Status hairdressing, jávea: interiors inspiration

Salon owner Chris Davies left the UK for Spain when he was 15, where he has since opened Status Hairdressing in the pretty coastal town of Jávea. Combining a barbershop, women's salon, spa and boutique, Status Hairdressing started life as the local library. Although the premises needed gutting completely, the location was too good to turn down; right in the heart of the town on the picturesque main avenue. Three months of hard work transformed the space into a sophisticated, neutral space - bringing a bit of Brit cool to a Mediterranean pueblo. Although client comfort and experience was key - calling for modern fixtures and fittings - the team also added in vintage pieces for a warm, welcoming feel. A 1930s Triumph Barber's chair takes pride of place in the barber area, while the women's styling stations are repurposed French dining tables. The colour scheme uses neutral tones of beige, grey, white and black, while a patterened floor from Austria adds interest and subtle divisions within the salon. A colour bar takes pride of place in the heart of the salon; the team believe that prepping colour is part of the experience and that clients should see what's going on the heads. A Status Spa is housed in a separate area, with the backwash stations located within this soothing spot. Chris's wife, Priscila Welter, is a well-known handbag designer and it's her designs that have pride of place in the Status Boutique, this busy salon's very own store.

Status Hairdressing: In Pictures

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Status Hairdressing: In Brief

Name: Status Address: Avenida Rey Jaime I, no 14 Javea, Spain Owners: Chris Davies and Guy Folland Size: 180 sq metres Number of staff: 10 Number of styling stations: 12 Biggest expense: The furniture Best buy: The Andrew Martin Love Letters wallpaper - clients really love it Design by: Chris Davies and IceBlue Interiors Sources: Maletti furniture, Andrew Martin wallpaper

Top Tips

1. Set an opening date for a month after the traders/builders tell you it will be ready. 2. Do plenty of market research. 3. Remember client comfort. Many spend a couple of hours at the salon and it's a good idea to work with a local patisserie or restaurant to deliver fresh sandwiches or offer your client their menu. This arrangement also works great for staff. A happy employee is a good employee. 4. Choose your location wisely. Always take into account where you want to open your salon - whether it's a tourist location or seasonal. 5. Don't skimp on interior design. A salon should always have a WOW factor but also be comfortable and approachable - getting the right balance is crucial.