both me and my daughter go to hair associates, after moving into the area we couldnt find a decent…read morehair dresser. a friend recommended hair associates and i have never looked back, with its warm and welcoming atmoshpere and helpful stylists,i always feel confident when changing my style or colour, i always recommend hair associates to my friends

I am always on the look out for new places to get my hair done and whilst strolling through town I…read morethought I would pop in and book an appointment. I had every intention of booking but something about the place just put me off. It is really nicely laid out; it's huge actually with light and airy windows. A perfect spot to people watch while getting your hair cut. It is quite a bit more than I would usually spend and that puts me off a bit, as does the slightly scary look I get from one of the stylists who are all standing around talking. Anyway something put me off enough that I just left with a card and scuttled out saying I would call them, of course I never did. http://beautytruthsnotuglylies.blogspot.com/

I responded to an advert on Facebook posted by Jess Thornton requesting highlights models for 1…read moreo'clock today. My phone number was taken and I assumed I was booked in. I arrived to the salon and sat until 1:25 when eventually Jess approached me and asked who I was etc. 25 minutes late and she returned telling me that she didn't know what had happened but the student already had a model. I've wasted time and money coming to the salon which I won't be reimbursed for. I received a phonecall from the manager to apologise and explain that taking someone's number doesn't mean they are booked in. They are simply added to a database and the students are supposed to confirm the time with clients. Jess never explained any of this and has completely wasted my my time. Do not bother with this salon, they just waste your time and won't reimburse you when you don't get your treatment.

Well..... I don't know about you but, I find it difficult to find a quality hairdressers who can…read moretake my instructions and ideas on board and create the style I actually want and not their version of what I asked for! At Renaissance Hair in Leed, I received what can only be described as five star client service! I was late for my appointment and they were so accommodating and nothing was too much trouble. Liz stepped in to cut my hair which was a restyle and she did a fantastic job, providing exactly what I asked for and it's a long time since I walked away from z salon with a genuine smile on my face. They are a little pricey, but I didn't mind paying as the cut, and their treatment of me was worth every penny. I will definitely be back soon. Give them a try, I'm convinced you'll also walk away happy!!! 10/10 from me!

Hairdressers have always been a bit of a worry for me, ever since a harrowing experience in my…read moreteens when I asked for 'The Rachael From Friends' cut on my long hair, and ended up looking like I'd been attacked with hedge trimmers. While living in Leeds, I've flitted from salon to salon on a budget, never really ending up completely happy with my haircut or hairdresser. One day after looking at Google reviews, I decided to give Renaissance a try, and boy am I glad I did! I was booked in with George, who asked me loads of questions about what I wanted, what I did and didn't like about my hair, how I style it, etc. George was really friendly, offered to get me a drink (including wine or beer - how good is that?!), and just completely made me feel at ease. I was really happy with my hair when George had finished - it looked exactly like I had in mind. I've been back several times now and been really happy each time, it finally looks like I can stop flitting from salon to salon! It wasn't expensive either, though I think it's recently increased to around £34.

Whilst back up North I had the great idea to get my hair cut. Well it's meant to be cheap up here,…read moreisn't it? So like any good little Yelper I searched for hairdressers in my locality of Leeds (I'm not crazy enough to try closer Bradford). Jam Hair's 4 star and above reviews and £21 for a haircut sold it to me, but now I see that they were written in 09 and I'm thinking that I should have been paying a bit more attention. Bad little Yelper. When I called for an appointment the only hairdressers available were £27 and £29 respectively... well still O.K I thought, so I went ahead and booked. Unfortunately when I arrived I was greeted with about as much enthusiasm as if I had just walked in and tried to sell double glazing. With an interior ecchoing a cross between Crystal Maze's 'Future' zone and a scene from Dallas, I was beginning to wonder what I'd let myself in for. The customer service did pick up as my hairdresser, Simon, was lovely and chatty and not too overbearing, but his technique was unfortunately not as good as his chit chat. I have quite a mane of hair and asked for layering and a swept side fringe, all of which he gave me, yet there was still that certain something missing. It just looks rather, well... f... l... a... t... Which is a shame and perhaps acceptable at £21, but you really hope for more for £29 cut. In more professional salons, they've also attempted more elaborate blowdrying for a similar price, but here it was similar to what I can manage by washing it with Fairy Liquid on a camping trip and letting dry in the Northerly winds. If I'd have asked for a Kate Bush maybe I'd have liked it. But I didn't. They seemed to stock most Kérastase products, but unfortunatley none were recommended to me so I left empty handed. Perhaps Jam Hair would be fine if you do manage to book a £21 hairdresser and just need a trim, but on the whole, this salon didn't leave the greatest of impressions.

