I have never had so much trouble with a hairstyle to date as with this one. But more vitally, I have never had so much trouble with customer service following a complaint (for any service). I was treated atrociously by staff. It seemed easy to arrange the hair-do to start but soon as there was an issue customer service quality immediately dipped and I was no longer treated well n'or kindly. I cover all detail in the attached photos which outline my entire written complaint. read more

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Only lunatics are allowed in, so it suits me just dandy - I jest of course or do I? No I'm completely jesting because I am hilarious with amazing comedic insight. Only reason why I went here was because I was getting a serious cause of mullet-itous and Yelpers have given the spot a lot of review love - so I booked. The staff are so friendly from the moment you go in till the moment you leave, just genuinely nice. Ruth is the woman. She explained to me what she was doing, why she was doing it whilst I devoured too many trashy magazines. "Ruth this is my favourite part about getting my hair done, reading trash, I never buy these things." Beautiful trash it was too. The jugs on that Jordan one! And there was something about Jennifer Anniston having a baby coach even though she doesn't have a baby... What else some couple in England that made me visually wince have been warned by the police to stop being so noisy with the lovemaking, I did wretch a little with that mental image - I know I am a bad person. Visually unappealing people are allowed to have sex too - I must accept that. Thoroughly happy with the hair cut. Very reasonable and I got a 30% discount if I bring a friend or family member... Nicely done. Thank you Dublin Yelpers for this find :) read more

Lunatic Fringe - Hair Salons Near Me - Dublin, D

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Last year, I broke up with my old salon so was in the market for a new place to get my hair cut. As most people know, it's pretty awkward when you first meet someone new. There's the normal chitchat about weather, where you're from, what you're up to, plans for the weekend. You want to be chatty, but not too chatty and you want to impress. At the same time, you don't want to lose sight of yourself and be a bit forceful so you can get what you want. Luckily, Lunatic Fringe was a great place to make a new relationship. I saw a few people here and each time had a good experience. Each member of the staff listened to what I needed and then offered their own suggestions. Like any good relationship, it's all about communication, and at Lunatic Fringe you feel a part of a dialogue, rather than being told what is going on. I can seriously say that I had the best haircut of my life here and now that I'm living somewhere else, tell my new hairdressers (I get around) how I want my hair cut based off of what I learned at Lunatic Fringe. This place is high on my recommendation list and I tell all my friends to go here! read more

Haircuts and hairdressers are notoriously hard to match together. I find myself oftentimes really upset, unhappy or downright pissed off coming out of one, because they haven't done what I asked, or they ignored what I asked. Lunatic Fringe was suggested to me by a friend last year and since then I won't use anywhere else. They are incredibly friendly and polite as you would expect. The chairs at the sinks have back massagers built in. You get a head massage as they wash you hair (all part of the cut price too). But what really recommends them for me, is that they are up front and honest with you about what you want to have done. During the cut they let you know what they are doing as they go along, so you dont have to ask uncomfortably. They check with you at various points about length and shape. You feel part of the process, something which I have so often been distanced from when getting my hair done. So i'd say if you're at your wits end with hairdressers give this place a try. Ask for Ella Shiva (amazing name right!!) or Ruth. They have never led me astray! read more

After a couple of years of three-hour ordeals at the hairdressing schools, I decided it was time to give my locks to a professional. I'd heard this was one of the places to go that knew how to deal with curly and wavy hair and I wasn't let down. I called in for a next-day appointment asking for someone who was good with curly hair. The receptionist booked me with Sheva; when I asked again if she knew how to deal with curly hair the receptionist answered, affronted, "She's one of our top stylists." That's not what I asked, but I didn't push. Sheva sat me down and listened to my requirements, including things like "holds up under a bike helmet" and "can you get the straightish front parts to go curly." She had different ideas than I'd come in with re both length and style, but was able to explain them clearly and tell me why my ideas wouldn't work. I'd always shied away from an A-line cut but she a) told me why it would be great for me using words like "motion" and "face shape" and b) offered a compromise: if I didn't like it she'd cut off the longer front parts. Her tone offered buckets of savvy and frankness with undertones of understanding. I got some magazines, and she made just a bit of conversation, managing to make me feel not awkward as well- cause where I come from, the hairstylists make conversation! It's rude to bury your face in mags! Not that I like either way, just sayin' it's a different set of expectations to get used to. She used lots of curl-specific techniques, which I have learned as they were being taught to students at the aforementioned hairdressing schools. I never once had a reason to fear. When she sat me under the dryer and started consulting with her next client, she still took the time after it was all done to come back and make 5-10 minutes of finishing touches until it was perfect in her eyes and mine. She also gave me styling tips as she was doing up my 'do. The cut's fantastic- a week later I'm still discovering great things about it. I'll definitely go back there again. Monday to Wednesday they offer a 10% student discount, too. read more

I am writing this update because Tamar, who is the Artistic Director for the Robert Chambers, has been in touch about my experiences at Lunatic Fringe. Her message was extremely apologetic and generous in terms of making up for it. I like that they have made an effort to make up for the experiences and I know they can get it right - remember there was one visit that went really really well for me. I have since found another salon that I am happy with, but if for any reason I need to change, I would give Lunatic Fringe another go. Especially when so much effort has been made to make things right. Good customer service will usually win me over. read more

