Professional hairdressers, breathtaking interior, pleasant music, individual approach, amazing atmosphere of beauty and bliss - all this can be found in a beauty salon. In one place you can undergo relaxing spa treatments, get manicures and pedicures, sign up for hairdressing services and massages.
Despite the fact that you can take care of your nails and skin at home, many people still prefer to go to an expensive beauty salon. The attention that the masters provide to the client and the relaxation that occurs during a favorite procedure lifts the mood and makes you feel special.
Especially for those who like to feel “on top”, STALEKS has prepared the “top of the very best” beauty salons in the world. We selected the best salons according to the following criteria: rating, availability of innovative and trending procedures, qualifications of the professionals, clientele (number of entries, “star” clients) and interior design.
We will tell you about unique luxury places where you can get a full range of procedures and even meet media celebrities.
MOST MEDIA
MAISON DE JOELLE JUMEIRAH (DUBAI, UAE)
An exclusive beauty house, the style of which reflects the refined taste of owner Joelle Mardinian, a famous TV star and makeup artist. The salon has been named the best for three years in a row according to the World SPA Awards, a world-famous award in the beauty industry.
An interesting fact: on the MVS1 TV channel, Maison de Joelle appeared in its own section in a reality show! Every week in the “Joelle” program, TV viewers follow the transformation of the heroes.
The Maison de Joelle Jumeirah salon is located on the 3rd floor of the Kempinski Hotel in the large shopping and entertainment complex Mall of the Emirates. Professional artists will provide a wide range of services, from creating spectacular hairstyles and evening makeup to relaxing spa treatments and even tattoos.
As for nail art, you can sign up for a classic trim or French manicure and pedicure at the salon. Prices, by the way, are quite reasonable for such a rich country as the Emirates - approximately 100 dirhams ($27). You will have to pay separately for the coating: 50 dirhams ($14) for single-color nail art and more, depending on the complexity of the design and the materials used.
Celebrities sign up for treatments at Maison de Joelle: a journalist is a regular client Souhair al-Qaisi, actress Lindsay Lohan and TV personality Kim Kardashian ,
THE MOST FASHIONABLE
THE RITZ SALON (LONDON, UK)
From the hot Emirates we will move to cool Europe, namely London, where one of the famous beauty salons is located. The Ritz is located on the 7th floor of the hotel on Piccadilly Street, with picturesque views of Green Park.
In the salon you can sign up for facial and body skin care treatments, massages, and spas. The services can be used by both hotel guests and any interested visitors. The Ritz's artisans use a range of skin and hair care products that are 100% organic.
Qualified nail specialists will give you a manicure using the European (trimmed) technique for $30. The procedure includes processing the cuticle, filing the nail into a special shape, and using exfoliating scrubs and lotions. A manicure coated with a single-color gel polish will cost $40, but you can choose less budget options. We have already written about a stunning gold manicure for $120, which you can sign up for at The Ritz Salon.
THE LARGEST SALON CHAIN
REGIS CORPORATION (MINNEAPOLIS, USA)
It is difficult to imagine how much a chain of a branded beauty salon can grow. Founded in 1922, today Regis has branches in 30 countries - that's more than 10,000 salons around the world!
Despite this scale, Regis Corporation focuses not so much on “star” clients, but on people with average incomes. Anyone can sign up for a salon and get a consultation with a stylist, which, by the way, is free.
Despite the fact that the history of Regis began with the idea of providing quality hairdressing services, at the moment the salon offers all kinds of procedures for caring for the body, hands, face and hair. Manicure is no exception: a basic procedure involving pushing back the cuticle (untrimmed technique without the use of scissors or nippers is common in the USA!), filing and trimming the nails, and using high-quality gel polishes for coating. At the end of the manicure, the masters massage the hands and moisturize the hands and cuticles with a special oil.
