AMAZING. I went out feeling amazing with my stunning new haircut. The colours they do there are…read morespectacular. I got lots of complements at work. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

From the owner: Viva Hair Salon is the new number one hair destination situated in the heart of Potts Point…read more Inspired by film, music and popular culture Viva creates powerful looks designed for you, the individual.

Usually service is good and I am satisfied but today I had a older male hairdresser who was…read morecomplaining about my hair for the whole 30 minutes I was there. He said my hair "was out there" meaning too much and by far one of worse ones in his 20 years experience. Yes I have thick hair but he was rude. Funny he was critical of my last haircut until I said was from one of his colleague. His English is poor too, which made things worse.

Great experience today. This was my first time to this salon. I arrived few minutes early for my…read moreappointment and they washed my hair right away. Everyone was friendly and I was done in about 40 minutes. I'm happy I bought a Groupon. It's also conveniently on Sussex street and a short walk to Darling Harbour. The Groupon was for a cut, shampoo, and blow dry. My hair was super soft, shiny, and exactly what I wanted! Thanks Groupon

Great service and pretty fast too, and only $40. They offered champagne which is lovely. They seem…read moreto have limited staff on so it's best to book rather than walk in. I'll definitely be back

Stylist was too strong with the straightener and pulled my hair so drastically causing hair to…read morebreak. My bundle of hair is now noticeably thinner. My fine hair should not have been subjected to straightener in the first place (not my suggestion). Wont be returning.

A beautiful and prestige salon. Definitely Sydney's best…read more There's zero pretentiousness here. They are experts with colour, cuts and styling. With some of Australia's best hair guru's anything is possible. They also have incredible products like Christophe Robin, R&Co, Olaplex, Redken, Wella.

Amazing haircuts for myself and my five year old (like I literally got a whistle from my husband…read morewhen he saw it) but just as important, wonderful, kind, service. I even bought some facial products and there was a mix up with one of them and the receptionist came by our temporary housing with a replacement. Would definitely be back.

After crying over a bad cut and dry, a friend referred me to Prema. She went to their Bondi salon…read morebut she said they had one in Surry Hills. How much? Expensive, she said. But don't worry, it's all worth it. At a starting price of $75, it better be! I made the appointment and booked in the advanced stylist (a "new talent stylist" charges $75 and the "advanced stylist" charges $95, and so and so forth). I started off with something called the "Prema Ritual" where the stylist rubbed aromatherapy oils on her hands, got me to inhale the oils, and then gave me a head and shoulder massage that lasted about 5 to 10 minutes (just make sure you inform your stylist if you have any shoulder/neck/back injuries). I love massages...so far so good. The coolest part of the salon is the room where your hair gets washed. When I sat down in the chair with my hair in the sink, the entire wall that I was facing was plastered with Warholian and vintage posters of Marilyn Monroe, David Bowie, No Doubt, The Beatles, The Stones, etc etc. It's something to keep looking at, until you fall asleep while getting massage number 2 during the wash. My first haircut was a repair job from a bad haircut I had previously, and was excellent. The girl who cut my hair gave me ideas on what would suit me and allow me to maintain with ease until my next book-in. Three months later, I was back in for another cut with my original stylist. This time, I wanted a fringe (keeping in mind my first haircut at Prema rescued me from a bad fringe), but maybe I was unsure. Okay, she said, let's leave it for now and if I still felt strongly about getting a fringe, we could talk about it the next time. Three months later I was back and I wanted the fringe. I had seen a photo of Alesha Dixon and she looked hot and I wanted to look like Alesha, so please please please. No, she said to me. I was allowed side bangs and layers, but no fringe. She cut them until they fit nicely as side bangs, but that's as far as she would go. Grudgingly, I had to agree, I was rocking those side bangs. Damn it, fine, you win. Occasionally I'll flick a suggestion towards her and get her opinion on what would look good (my last haircut was drastically different with top layers and beautifully executed). Since then, I've sent many a friend her way, and they've all come back happy customers. In an industry where stylists refuse to be accountable for their mistakes, deliver poor advice, or overcharge, the honesty and skill exercised by Prema stylists is refreshing. The salon is really trendy and can be intimidating for someone who is used to more casual places. Stylists are dressed up, hair is a feature (yes!) and comes in a variety of colors, positions, layers, and looks. But the salon has a good focus on customer service so that makes it less stressful.

