If I were wealthy, or perhaps a trophy wife, I would probably spend my days getting blow waves and hand massages at Oscar Oscar. This place seriously takes hair to the next level by being not just about the cut and colour or whatever you are having done, but genuinely about the whole experience. To demonstrate, I'll walk you through shall I? Jason, my stylist, whisked me through to my chair as soon as I arrived and promptly offered me an herbal tea (which was delicious). We talked about my hair, as you do, and he gave me the requisite horrified looks when I told tales of bleaching disasters past. So far so good. Then, he got to colouring, during which time I was treated to a delicious hand massage by an assistant. When it came time to rinse, I was taken out the back to this room filled with scented candles and low light where I had a shampoo followed by a head massage. By this time I was practically horizontal with relaxation and was taken back out the front for my cut, blow wave and another herbal tea. The whole experience was lovely and my hair looked a million dollars. The only downside was the cost- Oscar Oscar is not cheap. My advice would be keep an eye on the seasonal sales and deals to nab the experience for less. It's read more

Oscar Oscar Salons - Hair Salons Near Me - Chadstone, VIC

I've always been a fan of Oscar Oscars, from 10 years ago when I first started going. They do great hair and they were one of the first salons (and still one of the few) who take the time to give you a hair experience, not just a hair cut. I went to Oscars SOUTHLAND for Balyage, a new foiling treatment where they backcomb and comb through the colour to achieve an Ombre' effect. My hair dresser Sandra took a risk and ignored my request to be very blonde, which paid off in the end. I don't think any hairdresser has ever completely ignored what I asked for and done her own thing, but the colour suits me so kudos to Sandra. For the longest time I couldn't afford to go to them though, and I began travelling so I wasn't able to visit. Now I'm back in Melbourne I'm going to start going again. Their prices are comparable to 10 years ago, they haven't gone up much. It was expensive then and it's still expensive. I observed that while this salon is really good, there is a detachment in the staff to each other which is a little disconcerting. They don't seem like they're having very much fun and tippy toe around each other. It's not a complaint, although it doesn't add to the experience. You have to wonder - do they like working at this salon? read more

I had a haircut here today and enjoyed my time here immensely. I was greeted by Paul on the desk and the. Handed over to James who consulted me then I was shampooed by Kerry. She does an amazing head massage. The cut was great and as I was walking around the centre I was asked where I got my haircut? read more

Approximately two weeks ago I un fortunately went and had my hair died and cut by the apparently very fashionable hairdresser oscar oscar

Pretentious. Expensive. Patronising. 5 hours for a cut and a colour. The head colour technician literally scoffed at the colour I wanted and the 'shoulder massage' was an unenthusiastic 90 second neck rub from an apprentice. Literally the most disappointing hair experience I've ever had. read more

These guys are great! I have had a blow wave and a chemical straightening with them and as the above review said you are looked after from the moment you get in there. Drinks and mags are brought in and all the people who work there are cool and friendly. You feel relaxed. As for costing a bit more I think they are worth it. read more

Don't waste your money or time! My hair is now blonde frizz for the first time in my life, the APPRENTICE who did my hair, totally unsupervised, raved about how she didn't need to go to school as she learnt everything she needed to know in store - how??? $450 later I now have hair that is so dry and frizzy I am tempted to get it all cut off and it is so brassy I look like I did it myself but I didn't because I can do it better myself. When I went back a week later to ask to speak to someone about it they were all too busy but promised to call me at three - well thank goodness I didn't hold my breath! My daughter called their head office to complain and they simply put her through to the receptionist at Doncaster who said oh that is a pity - sure is when it is my pride and joy hair totally destroyed. read more

I would like to pass on a bit of feedback about my appointment. I thought hairdressers are meant to make one feel more confident but I was proved wrong today. I have spent more than $1500.00 at Oscar Oscar to date but I will never visit the Chadstone store again as long as Cassandra is there. These were the things that I was disappointed about: stepped in and she didn't provide me with a glass of water and magazines (as per normal). Not a big deal but I was saddened to see that everyone who stepped in before and after me was given 5* service. she then tried to upsell a shampoo and conditioner to me (which I appreciate). I mentioned that I may purchase the products the next time I step into the store. She then looked at me with a disgruntled face (as though she was really expecting me to purchase the products). I agree with upselling (I'm all for it) but she needs to learn some sales techniques. In fact, teach her respect first. I will never visit the salon again. It's a shame because I LOVE all your other staff. They are always lovely and go above and beyond. Poor service. read more

Worst haircut I've ever received. I got a colour, cut and blowwave. I get a centre discount so it would have been $250 but I paid $210. None of the layers are blended, I have random pieces of hair that are shorter than the rest of my hair. And my fringe is way too short. Even after I specified I like to give it a lot of volume. Of course the blow wave with a bit of curl on the ends, hid the mismatch layering until I went home and straightened it out. That's when I saw how awful it was. It'll be at least 8 weeks till it's long enough to fix. So unhappy. And after calling them there was no help given or refund offered. read more

