This salon takes the idea of relaxation to a whole new level. When you sit in the chair, they massage your shoulders, and brush your hair before they start with big bristle brushes that really massage your scalp. The staff are all really lovely and the salon is very stylish. I went here recently on a whim and just had my hair washed and straightened, and I was very pleasently surprised with the service. Abache salon uses a range of organic hair products that have minimal nasties in them. So instead of the chemical laidened shampoo and conditioner you find at other salons, you get a much nicer treatment here. This is great for the staff, and the clients. The basin area is called the«Relaxation Zone» it is in a seperate room and there is a fish tank in the ceiling and calming music played in this area. The lighting is lower and the basins are probably the most comfortable I have ever sat at. They have a long lounge type chair that stretches out in front of them, and the layout allows the hair stylist to be able to wash your hair from behind you. The position of the basin means that the head massage that you get when your hair is washed is to die for! Very relaxing! The over all service at this salon was second to none, and the pricing was very reasonable — I will definitely be going back.