Hair Expression at Royal Oak Your hair is a reflection of your creative spirit. Whatever your jam is, your hair should be able to reflect it. Hair is not an afterthought, but rather as important an expression of your personality as what you wear, or what music you listen to; but that doesn’t mean it should be a pain to maintain. Giving you easy-to-maintain hair that fully expresses your creativity and sense of style is at the core of Royal Oak’s philosophy and service. They strive to give clients what will work best for their unique hair and style – and something that is also totally achievable at home between salon sessions.     About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin

Fermentation Shop and Learning Space Ferment 9 is dedicated to the fermentation of food and drinks using microbes. The shop, near Sant Antoni market, sells all of the essential fermentation materials, including equipment, cultures, and ingredients, plus ready-made products like sauerkraut, kimchi, Salvadoran curtido, kombucha, and kefir. For those more interested in making fermented dishes at home, starter kits are also available, including to make vegan kefir or yogurt. Clients new to the fermentation process can take workshops in Spanish or English at a cost of 85 euros for a three hour course. Ferment 9 even works with local schools to offer fermentation classes for children. About Andrea FellmanAndrea Fellman is the founder and creative director of The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Andrea Fellman

Get energized with high intensity group workout classes! Orangetheory Fitness is a science-backed, technology-tracked, coach-inspired indoor group workout designed to produce results from the inside out. Each class runs for 60 minutes and combines rowing, treadmill, and strength exercises. While the classes are designed to challenge you, Orangetheory also knows that you have to listen to your body and has created indoor group workout classes that can be tailored to any fitness level. Their workouts also change daily so you’ll always feel challenged while avoiding a burnout. Drop-in, multi-class passes, and monthly memberships are available at the two locations in Barcelona, plus a third in Sant Cugat. A membership at Orangetheory Fitness also gives you access to any location worldwide.     About Meagan BellovinMeagan arrived in Barcelona in 2019, having left behind a full life of family, friends, and career in Austin, Texas. Originally educated as a journalist, Meagan taught children in her local public school system for nearly ten years before moving to Barcelona with her husband and dog. Since her arrival, she has embraced local living, taking Spanish classes, making new friends, and rediscovering her journalism past by writing for The Barcelona Edit.View all posts by Meagan Bellovin