Well I don't quite agree with reviewer... my experience was below average. My sister and I were getting our hair done for her wedding. Hers up, mine cut. She had two consultations with one of the staff. Very professional we thought... until we turned up and another girl was doing her hair. No instructions from the first girl (who was off doing someone elses hair). We sat down to some lovely herbal tea and got started on our hair. The stylist with my sister got started on her requested hairstyle. My stylist started on the hard sale. After she had convinced me I needed a treatment she gave me a lovely hand and head massage. This was followed by one of the best live advertisements I've ever bore witness to. Without realising that that was exactly what it was I almost commented on the fact that she should work for GHD she was talking their paddle brush up so much. After she finished cutting my hair slightly worse than I've ever experienced (Just Cuts seems like Toni and Guy in comparison) I was guilted into buying said brush (with many looks of disdain being thrown my way as I discussed my general hair care routine) which she assured me as worth "around $12" and actually cost $34 I left feeling like I had just been left McDonalds dive through. My sister looked lovely but I don't think I could stomach the experience again. read more

If I could choose to give this place negative stars as a rating, I would. I called to make an enquiry about the cost for a blowave for long hair with extensions. I was quoted $70. On the day, the salon was running half hour late. I was seated & told that a "quote" would be put together for my blowave. I was already told it was $70. The lady returned to tell me that it would cost $115!!!!!! I was shocked out of my mind! I had a wedding to get to, a makeup appointment all in the space of half hr, so i agreed, thinking this would be the best bloody blowave in my life. After a light rub of shampoo once, no scrubbing, my oily hair was being dried off for a blowave. I could tell from that moment that the hairdresser was not confident with hair. She then proceeded to ghd my hair. I had asked for big brushes to be used so a loose natural wave could be achieved. I was left with curly sue, ridiculously bad positioned curls. I was actually gobsmacked that they allowed that blowave to leave the salon. I returned after my makeup appointment to "fix" the mess that had be done. An artistic director tried her best, but admitted once makeup was done, to start again with washing was too risky. I was already running late for the wedding at this point. Oscar oscar you hide behind a name that perhaps was once good. Your prices do not match your lavk of expertise or service. You are disgraceful read more

Went in for a walk in promo today as I had seen the 25$ new customer discount. The hairdresser appointed to me really didn't seem to give a fuck whatsoever, the shoulder massage was pretty much her hand dragging over my shoulders, she didnt seem to care what I wanted whatsoever. And to top it off I was denied the 25$ discount at the end, after a hairdresser had said it would be approved. Never going back. read more

Not worth the price. Was charged $200 to dye my roots and a very average blow dry. Was told colour would be left in for 25mins. Was at least an hour before they bothered to wash it out. To say 'scalp massage' took about 45 seconds would be generous. Music was way too loud and staff seemed overworked and barely managing. Really disappointed! read more

Came here to die my blonde hair ombré purple, I had a picture of exactly what I wanted.. hair came out a mess of a job, all patchy, so I came back in a few days to redo at no charge.. Got a haircut was charged $120 but think the bald guy was annoyed at me he gave me a choppy butchered cut when I asked for layers.. Basically spent like 5 minutes on my hair cut and charged me $120.. Also they make you wait forever, basically whatever time your appointment is, expect to get worked on at least 30 minutes later, so wasting your time reading magazines! I looked around and it seems they do this to everyone, something that would take 2.5 hours at another salon takes them 4-5 hours, anyway the results of my hair (after a total of 10 hours) was a super dark yucky purple which I had to bleach out, no one could even tell my hair was purple, they said my hair was not light enough, but It's cos they don't have the right purple dye (I've died it purple before so I know) but if it's not light enough they should have made it lighter before dying it purple since I gave them a pic of what I wanted, not just put die on my hair and hope for the best, seriously don't go here, such a waste of money and time!! I mean I'm sure they do an all right job but why bother, they're overpriced!! there's so many other place that do a better job, I've been here cos it's convenient but I always have crappy experiences read more

my second time visiting this salon and I was just as disappointed as the first!!! I showed my stylist a picture of the hair I wanted. I wanted to go very light golden blonde from my current bronde colour. I was told I couldn't go golden due to my current colour but I would still be able to get the blonde I wanted and a second visit would make the colour a carbon copy of the photo I showed. I went forward with the appointment. I received streaky looking platinum "micro-foils" which I did not ask for. My hair was meant to be a single blonde colour but I am now left with what is 90% my natural colour with a skunk look!! I did not pay $500+ to receive a colour I was not happy with. The staff is very nice and easy to talk to but they lacked some direction when it came to colouring. Not to mention ordering a drink on my arrival that never came in the 3+ hour appointment. Will not be returning to this salon and would not recommend to anyone!! read more