Had an absolutely horrendous experience at FUNK on Burton Road. My husband booked an appointment this morning for 2.30. He clearly said on the phone wash, cut and restyle, I was sat next to him. We arrive at 2.25 and are told to take a seat. A lady is still having her haircut and is finished around 2.45. The owner, I belive her name is Nicola didn't speak to us once. After the lady had left she then proceeded to show who I imagine was the apprentice how to sort out a tray of items ready for another client. At 2.50 a lady walks in, a client Nicola obviously knows and she greets her and is chatting away, she then asks the apprentice to move my daughter so this woman can sit down! Still doesn't ask my daughter her name or speak to her directly. She then puts the Cape on her and I'm wondering why she isn't taking her to the sink to get her hair washed... She asks what she's having done and I show her the photo. The conversation went as follows: Her (looking at the photo) That's a full restyle Me: Yes that's what I booked in. Her: A man rang and booked and didn't say it was a restyle. Me: That was my husband I was sat next to him and he said wash, cut and finish. Her : This is shaved at the bottom? Me:... Yes? She then turns to my daughter and in the most patronising voice asks do you want it shaved at the back? My daughter replies yes (for the record my daughter has wanted a pixie cut since she was about 8. She is 10 now and I decided to get it done at the beginning of the summer holidays so it was a bit longer for school come September.) Nicola than asks my daughter again : Are you SURE you want it shaved? She then turns to me and says in a SUPER rude and patronising voice 'this is a lot of styling, she won't be able to do it herself, will you be able to do this for her everyday?' I told her I would and that I was quite capable of choosing which haircut is suitable for my daughter and that it was HER who chose the style. Nicola then proceeds in telling me at 2.55pm that the lady say next to me is booked in at 3PM. And that she doesn't think we will be able to do this. No apology. No offer to rearrange. She also admitted that it was booked in wrongly as she expected a dry cut that takes 15 mins. She basically told me she wouldn't be cutting my daughter's hair because had gotten off on the wrong foot No, she didn't cut my daughter's hair because she overbooked, prioritised the client she had booked in at 3pm because she knew her and because she spoke to me and my daughter like we were stupid and incapable of styling a simple pixie cut. I spent money on a taxi to get there, revived no apologies for the inconvenience and received completely awful service and manners from the second we walked in. I cannot recommend this place at all and actively suggest you avoid it as they obviously don't listen on the phone when making appointments, they have a poor appointment system, they over book, they are not friendly at all, no offer or a drink or magazine etc... They totally ignore you, don't ask your name and to stop it off she talked to me like something on her shoe when she realised we wanted a restyle (I imagine she was trying to put us off she she could just do a dry trim and get her next client in). My daughter has been looking forward to this all week as an end of school treat and she ended up crying her eyes out, she's a sensitive girl and the way Nicola spoke to her was horrible. Definitely won't be going back. read more

I am usually a customer at Hairlounge in Withington, however, they were not available to style my hair on the date needed as the shop closes early. I went to Funk on Burton Road which has longer opening times on that selected day and they were happy to help. I am so glad Hairlounge were not available to style my hair as Funk was absolutely fantastic .. From service to finish! I had a cut and blow dry, the stylist really knew what she was doing and knew how to achieve the look I wanted. As well as this it was around 12£ cheaper !! I will definitely be going back and would recommend it to anyone read more

I had my hair cut at Funk last week, It is a relatively small salon with only 4 seats for customers, but I personally like the homely comfort this brings, unlike some of the pretentious city centre hair dressers. The staff were nice and friendly too. I was seen promptly at my appointment time, after enjoying a well made coffee. My stylist understood exactly what I wanted and interpreted my request fairly skillfully. I only paid £25 too!! They are open till 8pm everyday so its handy to pop in after work, there is a small car parking area to the rear if you are driving. read more

It is located just end of Witihngton Village. I went there with viewing the qype site and I must say I am pleased with my result. I did 'wash and cut' and it costs 16 pounds which is really good value for money. The hairdresser knows what I want to do and he really did very well. I am often fed up with too expensive price with hair salon so I am very pleased with the cost performance and needless to say the cut! They open till 8 pm so you can go after work too. read more

Situated slap bang in the middle of Withington Village, Funk is a cute little hair and beauty salon which appears to cater mainly towards the huge student population living in the area. Like many of the other commenters here, I went to Funk based on the strength of the many positive reviews here on Qype. And I have to say that I was really satisfied with my experience there - the staff were attentive and chatty throughout my time there, and were very becoming with the compliments (I'm always a sucker for a person who tells me I look significantly younger than my actual age!). Also, the cut looked stunning. I left the salon feeling like a new woman - not bad considering it only cost me £25. A few points though - I did have to wait for 20 minutes before I was seen to by the stylist. Granted, I wasn't in a rush to be anywhere, and I was provided with coffee, biscuits and magazines, but this is probably something to take into consideration if you're thinking of going there. Also, they don't take cards - and having to run to one of the cash machines on Wilbraham Road in the pouring rain is a sure fire way to wreck your new hairdo! However, these are just minor gripes about what is essentially a cracking little salon. I know I'll certainly be giving the bargain-tastic Funk my custom next time my mop needs a trim. read more

