Hari's reviews
I love Hari's and it is unconditional love! I am not staff or family and nor am I being bribed. I am a very happy and regular customer who appreciates the skills of all the staff: the top stylists and colour specialists (Claire), the assistants, blow-dryers and reception staff... And as for Hari! Hari is a genius - with hair, with customers and with creating the unique atmosphere that is his salon. Real quality and fun. Did I mention the extras like the food and treatments? I highly recommend Hari's.
by cindy1, 21 Jun 2009
by cindy1, 21 Jun 2009
I’ve been wanting to change my current stylist for some time, and finally she’s left to have a baby. This left me with the difficult choice of choosing someone else. I’d been to a few so called 'top salons' for consultations but never really felt any connection with the stylist. Fortunately this was not the case at Hari's.
It looked really busy when I went in and I thought they'd be too busy. I asked the receptionist for someone really good but not too expensive. I had the consultation with a 'graduate' stylist and I have to say that I ended up staying and having probably the one of the nicest cuts ever. They took the time to listen to what I wanted and really looked after me whilst I was there. Great cut for £40 – I would definitely go back. Thanks guys.
by yoyo3, 16 May 2009
It looked really busy when I went in and I thought they'd be too busy. I asked the receptionist for someone really good but not too expensive. I had the consultation with a 'graduate' stylist and I have to say that I ended up staying and having probably the one of the nicest cuts ever. They took the time to listen to what I wanted and really looked after me whilst I was there. Great cut for £40 – I would definitely go back. Thanks guys.
by yoyo3, 16 May 2009
After reading these reviews, I felt I needed to submit my own experience of Hari's salon. I've been going there for over 15 years and seen my fair share of stylists. I have received the highest standard of fabulous cuts followed by superb blowdrys.
As for the juniors, they are a great team with great product knowledge and give a lovely shampoo. Always a joy.
by sarah**, 24 Apr 2009
As for the juniors, they are a great team with great product knowledge and give a lovely shampoo. Always a joy.
by sarah**, 24 Apr 2009
A friend of mine suggested Hari's to me a few weeks ago. I paid them a visit yesterday for a cut and blow pre-Easter and I am delighted. The charming Jonathan took great care of me and I am very impressed with my oh-so-chic new cut. The atmosphere was buzzy and full of energy. I thoroughly recommend this salon.
by nickyis, 10 Apr 2009
by nickyis, 10 Apr 2009
Hari's salon is one of the most stressful experiences ever...
Firstly some girl with crazy black curly hair washes my hair. It was like drums, pow pow, it never stopped; she got it all tangled up and, honestly, she brushed my hair so hard I thought it was going to tear out.
Then Marvin cut my hair. He was more concerned about discussing his holiday in Dubai. I was like, do you want to focus on cutting the hair?
Overall it was extremely average (although I have to say the manicurist was very professional). To top it all off, some blonde girl can't find my jacket and before I know it there are three people circling this small cupboard. Three minutes later they still can't find it, so I go in and smudge my nails! Honestly, this says it all.
by Solan Ranger, 08 Apr 2009
Firstly some girl with crazy black curly hair washes my hair. It was like drums, pow pow, it never stopped; she got it all tangled up and, honestly, she brushed my hair so hard I thought it was going to tear out.
Then Marvin cut my hair. He was more concerned about discussing his holiday in Dubai. I was like, do you want to focus on cutting the hair?
Overall it was extremely average (although I have to say the manicurist was very professional). To top it all off, some blonde girl can't find my jacket and before I know it there are three people circling this small cupboard. Three minutes later they still can't find it, so I go in and smudge my nails! Honestly, this says it all.
by Solan Ranger, 08 Apr 2009
Went in on a Tuesday morning. The place was surprisingly busy and had a great vibe. The other clients were clearly regulars. It was my first visit here and it won't be the last. I had Kumi as she charged the lowest price and this was a tester. Fab haircut, best fringe ever, and she was very professional and friendly. Also saw Hari himself training some juniors! Will be returning.
by LS (2 reviews), 07 Apr 2009
by LS (2 reviews), 07 Apr 2009
Horrible. Unfriendly. Worst, most expensive haircut ever. I had to have it re-cut the next day it was so bad. And no, funnily enough I didn't feel like going back and asking them to redo it.
Avoid.
by onelastdance777, 27 Feb 2009
Avoid.
by onelastdance777, 27 Feb 2009
I've really tried my best with Hari's. I've gone a total of 5 times now. Initially Marvin cut my hair, until a disastrous Saturday when he rushed the cut and pulled half my hair out with an over-vigorous blow dry. My hair felt horrible afterwards and had frazzled and split ends. I complained and was offered a complimentary blow dry, but I pushed for a cut instead. So I went back to Andy who I was told was much more gentle. Had 3 good experiences with him, but last one wasn't so great.
