got a perm and cut for £135 and left looking worse had same thing before but this time looked like an eedjit read more

Cheynes - that's how they let me leave - Hair Salons Near Me - Edinburgh, EDH

Good hair cut, high price! You might think that prices and cuts go hand in hand, but I bet to differ. Can't deny that Karl did a very good job, and at the same time I feel I paid a bit too much. You might think what is too much? More than £100 I would say. Got similar service for half the price for highlights and cut. Maybe it's the norm nowadays, who knows. Overall impression: I felt a bit claustrophobic in there. Very small place, Lots of people: 7 Hairdresser, 3 Assistants, and all the clientele. It felt like that the shop overlaid bookings. Some customers turned up earlier than expected and my hairdresser had to excuse himself to talk to them quickly (what was a polite thing to do). However, I felt like there was not enough attention on one person, as everybody was rushing around, trying to do their job as efficient and fast as possible. There were children, lots of them. The receptionist was a bit too impersonal for my taste. It felt like I am a piece on a conveyor belt and am pushed through and passed on to get to an end result. Nevertheless, she did her job professionally. Cut: As mentioned, Karl did a very good job. He is very attentive to your needs and tries to do his job as precise as possible. He loves what he does, which makes it easier to make his customers happy. If you choose Cheynes, then ask for Karl. Others: I liked the massage chairs, which are downstairs, where you get your hairs washed. Took me a while to get used to, but it works fine. read more

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I have been going to the Bruntsfield salon for several years and can't rate them highly enough. I have had cuts and colours from a range of their staff, all have been excellent, so that I never worry if my usual stylist is unavailable when I need a trim. I would also mention the Kerasilk treatment I had with Maxine in Aug 2021. I wish I had done this years ago. My hair is straight and used to be glossy but as it has gone grey it has become frizzy and harder to manage, even when I colour it carefully. I had tried all manner of expensive products on it, but thought carefully before investing in Kerasilk, given the cost. However it is the best money I have ever spent on my hair. It transformed the condition and appearance. Initially for the first week or two it was so well conditioned that my previous products were much too heavy and weighed it down, but as I adapted to that and my hair settled after the treatment, it has simply looked like the shiny hair I had when I was younger, and has been amazingly easy to look after and style. Six months on, the benefits are still considerable, and I am starting to hope my hair is permanently treated. I fully expect to have to repeat this treatment again at some point in the future, but I don't think I will need it soon, and I will gladly invest in Kerasilk again when the time comes. read more

Damn you Cheynes with your good hairdressers who have great craic and your expensive prices! Seriously though - I go through cycles with my hair. I have it short, get tired of having to STYLE it regularly so spend years growing it our, wear it long for ages, get tired of NEVER styling it, and cut it short again. I recently entered a short phase. To go short, I went to not-Cheynes and yes, got my hair cut off but no, didn't really like the cut. It was kind of a bob, and you really can't sport a curly bob when you're 30. You look like a mom, or a child. With my brother's wedding around the corner I went to Cheynes. I'd had Craig cut my hair a few times and was really happy with how he cut it, but I decided I was too cheap and too hair-lazy to keep it up. Craig was busy when I was free so they got me an appointment with Lloyd. Lloyd took one look at my hair, read my mind, and got what I wanted. He explained exactly what he was going to do, did a quick all over cut and then took his time refining it. While he was cutting, someone decided to put on Phil Collins and the next 20 minutes were spent reminiscing about Genesis and half making fun/half loving the music. So, not only was my time in the chair a total giggle, but UGH the cut was amazing. It's like, really good. It's exactly what I wanted. Lots of hairdressers cut curls with the expectation that you will just straighten your hair anyway, it's weird. From Lloyd I got a proper cut that was meant to improve the volume and shape of my hair. BUT, it was just about £60. I have spent too long luxuriating in my £14 haircuts and £60 was a slap in the face, especially considering I'll need to get it cut more now that it's short and has a style that needs maintained. So, full marks on doing a great job cutting my curls. Minus one star for the price, which to be fair is probably standard for the "director" level of a salon these days. read more

Cheynes at York place is the place to go for cuts or colours. Can't thank Cleo enough for turning my tragic hair into magic hair just in time for Christmas. Would highly recommend to even the fussiest of clients. Well done team read more

