The most dominant storyline of the 2007 season revolved around the salon’s three youngest stylists. It was the axis upon which the entire season spun.

No discussion of is complete without Igor (Marcelo Serrado), the salon’s creepy yet charismatic accountant. Igor is not a stylist, but he controls the books—and he uses that power to manipulate the staff’s hours and commissions to get closer to Lucas, a gay junior stylist who is closeted to everyone except the audience.

Knowing the country of origin or any lead actors would help me provide a more detailed essay on the romantic storylines. Telenovela Guide: Love, Drama & Culture

Amid the youth drama, the show offered a slow-burn romance that critics praised as "achingly real." Dona Celeste (65), the salon’s seamstress who repairs torn smocks and sews on buttons, and Senhor Otávio (71), a retired barber who comes in every Thursday just to sweep the floors.