The first time I step into this baby tony and guy I was asked to sign a waiver then hand over ten pounds. 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? read more

Toni & Guy Academy - Hair Salons Near Me - Manchester, XGM

I love getting my hair done at Academy's! They're cheap or free, they have great people always experienced 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! read more

Toni & Guy Academy - www.192.com - Hair Salons Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Finding ( AND trusting ) a hairdresser abroad is such a daunting thing. Unless you are absolutely fluent in a language you will probably end up describing your desired cut and colour a bit awkwardly. Unless you go for universal gestures like " 1 inch off " and a straight cut, there is many things that can go wrong. For the past years I have always turned to Toni& Guy or Vidal Sassoon for my cuts. With a global presence ( even in China! ) you are likely to find one of them around. I simply like the thought of similar training and global standard. Also being on a budget, both of the chains run academies, where you can get your look for less. A lot less. At Manchester´s Toni and Guy Academy a cut is 12pound, color at a max of 25pound. I have been to both the normal salon and the academy and can truly say the end result has been absolutely comparable. But what are the differences? The academy is usually a less "posh" salon, maybe in the basement ( Vidal Sassoon Munich) or like in Manchester in a separate training salon. Cutting takes time as trainees are supervised by directors. All hairdressers are fully qualified and just do a specific training to meet the high standards of the salon. I always found they took a lot of time ensuring the cut was perfect and exactly to my liking. They didn´t have anything to read for me. If I had known before... playing with your phone for 90 min isn't really my thing They only run two appointment groups per day, one in the morning and one in the afternoon for you to choose. So no lunch time cuts or after work blow drys If you are a student or have half a day off and need to look after your spendings this is such a great way to get a top hair cut or color for an incredible price. read more

Toni & Guy Academy - Hair Salons Near Me - Manchester, XGM

Not as good a cut or experience on most recent visit but perhaps just unlucky this time as have been very satisfied in the past.

When I went there I had a fading red(-ish)-brown color and very long hair. I wanted to do some highlights and decide a new color. I ended up having 4 colors on my head and when I rose the issue with them one of the teachers was the rudest person ever. He tried to convince me that that was normal while they had no idea what they were doing (obviously). That guy attacked me and when I asked for refund they said we don't do refunds and literally kicked me out. I had to go to a different saloon to cut them (my below the waist length) and bleach the rest because the situation was just not fixable. I would not recommend it and they are in no way professionals and with a very bad attitude. read more

Now then, I understand how the idea of going to an Academy could freak some people out, however it's totally unnecessary! I first went to the Toni and Guy academy just before Christmas and I was slightly anxious I must admit, but I needed a haircut, badly. Coming from a town where there's only about 5 hairdressers to choose from and you know most of the people who work there, looking for a hairdresser in Manchester was a fairly daunting ordeal. I decided to opt for the academy for some reason, I can't remember why now but was happy with the results as today I went back! When you call up for an appointment they offer the choice between two time slots 9:30 and 1:30 - the time you are there for depends entirely on what you are having done, today I was out in 2 hours. You pay when you arrive and are asked to sign in, it cost me £12 for a cut and blow dry and I believe colour costs around £30. You wait to be called through, after your coats are taken you are allocated a seat and then a hairdresser. You talk through what you want and then their supervisor/teacher(I'm unsure what the correct term would be!) will come on over and ask them about how they plan on going about it, after they've talked it through, hair gets washed and cut! Every step of the way they are watched and corrected if needed however I've had very good experiences there twice and the other people there seemed pleased with the results! If you're after a good cheap haircut and have some time to spare, here would be perfect for you! read more

I went in for a price consultation for my hair to be ombre. I last dyed my hair a year ago so there is some faded brown colour on the ends anyway. The manager in charge told me that "we dont do curly hair as its too dry, especially what you want. You pretty much have ombre as it is with your faded colour on there." Not only was he extremely rude, but that is blatant discrimination. Whilst curly hair is naturally more dry that straight hair, my hair is not dry as i deep condition weekly, avoid sulphates, silicones and parabens, and haven't used heat on my hair in years. If he would have touched my hair he would see its not dry at all. Furthermore when his trainees graduate they will have to work in the real world, where curly haired people exist and go to get their hair done. read more

