Problem with salon: no step free access; welcome desk is too high and the person behind the desk is…read moreseated too low for those who need to communicate and are hearing impaired; communication is poor - the stylist did not make reasonable attempts to talk to me - avoid if you are on the spectrum or have stress or anxiety issues; stylist made assumptions about pronouns and/or did not just use my name; no LGBTQ+ shop friendly sign on the front. Would not recommend to people who are BME, LGBTQ+ or disabled. This salon needs to train their employees using the guidelines of on equality and inclusion e.g. https://www.nhbf.co.uk/news-and-blogs/blog/is-your-salon-and-barbershop-disability-friendly/

I had my hair done here before a red carpet event and I was chuffed to bits with the result! The…read moregirl that washed my hair gave me a really relaxing scalp massage too - bliss. The staff are friendly and genuinely interested in what their colleagues are up to - and quick to offer advice too. I heartily recommend Leah - she's a proper hair wizard :)

Just had another fabulous perm with the lovely Mandy ! Love visiting this wonderful salon where you…read moreare greeted with open arms by Neil and Mandy . Everyone leaves looking fabulous, relaxed and ready to dance the night away . Thank you for being FABULOUS!!! with love Sylvia XX

Jordan used to get her hair done here, and you can see why. One of things I like about Brighton is…read morethat it has many different sides to it, and Stage One encapsulates the trashy, fake hair and nails West Street side of Brighton - but in nice way. The owner/senior stylist is a guy called Neil, and he is a bit of an oddity, because he really isn't what you think of when you think of 'Brighton hairdresser'. He is a bit of a geezer, and - sorry Neil if you are reading this - his outfits are - ah - not exactly the kind of carefully-put-together angular hair cut/tight-black-top/scarf ensembles that are more familiar male hair stylist ground. He is more likely to be found wearing double denim. Unironically. He lords it over a bevvy of the ditziest, dippiest juniors I have ever seen. I've never seen one of them let loose on the scissors, in spite of the fact that I went in there on and off for a couple of years. The range of services available also reflect the clientèle that they serve, being one of the places in the area that do hair extensions. I had my hair permed there a few years ago, and they did a good job, although Neil would always try and style my hair with a very 80s wet-look wave after cutting it. The true value of the cut would only be revealed after I went home and washed my hair of the vintage Baywatch look. Altogether the salon has an unpretentious atmosphere, and they offer a wider range of services than a lot of salons in the area. Prices are moderate.

This salon has recently opened up on the London road which is close to the city centre. The hair…read morestylists have had over 25 years experience between them and wanted to start their own partnership. One stylist told me how she does Heather mills' hair for photo shoots, Parkinson and her wedding! So, they have some high profile clients with people that do come from all around to drop by. However, the prices do not match this and are far more competitive than you would imagine. They are hoping to open a beauty parlour in the new year which would add to the all round experience. I give this salon 5 stars because I have had so many bad hair cuts and get so annoyed but they are always spot on so I wouldn't go anywhere else. They do prefer to have appointments arranged as it can get quite busy but they did say that you can pop in and see if they can fit you in.

Based on design and atmosphere alone Yo Yo is probably my favourite salon in Brighton. Taking loose…read moreinspiration from early Japanese art the interior strikes a perfect balance being unpretentious but stylish and relaxed but professional. They offer the usual range of hair treatments at very competitive prices. Also, after a recent renovation Yo Yo now have two extra rooms that come with an in-house Osteopath and Beauty Therapist respectively. I don't think there's a more appealing salon in Brighton.

Just like say what amazing hairdressers! My cut and colour was completely outstanding, so glad I've…read morefound somewhere I can finally trust with my hair - would recommend this place to anyone. Thanks :) Steve

If you want your hair damaged for years to come I recommend this place. The hair colouring turned…read moregreen, it was patchy and uneven. They leave a visible line where your hair colour ends and where the bleach starts. And when going back for a fix or advice he became aggressive and defensive about his terrible job. I would HIGHLY recommend going to a professional. Ended with a hospital trip with burning and damaged scalp. No hate but this was the experience I was given and I just don't want others to have the same experience I had.

Do not use - I can honestly say this is the rudest place I have ever been. My fringe is uneven and…read morereally short in places and the back of my hair is different lengths. When I complained by phone about the cut, I was told it was my fault as I said it was okay before I left. I didn't want a blow dry so it had just been dried to the side I didn't see how uneven it was until I got home. I had asked for parking costs to come back as it is expensive to park and I am out of work. I was only having it cut for an interview. He didn't want to see pictures and told me if I came back I could park outside in the loading bay for it to be put right as it would only take a couple of minutes. As he constantly told me it was my fault not his, I decided not to go back as I was too worried that it might be worse. He didn't apologise once or accept any responsibility and was very intimidating.

Now, I have problems finding the perfect hairdresser, as I'm sure many do. Rush is one of the only…read moreplaces I have been to where I have been happy with what they've done for me every single time I've visited (which is a lot! I'm a salon addict). The guys (and gals) who work in there are extremely friendly, and all know what they're doing when it comes to hair, and offer free consultations if you're unsure about what you want. Although it is a little on the pricey side, they have plenty of good offers on the go, and if you recommend a friend then you and your friend both get 50% off, so it can end up being a bargain.

