So last week I decided I wanted to change my hair and go from really long hair to a short do. I had no idea where to go so I started searching the web and found Wild Romance. The reviews were so good I figured I'd give it a go. I went to their website and checked out the hairdressers and that brought me to my new hero: CHARLOTTE! I'd seen some of her work and I figured if anyone is going to chop all my hair off it's going to be her. So that was decided and I made an appointment for the day after. I came into the salon and was pleasantly surprised at how cute it looked. I had just figured it would look like any ordinary salon but it looked really cozy and vintage. The atmosphere was great! As soon as I walked in I got welcoming smiles from the staff and I thought to myself I've definitely come to the right place. So down walks this shining beacon of friendliness and as it turned out, this shiny beacon was Charlotte. Great!!, I'm thinking. She walks me up to her station and takes my long braid and says something along the lines of: 'Nice, so what should we do?'. At this point I'm not really listening because I am ready to fire the magic words at her, but I figure it is time to unveil my plan so I eagerly say: 'Yeah, I want it all off'. Lights dim and heads are turned. Charlotte's eyes twinkle. I'm happy. She's excited and ready to go. So am I. She asks me if I have anything in mind so I show her some pictures I looked up. She likes it, but tells me that she won't be able to do that exactly because my bangs are a bit too short. I don't mind, and I'm happy to have found a hairdresser that is honest with me and will use her expertise to make what I want actually work with what I've got. She washes my hair (and I doze off for a couple of minutes enjoying my complementary scalp massage that is the hair washing) and we settle back at her station. She braids my hair, as I want to donate it to the hair foundation, takes her scissors and asks: 'Are you ready?'. Hell yes I'm ready. Chop it off. AND SHE CHOPPED IT OFF. The hour that followed was filled with chops, tea, chops, more tea, nice conversation (she is actually very nice as well as a great hair dresser), and then... the unveiling! I. LOVE. IT. HOLY CRAP. She asks me if I'm happy, even though it's quite obvious that I'm ecstatic, and I practically fall to her feet. She tells me that if in the following days I find anything to be bothersome and I might want to change a few things, to just come by and she'll fix it for me. Now that's what I call service. I walk out of the store, immensely pleased, and the second I walk out I can hear this old guy saying to another old guy: 'Wow, that woman is beautiful'. I shit you not. This actually happened. That is what this haircut did to me. I've been getting compliments on my hair every day for the past week (it's been 4 days now), and I'm loving every second of it. People I don't know by name but whose face I know are actually coming up to me to compliment me on my hair. So basically, if you want your ego stroked, go to Wild Romance and ask for Charlotte. You will not be disappointed. read more

I want to preface by saying that I have had some really bad hair experiences before so I'm really, really particular about finding a good hairdresser who makes me feel comfortable, will listen and give good advice and who makes sure that my hair is looked after. Jennifer Golden does all of these things and more - the only reason I stopped going to her is because I'm leaving the country. She has been my hairdresser for almost three years and I have always found her to be so nice and incredibly professional. She has an eye for colour, isn't afraid to experiment and will always make sure that you walk out looking your best no matter what colour you are looking for (we had a fantastic journey through various shades of pink, purple, black and blonde). She listens to what you want, gives great advice and suggestions and takes great care in ensuring that you are happy with your cut and colour (and did her best to minimize damage from my crazy requests - considering what I've done to my hair over time, it's really healthy). She was responsible for getting my hair the exact colour (very light blonde) that I wanted for my wedding and also test-styled it and provided instructions for the stylist on the day to follow (we didn't get married in the Netherlands otherwise I would've wanted her there for that as well). Wild Romance is a very sweet little studio on Spuistraat with good transport access. It has a very chill vibe and I've only heard good things about everyone else who works there as well. Initially I was recommended by the wife of one of my husbands colleagues and multiple people from the office I was working at would visit there as well. I have also sent other friends to them because of the high standard of work they do. I cannot recommend Jen enough and I'm so sad that I won't be able to see her after I move, but I hope that you all try her out because she really works magic. I can't thank her enough for how well she's worked with my hair. read more