DON'T bother going on Saturday for starters. As one reviewer already said - like cattle. It's a production line and not the least bit pleasant, given the prices. I had to battle to get the kind of cut I want, rather than the one they want to give me. He took too much off even though I didn't need it. It was a real downer of an experience and now I'm done with the place.
This is an expensive salon and you expect the service to match. These stylists are one trick ponies and I'm sure there's a lot better to be found in London for £80 a pop.
by miss angel, 01 Feb 2009
DON'T bother going on Saturday for starters. As one reviewer already said - like cattle. It's a production line and not the least bit pleasant, given the prices. I had to battle to get the kind of cut I want, rather than the one they want to give me. He took too much off even though I didn't need it. It was a real downer of an experience and now I'm done with the place.
This is an expensive salon and you expect the service to match. These stylists are one trick ponies and I'm sure there's a lot better to be found in London for £80 a pop.
by miss angel, 01 Feb 2009
I just love Hari's. The staff are fantastic and I really enjoyed the entire experience. I must say this was the best haircut and best highlights that I have ever had!
by sniven1, 15 Jan 2009
by sniven1, 15 Jan 2009
I ventured to Hari's for the first time on Saturday in search of fresh inspiration for my tired-looking locks. I have curly, frizzy and unmanageable hair. I saw Hari himself and he knew exactly what I needed. It was so refreshing to find someone who gave me proper, realistic and straightforward advice on how to manage my hair. The cut was great. It was then blow-dried straight and, even after showering, on following his advice, my hair was curly but more in control. He is the first hairdresser to advise me to just enjoy my natural curls and stop fighting them!
I enjoyed my time there. The atmosphere was buzzy and fun. I even had a very quick manicure which transformed my short split nails into elegant and polished ones.
I will definitely be going back. Apparently, the hair stylists have all been trained in the same way, so next time I might try someone else at half the price - I have been assured they are just as good!
by amberdepolla, 18 Nov 2008
I enjoyed my time there. The atmosphere was buzzy and fun. I even had a very quick manicure which transformed my short split nails into elegant and polished ones.
I will definitely be going back. Apparently, the hair stylists have all been trained in the same way, so next time I might try someone else at half the price - I have been assured they are just as good!
by amberdepolla, 18 Nov 2008
I've been having my hair cut by Benjamin and my highlights done by Paul for years now and I am a die-hard fan. Everyone is so nice and my hair always looks great (and I don't ask for the same cut every time I go in). It's sad to read about the bad experiences others have reported, but quite honestly I can't believe that they were actually at Hari's! I recommend Hari's to anyone who wants to treat themselves to an excellent haircut and colour.
by jkojkl, 18 Nov 2008
by jkojkl, 18 Nov 2008
Hari is a genius and this is the only place in all of London (or NYC for that matter) to get your hair cut.
by lsw, 16 Nov 2008
by lsw, 16 Nov 2008
Not able to afford a top stylist at Hari's, I went for the more reasonable cut and blow dry at £60. Great results at a great price and advice on how to manage my hair at home. Thanks!
by sarahlee, 07 Nov 2008
by sarahlee, 07 Nov 2008
I was recommended by a friend who had been to Hari's after reading the reviews on this site. Her hair looks great, so I thought I would give it a go. When I booked the appointment the receptionist took great time to make sure my appointment times were correct as I was having colour then cut and blowdry. This put me at ease.
I had a half head of highlights done, which looks great, and I felt the colourist really took the time to make me feel comfortable about my colour. It would seem the receptionist got it just right and I went straight downstairs after my shampoo.
The stylist (who had been to see me before my colour was put on) gave me a fantastic cut but didn't want to be too drastic as she wanted to get to know my hair a bit better. I will definitely be going back to see her as I'm thrilled to bits with the way my hair looks and makes me feel.
P.S. Was quite shocked to read some of the bad reviews on Hari's, but I suppose some people can't be pleased.
by clairedoll, 05 Nov 2008
I had a half head of highlights done, which looks great, and I felt the colourist really took the time to make me feel comfortable about my colour. It would seem the receptionist got it just right and I went straight downstairs after my shampoo.
The stylist (who had been to see me before my colour was put on) gave me a fantastic cut but didn't want to be too drastic as she wanted to get to know my hair a bit better. I will definitely be going back to see her as I'm thrilled to bits with the way my hair looks and makes me feel.
