suites, pays tribute to both old-style Hollywood and modern day luxury. The exterior, designed in the Spanish Colonial Revival style, couples terra-cotta roofs with authentic tile detailing to complement the rich history and tradition of Southern California's most celebrated neighborhood. Located steps from Rodeo Drive, in the heart of the Golden Triangle, guests and residents find convenient access to luxurious retailers and exquisite dining. Through every facet, Montage Beverly Hills embodies the essence of Hollywood's Golden Age. For information and reservations, please contact Montage Beverly Hills at 310-860-7800 or visit the Web site, www.montagebeverlyhills.com.

About Montage Hotels & Resorts
Montage Hotels & Resorts is a hotel and resort management company founded in 2002 by Alan Fuerstman. Designed to serve affluent travelers and homeowners, the company features an artistic collection of distinctive hotels, resorts and residences in stunning settings that offer comfortable elegance, a unique sense of place and spirit, impeccable hospitality and memorable culinary, spa and lifestyle experiences. Montage Laguna Beach, the company's flagship oceanfront resort, opened in the vibrant arts community of Laguna Beach, California, in 2003. Montage Beverly Hills, the company's second hotel, opened in Beverly Hills in 2008 and is the first Gold LEED certified hotel and residences in Southern California. Other properties under development include Montage Deer Valley® in Park City, Utah, scheduled to open in 2010, and an oceanfront resort and residences with championship golf course coming soon in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico. www.montagehotels.com.