The Vintage Hair Lounge ~ Vintage Glamour from a Golden Era…

You find out about lots of inspiring up and coming brands being a Wedding Blogger.  One of the latest I've come across is that of the Vintage Hair Lounge. 

Vintage Hair Lounge is owned and supervised by mother and daughter team, Gloria and Sharon Holloway. Gloria is a former College Head of Hair and Beauty and expert trainer in traditional techniques and wig-making. Sharon is the founder of an award winning historical film production company Archive TV, a former criminal barrister and a TV and film Hair and Make-up Artist and Designer who has worked on many historical productions. Together, Gloria and Sharon bring to the high street their skills in lost hairdressing and a filmic eye for detail that the hairdressing industry has long overlooked.

With vintage and burlesque looks coming back into vogue, and the desire for outstanding customer service ever increasing, this talented duo are aiming to build a national and international reputation based on excellence, creativity and a lot of fun. 

I got to speak Sharon recently…

"Vintage Hair Lounge grew from the idea that work only seen in the film industry, and skills only the preserve of an older generation, have the capacity to be enjoyed by the general public now.

But where do people go when the hairdressing industry is ignoring them? Vintage Hair Lounge is genuinely a unique experience for all those who want the best, the individual and the truly inspired hairdressing services they deserve."

 

Currently in temporary premises at the Bargate Shopping Centre, Vintage Hair Lounge will soon be moving to a permanent home at Kimber House, 118 High Street, Southampton ~ in the heart of the fashionable French Quarter and a stone's throw away from Town Quay and Southampton's epic waterfront.

"Whilst we specialise in vintage styling for men and women, we offer a full range of expert services for contemporary looks and modern male grooming, and we spread our wings beyond the salon to bring high quality expertise to location events."

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"It is vital that Vintage Hair Loungemeans more than just a great salon name. We aim to provide a classic quality to all we do in a relaxed environment that makes clients feel they are actually part of us, rather than just visiting. The Lounge allows us to create an atmosphere of social enjoyment whether or not you are visiting us for a service. We provide complimentary traditional tea served as it should be, and freshly ground coffee as you would expect in a restaurant environment. The Lounge hosts a variety of historical hairdressing and barbering memorabilia, exhibits from local Hepwright's Original Vintage costume house, vintage films and regular live music. All clients will have an in depth consultation, and a huge range of vintage hairdressing source books are on hand for expert advice for period looks."

 

"Our influences range from the best artists in contemporary hairdressing and male grooming, and many iconic film and music stars of the past and present. This appeals not only to the vintage influenced guys and gals that find modern hairdressing establishments alienating, but also guys who neither want a 15 minute no-nonsense barber cut nor female oriented unisex salon. For more mature women (and by that we mean the over 40s – we're definitely not over the hill!) we represent an acknowledgement of classic glamour, an understanding of individual lifestyles and present as a brand and business that doesn't make us invisible."

 
"Price wisewe offer services at a competitive level that represent the skills of our team and the quality of the Vintage Hair Lounge experience. As a guide, a ladies cut, wash and blow dry ranges between £35 to £53, and a men's between £26 and £30. Vintage setting and dressing starts at £45. We also offer in salon and on location wedding packages according to client's needs, and by July will be offering men the experience of a luxury open razor shave and facial.

 
We are exclusive retail stockists of three times nominated BAFTA Hair and Make-up Designer Christine Allsopp's range of professional make-up brushes, The Make-up Brush Company, authorised stockist of international vintage make-up brand Besame, and use and retail quality hair products from men-u, davines, and L'Oreal…"

 

Would make a fun hen-weekend experience methinks!

For further information, visit the Vintage Hair Lounge website, email [email protected] or telephone 07528 753 363.  You can also follow the Vintage Hair Lounge on Twitter.

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