I have never had as many compliments on my hair in such a short span of time! I've had this hairdo…read morefor maybe 5 hours, half of which was spent vacuuming, and already 4 compliments! I'd always been curious about Oskar Pink. I take the Chalk Farm station sometimes, and this place is right across the street from it. The decor looked really cool: funky outlines of different hairdresser's tools painted all over the walls, a clock that was backwards (so when you looked at yourself in the mirror during your cut, it looked correct), etc. So today was a crummy, tiring day and I am meeting my boyfriend's family this weekend, so I thought I'd treat myself to a cut. And a treat it was! I was a walk in, which was no problem at all. I worked with Marzia, who was super friendly and if I was keeping my hair short I'd totally go for her do. I got a great cut. Who knew I looked so cute with bangs? She did a great job giving me a new look while keeping the length I so desperately wanted to maintain -- if you're a girl with superstraight hair that grows ever so slowly, you will know how important this is. And the price, while not cheap, was certainly cheaper than what you expected to pay in other such boutique salons. I've even paid more at Toni and Guy, which wasn't nearly as luxurious an experience. Now with salons, I'm incredibly judgmental, and Oskar Pink sold me on the details. The shampoo session was long and luxurious, no wash-and-go deal here. The place was well lit and well equipped, everything looked clean and professional grade. They totally did not force any products on me (double thumbs up!!) and that was nice. Marzia also did not try to hairdresser-chat me (triple thumbs up!!!). I hate that stuff! What do you do, do you have a boyfriend, where are your from, blah blah blah as if you or I really care, I just want to read my magazine in peace! She was professional through and through - all conversation was about my hair, and she was honest about her opinions while still respecting my tastes. Definitely give Oskar Pink a try. I am SO going back. (OK fine, one minus -- they don't have beauty treatments like waxing, nails, etc. But they do hair really well so it's ok, I forgive them.)

I've been seeing Gemma in Mornington Crescent for about 3 years. A great hairdresser and colourist…read more Your hair is in safe hands with these guys! They've recently opened a beauty room too, i had a facial there that was quite good.

I went to have my haircut at Richard Ward as a very belated birthday present from a very forgetful…read moregrandmother. It had to be a present; this place really is so expensive I will never be able to go back on my own wallet. The look of the place is ultra swanky, all upstairs above the Duke Of York Square with lots of different rooms devoted to all the different niche areas of hair dressing. There seems to be just as many assistants as there are hairdressers and in addition there are people to bring you coffee, food, do your nails and generally smile encouragingly as your style takes shape. I liked the cut and with a colour it was completed in just under 3 hours which seems about average in this city. It's definitely one of the best hairdressing experiences on offer in the capital and I did feel like everything was 'being taken care of'. Without being totally sexiest, I would imagine that women, especially those with a bit of money and time, would really, really, enjoy this one.

Adolfo was great. Excellent way with people. Really natural and upbeat. Nice and friendly but most…read moreimportantly, super professional and skilled. My hair looks perfect and he took his time. Highly recommended. Much better than my previous experience here. Adolfo puts effort on his work but also tries to make the client happy... I have been to RW twice before and the highly ranked stylist was so standoffish and borderline careless that even though the hair result was beautiful, it felt like a favor more than an almost £200 cut.

Nevermind what others wirte, Ella Hair salon is a good salon, all staff are friendly and helpful…read more i've been going for about 6months now and im happy. i always bring my 2 kids and they are fine with it. they all helped me gain confidence and i trust them with my hair. no matter how bad you think your hair is Ella hair can fix it, they also do nails.

I went to Ella's last night for a manicure and had one of…read morethe worst salon experiences of my life: I would never go again. Firstly, the salon is dirty. The nail area cushions are ripped, there are cracks in the furniture and none of the equipment was cleaned before or after it was used on me. Secondly, I had a dreadful experience with my manicure. I asked the technician if they had shellac and she told me they did but I don't think she had a clue what she was talking about. She sighed when I said I wanted my nails filed round not square, and tutted and rolled her eyes when I changed my mind about the colour I wanted, before any colour had been applied. Also, the quality of polish is low: Barry M and a lot of other tired looking, cheap brands. I don't mind a bit of Barry M at home but it's not what I want when I've asked for shellac! The dryer she had looked like a Barbie one and was as effective as a sparrow yawning on my nails. Added to this, she kept messing up the polish, so taking it off and reapplying. After one hour and 20 minutes of this, I said I had to leave and she tried to charge me £20, even though the sign on the wall said a manicure was £8. When I questioned this she said she's used shellac and when I pointed out that she hadn't used shellac but Barry M, suddenly she couldn't understand what I was talking about. I was so upset by the experience I paid, left, and burst into tears as soon as I walked out the door. Dreadful. My manicure began to peel the same night too. One to avoid.