THE MOST LUXURIOUS
IMAGES LUXURY LOUNGE (SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA, USA)
Once upon a time, 24x gold, diamonds and pearls were reserved for fine jewelry, but now the indulgent artists at Images Luxury Lounge can adorn your nails with them. The unique “luxury” manicure procedure includes untrimmed nail care, varnishing and application of precious stones to suit your taste and budget, hand massage using lavender lotion.
The “cheapest” is nail art for $500 using 4-10 diamonds. The next level is the “gold rush”, manicure for $2,500-$10,000. This amount includes not only polish with particles of real 24-karat gold, but also champagne, French pastries and a personal manicure set as a gift. They know how to attract a client!
In addition to manicures and pedicures made from precious stones, the Images Luxury Lounge salon provides treatments for eyebrows, eyelashes and facial skin. The prices are not as astronomical as for a diamond or gold manicure - around $40, depending on the complexity of the procedure.
MOST PROFESSIONAL
DOLORES (MOSCOW, RUSSIA)
The DOLORES Beauty Center has gathered a constellation of world-class professional artists. 10 world champions, 5 European champions, 2 Eastern European champions, 4 Russian champions, 1 Moscow champion and 1 American champion - they all work in one beauty salon. Looking at such a titled composition of masters, you immediately understand that you are in the right hands. DOLORES specialists regularly perform shows and master classes, maintain their professional level and undergo training in world schools.
This professional approach attracted the interest of many representatives of the Russian elite: politicians, businessmen, artists and sports figures. Rich clients are also attracted by the fashionable interior of the salon - the style of a historical mansion of the 19th century with beautiful marble staircases, a huge golden chandelier, glass tables and leather sofas.
In the DOLORES beauty salon you can undergo any hair, skin and nail care procedure. Masters of the nail industry will implement a unique design and do a neat manicure (price about 5,000 rubles - $75), provide nail extension services (8,000 rubles - $120), and do a pedicure (4,500 rubles - $68).
THE MOST HEAVENLY
SPA GUERLAIN AT L’HÔTEL TRIANON PALACE (PARIS, FRANCE)
France is the birthplace of beauty and femininity, and Paris is the capital of luxury, romance and luxury.
One of the best Parisian Hilton hotels is a true spa paradise, where individual treatments are available from professional cosmetologists, makeup artists, manicurists and stylists.
The cost of services in this center is impressive. For a day of heavenly relaxation and a full range of treatments, you can pay from 1000 euros. Cosmetic manipulations cost on average about 150 euros, manicure and pedicure with development individual design can be done for 140 euros. There are discounts for regular customers - moreover, for guests there is no such thing as a “queue”. The master will be available at any time convenient for the client.
MOST MODERN
IL COLPO (HONG KONG, CHINA)
Beauty salon IL COLPO opened in 2011. The architecture of the building with huge full-height windows on the front wall allows you to admire the picturesque views of Victoria Harbour.
Inside there is a real cyberspace: furniture in the “liquid metal” style, the salon is divided into three sections depending on the services provided: for hair care procedures, for nail art and manicure, and a spa section.
Nail service at IL COLPO includes traditional manicures and pedicures, gel polishes, and gemstone nail designs. Prices are considered reasonable by Chinese standards: $230 for a coated manicure, almost twice as much ($430) for a pedicure, from $350 for therapeutic manipulations for the skin of the hands and feet (massage, relaxing baths, acupuncture).
Have you been to these salons or dream of visiting? How can you evaluate the level of service in such luxury places? Is it worth overpaying for “heavenly pleasure” and relaxation? Don’t forget that the key to a quality manicure is not a fashionable salon and expensive varnishes with gold particles, but the professionalism of the master and a good tool. The STALEKS PRO brand offers durable products made from high-quality medical steel. Tools for different areas beauty industry, so that every master can find the most convenient and suitable one for himself.