Wild Romance is the best hairdresser in the city of Amsterdam! Why? Because the service there is great, the people who work there are great; they're fun, lively, positive and always on the look out what you're going for. They always aim for the best and proceed with caution which makes the money so worth while! They actually do acomplish what you are looking for; weather it comes down to a haircut or dying your hair. They're very specific and turn their entire focus unto the customer which is so great! They have a heart of hospitality and are always helpful! The first time I got my haircut, I loved it, it turned out to be exactly how I wanted it and it grew out smoothly; people always need a good haircut if you are wanting to grow your hair out. If you're wanting to dye your hair or wanting to get a very specific haircut, I would recommend you people who either live in Amsterdam or just in for a visit to go and experience the heart of it! The first time I got my hair dyed there, I was surprised because it was exactly what I was going for and they accomplished it to my willing. The second time I went to get my hair dyed the same thing happened, with caution and patience. Both colors turned out great and I wouldn't know any other hairdresser who are just as good with specific colors or haircuts. The first time I got my haircut I love it and it wasn't too short, it got cut exactly how I wanted it. The second time I got it cut, it was done again with caution and patience. And inbetween both experiences they would show you why the length is either uneven or if the haircut you got beforehand wasn't cut right for the type of hairstyle that you want. That helps because they know what they are saying and it becomes even a bigger success! Say yes to Wild Romance! read more

It's been 2 weeks since going to this great place and I am still amazingly happy with my haircut by the wonderful human being that is Shannon. First of all, Shannon is absolutely hilariously fun to talk to and coming from England I have always craved to talk with a fluent English-speaking hairdresser AND get an haircut that I can become ecstatic about and proud of! Normally when I go to a hairdresser I tell them exactly how I want it and then end up with a slightly different "default men's haircut". This is definitely not the case with Shannon and she knew exactly what I mean within a short explanation which is just simply awesome! Regarding the establishment, straight away after entering it you can already feel the good vibes and welcoming feeling which is so in-line with Amsterdam's unique style that you really feel like this place really belongs in Amsterdam. The people were extremely accommodating and welcoming. I even got to drink a beautifully cold beer while I waited for my haircut which I have not experienced in ANY other hairdresser which adds to it's unique flavour/style. It felt more like I was hanging with a couple of mates in Amsterdam all-the-while getting my haircut which really was an awesome experience and a great idea. Even though I do not live extremely near Amsterdam, it's suffice to say that I will definitely be coming back for my next haircut here as I now believe that this is how hairdressers should be run! read more

As someone who fears the hairdresser the way some fear the dentist, I was nervous about getting my hair cut by anyone other than my stylist back home. I've been living in Amsterdam for nearly a year and had managed to time my haircuts so that they coincided with my visits home. After a change of plans and a planned move not back to the US, but to Ukraine, I realized I was going to have to have my locks chopped by a stranger. Wild Romance was recommended to me by several people and so I scheduled an appointment...and I'm glad that I did! Loula did a fantastic job with my waist-length, damaged hair. Everything was great, from start to finish. I was offered a drink the minute I walked through the door (coffee or water as it was 10AM, but I've heard wine is available for later appts). Hair washing was thorough and relaxing, as Loula incorporated a head massage and later a neck massage. She was patient when listening to me ramble on about how I wanted to keep some length, but also try to give my straight hair some movement to compensate for lack of body. She explained what she was doing step-by-step which helped to calm my nerves. She even convinced me to lose an inch or 2 more than I initially asked for -- but by gently explaining why and not by just snipping several inches more without my consent bc she thought she knew best. Trust is important! All in all, a great experience! I only wish I had gone to Wild Romance sooner. read more

One of the trickiest things about moving for a woman is to find a new stylist. It can take years to find a great stylist, build trust, and perfect your cut. It's one of the most important relationships in a woman's life, and having to date around for The One often ends in tears and ugly bangs. So when I took a leap of faith (thanks to Yelp) and booked my appointment with Remi at Wild Romance, I hoped for a solid cut, but braced myself to go back to the playing field. But not this time. With Remi, it was love at first cut. Remi gets it, ladies & gentlemen. He takes the time to listen to you, offers suggestions, and gives you the comfort to know you're in good hands. It also doesn't hurt that he referred me "Beautiful" every time he needed my attention. And when he was done, all I could say was "Wow." Nailed it. But the real test of a good cut isn't how it looks when you walk out the door - which, by the way, was practically perfect - but how it looks and wears in the months after the cut. So two-going-on-three months later I can tell you Remi's cuts get better as they grow out, maintaining shape and style even on people like me who have fast-growing hair. So I heartily recommend Remi to anyone looking for The One and needing their perfect haircut in Amsterdam. Remi, I'll see you soon for our next date! read more

