Salon of the Month Rainbow Room International George Square

The Rainbow Room International George Square salon opened in 2000 and was the brand’s third salon. Based in the iconic George Square in Glasgow the salon is surrounded by architecturally important buildings, shops, bars and restaurants.

After 20 years, Salon Director’s Yasmine McMail and Dylan Brittain decided to refurbish the salon.

Both Yasmine and Dylan have been with the brand since the beginning of their careers, training with the group and working their way up the career ladder to become Salon Directors.

Although the old design was timeless and stood the test of time, Yasmine and Dylan decided to give the interior a makeover, as they felt it was the time to update the salon to reflect who they are and the journey they have been on over the past 20 years.

Dylan and Yasmine planned their mood board of the salon together. They took their inspiration from places they had been to and loved around the world, their vision was for the salon to look timeless and to have an expensive feel that had a Parisian Salon and New York Loft vibe.

Yasmine explained how the local area influenced the personality of the salon: “George Square is an iconic area in the centre of Glasgow and with that in mind, it was important that the George Square salon fitted this. The salon most certainly does this with its high-end, luxe feel. George Square also has a great history, and although it was important for the salon to have a modern and contemporary feel, it was also important that the new design kept some of the historical features too.”

One of their favourite things about the salon is the large windows, which allow clients to see out into the bustling area of George Square, whilst also letting a lot of light into the salon.

The refurbishment introduced a refreshment bar into the salon, this has added to the atmosphere and ambiance but Yasmine revealed that the main benefit of the instalment was to heighten client wellbeing and deliver a more memorable experience that has them returning time and time again.

“Clients can enjoy a drink of their choice before, after or whilst having their hair or make-up done in the salon. They can come to the salon and have more than ‘just a haircut’, they can come for a social experience and to visit for a relaxing vibe before any special events or nights out.” Added Yasmine.

Another benefit of their in-salon bar is that it differentiates the salon from their local competitors who don’t offer this service. Yasmine explained the appeal of their extended refreshment menu: “Clients can choose from more than the ordinary refreshment offering salons have like water, tea or coffee, they can choose from a wide variety of refreshments from the ‘Rainbow Room International Social Club Menu’, which includes wines, cocktails and non-alcoholic options too.”

Yasmine and Dylan have appreciated client feedback which praises the bar and waiting area and how it looks more like a hotel than a salon. Other points that clients have touched on are the smaller touches like the pampas throughout the salon which adds warmth to the salon and is a visually pleasing background for their social media transformation shots.

Although the interior has helped the salon flourish and stand out, the beating heart of the salon, is of course the stylists. Yasmin described some of the key qualities of a Rainbow Room stylist: “They are creative, passionate about hair, motivated and hard working. It’s so important to find the right people that want to grow and are constantly striving to improve themselves.”

The award-winning salon is thriving since their refurbishment. To finish Yasmine told us her goals for the future: “For the salon to continue to strive, gain more clientele and hopefully, win some more awards!”

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