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THE FAIREST OF THE MALL
Ohlala talks to acclaimed Celebrity Colourist, George Papanikolas, a regular guest colourist at Purple Patchouli Salon and Spa alongside spotlighting their other international specialists. Please click on image to view details.
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THE FAIREST OF THE MALL
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THE FAIREST OF THE MALL
Ohlala talks to acclaimed Celebrity Colourist, George
Papanikolas, a regular guest colourist at Purple Patchouli
Salon and Spa alongside spotlighting their other
international specialists.
PURPLE PATCHOULI SALON AND SPA SITUATED IN AL AALI MALL, BAHRAIN HAS BEEN DEDICATED TO CREATING THE ULTIMATE
BESPOKE EXPERIENCE FOR CLIENTS FOR THE PAST 9 YEARS. WITH NATURALLY SOURCED PRODUCTS, CUSTOMIZED TREATMENTS,
INTERNATIONAL SPECIALISTS AND AN EYE FOR LUXURY, EVERY TRIP TO PURPLE PATCHOULI IS AN UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCE.
CLIENTS CAN COME IN TO REVITALIZE THEIR MIND, BODY AND SOUL OR CREATE A NEW LOOK.
As one of the hottest and most sought-after colourists in Hollywood and now the world, George Papanikolas
- Matrix Celebrity Colourist, is recognised as one of the U.S.’s top Colourists and travels across the U.S. teaching his
magical balayage techniques. He has worked with many of Hollywood ‘it’ girls-including - Kim, Khloe and Kourtney
Kardashian, Madonna, Britney Spears, Hailey Baldwin, Shay Mitchell, Paris Jackson, Nicole Richie, Miranda Kerr,
Sara Michelle Gellar, Jenna Dewan Tatum, and that’s just to name a few...
When did you realise that hair was your passion and how did it develop into your career? How did you get into this industry?
I always had a passion for doing hair. My mother wanted me to go to hair school when I was a teenager but I was afraid
of getting picked on so I didn’t do it. It wasn’t until I was in my mid 20s and having met a lot of celebrity hairdressers
that I realized you could make a career out of this. Everything took off really quickly for me despite having to do a lot
of work to get to where I’m at, but, it has always been really fun and when you love what you do it doesn’t feel like work.
What’s the easiest way for Ohlala readers to take their hair from a day in the office to happy hour and still look great?
Taking into consideration the humidity we face in the Kingdom of Bahrain…
Playing with texture is the best way to play with your look and take it from day to night. Tying it up into a loose chignon
during the day allows you to naturally get loose waves when you take it down at night.
Which hair product should every lady covet?
Moisture is key for healthy hair. Natural oils are probably my favourite way to hydrate the hair the night before
you wash it, such as matrix biolage raw oil.
What is your #1 hair care tip?
Keeping your highlights within four shades of your natural hair colour. This keeps the hair at its best condition and
is the most flattering on your skin. Going any lighter or darker than four shades can be harsh and can compromise
the integrity of your hair.
Tell us what you love about Bahrain and Purple Patchouli.
The thing I love about Bahrain and Purple Patchouli is that the girls really make me feel like family. They have a great
attention to fashion and style and are adventurous with their looks.