Airtouch

The airtouch highlighting technique is unique in that it uses air from the hairdryer instead of traditional combing to seperate the highlighted sections of hair. Airtouch gives a more universal and natural look and gives the stylist the opportunity to take the blonde as close to the root as possible while maintaining a soft color…

We’re Moving

WE’RE MOVING! It’s finally happening… Rocky is getting more space. Our little space on Carrer d’en Monéc has been amazing over these past four years, but it’s time to stretch our arms and stop climbing over our director of human relations to get to the bathroom. We will be closing on June 24th for Sant…

Calling Local Artists

CALLING LOCAL ARTISTSLets show off the creative spirit of Barcelona We´re looking for local Barcelona based artists to exhibit their work in our space. We are looking for the most creative among us. Illustrators, painters, muralists, or collagist, whatever your medium is as long as it can be hung on a wall, we are interested. …

Curly Hair 101

One of my favorite moments as a hairdresser is showing a client who has wavy/curly hair how amazing their hair truly can be.  It’s no mystery that curly hair is one of my absolute favorite types of hair to work with. When ever a client comes in showing the slightest evidence of curly hair I…

Our lockdown status

Based on the new regulations of deescalation of the lockdown starting May 4th, we will be open for business that week.  We will be taking only those clients who had previously booked appointments throughout the lockdown.  New appointments are available now to book through our website starting Tuesday May 12th. New health and safety measure…

WHAT’S THE DEAL WITH KERATIN TREATMENTS?

THE TRUTH ABOUT KERATIN TREATMENTS Oh boy there’s a lot to unpack here.  Keratin Treatments, Brazilian Blow Dries,  Smoothing Treatments, are a few names for the frizz fighting miracle service. So many products and services have flooded the market it´s no wonder there is a lot of confusion about what it really is and what…

WHAT TO DO ABOUT HARD WATER

BARCELONA´S HARD WATER PROBLEM If your hair feels dull, brittle and just lacking vibrancy and life, it might not be a problem with your hair, it might actually be your water. Barcelona has a serious problem with hard water.  I considered the issue of hard water to be very important when I opened Royal Oak…

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Why KEVIN.MURPHY?

WHAT´S THE DEAL WITH KEVIN MURPHY? One of the most difficult decisions in opening Royal Oak was deciding on which product lines to carry in the shop.  I have worked with some of the industry bests, Aveda, Kerastas, Wella, Schwarzkopf and most recently REF. I knew that I wanted this salon to have the best…