Firstly. I hate going to hair salons. I never come out with what I want even when I come in with pictures. The last time I had my hair cut was in France and I literally was holding back my tears he did such a bad job. I was skeptical and went here based purely on yelp reviews. When I walked in Clint the Aussie welcomed me and I had read of him in the reviews. However he was not who my appointment was with. As it turns out I booked with the right person. I came in for French style highlights (balyage) and Pascal is French and was apparently the one to see if that's what you need. I told him exactly what I wanted and we discussed it for a good ten minutes while he looked at my hair (which is really thick). There are no words of praise high enough for what he did. I am so happy with my full head of highlights and am even considering flying back to Amsterdam when I need them done in a few months time. Everyone at Wild Romance is so welcoming and I would definitely recommend their services. They seem to have a pretty solid client base and know their customers on an individual level. It's not a Toni & Guy style chain salon who try and rush you in and out. So happy to have discovered this gem all thanks to the yelp community. :) read more

My father is a barber, so he was the only person doing my hair until I moved to Amsterdam. Since my father knows my hair better than myself, it felt hard to communicate to other people how I wanted it to look like. Finding someone that could get my haircut right in a completely new place was challenging. Assuming that my haircut wasn't a big deal - it's short, generally an undercut - I was choosing very cheap options (come on, I never payed for a haircut before!). I had average results that, in general, were making me feel just satisfied. But then I found Wild Romance... and Mel Kane. And my life changed. This place is what I call a great experience. The people there is awesome, friendly, and helpful. I always have great conversations with Mel, my hairdresser - she's a great professional, very kind and funny. She understands exactly what I want and, not only that, she understands what she's doing. She has a thorough approach, paying attention to every detail, and explaining how can I style my hair, and what kind of product would work best. When someone offers you a cappuccino, just accept! I love their cappuccino. Not to mention they have great taste for music ;) read more

Charlotte Charpentier colored my hair for the first time and I could not be more thrilled with the end result. I have always wanted to dye my hair red but have been hesitant how it would look and how light/dark it should be. Charlotte walked me through the whole process. She was charming and conversational and put me at ease as I was nervous about not liking my hair. The red she chose for me is more subtle but really stands out in the sun (: It is exactly what I wanted and a great transition for my first time testing the waters! She was so sweet and accommodating, offering me refreshments and really getting to know me and my friend--she really takes an interest in her clients and gives firsthand professional feedback as to what she thinks will look best. She took before and after pictures and quickly and efficiently had them e-mailed to us so we could share them with our friends and family back home in the states. She is incredibly talented and did a superb job. My hair looks and feels absolutely amazing! read more

If you are looking for a relaxing treat as well as a top haircut, REMI is the guy for you: he will make it happen. I moved to Holland 3 years ago and since then have been on a lookout for a new hairdresser, not quite finding the right fit. I landed at Wild Romance following a friend's recommendation, and I am so glad did. I booked with Remi after reading his bio, thinking he would get what I had in mind, and boy I was not disappointed. I have been twice now, and each time it's is been a delight. He is very friendly and puts you at ease immediately, but most importantly takes the time to talk to you and work out together exactly what haircut you want; after that, he just makes it happen. The result is stunning: I keep getting compliments on the new look, but I don't have to work hard to maintain it! I don't know how he did it, but that is the sign of a super cut! I can't recommend him highly enough. I am looking forward to my next visit - treat yourself! read more

I've been living in The Netherlands for 4 years, and have gotten my hair highlighted and colored by various top rated, expensive hair salons. I've never been satisfied with my results as I have naturally dark hair and usually opt for caramel colored (more natural looking hair highlights). Every time I have gotten my hair highlighted, the color has been too light and also quite damaging since the hair salons were using a toxic bleach in attempts to get my hair looking lighter and blonder. I took my chances when coming into Wild Romance and meeting Loula. She is an exceptionally wonderful and friendly woman, who achieved the perfect color for my hair ! I really didn't think it could be possible after being disappointed numerous times. My hair looks absolutely beautiful, and I am ecstatic with the results ! I would highly recommend Loula, and I will be booking with her in the future for all hair color. She is very talented! read more

Since this salon opened it's doors I've been a fan of Wild Romance and especially Clint! Let's say I don't exactly have the hair of my dreams; it's thin, breaks easily and is hard to manage. But somehow Clint always manages to make it look pretty and sexy with time after time a killer cut. He gives good advice and really takes an interest in your needs. No scissor touches your hair until he's perfectly aware of what you want, but he's also not afraid to steer you in the right direction if your wishes are impossible to fulfill. Apart from a good haircut (which is of course the main objective) I'm also a fan of the decor of the place and the way you're treated. In a city like Amsterdam getting good and pleasant service can sometimes feel like a mission impossible, at Wild Romance however there's always good coffee, wine or beer, a friendly chat and very important to me; good music. Wild Romance and Clint rule! read more

