The cost of living here is outrageous. The cost of being pretty is a travesty. I could just cry…read morewhen I see the €60 price tag on a gel manicure (vs $25 in SF). Hair maintenance is enough to give you a heart attack. But Unika. Aaaah, Unika! I got the best touch-up I've ever had (NOT KIDDING), the best scalp massage I've ever had, and the nicest most personable service I've ever had from Maya. She is the very best! I went in with a color blend issue from my last root job and she found a way, without bleach or a dryer, to make me all one color again. All for around €30. I almost had the good kind of heart attack and I would have hugged her but restrained myself. Unika is very nice inside, everyone who works there is incredibly helpful and nice, and they have tons of products. Being pregnant and bloated, I went in feeling like Grendel and left feeling like a whole new person. I will be back until Maya is not there anymore. And then I will go wherever she does. Thank you, Unika.

My hubby told me that it was a fantastic place and offered me a gift card. As an hairdresser myself…read moreI liked this concept but I spent 4 hours there for highlights and a cut. The student went bad with the cut so a second one had to make up and then the teacher finished the work ... The cut is great but I lost too many hairs, 15 cm more than expected. The highlights are also great I have to say. I Will probably be back but with a really good book and a sandwi

This place is as bad-ass as it looks on the outside. Really. Check it out!…read more I found this place by accident, walking by 3 years ago (when I was last in Finland). Their retro decor immediately caught my eye and I knew if they gave haircuts even 1/2 as awesome as their decor, I'd be fine. I was NOT disappointed and was left with an amazing cut. Even some ladies in LA asked me where I got my hair cut when I went back a couple of months later. I went back there again this time and got my haircut by Kaisa, who is an amazing person. It cost about 110 euros for the highlights and cut. That's decently priced and I am beyond happy with my hair. I keep getting compliments from people on it which is always nice. Thanks Kaisa!! :)

I cannot believe it has taken me so long to find this place! Friends with different hair needs…read morerecommended this salon to me, which is a good sign. I like high-concept creative hair and was impressed by their listening to the customer, discussion throughout and great technical solutions. I usually cut my hair in London or Tokyo, but Eetu gave me a super luxe style, one of the best I ever had. This salon has impressive skills and management.

My favorite hair salon in Helsinki! The staff is incredibly talented, passionate and friendly. The…read moredecor of the place is stunning with a little steam punk twist - just beautiful! Also it's right next to a wine bar (Vin Vin) so you can also indulge yourself with a lovely glass of wine. I can't say enough good things about Salon Noir - it's simply perfection!

Helsinki has an abundance of hair salons, but this one is a standout. It draws talented,…read moreinternational staff. It has a soul. During my tenure in Helsinki, Michelle Sujballi did my hair-colour, highlights, and beaded weft hair extensions. Her work was perfect. My blonde hair colour was bright and dimensional. My hair extensions were always perfectly maintained. In fact, Michellle S's "blonde whispering" was better than some of West Hollywood's best! She was also warm, kind and exceptionally funny. During this time, I also had my eyebrows coloured and threaded here. The woman (her name eludes me atm for some reason) who provided these services was also top notch. She worked with my face shape, natural brows, and expectations. My brows were always well-coloured and groomed-the former can be quite a challenge for a double process blonde! Colours International was always bright, lively, and a comfy destination for English speaking expats, as most of the staff originally hailed from destinations abroad. Based on my significant experience with this salon, I cannot recommend them enough! The prices were also very reasonable for the services provided and city centre location (a short walk to and from Kamppi shopping & bus station).

So happy I found QHair. My stylist is Siru and she is beyond fantastic. However I'm quite sure that…read morewhomever you choose you will not be disappointed. Also their products are great! I can't recommend them highly enough.

From the owner: Q Hair on perustettu vuonna 2007 kokeneiden alan huippuammattilaisten yhdistäessään voimansa saman…read morekaton alle Helsingin Uudenmaankadulle. Ylpeänä voimme kertoa suomen vaativimpien asiakkaiden kääntyneen puoleemme heti alusta asti. Olemme lisäksi vastanneet mm. Suomen Huippumalli haussa 2008 ja 2009 sekä Idols 2008 ja 2011; X-Factor 2010 kilpailijoiden ja tuomareiden hiuksista ja meikeistä sekä lukuisista lehti ja muotikuvauksista. Tiimimme kantava voima on yhteinen halu tuottaa laadukasta ja miellyttävää kampaamopalvelua kaikille asiakkaillemme. Tämän lähtökohdan siivittämänä sinua on palvelemassa kahdeksan tarkoin valikoitunutta hiusmuotoilijaa ja meikkitaiteilijaa. Meidän puoleemme voit kääntyä kaikissa hiuksiisi liittyvissä toiveissa.

From the owner: Indie Hair & Beauty on kahden taitavan ja työstään nauttivan hiusalan ammattilaisen tammikuussa…read more2012 perustama parturi-kampaamo-kauneushoitola. Anne ja Elina työskentelivät alunperin samassa kampaamossa ja niin ajatus omasta liikkeestä lähti kytemään. Kauneushoitolan puolelle otettiin vielä mukaan työkaveri Bettina.

One of the top wine bars if not the best one in helsinki. They have a very impressive list of wines…read moreby the glass and prices are also reasonable. I was impressed on my last visit when they for example had 5 different sparkling wines (2 champagnes, 1 prosecoo, 1 cava and 1 cremant) by the glass, prices ranging from €7 to €14. Most of the wines are ecological and while they are not fanatical about it they strive to have mostly ecological but most importantly good wines. The staff are very knowledgeable and very happy to chat about the wines. They also serve some cheese and charcuteries to go with the wine. The space is a bit weird as they share it with a hair salon but it is an efficient use of the space. It does however work best when it is a bit dark as it otherwise is very visible that the furniture is a bit worn. Still a nice place f glass of wine or more.

The small bar in the corner of Kalevankatu and Yrjönkatu is well known for its excellent wine…read moreselection. At Vin-Vin you will most of all find organic wines from small producers. For that reason you can be sure to find get some wines here you most probably won't find at Alko. Ask the bar tender for a recommendation. There will surely be something to suit your taste. Vin-Vin of course also has other drinks than wine but for anything else. Wine is their specialty though and for anything else you will probably find something more suitable elsewhere in town. Especially if you consider coming here during the weekend try to be early. The place doesn't have too many seats and it get's crowded here pretty fast. I managed to get in only after the fourth try.