Originally I gave Peter Mark 1/5 but manager did apologise and not charge me…read more I normally use Adam (amazing at making me look gorgeous) or Agnieszka (excellent hairdresser and cannot recommend enough). Today, I booked in with Julie. 42 minutes into my appointment -- Julie touched my hair for the first time. SOPHIE washed my hair after Julie explained what shampoo to use. I was never told I was going to be used for training and I never would have agreed. Exceedingly disappointing. I told them when booking I had to be at an event at 11:30am (so need to leave by 11;15am latest) Physically talked to team about it (as had haircut on the Thursday). They told me would put note on account that I was under time pressure but there would be plenty of time. Arrived for my appointment...& was told to wait. 15 minutes AFTER my appointment start time I reminded them of my time constraints. Was told to wait and asked if I wanted tea / coffee. Then after tea arrived Julie introduced herself and asked what I was having done. I explained I was supposed to be getting hair straightened and like ghd waves. She told me they will wash my hair straight away so I am "not waiting". Sophie did my hair after Julie told her how to wash it and what sprays to put in. Sophie is lovely but kept lightly knocking my head with the hair drier. Struggled to dry my curly hair as kept mixing up the separated parts and clips. Eventually 42 min later Julie came over and my hair was half wet. She asked me what I was going to have done -- & suggested a boho blow dry as alternative to straightening. I told her I had no time to do anything else due to her tardiness. She was like "oh, you don't have to leave for another 45 minutes we will have plenty of time". I said no. I was supposed to BE there in 45 min. So need to leave here in 10 min max. She was like "right" then did a curly blow dry. I was horrified and in tears leaving. Manager didn't charge me. Went to my event with frizzy & curled hair. NEVER recommending using them for a weekend or Saturday appointment unless they give you plenty of time to "fix" their mistakes.

I came in for a patch test on Saturday. I was booked in for…read morea half head on the Wednesday. Three staff members were whispering and sniggering after putting the towel and cover up around my shoulders before telling me they couldn't do a half head due to nano beads. ive had these extensions for years and it was never a problem. they were on the bottom half of my head and wouldn't have effected the colour. it wasn't so much the time wasting and just general bad communication on their behalf it was the school girl sniggering that really put me off. getting your hair done should be a positive experience and this was the furthest thing from it

During my visit with my family in Cork my hair was in need of a good cut. Being an avid traveler…read moreand hearing about the Turkish barbers it was a no brainier to seek one out. Because of the proximity to Turkey compared to America it was hard to choose the right one for the job. After walking up and down MacCurtain St a few times looking and speaking to a few pros I found Franco's was the right one. Nico, whom I think is the owner gave me a warm welcoming upon looking into his shop. The place was very clean and there not a lot of people, just a laid back barber shop with a very professional look and feel. He sat me in the chair and asked a few questions about how he could tailor my cut. Might I add that my premise for the Turkish barber was the straight razor shave. So, I included my need for a shave too. He then went to work on my mop of a head to and beard to make it a master piece. He took his time all the while we had a very interesting conversation. I would say that next time I'm back in Cork, I'll definitely be giving this barber shop a visit. They are very good at what they do and their precision is what they live by.

Went in for a haircut, showed him a picture of a previous haircut that I wanted (on top of…read moreexplaining with measurements) and it looks nothing like it. The fade is good but he cut the front so short that it just looks awful. It's about a cm in length in the front, as opposed to the back where it's about an inch, it makes no sense why he would cut it that short. +2 stars because the fade was good but -3 stars because overall it looks awful. Will not be coming back.

easily the most awful haircut I have ever recieved in my life, I'm going off the grid for Probaly…read moretwo weeks thanks to UNQUALIFIED staff, I've had multiple good experiences in the place but recently got a haircut from a member of staff I hadn't got before.... BIGGEST MISTAKE EVER. I wouldn't wish this upon my worst enemy, my hair lines are ruined, the barber Started taking hair off any part of my head he pleased without asking me first which I only realised after the haircut when I went to the bathroom to have a mental breakdown after.

Great piercings and lovely customer service. They really know what they're doing and are very…read moresterile and precise. I'll most definitely go back again for future piercings

Cork Academy Hairdressing is tucked away upstairs opposite the GPO. As the name suggest there is a…read morehairdressing school based here but I used to go here all of the time for really reasonably priced cuts and colour by one of the lead hairdressers here.

I have been going here on and off for years and if I had to sum up in one word I would say:…read moreRELIABLE! These guys know what they are doing and give a good cut every time. I had a fringe cut in here recently and I knew I was in safe hands. Just be very specific about what you want (could be said about going to any hairdressers, I guess) People of all ages come here and the staff are lovely, they do their best to make you feel relaxed and comfortable. They are very reasonably priced (and I am a mature student saying that) and you will not be ripped off. The decor inside is not fancy and it is situated over a pub but do not let that put you off! It is literally across from the G.P.O. so you cannot miss it! Don't assume either that some inexperienced student will be let lose on your head, the students of the academy wash hair and make your tea, that is all. They have excellent, qualified staff inside there. Overall, I highly recommend this place! It is almost a 'hidden gem' that I have been going to for nearly ten years!

I recently moved from Washington DC and am always a bit nervous about trying new places for my…read morehair. Eden was simple, no frills, quick and reasonably priced. I went on a Wednesday morning and got the M-W 20% discount so my cut was only €34. Jessica cut my hair and she was sweet and professional.

TOPAZ Sorry girls - can write only about the attached barber…read moreshop, not the beauty salon. Service here is courteous and comprehensive - you get more than just a haircut as nose, ears and eyebrows are also taken care off. Service is also efficient and prices are very reasonable. The only thing lacking is a bit of conversation and that is more down to language difficulties than to any reluctance to engage. see also: http://corkandabout.blogspot.com/

Wow. So very pleased with the haircuts I get here! The ladies will give you exactly what you ask…read morefor (which not every salon will) yet also have great advice on what suits you best. Highly recommended.

I cant understand this lady, the products they use are used in most salons !! It must be her own…read morehair or health. I have been going to this salon for over 4 years, namely to Evelyn and I am always vey happy. I would not go anywhere else in Cork or more importantly, I wouldn't trust anybody else with my hair colour. Deirdre

Owner is a nightmare to deal with The products they use…read morewill snap your hair off I knew from the first visit to this salon my hair didn't feel right ,I thought maybe I was being a bit fussy But now my hair needs intensive and expensive treatments since leaving this salon I followed a stylist to this salon as she was my go to hairdresser The stylist left suddenly and I was dragged into there drama and treated like dirt because I was one of her clients They did not try to accomadate me in any way Will never recommend or return .

CREW CUTS Had a weak notion I might get a haircut when I…read morewent down town this morning. It wasn't reinforced when I passed a traditional barbers in Winthrop Street where a dry cut would cost 12 euro. Lost all appetite for it when I saw 15 euro tariff up on Turkish barbers in Oliver Plunket Street, saying to myself I'd go local at Dillon's Cross or Mayfield. But, on my way to view excellent selection of rock photos in Cork Vision Centre in North Main Street, spotted Crew Cuts (more or less opposite Bradley's, my unofficial bottled beer supplier). Called in, joined in the conversation about a customer's baby (who was with his mother and looking on interestedly), and got a decent cut for just 8 euro. Shop around, said Mary Harney. By the way - has she taken her haircut?