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very morning going to the range from space ships to princess
MySecretBahrain.com office in this carriages. There is even little
heat, I feel like I am being cooked in televisions in front of each chair
the car. Delivery food has no excuse playing cartoons and a play area!
to be cold at least, but it is months Unfortunately, I haven’t
like these that also make me want to cut all my yet found a men’s hairstylist
hair off, and I know I’m not the only one feeling that doesn’t make me look like
this way. If you’re thinking about getting the a 90s shampoo ad. Guys, help
chop, here are the best places to do that. me out, if you know a normal
Like most other men, I don’t colour my hair, hair dresser write his name
or know much about salons without my wife and number down and email
giving me my opinion. But one thing I especially it to editor@mysecretbahrain.
like about this salon is its name – UBeauti. Call com. You’ll save me from my wife
and book with Cris for an excellent haircut, she’s who currently cuts my hair, and
especially good with something called bangs and it’s totally gone to her head. Pun
colouring. My wife seems to spend a lot of time intended.
there. She tells me Cris is fun to be around, so if
you fancy a long gossip and some good coffee, 1.Ubeauti
she’s the one for you. Kris, Hamala
My Secret Bahrain are also a big fan of Heads Call: 1369 1999
Up’s hairstylist, Joseph, who is great at cuts as GPS: 26 10 7 50 27 59
well, and has an excellent treatment called the 2.Pace et Luce Salon, Wael
Brazilian Blowout. Ladies, you may have hesitated Golden Tulip Hotel, Diplomatic
in the past on whether or not to have this Area
treatment, well trust me, it is amazing! I saw it Call: 1753 3600
transform my wife’s morning hair from someone GPS: N 26 14 24 E 50 35 4
who saw a ghost to nicely smooth and frizz-­free.
We’ve heard loads about Aliston’s hair 3.Jacques Dessange
chopping skills at Purple Patchouli, as well as Catherine / Daisy / Melanie
Wael’s from Pace et Luce, although he is also well-­ Adliya
known for his styling services; if you have a big Call: 1771 3999
event coming up Wael can completely transform GPS: N 26 13 11 E 50 35 21
your hair into a cool but modern updo or ponytail. 4.Purple Patchouli, Aliston
Not to be accused of favouritism, one should Al A’ali Shopping Complex
try out Jacques Dessange, specifically Catherine Call: 1758 1051
and/or Daisy for trim or colour; should you be in GPS: N26° 13' 59 E50° 32' 26
the market for a blow-­dry or something my wife
calls "natural looking Beyonce waves", book with 5.Heads Up
Melanie. Joseph, Moda Mall
Now for something different – a kids hair-­ Call: 1720 0070
cutting venue – Toon Town Kids Club, this www.headsupsalon.com
place is amazing. I know we mentioned it briefly GPS: N26° 14' 23 E50° 34' 52
last month but while we are on the subject of 6.Toon Town Kids Club
hairdressing... Really, I think it’s one of those Bahrain Mall, Seef
innovative things where you look at it and think Call: 1755 6216
“darn, why didn’t I do that!”. It’s a hair salon that GPS: N26° 13' 42 E50° 32' 15
is catered to kids, the chairs for the hair-­cuts
Omer Rana is the Editor and Co-­founder of www.mysecretbahrain.com, For any question e-­mail: omer.rana@mysecretbahrain.com
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