I have a lot of hair. And when its long, its uncontrollable because its thick and wavy. A lot of hairdressers find cutting, colouring and styling my hair a challenge so I've had more disasters than most people. But I think I've found my regular local salon in Oscar Oscar, Paddington. I've been coming here for a while now ever since it started off as Synergy in Darlinghurst and I've haven't had a bad haircut yet (fingers crossed). The colourists are all very knowledgeable and seem to know exactly what I want. Also the stylists have the same experience and provide recommendations on the perfect balance between funky and ok to present to the office. However I have seen customers with some crazy haircuts which i wish I had the guts to get away with. Hence I think the salon caters for everybody from the polished office professional to the funky Surry Hills artist.
The staff are friendly and I love the herbal tea they present you with when you sit down. The waiting time is usually short unless they are overly busy (I've waited much longer at other salons). The rapport they have with clients can be described as "eastern-suburbs" if you know what I mean, but they are not snobby or condescending. Don't you hate it when you go to an up-market hairdresser and they act that way? I've had that experience before but I haven't had one at Oscar Oscar. Definitely recommend :) read more