I had a great experience here! I was reading through Yelp trying to find a good place to get a blowdry. My hair is natural and really curly, and here my options for a natural hair salon are basically nonexistent. I read the bios on the LF website and decided to go for it. I was placed with Eduardo, and emailed him to make sure that the texture of my hair would be okay. I didn't receive an answer but it was the night before so I knew it would be a stretch. I showed up the next day- it's easy enough to find, right on Grafton St. It's in a building with other hair studios but the floors are clearly labelled. I was greeted by Eduardo immediately and offered tea or coffee, which I thought was a great touch. He didn't freak out about my hair which encouraged me. The space itself is absolutely adorable, wonderfully designed and with windows that open up the room and provide views onto Grafton. While getting myself organised with my cape, the director Karl walked by and complimented my hair, chatting a bit. I thought it was nice that he was very hands on. He even observed part of my blowdry and talked with Eduardo about the process. The whole thing only took about an hour and a half (which is a record for me!). Eduardo had the perfect balance of communication down- not too much, not too little. When he went to give advice to another hairdresser about a customer's hair, he left me with another lady who I think was a trainee or something. I was a bit relieved when he came back, as he was quite a bit more confident in his skills. He definitely went the extra mile to make sure I was happy with the blowdry and didn't seem to rush through. The whole thing was 35 euro which was an incredible price! Unfortunately, I only checked in on Yelp at the end, and that's when I realised there was a discount for first check-in. But now I have an incentive to go back, so that's not too bad! read more

I found Lunatic Fringe on Yelp few month ago, it was the 1st hairdresser I went in Dublin! First at all, one of the only hairdresser in Dublin where they really make the effort to arrange you and book the appointment when you need, even if the have to stay open a little longer in the night, and I really appreciate that! Second point, the people are sooo kind! And, the most important, the result is always what I was looking for! read more

i researched the coolest stylist in Dublin as i knew we would be here for holiday. but this was a terrible experience. no one told us that my 12 year old's hair would be cut by a student. my child showed them pictures of what they wanted, and the stylist proceeded to cut off 4-6 inches of hair while my child had tears running down their face. and it looks NOTHING LIKE ANY OF THE PICTURES! and she just kept trying to fix it and it just kept getting worse and shorter. my child is crying as we speak three hours later - starting school in a weak with a terrible, uneven, haircut that is too short to even fix. and I paid $70. terrible terrible experience. read more

For years I was one of those people who bounced around from salon to salon and stylist to stylist. I was never 100% happy with the cuts I got, and even when I was satisfied, I always felt like it could be better. A year and a half ago, I rang up Lunatic Fringe as the latest instalment in my merry-go-round of salons. The salon itself is bright, airy and uncluttered, with friendly and polite staff. Looking out over Grafton Street from several stories up, there's a nice buzz and energy to the place. So the location and venue itself get top marks. I showed up for my wash-and-cut appointment and got stylist Eduardo Perez, a charming fellow who sat me down for a brief chat about what I wanted from my hair that day. After a few minutes consultation, Eduardo got to work, and 40 minutes later, I found myself coming away with one of the best cuts I've ever had. Eduardo has been my stylist ever since, and every single time I have been 110% satisfied leaving the salon. Friendly, knowledgable, and a perfectionist, Eduardo understands hair and what makes a good cut, and clearly takes great pride in his work. He understood my own hair better than I did from the very start, and has always been focused on giving the best service possible. With other stylists I've had, it often felt like they just gave the cut they wanted instead of the one I asked for. But Eduardo really listens and makes sure to understand exactly what you're looking for, and during the cut, it really feels like all his attention is on you. He is always realistic and honest in telling you what would and would not work, something which I have not experienced everywhere. I have directed a number of my friends to him, and they have all become regular clients also. Really can't recommend the guy enough! read more

amazing talented stylists! i was going to ireland for holiday and water to get a hair cut; this is the place. my hair looks beautiful! thank ya'll so much!! read more

Best hair cut I've had in years. I'm one of those who is never happy with the hair cut atfer I get it but I have to say Sinead who cut my hair yesterday did a great job. I took one star off cause they did leave me waiting 20 minutes but other than that I would definitely recommend the place. read more

I used to have a hair dresses there that I would always go to. He left, when I asked where he went they said they didn't know. So I asked else can cut curly hair. They gave me another guy. When I arrived and asked to cut it short and layered, he insisted of thining my hair with layers when I asked for regulate layer. In the end he did what he wanted. He also was asked to leave it long at the front and he ignored that too!! And he cut my hair with a blade! Something that is more appropriate for straight hair. Now I look like shit! I have no curled and no volume! I look like a 15 year old boy. They said it was free of charge but no body bother to apologise to me for the fact that he didnt listen to me and messed me up for about 4 month. They didn't want to tell me where did my hairdressers go cause they didn't want to loose a costumer.. we'll now they lost me read more

