Made a same-day appointment for gel nail, as mine was breaking away after 2 weeks on the road. It isn't so easy to find a good nail artist when you are traveling, but I lucked out in London with The Painted Lady thanks to the Yelp reviews! Unfortunately I never got the name of the nail artist, but she was professional, friendly, and gave me good tips about how to care for my thin nails. It cost a little more than I expected (soak off and French gel nail = 50), but I am happy with the service, quality of the work. I would definitely recommend this salon. read more

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The Painted Lady is a Friendly little salon with plenty of vintage appeal. The shop itself has quite a 'shabby chic' interior, but everything is comfortable and in great nick (including the backwash sinks which I usually loathe!) and the quirky decor makes for a far more interesting hairdressing experience than some. Staff are very pleasant and down-to-earth and do a particularly great job if you want a bit of styling or a special 'do' for a big night out. Laid-back is the watchword here, and nothing felt rushed or pressured. The prices are not bad for a London salon. I was really chuffed with my highlights, which I had purchased as part of a special deal, but I will definitely be going back for more! read more

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Nails. Nails. Nails. Nails. Nails. (I can say it 20x, but I won't -- but I am 20x happier than I was yesterday morning). Why? Because I made it to Painted Lady (and to Christina) -- and now all of my fingers and all of my toes sparkle and shine with the power of Essie pink and cobalt (pink on toes, cobalt blue on fingers, but of course) -- and love and care and effort and perfection. Painted Lady is a cute little beauty shop on Redchurch Street specializing in vintage hair, but also regular hair (as I waited I saw a very regular hair being done in a professional way, so have no fear if you aren't a Joanie or a Betty, you can still get your hair done here)-- and most importantly for me, Christina with the Nail portion. She has a small table in the front, and also the entire downstairs devoted to spiffing up the nails. It's got a vintage vibe, but very down to earth. Christina herself is very sweet, professional and does a bang up job with the nails. Nothing short of perfect, and I am an extremely knowledgable critique. If there were Michelin stars for nail salons, I'd be the Executive Director (hmmm...a great idea!). I opted for an indulgent 2 hour manicure/pedicure with paraffin/hot oil mitts to combat this somehow damp-yet-dry weather London seems to have wrapped itself around in and gotten tangled. Bliss. I'll be back for much of the same, but will surely opt for the shellac. She has great color options and its not much more costly than a regular polish. On the menu list there is a 20 quid removal fee, but I am not sure if this applies when you are having it removed and a new shellac put on...I'd think not, but would check. It seems steep if you are getting it off in hopes of paying for another! Some tips: *cash only for nails. *booking in advance is most encouraged. She's just one gal! *online booking is very easy. Will definitely return and as I mentioned, if 2 hours can make one feel 20x better...it's a worthwhile expenditure. read more

This is a nice, friendly salon in Shoreditch that I discovered through Yelp. I went to get my nails done because I was in the neighborhood. While I was there, I noticed two things: 1. The salon has a nice vibe to it and I liked being there. 2. Clients were leaving with fantastic-looking hair. My nails looked fab and now my hair does too - I returned the next day and got a hair cut that really suits me and it was great value, too. I'll be back! read more

These girls really know what they're doing when it comes to vintage hairdos: had an express fix to turn into a 1920s diva ( my skills are limited, can't do it at home, soz) and they turned my hair around in half an hour for £25, making it last for three whole days. Definitely recommended! read more

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FINALLY! An affordable nail salon in London that does it right. One of my biggest frustrations about nail places generally in London is you either pay an arm or a leg for really good salon type service, or you go to a little neighborhood local and soak your nails for 5 minutes and get them painted for 30 quid. I'm a chronic nail biter, so having some place I can go every couple of weeks for a new coat and clean up is huge - I love the ambiance here, the products used are good quality (OPI, etc.), and as other reviewers mentioned the vibe here is Shoreditch hipster cool ( I feel like I discover a new tune (or revisit old ones) everytime I come.). Located on Redchurch Street, one of my favourites in London, you can make a whole day of coming out for a little beauty treament. Just make sure to stop at the cash point before going - nails, at least, are cash only! read more

Absolutely fantastic experience for the New year's Eve!! We booked an appointment with Belinda through the site And we had a full experience with Make up and Hair styling 20's Style! Many thanks to Belinda and the other guys & girls of the staff read more

