Daniel Galvin - Pamper Central

Daniel Galvin, Marylebone

Despite my grandmothers advice not to mess with mother nature, my naturally 'mousey' hair has been an array of colours since my early teens....
Following these years of hair abuse my tresses have ended up in pretty bad shape, my most recent disaster being the transition from red back to blonde, after some serious hours in the salon, several bleach baths and extremely numb bum my once glossy healthy hair has been left feeling pretty sorry for itself!
Having followed professional advice and left well alone for what seems like an eternity, I finally felt ready to don a gown and get back in the hairdressers chair!
Not prepared to let just anyone loose on my barnet,  I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to visit Daniel Galvin's flagship store in Marylebone - which may well now be me second home.
Despite being the favourite for many celebrities, the salon still holds a totally relaxed atmosphere, with everyone being made to be welcome, including some well behaved and very pampered pooches!

Downstairs view of Daniel Galvin Salon, Marylebone

The reception staff are super friendly and efficient and with an in-house cloakroom, you can be assured that your personal effects are taken good care of and the hassle of having to move everything with you from mirror to sink is eradicated.

Super Talented Colourist, Lucy Holbrook

Lucy Holbrook, who has been at the salon for some 17 years took control of my colour. Unlike many colourists I have met with in the past, Lucy focused on the history of my hair, from which colours and treatments I had previously used, down to my complexion, skin tone and eye colour - all of which I had never been asked before, but realise now should all play a big part when deciding a colour that is going to suit the best. Knowing that Lucy has extensive experience at Daniel Galvin certainly put me at ease, but it was her general demeanour that really did it for me, often you are made to feel like just another client, but Lucy has a way of making you feel like you belong, part of their little community, which is why I guess their client base come back visit after visit!

Molly, my Beautiful Stylist

It is my dream to get my hair back to the shape it was all those years ago, before I started experimenting with radical ideas, therefore I wasn't shocked when Molly, my stylist told me straight... Don't mess too much with it, ease up with the straightening irons and just persevere, trimming the split ends off every 6 weeks and within no time it will be back to where it once was. My hair was out of control, so Molly softened it out, and sent me off with shape and confidence restored!

Although admittedly the cost of some of the treatments at Daniel Galvin can appear a little scary, I would definitely agree that this is one of those times when you realise that you get what you pay for... Daniel Galvin isn't just a trip to the hair dressers... its a full day with, drinks, lunch, pamper and therapy session!

Fully Stocked Bar, Daniel Galvin Maryellen

With a fully stocked bar, healthy snacks menu and endless list of beauty treatments to make your visit even more special I am officially their biggest fan and CANNOT wait for my next visit!

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