Oxford Mail Editor Tim Hughes Reviews the Blushes Feeling at New Oxford Salon
Our Oxford Salon has been alive with the buzz of happy clients, returning and new, for almost a month now. One of our new visitors especially in need of a good, post-lockdown chop was Content Editor of Oxford Times and Mail, Tim Hughes. We welcomed Tim through our doors last week to a much needed visit to Lillie, to get his hair back into shape.
“My hair hadn’t been touched since December – and it showed, I couldn’t wait to get a completely new look. And while I knew what I didn’t want, I wasn’t sure what needed doing. Fortunately my stylist Lillie has the eye of an artist – or at least a topiarist – and her suggestion sounded spot on. It must be tough cutting in a mask and visor, but Lillie made it look effortless, all while keeping me occupied with fun, intelligent conversation and well-informed opinions. You don’t get that at my local barbers."
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Blushes Oxford was designed in a way to focus on the function and form of the space, including delicate touches that are a fusion of Japanese and Scandinavian designed to create a feeling of calm and tranquillity, coupled with Tao Gu’s “Waterfall on a High Mountain” mural- Blushes Oxford is the ultimate lifestyle space to relax in.
From Tim, “Blushes is an oasis of calm; slick and stylish but also cheerful. The youthful buzz and warm welcome is refreshing – especially to a man more used to brusque, personality-free barber shops where the only sound is that of snipping and the rustle of tabloid newspapers.
It’s hip but not cold, taking its décor inspiration from a painting in the Ashmolean Museum – Waterfall in a High Mountain by the Japanese artist Gu Tao. The picture, with its muted pallet and delicate brushstrokes is reproduced as a ceiling-high mural – a soothing vision of Zen-like peace.”
At the forefront, Blushes core purpose is to create dynamic environments where people come to flourish. Our main focus is enhancing the experience for both clients and the Oxford team which led to the interior design decisions we made for our new salon.
Oxford has long-since been on our radar, with its historic architectural beauty and charming cobbled streets, we knew that one day we wanted it to be part of our collective and the home of one of our salons so we’re absolutely delighted to say that our new salon is open and thriving.
Experience the #Blushesfeeling for yourself at Blushes Oxford. If you’re not sure where to take your look post-lockdown, book in for a complimentary Hair ID appointment with one of our specialists who will guide you toward a new look that will accentuate your best features and speak to your personality and lifestyle.
