Pretty awesome hair cut at a reasonable price. Miguel gave me sick fade brah. Also the guys in the…read moreback give a good head massage ;)

If you don't speak Cantonese, don't even attempt to get your hair done at this salon, my hair…read moredresser cannot understand English. Extremely horrible experience, my hair was cut really short (around 30 cm has been cut because the hair dresser could not speak English well and pretended he understood what I wanted). My hair was origianlly touching my bottom and now, it is slightly touching my shoulder. I am extremely upset. He cannot even understand how my hair texture should be cut, and the way he cut it was totally disastrous and unsuitable. I called and went into the Salon both time speaking in Cantonese. When I sat down, the hair dresser came over and greeted me in English and I thought he could not speak any Cantonese so I continued to communicate with him in English (btw I'm bilingual) so I explained that I wanted to trim my hair to the length that would touch my waist. I had also explained because my hair is naturally wavy so I need a big session and length of layers to increase volume to make my hair looks very wavy, he seemed to understand me well and knew what I wanted. I was led to another area to get my hair washed and I spoke in Cantonese to the staff all way through and then I heard my hair dresser spoke in Cantonese to another staff so I asked him if he could speak Cantonese and why didnt he speak to me in Cantonese in the first place. However he still didn't confirm and ask me again how I wanted my hair to be cut. When I realised, he cut off 30cm of my hair. I paid and left really upset and shock.

Master Gary is very patient and accomodating. Anything you want done, just ask for it and hell do…read moreit. He takes enormous care and will spend a lot of time and effort to make you look fabulous. Hell wash your hair and cut it exactly to your specifications. Others will only use scissors or clippers. He will use a combination of scissors, clippers, razor, and electric shaver, according to the situation.

I am very fussy and picky about my hair. Century Hair Salon is reasonably priced but not cheap…read more However, I am pretty sure that any 50 HKD haircut joint will kick me out because of my fussiness. Only master Gary is patient enough to deal with me. He has great skill and is very patient. Also, he will serve you a cup of water, napkins, and has free wifi to boot! Many tourists go home and wonder why their vacation photos are crap. That's because they neglect their beauty regimens while they are travelling. You might be surprised to find that if you take care of your hair while on vacation, you'll have great vacation photos!

Got western hair but don't have that Paul Gerrard budget? Tommy is your spot…read more Centrally located in an unassuming second floor storefront on Lyndhurst Terrace, Tommy Hair Design is a simple local salon, well-priced, and deft around a head of fine hair or blonde highlights. Fast and able to accommodate a booking with about a day's notice, this hair hotspot flexes to my impulsiveness with my look. Like many other foreigners in Hong Kong, I've always come to Edmund here. His English is excellent and I usually bring in a couple of photos for cut and color inspiration, but yield to his advice on what's feasible in a single session without damaging my hair too much. His color is always vibrant, his cutting is precise, and his legendary six-simultaneous-round-brush blow dry technique is on-point. Customer service is exceptional for Hong Kong too - I once was unhappy with the match of my root to mid color and Edmund happily took the time to fix it without complaint. While I wouldn't pin Tommy as the most upscale, chic salon or the most creative when it comes to deferring to the stylist's creative vision, it's solidly reliable and the price is right for an entry- or early-career professional who wants to look her best in the +852.

