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Mya Celebrates Birthday at DC's Lux Lounge

in Around Town, People
Image Courtesy: Lux Lounge

This weekend, Grammy Award Winning singer Mya celebrated her birthday at DC’s Lux Lounge.  Her personal hairstylist for the evening, James Cornwell (who can also be found at the PR @ Partners in Friendship Heights) not only perfected the look of her locks, but styled her wardrobe as well.

“Mya is so cool and laid back, she was helping her friends get ready while I was getting her ready,” Cornwell told K Street Kate.  “We chose the outfit first, with a “vote” happening between friends and the team.  It was fun…then Mya and I collaborated on what the hair should look like… knowing it could get hot and that she loves to dance, we decided a long flowing pony tail would be best, especially to last for the night!”

“She let me be creative with the look for her eyes, cheeks, and lips, and when she looks in the mirror then looks at me with a smile and says “NICE” – man, that’s a good feeling!”


In addition to dancing the night away at Lux Lounge, Mya had a special request of her friends for her borthday, asking that they make a donation to the North Shore Animal League: a charity for which she’ll be doing a Marathon to raise funds in the future.

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