Had a good haircut here last week, this place is more about style than fashion, its a good chilled…read morevibe and not too expensive. I'd recommend it and have been back twice, they were very flexible fitting me in on a busy Saturday when I was going for an interview. My wife like my haircut - she said I looked cool, like a cross between Blake Fielder-Civil and a moor hen. The staff are really friendly GO! Next time I go I am going to ask them to give me a price to open on a Sunday and help me shave a donkey on a number 1, so I can try and make some money renting the donkey out for Hare Krishna picnics during the summer.

Well, it was only a matter of time before I would begin the healing process. After all, one's…read morehairdresser disappearing from this plane of existence shouldn't mean my barnet will go forever untouched, no. And as you may be aware from my former Mufti review, I badgered a friend of mine into visiting them. I booked myself an appointment for Saturday with very high expectations, and they were met gallantly. Mufti is cool, there's no denying it. It's in the Northern Quarter for starters, it's run by guys, the music is unbelievably mellow and lovely and it's simple, clean and relaxing. They had me at the film magazines by the sofa. You might not be able to pick a hairdo from them but you can read through which films should have been TV shows. Agreed, journalists! Empire Records should SO have been a series, as should Watchmen. Ahem, where was I. Not that I'm leaving Salvation (http://www.yelp.co.uk/biz/salvation-hair-ltd-salford#hrid:iRY12h4CSS4gugZ1e-S2Pg), it just feels a little weird to walk in there without Alex, but I was more than intrigued to see what Mufti could do with my stupid hair type. Over the years I've tried and failed to make it more manageable, the only thing that really worked for me was a pixie cut. Now I've ill-advisedly grown it long again and its natural wave and supposed 'thinness but lots of it' have got the better of me. Hair, meet Karl, a genius, a lovely guy who washed my hair himself without getting some floor sweeper to do it and asked me questions about my hair routine throughout. I think he could tell from the clobber that I'm something of a vintage junkie, and my resulting style reflected that. A snip, a tweak, some conversations about Alex (he knew him very vaguely), advice on hair products and a confirmation that my hair is indeed thick (take THAT, Headmasters) and that short layers are fooling me into thinking my hair's manageable later, I looked in the mirror and was greeted with a silky head of waves worthy of a 40s movie star. I'm a convert.

The first time I step into this baby tony and guy I was asked to sign a waiver then hand over ten…read morepounds. I soon as I did this I began imaging how I was going to cover my bald head or perhaps that I should try and call my GP to try and get a free wig off the NHS. Either way my trembling fragile mop sat staring at me in the mirror all delicate and resting on my head, so unsuspecting of what was to come. Turns out they don't let just about anybody off the street do it, the students are all well practised and some just at the turning point where the cut would of cost you £50. My hair was very pleased and I've been somewhat of a regular since. Once there was too many students and I ended up getting my haircut by a teacher, so essentially got a hundred pound haircut. My hair was over the moon that time. Yours might be too?

I love getting my hair done at Academy's! They're cheap or free, they have great people always…read moreexperienced doing your hair and you're going to be supervised! Perfect! My friend went in for a hair cut here and came out looking so great! It looked worth 50-60 pounds and she merely paid a £15! Toni and Guy Academy is as great as any other and the staff is very friendly. You just have to sign a contract stating that a trainee will be doing your hair and then it's all a joy ride! So if you would like to get your hair done for a small spend, go for the Academies!

As promised, une update de la colourist dans Fretwell Bennet, oui? Oui…read more Well, boys and girls. This little piggy didn't go blonde, but she did go a helllllllluva lot darker, at the capable hands of Adam. From the moment I stepped foot back into FB, I was even more well-taken-care-of than the first time. While I waited for Adam to finish up someone else, I read an actual current copy of Glamour, and was given a free fringe trim and tidy-up. And then Adam did my hair. Adam is one of the most fun hairdressers I have ever encountered. Funny, sharp and with a definite wild streak. He tried to get me to go for some kind of crazy colour flash, but finally acccepted that I wanted to go for the deepest dark brown instead. He helped me choose the best possible shade, taking into account my skin and eye colours (as usual) and also my natural *lip* colour! That's some colour consultation, non? The resultant colour is possibly the best I have ever had, and certainly buries dead my relationship with Razors Edge. Though it's just one colour with no extra tones put in, Adam worked the colour and application to accentuate the natural tones in my hair, and it's a flawless job. A full head tint costs £42 with Adam, and it'll be the best £42 your hair has ever had spent on it.