5 stars are well deserved.for Jam Hair...I would award 6 stars if I could, Jam Jar offers a cut…read morewith sensitivity to customers needs as well as vast knowledge of current fashion and trends. Jam Hair's staff cut modern and contemporary styles as well a sophisticated tussles and edgy pixie crops. What ever it is you are after you can guarantee the finished result will look straight out of vogue magazine.Forget Toni and Guy who cut the same trend cuts, Jam Hair is the place to be! The salon uses the latest equipment from Kerestace products, to GHD curlers and straighteners. A dodgy hair cut from here is just not possible. You pay for quality at the salon with a cut costing £16-£30 depending on the style. I personally feel hair is a very important part of an image and therefore is worth spending a bit of cash on!! I try not to be superficial, but what I just adore about Jam Hair is the decor, furnishings and lighting. Some say it's pretentious but I love it. It is hard to distinguish weather it is a nightclub or hairdressers as you drive past some days. The atmosphere is moody with dark lighting broken up by barred neon lights creating an almost Matrix like feel. As well as being a fashionable setting is it sophisticated and gives us ladies a real feeling of being pampered!

Just had my hair cut and coloured by Haim. The whole experience was really good from start to…read morefinish. Lovely salon, felt I was in very capable hands. Haim is a perfectionist and understood exactly what I wanted. Will definitely go back to Ego.

The perfect place to go if you want to pose, as the name suggests. Fully glass fronted so you get…read morethe full goldfish bowl effect all the stylists and receptionists resemble extravagant members of the Hollyoaks cast with various colours, textures and tangents to their hairstyles. Comfortable, clean, new, posh and a lovely price tag to fit. Go here if your ego requires your hair to represent you, as a person.

Debbie is a hairdresser with over 10 years experience, previously based in her own salon in the…read moreMerrion Centre. She is now working mobile, although she lives in Morley she is happy to travel around Leeds. I'm really impressed with my cut, Debbie listened to what I wanted and previous problems I've had with cuts because of my thick hair. She is absolutely lovely, really friendly and we had a good natter whilst she was cutting. I will definitely use her again, especially as her prices are excellent - starting at just £7.50 for a dry cut.

From the owner: mobile hairdresser, specializing in men's, women's and children's haircuts. also offer highlights,…read morecolours etc. very competitive rates and flexible hours to suit you.

Generally, I am a very lazy person when it comes to my appearance. I rarely wear makeup, or…read morejewellery, and I never do anything with my hair beyond a wash and perhaps a quick hairdrying. I have often found myself the victim of over-zealous hairdressers who want to style me. On many occasions I have left the hairdresser with a haircut that looks amazing but I will be completely incapable of recreating it at home. The thing I hate the most though is straighteners. I have pretty straight hair as it is and when the power of straighteners is added to it the ends look like they could split someone's throat. As a result, I parted company with my old hairdresser when they openly disregarded my request to not have my hair straightened. With a apprehensive heart, therefore, I went in search of a new hairdresser and ended up with Darren at Mega City One. What a joy. He complimented the condition of my hair (most pleasing), paid attention and did exactly what I wanted. No straighteners, no hair spray, no nothing. On subsequent occasions, if he is at all unsure about what I mean, he shows a picture of what he is thinking so there are no unfortunate surprises when it comes to the mirror moment. And only 25.50, which to be fair I still consider a lot for a haircut, although I accept that my thoughts are out of kilter with the rest of world and 25.50 is actually pretty cheap. I even managed to persuade the boyfriend to give it a go, and naturally, he is frightened of getting his hair cut. Something to do with scissors nearby his face. The first time I had to go with him, but now he is happy to go on his own and as a result, now looks presentable for 78% of the year. Hurray!!

My favourite hairdressers in Leeds! Good value, relaxed atmosphere, and friendly. And the…read moreconversation is never awkward or forced. They'll take their time and make you feel welcome. I always leave with a cut I like and can manage. The only thing to remember is that it's cash only! I've always been put off by pretentious hair salons which are impersonal and make you feel like another person on the assembly line, and you should be so lucky to have your hair cut there... This place is definitely not like that. I'm so happy I found it and will be sad when I eventually move and have to give it up. It is a diamond in the rough!

