I was visiting London and was aghast at how scorched my hair had become in Greece. After checking…read morereviews on Yelp, I emailed TOKITO salon overnight and was able to book in for lunch the next day. I walked in very cautious because with a stylist who is a stranger, a lot can be misunderstood - plus, I have hair almost to my waist, and after encountering some stylists who seemed to feel like a few extra unasked inches off was not a big deal (wut), I am scared of new stylists... but no need for fear, here! Hiro is very attentive and listens very carefully, and clearly had no agenda but to apply his expertise to my direction. Hiro cut my hair dry so I could make adjustments as we saw the progress; he was very conservative at my request, and didn't complain in the least when I reconsidered my asks twice and wanted to cut even more to address the dry ends. It was clear I could trust him not to overdo it, which made me trust his judgement. After the main trim, he did a fantastic wash and head massage, used the dryer on only medium heat (which is so much better for your hair!) and did a little more touch-up trimming once my hair was fully blown out. I walked out feeling like a whole new person, and am super grateful to not have haggard hair for my last few days in London!

Best hair styling I had my entire time in London. I never had to worry about how things would turn…read moreout, Hiro had me care me cared for - short or long and everything in between. The space was so calming and the location fabulously situated in the heart of Shoreditch.

I could not be happier about my experience at The Drawing Room! The salon is impeccably designed…read moreand reflective of the owner's stylish tastes. Upon walking in you feel transported and relaxed. I brought a few pictures of the type of style I was interested in, which were A LOT shorter than my current style. Oskar was able to immediately understand what I wanted and also customize it to my daily habits and lifestyle. I couldn't be happier about the result!! It is manageable, stylish, and looks good no matter how I wear it. My only fear...I won't be able to find anyone stateside that can do it the same.

Hector knows his stuff and did an amazing job translating my very vague description into exactly…read morewhat I wanted. The chap with the huge beard who washed my hair was absolutely lovely too. My hair looks great and feels really healthy. I'll definitely be back.

The vibe and quality of services is one of the best. I can't recommend highly enough the cocktails,…read morewhich are complimentary, and you can have as many as you like during your appointment. The location is excellent as there are plenty of food options, which is a bonus when organising a day out.

Nice vibe. Free cocktails which was amazing! Annelie who coloured my hair was a genius and my cut…read morefrom Simon was perfect. Highly recommend a visit.

The Painted Lady is a Friendly little salon with plenty of vintage appeal. The shop itself has…read morequite a 'shabby chic' interior, but everything is comfortable and in great nick (including the backwash sinks which I usually loathe!) and the quirky decor makes for a far more interesting hairdressing experience than some. Staff are very pleasant and down-to-earth and do a particularly great job if you want a bit of styling or a special 'do' for a big night out. Laid-back is the watchword here, and nothing felt rushed or pressured. The prices are not bad for a London salon. I was really chuffed with my highlights, which I had purchased as part of a special deal, but I will definitely be going back for more!

Made a same-day appointment for gel nail, as mine was breaking away after 2 weeks on the road. It…read moreisn't so easy to find a good nail artist when you are traveling, but I lucked out in London with The Painted Lady thanks to the Yelp reviews! Unfortunately I never got the name of the nail artist, but she was professional, friendly, and gave me good tips about how to care for my thin nails. It cost a little more than I expected (soak off and French gel nail = 50), but I am happy with the service, quality of the work. I would definitely recommend this salon.

I've been here twice to get my hair cut and was definitely satisfied both times. I'm from the…read morestates but go to London quite often and the past two times I've been (in May & January), I went to Pimps & Pinups and thoroughly enjoyed my experience. First of all, it's easy to find, and about a 8-10 minute walk from the tube. It's in East London, which is a great place to go anyway, and is very close to the Spitalfields Market. Inside, the decor is pretty simple- black walls with a neon "Pimps and Pinups" sign, and all the stylist's stations illuminated by flourescant lights. While you wait, you are offered a complimentary drink (or two, or three)- ranging from wine to beer to tea or coffee. I've had both the tea and the red wine, and was pleased with both! I had both Mel the first time, and a lovely red headed girl the second time but I unfortunately can't remember her name. Anyway, both were great! They both listened to exactly what I wanted and followed suit. They were easy to talk to and made the experience relaxing and fun. They play great music inside as well, and the wait for a stylist is very short (or perhaps feels that way with all the wine I was drinking, ha!)

