Beauty & Hygiene Instituts de Beauté (places that do waxing and facials) If you are planning to get waxed, be aware that some places do not use the same type of wax as in the States and it may hurt A LOT more because they frequently have to go over the same areas multiple times – it’s really hit or miss. If you do find a really gentle salon, please share the info with us! Jacques Dessange Ave Charles de Gaulle 92 Neuilly M° Sablons A good bargain. They have a huge facility and like at any Jacques Dessange, they will also cut your hair. This, however, is the only location where they have a Beauty Center. Tell them that you are under 25 years old to get 15% off. They are really understanding and try to give you exactly what you want. Marionnaud 71, rue Carnot 92300 Levallois-Perret 01 47 57 80 25 M° Anatole France They were really nice there and made an effort to get to know me. They did a really good job. Yves Rocher Rue Auber 75008 Paris Around the corner from Skidmore, this Yves Rocher is ALSO a beauty center that does waxing and facials. Clarins 92 Neuilly M° Sablons They do not wax at Clarins, but I had my eyebrows plucked and the technician did an excellent job. She was very quick and professional. I also had a facial here. It was fantastic. They profile your skin here and use all hypo-allergenic products. If you have had a facial in the States, you should note that French facials are not comprised of the same treatments. Instead of masques, they use gommage, which is a deep-cleansing, exfoliating treatment that either peels or rubs off. They will also likely do an oil treatment. If you are allergic to any perfumes, let them know in advance, so you don’t get an allergic reaction. Guinot Paris 12, rue de Sèze 75009 Paris 01 40 07 11 71 Near Skidmore, this institut is priced comparably to other beauty centers and has a full range of offerings. The staff is very nice. Haircuts The cheapest places to get a haircut are generally the chains. Here are the names of a few: Franck Provost Jean Claude Biguine Jacques Dessanges Jean Louis David Saint Algue The prices posted on the windows outside include shampoo (not conditioner), cut, and blowdry. If you want to save some money, don’t get it dried. Haircut Vocabulary Trim: un rafraîchissement Layered: un dégradé Bob: un carré Updo : un chignon Bangs: une fringe Shaved: rasé Straight hair: cheveux droits Wavy hair: cheveux ondulés Curly hair: cheveux bouclés Highlights: mèches Color: couleur Perm: permanent Blond: blond(e) Red: roux/rousse Lt. Brown: chataign(e) Brown: brun(e) Black: noir(e) Grey: gris(e) White: blanc(he) Manicure/Pedicure There really is NO cheap place in Paris to get a manicure and pedicures are practically unheard of. If you want to do it cheaply, buy the tools and nail polish and do it yourself. If you are no good at doing your own nails, ask a friend to do them for you. Buying Products Beware, your hair is likely to change texture while you are in France. The water in France is a lot “softer” than water in the States, which means it has more calcium carbonate and other minerals. These are chemicals that are found naturally in the water and will not hurt your hair, but may dry it or make it feel like it has more build-up. You should buy your shampoo, conditioner and facial cleansers in France, since they are developed to deal better with this type of water. You can also purchase demineralizing shampoos like Neutrogena Clean (available at Parapharmacies), Joico Resolve (salon), Nexxus AloeRid (salon), Origins Clear Head (Gal. LaFayette or Le Bon Marché), etc. Most shampoo manufacturers make some type of shampoo for deep cleansing or chlorine – this is the kind you should buy. Use it two times a week to help remove any mineral build-up. If you develop dandruff (pellicules) or dry/itchy scalp (cuir chevelu sensible), look for shampoos that are specifically developed to deal with these problems. Head&Shoulders exists in France or you can by the Ginger Shampoo at the BodyShop (Passage du Havre). The BodyShop Tea Tree Oil shampoo is great for dry scalp. Your skin may react to the change in water, as well. It will usually subside in a month or so, if you leave it be. To help remove the build-up however, you can buy a demineralizing/clarifying cleanser. A good one is Clarins Démaquillant Tonic Express. The texture is weird – a little oily – but it works! Go to Printemps, Marionnaud, Yves Rocher, or Sephora – explain your problem and ask for free samples to try at home. You should be able to find a product that suits you. Once you find the products that suit you, the best bet is to buy large professional – sized bottles. If you get off at the M° Château d’Eau (Line 4), there are a ton of Beauty Supply stores, where you can buy a liter of your shampoo for the same price as a 500ml at the salon or supermarket. When you buy makeup, hair products, shaving cream, or anything else having to do with beauty or hygiene, DO NOT buy it at the pharmacy – you will pay double the price for the same products. Often you can even find a generic form of the same product at the supermarket. At the end of the semester, you will be happy to have the extra cash! - Rebecca Blum & Wolphy Joseph Skidmore College · 815 North Broadway · Saratoga Springs, NY · 12866
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