America doesn't ask what you would like to do, it teaches you to start everything from scratch. You will have to rebuild your career - whether it is continuing to work in your specialty or choosing a new type of activity. At the same time, despite all the difficulties, many do not give up their career ambitions and start working for themselves. ForumDaily talked to Russian-speaking girls from Miami who preferred their own business in the beauty industry to being hired and were able to build it in such a way as to fully support themselves.
Cosmetology and massage
Before moving to America, Maria Subacheva lived in Chelyabinsk, where she graduated from the local university of physical education and sports. Then she studied to be a cosmetologist, graduated from massage school and began practical work. Now Maria lives in Miami and does the same thing she has been doing for the last few years in Russia: doing facial cleansing, hair removal, and several types of massage. In Miami, she started small: she did not have the opportunity to immediately buy all the necessary equipment and cars. To legally work in America, she graduated from the Educating Hands School of Massage and Skincare and received a license as a cosmetologist.
“Studying in America is more organized, there are more requirements and, of course, everything is much more expensive than here,” Maria shares. — I won’t say that studying here gave me a lot. Still, all skills come with practice.”
Subacheva began advertising on the Internet and social networks, gave her business cards to all her new acquaintances, and satisfied clients told their friends about her. Her own business was slowly developing, but the girl was not used to stopping: “I am constantly learning and improving my knowledge. I attend events, exhibitions, and advanced training courses. Special literature also helps a lot. In the future I plan to go to university to become a physiotherapist.”
At first, Maria Subacheva combined her work as a cosmetologist in a salon with working for herself, but then she chose own business. Photo from personal archive
In Miami, the beauty and health industry is very developed and accessible - Maria herself, like many of her clients, uses the services of cosmetologists and massage therapists.
“I can’t say that the local service and professionalism of the beauty salons is at a high level,” she says. “I’ve experienced this myself more than once.” Americans focus on service rather than craftsmanship. My clients have shared their bad experiences with me more than once. Finding “your” master is a great success.”
At first, Maria combined work in someone else’s salon with working for herself, but it took a lot of time and turned out to be not so easy:
“Work in the salon is monotonous and strict due to management requirements. And working for yourself gives you the opportunity to develop and find an individual approach to clients.”
Maria found a solution that had been tried by more than one generation of craftsmen: she rented space in the salon for her business. In this case, she was obliged to independently organize her work process - the schedule and success depended only on her. I had to solve problems myself and take responsibility for my own decisions.
“Working for a company takes away the headaches, but you depend on the place and obey the management,” continues Maria. — For the initial stage of business development, working in a salon is suitable. There you can feel the situation, look at everything from the inside, and gain experience. And then set off on a free voyage. Life in America differs from life in Russia in that you have to work a lot here. But if you do what you love, believe in yourself and your strengths, know what you want and go towards your goal, then you will definitely reach it and achieve even more than you could expect. The main thing is to believe and act!”
Permanent makeup
Zhanna Shablinskaya makes a living in Miami the same way she does in her native St. Petersburg - she does permanent makeup and tattooing. She acquired all the knowledge in this area in Russia (the training took 2.5 years) and is sure that best school right there. In America, Zhanna translated all her documents and certificates into English and received a license - it is required for this type of activity. It cost her $3,000. To receive it, Zhanna needed to confirm her existing education and demonstrate work skills or undergo training at a special school and pass exams. Zhanna set to work on all this almost immediately upon arriving in America, and soon began work. Now she has her own office.
“To start in this business you need a lot of money,” says Zhanna. — This includes paid training and paid models for practicing your hand. And, of course, the costs of the materials themselves: disposable needles, caps, paints, advertising and much more.”
According to Zhanna Shablinskaya, permanent makeup is a very popular service in Miami. Photo from personal archive
Shablinskaya has been doing her favorite thing for more than 5 years. Currently, her permanent makeup services include microblading of eyebrows, lips with a 3D effect, decorative and classic “arrows”. According to Zhanna, the most popular procedure is permanent eyebrow makeup; this procedure is also considered the most difficult. Clients come to her based on recommendations from a friend of a friend - the so-called “word of mouth” works. Shablinskaya never stops posting her advertisements, photo and video works on social networks and advises beginners to pay maximum attention to this when starting out.
