The salon is a bit farther from the city centre but the ride is absolutely worth it! Actually, I already had 2 attempted appointments scheduled with other hairdressers closer to the city centre but both got cancelled by them at very short notice, and I was quite disappointed but in the end this was my luck because I ended up trying out Leona's salon!
I came in to just ask for an appointment as soon as possible, and the woman at the reception desk as it turned out Leona herself looked at the clock and said: I could do it now if you like. Wow! That was really great after the big frustration with the other hairdressers! I wanted some blonde highlights for my hair, and I knew this takes a while, so it was especially nice and flexible of her to squeeze me in between the next appointments. The salon looks rather plain-vanilla but welcoming, tidy and clean.
The consultation was very professional but also tailored to my rather problematic hair which is naturally curly, therefore also quite dry, and additionally very fine. In my hair I still had some remaining old, half grown-out highlights, which didn't make the case easier for a hairdresser. However, she managed to find the perfect solution of 2 different blonde shades (a light blonde shade and a golden blonde one) to make my hair ultimately look naturally blonde like summer sun has bleached it softly! I am very happy with the result!
Leona has a lot of power and great passion for what she is doing. As a client you get the impression it's not just only a job for her. The service is excellent and her technical skills very competent, I felt I was in very good hands.
As I am a postgrad student, I have to look after my expenses but Leona's prices are really good value for money especially compared to other hairdressers in Oxford. She also offers student discount and other special prices (e.g. discount for the cut and blow-dry of my very fine hair). I looked around for a good and trustworthy hairdresser for quite a while but now I'm sure I found the one!
Leona's salon beyond the city centre for me definitely an insiders' tip! read more