
Above Benoît Poirier dAmbreville. Below Images
from the Atelier.




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HIDDEN QUIETLY AWAY from Santiago’s
colourful and bohemian quarter, salon Atelier Benoît Poirier
d’Ambreville nestles in an exclusive 80 m² open space,
overlooking the eccentric neighbourhood of Bellavista. The simple
yet elegant interior is generous and flooded with natural light,
accompanied by a luxurious Louis XVI style fireplace. The concept
is to deliver the latest treatment in an atmosphere of intimacy
and luxury.
Having been involved in the fashion industry since
the early ’90s, stylist and owner, Benoît Poirier d’Ambrevilleresponsible
for some of Lucire’s shoots in the mid-2000ssees
a lot of potential in Santiago. The largest and most modern metropolitan
city of Chile has recovered from recession in the 1980s, and has
since developed a steady economic growth. With the introduction
of shopping malls, exclusive fashion labels and Santiago fashion
week, there is now a large demand for a more extravagant lifestyle
and self-indulgence. The Atelier promises to offer the best.
There are two parts to the salon, the Boudoir and the Spa. The boudoir
offers hair consultations, cutting, colouring and treatments. Trained
at the prestigious L’Oréal institute, one of Benoît’s
skills is the balayage colouring technique, popular amongst Hollywood
stars and models. It is a technique, unlike foils, designed to create
very natural looking highlights which grow out without developing
noticeable and obvious roots. A one-on-one blow-drying lesson is
also available to help recreate the salon finish.
Ultimately, the Spa takes the hair experience to a whole new level
by offering a variety of shampoos and conditioners, to formulate
the best combination for the health of your hair. A haven within
a haven, the Atelier also offers a gourmet snacks’ menu, and
a selection of complimentary beverages! The personalized, low-key
and elegant indulgence is guaranteed by offering an appointment-only
service in English, French and Spanish. Visit benoitdambreville.com.
Judith Yeh is assistant to the publisher at Lucire.
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