STYLE
NOT YOUR BASIC BLOW-OUT THE DRY BAR SALON
Words by Story Sheidow Photos: LaVie in Pictures
W hile many people’s minds may gravitate towards fast and furious blow-outs and efficiently coiffed hairstyles, one can expect quite the opposite from this establishment. A visit to this salon is more of a mini-getaway: a place to relax and have some time to yourself. The first thing to capture my eye about their location is the building itself. The historical 130-year-old brick structure is charming yet elegant. With high ceilings, exposed brick, and original wooden beam-work, it provides the perfect backdrop for the
modern furnishings owners Laura Morgan and Lydia Ferguson have handpicked for the space. Unlike many cramped salons, the Dry Bar is a breath of fresh air with tons of open space, including a lovely sitting area tucked off to the side, and just two stylists chairs in a room that could easily fit four times that. The ambiance is trendy, yet minimal, spacious, and airy. “We offer a relaxed environment for people to escape for a few hours,” explains owner Lydia Ferguson. With a colour scheme of ocean blues, pale greys, and stark whites, intermittent with punches of bright colour
Don’t let the name fool you: The Dry Bar Salon on Pownal St. in downtown Charlottetown is anything but a basic 'dry bar'.
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