From the vintage glam 'Pimps & Pinups' hair salon in NYC to Salon Moxie showcasing art exhibits while giving haircuts, these salons are definitely on the cutting edge of hairstyling.
Whether they draw you in with neat architecture, funny gimmicks or out-there styling techniques, these trendy hair salons are sure to liven up your hairdo (and your life).
Implications - Today's consumer is not just looking for a service, they're looking for a holistic experience that is enjoyable, exciting and of high quality. Thus, restaurants, hotels and hair salons are adding an unconventional twist to their venues, adding a unique selling point to what their offering that is unparalleled by their predecessors.
14 Cutting Edge Hair Salons
From Retro Glam Themed Parlors to Spaceship Haircutting:
Shelby Lee Walsh — Jul 6, 2010 — Art & Design
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Retro Hollywood Salons
Vintage Glam 'Pimps & Pinups' Hair Salon in NYC
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Polka-Dotted Ceilings
The 'Final Departure Lounge' by SPACE Architects Combines Work and Play
11
Hipster Salons
The Parlour Salon ‘The Sound of My Hair' One Year Anniversary Event
10
Emergency Room Hair Salon
Hospital Beds, Nurses and DJs at Notaufnahme
9
Breakfast Club Salons
London's Percy & Reed Offers A Blow Dry and Breakfast
8
Grey-Scale Parlor Photography
Mamuka Kikalishvili Combines Elegance and Sensuality
7
Space Age Hair Salons
GHD Headquarters Let You Prep Your Locks For The Future
6
3D Hairstyle Facades
The Hair Couture Salon Exterior Design by X Architekten
5
Spaceship Beauty Parlors
The Vasken Demirjian Salon Gives Your Hair Some Stellar Style
4
Hair Salons as Art Galleries
Salon Moxie Showcases Art Exhibits
3
Anpanman Hair Salon
Animated Character Hair Salon Concept
2
Drugstore Mini-Salons
CVS Beauty 360 Store
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Quirkily Stacked Architecture
The Trippy '3 Dan Box' by Capd
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Sally Beauty Expands Its Ion Collection with ion 24K
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K18 Launches a Pro Artist Program to Empower Hairstylists
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Luvme Hair Marks Its Eleventh Year of Operation
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The Hair Extension Bar Spotlights Its Operational Model
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The Tom Ford Beauty Brand Opens in the SoHo District
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Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
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Hair Salon Reward Memberships
Chatters Hair Salon Announces the Launch of Chatters Rewards
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The Charles & Julia Cocktail Lounge Transforms a Former Dealership
Members Club Bold Interiors
Soho House Tokyo Opens a Four-Floor Space in Aoyama Omotesando
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Marriott Design Shop Launched Hotel-Inspired Furniture
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The Jungle Offices Reinterpret 1990s NY Offices Across Four Floors
Boutique Jewelry Concepts
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Limousine Restaurant by Ivy Studio Captures the Glamour of the Classic Car
Dynamic Layered Lobbies
Hyatt Union Square Lobby Redesign Introduces a Multi-Zone Social Space
Retro-Inspired Arcade Activations
Hotel X Toronto Revives Its Retro Arcade Installation
First-Of-Its-Kind Consumer Aesthetics Events
OrangeTwist Debuts the TwistX Event
Pampering Festive Salons
Drybar's Holiday Bow Bar Elevates Blowouts with Wine & Gift Wrapping
Elemental Retail Spaces
Goldwin Creates a Multi-Sensory Retail Environment in New York City
Conceptual Fine Dining Experiences
Levi Lu Taps the Japanese Aesthetic Principle of Mono No Aware
Wellness Shop-in-Shops
Wellness by Ulta Beauty Shares Immersive, Informative Experiences
Red-Carpet-Ready Hairstyling Campaigns
TRESemmé Debuts 'Get Your Hair on the A-List'
Amenity-Led Office Retrofits
60 Threadneedle Street adds wellness and hospitality-focused spaces
Immersive Festival Speakeasies
The Pretty Girl Parlour by Kiss Products Transports Festival-Goers
Kosher Dining-Focused Luxe Restaurants
Chagall Commenced Operations in Windsor Arms Hotel
Month-Long Color Celebration Events
Sally Beauty is Running the Exciting COLORfest
Art-Led Cocktail Collaborations
MO BAR Singapore Introduced The City of Art Menu
Fandom Retail Experiences
TOUS les JOURS Transforms Bakery Cafés into BTS Fan Destinations
Nostalgic Sleek Sky Bars
The Peridot Bar by Studio Paolo Ferrari Reimagines High-Rise Hospitality
Designer Hotel Suites
Omni and Peter Millar Launch Branded Luxury Suites Experience
Curated Resale Storefronts
eBay's The NYC Edit Storefront Shares Tastemaker Selections
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Aven Hospitality Embeds E-Commerce Features into Hotel Journeys
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Splat Hair Color Announces That Every Shade Tells a Story
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K-SPA Combines AI Scalp Analysis with Personalized Treatments
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Hotel Calimala Milano Transforms a 1960s Wallpaper Room into a Vibrant Space
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