Lovely shop selling upmarket cosmetics, perfume and other gorgeous products. Decor is bright and…read moremodern, staff are generally helpful and very informative. Worth saving up for a splurge here!

I went in here for a makeover and came out looking fab, with loads of freebies and an offer to go…read moreback again to try a different look. I was most impressed. Smelt some of the perfumes there and they were divine and not on sale elsewhere as they were their own make.. Great

Took the opportunity to do some pre-flight Christmas shopping and spent more than £150. Was given a…read morevoucher to offer 22% off any other purchase that day!! Given my 3 items of shopping hadn't been packed - asked to amend way in which I paid to take advantage of special offer. Initial staff referred me to Barry Hitchin the manager - who advised it could only be used for another purchase. To expect someone to make multi purchases is unrealistic.... The manager's 'there's nothing I can do attitude' was in stark and disappointing contrast to the excellent member of staff on the Chanel/Dior counter, and the very helpful staff at checkout. So what should have been a great customer experience was incredibly disappointing due to woeful customer service by the manager. Common sense was obviously too much to ask!!!

The scent of this place alone makes me smile, and whilst I realise it's a big chain shop, I've…read morenever been in one that didn't have excellent customer service. In my experience, they're all the same set up -- a little box shop with floor-to-ceiling choices of perfume and fragrance. The lads are well catered for, so it's not a women's only experience. The range is huge, from your popstar creations to your old school forever classics. I love the range -- they always carry my classics: Ghost (original), Elizabeth Arden Red Door, Yves St Laurent Parisienne, and Estée Lauder Pleasures. (And I guess now you know what I might smell like, which feels faintly personal now that I list them all.) I often find they have good deals on around Christmas and seasonally, sometimes challenging online purchasing. The staff are often where this place shines as they seem to know the whole gamut and range, which has to be a challenge given they smell fifty scents a day. It's a lovely little shop and I'm a real fan.

The regeneration of Hulme in the late'80's and early '90's brought many invaluable businesses to…read morethis area and facing Hulme market, Afro World is one of them. I am a curly girl with tresses which vary from sleek and shiny on a good day, to a frizzy halo- depending on the weather. Although certain high street chains and chemists have woken up to the fact that yes, we are a multicultural Britain with a diverse population who have individual needs, their range of products for people of colour can be very limited. This is not a political rant, it is a cold, hard, consumer fact. Afro World is a saving grace and "limited" is not a word that applies here. Having entered its hallowed doors, you have never seen so many hair and skin products in your life! There are rows and rows stocking brands such as Soft n Free, Dark n Lovely, Ultra Sheen and Pink, to name but a few- seriously the shop sells hundreds of them. The name of this store is a tad misleading as this mecca also sells makes for European and Asian hair types. You can buy a good quality real hair wig for only £29, extensions, and curly or straight pony tails line the shelves and offer you the ability to alter your appearance every day of the week. Handy for Geminis or international spies. The owners really know their stock inside and out. This is an incredible talent, considering how many lines are sold there, and they are always on hand to give you help and advice. Not many men ( with the obvious exception of hairdressers) are able to discuss with you whether you suit a wavy weave or a head full of corn rows in a truly macho fashion. Afro World also sells a good range of make-up for Asian and Afro-Caribbean skin and various hair accessories . It is open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm and on Sunday from 11am-5pm. Be aware that the shop is closed for prayer on Fridays from 1.30-2.30pm. So if you fancy a wicked weave, exceptional extensions or just need to stock up on your Kirby grips then this shop has it all.