I have to say these guys always go well and truly over and beyond for their clients. It's an experience from when you enter till you leave. My new welcome client pack was really something special, but it doesn't end there "Would you like a champagne with your haircut?" Why yes absolutely I would!! Unwind in the hair washing tranquil space in a beautiful electronic recliner and the best hair wash and head massage you can experience ‍ The products used are Orbie and they smell amazing, not to mention have all the good stuff to leave your hair feeling amazing. Sooo to my fellow Yelpers If you're in Surry Hills and need a fresh do or a pamper you have to try RAW! read more

Raw Anthony Nader - Professional Services Near Me - Surry Hills, NSW

My first time here was about 3-4 years ago. Left with a decent haircut and memorable enough experience that when I was back in Sydney this June.... I remembered this place. First time was with a male stylist and tho usually there is some consistency with follow up bookings....I don't blame them for assigning me someone else after a couple year hiatus. Other than that (which i hope isn't custom for their regular clients) I loved the haircut I got and liked the stylist (Molly? Holly?) enough to have rebooked. Solid haircut and I loved the silence. I don't like constant chatter throughout the haircut and found the silence/minimal questions a great reprieve. The hair washing room is really well designed. Do recommend if in Sydney (still prefer Tamami in NYC at Takamichi salon but what can you do here?) read more

Raw hair is the single most glorious hair salon I have ever set follicle in. It's more like a day spa with it's gorgeous outdoor balcony areas and simple and tasteful décor. This place is as Zen as hair gets. I come here for a blowdry once in a while and am seriously considering making this exclusively my hairdresser. They offer apprentice blowdries for $20 (I have long hair and most places charge $55-60), they give you a bottle of spring water on arrival and offer beer or bubbly- even if you're a tight-arse who's there for an apprentice blowdry. To get your hair washed your stylist leads you down the stairs to a divine-smelling, silent, darkened room with scented candles and massage chairs. I'd so much rather relax in a room like this than have Fashion TV on the roof above me forcing me to keep my eyes open when I'm getting a hair wash, it's so obvious yet noone else has thought of it! The staff are lovely and do a fantastic job. Hairdressing does not get better than this. read more

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So agree. The home of Sydney's cheapest blow dry, yet one in style. You're greeted most courteously (regardless of your budget) here, and given a bottle of spring water without asking for it. If you need a magazine to read while waiting (the wait is short anyway) or while you're hair is undergoing some TLC, then why not read the current issue of trendy magazines such as Vogue and BAZAAR. Also, your own private TV screen with Foxtel channels awaits. Even for a cheap $20 blow dry, your hair is also washed at their zen like basins downstairs, even sitting in a bed like chair that massages your body. Definitely a hairdresser of choice and exclusivity. Prices range depending on who you want and what service you want. I highly recommend their apprentice Chloe. Chloe has blow dried my hair twice, and has also coloured my hair while experiencing a $20 colour training on the spur of the moment. xxx read more

This is hands down, the most upscale salon at the best price, in Sydney! Anthony Nader is a big deal, apparently? And caters to the likes of famous celebrities. I'm pretty sure he charges an arm and a leg for a cut, but there are all levels of stylists, from advanced to junior/apprentice. Even the junior stylists are superb! I have a regular hairdresser, Liane, whom I've referred nearly all my friends to. I've had a fantastic blow out by one of their first-year, Bonnie? No complaints at all. They do this thing with the scalp massage where they spend FOREVER massaging your scalp ... seriously. I think it must be a Raw requirement or something. Absolutely heavenly. Blow dries are only $20 by an apprentice. Ridiculous, considering the quality of product they use (Oribe), and the quality of service. You get a coffee, bottle of water, sparkling wine, etc, whatever you want! Service is impeccable. First time customers are also rewarded with some sort of gift bag? Mine had a beautiful smelling bottle of Anthony Nader body wash and some other treats. The best marketing tactic (coming from a marketing person) - is they have a refer a friend program. You refer your friend: they get 50% off, you get 50% (a cut). BEST idea ever! I had a string of cheap haircuts one after another ... everyone is happy! Visit Raw (say Emily sent you) - you won't be sorry! read more

I wanted light brownish hair w some (little warm lowlight in my back hair). The treatment was horrrrrrible! My scalp was burning! Which I even notified her of!!!! The hairdresser was pulling and dragging my hair. It hurt soooooo bad! The same w the shampooing- just excruciating! And the results- purple hair!!!!!!!! It was horrible! Plus she bleached my hair in the process!!! Why would you bleach if your making it that dark!!!??? I never even asked for bleach!!! I didn't want highlights! I told her that it wasn't what I said I was looking for and she agreed ( after some moaning about it) to draw some more highlights. The second time around- another ton of bleach- my hair is now orange and probably in the worst condition it has ever been in!!!!!!!! As I'm writing this I am crying! I've been saving my hair for years, I don't ever do anything because I want to save the quality- I don't even blow dry my hair! Now it looks as if I've been bleaching it for years! It's lifeless, dry and extremely damaged! Not to mention orange! I wish this whole thing was a horrible nightmare and I'd never stepped through the doors of that salon! I wish soooo bad this horrible experience never happened! Anthony Nader might be a good hairdresser but this salon and the crew is horrible. WORST EXPERIENCE IVE BEEN THROUGH IN MY WHOLE LIFE!!!!!! How I wish I never let them touch my hair. read more

