Salon Review: Rush | Stratford | London
Review: Kathryn Lewsey
Rush is a salon chain that’s been going since 1994, which is pretty impressive right? This hairdressing giant has snipped, coloured and styled millions of barnets over the years, so when I was invited to check out the Stratford branch, I jumped at the chance.
Located on the outside area of Westfield, I walked into the bustling salon on a grey January evening desperate for a hair revival. Lack of sun and some serious grown-out roots meant that a pick-me-up was very much needed.
Warmly greeted at reception, I was led over to the salon chair where I met the lovely Claudia. We discussed what I wanted to do with my hair. I was keen to go back to a brighter blonde but without the maintenance of highlights.
Claudia suggested that she used the backcombing balayage technique, which creates a very fine and low-maintenance blonde. By backcombing sections of the hair before the bleach is applied, it creates a seamless blend that’ll mean less harsh roots as the strands grow out.
It sounded like the perfect solution to me. Claudia got to work, mixing up a creamy blonde hue. She sectioned and backcombed my hair before expertly applying the colour onto my hair.
I was then left to relax with a cuppa while the dye developed. Taking in the decor of the salon, it felt like a soothing oasis away from the chaos of Westfield. Dotted with pretty pink orchids and a glam chandelier light, it’s the perfect place for some R&R.
Once the dye had developed, I was taken to the basin area where my hair was washed and a golden pearl toner was applied to my strands. Once that had worked its magic, Claudia worked a nourishing conditioning treatment through my barnet.
Back in the salon chair, Claudia snipped off my straggly split ends and shaped the front of my barnet into long bangs. Finally, she dried my hair into a chic and smooth blowdry that I only wish I could do myself at home.
I was thrilled with my creamy blonde bob that finally felt healthy again – and it looked it too. For fail-safe hair experience, Rush really is the place to head.
SU1085 | Westfield Stratford city | Montfichet Rd | London E20 1EJ
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