European Spa Gold List: Harrods Hair and Beauty Salon

Best for: Exclusive members-club atmosphere

Internationally reknowned Knightsbridge department store Harrods finalised the transformation of its beauty business with the launch of a new Hair and Beauty Salon. Led by the store’s director of beauty, Annalise Fard, the 1,577sqm space was redesigned by London-based Sparcstudio to offer a rarefied and contemporary beauty and wellness experience with the welcoming and luxurious feel of an exclusive members club.

A dedicated Hairdressing Rotunda brings to life a feeling of old-world glamour, while also offering privacy for guests and their stylists. As well as a hair extension library, there is a luxury Backwash Room inspired by traditional Japanese head spa rituals, where clients can lie back on Yume fully extending backwash beds by Takara Belmont to enjoy a soothing head massage, designed to boost circulation and promote healthy hair growth. The Rotunda also incorporates a bespoke Conditioning Bar dedicated to offering the latest conditioning and scalp treatments.

A more secluded Salon Privée provides five hair stations and a backwash area, while an extensive treatment zone boasts 12 rooms offering body, facial, waxing and laser treatments. An Eye Zone suite for brow and lash services completes the offering alongside a large reception area and marble and chalk ash-decorated customer washrooms.

“We wanted to instil a unique sense of place with design details that create a members club feel that is uniquely Harrods,” Sparcstudio’s creative director, Beverley Bayes told European Spa.

SPA STATISTICS

Beauty and wellness space: 1,577sqm Facilities: Hairdressing Rotunda, Backwash Room, Conditioning Bar, Salon Privée, 12-room treatment zone with waiting lounge, Eye Zone, Suppliers: Yume backwash beds from Takara Belmont

www.harrods.com