Of all the wonderful things about our new space, one of our F-A-V-O-R-I-T-E-S has got to be the private room. (And the floral wallpaper, and the spacious layout, and the double shampoo bowls, and the awesome location… Okay, now we’re getting off topic.)
Let’s chat about this room for a second, because it’s sort of a game changer. A cozy alcove off the hallway, this spot is in an entirely different area than the other four salon chairs and is made even more private by a few hand-sewn curtains. We love it because it offers one more way we can create a space that is accessible and inclusive to as many people as possible.
Something that goes unaddressed a bit too often is the fact that there are a lot of reasons why someone who might otherwise enjoy going to a hair salon doesn’t.
Maybe they…
💇 feel overstimulated, anxious, or uncomfortable being around many people for longer periods.
💇 would prefer to keep distance from others when possible due to health conditions or concerns.
💇 cover their hair in public for religious or personal reasons.
💇 are going through a tough week/month/year or are peopled-out and just need an hour to relax where they don’t have to do anything or say anything to anyone else (think our Silent Service to the next level).
The list goes on. The point is, we see these people (and if YOU are someone who doesn’t jive with the open-floor plan typical of many salons, we see you too), and we want to mitigate that salon apprehension as best we possibly can. The availability of a private room in our Sellwood location helps us do just that. 💗
Interested in being booked in our private room? It’s on a first-come, first-served basis, so be sure to request it from the front desk assistant while booking over the phone or leave a note in your online booking. (Please note this is not a guarantee of availability.)
P.S. Please be aware that, while the station is private, at this time the shampoo bowl is not, meaning hair could potentially be visible during washing. If that setup doesn’t work for you, we’re also happy to accommodate with a dry haircut!