A lifestyle called Duck & Dry
First time I’ve stepped into this chic salon in Chelsea, I was struck by the chic and modern vibe of the space, and the refined nature of the interior. I’ve learned it is called a boutique updo and blow dry bar, and I’ve loved it even more. If you imagine the perfect day you can have in London, it should go like this: pampered by some of the most talented senior stylists in London, while sipping from a glass of Prosseco in the middle of the day, with your closest friends indulging in the same treatment. Duck & Dry is not just about blow dries and updos, although they are being offered at a really competitive price for the area. It is about an unmatched experience, a lifestyle that never compromises on quality.
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What I absolutely love about the branding behind Duck & Dry, is that it is really focused on details and small touch ups that differentiate the boutique from all the others. Starting with pop ups they organize for makeup artists and businesses in the area like Bluebird and Barts, and moving on to personalized touches, such as the Moroccan tiles and mint couches, to the real letter covers for lookbooks and their embossed logo on everything. This place is memorable, because every time you visit it, you discover new beautiful things. If you are not in the mood for a hairdo, you can still experience the Duck & Dry lifestyle, because they have a really great coffee bar that really put to shame other boutiques. What’s even the best part, is that you can actually organize your hen party, a blow dry breakfast or your birthday at Duck & Dry. Your friends will definitely adore you even more, so bonus point for a guaranteed fun time.
The most important part of the Duck & Dry lifestyle, is their handpicked hair products. No cutting corners, only the best treatments for their customers; this has been one of their mantra, and I must say, after trying a few of the products you can find at Duck & Dry, I am sold. If you haven’t heard of Davines, now is the perfect time. Davines combines the best of nature and science to bring goodness to your hair. Also, their packaging is so cute, they look great on your bathroom self. The boutique has a promotion which will be running until the end of March. Buy two Davines products and get a free beautifully scented ‘OI’ candle for free. Treat yourself to these cutting-edge products and refined blend of Italian class.
I know how you all like your pretty hair to look and feel fabulous, so I must share a secret with you: Davines has launched the OI Essential haircare line, designed to reconstruct damaged hair, with immediate results. The hero of the line is OI Milk, a new type of multi-purpose product that leaves your hair shiny and beautiful, ads silkiness, controls frizz, nourishes, and it is just the perfect hair product I always keep in my bag. Davines is exceptional, because it has created products for each type of hair, and they actually work. My hair is fine and dehydrated, so I have been using the MOMO line for a while now, with great improvements. Its particularly rich formula has been created to deeply moisturize dry, dehydrated hair, making it soft, silky and full of body without weighing it down. Need I say more about how satisfied I am? The salon uses Cloud 9 electricals, which have transformed the world of hairstyling, and Duck & Dry is keen on using only the best when it comes to their clients. I particularly love the conical wand, it gives me bouncy hair in no time. They obviously use a large range of products to satisfy even the pickiest customer, such as Moroccan Oil, Original & Mineral, Babyliss Pro and other professional brands.
Last, but not least, I want to introduce you to their Creative Director and hairstylist, Snowden Hill. He is absolutely amazing, with an impressive experience in the luxury haircare industry and a regular fixture at international fashion shows, Snowden also transforms the hair of many A-list celebrities for events, shoots and magazine covers. In love with hair and its ability to reinvent and empower, he now brings his legendary skills to make women in London look and feel beautiful. You definitely have to meet him in person and let him do wonders to your hair. All the hairstylists at Duck & Dry are professionally trained and chosen because of their vast experience. All the staff at Duck & Dry is energetic, full of positive vibe and there to make you happy. And I am not just saying that for the sake of their amazing services, but because the people working at this salon are genuine and they believe in the Duck & Dry brand, breathing it daily.
Opened 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. everyday, women can have great hairstyles at any time of the day. Duck & Dry is really known for its signature looks, so why won’t you try an updo for day? A pretty fishtail or a cute bun will make you stand out from the rest. Make sure to duck in, to the one stop shop in Chelsea, the beauty bar great with your hair and needs.
