Longer days and warmer weather are ahead…we can’t wait! Our neighborhood has so much to help you get ready for spring. Here are five ways you can prep for the new season:
1. Spring hair, don’t care
Fiddleheads Salon (25 Florida Ave. NW) is a boutique salon specializing in curly hair. In fact, owner Beth Abroms is a certified Devachan specialist! Book your appointment online to tighten up your tresses.
How’d you do with those DIY mustache trims and line-ups? Let owner Bernard Fernandez and his team at Fresh Cut help you clean up for spring (1520 North Capitol St NE; 202-423-0390).
2. Cater your small gatherings
Planning a COVID-friendly gathering? Let local caterers handle your birthdays, graduations, and more. Revive Catering & Events can provide your cuisine and event design, or host your event at Big Bear Cafe (1700 1st Street NW).
3. Treat yo’ self to a manicure
Whether you want to try one of the newest spring nail trends or reward your hands after working in your garden, visit Glamour Nails for your nail care (1422 North Capitol St. NW, 202-750-6612).
4.Warm Weather Wears
City Gear DC (1538 North Capitol Street NE) is your local spot for athletic wear with brands such as Fila, Nike, and New Balance. Or, boost your spring wardrobe with boutique looks from the African diaspora at Jankara by Jimi King (1408 North Capitol St. NW).
5. Spring Clean your Clothing
Take your seasonal clothes out of storage and freshen them up at your local cleaners: Fresh Dry Clean (10 Florida Ave. NW), S&S City Cleaners (84 Rhode Island Ave. NW, 202-299-0009), and AMAX Cleaners (1821 1st Street NW, (202-238-9107). Take advantage of their wash and fold services before storing away your winter wardrobe.
Check our NCMS Marketplace page to see all of our awesome NorthCap businesses and learn what’s new with them this spring.
