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Thomas Hair Spa, Mexico City, Mexico
Mexican coiffeur Thomas Escarcega learned his craft in London and Paris in the 1970s, moving to his native country in the 1980s to launch the first of his many successful salon ventures. Concrete floors, all-white walls and marble accents have been the signature elements of his salons' minimal look, distinguishing his outposts from the more exuberant decorative style on offer locally. His latest offering is a luminous new Thomas Hair Spa on a tranquil street in the upmarket Polanco neighbourhood of Mexico City. The modern take on the French bob (a carefree version of the classic) is a favourite of the cutter, who specialises in precise styles of cut that have a long-lasting effect eschewing obsessive care. The no-appointment policy of the salon is compensated by a waiting area that doubles as cultural space, furnished with classic design pieces and constantly updated with a wide selection of books and international luxury periodicals.
Campos Elíseos 363 local A: Esquina Goldsmith Colonia Polanco México; T: 52.800 592; www.thomashairspa.com
Writer: Rosa Bertoli