Complimentary glass of wine and beer while I get my hair done... I'm there!…read moreThis salon is our of this world ii is like stepping in a time capsule and suddenly you land in Glamour Land. The space that hosts this salon is fabulous, from the mirrors to the chairs. The vibe is completely relaxed and you can tell that the people that work here have a true passion for their job. They always have great music blasting on the speakers and sometimes they even have a live group playing. Rockabilly chic is the style of the day and Pimps and Pinups the masters of the look.

This is easily the best salon I've ever been to! Everyone was so friendly, and was very thorough in…read morethe consultation. My hairdresser asked a lot of questions to understand exactly what I wanted and fully delivered! I felt like she really cared and took care of me the entire appointment. The vibe is very laidback and I appreciated they had wifi so I could also work during it. My hair has never looked better, and to make it better the price is amazing. Would highly recommend and this will be my go to in London

This is possibly the best hairdresser in dalston' you must go there and get a haircut you won't…read moreregret it very good...happy happy happy

I just needed a bit of a tidy and some TLC for my new bob when I came here. I was prepared to be…read morepretty underwhelmed as it was so cheap, and perhaps because I was sceptical about the area, but I ended up really impressed! My stylist, Veronica was slightly frustrated when I was unable to articulate exactly what I wanted, but she was patient and talked me through my options. I was surprised at the amount of time and care she took, and I left feeling like I'd been taken care of by a senior stylist. Unfortunately the London rain and wind wrecked my look before the big party I was prepping for, but hey ho, not their fault!!

I visited this salon after the one I was supposed to go to was closed for the day and didnt bother…read moreto tell me. On arrival I was treated very well and the member of staff, who I think was the owner, was very polite and kind natured. I went in for a hair cut and she began washing my hair and gave me an amazing head massage. For the consultation she was very attentive and listened to what I wanted and made knowledgeable suggestions. She was very delicate in her approach and really seemed to care about what she was doing, ensuring I was comfortable and happy at all times. I also noticed how she was like this with all the other customers too. This is a nice, clean salon with good facilities and is great value for money. I highly recommend it. I will be going back and I am looking forward to trying out the pedicure where you get to sit on massaging chairs.

Absolute gem of a place. Exactly what a central city hair salon should be. Very quick and business…read morelike, friendly staff who clearly know what they're doing and not a bad price at all. You should definitely go here if you need a cut and you're in this area

This place is genuinely the best haircut i have had in at least 4 years…read more They know their stuff and the price is more than reasonable for the City. Bit tough to find as it's down the Lane on Botolph Street but it is a cool place without the fake feeling of a Toni & Guy. Massively suggest it for men.

Booked an after-work hair appointment at short notice. Very pleased with my haircut. The lady was…read morefriendly and helped me steer clear of an overly short cut. Also, where else in London can you get a decent haircut for £20? (Or £18 if you're a student) Note: £0.50 card charge - make sure to bring cash.

I found this place through Yelp and was so thankful for it so thought I'd return the favour and say…read more- you should go here! So cheap for London but such a great service. Does what it says on the tin kinda thing. Don't expect a 'free' champers to greet you but do expect lovely staff, a clean salon and a lovely experience. Thanks for the cut, I'll be coming back!

Ugh!! I just paid £200 for the worst cut and dye job I have ever seen! My roots were several shades…read morelighter than my hair. My haircut I'm trying to fix on my own--it's so bad. The guy has no clue about curly hair and went on and on about it. And it took 2.5 hours of my life with unsure hands--no head massage. Ugly interiors as well. I will never return!

I work around Covent Garden and always wanted to try the legendary Vidal Sassoon hair treatment…read more Now I know he is famous but I am not sure what exactly he is famous for- maybe it is the hair colours or the very short pixie cuts So one day I had couple of hours to waste so instead of popping into a nice cafe for a coffee I decided that I will pamper my hair n try Vidal Sassoon. I walked in and asked if I can have a blow dry and they said yes right away- the woman mentioned that they don't use round brush !!! "So how am I going to get bouncy straight hair ? " I asked She said it will be bouncy and straight it is just their technique is different Now I am always up for trying new 'techniques' ( which I could change) I sat on the chair and started observing the different signature 'technique' that Vidal Sassoon bunch do And I was not happy at all! It was something like giving a brush to a 5 years old and a hair dryer I had something similar to a rough dry that usually you won't be charged for at all salons in london! This technique of not using round brush and having very low heat and recently just allowed to use GHD s might be perfect for someone with naturally straight hair but my wavy locks need some pressure to make them look good !! You might think that I am exaggerating but when I was in a queue waiting to pay the man on front desk thought I wanted to have a blow dry ! Simple because my hair looked like it was not even brushed! I paid £45 and told myself that wasting few hours feeding myself was definitely more rewarding, enjoyable and less expensive