I was a bit disappointed on my recent visit to The Body Shop. The store is really inviting, and…read morethere were lots of great products, but the staff didn't really engage with me when I was trying to decide what to buy so I ended up not buying anything. It hasn't completely put me off going back there, but I think that there products aren't that cheap, so if I'm going to shop there I'd like the assistants to be more helpful.

This store is located in the Cascades shopping centre which means it is easily accessible. The shop…read moreitself is quite small but the goods are displayed well and therefore it is easy to find what you need and still feels spacious. The Body Shop sells toiletries with various fragrances. This means the store smells lovely and I often find myself wandering in after deciding to treat myself. It also sells a wide range of gifts if you are short of ideas for female relatives. The staff in this store are very attentive and friendly. I have had them approach me on entering the store to see if I need help. As the store is often quite empty this can be quite intimidating to have the staff watch you browse but at least there is someone there to help if needed.

I have been going to this small shop for approx 26 years,the staff are very friendly,always willing…read moreto give advise if you wish.All the girls are young at heart,but are just as good at doing a cut and blow dry as they are to do a set. The prices are at the topish end and i find i do have to save up to go there(none worker) but have never walked away thinking that i was disipointed.This shop is always full,but never squashed or rushed, coffee and tea are always offered,and there are products you can purchase if you wish.

I've been going to Nirvana for the past 13 years, since I was about 15. Through their name changes…read more(one of which was Shere [sic] Elegance), I've had facial and body waxes, hair styling, and hair colouring. The hairdressing staff does change frequently, especially the Creative Directors (head stylist), but they'll try their hardest to get what you want. I have jet-black hair, but somehow the CD managed to concoct their own special permanent bright red hair colour that looked - yes - bright red when applied to my hair without any bleach whatsoever. The staff are very friendly and the prices quite reasonable. I'd definitely recommend coming here for any questions about what you might be considering, because the atmosphere is so laid-back.

This branch of Boots is very much your local chemists. They have a pharmacy, well trained and…read morepolite staff who are willing to help with question and queries, a whole host of gifts and the usual makeups counters. The only downside this store could pose is that it does get busy on a saturday, though not to the point where it is packed. This is one of the smaller branches in Portmouth.

Check out window in the passing, as there is usually a offer advertised…read more In the end I decided on MONU Aromatic Facial (includes Back Massage). Decision was made on the I have never used MONU Products before. I was toying with Hot Stone Therapy (Full Body Massage), as I love the Hot Stones. I LOVED it! Felt at easy with G straight away, she was Friendly, Professional, felt I had been visiting for a while. The back massage was really needed! Thank You G & I will be definitely visiting again.

This is a reasonably good sized store which often has many items reduced or on some kind of offer…read moreespecially near christmas - buy two certain products get one free. There is a lot of variety to each product and a price to suit most budgets. The pharmacy stocks all essential items and the staff are always pleased to help you choose the best item for your needs - the counter staff are always chatty and happy to serve you with cheerful smiles. This is a great place to buy all your cosmetics, toiletries and painkillers. This store is a good place to pick up gifts as there is a section with gift various gift packs - for example lynx ones

Before QS moved to it's new postion on the high street it was always a pleasure to shop in. However…read morethe new internal design is quite dingy and dated, and doesn't give off a pleasent atmosphere. There is also now only a tiny changing room as opposed to the nicer ones it had before! The clothes for men are very good, and good value. However the clothes for women can sometimes be quite hit and miss in terms of style, but you can normally find good accessories like hats and scarfs. They don't seem to cater for a wide market in terms of clothing. At the back of the store there are a few homewares etc, but nothing remarkable. The staff are friendly and efficient, but there is normally only a couple on the tills and none wandering around the store helping you.

Want the best? Then go to Crystal's! Experience her warm welcome, relax in her capable,calm…read moreprofessionalism, leave feeling + looking fabulous with the best weave in the city! I am incandescent that Nubian has chosen to try and assassinate Crystal's good character,her professionalism, + hard earned reputation with such defamatry comments which have absolutely no foundation in the truth. If you want honesty, not axe grinding, you'll read the reviews this site CANNOT recommend. Both reviews describe the 'real' Crystal's, the Crystal's you'll find if you follow their advice. I recognise the salon and the woman THEY describe; they tell it as it IS, give you TRUTH. Ironically YELP sees fit to RECOMMEND a review bearing no relation to reality,or truth! It is character assassination at best, at worst it is libel! If you take this Nubian's word as gospel you'll miss out on the most professional weave you'll ever have, and I speak from several years experience. In the 4+ years daughter has been going to Crystal's she has always left delighted with her new weave. In fact I've never seen a single person walk out who wasn't happy. Don't be misled by Nubian, go find out for yourself: you'll be delighted you did!

I first came across this salon when I was trying to find a place to have my weave done. I went to…read moresome other three places before this and decided to go with crystal because she is seemed to be the most professional i.e. the other hairdresser in other salons did not bother to understand what style I wanted and did not give me confidence they knew what they were doing but pressured me into making an appointment with them which I found very rude. When I went to Crystal, she made me feel very comfortable, answered all my questions patiently and indicated exactly what products I'd need and how much it would all cost ahead of having anything done. For those of you who havent done a weave before, this can be a very involved process if you have frizzy African hair like me and I have always hated going to hairdressers but Crystal made the whole process much easier. I have read previews reviews and these are a bit mixed in opinion. My experience was very positive though. Crystal really is the type of person to do anything she can to make you feel comfortable and creates a very relaxed and fun environment around her. She is the type of person to indicate you where you need to go to get the products you need even if it means going to another salon and I think that goes to show she really puts the customer needs first. And thats what I am looking for when I want to have my hair done, someone who will not mess me around and will honestly advice me. The only thing Id say is that Crystal does all the work herself and I think that needs to be taken into account but considering the effort she puts in for every customer, she really does everything she can. And never shies away from going that extra bit to make sure you get the result you want.