Been here twice now for all over color. I am used to Aveda (coming from the US) so I had to try it…read moreout. My second experience was a lot better than my first. My first wasn't bad though. I came in for all over color and highlight (requiring bleach). Midway through, my colorist had another appointment so I got an intern. She finished my hair and all seemed okay. However, when I went home (I have dark hair) I noticed a huge patch of yellow/blonde in my black hair that they didn't cover up. Also, as my boyfriend nicely pointed out, they color my sideburns a little too much and now part of my cheek peach fuzz is black. I went in to have the bleached corrected and the colorist corrected it no problem. My second time I just did an all over color and it was a fine experience! Nothing bad this time! One thing I miss about Aveda back home is there Aveda tea and they give you a free hand massage while your hair is getting dyed. They say they give free hang massages online but I've never been offered one. I'll continue to go cause its close and the girl who does my hair is pleasant.

Had artistic gels nails done here a couple of weeks ago with lynsey and hd brows with kelsey very…read morehappy with both treatments,the therapist and salon. Very professional but fun at the same time, highly recommend this salon will be returning soon for more fabulous treatments.

This solon came very highly recommended by my friend, who's hair always looks lovely after she has…read morehad it done here. On that recommendation I decided to try it myself. Unfortunately the hairdresser my friend used was unavailable in the week that I wanted to get my hair done. I opted to use someone of equivalent level and thought that given the salons good reviews that would be just as good. At the salon I found the staff to be pleasant but uninterested in me. The hairdresser I used kept watching the door as if I was just a filler appointment in between their more important clients. I found the same with the reception staff who just left me standing there aimlessly for a while whilst they chatted. I wouldn't have minded the staff's dismissiveness so much if the cut had been good. However, once I got home I noticed that there were long pieces of hair that that the hairdresser has missed and I ended up having to cut these piece to length myself at home. I understand that it might be easy to miss small bits of hair but these were reasonable sizeable sections. Overall I was just disappointed. My friend had spoken about how much she liked the salon as they were very friendly and the cut/colours were always good. I had to sadly disagree. However, I do note that this could be a one time lapse in service and I am going back again tomorrow to the hairdresser actually recommended by my friend so if they are much better I will happily change my views and let you all know.

I'm constantly on the hunt for a great hair stylist. After all, they're like your best friend, your…read morepreacher, your conscience all rolled into one. They're not easily ditched (it may be my loyalty gene), and once you've found one, you keep them hidden like a little secret that's only shared with your nearest and dearest. After one visit, I'm not 100% convinced I've found this in VS. Sure-- their reputation is unparalleled. And like my fellow Yelper said, THEY certainly do tell you what you want. Which, for the most part is okay by me. I'm not a hair stylist and darned if I know what I look good in / what looks good on me. But two things I do know: I don't like my curly hair and when I pay a small fortune to have it cut and styled, I like to have it straightened. Buzzing in a bit of factory-like way, they do take great care to give you a great cut. Their whole philosophy is based on the fact that they work with your natural hair to make it look great. I can appreciate that. But when I've lived with my hair for 35 years, and have never been satisfied with or successfully made it look great regardless of hair cut or product, I think I have the right to ask the person I'm paying to do my hair to blow dry it straight. Perhaps I'm too eager to please or easily chastised... either way, 75 GBP later, I walked out of there with curly hair. *Sigh* I guess my hunt will continue...

Gone are the days of the barber shop......no really....GONE!!! Vidal sassoon has over the last 50…read moreyears revolutionised the art of hair cutting/styling. He has created an art form a science and he is still going strong at the age of 83. He might live in LA but his brand is now spread worldwide and his legacy will no doubt live on. The concept is so different here. You don't walk into one of these salons and tell the stylist what you want. THEY tell YOU... what you should have. For example clippers!!!! According to one of the stylist I was talking to during my last cut, everyone's head shape is different their faces are unique. That's a fair point right?? So if you use the clippers and just follow the contours of the head depending on how your head is shaped and it won't be perfect with no bumps let me tell you, it will look odd. What the stylist do here is recommend the right hair cut which best suits your head and face, I think this is fair point. Whether you care or not is a different matter but I still feel the argument is a compelling one. Now this almost scientific attitude towards hair styling didn't come about over night as I mentioned Vidal has been going for over 50 years. It almost acts as an international academy now for the rest, who merely follow in their footsteps. Ok so let us come to the issue of how much it would set you back. Cheap it is not, but needless to say the service will be impeccable and you will be in safe and expert hands. A consultation, shampoo massage, conditioner and finish will set you back around £50, however there is a 20% discount available for students as well as corporate discounts. The ideal scenario I suppose is a gift voucher which is a perfect gift or treat for a friend or other half. Must add that price tag is for a creative level 1 cutter. As you go up The ladder the price goes up. Creative director of this salon for example will charge £89. Which is less than they do in London ....around £120... So Like I said just wish that someone treats you to a gift voucher or go along yourself, and be educated in the art and science of hair styling. If you want the best you gotta cough up right??

