This is one of those places you're only really privvy to if you live in the local area. It's situated in the centre of Easterhouse Shopping Centre and it's a wee gem. It's a unisex hairdresser that's been there for years under various names but everyone in the area has always called it "The Big Windae" on account of the shop front being exactly that - a big windae. About two years ago the current owner, Boab, took over and decided that was the perfect name for it. He's given it a refurb, with bright furnishings, a sofa that you just sink into and even a fridge full of beers for the gents at the weekend. Recently they've brought in beauticians to do everything from nails to massage and a make up artist on the weekends.
Primarily I go here to get my hair done by Jade. I've honestly never had anyone do my colour better than her. She's taken me from brown to copper/blonde ombré in one sitting and this week she's covered up the ombré to give me a full head tint in copper. She spends a lot of time thinking about the perfect way to get the colour to develop so you're not left with big patches of faded colour and the results are always incredibly. She also always throws in a wee conditioning treatment which, when your hair is as thick and long as mine, is a godsend.
The place has a lot of character and charm, with loads of staff and regulars having that usual "hairdressers" chat. You know the kind - neighbourhood gossip, life stories etc. It's always bustling and it's a credit to the great care and attention they give to every single client.
This seems to be THE place to go for boys in Easterhouse to get their hair done too and that is totally down to the way Boab has transformed the place. The barber side of the salon is ALWAYS busy no matter when I'm in.
They're great value for money too, with a full head tint, cut and blow dry coming in at under £60. An eyebrow wax and tint also comes in at a very thrifty £8 and Roseanne is just brilliant at getting the perfect shape. It's a great wee place in an unexpected location and somewhere I'm always happy to pay a visit to. read more