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Julien Farel's Restore Salon & Spa in the Loews Regency Hotel, Manhattan, will open its doors to the public in mid-March.




Julien Farel is on the brink of opening the doors to his new Julien Farel Restore Salon & Spa in the Loews Regency Hotel on Park Avenue, Manhattan, following the hotel’s $100 million renovation. The salon & spa, which also features a fitness center, will open in mid-March.
Farel, who is no stranger to catering to the needs of busy clients, wants to help the weary travelers and morning warriors of New York by providing a combining efficiency and luxury to make this salon experience the best possible.
“We’re curating an incredible team of professionals, exclusive products, as well as unique new ‘power treatment and services’ to care for the needs of our clients and hotel guests at the iconic Loews Regency,” Farel says. The power he’s referring to comes from his menu items that can be conducted both quickly and simultaneously with an emphasis on anti-aging products.
The 10,000-square-foot spa features ten spacious treatment rooms, which includes seven massage rooms and three secluded VIP spaces. Multi-tasking chairs allow clients to receive a facial and a pedicure at the same time, and appointments are available as early as 7 a.m.
Award-winning designer Meyer Davis has created a modern-Parisian-inspired space that gives a nod to Farel’s French heritage in a chic and sophisticated way. The design includes floor-to-ceiling windows, a fireplace, lots of natural light and Maletti Italian furniture.
Additionally, Farel launched a line of anti-aging hair care and body products for Loews hotel rooms in mid-January.
“Women are especially sensitive to the lack of moisture during travel, and with our incredibly hydrating products, we know that high-quality hotel amenities will make a deep impression with the overall travel experience,” says Julien Farel Group CEO Suelyn Farel. The custom product assortment features Julien Farel Anti-Aging Vitamin Shampoo, Conditioner, Anti-Aging Hand & Body Wash and Body Crème.
Julien Farel hairdryers are also available in the Loews rooms as well as 19 Loews Hotels & Resorts nationwide.
“Life is unpredictable, but your hair doesn’t have to be!” Julien says.

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