Zhanna is sure that such a business can be done without knowledge English language, if you focus exclusively on Russian-speaking clients, who often especially value Russian craftsmen.
“The main advantage of Russian craftsmen over American ones is, first of all, their attention and friendly attitude towards clients,” she says. “Their work is not focused on flow, but on quality, without saving on materials or anesthesia. At the same time, the prices for their services are even slightly lower compared to the prices of their American colleagues.”
You can do this business either as a staff member at a beauty salon or as a self-employed worker—both options can be combined. “It’s not easy to keep up, but it’s possible,” the master shares his own experience. You can also, like Zhanna, rent an office in a salon or rent your own room. “The main advantages of working for yourself are that you don’t have to give half of your earnings to the salon, that you have the right to create a convenient work schedule, and that you are your own boss,” says Shablinskaya. — Working as a tattoo artist can be an exciting hobby for nominal money. But this same job can be your main income. It all depends on the approach to the matter. If you want to really make money, it’s quite possible! You just have to try. The main thing is to develop a customer base and a good reputation. And everything will work out!”
Eyelash extensions and henna tattoos
Zarina Chokaeva worked as an executive producer on various media projects in Astana. In America, life began with a clean slate. The girl knew in advance what to expect, so she prepared the ground before moving: she took a course in professional makeup, eyelash extensions and eyebrow correction. Zarina always liked to draw, and she knew that beauty services in America are expensive, the girl put these two facts together and decided to radically change her life. “My first clients were still in Kazakhstan,” says Zarina. “Of course, at first it was my girlfriends, but then I was invited to work in the salon and participate in a KFA photo shoot.”
In order to move to America, Zarina Chokaeva changed her job as an executive producer to an eyelash extension specialist. Photo from personal archive
When she arrived in America, she did some research, compared local prices and placed her own ad. But there were too few clients, so I had to look for work. “I went to a pizzeria on the night shift, but I only worked there for a week - I was fired. One client came with flowers several nights in a row and did not let me work. The owner got tired of it and fired me. By the way, now only guys work there at night,” Zarina laughs.
A starter kit for eyelash extensions and gel for temporary tattoos cost the girl about $1 thousand. The cost of a license for this type of activity is about $1,500. “The main thing is to work only with high-quality materials,” says Chokaeva. “But they’re not easy to find here, you can’t just buy them in a store like ours.” By the way, the costs paid off quickly.”
Chokaeva no longer remembers how many types of work she had to change until her name began to work for her. “The basic rule of finding clients is to exhibit your work on the Internet and be always in touch,” says the master. — They often write to me on Instagram, ask questions, and I try to answer quickly. We must try to frequently update advertising in VKontakte and Facebook groups.”
Zarina learned the art of henna tattoos in Miami - with the help of an ad on Craigslist. “The store was looking for a henna tattoo artist, and since I always loved to draw, I became interested, so I went for an interview,” she recalls. “They showed me everything on the spot and asked me to draw it.” The owner was pleased and hired me the same day. But I didn’t work with them for long - I received only 25% of the profit. I am very grateful to them for what they taught me. I even worked in a tattoo parlor where I also did henna tattoos.”
Zarina does makeup, eyelash extensions, and eyebrow correction. At the same time, the audience for the two most popular procedures is divided: henna tattoos are ordered mainly by American women, and eyelash extensions are ordered by Russian-speaking girls. Zarina managed to visit both sides of the fence: “As a client, I did in America the same procedures that I do as a master, and I can say that our masters are more careful in their work. The locals are very easy-going and friendly, but their prices are somewhat higher.”
