I was drawn to Sfumato by their Facebook use. Stores having a decent presence on the internet…read moreplease me, like they're a part of my secret social media club. They also happened to post a photo of a model with hair the colour I wanted, so I made an appointment for a tidy-up to take them for a test drive before I committed. Jacob was a doll, and very talented with styling. He wasn't afraid to give me the short fringe I asked for (I am exhausted by hairdressers who refuse to do what I want (apologies for my privileged tantrum)) and was super easy to chat with, which is good, because awkward conversations are one of my most dreaded things about visits. I was stoked with my cut, so booked in for a few weeks later for the crazy colour I wanted. Had Jacob managed to achieve my dream hair, this would probably be a five star rating. He didn't quite hit the nail on the head (to be fair, it was a kind of quirky colour) but I hung out at Sfumato for FIVE HOURS that day while we got as close as we possibly could. That deserves merit (on both our parts, really) and I'm more than happy to give them another chance. Sooner rather than later, to be honest, as these mousy-brown roots are starting to become prominent...

Friendly staff, good coffee, long head massages in the massage chairs, and hairdressers that take…read morethe time to work out what you want, or what would suit you best if you don't have an opinion. You pay for the pampering, but you're pretty much guaranteed a good cut.

I got my hurr did for winter (always remember to treat yo'self) and in the days that followed,…read morerealised my brows desperately needed some attention. Under my new hair, they were almost invisible. I needed to make the second half of 2013 my Brow Time, and so I went on the hunt for a decent brow-beater in ol' Hobart Town. I called a couple of places for enquiries, but then I stumbled across Boutique Brows, and now I know my brows will never be the same again. I called Bianca for a chat about my brows, and to get an idea of pricing. "It's $50," she said, as I felt a bead of sweat prick upon my brow, "but it's a full consultation and signature brow shaping, with a bit of cover make-up" (for those fun red blotches that follow waxing and tweezing). I was ready for anything, so I patted my brow down and asked for an appointment. Bad news for me (but good news for business), Bianca was booked up all week, and I couldn't make a weekday appointment after that... it would be three weeks before I could get a Saturday appointment. It turns out brows are crazy popular down in Hobart! There's a happy ending to this story, though, because Bianca called me back a couple of days later to say she'd had a cancellation that day and I was in like Flynn. Bianca was a breeze to chat with while she worked (and while I reclined on the chair and tried hard not to wince). For once in my life I received praise for not fastidiously plucking my brows... because it meant she had a pretty good base to work with, and by "work with" I mean "sculpt into a thing of glory that belongs in an art gallery, not just a mere human forehead". I learnt the secret of brow powder (pencils, you are old news now) and I am proud to say that my winter brows are now a force to be reckoned with. I didn't hesitate in making a second appointment.

I love this place! They are excellent in what they do!! I have been doing my eyebrows & eyelash…read moreextensions with them since I've moved to Hobart! I always love the results! Highly recommend it!!

I have been going here for longer than I can remember, love the place and the staff xxread more

A Lush is a Lush is a Lush and the Hobart store is no exception. Friendly staff, a small and neat…read morestore, and a scent that can be picked up by the nostrils a half a mile away. Fresh face masks are delivered on Thursdays. Bring five empty pots in for a free face mask (try to time this on a Thursday).

My regular hairdresser for many years. Fantastic style cuts and very reasonably priced. Good…read moreconversation and friendly banter often leaves you laughing until your face hurts! I love going to Snippers For Hair and always feel great when I leave.

I thought it only fair to give an update on my experience with Escape Beauty - I emailed a copy of…read moremy comments about the Salon to them in case they were unware of what had happened. I virtually got a response immediately - which I was very pleased to receive. The owner of the business 'Effie' was incredibly sincere, empathetic and professional, when she apologised to me and explained that this sort of experience had never happened previously at the Salon. Effie then went onto explain to me that their policy is for their clients to always be completely satisfied and that she would be more than happy to refund me the full amount of what I had paid ($150). I am especially pleased to say that Effie followed through on her word and I did receive the refund paid directly into my bank account. As a result it will be my pleasure to go back to Escape Beauty next time I am in Hobart and have another facial. Cheers p.s. Many thanks again Effie.

Wonderful service, perfect for the curls! Chelsea is…read morewonderful, she will listen to exactly what you want, how you like to style your hair and give you a cut that works perfectly for your lifestyle. She gives a mean head massage too! The price point is completely reasonable, especially for the quality of cut provided. Thank you Chelsea for the continually great haircuts! My hair has never been this awesome!!

Efficient and very professional. Provide the service that is advertised and do so in calm and…read morefriendly manner. Recommend this salon, am a sometime visitor from Sydney and alway attend for facial treatment when in Hobart.