WEDNESDAY 14 JULY, 2010

Coiff It Up
Salons go Speakeasy

There’s nothing worse than coming out of the hairdressers and having your nearest and dearest ask whether ‘that’ is on purpose. Then again, it’s not terribly encouraging when nobody notices your new triple-figure do either. Between us, we’re over chain-store-style salons, being asked whether we’re going on holiday, and waiting with crusty copies of Hello Magazine for company. So we’re going speakeasy with a new crop of secretive salons with star quality.

Whilst UJ’s personal fave, Paul Merritt set up shop earlier this year, last month saw the launch of stylist to the stars (think Kylie, Sienna and Brad) Johnnie Sapong’s The Salon, perched on the top floor of the Lazarides Gallery. One chair, one basin, and one very serious stylist with 90 minute (minimum) sessions should see you walk away with a stellar do. If you prefer something a little more old-school, why not make an appointment at super-secretive Kennaland (the address is only revealed on booking), where Kenna Kennor holes up when not shooting with the likes of Rankin. Insiders are transported (with G&T in hand) into a bespoke world of leather chairs, antique artefacts and a bona fide lock of Elvis’ hair.

But if your tastes run more to the fashion-fabulous, your best bet is Charlie Le Mindu’s pop-up salon, taking place this Friday and Saturday in Soho with rumours of a monthly residency in the works. Renowned for his wild wigs, Fashion Week work and Gaga garnishing, this is your chance to put your tresses in some not-so-tame hands. Just make sure your mates know it was definitely ‘on purpose’.

Info
Charlie le Mindu at Machine-A
16th-17th July
Email ella@machine-a.com for appointments.
60 Berwick Street, W1F 8SU

The Studio
Lazarides Gallery, 11 Rathbone Place, W1T 1HR.

Kennaland

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Confluence at Sadler’s Wells,
20th-24th July
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India’s not just about Bollywood and bhangra you know – for an inspiring cultural injection check out Confluence, a collaboration between kathak choreographer Akram Khan and award-winning composer Nitin Sawhney. The show revisits some of their groundbreaking work, including Kaash, zero degrees and bahok, as well as exploring the nature and fabric of creativity itself with an ensemble of dancers and musicians from across the globe.

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DISCOVER – Your last chance to experience the Seven Deadly Sins in a church no less. 8pm-9.30pm, St Leonards Church, Shoreditch High Street, E1 6JN. Free.

SHOP – Pick up samples from as little as £10 at the British Designers Sample Sale. 10am-5pm, Chelsea Town Hall, Kings Road, SW3 2EE. Free.

HEAR – The soft soulful voice of bright young hopeful Edei. 7pm-11pm, Charlotte Street blues, 74 Charlotte Street, W1T 4QH, Free.

LAUGH – At the comical delights of Alex Zane, Andrew Clover and more at the Edinburgh Preview Party. 8pm-11pm, Queen of Hoxton, 1a Curtain Road, EC2A 3JX. £4.