Now Chokaeva combines working for herself with work in the salon. “At first I had to look for some additional sources of income and combine them with my work as a craftsman, but now I’m only doing my own business,” shares Zarina. —
Advice: be friendly and always in touch. Basically, the salons here work on a 50/50 basis - the same as ours. You must have your own plan, break it into parts. In order to achieve success, you don’t need to be afraid and, when a good opportunity arises, boldly move forward.”
Artistic tattoo
Dana Alexander moved to Miami Beach from Astana. In Kazakhstan she worked as a tattoo artist. It took her about two years to study; the girl learned a lot on her own. Dana came to America with the goal of working only in the tattoo industry, which is incredibly popular here. According to her, for such work one must first of all have an artistic beginning. The cost of training and equipment ranges from almost nothing to sky-high, depending on the location of training. For example, training to become an artistic tattoo artist in an American school can cost up to $8 thousand for 6 weeks. Dana says you must be BBP certified and state and city licensed to operate. All together costs $400 per year.
Dana Alexander studied the art of artistic tattooing on her own. Photo from personal archive
“Compared to Kazakhstan, in America the art of tattooing is more developed, demand creates supply,” she says. “There are a lot more clients and craftsmen here.” And the peculiarity of working in a salon in Miami Beach is the abundance of tourists who want to bring such an unusual “souvenir” from Miami as a tattoo in memory of an unforgettable vacation. This is a great responsibility for a master.” At the same time, the most popular type of work is small tattoos, inscriptions and symbols.
Dana doesn’t see any particular differences between Russian-speaking and American masters. “There are some who are very talented, some who are very popular, and some who are just ordinary,” she says. “Prices depend not on where the artist is from, but on the artist himself, his level.” To engage in such a business, a basic level of English is sufficient. Skill is much more important.
Tattoo artists are prohibited from working from home. But it’s easy to rent space to work in a salon to work for yourself or be a full-time salon employee. “I can say that I haven’t worked in Miami for a day. What I do, I call creativity,” explains the girl. “And the money earned in this way is enough and you can even save it.”
Manicure
Just 2 years ago, Irina Chimba lived in Kazan and worked as a lawyer. She prepared for emigration in advance: while still in Russia, she took courses in hardware manicure, pedicure and nail design. A couple of months after moving to Miami, she already began working in a new specialty. To work in this field in the United States, you must obtain a license. To do this, you need to take a course that lasts 2 months, its cost is $2000 - 5000. Certificates of training in other countries do not matter, the hours are not counted. Equipment and consumables Irina bought in local specialized stores, although she brought most of the materials for work (gels, gel polishes, brushes) with her: in Russia there is a wide selection of professional cosmetics at a more affordable price.
Irina Chimba is sure that Russian nail technicians are especially valued in America. Photo from personal archive
She advertised her services on social networks, in Russian magazines and in Russian stores. Over time, clients began to advertise it. “Russian speakers prefer to seek beauty services from masters who studied and practiced in Russia or Europe; the quality of training there is much better,” explains Irina. “Our masters master a variety of nail processing and design techniques and work very carefully.” But the level of American nail service, in her opinion, is significantly inferior: “American and very popular Asian masters in Florida treat nails superficially, believing that the main thing in a manicure is to paint the nails. Moreover, the rules for cleaning and sterilizing instruments are simplified as much as possible. As a rule, instruments are cleaned and simultaneously sterilized by immersing them in a special liquid. In Russia, it is necessary to wash everything, sterilize it in a chemical solution, dry it, warm up the instruments before further use and store them in special containers. But in the USA there are no such requirements.”
Americans also value Russian-speaking craftsmen for high-quality work and are often not afraid of bad English masters. “If your English is still not going well, it’s not a problem: Americans, as a rule, are very friendly, polite people, and if necessary, they explain in plain words what they want,” shares Irina. “But minimal English is necessary.”
As a rule, salons offer to work according to a 60/40 scheme, but much depends on the experience and quality of the master’s work. Renting space in a salon when working for yourself will cost from $500 per month, the price greatly depends on the location of the salon. “Nail technicians in Miami, according to my calculations, earn approximately $1,000 a week,” says Irina. “But for this you need to work a lot and diligently, have a busy recording schedule, be a sought-after specialist and do your job “excellently.”
