Fekkai Salon

Today is a very big day for the mane man, celebrity hairstylist Frédéric Fekkai, for it is the opening day of his brand new Melrose Place Salon. The chic 1,400-square foot space is more of an intimate retreat than his first California salon located in Beverly Hills. It is a large, open space with a loft-like, modern feel made up of chocolate brown leather banquettes, soft and fluffy pillows and nickel lamps.

There is also a fab outdoor terrace lined with banquettes so clients can relish in the California sun while being pampered with hand and foot treatments while having a snack or a cocktail. The salon offers hair styling and coloring along with manicures, brow treatments, pedicures, and make-up applications. The location, a second floor studio atop a Spanish style building, was chosen for its privacy and charming location on a tree-lined street.

If you plan on checking out some of the coolest coiffs in Hollywood, go to 8457 Melrose Place. It is open six days a week (sorry, no Sundays) to accommodate the full lives of LA's busiest Bella Donnas. In a recent press release, Frédéric Fekkai, Founder and President of Frédéric Fekkai & Co said,

"Southern California is developing into micro communities, and we want to be in all the places where our clients reside. I have always been a fan of the antiques shops along Melrose Place. Now it’s also shaping up to be the most coveted spot for ready-to-wear and accessories and, naturally, for our style-savvy clientele. I’m delighted to add Fekkai to that mix.”

Renown uptown celebrity hairstylist Frederic Fekkai has opened a chic new 3,000 square foot Soho salon which provides high end clientele with: hair styling, coloring, manicure, pedicure, waxing, brow grooming and make-up application. Last week, I was one of the lucky gals on the receiving end of their services. The talented and sweet Creative Director, Fabrice Gili cut and coiffed my hair making me feel like part of the glamorous elite.

The salon has a very hip, energetic and calming aura to it. There is no sign out front, it's open, airy and industrial. It features private changing rooms with a coat check, a separate spa/pedicure area, as well as a central, yet private, hair washing room. This room was really something special. It was adorned with built in flat screen TVs and Japanese ergonomic electric chairs to adjust you when it's go time at the sink.

I especially appreciated my five minute long intense scalp massage and the refreshing cool rinse to help close the cuticles on my hair shaft to keep it looking shiny. I also had the option to cocktail or not - after all it was happy hour time at the salon!

This location offers extended hours to specially cater to its dedicated clients. While at the salon, feel free to relax on the dark brown leather lounges, have an espresso at the long coffee bar in the center of the room, catch up on Sugar site surfing or download some music. The salon has both a Wi-Fi connection and iPod docking stations.