Le 161 : the private and secret hair salon in Paris

Le 161 is a private hair salon nestled in Rue du Temple. This is where Kat welcomes you and pampers your mane. Gone are the days when you were just another customer in a salon, because here you feel unique and at home. There's no one here but you and the kind soul who may have been inspired to accompany you.

Everything is designed to make you feel at home. The decor is at the crossroads of Scandinavian and industrial styles, with a floral touch that's unmistakably Kat's, your host. But then she hands you a satin kimono and you happily slip it on, eager to discover her savoir-faire.

At the shampooing stage, a first surprise awaits you. As she massages your scalp, the massage chair you're sitting in starts up. Happiness is instantaneous. You relax to the sound of an electro-chill playlist and let the artist do her work. In between steps, she'll even offer you a cup of coffee to complete the experience.

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When you go to 161, you need to take your time. Because rather than taking the risk of ending up with a cut or color that doesn't match your expectations, Kat first wants to make sure you're on the same wavelength. She works meticulously to ensure that when you walk out the door, you'll fall in love instantly. You won't necessarily have to wait a week to finally appreciate your hairstyle.

As a passionate hair stylist, Kat is also great at giving advice. She'll always have a trick up her sleeve to help you take care of your hair. What's more, she makes a point of using only quality products, and will always favor organic and natural brands whenever possible. The Végétalement Provence ranges are used for every service. As for coloring, Kat prefers to work with Wella products.

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