Regiane def does some of the best nails in town. She does amazing acrylics and honestly my nails…read moreare legit SO healthy underneath. I usually have pretty short nails, but I've def changed lengths whenever I wanted to. Here's a collection of my fav ones. Tell her Tisha sent ya!

From the owner: 5* Rated Hairdressing and Beauty Salon in Colchester.read more

This is my experience and mine alone. That of other customers may differ…read more A while ago I had my extensions done here, several times, by a lady named Rachael (Rachel?). Whilst the salon itself, and quality of her work, cannot be faulted, her interpersonal skills WITH ME (NOT others) were horrendous. First of all, she was half an hour late for our first appointment, for which she didn't apologize or even offer an explanation. Secondly she was consistently rude towards me. I have a disability, in addition to social anxiety, which I told her about from the outset; she honed in on these things and kept making fun of me for them (this was even confirmed afterwards by a friend who attended one of the appointments with me; as expected, Rachael (sp?) was all smiles with my friend). Rachael (sp?) even went so far as to blame me for her "getting in trouble" for booking an appointment with me. I watched her interact with colleagues and other customers, with whom she was the picture of amicability. When I confronted her about this (after our final appointment) she said I deserved [to be bullied] because I was "weak". I only returned in the first place because, at that time, I wasn't aware of any other decent hair extensionists in the area. Given the choice I absolutely wouldn't have, on account of this particular stylist. It's a shame that a decent salon, and skilled work even by the person in question, can be devalued because of certain people's attitude. I don't know if Rachael (sp?) still works with Alter Ego, but if she doesn't I would consider giving the place a chance again.

From the owner: Alter Ego Hair Design, Hairdressers in Colchesterread more

Straws is utterly fantastic, there is not any other words for it. (Well, from a student's point of…read moreview anyway) It has recently opened on Southway, next to the Playhouse and The Dirty Penguin. However, it is tucked away next to Wilkinsons, and if you didn't previously know about it you wouldn't know it was there. This was a good thing when it first started out, but now the secret is out! Straws is famous with students for it's £1 shots. All night, all shots! So this small respectable bar has become the heaving hub of the student pre-night-out culture. It is literally tiny, with about a 50 (at a push) capacity, so is not the best place to go if you're looking for a quiet drink, however if you're going to get cheaply tipsy in preparation for a heavy night then this is the place to be.

Lovely friendly staff. Good competitive pricing. No booking, just walk in & take your turn!read more

Premium hairdressing with a premium pricing. Friendly staff and a professional service.read more

I have been to Thomas Campbell twice now and each time had a different stylists. I have been…read moreextremely please with the cut and colour both times. The salon is modern with a pleasant atmosphere I would recommend this salon.