Hairdressing in a private studio in French-speaking Switzerland: coming to Manel's, in Lausanne

M BRUSH is in Lausanne, but not all of its clients come from Lausanne. Some arrive from Geneva, Fribourg, Neuchâtel or another corner of French-speaking Switzerland, for a blow-dry, curls, a hair botox treatment or a smoothing treatment.

If that sounds like you, here is what to know before booking: what "private studio" means here, how to plan the day and what happens if your journey changes.

"Private studio" means: at Manel's

Let's be clear from the start. At M BRUSH, "private studio" means that Manel welcomes you to her home in Lausanne, in a private space dedicated to your hair. She does not travel to you: you come to her.

The studio is at Avenue d'Yverdon 4, 1004 Lausanne. Your appointment confirmation, once Manel has approved your slot, gives you the directions.

In a private studio, it is at Manel's: she welcomes you, she does not travel to you.

Who can book

Everyone. Clients from Pully, Lutry, Renens, Prilly and the whole canton of Vaud are welcome, and so are those from all over French-speaking Switzerland. There is no reserved area: online booking is open to all, subject to available slots.

All hair textures are welcome, with no texture-related surcharge. Only length changes the price.

Choosing your treatment according to time

When you come from far away, the length of the session matters as much as its content, because it adds to the journey. Here are the timings of the house:

• The blow-dry: from 30 to 60 minutes depending on length;
• Curls: about 10 minutes more;
• The hair botox treatment: about 2 h to 2 h 30;
• The smoothing treatment: 4 to 6 hours depending on length.

For a day of travelling, a blow-dry is quickly done. A smoothing treatment, on the other hand, takes a whole half-day. Our article on the four bars of M BRUSH presents all the treatments.

Planning the day

To organise your visit, three things are enough:

1. I

   Choose your treatment and your slot.Only genuinely available times are offered, and the slot is blocked for the whole session.

2. II

   Allow for your journey.Add the return trip to the length of the session, with a margin.

3. III

   Write down your questions.The "note" box at booking is read by Manel, who replies before the appointment.

For the smoothing treatment, our article on smoothing treatment in the canton of Vaud explains how to plan the half-day. It also applies to clients from further afield.

If your journey changes

The unexpected happens, especially when you travel. Appointments can be cancelled or postponed by giving at least 24 hours' notice. It is a simple rule, which leaves room for flexibility.

No deposit is required: everything is settled on site, in cash or by TWINT. For the details, the Questions page gathers all the practical answers.

Before leaving

A few days before the appointment, a short list avoids nasty surprises:

• Manel's confirmation has arrived;
• the address (Avenue d'Yverdon 4, 1004 Lausanne) is noted down;
• the slot and the departure time are set, with a margin;
• your hair is ready: for a blow-dry, clean and well rinsed, with no product added after washing;
• your questions for Manel, if you have any, are written in the booking note.

For a long session such as the smoothing treatment or hair botox, any preparation is a question to ask Manel: she is the one who knows the protocol for each session.

Booking from afar

Everything happens online. You choose the treatment, the length, the options, then a slot. Manel confirms, and you come on the day to the studio, Avenue d'Yverdon 4, 1004 Lausanne. Nothing is paid on the site at the time of the request.

The studio is private and located in Lausanne: online booking, on the Book an appointment page, is the only way to arrange a slot.

If you are unsure about your length category, send Manel a photo of your hair from behind: she will confirm the right one before your visit.

The house guidelines: the nape and the top of the shoulders for short, from the shoulders to just above the bottom of the ribs for mid-length and long, the bottom of the ribs and beyond for extra-long.

To book: Book an appointment. To see all the bars: blow-dry bar, smoothing bar, natural curls bar and hair care bar.