Horrible experience here, don't go. As soon as I sat in the chair they instantly started being so…read morepushy for me to buy extra products and treatments, before they had even touched my hair. It was so uncomfortable and every time I said no to an extra treatment they'd push and push, telling me I really should get it and I had to buy the products to take home. Listening in to the conversations around the room, every hairdresser was adding surcharges and hidden costs to customers appointments, waiting until they're in the seat to tell them this or that will be £30 more. My hairdresser was doing two appointments at once, meaning I was left sat with wet hair in the sink for half an hour. I'd booked for highlights, cut and blowdry but she said I could only have a trim off my ends and barely cut my hair. Not worth the money at all!

I used to go to Headmasters in Great Portland Street (London) but after my hairdresser moved to…read moreBrighton, I couldn't not follow. It is a pricey salon, there's no getting away from that, but they do colour sales and 'VIP' (loyalty) discounts, so there are ways to make it cheaper. I've never had a bad experience with them and my hairdresser Bryce is absolutely wonderful. Could not recommend him enough as he's always done an incredible job on my hair. I've attached a photo of my new purple do so you can see his amazing colour work. Before that he'd helped he get from a darker brown through to a natural looking blonde that suited my roots. Always happy and feeling great afterwards. And the chairs that you sit in while washing your hair have massages in them!

I was damn impressed by this place, and had to come and yelp about it right away. There aren't many…read moresalons I can think of that are this big and finished to such a fine detail, that let you call them up on the day, get an appointment for an hour and a halves time, turn up looking dishevelled and dripping with rain, and show a picture of an animé character and say "can you make me look like this please?" without laughing you out of the shop and to a mental institute. But that's exactly what I did, and it only cost £15. Maybe I picked a quite time to go and was somewhat fortunate, but I felt every bit as pampered (boy is it hard to sound manly when talking about haircuts) as I have done in the handful of other salons I have visited, and revisited. I'm not the chattiest of people when having my hair put at risk, and am quite satisfied to exchange meaningful words and light hearted jokes, rather than to talk aimlessly throughout the process. And from the looks of things, the fine men and women at Headmasters seemed more than happy to comply with either approach. So far as the consultation was concerned, it was easily the most practical I've had... Which was in no small part aided by me showing a picture of Spike Spiegel (from Cowboy Bebop) and asking if his gravity defying curls were physically possible. While assuring me that it would not look exactly the same, I personally felt it came as close to the fiction as reality would allow without the aid of a wig, and for that I'm bloomin' grateful. I have to say, I felt silly for making such a random request, but I was reassured incredibly quickly... Needless to say, I'll be returning to Headmasters again when I next have the urge to animé myself up!

I love going to the hairdressers, its feels indulgent and I usually leave with my self-confidence…read moreboosted to the tune of £40- a fair exchange every few months! Unfortunately my experience at North Laine Hair Co was not so blissful... It started well, my stylist was chatty but not annoyingly so- we did the obligatory hometown and holiday talk and then he got down to business. I was provided with magazines and water and was treated to a great hair wash that included a splendid 5 minute head massage. Seriously, it was amazing, so much so that I feel bad about what I'm going to say next... Great head massage, poor hair cut. Unfortunately my stylist did not listen to my concerns about his cutting my layers in a centre parting when I wear my hair in a severe side parting. The result- totally foreseeable and highly irritating- all my layers ended up on one side. In addition to this, I specifically requested minimal use of styling products, yet left the salon with a Saved by the Bell wet-look perm! Curly hair is difficult, no question, but you've got to know how to cut it! You can print a £5 voucher from their website, but I wouldn't necessarily recommend redeeming it!

Would definitely recommend!…read more The people here were very welcoming and easy to work with. They were open to my ideas and had suggestions of their own to achieve those ideas. I wanted a bright dye on some layers of my black (not dyed) hair, and they suggested bleaching it first, but because I was on a budget, I wanted to skip the bleaching -- although I was very well aware of the risk of applying copper-colored dye onto stubborn black hair. Needless to say, it didn't show up very well, and Mel & James were nice enough to offer complimentary treatment after to lift the color. This surprised me, as most hair salons would not offer this kind of generosity. The color in the end, turned out exactly as I wanted! There's a student discount M-W for 20% off and Th-F for 10% off so that's a great deal! My total ended up being 38 pounds, which was well worth it for what I got. All in all, I'm glad I chose this place and would definitely come back for any further hair treatments! Thanks Mel & James!

This is salon is one of a kind. Although its essentially just a barbers the staff can do a entire…read morerestyle for next to nothing with a maximum cost of a wash, cut & finish at £19!! Its walk-in only, but they are usually fully staffed so its never a ridiculous wait. You get what you pay for in some respects as a lot of the hairdressors are obviosly not uber experienced stylists but at these prices whos moaning! You also dont get to chose who does your hair you just have to go to whoevers free, so dont get attached to anyone. All the staff are wicked and one of them always brings their lil dog who has a pineapple ponytail! How cute?!

Barber Blacksheep is my fave little place t go and have a trim, is conveniently (for me) located…read morethe middle of George's Road and Kemptown village. unlike of a lot of 'barbers' in Brighton Barbers Blacksheep looks and feels like a normal hair salon, with a nice decor and chatty staff. It's walk appointments only so be prepared to wait, but there are plenty of chairs and mags while you wait. They are barbers rather than trained hair stylists so I wouldn't go there for a full restyle but you can get a fringe trim for £7 and full head trim for £12.

A tiny hairdresser tucked away on Oxford Street, this funky little place has a nice laid back…read moreatmosphere that avoids the conveyor belt feeling of a barbers or the snootiness of a designer place, but at barbershop prices. The staff are friendly (there's only two of them) and you can usually get a walk-in cut. The music is laid back too.

Extremely good haircuts staff that actually listen to what you want and give it to you, without…read moreany attitude, and for a very decent price. Absolutely spot-on, every time.