Excellent Hairdressers. A true gem of a place on the Lewes Road. Went there on the basis of the…read moreprevious review as I needed a haircut pretty darn quick. The girls in there were all lovely and most welcoming! When I walked in I was greeted with the sight of these 'more mature' ladies who were all sat in a row under the hooded driers reading their magazines. I thought was really cute and very retro. I loved my haircut - it was done exactly how I asked! Also the service, gossip, chatter and tea was brilliant but best of all...it was cheap! Would gladly go back again! Since I have been they have done a refurb and I understand it is much larger now. Would go back in a heartbeat and have absolutely no complaints.

Problem with salon: no step free access; welcome desk is too high and the person behind the desk is…read moreseated too low for those who need to communicate and are hearing impaired; communication is poor - the stylist did not make reasonable attempts to talk to me - avoid if you are on the spectrum or have stress or anxiety issues; stylist made assumptions about pronouns and/or did not just use my name; no LGBTQ+ shop friendly sign on the front. Would not recommend to people who are BME, LGBTQ+ or disabled. This salon needs to train their employees using the guidelines of on equality and inclusion e.g. https://www.nhbf.co.uk/news-and-blogs/blog/is-your-salon-and-barbershop-disability-friendly/

I had my hair done here before a red carpet event and I was chuffed to bits with the result! The…read moregirl that washed my hair gave me a really relaxing scalp massage too - bliss. The staff are friendly and genuinely interested in what their colleagues are up to - and quick to offer advice too. I heartily recommend Leah - she's a proper hair wizard :)

Based on design and atmosphere alone Yo Yo is probably my favourite salon in Brighton. Taking loose…read moreinspiration from early Japanese art the interior strikes a perfect balance being unpretentious but stylish and relaxed but professional. They offer the usual range of hair treatments at very competitive prices. Also, after a recent renovation Yo Yo now have two extra rooms that come with an in-house Osteopath and Beauty Therapist respectively. I don't think there's a more appealing salon in Brighton.

Just like say what amazing hairdressers! My cut and colour was completely outstanding, so glad I've…read morefound somewhere I can finally trust with my hair - would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks :) Steve

Just had another fabulous perm with the lovely Mandy ! Love visiting this wonderful salon where you…read moreare greeted with open arms by Neil and Mandy . Everyone leaves looking fabulous, relaxed and ready to dance the night away . Thank you for being FABULOUS!!! with love Sylvia XX

Jordan used to get her hair done here, and you can see why. One of things I like about Brighton is…read morethat it has many different sides to it, and Stage One encapsulates the trashy, fake hair and nails West Street side of Brighton - but in nice way. The owner/senior stylist is a guy called Neil, and he is a bit of an oddity, because he really isn't what you think of when you think of 'Brighton hairdresser'. He is a bit of a geezer, and - sorry Neil if you are reading this - his outfits are - ah - not exactly the kind of carefully-put-together angular hair cut/tight-black-top/scarf ensembles that are more familiar male hair stylist ground. He is more likely to be found wearing double denim. Unironically. He lords it over a bevvy of the ditziest, dippiest juniors I have ever seen. I've never seen one of them let loose on the scissors, in spite of the fact that I went in there on and off for a couple of years. The range of services available also reflect the clientèle that they serve, being one of the places in the area that do hair extensions. I had my hair permed there a few years ago, and they did a good job, although Neil would always try and style my hair with a very 80s wet-look wave after cutting it. The true value of the cut would only be revealed after I went home and washed my hair of the vintage Baywatch look. Altogether the salon has an unpretentious atmosphere, and they offer a wider range of services than a lot of salons in the area. Prices are moderate.

Now, I have problems finding the perfect hairdresser, as I'm sure many do. Rush is one of the only…read moreplaces I have been to where I have been happy with what they've done for me every single time I've visited (which is a lot! I'm a salon addict). The guys (and gals) who work in there are extremely friendly, and all know what they're doing when it comes to hair, and offer free consultations if you're unsure about what you want. Although it is a little on the pricey side, they have plenty of good offers on the go, and if you recommend a friend then you and your friend both get 50% off, so it can end up being a bargain.

Horrible experience here, don't go. As soon as I sat in the chair they instantly started being so…read morepushy for me to buy extra products and treatments, before they had even touched my hair. It was so uncomfortable and every time I said no to an extra treatment they'd push and push, telling me I really should get it and I had to buy the products to take home. Listening in to the conversations around the room, every hairdresser was adding surcharges and hidden costs to customers appointments, waiting until they're in the seat to tell them this or that will be £30 more. My hairdresser was doing two appointments at once, meaning I was left sat with wet hair in the sink for half an hour. I'd booked for highlights, cut and blowdry but she said I could only have a trim off my ends and barely cut my hair. Not worth the money at all!

I love going to the hairdressers, its feels indulgent and I usually leave with my self-confidence…read moreboosted to the tune of £40- a fair exchange every few months! Unfortunately my experience at North Laine Hair Co was not so blissful... It started well, my stylist was chatty but not annoyingly so- we did the obligatory hometown and holiday talk and then he got down to business. I was provided with magazines and water and was treated to a great hair wash that included a splendid 5 minute head massage. Seriously, it was amazing, so much so that I feel bad about what I'm going to say next... Great head massage, poor hair cut. Unfortunately my stylist did not listen to my concerns about his cutting my layers in a centre parting when I wear my hair in a severe side parting. The result- totally foreseeable and highly irritating- all my layers ended up on one side. In addition to this, I specifically requested minimal use of styling products, yet left the salon with a Saved by the Bell wet-look perm! Curly hair is difficult, no question, but you've got to know how to cut it! You can print a £5 voucher from their website, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend redeeming it!

