Nuala Morey (2463 reviews)

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I arrived at the salon feeling quite low after a series of health problems. I was quite anxious but need not have worried I was welcomed and made to feel very much at ease. George was friendly, approachable and knowledgeable. She turned my greying, dry mop of hair into a shining halo of copper gorgeousness. It really brought me to tears. What an amazing day and I truly love my new hairstyle. I will be back. Thank you

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In summary, my experience was that I felt ignored and judged. I had a good first impression with a drink on arrival. However this seemed to quickly go downhill, as during the initial fact finding session we discussed how my hair goals, what I currently do with my hair and what my hair is like. I stated that I wanted to grow my hair, how in the past I probably didn't use enough moisture and due to past excessive straightening experienced alot of breakage that's prevented my hair from growing to the length I wanted. During this time my stylist said it looked like my hair had "had two different haircuts" and one of the first questions she asked me was whether I was on medication. She then said she needed to talk to another stylist (who was with another client at the time) and said I should probably talk to a doctor if I was experiencing this breakage. At this point I felt very judged, that my hair was abnormal and I broke down in tears. I wasn't expecting this from a salon that specialised in curly hair and that I was paying a premium price point for. This is exactly the reason I have worked up so much anxiety in the past about going to hairdressers. At least prior hairdressers I've been to haven't charged 3 figures for a haircut. For the rest of the cut, I was moved downstairs, likely for myself and everyone elses comfort. I had a good talk with the stylist and resolved some of the issues that upset me, but ultimately I felt like I was getting my hair cut by someone with straight hair who's not had the same experience as me, in terms of having deep-rooted insecurity surrounding their hair and the uphill battle of learning how to manage it. During the styling session I was asked if I "had a boyfriend" that I was going out with after. I know this was from a good place and trying to make conversation, but it was another sore point of the conversation that stuck out to me and made me feel a bit miserable (recent break-up). A better question that would have avoided that uncomfortableness would have been, "do you have plans to go out after this?" - boyfriends not being necessary in the equation. The haircut I got was short and didn't retain any of the length I asked for. During the styling, I was trying to engage and ask questions, but most got answered badly or by talking about something different, so I didn't really learn anything. There was no effort for conversation made by either of us during the 30 minutes of diffusing. My hair felt quite slimy afterwards. I was really excited for this appointment but the whole experience was disappointing and not worth the money. Overall, there are many other salons that could cut my hair too short and uneven in places for a fraction of the cost. I would consider going back, but certainly not for a long time and certainly not with the same stylist.

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Fantastic cut from that Scottish fella Thomas ;) - fun chats and totally delighted with my hair.

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Thank you Thomasz.