Is there anything more frightening than moving to a new city and having to choose a new hair…read moredresser? Making Waves is just down the street from me and had the most reasonable prices of a few other salons that I checked, so I decided to pop in for a visit. I can't believe how expensive it is to get hair cut in London. This place offers a dry cut for £15. Fantastic. Everyone was a very friendly, and it was an incredibly nice atmosphere. Clive, the owner, cut my hair and was wonderfully chatty. I will definitely be back here as long as I'm living in Pimlico!

I've been going here since I moved to London three years ago and it's by far the best hairdressers…read moreI've ever been to. Clive - the part owner - has snipped, straightened and coloured my hair into endless styles and I've never been disappointed with the result. The salon itself is cosy and friendly rather than trendy and sleek, and you can tell that many of the clients who go there for their shampoo and sets have been customers for decades. If you want a decent cut and colour that won't break the bank, give Clive a call, and tell him I sent you ;)

I always stop by this place when I'm visiting from the USA. Always guaranteed a great haircut at a…read morevery affordable price.

I've been here with a friend when she was getting her eyebrows down. The queuing system was very…read moresimple; you're giving a number and take a seat until you're called up. It only costed £2 for her to do her eyebrows and it was done very well, very quickly. We weren't waiting for long and the staff were very friendly. The salon has also been visited by Shilpa Shetty herself! I would recommend this salon.

Went there for waxing yesterday and the whole experience was horrendous. They don't have hot wax…read morefor Hollywood and the beautician, a middle aged women was very rude throughout the process. She was not pulling the hair properly and when I said it is painful, she said now I know! When I told her she left some hair, she said it's too late and when I asked her for scissors, she just handed it to me . I requested her to do it as it was not practical for me to do it myself as I was unable to see hair properly, she coldly said she won't do it, what if she cut my skin!! My whole skin was left sticky as they don't clean. When I was dressing up, she didn't leave the room and told me I have to rush.. how ill mannered is that... Never ever go there.. it's cheap but not even worth a penny.

Friendly and professional service. First class!! Great Stylist, good with my kids and great cut,…read morecolour. Thankyou

I went to Livia`s house to have my hair done, and was fantastic.I`ve had a full head of highlights…read moreand a cut.Both were No1:)) She is very professional and friendly and helpful to choose the perfect colour for me. I recomended her to my all friends and family members, finally I found my hairdresser, I never will my hair done by someone else any more!!! Tank you so much!!

I called and spoke with someone on the phone who didn't speak particularly good English, yet I…read moremanaged to schedule myself an appointment. I wasn't particularly convinced that this was going to be a good experience based on how difficult the appoint-making process was; it's true. I arrived, harried after rushing in the cold and rain over from Putney Bridge station, and was met by someone at the counter who didn't speak particularly good English. Surely this was the same woman with whom I spoke on the phone, a receptionist, yeah? She said something that sounded like 'Can I take your coat?' ...Sure? And something like 'Have a seat here.' ...Okay? And then something like 'I'll be right back.' Wait, what? Uh oh. Yes, this woman was indeed my hair stylist. The fact that I could barely understand what she was saying to me didn't instil a lot of confidence; I'll be honest. Luckily, I didn't want a hair style that was radically different to the one I already had. I tried to convey as much as possible that I was not one to chat with my hair stylists, much less when I can't understand what they're saying to me, which is only compounded by the fact that active blow dryers are making it nearly impossible to hear anything. It would have been difficult to understand a conversation in that place even if the Queen herself were snipping away at my locks and chattering in my ear. The hair washing experience was more thorough than it was relaxing. The hair cutting experience was pretty par for the course. The hair drying experience took a perplexingly long time. But my hair looked good at the end of it. So I can't really complain. £42.

Girls, we can all agree on something: finding a hair stylist you can trust is a BIG DEAL. I mean,…read morethis person is responsible for your whole look and should be friendly and understanding while you sit in their chair. It's an added bonus when this person also happens to be someone you would probably be friends with. Imagine my utter delight 15 minutes into my trial run at Peterpenny's when my stylist Felicia and I were chatting away about Morrissey and gigs. I had found my London salon. The clouds parted and the angels wept. Sorry. A bit dramatic there. I'm very happy with my blunt cut (the first one in years) and will definitely be back soon for a FREE fringe trim! Thanks to Google, Bumble & Bumble products, and The Smiths. Without you I would never have found Peterpenny's. You are the wind beneath my wings.

