What is Paris if not the world center of style and chic. And although that normally comes at a high price, and is usually for window shopping only, here is an idea for you to get the 5-star treatment while in Paris, and leave feeling you ready for the runway.
Free Haircut in Paris at Toni&Guy
The reputable hair salon Toni&Guy was established in the UK in 1963. The salon is an icon of fashion and style. They feature at fashion weeks around the world, and style many stars. Luckily for us, they also have a school for hairstyling, and where there are hair styling students there must be people getting their hair cut, right?
While in Paris you can call (by appointment only) and get yourself a Paris haircut and color – for free!
Where:
122, rue du Faubourg-Saint-Honoré, 8e. Paris.
They also have Hair styling Acadamys in several other countries, so check out the list on their site.
Getting there:
Metro: Miromesnil or Saint-Philippe-du-Roule.
When: Mon-Wed 9am-2pm
Tel:
Tél: 01.40.20.15.93
E-mail:toniandguy.academy@wanadoo.fr
The rules:
You have to be under 30, or have a valid student card. If you know you will be in Paris call as far in advance as possible, 3 weeks is ideal. They will give you a lot of attention so plan on a good 2 hours at least. There are 25 branches of Toni&Guy in Paris so don’t get confused, this address is the Academy, where the hair cutting takes place. A Toni&Guy free haircut in Paris – put it in your travel itinerary. YOu must be prepared to have 10-15cm cut.
Almost Free Haircut
Address: 5, rue Cambon 75001 PARIS
Tel: 01.42.61.49.86 (€ 0.15 incl. Tax / min)
Note: € 7 for the cut and € 8 for the technique; by appointment, Mon-Fri. You must have straight hair and agree to at least 3cm cut off.
156 boulevard saint Germain
75006 Paris
01 42 22 05 05
Note: No age limit. Make an appointment by phone for your free haircut in Paris Mon-Fri.
36 Rue Laugier, 75017 Paris
01 56 21 10 50
- L’Académie l’Oréal
14 Rue Royale, 75008 Paris
01 40 20 97 30
Check out the l’Oreal Facebook page for details of how to get an appointment. You need to go for a preliminary meeting where your hair is assessed. Only if you meet the requirements do you get an appointment for a different day. There is no age limit but there is an 11Euro participation fee for this free haircut in Paris.
You might like to try:
- ChipCoiffure – 73 rue de la Croix-Nivert, Paris, 75015
- Coiff&Co – 78 rue La Fayette, Paris, 75009
- For an extensive list of hairdressing schools in Paris where you might get a free or almost-free haircut take a look at Menageremag.
Free Make-Up Make-Over in Paris
The many make-up and cosmetic schools in Paris also need models. You can try contacting them for a free make-over.
- Ecole des techniques de maquillage Christian Chauveau
- Atelier International de Maquillage