I am a bit fussy about where I get my hair cut but am willing to give new places a try. I tried here and, although the cut was okay, it felt a bit like I was part of a production line. I remember when Cheynes was just starting out and it was more of an intimate affair and I think it is maybe just a victim of its own success in that it is always very busy but I am not convinced that you can get a really good cut and finish in 20 minutes. The girl who I got was nice enough but not very chatty nand didn't even seem too concerned if I liked the cut or not. I don't think I will be rushing back any time soon. read more

I am extremely picky when it comes to hairdressers though happily travel from Renfrewshire over to Edinburgh (my old stomping grounds) to get my hair done at this salon. I don't get a scissor happy hairdresser who ignores my views on my hair, I get great chat and love the massage chairs. I used to pay a bit more in Glasgow for much less service so happy to take an afternoon out to get a good cut with people I actually like rather than go to a bullying salon for an okay cut. read more

I rang in the morning on the off chance I could get an appointment and thankfully they had a cancellation. All the staff were welcoming and very chatty. I was brought quickly to get my hair washed where they had amazing massage chairs!! For this alone I was happy! When I was brought back upstairs Kal the hairdresser talked me through what he was going to do. As I normally have an overgrown fringe everytime I go a hairdresser (as I go so irregularly) it is often hanging wet over my face which isn't always the nicest feeling, but Kal purposely cut it first so I didn't have that problem. A really enjoyable experience overall with a great haircut (I can finally see again now my fringe is cut), and because I had asked for a stylist when I rang they gave me stylist prices when I paid even though Kal was a much more experienced hairdresser :) read more

I wanted to dye my hair the same color as this wig I really like- I came in for a consultation, And as soon as I stepped for in the door I sensed a hostile environment. I noticed a sign on the wall claiming how great their service was and that 'they listen to every customer' --I can say with no doubt it was absolutely wrong. The lady at the desk would not let me finish a sentence, constantly jumping to conclusions. For example I pulled out the box with the wig in it for colour reference and she interrupted me and yelled "we don't cut wigs" I went on to explain to her it's for colour reference. Although she said "don't let me interrupt you again" it didn't take another sentence out my mouth for her to jump to conclusions without letting me finish. She continued to explain to me as if I was a child how the process worked- she took a strand of my hair for testing and took me back to the desk to get my details. She asked for my number and I forgot to mention the 0 and she interrupted me yelling in front of the whole salon. I asked for the strand back and left. If you're looking for a nice cut/ colour I highly recommend Bau in Tollcross or Sassoon In Glasgow. read more

I walked right by Cheynes on my way to another salon, Kimiko, which ended up being closed. So I turned right around and headed back to Cheynes. And I'm glad I did! Thanks to a cancellation, I was able to be seen to within 2 minutes of walking in. I had my hair washed and massaged by Maxine, who was very sweet and personable. Karen, who I assume is a senior stylist, saw to my hair. She was a dream of a hairdresser, let me tell you. She really listened to what I was describing and ACTUALLY PULLED IT OFF! I have a WONDERFUL cut that I'm THRILLED about, plus I bought a leave-in conditioner I'm pumped about using. In all my haircutting days, no stylist *EVER* talked me through a cut. Karen would explain what she was doing and, informally, ask if that was ok with me before she did anything "drastic". Uh, YEAH! And I nearly fell out of the seat when she said, "You know your hair better than I do." I thought that all stylists assumed they knew more than us, lowly others, so that's why our haircuts looked *nothing* like we asked for in the first place. I had a lovely experience at Cheynes and I've already made my follow-up appointment. I had to give them 4 stars because the price was a bit steep (£50) and came as a surprise when I was paying, but I would have been fine if I was forewarned. read more

I get nervous getting my hair cut and have resigned myself to going to trainee nights, so at least I haven't shelled out too much on the experience. Cheynes Academy operates in their various salons once a week and their student staff are professional with the right balance of consultation and 'where are you going on your holidays' chat. I recommend Jenni who works at Drumsheugh and Lothian Road. read more

Had hair coloured and cut at Cheynes in Bruntsfield by Fiona. Love it !!! Will definately go back. All the staff were friendly , courteous and helpful. Thanks fiona and Co. read more

Very happy with Kal who did my hair today. I had long, thick curly hair that the best of hairdressers fight with but he did good. Happy and will go back ;) read more

I've tried many high end hairdressers throughout the years, but keep coming back to Cheynes and in particular Craig Hibberd at the Bruntsfield branch. To be fair I've now know Craig for several years from when he worked at George street many moons ago to currently heading up the team at Bruntsfield. I've tried Toni & Guy, Charlie Miller & Vidal, but have to say that not only do I have a great haircut each time I visit, but I'm also treated like royalty and made to feel special on every visit by not just Craig but the whole team. From Amanda on reception to the juniors and other stylists always asking how I am etc. Couldn't recommend any more, give them a try. Allan Gunn read more