Would definitely recommend!…read more The people here were very welcoming and easy to work with. They were open to my ideas and had suggestions of their own to achieve those ideas. I wanted a bright dye on some layers of my black (not dyed) hair, and they suggested bleaching it first, but because I was on a budget, I wanted to skip the bleaching -- although I was very well aware of the risk of applying copper-colored dye onto stubborn black hair. Needless to say, it didn't show up very well, and Mel & James were nice enough to offer complimentary treatment after to lift the color. This surprised me, as most hair salons would not offer this kind of generosity. The color in the end, turned out exactly as I wanted! There's a student discount M-W for 20% off and Th-F for 10% off so that's a great deal! My total ended up being 38 pounds, which was well worth it for what I got. All in all, I'm glad I chose this place and would definitely come back for any further hair treatments! Thanks Mel & James!

A friendly and welcoming salon, with Ricky and Sarah as your senior, experienced and expert…read morehairdressers. Sarah is one of the best colourists and my hair has never looked so good. She is also a great stylist! I would recommend visiting this salon and as you relax you can look out onto the South Downs and the sea. You'll leave feeling a though you have spent time with a good friend and your hair will look fabulous! Feedback Given by Maria A 13/08/2010

Ricky has cut my hair for a while now and is one of the only hairdressers that I have been too…read morewhere I have not gone home to instantly wash my hair when its done to check the cut and get rid of all the excess products the hairdresing world seem to like using. If you want a excellent cut with a friendly atmosphere, he's worth a try!

Tucked away, down a little alley, you might think that Shine is hiding its light under a bushel…read more Shine is a beauty, hair and pampering salon in North Laine that has got a great reputation and is thriving despite the downturn. Ladies who lunch still need to look good, it seems. Not a usual environment, I won a haircut at Shine in a raffle. The whole Shine experience is about relaxation. Big comfy chars, a farmhouse table loaded with newspapers and mags and a laid-back ambience make this a very genial little place. Best of all, noone is peering through the window as you're groomed. So after a relaxing head and shoulder massage, an opulent hair wash, and a cup of coffee, my stylist Charles, got down to business. What a nice guy. An Isle of White native, he actually cared more about my hair than I do and suggested all sort of clever styles and looks that would make me look fabulous. I've got to say, being no expert on such things, he did a cracking job. But let's be honest. This place is a bit of a treat. A luxury most of us can ill afford. I think my do would have cost something like £50. That's par for the course, it was a lovely experience, but regrettably out of reach for me on my everyday budget.

Having been to Shine twice in November 2010, the 2nd time being a freebie to try to salvage the…read moreprevious disastrous result! Can't recall my hairdresser's name but he was one of the older guys that work there. He didn't listen to my original request, I went there with my hair in a terrible condition... I wanted an interesting colour technique, instead my hair came out looking brassy and with a discernible dark bar where he'd not quite matched the root highlights to the rest of my hair. The initial cost of £140 completely stunned me, normally I wouldn't complain but at that price I expect excellence. To give the salon their due, they offered to redo my hair FoC, but unfortunately it was with the same guy, again, he didn't really listen to me and seemed to bluff his way out of the bodge-up. I left the salon still unhappy, but couldn't be bothered to take it any further. My story is too long to detail here. It's now Jan 2011 and so reluctant to go to get my roots done because in my experience of Brighton hairdressers I just can't find a fabulous colourist, it doesn't matter how little or how much I pay. PS I had to give 1 star for this review, I suppose the one star would go the the Aveda hair products they use in Shine, they certainly resstored the condition. But the salon itself is awful, no towels to wrap around your head after washing, only something that looks and feels like a dishrag. Their LED/fluorescent lighting is useless especially to judge hair colour under. I'm all for 'green' businesses... but hair salons need bright, clean and flattering lighting. PS If my profile pic is the one with pink hair..... it's a wig!!! Wish my hair looked that good lol!!!

If you want your hair damaged for years to come I recommend this place. The hair colouring turned…read moregreen, it was patchy and uneven. They leave a visible line where your hair colour ends and where the bleach starts. And when going back for a fix or advice he became aggressive and defensive about his terrible job. I would HIGHLY recommend going to a professional. Ended with a hospital trip with burning and damaged scalp. No hate but this was the experience I was given and I just don't want others to have the same experience I had.

Do not use - I can honestly say this is the rudest place I have ever been. My fringe is uneven and…read morereally short in places and the back of my hair is different lengths. When I complained by phone about the cut, I was told it was my fault as I said it was okay before I left. I didn't want a blow dry so it had just been dried to the side I didn't see how uneven it was until I got home. I had asked for parking costs to come back as it is expensive to park and I am out of work. I was only having it cut for an interview. He didn't want to see pictures and told me if I came back I could park outside in the loading bay for it to be put right as it would only take a couple of minutes. As he constantly told me it was my fault not his, I decided not to go back as I was too worried that it might be worse. He didn't apologise once or accept any responsibility and was very intimidating.

I've been coming here since I last summer when I was looking for a new barbers and saw some reviews…read moreon here. Dave and the guys are all really awesome, do a great job, have some dope music on in the background too! Dave usually cuts my hair and is really slick with a pair of scissors and trimmers. Its £25 for a cut, which to be honest, is great as it usually takes an hour for me, and that also includes a wash and blow dry too. As a bonus, there is a record store downstairs in the basement, with loads of rare finds over an expansive range of sub/ genres. I'd recommend booking at least a few days in advance as they are really busy most of the time.

WARNING Do NOT go to…read morethe trainee. He spent TWO HOURS on the WORST HAIRCUT I HAVE EVER HAD. Ignored my basic instructions completely. I've had to shave my head. The trainee discount made it ten pounds - which was still a complete rip off.