A couple weekends ago, I had my second wedding reception here in Sydney, and I needed a place that…read moreI could wholly trust with my hair and makeup (as well as for my mom). Since I was living in Canada up until the day before the reception, I didn't have a chance to do a trial, so I needed to make sure the people here were excellent. The man (I think his name was Sean?) who did my makeup, hair, as well as my mom's makeup, was superb. I showed him some inspo pics for what I wanted, and he understood immediately how to draw that style onto my face. A major concern I always have is makeup artists and hair stylists not being experienced with Asian faces, especially since I have monolids, but Sean was fantastic in understanding what parts of my face to highlight and lowlight. He explained that he actually teaches makeup and spends a full lesson just going over Asian faces; explains a lot. My mom was also very impressed by her makeup; no complaints from either of us! Hair for both of us was great; there were a few things we wished later they had secured a bit better, but overall, it looked great. Service/friendliness was fantastic, and this is a place I'd definitely come back to when I need my hair did for a special occasion :)

My wife and I were in Sydney prior to a cruise, and both of us needed cleanup. This salon was close…read moreto the Hilton and got great Yelp reviews. We were able to be fit in for morning appointments. The salon is clean and modern - you'll love the massaging shampoo chairs. Karim did her hair, and gave her exactly the short, sassy look she wanted. She was thrilled! Lena did my color and cut, and was fabulous. She used two different colors in her foils and the end result was perfect! I loved the shorter trim of my existing style, and could not have been happier with the results. It's always a gamble trying a new hair salon, and in a foreign country. Don't be scared, this is a GREAT salon that I would definitely support if it was in my city in the US. They are sophisticated without being stuffy, and very friendly.

Had wonderful service and an amazing haircut on my vacation to Sydney! As someone with curly hair I…read moreappreciated the attention to detail that my stylist took when cutting each layer, and she straightened it that day so I could see how it all turned out. Now that I've washed my hair and gone back to styling it curly, I am even more impressed with her work!

I was traveling for three weeks and needed a mani-pedi. Was worried going to someone I did not…read moreknow. The shop seems so obscure being in the MetCenter with so many commuters walking by. I was referred to this salon to fix a botch up the stylist in my hotel did. I usually get a gel fill. My nails were terrible because the stylist soaked the nails in a worthless solution instead of sanding off the previous fill. Jenny helped me and my nails were beautiful. I especially liked being able to choose the nail shape that best suited me. I also had a pedicure with Binh...fanstastic! I felt so good being able to continue my vacation lookin' so good. Thank YOU!!

I have walked past this place a couple of times and decided to get an eye brow wax here. The lady…read morewas really nice and friendly and ended up being the same Chinese I am, so we bonded a bit. She did a pretty good job and the wax was only $15 which is not too shabby for Sydney. Came back here for a manicure since it's reasonably priced and had a good experience. The girl that helped me this time didn't talk very much but she did a good job - actually taking the time to cut the cuticles and scrub my feet. The chairs are nice and you can get a little massage while you paint your toe nails. They also have a quick drying machine where you can stick your feet and hands in - no smudging after you leave! $30 for a pedicure which is decent.

I had a horrible experience at this salon. Whilst booking, the team were really nice however I was…read morestuck with an immature young girl who could hardly hold a conversation let alone be trusted with my hair. As I said the rest of the team there were nice and fun loving and had a great energy however do not book in with Katherine. She was horrible. Don't know why such an esteemed salon would hire such a young and immature person to be a representative of their brand.

My first time at a salon due to my mother bring a stylist. However $2k on a flight to get a hair…read morecut is a bit extreme so I needed to find somewhere. I chose Wildlife hair due to it being near to where I live & they have won awards. I wasn't disappointed, they were friendly, welcoming & made the experience bearable. The surroundings were nicely done & they have a lovely drinks bar where you can get refreshments. I booked a stylist who was helpful & put my fears at ease. I am booked in for trim in a few weeks!

I had a great experience at Joh Bailey Cross St.- I landed in Sydney early on a Saturday from LA…read moreand wasn't able to check into my hotel right away (tragic) so I decided to try to find a place for a blow out- the lovely woman at the hotel pointed me right across the street and although they were really busy, the woman running the desk was so easy to fit me in on a tight afternoon schedule. I showed up at 1:45 for a 2pm appointment that I made only a few hours prior and waited a couple minutes but got in and out wash, dry and style in order to make a 330 lunch. Dare I say it was the BEST blow out I ever had, my stylist was very experienced and I learned about his history as a hair stylist and he paid very close attention to detail, holding the hair tightly as he used the blow dryer in order to minimize frizz. I spent the rest of the day feeling like a goddess thanks to my blow out and some champagne. I would not hesitate to book here as they are so accommodating and the blow outs are reasonably priced and great results.

Joh Bailey is a great hair dresser in Double bay with their salon a bit hidden upstairs in Knox…read morestreet but worth the search and stairs.