I have been visiting Cheynes for around three years now and always look forward to my 6-8 weekly visits. The Bruntsfield salon has a great atmosphere my hairdresser Blair is amazing. He is always very attentive to my hair needs and I always leave the salon feeling a million dollars. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend this salon and particularly Blair to all my friends and family. read more

I've only ever had colour done at Cheynes. Having very little previous experience of colour, and wanting to go lighter, I had a consultation and took the plunge. I was aware that it would take time to get my hair as light as I would like, however I ended up with patchy colour and found that I was charged for highlights when I was actually just having my root regrowth done (I only found this out later when I queried the treatments I was having with another salon). It is pricey, even with discounts. The staff are friendly and appear to be well trained, however I for one would appreciate a bit more explanation for what's happening to my hair rather than being unhappy afterwards. I ended up having a repair job done at a different salon which I was far happier with. read more

Been getting my hair done here for years by Craig Hibberd and wouldn't dream of going anywhere else. Fantastic staff, talented at what they do and really make you feel welcome, with a smile, friendly chat and a lovely coffee. I always enjoy my visits to this salon, Craig and his team make me feel welcome and looked after and best of all I leave with great hair and a smile. I honestly couldn't recommend this salon highly enough. read more

I used to goto Craig Hibberd from Cheynes on George Street, Edinburgh. Thankfully after a bad haircut I managed to find him again managing the Bruntsfield branch. I hadnt been for a long time and it has reminded me why i went in the first place, its so nice to have a decent haircut with someone who understands my hair properly, im looking forward to being a regular again and being happy with my hair! read more

Popped in for a fringe trim and to check them out as a potential new salon as I'm new to the area. The cost of the trim was a reasonable £8. I explained to the hairdresser, Lloyd, that I just needed a tidy up before I sat some job interviews. I also asked him if he felt we should cut in a full fringe, as I'd had the length at the back shortened by 3 inches before relocating from London and wondered if the front should be changed as well. He said it didn't need it and suggested we proceed with a tidy up of the long (ear-length) layers at the front. I agreed. I was therefore surprised when he cut a significant amount at eyebrow level, leaving the overall look quite disjointed. Lloyd himself was pleasant enough but didn't seem particularly engaged. So, all in all, not a disaster cut, but disappointing, and I'll try one of their competitors before I'd go back. read more

After being convinced by a friend to try her hairdresser, Paterson SA, to have my hair coloured, I quickly realised that "you don't know what you've got till it's gone".... Craig Hibberd from Cheynes at Bruntsfield has being doing my hair for the last ten years and it wasn't until I ventured elsewhere that I realised just how good he is! He knows exactly how I like my hair, I don't even have to ask. I never leave the salon feeling tired out from my experience like I did at Patersons when I was there for 3 and a half hours for a half head of colour (which by the way only lasted around 2 weeks - compared to when Craig does my hair and it looks great for at least 6!) As well as this, he always brightens up my day by making the experience not only relaxing but fun (if he wasn't a hairdresser I'm sure he'd love a job as a comedian). His team at Bruntsfield are great too, they are so welcoming and they know all the clients by name, not just there own. For them it is clear that going to the hairdresser is much more than just having your haircut - the atmosphere, the way your are treated and obviously how well they do your hair are all taken into account. I feel guilty I ever imagined Craig and the salon at Bruntsfield could ever be topped. I guess I assumed that all hairdressers would provide the same kind of service as I am so used to the fabulousness with Craig. I highly recommend Cheynes at Bruntsfield to anyone and I will be sure to take my friend there, just to show her what she is missing!! read more

Oh what can I say I went in for cbd and blondhighlights and came out with a v bad cut and dull brown lowlights, I went back to a different salon on their request whereupon I was treated very hostile and was made to feel I had asked for a bad cut and colour, I was in my 37years of going to salons Im now 43 amazed and realy uspet at the way I was spoken to, anyway I was promised to brighter hair even though they thought it was fine well they said it was much better when they had finished but I am now left with ginger highlights just cant believe it especially when the end of colour 5inchs was already blonde and I just asked them to match it Im faced with growning the mess out especially as it is now in bad condtion due to the amount of colour they put it Never again if you want to go to a conveyer belt and be felt like your a number and come out with completely what you didnt ask for go to Cheynes Thanks very much for ruining my hair read more