I can hardly say enough good things about Natalie Stavast's talents as a stylist and colorist, but I'll try. When I came to her, my graying curly hair was practically black from deposits of the wrong color, and the cut was nondescript. She was frank in explaining that when she lifted the dark color she could not be 100 percent sure of what would happen, but I got a beautiful brown color with just enough warmth, and realized later when someone commented that it matches my eye color. Natalie listened to my history, and she looked at my Pinterest file of hairdos - which was a confusing mess from short to long, and then gave me the most flattering cut I have had in years!!! My husband said, " an amazing haircut, the best cut you've had in recent memory, cute as hell!" I feel great...who could ask for more! Thank you, Natalie! read more

I really cannot praise Loula and her work enough! I went in on Monday asking for my hair, which was an indefinite coulour mixture of my natural brown and what was once an intense copper red, to be dyed a pastel pink. Loula spent about 15 minutes on discussing what exactly I wanted and how realistic/advisable it would be. All the hairdressers I had been to so far just went for it, seemingly not caring about the outcome at all. Never had any one walked me through the process or explained to me why this or that might not work or why it may be a bad idea. In short, I felt in very safe hands. Loula then started with what ended up being a 5-hour-long job... And the end result is AMAZING! I really don't think I have ever left a hairdresser's so happy! I will definitely entrust Loula with my hair for as long as I stay in Amsterdam! read more

My sister and I spent Christmas in Amsterdam last year and walked past Wild Romance in the morning on Christmas Eve, we checked in the salon if they were able to fit in 2 appointments and Loula managed to fit us in half an hour later for 2x full head of highlights and cut/blow-dry. Loula listened to everything we wanted and I can safely say that she gave me the best hair cut I have had since I moved to Europe in 2014! it's always nerve wracking to see a new hairdresser but you can tell you're in safe hands with Loula. If the flight wasn't so expensive I would book in to see Loula for all my hair appointments! Lovely salon and great music, the rest of the staff in the salon were very friendly and you could tell that their customers were happy with their hair when they left. Two very happy customers, thank you!!!! read more

I just moved to Amsterdam and was looking for a good salon to go to-I found Wild Romance on yelp and saw all the great reviews for the salon and Remi in particular. So I decided to go for it and booked an appointment with him (online, so easy) for the next day. It exceeded all my expectations-the salon has a great vibe, very comfortable and everyone is so friendly. Remi is incredible and kind and hilarious and listens to exactly what you want. My hair is very very thick and always takes forever to cut (Remi was very patient for the whole two hours) and he cut it into beautiful choppy layers that looked better than I had hoped for. Also, I had so much fun the whole time. I am so, so happy I went to him and will definitely come back. Recommend it to everyone! read more

MEL KANE of Wild Romance is the best!!! I am so happy and grateful that I finally found a hairdresser who is as great as Mel. She's talented, honest, friendly, and gorgeous! :) My hair is very curly and it used to be so dry and unmanageable. I used to just wear it in a bun. But Mel is a fairy godmother with a pair of magic scissors -- she made my hair gorgeous! She did a great job with my layered haircut (it gets even better as my hair grows!!!) and my highlights look so natural (considering i have really black hair). She also recommended a hair product for my type of hair. I wear my hair down now a lot -- letting my natural curls bounce. I feel so vavavooom. hahaha. Thank you very much Mel! See you again, soon! read more

I am probably not the easiest client a hairdresser can have, being quite clear what I want to have. Yvonne did an excellent job and exceed my expectation! She gave me a fantastic haircut and I am super happy!! What I usually ask for sounds quite simple, but in my experience often was not delivered by other hairdressers. In my role I have quite some exposure in professional meetings and need my long hair to be given shape, a look of a "non-boring" nice cut and further cut in a way that if I do not have time for blow drying, there is no issue and it dries by itself in a way that it falls neatly and business ready! I got exactly that!! Thanks a billion Yvonne .. I for sure will come back! read more

I've gotten two amazing haircuts from Remi in the past years. Remi was so patient and really listened to what I wanted and made sure I was more than happy with the end result. He didn't laugh in my face when I told him I wanted my hair like Anne Hathaway, and told me to chill out when I was freaking out about a simple haircut. I get really stressed when cutting my hair and I'm super paranoid about something bad happening (thank you to the unnamed stylist who burned me by telling me I could totally pull off bangs. You have scarred me for life) but Remi was so incredibly understanding about this :) I'm so happy with my new hair and I hope he got a funny story out of my mid-cut panic attack. read more