The Segrettos wanted Zazu to have the comforts of a high-end hotel with a timeless Italian...
The Segrettos wanted Zazu to have the comforts of a high-end hotel with a timeless Italian style. The custom acruylic diamond wall pattern was crafted with alternating gloss and matte acrylic finishes.
Custom black styling chairs with gold-coated bases are graced by crystal chandeliers.
Custom black styling chairs with gold-coated bases are graced by crystal chandeliers.
Even the bath is a statement with Villeroy and Boch toilets.
Even the bath is a statement with Villeroy and Boch toilets.
The shampoo area.
The shampoo area.
Zazu is situated in one of Chicago's most affluent neighborhood on the Miracle Mile.
Zazu is situated in one of Chicago's most affluent neighborhood on the Miracle Mile.
Small display tables put the spotlight on key products.
Small display tables put the spotlight on key products.
Gorgeous chandeliers and table lamps create a feeling of warmth and hospitality.
Gorgeous chandeliers and table lamps create a feeling of warmth and hospitality.
For efficiency and technicality of color application, color corrective lighting is used throught...
For efficiency and technicality of color application, color corrective lighting is used throught the salon.
Salons of the Year 2017: Zazu Salon
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The Segrettos wanted Zazu to have the comforts of a high-end hotel with a timeless Italian style. The custom acruylic diamond wall pattern was crafted with alternating gloss and matte acrylic finishes.
Custom black styling chairs with gold-coated bases are graced by crystal chandeliers.
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Custom black styling chairs with gold-coated bases are graced by crystal chandeliers.
Even the bath is a statement with Villeroy and Boch toilets.
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Even the bath is a statement with Villeroy and Boch toilets.
The shampoo area.
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The shampoo area.
Zazu is situated in one of Chicago's most affluent neighborhood on the Miracle Mile.
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Zazu is situated in one of Chicago's most affluent neighborhood on the Miracle Mile.
Small display tables put the spotlight on key products.
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Small display tables put the spotlight on key products.
Gorgeous chandeliers and table lamps create a feeling of warmth and hospitality.
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Gorgeous chandeliers and table lamps create a feeling of warmth and hospitality.
For efficiency and technicality of color application, color corrective lighting is used throught...
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For efficiency and technicality of color application, color corrective lighting is used throught the salon.
Salons of the Year 2017: Zazu Salon
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Zazu Salon
Chicago, Illinois
Zazusalons.com
Owners: Salvatore and Susan Segretto
Salon style: glamorous, fashionable, hospitality
Square footage: 1,400
Stations: 13
Equipment: Michele Pelafas
Furniture: Michele Pelasfas
Total design investment: $331,900
Retail lines: Kerastase, L’Oreal
Color lines: L’Oreal
Design by: Peter Millard and Michele Pelafas

Paying tribute to Italian fashion, Zazu features a simple, yet elegant black, white and gold theme. Everything is custom designed from the black chairs with the gold coated bases to the crystal chandeliers, porcelain veneer walls and the acrylic diamond wall pattern.

Owner’s comment: “Our lighting is for functionality and aesthetics. For efficiency and technicality of color application, color corrective lighting was used throughout. At the same time, gorgeous chandeliers and table lamps create a feeling of warmth and hospitality.”

Stacey Soble

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