Appalling salon. I wouldn't give it any stars if I could. Don't believe the hype, Edmund isn't…read moreworth the money. On a recommendation, I went to Edmund in July 2016 for half-head highlights. I'd had unsatisfactory highlights at Toni & Guy, so I was looking for a new stylist to fix the orange in my hair. Edmund did a satisfactory job at improving the colour at the roots but said I would have to do a couple more sessions to eliminate the orange streaks that ran the length of my (very long) hair. I returned at the end of August to redo the roots and highlight the remaining orange streaks, but despite discussing this, Edmund only highlighted the roots and then walked away to another client. I asked the girl if I could speak to him again but she said no as he was busy with another client. I persisted and he eventually returned. When I reminded him of the orange streaks, he became annoyed. He snapped that it would cost me more and that my hair would be dry. I explained that I understood but wished for him to colour it anyway. He reluctantly did the majority of the remaining orange sections, but after the wash, he returned to tell me that he would not do that again and he would only highlight my roots next time. I returned again in November to have the roots redone. Previously, we'd discussed going lighter at each visit as I wanted platinum blonde, not ash blonde. At my first visit we went lighter, but my second visit was the same tone. This time he said he would just put in more ash. This time he started in a different section and put in less highlights than before. He finished in half the time he had previously taken, and then walked away. After the wash, I could see large sections where there was no colour at the roots. He had put in less highlights and they were chunkier. I asked him why the highlights didn't go to the roots this time and he replied, "I don't do highlights like that, very bad for the skin." Then I asked if next time he could go closer to the scalp and he said, "No. Please pay, goodbye." He removed my cape, gestured to the front desk, and walked away. In the 15 years I've been getting blonde highlights, this is the furthest from the root that anyone had gone. So I emailed Ivy Sung from The Upper Room and sent her photos. She kindly fit me in a few days later and fixed my hair. Ivy fixed the roots, treated the hair, and achieved the platinum blonde I wanted in one session. She is the best stylist I've ever been to. I regret listening to the recommendation and not going to her in July instead. She is meticulous, dedicated, and honest. I relayed my experience with Edmund and she was appalled. She also assured me that my hair wasn't damaged, that despite having been bleached twice in less than a week, my hair was strong and healthy. She showed me the obvious demarcation at the back of my head where Edmund hadn't done the highlights down to the roots, nor had he done half-head highlights. Instead, he had stopped only a inch from the crown when he should've continued highlights down to the ear line. I contacted Tommy Hair to request a partial refund. They refused and said they would only fix it or give me a 50% discount the next time I visited; I will never let Edmund nor any other stylist at that salon touch my hair again. *At my last visit with Edmund, another client was there having her colour redone. She wasn't happy with their work and said the colour they had put in the previous day was too grey and yellow in parts. You could see large sections of grey mixed with an unattractive yellow (She did not have naturally grey hair). When they were finished there was little change in the colour and she did not appear happy with the result.

Upon arriving in my newly adopted city, I immediately thought of the essentials: food, water,…read moreshelter... and finding a new stylist on HK island! You see, my tresses dictate many life decisions as it's just not your typical head of hair. It's thick, coarse, frizzy but not curly, and there's a ton of it. How much exactly? Most stylists say enough for 3 heads... AT LEAST. On top of all of that, I lighten it which means it needs special care and maintenance. Oh, and did I mention I'm very picky about the shade of blonde my stylist achieves? I prefer it as cool and ashy as possible - and post color-job, I'm always aspiring to minimize the brassiness with toners and various purple shampoos and conditioners! So yeah, I realize that my total satisfaction is quite the tall order. Thanks to some insistent jet lag, a groggy search led me to booking an appointment online at 1:45am for the next day at noon thanks to a cancellation. Enter Sharon at Paul Gerrard! Sharon took one look at my hair, which I've had balyaged for over a year now. The coming-to-Jesus moment sounded a bit like this: "Darling, you're never going to be the pale, cool blonde you desire unless you stop balyaging and go back to foil highlighting. Foils are the only way to get that kind of blonde." She was right, you know. Sharon is basically this whirlwind of a color whiz with 30+ years of experience, who had me in and out of her chair within 3 hours including the blow-dry. I've come to accept that a 5-hour appointment is just the standard with my hair - nope, with a super savvy, efficient stylist it doesn't have to be that way. I'm loving the fresh take on my blonde, and though it will take several sessions to erase the brassiness out of all my hair, foil by foil, the improvement I'm already seeing can only be classified as major. I also received a perfect pedicure from another staffer while I had my hair done - the model of efficiency! Can't wait to return. And thanks Sharon, for helping me see the cool blonde light.