I have never written a bad review anywhere before, but this felt very necessary. I had a lovely experience getting my hair cut at this salon several times and, thinking that the quality of the color and cut would be consistent among all the stylists in the salon, booked for a partial balayage and cut with someone else at the Painted Lady. I told the stylist that I was growing my hair out and asked that subtle layers be cut, and he instead cut sharp "layers" of hair from the outer part of my head about 4 inches above the rest of my hair. As for the color, which I asked would be natural and sun kissed, a few chunks of hair were colored in brassy unblended highlights in several random areas. After telling the stylist this was not what I asked for, he said he didn't see how it wasn't, and offered to do some slight adjustments, but why should I trust someone who didn't ask for permission to cut inches off my hair in the first place, and cannot see the ways in which they were not perceptive of a customers requests to go back in again and risk more damage? I went to a well known salon with a good reputation in coloring and cutting, and consulted with a senior colourist and stylist who confirmed that what I was given was NOT partial balayage, rather unblended highlights, and hair stylist of 26 years who confirmed that the stylist at the painted lady had cut chunks of hair out of my head which were not only unlayered, but rough cut and completely uneven, not to mention not what I asked for. It has cost me over £250 on top of the £100 I paid at the Painted Lady to repair this, and they will not even offer a partial refund. Do not go here if you want to get what you paid and asked for. It is false advertisement and a reflection of poor quality control. read more

erm..so yeah I just had a 'man'-icure. Got the 30m version (ie sans the paraffin etc) which has made hands feel very soft ready for my shoot later :) Will probably go back as it's about 5 minutes from my house, and lady who is lovely! read more

I'm putting four stars for now only because I got my nails done yesterday and don't know for sure how long they will last yet but I'm pretty sure they'll last a while because Christina was extremely thorough with prepping the nails. Very precise and hard working and was very considerate with what I wanted and always checking to see if I was happy with the work. I had a French shellac manicure which is flawless! £33 was a little over my budget at first but when I looked around and did a bit of research I knew this was the place to come and actually think I got a bargain and will definitely be back! It's in such a great location too. If my manicure does last as long as it's supposed then I would definitely rate this as 5 stars. read more

Went for gel manicure there. The manicurist Rosina was very friendly. Filed and shaped my nails very nicely. However they don't have a lot of colours to choose from, and the environment is quite average consider the price you paid. A bit of hit and miss. read more

A terrible experience. I booked an evening appointment through Treatwell so that I could get my hair coloured after work. I was running ten minutes late so rang the salon to inform them - their response on the phone made it clear that they felt they wouldn't have enough time to do my hair (despite letting me book the slot) but told me to come in anyway so that they could 'assess' my hair. I arrived and they took a quick glance at it, told me it would take too long and that I would have to reschedule. I informed them that I did not want to book another appointment as their customer service and management had been so awful. Later that evening I received an email from Treatwell that the salon had marked me as having missed my appointment, despite showing up and being told they wouldn't do my hair. An attempt to prevent me receiving a refund. I am disgusted by the service I received and got the impression that the issue was quite simply that the stylist couldn't be bothered to fulfil my evening appointment. Running ten minutes late would mean he would potentially have to stay ten minutes longer after closing in order to fulfil my (pre-paid) appointment. This display of laziness demonstrates that he most likely would have done a shoddy job. I don't doubt that the salon achieves great results, it's why I booked with them in the first place, however their time management and customer service is awful and I won't ever be returning. read more

Still following Colleen C.'s path to the perfect nails, i made an appointment with the top rated Painted Lady and disappointed I was not. I opted for the 1h30 mani-pedi. As I arrived I noticed they also serve as a salon upstairs. I was taken downstairs after they offered to take my coat. The nails space is very vintage cosy, I love it. I was offered tea AND a donut, how lovely. You get sat on a lovely chair and then you rest back and enjoy. She started with the pedicure. It was gentle and she made sure she wasn't"t hurting me all along. Then we moved to the hands section and bis repetita until I had the perfect nails up and down. Unfortunately, as I hadn't had a pedicure with nail polish before I forgot to bring sandals or flip flops so I had to patiently wait until my feet were dry to be able to put my tights and shoes back on. Think of that before you come for a pedicure ;). The colors they have at disposal are all OPI or Burberry, very high-end nail polish, and I like to be painted with my quality fave polish (OPI). All the staff was lovely and welcoming. I would definitely come back. read more

Best hairdressers in London without a doubt. Go here for a cool take on a classic style. Excellent colour services and product too. Belinda is an absolute pro. read more

I happened to be on holiday from canada in london and i decided i needed to get my hair done, i stumbled across the painted lady and i was a little bit nervous as i was walking to the salon but i was amazed by their service. everyone was so welcoming and friendly and made me feel comfortable. i was offered a drink as soon as i entered. alice did my hair and she did an amazing job, she cleaned up my brassy blonde hair and made it look even better than i could have hoped. looks like i'm going to have to always come back to london to get my hair done!!! read more

