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2026-04-22 12:00:00

La Boum: Shanghai’s Favorite Styling Spot Beyond Just Haircuts

At La Boum, you’re free to be unapologetically you.


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BY SMARTSHANGHAI | Curated, Opinionated Shanghai Living

As early summer approaches, it's the perfect time to refresh your look: whether you‘re craving a short chop, a new style, or a fresh hair color. In an era of diverse, Gen Z culture, La Boum redefines how we explore beauty in total freedom.

Discover beauty, interpret beauty, create beauty. La Boum Hair Salon breaks free from trends and stereotypes. With genuine communication and expert skills, it helps you shape your unique self and embrace beauty and joy.

For busy urban dwellers, La Boum is more than a salon, it's a relaxing artistic sanctuary. Designed with effortlessly chic French elegance, it invites you on a journey to discover all things beautiful.

About La Boum

The name La Boum comes from the iconic French film of the same name, evoking the thrill of a first kiss, a flutter of the heart, and the glow of youth. Dedicated to fulfilling your love for beauty, La Boum empowers you to express your most authentic self.

La Boum has three locations across Shanghai, each infused with French romance and laid-back charm:

LA BOUM SALON

Located in Jing'an Kerry Centre, this flagship space uses minimalist lines and soft muted tones to create a calm, soothing atmosphere. Mirrors and light blend function and art, forming a healing space that embodies modern aesthetics. Floor-to-ceiling windows flood the interior with sunlight, paired with plush sofas, simple furniture, and warm lighting,ideal for pure relaxation.

LA BOUM CISEAUX

Nestled on vibrant Anfu Road, where local life meets high fashion, La Boum x Ciseaux is the epitome of French elegance. Warm wooden textures meet minimalist lines, accented with fresh greenery and pops of bold red for a lively, refined vibe. It's more than a salon,stop by on a nice day and spend a peaceful afternoon in its tranquil atmosphere.

ZORBA by LA BOUM HOMME

Designed exclusively for men's grooming, ZORBA takes its name from the novel Zorba the Greek, inspired by a free-spirited hero who lives boldly without prejudice. ZORBA rejects rigid labels: avant-garde or classic, traditional or bold, men's styling has endless possibilities.

Profession, status, and gender are never boundaries, only prejudice is. At ZORBA, every hairstyle is a celebration of individuality. The raw concrete interior, simple tiled accents, and a black-and-white palette with warm wood details strip away trends and gimmicks, putting the focus back on people.

At La Boum, you are free.

A relaxing space sets the mood, but skilled stylists make the experience. With professional expertise, kindness, and easy communication, La Boum's mission is to be a salon that brings happiness to everyone.

Founder Ben shares: At La Boum, everyone is free. La Boum is a pioneer in the hair industry with a 855 work scheduleprioritizing work-life balance so the team can live well before working happily. A happy team passes that joy directly to clients.

"We reject internal competition; we keep the vibe light and hope you feel relaxed and unrestrained here," says Bruce, co-founder and a lover of motorcycles and freedom.

There's no hard selling, stylists only make recommendations when you ask, treating you like a friend. The team receives 8 training sessions monthly, covering technical skills, aesthetics, styling, and etiquette to build genuine connections with clients.

For luxury care, La Boum uses Davines, premium Italian salon products, with the iconic OI Collection delivering indulgent, at-home-level nourishment.

"Work's meaning lies beyond work," says Moses, the wandering founder who has traveled across India, the Middle East, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and Armenia. He believes life is for living, and a salon should be more than just haircuts.

La Boum hosts lively team events: Halloween cosplay, Christmas gift exchanges, camping trips, and group travels. It also runs fun workshops teaching clients basic haircut skills, and has appeared at major events including Xinjiang Cotton fashion shows, Shanghai Fashion Week, and as a sponsor for the Kerry Centre venue.

Committed to sustainability and charity, La Boum organizes outdoor clean-ups and sells eco-friendly tote bags, donating all proceeds to children with leukemia.

Built by a group of free-spirited, life-loving people, La Boum is where you can embrace beauty, joy, and total freedom,one haircut at a time.

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