The best hairdressers in Manchester, I'm wary about sharing this place with you as I don't want to…read moreshoot myself in the foot and never be able to get an appointment, but then I feel I'm doing my bit for woman-kind by sharing my knowledge of this place. Whatever your hair type, thy can tame it, colour it, add extensions, cut and style it exactly how you like and is a great place to get your hairdo for a special occasion or a cut that's going to look just as good once you've washed and blown it yourself. Worth the short journey out of the city centre and away from the generic one-cut-will be made to suit all places. The girls here are miracle workers and lovely too.

I took my daughter here to have her hair put up for her prom and the staff were fantastic, she…read morewasnt too sure what she wanted so they did a couple of quick styles for her and she came home with one that she really liked and they didnt charge so she booked and went back and they styled it in the chosen stye and it was absolutely beautiful. The shop is bright and spotless clean and all the hair stylists are very pleasant and helpful, giving you drinks while you wait. I have since been back with my 2 girls to have a cut and blow and they were so happy with the stlye and the cut all their friends want to book as well, I think I should get commision for recommending them to everyone ha ha

Oh the things we do for our friends. My adorable mate Jenny decided to go all Marilyn Monroe and…read morebooked an appointment at Michael Paul's salon but needed some moral support and requested my presence. Maybe she thought she would do a runner or she needed a heavy to make sure her bottle blond did not go green but I went willingly after she promised me a glass of wine in return. This is a stark, white, exceptionally clean salon with young, bright and vibrant staff. Adrian worked his magic on Jenny's tresses and she was delighted with the results.As we all know, a virgin visit to an unfamiliar hairdressers can be quite daunting and you usually leave somewhat disappointed with the results, but Jen was gowned then groomed professionally and comfortably without any delay. The salon was quite full but she did not feel rushed and there were four stylists performing quietly and efficiently. This is a spacious place, there is no possiblity of feeling cramped or able to overhear the mundane conversation from the perm next door. As it was Jen's first visit, she received 50% off her colour treatment and she left feeling and looking like a movie star. Move over Marilyn, there is a new blond in town.

Michael Paul is an average hairdressers with a top end price tag. It has quite a swish, chromey…read moreinterior, with spiral srairs desending to the basement. All in all, it's a nice airy space which puts you at ease. I've had my hair cut here twice before deciding that it was just too expensive, after all I am a boy and I do know, as my dad keeps telling me, that I can get my hair cut for 8 quid at his barbers, instead of paying £25 upwards here. Saying that, my friend had her hair dyed here and could not stop raving about the gorgeous brown bonce she ended up with thanks to Claire. Which, did actually look pretty hot and above all natural. So perhaps if your a girl reading this, and willing to fork out the cash, it may be worth a visit as I don't actully have anything bad to say about here apart from I can't afford it!

I didn't think i'd find another hairdressers in Manchester that i'd love as much as my old place,…read morebut I most definitely have. On Peter St, this large salon caters for hairdressing for both women and men and also offer beauty treatments, spray tans, manicures and pedicures etc.. On both occasions I've been here the staff have been so very polite! And I have always left with my hair looking and feeling amazing. The prices aren't too expensive either, so for the exceptional standard of service you're getting I think it's very reasonable. The owners, Peter and Marcus (spooky eh) are always knocking around and are lovely too!

Sabiha's hair and beauty is an okay place to get a nice haircut. The staff are generally friendly…read moreand women and blokes have their haircut separately. The guy who I got a cut off was passionate about what he did; courteous and we had a good chat about the curry mile. Students stand to get a discount and there's elaborate selection of potential dos with all sorts of colourings and what have you at different price kicking off from the 10 pound mark.

I went in for this blow dry, which I had never done at a salon before. I wasn't completely sure…read morewhat I wanted so I left it in the supremely capable hands of Bhean. She made my crazy, poofy, frizzy hair look like I had just stepped out of an "After" photo of those before/after hair product advertisements. I felt confident as I stepped out into the world, and definitely felt like I had a little swagger hahah. Highly recommended. Afterall, isn't that why we go to "beauty" salons, to feel beautiful? Great location. at the top of Whitworth Park before Rusholme if you're coming from the uni (just a tip, since I got lost)

I got a full head highlights, toner, olaplex and cut here, and the stylist Dylan who did my hair…read moredid a fantastic job with both my colour and cut. The salon is very clean and nicely decorated, the staff are all very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about hair, and booking is done easily online via treatwell. Overall I am very happy with the results, especially since I always asl for complicated things!

I had my hair done by the lovely Dylan who has absolutely saved my hair. I had abit of a crisis…read morewith my previous hair cut at another salon and my colour was done for. I had toner put on my hair and had it cut. I was terrified of it being too short and that I would loose all of my hair however he managed to make it look amazing and enabled me to keep some length. He was so nice, and made my experience warm and welcoming. I feel like he truly understood and listened to what I wanted to be done. I will be returning and cannot wait for my next visit. I highly recommend Avesta.