I've been here once for a cut and a blow dry and I found the staff and the environment very warm…read moreand friendly. I was well looked after by the hair washer, who gave me a lovely massage, and the hairstylist was friendly but not too animated (which is a pet hate of mine, I don't need to talk ALL the time). The decor is French and feminine with antique furniture and there was alternative music playing which was a nice change to other salons I've been in. The overall result was good, but not the greatest haircut I've ever had. However, the price is great, so it's a little bit of a trade off.

Beaucatcher is perfect for a reasonably priced wash, cut and blow-dry. The staff are friendly and…read moreif you get the right stylist they won't over-talk (a pet hate of mine). Sadly I lost the card with the stylists name who I had the best experience with so have been just hoping to get lucky every time since then. I am not sure I would come here for any highlights given my friend's issues in the past, however when we have had issues the salon has resolved them without fuss and with apologies. The shop front is a beautiful and in the summer you can have coffee in the courtyard outside if you arrive early enough.

This review is for the new Strand branch…read more Clean and funky looking, this salon has an especially nice hair washing area with coloured mood lighting. I was offered the usual drink and magazines, but agree with Michelle T that the junior staff were pretty robotic. I never pay much to have my hair cut, and I consider £50 far too much for a wash and trim, but if you quote 'online 50% off', it's a good deal. I was going to give an 'a-ok' review, but reading Michelle's reminded me that I too got a different haircut to the one I asked for, and that although it worked out well for me, that is not actually a fine way to run a hairdressing business. Because I left with half price snazzy hair I just smiled to myself at the stylist's arrogance, but thinking about it, how dare he make it up as he went along, without consulting me! Also, the receptionist was pretty pushy about trying to make me sign up to a loyalty card, and looked at me as if my refusal (which I had to give 3 times) was weird. I was not impressed that they used my mobile number, given to secure the booking, to subsequently bombard me with marketing texts. So, as long as you are up for a surprise, go here for the 50% off deal. Otherwise, it's just an expensive central London chain, which I suspect is only of any real interest/use to people who work nearby.

Went in there yesterday for the first time, and am completely happy with everything…read more At first, my appointment was running about 20 minutes late, but they offered me a free hair treatment as recompense, which was very appreciated! My hairdresser (Donna) did exactly what I wanted and did it very well. Lovely stuff, would definitely go back again.

The Painted Lady is a Friendly little salon with plenty of vintage appeal. The shop itself has…read morequite a 'shabby chic' interior, but everything is comfortable and in great nick (including the backwash sinks which I usually loathe!) and the quirky decor makes for a far more interesting hairdressing experience than some. Staff are very pleasant and down-to-earth and do a particularly great job if you want a bit of styling or a special 'do' for a big night out. Laid-back is the watchword here, and nothing felt rushed or pressured. The prices are not bad for a London salon. I was really chuffed with my highlights, which I had purchased as part of a special deal, but I will definitely be going back for more!

Made a same-day appointment for gel nail, as mine was breaking away after 2 weeks on the road. It…read moreisn't so easy to find a good nail artist when you are traveling, but I lucked out in London with The Painted Lady thanks to the Yelp reviews! Unfortunately I never got the name of the nail artist, but she was professional, friendly, and gave me good tips about how to care for my thin nails. It cost a little more than I expected (soak off and French gel nail = 50), but I am happy with the service, quality of the work. I would definitely recommend this salon.

Alisia is my go-to hairdressers. They always do a fantastic job no matter who I get booked in with…read moreand their prices are very reasonable. I'm very fussy about my hair and never liked to go to new places but when I moved to London I had to find a new place. I tried many places and wasn't satisfied until I went to Alisia! I would recommend it to everyone.

Would not use another salon to be honest. It's clean, fresh and the staff are great. I've never had…read morea bad cut, colour or experience. Prices are reasonable (I think all services are a luxury when you consider how cheap home dyes and shampoos are nowadays) but so worth it as it feels healthy and good to have great hair!! Definitely would recommend and always pop in last minute as they're always accommodating.