I got Olaplex done on my hair by Alice, it was fab! my hair has been transformed plus the staff were friendly and i was offered wine! Will be booking in soon for the xmas season. read more

Very friendly, relaxed, lovely people, great hairdressers.. izumi does my hair and shes the best gents hairdresser ive ever had.. lots of salons you go in too these days are intimidating, dont listen to you, and worst of all try and make you look like your from the future.. not at the painted lady, its a great place i highly recommend it.. read more

I've recently lost my long- term hairdresser ( sad day), so I've been scouting round the scores of salons that seem to be zoning in on Shoreditch. The Painted Lady is doing well in my personal hair stakes. It's small and friendly, with a nice easygoing vibe. Matt and Nuria have both managed to make my difficult fine hair look sleek and presentable. And I really like the lifelike stuffed fox that is curled up sleeping on the armchair in the window... read more

I was in desperate need of a manicure so I booked a very last minute appointment with Anna for a shellac manicure(30 pounds) during my lunch break. Anna really knew what she was doing and was very friendly. All the products used were wonderful and my hands felt amazing after it was done. The timing was also perfect and I am very pleased with the result. I will be back very soon! read more

The Painted Lady was instrumental in helping me feel like a glam bride on my wedding day! I was getting married in Shoreditch and was looking for a salon that could do my hair and make-up and I was so happy I found The Painted Lady. The booking process was very easy and everyone I spoke with on the phone was friendly and helpful. When I arrived, I was made to feel very welcome - the vibe is cozy and we were offered a beverage immediately. Izumi did my hair and she did a fantastic job! I was a bit unclear as to what I wanted at first and Izumi essentially did three different hairstyles to make sure I was happy. I received so many compliments from guests. Nuria did my make-up and she was wonderful! She offered her expert opinion and followed my direction when I asked for little tweaks. My make-up stayed put throughout the day and it looks fabulous in the photos. I would recommend The Painted Lady in a heartbeat! read more

Whilst my balayage looked lovely and was happy with the result, when reaching for the counter i had shock which i did not process straight away. I was charged £257 for a hair cut (tips), roots regrowth (brown shade) and balayage. Ah the balayage was done before I had the hair cut... a no no! I asked a hairdresser who knew this saloon and she was surprised with the charges as I did not have a drastic colour change. I contacted the saloon to understand what I had been charged for and no response. They gained a huge profit margin and lost a customer and maybe others if you read this too. Not a great way to carry out business especially one that requires building trust. read more

Can't say enough lovely things about the Painted Lady - great hair styling and really detailed manicures - every one has lasted a long time without chipping. Other upsides - staff are really friendly, quirky and unpretentious and their prices are really reasonable. read more

Booked an appointment online on a Saturday afternoon... They were able to squeeze me in before closing time! If you like slick, modern, formal salons this isn't for you. I walked in to a room full of women getting done up for a hen party, and children... Just like an intimate, local place with a great atmosphere. Very quirky and individual. I think this would be the best place to get ready for a night out. I was handed a glass of wine, and seated in a quiet corner to get my hair sorted. Great stylist, great hair, great experience!! I've just moved to London but I've definitely found my regular place. 100% recommend. read more

Visited this salon after reading all the positive reviews. I was on holiday and needed to get my nails done. I was referred to Ruta who was fantastic!! I am very picky about my nails and was so happy to have found her. She was keen on trying any nail art I had in mind and my nails turned out great. She really knows what she's doing and takes the time to sterilize everything as well. The rest of the staff at the salon are also very friendly and helpful. I am looking forward to visiting this salon again on my next holyfay read more

These are a bunch of extremely talented individuals. I have had my hair cut here a number of times by a few different staff members and they always do a top job . They are friendly and always offer me a beer when I arrive. I am definitely and will remain to be a loyal client for years to come. read more

When you try a hair salon for the first time, the worse you might expect is leaving with a hairstyle that you don't like that much. You wouldn't expect leaving with a burnt scalp. Well, that's what's happened to me at The Painted Lady. Last week I booked an appointment for ladies cut, bleach roots and toning with Belinda, the director. The online booking process was easy to complete and I promptly received a confirmation email and later on a reminder. When I arrived at the salon, there was a good atmosphere that made me feel at ease. Belinda herself was lovely. No complaints. The problem was that the bleaching process had to be repeated as Belinda, as she later admitted, didn't use strong enough bleach (my roots are very dark). The result was not only that I ended up spending more than an hour extra in the salon but, most importantly, the double bleaching process burnt my scalp and the toner couldn't be applied to the top of my head due to burning pain. Belinda had to seek advice from a colleague in order to find a way to colour the top of my head to match the sides and back. All in all it sounded like a mistake more typical of an inexperienced stylist than of someone with the professional background of Belinda. I've been having my hair regularly bleached since December and not once has this happened before. I really didn't mind the five hours I spent there as all staff were really nice, constantly offering me something to drink. I didn't mind either being asked to move several times as the salon is small and there was a hen party having their make up and nails done - that was part of the quirkiness of the salon. What I found surprisingly unprofessional was, when about to pay, Belinda pointed out that she was only charging me for one bleach service instead of two - 'as the second one had been her fault' -, which I found insulting she even considered the possibility of charging me for the second one. Belinda offered a free toner on my next visit to compensate for the error but I think it would have been more appropriate to offer a reduction on the total cost of this visit (£145). One day later, I could feel where my scalp had been burnt and I will not be taking advantage of the generous offer of a free toner as, clearly, there will not be a next visit. Such a shame as I loved the place, the atmosphere, and surely I would have become a regular. read more