I went to Funk on the strength of the above review by vickyp and was very pleased with my choice. I HATE going to the hairdressers usually so I'm generally pretty cautious about where I go. However I found that Funk had a relaxed, friendly, atmosphere and although modern wasn't too trendy like some of the salons I've visited in the city centre. Unlike vickyp, I didn't have any issues with my appointment time and there was only a short wait, during which time I was offered a drink and given a magazine to keep me occupied. I did go on a Tuesday morning though, so I guess that has something to do with it. The staff were very attentive and I got exactly the style I'd asked for - practically a replica of a cut I had last year that cost me £50 at a salon in town. At £22 for the cut and blow dry at Funk, I think I got a bargain. There's no doubt I'll be back there next time I need a haircut. read more

I seem to constantly be on the hunt for a good hairdresser and may have found the light at the end of the tunnel in Funk. Its quite a small hairdressers, just off Withington village, but I've been really happy with the cut I received there. Coming in under £20 is a must for these credit crunching times so I'm really happy with the value for money you get at Funk. It is a relatively small hairdressers with only 3 or 4 chairs, but I enjoy the personal feel you get as opposed to the larger salons where you float around in a sea of about 20 other clients. read more

I rang about a week in advance for this hairdressers to get a cut on a saturday. I'm new to the area and didn't know where to go at all. They were nice on the phone and i managed to get in for that saturday. they told me to arrive at 1 sharpish or my appointment would be given away ts which i thought was weird. Anyway, i busted a gut to get there on time only to have to wait 20 minutes. Which i didnt mind but it just would have been nice to be told it was going to be that late. Anyway the assistant hairdressers got me a drink and I waited. My hairdresser talked to me about what I wanted and was very thorough, basically i just wanted my hair to sit right so I could wear it down but i wasnt sure what cut I needed to do this. She was really helpful and explained what she was going to do and why. The cut took about 20 mins. The assistant washed my hair nicely and they both used lots of bedhead products which I like. She cut my hair really nicely and I paid an extra fiver for her to straighten it. It was £27 in all. She cut it really nicely and I would definitely go back there again. I was a bit annoyed about the wait but the cut was brilliant. The place was nice and tidy and decorated in a very modern way. There is a little car park out the back. read more

Love my hair done today by Nicola had an inch off with some layering and shaping around the face I feel like a New Woman Thank you and very reasonably priced read more

The sylist here did my hair and i honestly felt like a new wonam! They did such a good job and really explained to me how i could maintain the style easy, and the best products on the high st for my hair type. Very impressed! read more

i came to funk last week for a cut and blow dry, i was welcomed immediately and offered a drink however i was left waiting for almost half an hour which was a bit of an inconvenience. The stylist who cut my hair was really friendly and chatty and talked me through what she was going to do, the hair cut was not bad in its self despite some of the layers on the left side of my head being slightly longer than the other. I was dissapointed to see the professional shampoo and conditioner at the wash basin be refilled with a cheap supermarket brand prior to my hair being washed. This was misleading, cheap and DEFINATELY not worth £30 :( read more

I went to Funk based on the reviews above and I have to say I was extremely pleased. This place is unpretentious unlike some of the city centre hair dressers and the people were nice and friendly. My appointment was on a Wednesday evening and after a wait of about 15mins I was attended to. I had a hair consultation with the hairdresser (Nicola) and she was a lovely helpful lady. She exactly understood what I wanted and was very skillful with her sissors. She gave me a decent chop and suggested how to style it too. She wasnt pushy at all with any of the products and recommended some good ones too. Oh I must also give credit to the receptionist who was friendly and made me feel comfortable. Overall I would definitely recommend this place and will be going there for my future hair cuts. At £25 for cut and finish I thought it was a bargain! They are open till 8pm everyday so its handy to pop in after work. read more

I made an appointment and went to FUNK based on the reviews given on here and found that the prices were very reasonable and the cut I got was good but nothing special, although its now high maintenance, which isn't ideal. My main issue was the atmostphere, which is why I won't be returning. I didn't feel welcomed, I felt like I was passed from one person to the next from wash to cut to dry, with no explanation. I felt like an inconvienience and an outsider, and was quite frankly relieved to walk out of those doors! read more

I went a while ago based on all the good reviews and was really disappointed!! I will never be going back!! Everything was poor, from the hair wash (some lady with HUGE nails scrapping my scalp) to a rubbish cut -I asked for the dead ends to be cut but that I still wanted to keep the length and he cut about a millimetre off. I know I said I wanted to keep the length but this was ridiculous! I also made the mistake of asking for a sweeping fringe cut in and I had the most ridiculous tiny few strands of hair cut and brushed to the side - I spent the nect 4 month with my fringe pinned back. What a waste of time and money. read more

I love funk hair. Nicola is really friendly and she listens. She's a great stylist, with a good eye for detail. I really enjoy the warm atmosphere at funk. Excellent service and a great value for money read more

i went to funk hair looking forward to getting a new style and treating myself 'like us girls do :)' when i arrived at the salon i was asked if i wanted a drink 'which was given to me in a DIRTY cup :o' i was left sat waiting for 25mins before i was seen by the stylist (dont no her name long brown curly thin hair) even tho the salon was not busy and there was no one there having there hair cut..there was two girls sat behind a curtain while i sat in the front of the salon alone an had to find my own magazines..when my hair was washed it was awful the water kept going cold and REALLY HOT the women who washed my hair was really rough with me 'if your head sour defiantly don't get a wash and cut'.when i spoke to the stylist about the cut i wanted i felt i was talked out of what i really wanted i felt she didn't want to give me the cut i wanted so i was offered a trim and a side fringe to make it look different.i was really UN happy with my visit to funk hair an would not recommend to anyone i no.the magazines weren't great,dirty cups,un-tidy sections and tension in the air. read more