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Salon Doubles as Movie Set

Salon appealed to location scouts for “Ocean’s Twelve,” the sequel to the 2001 Clooney/Pitt hit “Ocean’s Eleven.”

by Staff
August 1, 2004
Salon Doubles as Movie Set

Kristin Luu snagged photos with “Ocean’s Twelve” stars Andy Garcia and Bernie Mac when they filmed at her Chicago salon, Fingers & Toes.

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Kristin Luu snagged photos with “Ocean’s Twelve” stars Andy Garcia and Bernie Mac when they filmed at her Chicago salon, Fingers & Toes.

The moment Kristin Luu walked in the door, she knew the vintage-style building in a friendly Chicago neighborhood would be the perfect home for her new salon, Fingers & Toes. It turned out clients also loved the location and the unique look of the salon, as did the location scouts for “Ocean’s Twelve,” the sequel to the 2001 Clooney/Pitt hit “Ocean’s Eleven.” After undergoing some minor alterations to accommodate the cameras, the salon was the setting of several scenes featuring Andy Garcia and Bernie Mac. Luu even scored an acting role herself — as an extra.

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