Today, Irina, who started working as a foreman only two and a half years ago, has a schedule every day, and the woman complains, rather, about the lack of days off.
“I’m sure that girls who start working as nail technicians in the USA have nothing to be afraid of,” says Irina. “There are enough clients for everyone!”
Hairdresser
Kiev resident Elena Yanishpolskaya was practically born with scissors in her hands: from cutting dolls’ hair and endless experiments with her own hairstyles, she moved on to hairdressing courses, which she completed after the 9th grade of a comprehensive school. IN graduating classes She not only honed her acquired skills on her friends, but also earned herself money for chocolates. Afterwards she studied at the Master of Beauty Academy. In 2010, Elena took a color course at L’Oreal, gave seminars and worked for herself, renting space in the salon. And then she moved to Miami.
According to Elena Yanishpolskaya, the profession of a hairdresser will always help you to provide for yourself. Photo from personal archive
“I was always told that a hairdresser is never hungry, this is a profession that will always help you provide for yourself, no matter where you find yourself,” says Elena. “Sociability is also important in our business, so upon arrival I actively got to know people and offered my services in order to “drag” them into my chair, and then it was a matter of experience and light hands.”
Like other masters, Elena needed a license. There are two types of certificates related to hair: barber (men's hairdresser) and cosmetologist (hairdresser, manicurist, cosmetologist without medical procedures and injections). The second type of license is much broader. No matter where you study, each state will require a new license. To do this, you need to go to a beauty school with your diploma, they will count the hours, and even if you have more of them than is required here, you will still have to take the course and, in addition, take an HIV test. Next - the exam and license are obtained. With a license, there are 3 options for employment: in a salon (hired employee), open your own company and rent a chair in the salon, or open your own salon.
Beginners who decide to learn hairdressing in America will have to spend $16,000 and 1,200 hours on training, and, of course, they need knowledge of English.
“But this does not mean that after completing the course, a person immediately became a specialist,” adds Elena. - For good result You need practice, at least a year or two of active work and, of course, talent, desire and love for your work. The easiest way to start is to go to a salon as a hired employee, build a clientele, and take a closer look at how everything works. You need to come up with your own twist, give yourself an answer to the question - why should people come to you and not to someone else?”
Working in a salon will require minimum expenses To get started, you just need to buy your tools. The salon employee receives a percentage of his income, usually 50/50, while the salon provides shampoos, conditioners, varnishes, and paints. To rent a chair in a salon, in addition to tools, you need to have your own professional products. To buy it, you will need a license, as well as a fixed rental fee for the chair, regardless of the number of clients. Everything that remains on top will be your earnings.
Now Elena, who already has 17 years of experience behind her, provides a full range of hairdressing services, and in addition knows how to do makeup. She was able to adapt to the new conditions: “In Florida there are several factors that affect hair: humidity, sun and water. Many people's hair here begins to get frizzy, which is why keratin straightening procedures are so popular here. In general, Florida is not called the “sunshine state” for nothing; there are so many bright colors here that women want to look bright.”
Having visited a beauty salon as a client, Elena was dissatisfied with the quality. “Miami is a resort, no one fights for a client here, today one, tomorrow another,” she says. — Of course, there are good masters both among Russian speakers and among Americans. But our craftsmen are valued higher; we are considered perfectionists. We really always strive for the ideal, Americans usually have an easier time with this, they don’t bother like that.” Elena adds that in Florida you can easily start working without English, because there are many Russian salons and many Russian clients. But good English, of course, opens up new opportunities for professional growth. “This profession has brought millions and fame to few people, except perhaps in narrow circles, but, nevertheless, you are guaranteed a comfortable life with good income.”
The American publication Elle Décor, especially for fans of the beauty industry, has compiled a rating of the best salons in the United States.
