Update:
I went back for the second time this weekend and it was unfortunately I left completely disappointed. The owner was not there and it seemed as if in her absence things do not run as smoothly. Feel free to read my initial review below. My first experience was great. However, Saturday was ridiculous. When I was there two weeks ago I was informed that my next visit would be 47Euro for a wash at blow dry. I confirmed this over the phone. I was so excited. I was getting my hair done in preparation for a trip. My last visit was AWESOME. This time, I left with my hair untouched.
When I arrived everything was the same as before. Nice greeting etc. The receptionist asked what service I was getting and I said wash/blowdry/style. The one that is 47Euro (which is what I made the appointment for). She then began to repeatedly (more than 3 times) "strongly advise" against getting that service. She said it is better that I get the deep conditioner. I tried explain that my hair had a pre-shampoo Hot Oil and deep conditioning treatment in it, which was why my hair was in a wet bun which would be sufficient. After the 3rd time I finally just asked how much it was for the DConditioner because it didn't seem like she was letting it go. She said 15 euro and I said no thank you. She proceeded to tell me it wasn't that they were not trying to make extra money. That it was better for me. So I said, I am not prepared to pay for any extra treatments. I would just like the 47 Euro Wash/Blowdry/Style that I booked with regular conditioner if that was included. She told me to hold on. Then she came back, told me to follow her and said something in French to the Shampoo person. The Shampoo person looked at me, there was more exchange in French and she took me back out to the hallway to tell me that my service was going to be over 80 Euro.
WHAT? In 5 mins we went from 47 Euro to over 80?? She said, your hair is natural at the roots. Everyone who walks in there has "natural roots" unless they just got a relaxer.. She said it would be extra work. Now, if someone had actually touched my hair, taken the time to part it to even look at the roots I may not have been as livid but this did not happen. I said, there may be some confusion because it is wet, full of Olive Oil and Conditioner. If someone would have taken me to a bowl and combed through my hair they would have known that it wasn't double the price "hard to manage". My hair is not to the point where it is going to take longer to blow dry than it did two weeks ago. It was so WILD. Ladies I just combed through my WET hair with complete ease 20 mins before. I said, I am not close to needing a relaxer. I still have a few weeks left in this cycle. She then began to tell me how often I should relax, again without asking ANY questions about my hair health, previous experience, or TOUCHING my hair. Not one person ever actually touched my hair. I asked for my belongings (they take your things when you arrive). I said, again, I am not prepared to pay for any extra services. Plus, my hair is almost in the exact same condition it was in 2 wks ago and there was no "Natural Charge". She then asked, what are you prepared to pay? Well, I thought, I expected to pay the price that was quoted to me at my appointment 2 wks ago, and again over the phone 2 days ago and again when I walked into the hair salon 5 mins ago. I simply replied 47 Euro. She handed me my jacket and I left. Salons that specialize in "black" hair need to stop acting like it is such a chore to do. It is demeaning.?
Initial Review
Such a fan. I am here for the summer studying abroad. I researched places extensively before I got here only to walk up to the front door of the shop I had found to find that they closed over a mnth ago. :-( However, after doing more research I found that Polished had been highly recommended by more than one blogger so I gave it a try.
Loved it!
Service:
1. I was done in a little over an hr. Phenomenal.
2. Received a oiled scalp massage pre-wash. OMG, WHO DOES THAT? It was awesome.
3. The Wash: The Wash bowl chair reclines and gives a full body massage. Again...what?!? The washer was great. Not to rough not to soft. It was almost like an extension of the scalp massage.
4.Cond. Treatment: I most likely would not get the deep cond. again. I like to be able to really tell a difference in the softness of my hair after a deep conditioning treatment and my is not uber silky to touch.
Location: Right on the Camps Elysee. I am not sure if this is noted on the website but it is in an Arcade on the (American) 3rd Floor/2nd (French). I had no clue that it was within a building and then when I figured that out I didn't know which one and kept back tracking trying to find the address. Def. ask the receptionist the name of the arcade when you make an appointment.
Payment: Please note that they only take cash and checks (French Banks Only).
Will definitely go back! Highly recommended. read more