This French-style barbershop is a step back in history. It is a beloved institution and a glimpse…read moreinto the past, where well-dressed and well-groomed men get their beards trimmed and hair cut in an elegant and relaxed setting, complete with vintage lighting fixtures and antique barber chairs.

If you're in Santiago and craving some glam with a side of hip you should head to Solo Para…read moreMuñecas. The stylists are young, fun, and a bit edgy. Have something specific in mind? You're better off bringing a photo. Open to suggestion? Let the team take over and work it out. Curls? Braids? Check. Check. And makeup? Double check!

Sólo Para Muñecas is a very chic beauty salon in Providencia (in between the Manuell Montt and…read morePedro de Valdivia metro). All of the hair dressers have their hair and makeup put together with that badass but totally galmorous at-the-same-time MAC type of style. Not only is this a great beauty salon to get your haircut and any other beauty need such as nails or waxing but they rock at styling. The hair dressers specialize in creating spectacular hair dos for important events - but especially known by many for their work with brides and bridal parties. They did my friends wedding as well as the wedding party and we were amazed! As soon as we walked in they made sure we had a place to sit and were offered all different types of treats to assure we were comfortable and having a good time. We were even allowed to open up a bottle of champagne to enjoy while getting our hair done. The bride got her hair done with an amazing braid and flowers intermittently place - absolutely beautiful! I think they are especially good at achieving the hairstyles you only see in fashion magazines. Another great thing about this salon is that if you are unhappy with any look (hey, sometimes it happens) you have 7 days to say you weren't happy and get another hairstyle done. If you want to come with a group of friends like we did, make sure to call and reserve in advance as this hip salon gets booked fast! It is not cheap but definitely worth it for special events.

excelente peluquería con un excelente servicio! El ambiente es extraordinario. Cuentan con Wifi…read moregratuito, agua purificada, té, café, pisco sour y espumante todo incluido!

I just had my first visit to Veranvior. This is a large and very busy salon by Chilean standards…read more I went on a Tuesday and there were numerous employees serving numerous customers. The salon is located in a beautiful historic building in the busy downtown of the commune of Providencia. For security reasons, the front door to the salon is locked and you have to be buzzed in (this is common in Chile). The owner who is also a stylist seemed very knowledgeable. They provide many different beauty services but specialize in hair color, I think. (That is what I got done.) They also seem to have a lot of business doing eyelash extensions, as I saw at least 2 different clients getting them while I was there. When I first didn't like the tone of my hair color, the particular stylist I had was not pleased and consulted the owner. (Or maybe that stylist just does not have the best bedside manner.) The owner came and fixed my hair color herself, demonstrating that she is an active, hands-on owner. The price was reasonable and exactly what they quoted me when I made my appointment, and no one gave me a hard time about paying with my credit card. I will definitely return but might try a different stylist.