Coming from Los Angeles, I will admit that I am very picky about my hair and I've had some…read morefantastic hair stylists (cut and balayage/color for ~$250-280 USD max). Hong Kong prices for anything similar or for fashion colors is so outrageous that it infuriates me if my hair doesn't come out near perfect. After going to Hollywood Hair, Carte en Blanc (Japanese salon), Hair Duo (I only trust Oliver there), a couple other high-end local Hong Kong salons and still having damaged disasters, I had resorted to just waiting until I went back to the States to get my hair done. Some background on my type of hair: I have a lot of fine, Asian hair that I've had bad chunky highlights/balayaged at least 3 times by other salons in Hong Kong that really ruined the integrity of my long hair. Despite being in Asia, I find that the stylists in general don't have the most current technical knowledge of how to achieve the most current trends in the US (babylights, colormelts, balayage is finally catching on 5 years later...and please no thinning scissors on my hair!!) and how to apply it to either Asian or non-Asian hair. Finally, I couldn't stand my long, damaged hair in the humidity, so I decided to chop it. I had been resisting going to Paul Gerrard because it is very expensive, even for a cut, but I was chopping off half of it so I didn't want to risk it. I researched and asked for an appointment with Natani and was so happy I chose right! While I brought in some photos I liked, I really wanted her advice for what would look flattering for my face shape and lifestyle. Natani took her time to talk to me about what I was thinking of doing, what my routine was like, what I like or don't like about my current hair. She didn't rush to cut it, she started by cutting the length into a lob and working her way with adding texture and tiny layers little by little. By doing this, I was able to see each step take shape instead of hoping that it would all turn out ok after the blowdry. On top of the great results, Natani is a lovely person is general, and I would be very happy to go back to her again. The only reason I took off one star is the price, but if you want to be safe rather than sorry, it's probably worth it!

My husband is Chinese and in the U.S. where we permanently live, he goes to Super Cuts. He wants…read moreto spend $20 USD to get his "chia pet" like chinese men's hair cut. Anything over $20 USD he feels like it is a rip off for him personally. His haircut is not complex or hard, but sometimes more difficult than other men's hair. He popped in here today on a Sunday seeking that Super Cuts type haircut. He walked in and they were able to help him right away. Shop is like a traditional barber shop in that it is kind of dated, cluttered and feels old. Lots of stuff just laying about. There was a woman getting her hair cut too when we were there. This a basic basic haircut place. Good for simple men's cuts and kids, but they did advertise nails (certain, I myself would not get my nails done here, but they did advertise). There is nothing fru fru or fancy about this spot. Hair cutter guy though seemed thorough and attentive. He cut it shorter than my husband wanted, but he did a good job. My husband said he would go back, knowing he likes the Super Cut type haircut because he gets his hair cut about every two weeks....I told you it was like a chia pet! Cost was $150 HKD (which is under the $20 USD bar for him and just perfect for him). He gave him $10 HKD tip.

In the past year, I am having difficulty in landing a good haircut. It has to do in the HK hair…read morehierarchy system of creative director, top stylist, senior stylist, artistic stylist, stylist...gopher! On my last three haircuts, including to Aveda on this trip, as I made a proper appointment for "creative director" a week in advance (thinking I will pay top dollar to get a great haircut by a seasoned professional), upon arrival, I get punted to someone lower. Upon arrival to Aveda, I was told the creative director was not available. So I am then thinking in my head, "Why did you take my reservation a week ago then for the creative director?" Not only is the creative director not available, neither is a top stylist, which is the next level down OK..so now this haircut that I will have is being teed up poorly for me and for the stylist who ultimately is going to cut my hair. I know they are not who I wanted and they are made to feel inferior, because they know that they are not who I wanted either. That is just a poorly thought out business model. A nice woman named Dibby (I might have the spelling wrong), who is a senior stylist, ultimately provided me a haircut for $720. Did my hair get cut? Yes. But again, if you walk into a store and think you are going to get steak, but then indeed only have the option of a pork cutlet, ham sandwich or salad, your expectations are kind of blown. It is not the pork cutlet's fault, like it was not Dibby's fault. Dibby was fine and did an OK job, but upon booking my appointment for creative director level haircut, I am clearly looking for better than fine. Again, this is not Dibby's error, it is Aveda reception and/or their booking model. Aveda simply needed to convey upon booking what was available and what is not. That simple. It gives me the consumer the option to make choices on moving dates or alternating levels of stylists, versus having this happen the day I walk in expecting a service I signed up for. The salon itself is centrally located and easy to find. It is in decent shape, although the fixtures, floors, walls, bathroom are showing signs of age and time. I kind of trust the Aveda brand and my haircut experience was a touch of a letdown. I would not say to not try this salon, maybe be firmer than me when securing an appointment to guarantee what you book and who you book with.

My hair curl naturally unlike most of local in Hong Kong, I find difficult for local hairdressers…read moreto manage my hair. I am glad to meet Terence at Aveda Central. He always shows his professionalism to cut my hair well in most stylish way.

