When it comes to hairdressers it can be scary to try somewhere new, and particularly somewhere…read moreindependent. I always stuck to chains like Headmasters and Tony & Guy in the past because I felt like I would get a consistent service, but it ended up costing over £110 for half a head of highlights and a trim! Anyway, someone recommended this salon to me and I haven't looked back. Vilma, the owner, is an excellent colourist and stylist and I've never yet been disappointed. She is also really lovely and the salon has a relaxed, friendly vibe. Stylish rather than trendy I would say, and not trying too hard to be cool like some others do. The prices are very reasonable and there are always great deals on. My two sisters also get their hair done there and one of them lives in Deptford so it must be good for her to travel all that way!

I just got back from Shine salon in Morden. I wasn't getting my hair done this time but I went to…read moresee my sister make the change from blonde to a more natural brown. I love that I can just go along and have a chat and not feel like I'm in the way like you do at some salons. The owner, Vilma is lovely and she is a fantastic colourist and stylist. I love my hair every time. It's a really natural shiny blonde (if I do say so myself!). She even made the blonde to brown thing work without the awful murky in-between stage which is pretty impressive! I also get my nails done with TLC Nails and Beauty in the upstairs salon which is great. I never thought my nails could look nice until I went there. Anyway, I can't recommend this place enough, so if you're sick of paying for overpriced chain salons like Headmasters give Shine a try.

I've been here with a friend when she was getting her eyebrows down. The queuing system was very…read moresimple; you're giving a number and take a seat until you're called up. It only costed £2 for her to do her eyebrows and it was done very well, very quickly. We weren't waiting for long and the staff were very friendly. The salon has also been visited by Shilpa Shetty herself! I would recommend this salon.

Went there for waxing yesterday and the whole experience was horrendous. They don't have hot wax…read morefor Hollywood and the beautician, a middle aged women was very rude throughout the process. She was not pulling the hair properly and when I said it is painful, she said now I know! When I told her she left some hair, she said it's too late and when I asked her for scissors, she just handed it to me . I requested her to do it as it was not practical for me to do it myself as I was unable to see hair properly, she coldly said she won't do it, what if she cut my skin!! My whole skin was left sticky as they don't clean. When I was dressing up, she didn't leave the room and told me I have to rush.. how ill mannered is that... Never ever go there.. it's cheap but not even worth a penny.

Brilliant place. I have tried almost every hairdressers in a 20 mile radius and this is where I…read morehave settled. My hair is a pain it's curly (ish), browny-red (ish) and I am almost never happy with the result.until I came here. They are friendly, knowledgable and very good at taming my unruly locks! They are open every day (including Sundays) and really late (I think until about 9pm) several days a week to help accommodate those of us who work. As a bonus you get a cuppa and a choccie biscuit too!

I used to live in Sydenham and have used OTT since I was at school, many years ago, I love the way…read morePaula cuts my hair and I really miss them. When ever I go to London for a visit I get my hair done at OTT and just recently I treated myself to a fish foot spa which was bliss after a long drive. I've never been disappointed !

Donny at Sutton Rush does my hair and every time he does it I come out feeling pretty dandy about…read moremyself. Great hairdresser. Always enjoy a good laugh and convo. He gets the hair the style I want everytime! If you want an awsome cut try him out! :D

The best hairdressers I've been to in a long time. I get my cut done by Lucille, who is excellent,…read moreand the colour is always really well done too. Everyone is very friendly, and you get offered drinks and magazines, so it is a relaxing experience. It can get a bit pricey, but they do offers at certain times of the year and if you wait for them, it's not bad at all. I made the mistake of getting my hair cut by my mum's hairdresser in the summer, and so had to go to Rush to get it put right again.

absolutely ruined and fried my hair. all i asked was a trim (bob). i wanted to cry as soon as i…read moreleft the shop.

Hairdresser was competent, however a certain caution in his movements implied that he wasn't used…read moreto cutting female hair. I find experienced hairdressers tend to shove you around a bit more! Prices were very reasonable (£17 for a short medium hair wash and trim) however this was reflected in the hair cut.

I was able to get my daughter a very last minute appointment for a cut and blow dry today - I was…read moreso impressed from the moment I stepped through the door. Genuinely lovely customer service from everyone who dealt with us. My daughter was really well looked after and thoroughly enjoyed having her hair washed in the massage chair! Lauren did a great cut and the shop owner completed the session with a stunning blow dry and style. The price was fantastic and the experience was a positive one. We'll be back!

I am a definite Headmasters convert! After a year and half of being told that lightening my…read morepreviously dyed dark hair would be "too hard" (all mainly from Sassoon) or that lighter hair wouldn't suit me by other hairdressers I finally found someone to do the job! Jo from Headmasters had no problem understanding what I wanted and doing it perfectly. I haven't been this happy with my hair since seeing my usual hairdresser back in the states. I will definitely be going back to see Jo again!

This salon is absolutely amazing! After having my hair completely stuffed up twice by another…read moresalon, I was on my way to buy a box dye when I quickly ran into this salon to ask them for advice on what I should do. It must have been fate that Celia was working that day because she sat me down, was so kind and made me feel so much better about the situation. (I was in tears!) She made time to fit me in the next morning and she somehow turned my over bleached blonde hair into a perfect natural balayage. She is a hair magician and I highly recommend going to her or one of the other girls to get your hair done.

My friend had visited this salon and her hair looked perfectly fine so I though i would give it a…read morego. I visited the salon once for a consultation for a cut and colour, and somehow the lady i spoke to manage to talk me out of all the services all together. I'm not a sucker for a sales pitch - it completly turns me off. I stop listening, i come to the hairdressers to relax not be hassled. Anyway that being said i tried this salon again on one of the late bookings for £20. The hairdresser was pleasant enough, and to my liking didn't try and sell me anything. You can expect a decent cut, and i would definitely return. If you can get a last minute appointment it is great value for money.

Felt like my stylist couldn't wait to get rid of me to be honest, maybe because I wasn't a regular…read more The toilet is through the staff area where everyone was eating lunch (a little awkward), and the washing basins are also adjacent to there. Consequently both areas smelled of microwave food which was unpleasant. An OK haircut in an environment I wouldn't rush back to - high balham prices.

Laura did a very nice job on updating my short haircut, and it was easy to discuss what I wanted…read morewith her. I got a last-minute appointment, and was seen by her as soon as I got in. Everything's very clean and bright, it's in a nice area of downtown Balham, and they're happy to bring an individual bottle of cold water for you. They take tips on your card, if you want.

Fantastic place Brilliant staff There so helpful and welcoming, couldn't do anymore for you, my…read morehair feels brand new fanatic cut and colour thank you soo much girls

From the owner: Sinlei's is a unisex hairdressers. specialising in colour, cutting and extentions.read more