DryBar opens first Michigan location in Birmingham

Drybar, the nation’s premier blowout salon and blow dry bar, is opening its first Michigan location at 137 W. Maple Rd. in Birmingham with a grand opening celebration on Friday, June 15 from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Drybar Founder Alli Webb made the announcement.

"After countless requests to open a Drybar in the Detroit area, we are ecstatic to finally offer our signature services in Birmingham,” said Webb. “We are thrilled to be joining all of the amazing local shops and restaurants that make up the vibrant downtown community, and can’t wait to introduce Metro Detroit to the ultimate blowout experience.”

The 1,993-square-foot location will consist of noteworthy design elements, including 12 custom Italian styling chairs, tufted fabric walls, marble bars with built-in phone docking stations, and flat screen TVs featuring cult favorite chick flicks. Other unique elements Drybar is known for that will be part of the Birmingham location, include:

• Drybar’s Full Style Menu: Drybar’s menu has a look for every hair need. With all styles always available on tap, you can achieve your look of choice from an extensive menu of options, including The Straight Up, The Manhattan, The Cosmo, The Mai Tai, The Cosmo-Tai, Southern Comfort, Dirty Martini, The Uptini, Old Fashioned, Shirley Temple or a style from the braid bar.
• Drybar’s Signature In-Shop Services: Offering in-shop services ranging from a Classic Blowout, Uptini (aka an updo), Mudslide Treatment, Bay Breeze Hydrating Shot and Shirley Temple (special service available for ages 10 and under) to Barfly Memberships, Dry Pro styling, weddings, group specials and parties, the possibilities are endless.
• Drybar’s Line of Professional Hair Styling Products & Tools: Aptly named in keeping with the pervasive bar theme, all products are created for the perfect blowout, including favorites like Buttercup Blow-Dryer, On the Rocks Shampoo and Conditioner, Triple Sec 3-in-1, Mr. Incredible Leave in Conditioner, Prep Rally, Sake Bomb Nourishing Conditioner and Detox Dry Shampoo.

Guests who purchase a blowout at the grand opening on June 15 will be treated to Drybar’s signature champagne service, a complimentary gift and a chance to meet one of the brand representatives behind the nationally acclaimed Drybar brand.

“The grand opening is a chance for guests to try our one-of-a-kind blowout experience firsthand and enjoy our exclusive grand opening membership offering,” said Webb. “Customers who purchase our monthly Barfly Membership between June 15-17 will receive their first blowout free of charge. It’s our way to say thank you for welcoming us into the community.”

Drybar Birmingham will be open Monday through Thursday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fridays from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m., Saturday from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Appointments can be booked online at www.thedrybar.com, through the Drybar iPhone app, or by calling 877-379-2279.

With over 70 locations across the U.S. and Canada, Drybar is based on a simple philosophy: focus on one thing and be the best at it. For Drybar, that’s blowouts. At the core of the blowout experience is Drybar’s dedication to over-the-top customer service and obsessive attention to every last detail. For more information, please visit www.thedrybar.com.