Mizu, New York, 505 Park Ave
The famous Mizu Salon, located in New York, inspires its visitors with minimalism, made in pastel and light lilac tones. Owners Acord Vaughn and Santiago Damian have done their best to create a stunning lounge area accessed by dazzling aquamarine steps.
Kim Vo, San Francisco, 11 Tillman Pl., 3rd fl.
The pretentious salon “Kim Vo”, located in the hills of San Francisco, gives its visitors the atmosphere of an old European woman. The floor is polished concrete, the walls are made of rough brick, the ceiling is decorated with chandeliers made of black Murano glass, and the furniture is upholstered in velvet leather.
Pipino Nalita, New York, 3 Center Market Pl.
“Pipino Nalita” in Manhattan, whose design is characterized by a mix of femininity and carefree pleasures. The famous designer Fundy has developed fancy-shaped furniture for the salon, a floor with a unique “spruce” print, mirrors with handmade decor and many other small design elements.
Sally Hershberger, Los Angeles, 760 N. La Cienega Blvd., 3rd fl.
The famous Sally Hershberger beauty salon is located in a huge Los Angeles penthouse. The entire working area is made of precious wood, a spectacular mosaic floor made of white marble fragments and, of course, a magnificent panoramic view from the windows will not leave even the most experienced beauty salon guest indifferent.
Whittemore House, New York, 45 Grove St.
Another interesting salon in New York is Whittemore House. The atmosphere of the building is of the early nineteenth century, emphasized by the tinted walls in shades of gray and brown, and the hall itself is decorated with panels that create a resemblance to Victorian-century wallpaper.
Swink Style Bar, Seattle, 611 Stewart St.
Swink Style Bar in Seattle has a cozy and soft atmosphere, decorated with silver curtains and hand-woven rugs in the lobby.
Marie Robinson Salon, New York, 155 Fifth Ave., 4th fl.
Marie Robinson Salon in New York is rightfully considered the most elegant establishment. The interior design is characterized by gray and white tones and designer furniture from Huniford.
Sine Qua Non, Chicago, 3417 N. Lincoln.
Sine Qua Non, located in Chicago, became famous for its unique, ultra-feminine boudoir from designer Bruce Fox, who completed the interior with glass lamps and glossy floors.
KM Townhouse, New York, 187 Edgecombe Ave.
KM Townhouse, another beauty salon in New York, but no less unique and attractive, thanks to the efforts of Kevin Mancuso. Made in soft cream color scheme and is complemented by a mass of live orchids.
James Joseph Salon, Boston, 30 Newbury St.
JAMES JOSEPH SALON, located in Boston, was designed by Office da design studio. The interior design amazes with the beauty of rough blue brick walls, leather furniture, draped curtains and gorgeous ebony flooring.
Modern beauty salons amaze with their courage and resourcefulness. We have collected unusual concepts and features of hairdressing salons and barbershops that allow them to make a loud statement about themselves.
The fashion for Brooklyn style is relevant not only in the restaurant business. This is the design of the Luck Out hair salon in Tokyo by designer Iku Shoji Evans of Bonfield Interiors. The design is based on wood, steel and concrete, which create the illusion of an industrial past.
Minimalist beauty salon
Minimalism bordering on asceticism was the basis for the design concept of the Numero Uno salon in Almaty. The interior is dominated by straight lines, which are diluted only by round mirrors. Three materials were used to create the interior: ceramic tiles, concrete plaster and wood.
At the end of January 2018, they plan to launch a new format of hairdressing salons in London. Chop Chop London is a modular installation that will provide hairdressing services in a “luxury to-go” style.
Smart display mirrors have appeared in the Leekaja Hairbis chain of beauty salons from Seoul. With the help of such mirrors, clients can choose the style and color of their hairstyles. During the provision of the service, the device will take on a normal appearance and will not differ in any way from ordinary mirrors.