Magda has been my hair stylist for many years and I continually return because of her amazing skill…read morein making me feel younger every time, with the same cut and colour, as well as her kind attentiveness. I receive an amazing haircut and a much needed moment of relaxation in a comfortable environment.

First time in this hair salon and not the last,this place has got a very professional and friendly…read morestaff,nice music as background and comfortable ambient. I felt more like be in a friend's house than in a hair salon, Recomended ! Luca

When it comes to hairdressers it can be scary to try somewhere new, and particularly somewhere…read moreindependent. I always stuck to chains like Headmasters and Tony & Guy in the past because I felt like I would get a consistent service, but it ended up costing over £110 for half a head of highlights and a trim! Anyway, someone recommended this salon to me and I haven't looked back. Vilma, the owner, is an excellent colourist and stylist and I've never yet been disappointed. She is also really lovely and the salon has a relaxed, friendly vibe. Stylish rather than trendy I would say, and not trying too hard to be cool like some others do. The prices are very reasonable and there are always great deals on. My two sisters also get their hair done there and one of them lives in Deptford so it must be good for her to travel all that way!

I just got back from Shine salon in Morden. I wasn't getting my hair done this time but I went to…read moresee my sister make the change from blonde to a more natural brown. I love that I can just go along and have a chat and not feel like I'm in the way like you do at some salons. The owner, Vilma is lovely and she is a fantastic colourist and stylist. I love my hair every time. It's a really natural shiny blonde (if I do say so myself!). She even made the blonde to brown thing work without the awful murky in-between stage which is pretty impressive! I also get my nails done with TLC Nails and Beauty in the upstairs salon which is great. I never thought my nails could look nice until I went there. Anyway, I can't recommend this place enough, so if you're sick of paying for overpriced chain salons like Headmasters give Shine a try.

Pros: Very friendly staff, the most enjoyable and interesting conversations I have ever had with a…read morehair stylist (Douglas), overall good men's haircut Con: Sometimes the hairdressers are a few minutes late for the appointment

I went to Headquarterz for a brazillian blow dry on the recommendation of a friend last November,…read moreand was very impressed indeed! Elsa is really good company, and clearly knows what she is doing. The salon has welcoming, cool vibe. The keratin blow dry I received is the best I have had. ANd I have tried them all! It made my hair look and feel healthy and shiny, polished and really smooooth. It also lasts and lasts as I have only just gone back and had it redone in March, so it has lasted over 4 months. I will go back to headquarterz and would highly recommend them.

The worst hairdressers I have ever been to. I showed them a picture of how I wanted my hair and…read morethey gave me something completely different. I told them I didn't like it and they brushed it off. They also insisted I pay 4 times the amount it was supposed to cost! Don't waste your money.

DO NOT GO ANYWHERE NEAR THIS SALON! APPALLING AND RUDE CUSTOMER SERVICE! Manager Maria is the…read morerudest, most unprofessional woman. Got a Brazilian blow dry there. Very unhappy with results, asked for a refund, had to go in the following week to prove it didn't work on my hair and she refused to listen to me or my complaint. Just called her today to complain again that she did not contact me during the week like she promised and she just hung up on me!! I want to speak to the owner of the salon- this is not on! Useless product and horrible customer service and care. Worst salon in London

Well, they tried hard, but that's hardly any consolation when I look in the mirror only to find a…read morehaircut resembling an Edward Scissorhands creation, decisively not what I had asked for. Receptionist couldn't find my appointment, hairstylist was very nice but couldn't do a short cut to save his life, and instead of fixing it he rushed to his next appointment. Not worth the time or money, run away, as I should have and will in future. I gave them one star because I liked the cappuccino. So, there's that, if you'd like a bad haircut and good cappuccino, this is the place for you!

Headmasters in Putney is a young, trendy and vibrant place. The hairdressers and other staff have…read morealways been very friendly- well, of course they are, they're hairdressers!- and the coffee bar is great for when you're waiting. Not the cheapest of places. If you just want a haircut it's going to set you back about £45 which is a bit screamworthy for a student! Every time you go though they do give you vouchers for money off next time, or obviously you could just go with a younger stylist if you don't want to pay as much. Nice decor, clean, friendly, funky.