During the week this stylish salon has 1st, 2nd and 3rd year apprentices who charge out at the fraction of the cost of the qualified hairdressers. I had my hair done by a 3rd year apprentice and he did an excellent job and it didn't take longer than usual. The salon itself is beautiful and the room for hair washing adds to the luxury feel. Highly recommend. read more

Had a root bleach and haircut from liana - and it was so perfect. She was super nice and did an amazing job. I loved my hair at the end! Always scared to go to new people when abroad (I'm from the uk) but will for sure be going back to raw the next time I'm here! Another thing that really made me write this review was how nice they were when ALL my cards for some reason did not want to work in their card machine (note if you are coming from abroad bring cash with you just in case).... But the girl at the counter was super sweet and patient while I phoned my bank and checked if they had put a fraud check on my account which they hadn't. And for whatever reason that the cards wouldn't work - the manager let me pay via my PayPal with no hesitation. I felt so comfortable in what could have been a really embarrassing situation. Love this salon and will be going back!! read more

I would never recommend Raw Hair to anyone after the horrible treatment I have just received. I tried booking a blow wave with a birthday voucher that was emailed. After making a booking, I then received a missed call stating this appointment had been cancelled. I called back and was told that my history showed that I hadn't been in in the last year, that I was "using the service" and that I should "take my business elsewhere." My appointment was then cancelled and I was taken off the "list" for birthday vouchers. I cannot express how upset I am over this. I have actually been to the salon twice in the previous year and purchased 2 GHD straighteners from their online store (one in the last week for my birthday) which did not show up on my record. I have never in my life been treated with so little respect. The man who so rudely informed me my appointment was cancelled should be ashamed. It was in no way acceptable to speak to a customer like he did. I will never use this salon again for any service or product, and I will make sure none of my family or friends do as well. read more

The salon is run by an extremely unprofessional owner. Hiding behind the label of one of the 'top hairdressers in Sydney, Anthony is very blinded by his ego. This means that if you do not receive the colour/style that you asked for, it is somehow your fault and could not possibly be theirs. I thought I was in safe hands, assuming that paying top for the service meant my hair would be done properly. I went in for a balayage and left pretty much completely blonde (with the majority of my hair very damaged from the peroxide). Naturally, it can be a very uncomfortable situation if you are unhappy with the outcome. It can be extremely challenging to communicate this, particularly if you are a considerate person who is conscious of the feelings of the stylist. After a bad experience with a hairdresser, often times people will be too afraid to say anything and leave very upset. l somehow worked up the courage to very gently communicate that it wasn't what I wanted, and if they could please fix it. After receiving a very passive aggressive call from Anthony himself, went in the next day to see if the advanced colourist could fix it. After attempting to fix it, it still was very unlike what I went in there after, and now my hair is extremely damaged. l anxiously told the colourist it still was very wrong, and so Anthony came out and asked me to follow him to the back room. This is where he asked me to leave the premises, offering me only part of my money back. He was extremely passive aggressive, invalidating, and rude. I became very aware that criticism is not taken very well at this salon, and that they were not ready to deal with their own errors. He argued that he thought it looked good, but as I tried to communicate to him- whether he thinks it looks good or not is not the point. The point is that I went in there for a natural looking balayage and walked out pretty much entirely blonde. Admittedly, I am no hairdresser, and so although had a general idea of what I want (balayage), l don't know the 'hairdresser lingo'. I have no doubt the colourist is very good at what he does. do, however, believe that the extreme lack of communication during the initial consultation meant that there were grave misunderstandings that lead to this hair disaster. My hair now not only looks terrible, but is also terribly damaged. I am so beyond-words upset with the way I was treated at Raw, particularly by Anthony Nader himself. If you are thinking of going here, keep in mind that the clients do not come first here. A very important lesson I have learnt from all this is that just because a place is labelled 'the best' and just because you are paying top dollar does NOT, by any means, ensure that you will receive "the best" service. Also to be noted- inside the salon are signs offering discounts to people who give a 5 star Facebook rating. As far as I'm concerned, a very good salon does not need to bribe clients with discounts to earn 5 stars... read more

Agree with Justine - Chloe is the best!! Found out recently she's not at Raw anymore but luckily still doing hair. Mine is really tricky but she gets it right every time. Highly recommend. The other staff at Raw were always great too. Beautiful salon. read more