Its nice to see salons like this popping up in Meanwood finally. A few years ago there was one tiny…read moreand unappealing option that I never tried in favor of heading into town. This hair dressers and beauty salon is professional looking but not too expensive. It does try to cover a lot of bases, offering waxing, nail treatments, hair cuts and colouring, facials, eye lash treatments, fake tanning and massage. They even have special packages and offers - wedding packages, make up lessons, NUS/OAP discounts and hospital staff. I can't speak for all the treatments but they do a good wax, offering underarm, half a leg and standard bikini for £20. The staff are friendly too. This salon is unisex so, importantly, offers many wax and beauty treatments to men as well as women

I am really disappointed this practice, my cousin received a mothers day voucher (regular client)…read moreand she rang at 9am the day after it expired and they would not honour it despite being a regular client. I have purchased vouchers ffrom here and will now boycott as they do not deserve the business as they have no loyalty to their clients.

For a little exploration out of town you can stumble across little shops that could save you a…read morepacket. Here the cost of a chop is round about half of what you'd pay elsewhere, the stylists are experienced ladies who earn their living of the return of regular customers so you can trust in their experience. Furthermore they hair do's are pretty stylish so you can be sure they understand the latest hair fashions. As for the nails, the girls looked a bit young and I wouldn't feel too confident entrusting my hand to them although I didn't try so really shouldn't comment, but I like to anyway.

Don't be fooled by the area or modest look of the place itself - the service, price and quality are…read moresecond to none! You won't find any other place like this in Leeds. I've been their customer for more than two years and so my friends and colleagues, and never come out of it disappointed. I've done there hair cuts, styling and colouring (all by Mrs Ela) and always got very stylish and delightful results. But the best one are gel fingernails done by younger lady, Miss Paulina. She is a real artist! All handmade and hand painted, unique, elegant and simply superb! Whenever I go everyone is praising my lovely fingernails and asks where I've done them. And it costs almost nothing in comparison to other places like this! This salon is the best kept secret in Leeds ;-) I am delighted customer and so are the others!

I've been back for a second appointment with Louise and, every time, just entering the salon is…read morelike a reunion with old friends. The welcome is always warm from each member of staff, and they always make sure you've a drink, a seat and something to read. Another point worth noting is that the coffee is real coffee, not instant, which is certainly an extra perk! The salon itself is light, impeccably clean, airy and a calming space to be. Every consultation I've had with Louise has been so informative, much more so than with any other salon I've been to, especially where colouring hair has been concerned. Reminders, such as the fact that the hair I have is many years old now so I've to look after it, are really useful - I rarely consider that my hair is so old, and obviously it's hard/nigh on impossible to fix broken hair, so the advice is very pertinent. Whilst I toyed with the idea of going blond (yikes!) the fact that it would be very tough on my long hair made me return to the striking red that I've come to love. On the first appointment, we lightened up previous home-dye jobs, to allow the colour to shine through. Looking through the booklet we discussed a mixture of the brightest and a slightly deeper red, and on both occasions it has looked utterly vibrant and beautiful! The quality of the dye used is fantastic, and has far out-lasted the sub-standard home-dye kits I've used before. Plus, I'm certain it's kinder to my hair! The process lasted, as expected, a few hours for the dying, washing and treatments. My hair felt wonderful afterwards, and it was a much needed revitalisation for my previously tired locks. Because my hair is so long now, styling is a little tricky, but with Louise at the helm I've come away with a great cut. Nothing overtly 'stylised', but I have the length tidied and intact, and a sweeping sort of fringe to shape my face. Parfait! The best bit? I barely have to do a thing for it to sit right, which is the biggest achievement -I'm not very good, or patient, with hair so that's wonderful for me, and certainly the mark of a talented stylist. Although pricing is on the higher end of the scale, the experience and care you receive is absolutely worth it. I would totally recommend the salon to anyone, especially if you're in need of advice. Give them a visit, and give yourself a proper pamper. It's a fantastic salon! Can't wait for my next appointment.

And again! What is going on with me! ? This place is just…read moregreat! no nonsense babbling about holidays or the like. I have got good film recommendations (Magic Mike (cheeky!) and Shutter Island), proper catch up and amazing hair. I would now like to take Shannon home so that she can massage my head every night. And as always Emma is freaking hilarious and artist of the hair world. Love you daaaarlings