Ena Salon is a chic hair and beauty salon housed in an elegant three-storey townhouse in Covent Garden.
The Great Queen Street salon has a refreshing approach to haircare, combining style with a commitment to the environment. It’s the London flagship salon for Italian luxury eco haircare brand Davines, which offers zero impact products and promotes sustainability.
I’ve peered through the window of Ena Salon many times, so I was delighted to finally step inside the salon for a colour treatment and style.
I was a little early for my appointment, so I had a good chance to check out the full collection of Davines hair products and order a drink. My English breakfast tea was served in a fabulous glass pot with a rustic wooden spoon on a wooden board – so stylish.
I was greeted warmly by Colour Director Madeleine Murphy, who was going to do my colour. She took me upstairs to the colour studio, which is beautifully designed with cool reclaimed furniture, original fireplaces and plenty of natural light streaming in from the large windows (good lighting is always reassuring when having hair coloured).
Ena Salon houses a Davines training academy on the top floor where staff and students undergo training. There is also a beauty salon offering [comfort zone] facials, massage, nail treatments, threading and waxing – perfect for an indulgent afternoon of pampering.
After putting on my gown, I had a colour consultation with Madeleine, who has the most fabulous pink wavy hair herself. I said that I didn’t think semi-permanent was giving enough coverage anymore – I personally can’t deal with seeing those pesky white hairs. She agreed and suggested trying the new Davines ammonia-free permanent hair colour on my roots and getting a little extra mileage out of my dip dyed lengths.
Madeleine applied the colour and I quizzed her on haircare advice. I read some magazines while waiting for the colour to develop and was then led over to the backwash in the next room. This was a delightfully calm space with a beautifully illustrated ceiling to marvel at while enjoying a hair wash using Davines products and an invigorating scalp massage.
An apprentice was in charge with drying and styling my hair. She seemed a little surprised that I requested a blow-dry for my curly hair (perhaps they like to keep it natural) and had to locate a hairdryer. I usually ask for a salon blow-dry rather than using a diffuser, as I like having a more polished look and it’s not something I find easy to do at home.
I was pleased with my natural wavy blow-dry with just the right amount of volume and movement. Unfortunately, the rain and humidity took its toll that day, but a quick fix at home was all it took.
My colour seemed a little dark at first, but after a few washes it toned down and has been impressively long-lasting. The ammonia-free Davines dye also helped to keep me hair in good condition.
Ena Salon is a great spot for a colour update in a calm, stylish environment. I liked that my colour wasn’t rushed and the space was quiet and intimate, rather than the kind of salons that blast out house music to ‘get you ready for a night out’ (whether you’re planning on one or not). It was an enjoyable salon experience and I look forward to returning.
For more information and booking, visit: www.enasalon.com
Chérie City was a guest of Ena Salon
Photos by Ena Salon & Chérie City
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