Company History
The Parlour was born from a dream and built by local business investors on the busiest street in Paphos - Tomb of the Kings - like a ‘hole-in-the-wall’ where you can just pop in. We would like to make all of you feel welcome to come for a quick hair/nail fix, or to spend a whole day pampering. Ladies, guys, or even children, can benefit from our range of services, we do not discriminate. The person who envisioned this little oasis in Paphos is Natasha, a professional hairstylist who travelled and lived all over the world, but fell in love with Cyprus. What she disliked in Paphos was the lack of salons which could offer quality, professionalism but a sense of spa at the same time. She wanted to create something different, where despite the craziness of every day life, you could come and relax without breaking the bank at a 5-star spa.
Our Team Members
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NATASHA DOS SANTOS
Co-Owner, Manager, Head StylistNatasha is a bubbly and friendly person, nick-named by her friends as a ’social butterfly’. Despite her soft personality, as a professional she is very strict and always willing to evolve. She doesn’t settle for something less and the most important - she never leaves a client dissatisfied. Once someone crosses inside her salon she does her best to offer them the best services in a quiet atmosphere. Her career speaks volumes as she started in South Africa for a few years, to learn. Then she worked for one of the best hair stylists in Lisbon, the capital of Portugal. Afterwards the sunny Cyprus welcomed her at the best 5 star hotel in Paphos, where she worked for 7 years, until The Parlour came to life.
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MARIA DOBRE
Co-OwnerMaria met Natasha 4 year ago, as a client and then became very good friends. One year later Maria fell in love with Cyprus too and moved here to open a business. Despite the economic downturn in 2013 Maria opened a restaurant in Paphos, Sunset Breeze Restaurant & Lounge. She has faith in the powers of the Island to recover from the ashes of the economic crisis. The restaurant blossomed from a lifeless place overlooking the sea into a location frequented by British expats. Natasha’s dream & ambition combined with Maria’s wish to invest in the local community and to give back in order to kick the slow trending business in Paphos brought The Parlour project to life. The community is essential and if there is no support for the local entrepreneurs then Paphos will become a recluse. Quality, Affordability and Location are essential in this business climate and The Parlour ticks all 3 boxes.
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Elina Balode
ManicuristWith an Art degree and a wealth of knowledge, Elina has been a nail technician for over 10 years. Last 7 years Elina worked in one of the best bussiness class beauty salons in Riga, Latvia. But right now you can meet her in "The Parlour" and get a freshly made manicure or enjoy a relaxing pedicure. For Elina to do nails is not only her job, but also a hobby. She is a founder and editor of her own nail blog - nailscope.blogspot.com and also contributing nail artist for sonailicious.com
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Andreas Kyriakou
TherapistAndreas is a great asset to our team. His extensive knowledge in massage and physiotherapy make him the perfect choice when it comes to your relaxation and well being. His education and experience stand out. After he graduated from the European University of Cyprus he worked at the General Hospital of Cyprus as well as different high class hotels on the island. His qualifications allow him to practice both the traditional massages such as Swedish, Deep Tissue Massage, Trigger Point or Lymphatic Drainage as well as therapeutic treatments such as Electrical Stimulation, Ultra Sound Heat treatment, or Electrotherapy. His enthusiasm and work ethic will impress you from your first visit. He will soon become not only your massage therapist but also your friend.