I booked to come here because the previous salon I had originally booked told me to not show up…read moreanymore because I told them I was on my way and will be 15 mins late. They told me not to show up which really put a damper on my Friday night. Alas the handy bloom me app to the rescue !! I booked it and got JAN from the artistic team. They have a really spacious location so it feels really nice and to be honest he seemed really busy, not sure how I lucked out and got him as a hairdresser. Anyways they offer you a selection of drinks and I got an excellent hair washer lady who have me a stress melting neck massage. Made me feel less tense from my awful original cancelled experience. JAN was polite detailed and very adamant about making sure I got what I wanted with my hair. He curled my hair at the end as well to show me a potential perm look. Anyways lovely experience and I will be back!!

I went in for a blonde root touch up. I'm naturally a brunette, and have been dying my hair blonde…read morefor years now. My hair is healthy and I go to salons to make sure it's done right. Well, Amour damaged my hair so badly that I'm probably going to have to just shave it off. And they left the toner in too long so it's now purple. PURPLE. I cried as they blowdryed it. This was the worst experience I have had in over a decade of going to hair salons. Four and a half hours, $1370 HKD, and all I got was brittle breaking purple hair and an apology.

Yelp is not a thing in HK. At all. Try to use Yelp here and you're stuck with a handful of touristy…read morerestaurants that are few and far apart. So when I first stepped out of the elevator to the 10th floor of this hidden little building off a hidden little road off Queen's Road Central, and I saw that familiar red circle emblazoned with "People Love Us On Yelp", I knew I belonged. So I've always been loyal to one hairdresser back in Canada but I decided to shake things up and go to a salon in HK that 1) Wouldn't give me an 80's hairstyle 2) Wouldn't charge me insane amounts of money. A quick Google search turned up an SCMP article going into exquisite detail about The Attic, with a cut costing about HKD $400. Perfect. Calling in to reserve, they let me know that there are tiers of hairstylists. Junior stylists are about HKD $350, with master stylists over HKD $1000. Colouring started at HKD $800 with highlights and bleaching costing extra. All colouring has a HKD $50 consultation fee. Sounds good. They booked me in for a mid-tier $480 cut. So far, so good. The woman on the other end of the phone was informative and polite. The good service continues! I'm seated right at my appointment time in a bright, large, spacious area and offered a beverage right away. My stylist, Winky, comes over and discusses everything with me. I show her a picture, she clarifies a couple things and then I'm getting half my hair chopped off. A lot of people were surprised at how much I was taking off but I was never loyal to any particular hairstyle anyway. Winky was clearly a great stylist, but also great at customer service. She explained why she cut a certain part a certain way, how to keep my hair from flipping out, and what products to use. Maintenance is almost as important as the initial cut. During the cut, she gave advice on things like getting more layers, and I was happy to give her the go-ahead. The cut turned out fantastic, exactly what I wanted. I also wanted to re-highlight my hair, but that was way over my budget so Winky suggested I just colour my roots and not to touch my existing highlights. Didn't know that was an option! A hair technician took care of the colouring part. She worked quickly and efficiently, and the colour turned out great, blending seamlessly into my original colour. Also, because I had to get colouring done, I got my hair washed twice, which is always my favourite part. If I ever win the lottery, I'd indulge in 3rd party hair washing all the time. At the Attic, it was like a mini spa treatment.The room was dark, quiet, and fragrant with light flowery aromas. The girl even gave me a head massage. This is a premium salon so service matches expectations. Everyone is extremely polite and continuously offer beverages, biscuits, and tons of magazines. I gotta say, having a hot pot of earl grey keep me company makes the time pass by much faster. Even though tipping isn't a part of HK culture, hair salons are a bit of an exception. They might not expect any, but make sure you tip the people here! They work hard to make you happy. (44/100) - 2017

I went to have my haircut here last month and the best part of my experience is the head massage…read more The head massaging was so comfortable, I almost fell asleep in the process. I quite like the smell of the shampoo they used, it smells natural and nice. The hairstylist was patient and friendly, as i have no idea with my haircut, he gave me professional and useful comments and I was satisfied with the outcome. The price is reasonable and definitely worth it. I highly recommend this salon for someone who are searching for a good hair salon in Hong Kong. Thanks The Attic ,look forward to the haircut next week!