I found Johanna Whiting Hairdressing from a Facebook post where I asked locals to recommend their…read morefavourite hairdresser as I was in the market for a new one. I wasn't impressed by the established hair salons that I knew in The Gap, and most seemed to cater more for women, with zero interest in styling men's hair. So, when Johanna was recommended and had a salon at her home, I was naturally intrigued. And immediately impressed. I discovered Johanna once owned a beauty salon in her native New Zealand with a solid background in hair dressing and makeup artistry. Therefore, I booked an appointment over Messenger - her Facebook page and Messenger are the best way to initially contact her - and was all in. Her home salon is a small, private oasis that is impeccably clean and stylish with salon chairs, sinks and two work stations. We immediately hit it off and I love the privacy and intimacy of working with a professional stylist away from the intrusion of others in a busy salon. Johanna uses nothing but quality hair care products which you can also buy, and her salon is now my "go to" for stylish cuts and conversations about trying new things or staying within your comfort zone. Johanna does have a young family in primary school so may not always be available when you want; so, book with flexibility in mind and enjoy a very special find: Johanna Whiting Hairdressing.

Always worried about finding a new hair dresser? Worry no more!! The girls here are just the best!!…read moreIts a small salon with 2 to 3 staff on each day. You can walk in but an appointments desirable obviously. Katie does the best foils in the world. Im blonde with lots of hair and shes does a perfect job each and every-time. Salon has easy parking as Woolworths is in the same complex with coffee shops and restaurants. Seriously you wont be disappointed.

After trying the rest, I went to my neighbourhood hairdresser and found everything I was looking…read morefor and I've been going there ever since. Leanne and Simone's friendliness makes you feel like an old friend, they take the time to work out what is best for your hair, and I always leave with my hair looking great! When you're sick of searching for the right hairdresser, book in with Simone or Leanne.

A cute, expensive salon located in Brookside shopping centre…read more I got the spray tan (called Great Spray Tan - the 20 minute one) here that cost $50 which is an very expensive tan. Won't be going back, I requested a dark tan, got a light one instead. Although even, with no missed spots which I should hope not for 50 bucks. 3 stars for an even tan.

There is not many positives I can give for my visits to Ella Bache Brookside. Very expensive…read morecompared to others, terrible waxing technique - broke most of the hair instead of removing by the root. I had shaving stubble the next day, I have been having my waxing done for 22 years do I have a fair idea of what to expect of a good wax. Because the hair was broken I now have ingrown hair all over my legs and underarms. The beauty therapist / waxing technician was quite obviously obsessed with getting me in and out as quickly as she could. No plucking to the many many strays and large patches of hair that she missed. Lots of wax was left on my legs and tops of feet. I have tried this salon twice now with similar results both times. I could put this down to the terribly dull lighting in the wax room. Ambient lighting and waxing do not mix, clearly. Also just to be nit picky the treatment room was old and tired looking. Wax on the floor and a rickety wobbly bed. I feel very strongly that some professional development and quality control could be beneficial to the salon. The money paid was definitely not comparable to the service given.