Hair Salon Review: Chez Vous Reinvents The Way We Do Our Hair With Private Space And Self-Care in Singapore
PUBLISHED March 29th, 2023 06:30 am | UPDATED August 18th, 2023 12:26 am
As much as we love beautifully coloured tresses, sitting at the salon for five to six hours can be off-putting. Confined to the chair, we sometimes find solace in a good book, or stay hunched over our phones. Oftentimes, the hunger pangs hit, along with feeling cold and parched for a nice, warm latte. The “good” thing, though, is getting acquainted with the next chair-neighbour through their chats with their stylists and never having to decide on the music playlist – all in the name of vanity.
What can we do with our hair-dyeing woes?
Thankfully, veteran hair salon Chez Vous has the answer. They’ve recently launched Chez Vous: Private Space, an inventive salon concept that completely changes how we do our hair. Conveniently located in the heart of Orchard Road, the hair salon is the first to offer dedicated spaces and personalised self-care services for its customers.
The Space
A visit to the Chez Vous: Private Space is like going for a high tea, spa, movies, meditation, and a hair makeover, all at the same time. Walking through the cave-like entryway evokes a sense of escape from the daily grind, entering into the surreal dreamscape of the salon. The spacious salon houses ten private rooms decorated in modern, retro-luxe, and pink bohemian styles and eight semi-enclosed pods which sits two.
The Amenities
Since we had the entire private room to ourselves, the first order of business was to make ourselves comfortable. Sitting on the oversized comfy BÜCE chair (touted as the Hermes for salon fixtures), we were given a choice of essential oil blends to diffuse and an entertainment station – a tablet with Netflix, podcasts, music, and even meditation tracks. The beverage menu boasts an extensive list which includes IG-worthy selections like Lychee Iced Milk Green Tea, Yuzu Soda, and Blooming Flower Tea.
As soon as the stylist started to work her magic on our hair, we started on our mini-high tea, complimentary with all service bundles. The two-tiered high tea set comes with six sweet and savoury snacks, including a burst-in-your-mouth ondeh-ondeh tart and mini sandwiches. Still peckish? Ask for some instant noodles and porridge.
The Secret Perks
While waiting for the bleach to kick in, we had a go at one of the ten Secret Perks. Worn like a watch, the Apollo Neuro Stress-Relieving Wearable uses vibrational frequencies to reduce stress, improve recovery, and rebalance the body. Since we already felt so comfortable, we couldn’t tell if the device helped us relax more. Other perks include an Infrared Foot Warmer, colouring therapy, a blue light screen filtering screen and even DIY sheet masks. If you have to work on the go, pull out the personal work desk and tap into their high-speed Wi-Fi. Need more? Printing services (up to 10 pages) are available upon request.
The Head Spa
When it was time to wash our hair, we didn’t even have to get up from the chair. With a turn and a step, the plush chair reclined into the cosiest shampoo bed, where we were given an elaborate five-step head spa. Along with a traditional therapeutic scalp massage, the head spa experience was elevated with a jade roller and eye moxibustion device. It finished with the therapeutic sounds of rain and meditation cymbals. They said that the head spa relieves stress, alleviates brain fog, and promotes deep sleep. And by now, we were asleep.
The End Result
Between eating, enjoying the Secret Perks, meditating and watching Netflix, our hair was done. Five hours flew by, and we didn’t even notice it. The best part is that these premium services don’t come with a hefty price tag. Comparable to prices at reputable salons, most chemical services at Chez Vous: Private Space start from S$385+, with all the perks and privacy. Here’s where we say goodbye to our hair-dyeing woes.
Chez Vous: Private Space is located at 391B Orchard Road, Ngee Ann City Tower B, #08-01, Singapore 238874, p.+65 6235 0345.
