Sweet smiles and easy chatter aren’t enough to make a good salon, says Rhea Dhanbhoora about the newly opened Magicc Mirror in Mulund
I try not to judge a salon by its name. So, instead of thinking about how cheesy Magicc Mirror sounds, I sat silently and opted for a hair spa (`750), a treatment that usually makes my hair feel soft and shiny. Because I have straight hair, most salon treatments work fine for me. So, I am normally not worried about getting my hair fried. I was however; a bit unsure as Magicc Mirror didn’t look fully set up as yet.
Décor in the small salon is pretty standard — black chairs and ornamental flower motifs twining themselves along whitewashed walls. There were a few tacky bits such as the unnecessary bling under the mirrors and the orange stools in the hair spa room. And while the salon was clean and well kept, it was far from fancy.
I enjoyed the treatment during the hair spa — the room was chilly but my stylist did ask me if I’d like a blanket. The massage during my treatment was the best part of my visit to Magicc Mirror. It was soothing, relaxing and quite a treat.
She dried my hair lightly afterwards, explaining the sensibility behind it, telling me hair shouldn’t be given hot treatments immediately after a hair spa. With my straight hair, the news that my hair wouldn’t be styled did not bother me much, but for all those with frizzes and curls, you may want to skip the spa if you’re going out that evening and want your hair styled. The treatment felt great and the service was good but, disappointingly, that was about it. Apart from a bit more softness and an almost unnoticeable sheen, my hair did not look much different, something that may leave other paying customers feeling a bit cheated.
Magicc Mirror has two levels, one for haircuts and treatments and the other for nail treatments, manicures, pedicures and the hair spa. If you live around Mulund, it’s a small salon for a quick blow dry or a manicure and pedicure. If you have to travel to get there though, Magicc Mirror is not worth the trip.
Where Shop no.2/3, Moksh Mahal, P.K. Rd, Sarvodaya Nagar, Mulund
Contact 32250440 / 32260440