You only have to Google the term 'French bangs' to understand how influential the French have been in the world of hair. From the French bob to the curtain fringe, they've pioneered the concept of loose, undone tresses and chic androgynous cuts, and honestly, where better to book in for your next hair appointment than on your next visit to the French capital of Paris? We've rounded up a list of the best hairdressers in Paris – including some of the RUSSH team's personal favourites – so you can plan your next cut or colour in the City of Lights with ease.
1. David Mallett
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With a hair philosophy that encompasses practicality, ease and efficiency, David Mallett is widely considered to be the best hairdresser in Paris. His 14 rue Notre Dame des Victoires salon is set in a a vast 17th Century apartment, and can be visited by appointment only.
"I believe that hair should look amazing in the real world, not just for the time when one is in the salon," Mallett said. "It's not helpful to create an amazing look which only lasts for a moment, or which only exists in photos. I believe that hair should look good long after the client has left the salon. I obsess about technique so my clients don't have to. My philosophy is about being practical, about showing clients how to have beautiful hair even when I won't be there with them."
Our content director, Elyssa Kostopoulos, once described walking into Mallet's salon as "being transported to a dream world", and if the decor and remarkable terrace isn't enough, then the salon's signature Tokio Treatment will definitely take you there. Take our word for it, this is one experience you don't want to miss out on.
2. Christophe Robin
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Established in Paris in 1999 by its namesake, celebrity colourist Christophe Robin, this salon at 6 Rue Bachaumont aims to emphasise your natural beauty and scalp health through nourishing and protecting treatments and products. For more than 20 years, Robin and his team have been synonymous with chic hair colouring.
3. L’atelier Blanc
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When fashion and film industry hair professional Frederic Mennetrier decided to open his salon, L'Atelier Blanc, he became one of the hottest hair tickets in town. L'Aterlier Blanc is a small and completely whitewashed studio that offers a peaceful canvas upon which Menntetrier helps everyday Parisiennes search for their perfect hair colour.
“[Whether] you’re in studio or you’re on the street, it has to be beautiful,” Frederic Mennetrier says. “I am always thinking about the best way to catch the light.”
4. Massato
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The darling hairdresser of fashionable Parisiennes, Massato, haircuts are elevated to the rank of art. His precision cuts and unparalleled vision have made him a favourite amongst fashionable models like Kate Moss, Isabelle Adjani and Sophie Marceau. Since opening his first salon in Paris in 1993, the Tokyo native has gone from strength to strength, opening three others (two more in Paris and one in Tokyo)
5. Studio Marisol
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Touting 'a smiling philosophy', Studio Marisol have three sumptuous and enchanting spaces at Rue de Varenne, Palais Royal and Place des vosges. Their beautiful atelier spaces specialise in extensions, as well as shiatsu massage.
6. Cut by Fred
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Hairdresser Frédéric Birault has been in the game for more than 20 years, and CUT BY FRED salon space has since expanded into a full-service hair treatment brand committed to offering expert, vegan hair care products.
7. Romain Colors
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Romain is a hairdresser and organic colourist based in the heart of Paris, devoted to beauty and hair colour that is natural, organic and bio-chic. Since 2002, the salon has been a space of refuge from the hustle and bustle of Parisian life, offering visitors a relaxing, zen sanctuary to retreat to.
8. Delphine Courteille
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Located in the 1st Arrondissement, Delphine Courteille has fine-tuned her perfectly tousled hair sensibilities, without the pretentiousness. The salon's services are well-priced and, as a regular backstage at runway shows, TV broadcasts and fashion shoots, Delphine has a knack for reinterpreting the latest hair trends back in her salon.