Going on the basis of previous reviews I made a booking for Tamar in Lunatic Fringe. I wasn't disappointed. Tamar is very passionate about hair and also very knowledgeable. She spent time talking to me, getting a feel for what I like etc. and then proceeded to undo a particularly poor haircut. I left the salon delighted with my cut and more to the point it is extremely easy to manage. Will I be back .... you betcha. Thanks to Yelp and in turn Tamar I now can face the world with my head high! read more

I have only really started coming to Lunatic fringe (I followed my hairdresser here) I get my haircuts from Carl upstairs in lunatic...I have been going to Carl for a number of years now and always does a fantastic job. All the staff here are very friendly, professional and always checking to see if you are alright...offering tea, coffee, water etc. The decor is urban with a lot of steel but this really suits the overall vibe of the studio. I would definitely recommend read more

I have just returned from getting my hair cut. I am not one bit happy. When 'the girl' was finished cutting my hair I was like "where's all the hair"?? she pointed to it on the ground and she just said THERE!!! There was barely much hair on the floor. She said that "i'll cut it short if you want but you said you didnt want too much off". I said "look I've been coming here for ages and never had this problem before..... the girls thinned it out and there was hair everywhere.... I'm paying 58 euros to get my hair cut and I'm wondering where it is??" She then proceeded to dry it. She said that she would thin it out when drying it. So I gave her the benefit of the doubt. Well its just as heavy as ever. I kept having to say about my fringe "can you cut more, thin it more, etc." so when I was down stairs and looked in the mirror properly at my fringe I'm not one bit happy its all over the place. I left lying saying "yeh its fine thanks" as I didnt want to make a scene. I feel that she was not experienced enough compared to your usual excellent standards. Even when she was drying my hair it kept catching in the brush. Its meant to be relaxing and I was just getting more and more stressed. I didnt want to get the girl into trouble so I just acted like all was fine. I NEVER had that trouble there before. Mairead used to be great and Sheeva who replaced her was just as brilliant and always left feeling like I had a treat. I'm very disappointed and will have to think twice about returning. Definitely not experienced enough to be charging €58. I may as well of given my money away!!!! read more

Good morning, I am an Italian hairdresser and I would be thrilled to work in dublin I come January 11 I'm starting to send resume ...are you in search of guys for work? thank you very much. I hope to meet us in person read more

I've been to this place a few times, always going to Tamar, the artistic director. I was very happy with my first cut, having unruly curly hair I'd heard this was the place to go and was very pleased with the time and attention given, and of course the cut itself which was possibly the first time ever I've had a hairdresser who actually can cut curly hair. Having said that there's a few things I've been unhappy with resulting in finally that I won't be going back. Firstly, the wait is always appalling. Expect to have half your day taken up with just a haircut if you go here. Firstly I've found Tamar is always late starting with you (the last and final time I was waiting almost an hour before she saw me), then constantly during the cut she flits to different customers and leaves you waiting. I can understand this once in a while if the place is busy but it seems to be a policy to overbook clients, which considering it's not a cheap haircut I don't find acceptable. The last cut I got here I was really unhappy with. It was something we had somewhat discussed but it did not turn out how I had imagined at all, and I felt that there was no effort made to rectify my concerns. I left the salon hiding my hair and had to have it recut the next day somewhere else because I hated it so much. So a mixed review, I think Tamar knows her stuff but the unacceptably long appointment plus my last bad experience means I won't be going back. read more

Took a fistful of Christmas money here in the hope of a great 'funky' haircut. Forget about it. Result was generic and not a pinch better than you'd get in the polish barber for a fiver, thirty six euro. Absolute shambles. Had to get it recut a week later. They'd given me essentially a 'skanger' do, despite my asking for something 'modern' and 'crazy'. read more

Extremely happy with Tamar! She is one of the best hairdressers ive ever met. Its hard to find a master who would feel the hair and the personality of the client so well as she does. She changed my hair from long to quite short and although i was afraid it wouldnt suit me it actually does suit me really well. read more

Never been before and after reading some good reviews I thought I would give it a go but it was the worst cut and colour I have had ever in my life and now I am counting the days until it grows back. After quite a short consulation about what I wanted done, I was left waiting 20 minutes before the colourist/stylist (and I use these terms loosely) started on my hair. Before I could change my mind and run for the door, I was brought to the wash basin, had dye plonked on my head and left in a rather painful position while my "stylist" ran downstairs for another 20 minutes.I thought this was a bit odd considering downstairs was another salon altogether but I was, at this stage, in too much pain from the basin to think anymore about it. After 3 excruciating hours in there I couldn't wait to leave and it was only when I was paying that I was inadvertently given an explaination as to why my "stylist" kept going downstairs. Having calculated my total as around 100 euro as based on their websites cheap prices, I was a little taken aback to be then told my total came to 127 euro. When I asked why it was higher, the receptionist dismissively told me it was because the guy who did my hair worked for the salon downstairs and that their prices were more expensive than theirs. I tried to complain but it was to no avail so I am posting this a warning to anyone thinking of going there. read more