I was in desperate need of a haircut having had no time to visit my usual hairdresser as her hours do not match well with my work schedule and busy weekends. This place was close to work, and less than £50 to cut my midback length hair. Perfect.
I walked past this place twice before realising it was there, as it also shares a storefront with a souvenir shop. Unlike many hair salons in London I wasn't offered a drink or anything upon arrival, but I wasn't really expecting it either. That is a feature that I am still not used to with London salons, the coffee or tea service while you wait. Kind of glad I didn't have to bother saying no several times here.
I was seated and showed the stylist my photo of the shoulder length hair I wanted. He talked over a couple things with me, then brought me over to have my hair washed, conditioned and a quick head massage, then I was brought back to the chair and he got to work. I was expecting to be seated for an hour, but my hair was quickly chopped to my desired style (simple layering for movement, shoulder length cut - all done very well), and then my hair was dried straight. This took longer than the cut. In between there was a bit of the standard chitchat, suggestions for hair colouring to cover my premature greys, and I was out within 20 minutes.
Overall the speedy service was exactly what I needed, and I have a great haircut. It's not a luxurious spa-like salon, but it does the job and does it well. Will definitely go back. read more