I didn't know how to rate this place. I came here for two different treatments, waxing and nails. I…read morehad two very different experiences. First the look of the place, like other city centre shops it seems a bit run down. The Decor can really use some updating. I had a hot wax treatment with Shannon, she is fantastic. I was very happy with this service. They use the Lycon hot wax (no strips) if you request it and it's not painful at all. Shannon is very friendly and very good at what she does. As for nail, the person doing them was very friendly though I didn't feel she was that great. She was just ok. In general they don't seem well setup for nails. If you don't bring your own flip flops you walk around barefoot. There are no large spa sinks for pedicures, they use a small electric foot spa. The foot scrubbing happens as you are sitting in a chair to do this but it's really awkward as you have to life your legs really high. Then you have to somehow climb onto a high massage table for the nail work to take place. When we were done I had to walk barefoot on the now wet floor as I didn't have my flip flops to go wait for my nails to dry. Lots of potential at this place but the setup for nails is just not there. I'll be back for waxing though !!

I got a hair cut here from the wonderful Clair who was so attentive and creative! It was my first…read moretime switching to short hair from long hair and I couldn't have asked for a better stylist!

Very relaxing atmosphere. Professional staff. Perfect place for self pampering, getting away from a…read moredaily routine. I had my nails done there - French manicure. It took approximately 45 minutes, long lasting good quality performance. I also tried their Swedish massage.And would advice everybody to do the same, as Swedish massage, invented in 1700 is still one of the most effective non medical treatment, which relaxes muscles, increases oxigen circulation without affecting heart rate, also it is good stress relief. And it doesn't matter if you suffer with physical or emotiona stress. It works both ways.

Tucked away in a small parade of shops on Pembroke Street that is within five minutes walk of the…read morecity centre, this independent boutique beauty salon offers a comprehensive list of beauty therapies, such as manicures and pedicures, facials, fake tanning and waxing for both men and women. It is set apart from the other beauty establishments in town by the quality of the treatments available as well as the stylish and opulently decorated premises in which these are carried out. The friendly proprietor and (currently only) therapist clearly takes great pride in both her work and her premises. She is very proficient at putting her clients at ease and lavishes them with individual attention, while working efficiently without seeming unduly hurried. She uses the American range of Dermalogica products for her treatments. As she works on her own, it is advisable to book a few days in advance. The salon offers a range of treatment packages as well as a great 15% discount for students.

Great treatment room, professional and friendly service in great settings, a real gem!read more

I do not like to go to hairdressers at all normally, for the fact that regardless of how much…read moreinformation I give the hairdresser it normally is cut too short to what I want, but it didn't happen in this salon. Before the cut, my hair was a semi straight hair that was up to my lower back with no style to it as I have just been growing it out. From the time I made my appointment to leaving the door, it was approximately an hour, where my hair was; washed, my scalp massaged nicely with shampoo, hair cut and blow dried. The hairdresser asked me what hair cut I wanted, before she sat me down and if I had a photo, which I did have. My main idea was to get my hair to look healthy again, and I think that goal was reached. Overall the service was great and the hairdresser made me feel comfortable throughout the whole appointment. At the end, my hair length was half way down my back, and it now has layers but with no fringe (which is what I wanted), it feels light and looks healthier already.

The good is the young lady that did my hair is good, seems hardworking and skilled. What took away…read morefrom this experience is the receptionist seemed to not really be interested in me, only on regular customers so this was a bit off putting. End the day I was also paying for the service and experience but hey ho. Another negative is they only offer cuts for certain hair types, I had asked for my daughter who has tight coils and they couldn't offer a service or suggestions. In this day and age would think they would offer a service for more diverse population. Sadly not!

When you have a bad haircut, life is a daily struggle. You have to wake up every day and fool with…read moreit until it looks tolerable to you. When you have a good haircut, it's one less thing. The moral here is: a good haircut is always worth it, not only because it makes you look better, but because it can take 15 - 20 minutes off your morning routine. And that is just worth it. 15 - 20 minutes of extra sleep? Sign me up. I hadn't had my hair cut since coming to the UK from the States for grad school, so when I realized I could no longer just ignore my hair situation, I yelped and found Scruff's. Good reviews, I thought, and a handy pricing system: slightly less experienced (but still very well trained) stylists will wash, condition, massage, cut and blowdry your hair for a very reasonable 30 pounds. This pricing level is the 'graduate' level because the stylists are more recent graduates of Scruff's training program, though it subtly appeals to Cambridge's glut of graduates who are a bit short on funds, too. Not knowing anybody at the salon, I asked for first available, and got Abi. A quick rundown: before the scissors came out, she sat down and talked with me about what I wanted. She was always extremely helpful and clear about options, from the shampoo and conditioner she used to the cut itself to the blowdried style. She was very, very communicative and friendly. In fact, the whole staff was quite friendly. You won't be dehydrated at Scruff's, nor will you deal with the unwieldy burden of your coat and scarf. Scruff's is nicely decorated (I was so happy not to be in the weird yogic decor idiom so often seen in US salons) and extremely clean. Even at 10 am on a Thursday, the place was hopping, and most of the clientele seemed to have a very good, friendly rapport with the stylists. I'm guessing they have a lot of regulars, which is always a good sign. On that note: call and schedule an appointment; walk-ins are probably a no-go. It's a paradox in life that there's often less to say about excellence than failure, so I'll be brief: Abi gave me a very, very good haircut. I've had my hair some 23 years, and some cuts have been good, and others have been bad. This one was among the very best. Do give Scruff's a try. I'll be heading back.

I've actually visited the Milton Road branch more than the Hawthorn Way one but seeing as that…read moredoesn't yet feature on this site (and both are owned by the same people anyway), I'll treat them as one! I've never been disappointed with the Wacky Hair Company - it's a pretty safe bet if you want a trendy haircut or colour by professional staff. Their prices aren't cheap - although pretty reasonable by Cambridge standards - but if you're feeling the pinch, you can always go for a cheap cut at their model nights - and as their students are very well trained and supervised, there are no nasty surprises at the end!

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It's increasingly difficult to find locally-owned barbershops that do good work. Romsey Barbers is…read morejust that. It's just a great, classic, barber shop. While they have a whole range of options available including color and shaves, I'm just in it for the cut. In and out with good conversation - only if you spark it. Fantastic cuts, classic ambiance with a jazzy note, good company, student discount available.

GFs Mensroom is a long-established barbers in the centre of Cherry Hinton. It's smart and…read moreimpeccably clean, the staff are friendly and talkative. They have nice, fresh coffee if you need to wait, and daily newspapers to read. Being Italian owned, the place is full of football memorabilia and photos of local teams they sponsor. They lose two stars in my review because one of the guys in there is miserable and can't cut hair very well, despite 20 years' experience. Secondly, eleven quid for a five minute haircut for a five-year-old? Last time we went there it was £9!