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
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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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Comfort-Focused Wellness Experiences
Hotel X Toronto Now Offers Spa Services Inside Guest Rooms
Refned Retail Boutiques
242 Mulberry in Soho Offers an An Eclectic Mix of Products
Nostalgic Hair Lighteners
Sun In's Spray-In Hair Lighteners Have Been Revived for a New Generation
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Sally Hansen Introduces Salon Effects Nail Accents
Inclusive Eco Salons
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Farm-to-Table Hair Sets
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Club 21 Debuts its Cinematic 'Salute The Detail' Campaign
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