Beauty salon for women in hijabs
Le "Jemalik salon from New York was created exclusively for women and mainly for those of them who wear hijabs, but cannot take them off in the presence of men. The business was created by a girl named Huda Kyuhshi after she was tired of common salons where Muslim women cannot feel comfortable.
3D lamps for a beauty salon
Salon IL Y A LA COUPE from the suburbs of Quebec decided on a bold concept for interior lighting. A dynamic fixture created using 3D printing was installed under the ceiling. The origami-inspired lamp is made from 450 individual PLA pyramids.
Photo wall of satisfied beauty salon clients
A great way to increase customer loyalty at a beauty salon is to create a photo wall of happy clients. This is a large collage or group of photographs that will depict the salon’s clients in new images: always with new hairstyles, manicure and pedicure, and makeup.
Known for its fast, affordable hair styling services, Drybar has teamed up with wedding registry company Zola. Brides and their friends are offered to use the service for creating festive hairstyles on their wedding day to make planning the day easier, to do everything “in bulk” and quickly.
Blind Barber is for those mourning the demise of traditional barbershops. Everything about it is reminiscent of an uncomfortable past - from the design of the walls to the wires sticking out in all directions. The barbershop offers only three services (retrogrades will appreciate it): hair cutting, shaving and beard trimming.
This interior was designed by Reis Design for a London beauty salon, which was opened by the famous British stylist George Northwood. In the center of the hall there is a marble table on which two-way mirrors are fixed. In general, the restrained palette of the salon is enlivened by colored lighting and unusual floral compositions.
A Scottish makeup artist named Amber Scott opened a luxury beauty salon in a vintage airplane that her parents gave her. The conversion of the Air Atlantique Convair aircraft, produced in 1957, cost her £30,000. Now on board there are four places for makeup artists, two places for hairdressers and even a place for a manicurist and pedicurist.
The HeyDay brand offers its customers personalized skin care services. Salon visitors can book 30, 50 and 75-minute sessions using customized treatments and products.
Body positive beauty salons
One day, American Jamie Lopez came to the hairdresser and, sitting on a chair, broke it. Not wanting to endure humiliation again, Lopez created her own beauty salon, Babydoll Beauty Couture, for plus-size women. Now women large sizes don’t have to worry: the furniture in the cabin is spacious and can withstand weights from 200 to 350 kg.
Panasonic decided to implement an unusual idea. For the release of his new hair care product for men, he created an entire exhibition called Tash Modern. One of the sections of the exhibition turned out to be alive.
This beauty salon called Cuts & Colors was opened on the island of Crete. The interior, designed by Manousos Leontarakis & Associates, draws on natural elements. This is a phytodesign of walls with green carpet walls made of moss, panels made of wooden lattice or imitating the surface of water, a tree trunk as a reception desk, hemp bedside tables and much more.
A men's salon called Salon Le Barber repeats the idea of a classic barbershop. Its visitors can order a haircut, beard shaving with a straight razor, and so on. The key difference from a regular hairdresser is mobility. The barbershop is located in a converted food trailer.
Spa-hut
In Tyumen there is a beauty salon located in a wooden hut with traditional elements like carved frames on the windows. Clients joke that you can enter the hut as Baba Yaga and leave as a beautiful maiden.
Kooty Katchers hair salon was opened in Burnsville (Minnesota, USA), which specialized in manually removing lice, nits and insects from clients' hair. Paula Salas's business was popular: the salon was visited by about 300 people a month.
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A hairdresser from Vietnam named Nguyen Hoang Hung uses a real samurai sword. Although he was never a samurai, he expertly uses a katana to cut and straighten his hair. Your skills Nguyen Hoang Hung for a long time honed on wigs with long hair, so his art reached great heights, and visitors do not have to fear for their lives.
Topless barbershop
Hot Cuts is Sydney's first topless salon. The barber shop was opened specifically for men. Haircuts are performed by topless girls.
