Imagine a world where beauty salons are not just places for pampering and relaxation but gateways to magical realms, where every haircut or manicure could lead to an adventure. This unique collection of fantasy films explores the whimsical and often surreal settings of beauty salons, blending the everyday with the extraordinary. Whether you're a fan of fantasy, looking for a light-hearted escape, or simply curious about how mundane settings can transform into magical landscapes, this selection promises to enchant and entertain.
Big (1988)
Description: This film involves a magical wish that turns a 12-year-old boy into an adult overnight. While not set in a beauty salon, the transformation scenes are reminiscent of the kind of magical changes one might expect in such a setting.
Fact: Tom Hanks won a Golden Globe for Best Actor for his role in this film.
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The Witches (1990)
Description: In this Roald Dahl adaptation, a boy and his grandmother discover a coven of witches at a hotel, where one of the witches runs a beauty salon. The salon becomes a place of dark magic and transformation.
Fact: Anjelica Huston's performance as the Grand High Witch was critically acclaimed.
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Description: In this Roald Dahl adaptation, a boy and his grandmother discover a coven of witches at a hotel, where one of the witches runs a beauty salon. The salon becomes a place of dark magic and transformation.
Fact: Anjelica Huston's performance as the Grand High Witch was critically acclaimed.
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The Beautician and the Beast (1997)
Description: This film isn't strictly fantasy, but it has a fairy-tale-like premise where a beautician from Queens, New York, ends up teaching beauty in a fictional Eastern European country, ruled by a beastly dictator. The salon becomes a place of transformation and romance.
Fact: Fran Drescher, known for her role in "The Nanny," both stars in and co-wrote the screenplay for this film.
Watch Now The Beautician and the Beast (1997)
Description: This film isn't strictly fantasy, but it has a fairy-tale-like premise where a beautician from Queens, New York, ends up teaching beauty in a fictional Eastern European country, ruled by a beastly dictator. The salon becomes a place of transformation and romance.
Fact: Fran Drescher, known for her role in "The Nanny," both stars in and co-wrote the screenplay for this film.
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The Princess Diaries (2001)
Description: While not set entirely in a beauty salon, the transformation of Mia Thermopolis from an awkward teen to a princess involves significant time in a beauty salon, making it a fitting addition to this list. The salon scenes are pivotal for her character development.
Fact: The film was based on the novel by Meg Cabot, and the sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," was released in
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Description: While not set entirely in a beauty salon, the transformation of Mia Thermopolis from an awkward teen to a princess involves significant time in a beauty salon, making it a fitting addition to this list. The salon scenes are pivotal for her character development.
Fact: The film was based on the novel by Meg Cabot, and the sequel, "The Princess Diaries 2: Royal Engagement," was released in
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Hairspray (2007)
Description: While not strictly fantasy, the film's setting in the 1960s with its exaggerated hairstyles and dance scenes gives it a fantastical feel. The beauty salon is central to the plot, where characters plan their integration efforts.
Fact: The film was adapted from the 1988 John Waters film and the subsequent Broadway musical.
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Enchanted (2007)
Description: Although not centered around a beauty salon, Giselle, the animated princess, experiences a modern-day makeover in a salon, which is a key moment in her journey from fairy tale to reality.
Fact: Amy Adams was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Giselle.
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Description: Although not centered around a beauty salon, Giselle, the animated princess, experiences a modern-day makeover in a salon, which is a key moment in her journey from fairy tale to reality.
Fact: Amy Adams was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Giselle.
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