by Clare Considine

November 1, 2011

Ever tried getting your hair cut with a hairdresser who doesn’t speak your language – literally?! What’s the castellano for “frizzy”? “Choppy”? “Please don’t make me look like Cher circa ‘If I Could Turn Back Time’ “?! Thank you Anthony Llobet, Barcelona’s chain of English-speaking hairdressers.

We chatted with Mr. Llobet himself to find out more about the salons and why they are so much more than just an English-speaking alternative. Anthony explains, “I get so bored by the look of modern salons.” He aims to bring a unique aesthetic to his four Barcelona spaces: “I only use antiques in my salons. Old barbershop chairs that are at least 100 years old is a must.” Anthony also brings a multi-cultural approach and atmosphere to his business, telling us, “We have stylists from all around the world. When you call for an appointment you can basically ask for any of the main languages. We speak over ten.”

If you manage to get an appointment with the man himself you can feel assured that you are in safe hands. First, he is TRESemmé’s ambassador for Spain, “I work on stage, teaching journalists how to get different looks – they then write these tips in Spain's top magazines. We are basically teaching the public to get the best out of their hair.” He is also the hairdresser on TV show “Model Express,” Spain’s equivalent to “America’s Next Top Model,” a regular fixture at New York Fashion Week and an on-set film stylist. The sky’s the limit for Anthony Llobet.

C/ Ros de Olano, 19 (Gràcia). Tel 93 218 04 49

C/ Sant Pau, 122 (Raval). Tel 93 441 31 77

C/ Avinyó, 34 (Barri Gòtic). Tel 93 301 45 13

C/ Carders, 34 (Born). Tel 93 295 48 71

anthonyllobet.com

by Clare Considine

November 1, 2011

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