We are in the thick of Christmas party season, and for the best party hair in London, those in the know go to Duck & Dry, London’s top blow dry bar. Already boasting four iconic salons in some of the loveliest parts of the city London's favorite hair destination has arrived in Harvey Nichols Knightsbridge with its golden nest! Situated in the beauty department on the Ground Floor, the salon features gorgeously styled interiors: golden styling egg-pods, marble and pastel pink hues. The treatment area, aptly named The Sanctuary is reminiscent of a wild meadow. This is more than just a blow dry bar: it’s a VIP experience at Duck & Dry’s most luxurious blow dry bar yet.
I visited for an afternoon appointment in early December in advance of a Christmas party later that evening. I was greeted warmly at the smart reception desk, and shown over to my individual egg pod, where I was introduced to the lovely Mia, who had trained as a hairdresser in Toronto before moving to London earlier this year. She was absolutely charming, and immediately understood what type of result I was hoping to achieve from my blow dry. After a luxurious shampoo with the aptly named Up, Up and Away Feather light shampoo, she dexterously brushed and bobby-pinned my hair into a bouncy, voluminous up do: a style I could never hope to replicate at home. I left the salon feeling absolutely delighted, and the best part was that my hair stayed looking fabulous for nearly two days afterwards.
Ever since the original Chelsea salon opened over eight years ago, Duck & Dry has been creating the best blow dries and updos in the capital. The ethos underlying the brand is to celebrate the natural beauty of the customer's hair – all that is needed is the Duck & Dry professional touch and expert-led hair products to turn hair into its best version yet. Having created thousands of blow dries in-salon, Duck & Dry have developed their own hair care and styling product range. The collection has been thoughtfully formulated, packed with natural active ingredients, tried and tested by expert stylists, and delivers professional results whether in salon or at home. The full range is available to purchase at Harvey Nichols - both in-store and online.
Duck & Dry was founded in 2014 by CEO Yulia Rorstrom, a former management consultant in financial services . While Yulia’s background may not have been in beauty and hair styling, she came from an entrepreneurial family and is a self-confessed ‘hair enthusiast’. At the time, she was living in Chelsea, and noticed that there was a gap in the market for a good blow dry bar in the area. She was passionate about making stunning hair accessible for all in a modern and contemporary destination, eschewing the staid style of traditional salons, and creating a concept that was distinctive and with a sense of fun – which is intrinsic to the brand. Even the name Duck & Dry is a playful reference to ducking in and drying out. Yulia is a firm believer in the transformational effect and extra bounce that a beautiful blow dry can provide. Duck in to blow dry, relax, repeat!
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