I'm definitely not one of them studes that blows their student loan on a smart new haircut. In fact, I get my hair cut probably about once every nine months. But it was absolutely knackered at the ends and after some online recommendations, I decided to give the Toni & Guy Academy in Manchester a whizz. The T & G Academy is a training ground for their wannabe stylists. I figured they must be pretty good to get into Toni & Guy in the first place, plus I was assured by the fact that a supervisor checks all stages of the cut. It was £12 for a cut (and just £25 for a colour). Bargainous. You're scheduled two and a half hours, but mine ended up taking about two hours. You pay before you go in, which I thought was a bit weird at first - can't imagine they'd had many people doing a mad dog, but I suppose they may get some unhappy models arguing with the results. When I was sat down, however, I felt a sense of relief having paid as, being a skint stude, I always worry about things getting added to the bill and me paying later and them saying "that'll be £89 please." I always think that if I ever go to subway, cos I never go so I always forget the etiquette and procedure. So when the person is going "do you want cheese? Do you want it toasted? Do you want salad?" sometimes I say no cos I worry they'll be a quid each or summat. Know what I mean? We've all heard the horror stories of the girl with waist length hair who went in a training salon for a trim and came out with pixie cut, but most people I spoke to seemed positive about their experiences there. So I turned up to the building on Queen's Street and, the only negative in the experience, found the receptionist hideously rude and off. I was soon shown down to the main salon with about 15 other girls (and boy) and we sat in front of the mirrors. A girl came round, asked what we wanted and wrote some jargon on the mirror in rub-off marker. Very trendy. I was well surprised at the un-bossyness of the staff. I thought they'd be instructing us what would look better, but they were totally approachable and agreeable. The lady who did my hair actually owned her own salon in Birmingham - she'd come for a week's extra training at T & G to get new inspirations for her salon. I reckon my cut would have probably have cost about £40 at least if I'd have booked in with her at her salon, but instead it was a quarter of the price. The bloke in charge came over regularly to check my hair. He was very nice and had just got back from styling super models at London fashion week. They're very scientific and precise at what they do, which impressed me. It shows why they can charge so much in the normal salons cos they really know their stuff. My stylist was telling me how they've really taken her back to basics on her training course. Even though she'd been a hairdresser for twenty years and they'd manage to teach her several new ways and techniques for cuts she'd been doing all that time. I was well pleased with the finish and all my friends were impressed. They even thought I'd had a colour cos it looked so bright and shiny. I always find split ends after I come back from the hairdressers, but I can't see any now. I urge you all to book in if you wanna save on your next haircut. You'll never go anywhere else! read more

First, and most importantly, one must be of a strong disposition to step inside Manchester's Toni & Guy academy. Being a strong, independent woman, not to mention a full-time student who always seems to be hard up, I started going to the academy for haircuts just over two years ago. A lot of people find a hairdresser they like and stick with them. Of course at the academy the faces are constantly changing as students come and go, but the one thing you're always assured of is a good haircut. The trainees have all had previous experience working in hair salons, and should the unthinkable happen and it all goes wrong, the Toni & Guy veterans are on hand to fix you up. It can be a gut-wrenching experience putting yourself and your beloved hair into the hands of a stranger, particularly one who looks like they had an unfortunate collision with the H&M sale, but having been six or seven times I've always had lovely, friendly people and not once have I been disappointed with the result. The last two cuts I went in for were by far the best I've ever had, and that for only £10-£12 a haircut! The only problem is that as the students are only there in the day time you have to be there on a week day - usually at 9:30 or 1:30. It can also take up to three hours, so you'll have to be patient, or bring along the crossword! Still, if you're feeling brave, or short on cash, I definitely recommend the Toni & Guy Academy to anyone who's after a fresh look. read more

My hubby & I have been going to Toni & Guy academy for about 3-4 years on a regular basis, and we love going there. We both have our hair cut and I have a colour in another appointment. I agree that it is a strange experience at first, but you must remember that you are a model for a student, not a top paying customer. Yes, you must have patience too as you have to wait for the trainer to check every part of the haircut / colour as they go along- you are there for app 3hours. You can then also see why Toni & Guy are world wide top hairdressers! The haircuts are so complex, as is the colouring. It is an amazing experience for the models such as us. The staff are so pleasant and friendly and very professional, and it is intriguing each visit to see yet another future hairdresser learning the skills. The price is perfect for old age pensioners purses as well !! You get a truly professional hair cut / colour for a quarter of the price! We would be devastated if the Academy ever closed. Please keep up the wonderful work. guys. read more

Today i visited the Toni&Guy Manchester academy for the first time and had the best haircut experience ever, and came out with a hair do that I couldn't be happier with:D!! At the start I was a little sceptical of my decision thinking it may go wrong, but soon as I took the seat, all felt different and i felt really comfortable as the Director consulted everyone including me about my hair and then instructed a trainee to cut it, making sure everything is done to perfection. My hair was done by a lady called ALI and she is going to be at the academy till June, and you can call in to book an appointment. On the whole i had a very good experience for only £12 and got my hair done by a Creative Director and a trainee. so 5 stars all the way!! read more

Been going here for years..Always get an awesome cut at a bargain price (£5). Love this place!

Two hours to spare for a £15 haircut is definitely the good deal. Signing some type of disclaimer saying a trainee would do your hair was a bit scary but who knew what treat I was in for when I ventured through the deceptively large academy premises just off the centrally located Deansgate. My hairdresser was male, I'm often not too sure about this, but he was great. No fake conversations of the usual sort. I truly enjoyed getting my hair done even though it did take a ridiculous amount of time. The reading material I'd bought was left to the side, eventually actually left behind as I engaged in fabulous conversation from Lady Ga Ga to travelling Asia whilst the student hairdresser cut the mane with pristine precision. If it wasn't for his effort to not send me into boredom with his student pace, I probably may have not reconsidered coming back. But as I say I left the place sporting a great hairdo and an uplifting feel to my rest of the day. Definitely value for money, although I didn't go for a drastic hair change. I may try the colour at a bargain £25 but I'm aware, patience levels need to be high and the very Mancunian barber (wish I remembered his name) needed! read more

I had a great experience at the Toni and Guy's Academy. It is a great value for the money (12 pounds) and you leave with a high quality cut. All of the stylists already work at salons full time and are just receiving extra training so that they can work at Toni and Guy's. The only downside is that it takes about 2 hours because an instructor checks their work at each stage (though I found this very comforting!). However, I didn't really have any problem with the time because I came prepared with reading materials. All and all, a great deal and definitely worth your time! read more

Being going to Tony and Guy Academy in Manchester for years now, never had a bad result students and tutors very friendly, as long as you got the time fantastic I also find it a great way to relax and unwind well done, Gladys Finn Greene read more