Nice quirky salon - most importantly, with very skilled staff. I have been going regularly for a year now and prior to that I never went to any hairdresser more than twice (I used to view getting my hair cut as akin to going to the dentist...although now I have a good dentist too!). Now Izumi cuts my hair and she always spends a long time doing a really good job - the first time she cut it short I had so many compliments from colleagues and frients I was amazed! Reasonable prices too. read more

I've been needing to get a dye job done and I found Painted Lady on Yelp a week ago and decided I would give it a shot. I just got home from getting an olaplex (hair color repair treatment) and a balayage (sort of like an ombré but more of a natural gradual look, as I learned) by Mikki and I literally could not be happier!!! Not only does my hair look absolutely beautiful, but everyone at Painted Lady is so nice and welcoming and made me feel like I had been a client for years. As soon as I walked in I was offered tea or coffee and then after sitting I was offered wine (I had the white and it was fab) and then Mikki talked to me for about 15 minutes to find out what I wanted to get done and was really specific with me about what she wanted to do and making sure that we were on the same page. I didn't really know exactly what I wanted except that I wanted some kind of fade from brown (my current color) to blonde. We looked through some pictures online until she found something that she thought would look good on me and she went for it. Mikki is a recent Aussie transplant and is super super interesting and if you're like me, it's important to have good chemistry with your hair dresser, and Mikki is definitely relatable, funny, and super sweet (not to mention a very experienced and talented hair artist). We literally talked for 3 hours straight about our lives and what we're both doing and everything under the sun. I felt like I had known her for years. Right before she started she put a bunch of magazines on the table for me to read, so if you are a bit more shy and prefer to not chatter too much while getting your hair done, Mikki is very chill and doesn't pressure you to tell her your life story (but I did anyway because she's super cool). I don't usually write ridiculously long reviews like this but I've never been so happy with a dye job AND with a salon. The owner is also a doll and has made the salon such a unique and welcoming atmosphere. I'm so happy I found this place and I will DEFINITELY be back! Thanks Mikki for making my hair look so fab!! xx (PS if you want to see some of Mikki's work check out her hair page on fb- it's Mikki Auld Hairdressing) read more

The best for nails in Shoreditch! Tina and her team are amazing, you will not be disappointed. Really friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Tina always does such a great job with my nails and my shellac will always last for over 3 weeks. Great value for money and great service. read more

I love going to The Painted Lady.. I get my hair done by Nuria who is just amazing and always comes up with great ideas for my hair if I'm ever at a loss! She is so passionate about what she does, she really takes her time and makes sure you leave as a happy customer. I've never trusted anyone so much when it comes to my hair! But it's not just the amazing hair cuts and styles that I go for.. the whole atmosphere in this salon is so lovely! I have gone to so many (often pricey) hair salons where the staff seemed tired, uninterested and rushed this is the complete opposite and so refreshing to see in London. I am yet to try the nail service and vintage hair do's, they always look fantastic! read more

I am usually not the kind of person who leaves negative reviews, but in this case I feel like I need to warn people. Don't go here if you are trying to grow or maintain long hair, ESPECIALLY if your hair is fine/ thin/ damaged. My experience was that the stylist either didn't know how to treat hair gently, or didn't care. I was in pain for the whole styling experience after my hair had been cut, and I didn't even get the cut I asked for. My hair got MATTED and stuck in the brush they were using because it was completely wrong for my hair type and yet they continued using it. I didn't know what to say to ask them to stop because there is no way of saying 'stop, you're hurting me' that doesn't risk making the atmosphere incredibly awkward and I am a very anxious person. I am so careful with my hair and am devastated that the person I trusted to trim my hair has left me with broken strands and straggly ends from all the damage. Yes, I still have hair on my head but I work so hard to keep my hair healthy that this experience has been so upsetting. read more