I've been getting my hair cut by Carlin Doran, owner and head stylist at Flatiron, for many years now. He is one of Dublin's very top hair stylists, if not the top and I literally couldn't imagine anyone else cutting my hair for as long as I live. This man can work wonders. Every time I leave I feel like it's a better cut than the last and that's saying something given he's always given me a top class haircut. His new location is situated just above Butlers on the corner of South William St. and Wicklow St. with the entrance here. He's newly acquired a large space and he's put it to great use. Coming here is like coming to see a mate, who just so happens to be one of Dublin's top hair stylists. He's got two other stylists working alongside him in Dean and Cara who are also both fantastic at what they do.
He's got the iPad set up to play any song that suits your mood, espresso while you wait, beers on ice and a vast range of hair products, such as Bumble and Bumble, that he's specifically imported in from the states. It's all in the details that proves they know what they're doing in Flatiron. Everything from the chairs to the lights has been meticulously thought out to ensure that you not only have a great experience while you're there, but that you also leave with a world class haircut.
Flatiron is a hair stylist for both men and women too. From kids to the matures, everyone is catered for here and treated equally. My mam has also been getting her hair cut by Carlin and coloured by Dean/Cara now for nearly ten years, and she would swear by them. And to the guys - you know who you are - who are happy to pop down to your local barbers, spend €6 to get your hair hacked off and proceed to moan about it afterwards? I'd suggest giving Flatiron a shot. Sure, it's a little more expensive but the way I look at it is, you'd spend €30-€50 on a top every month that you'll only wear once or twice a month. You wear your hair every single day, so why not spend that little extra on it to make it look as best it possibly can. You'll never return to your local barber again!
Trust me, Ladies and Gents, if you're looking for somewhere new to go or even if you're not, you would only be doing you and your hair a massive disservice by not popping into see these guys. You've all heard the horror stories over the years of trainees/junior stylists making a horror show out of someone's hair! Why tempt fate by going to the chain stylists such as Peter Mark or House of Colour?
Go to Flatiron. They're pros. They only thing you'll be regretting when you leave is why you didn't go here sooner. read more