P.S. Was quite shocked to read some of the bad reviews on Hari's, but I suppose some people can't be pleased.
by clairedoll, 05 Nov 2008
I went in for a model night with Phu. He gave me the most marvellous short bob and transformed me into a whole new person. Try out all the up-and-coming juniors - they're just brill! Highly recommend Hari's.
by Kari, 09 Oct 2008
by Kari, 09 Oct 2008
Very mediocre for the money. Paid £100 for a cut (which was a rushed trim as the stylist was running late) and £140 for a full head of highlights. The result was very average-looking. Not worth the money.
by fionasharp, 09 Oct 2008
by fionasharp, 09 Oct 2008
Went to Hari's after reading the reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Had my hair cut with Hari, who knew exactly how to manipulate my hair to suit me. I disagree with other reviews and had nothing but a positive experience, coming away with a haircut that was versatile and adaptable to needs, whether I had to be smarter or if I was going out. Going back on the 27th and really looking foward to it! Much better than the conveyor belt cuts of Toni & Guy and the like.
by Andy Elliott, 13 Sep 2008
by Andy Elliott, 13 Sep 2008
I will always think of Hari's as the salon that gave me a mullet. My stylist mistook "Long layers, please" for "Give me a mullet, please"! I looked awful. Absolutely awful. I had to go to another hairdresser to have the remaining wispy hair cut shorter. I'd been going to Hari's since I was a teenager... I've never been back, and I never will.
by Ditagirl (4 reviews), 08 Jul 2008
by Ditagirl (4 reviews), 08 Jul 2008
As someone who is prepared to pay a bit more than average to have my hair looking good and well looked after, I booked in at Hari's after moving to London and reading about the salon in an issue of Vogue. The prices and reviews seemed to reflect a great cut and colour service and I felt I could entrust them with my hair... but I was left bitterly disappointed.
After an intial consultation with a senior colourist who was lovely, she recommended I wait a further 4-6 weeks before booking in as my hair had been quite damaged by sun and sea on a recent holiday. After bearing terrible re-growth for the next 5-ish weeks to get my hair into a better condition for colouring, I booked in with a different colourist who the original one had recommended.
After waiting quite some time to be seen, he finally came over to discuss my hair about 15/20mins into my appointment. I was told that he wouldn't be able to do anything with my hair in the appointment time allocated and I was to come back another day. So I re-booked, and when I returned had a slap-dash foil job done which wasn't what I asked for, wasn't done with any care and actually ended up a bit stripey. The lowest point though, was being left at the end to blow dry my own hair with no explanation. (Although I have come to learn this is quite standard in London, I did not know this at the time and was not even offered a pro blow dry for an additional cost.)
I was thoroughly disappointed overall with the service and have not returned since... However, on a lighter note, the Brazilian waxer at Hari's is the most amazing discovery and I would recommend her to anyone!!
by kells (3 reviews), 20 Jun 2008
After an intial consultation with a senior colourist who was lovely, she recommended I wait a further 4-6 weeks before booking in as my hair had been quite damaged by sun and sea on a recent holiday. After bearing terrible re-growth for the next 5-ish weeks to get my hair into a better condition for colouring, I booked in with a different colourist who the original one had recommended.
After waiting quite some time to be seen, he finally came over to discuss my hair about 15/20mins into my appointment. I was told that he wouldn't be able to do anything with my hair in the appointment time allocated and I was to come back another day. So I re-booked, and when I returned had a slap-dash foil job done which wasn't what I asked for, wasn't done with any care and actually ended up a bit stripey. The lowest point though, was being left at the end to blow dry my own hair with no explanation. (Although I have come to learn this is quite standard in London, I did not know this at the time and was not even offered a pro blow dry for an additional cost.)
I was thoroughly disappointed overall with the service and have not returned since... However, on a lighter note, the Brazilian waxer at Hari's is the most amazing discovery and I would recommend her to anyone!!
by kells (3 reviews), 20 Jun 2008
My second visit to Hari's after an excellent start, and I'm afraid to say the standard has entirely gone downhill.
First of all, don't even think of going on a Saturday, they'll shove you in and out like cattle fodder. They were busy and couldn't give a damn about what kind of experience I was having, so much so that the shampoo was cut short and no conditioner was applied. These two guys pulled a thin metal comb through my dry, dry hair (which is normally easy and healthy).
He did the cut in about, oh, eight minutes and then proceeded to put 'body' into the blow dry by being so savage with his brush that my hair was pulled out. This morning I woke up with split ends and frizzy bits at the front.
I'm definitely complaining and getting my money back - too shell-shocked to do it straight afterwards (this was before I had a chance to wake up to the damage of my butchered hair anyway). It all went so fast - I was in and out of that god awful place in under an hour! And for £85!!
Go if you're a masochist.
by whatanightmare001, 27 Apr 2008
First of all, don't even think of going on a Saturday, they'll shove you in and out like cattle fodder. They were busy and couldn't give a damn about what kind of experience I was having, so much so that the shampoo was cut short and no conditioner was applied. These two guys pulled a thin metal comb through my dry, dry hair (which is normally easy and healthy).
He did the cut in about, oh, eight minutes and then proceeded to put 'body' into the blow dry by being so savage with his brush that my hair was pulled out. This morning I woke up with split ends and frizzy bits at the front.
I'm definitely complaining and getting my money back - too shell-shocked to do it straight afterwards (this was before I had a chance to wake up to the damage of my butchered hair anyway). It all went so fast - I was in and out of that god awful place in under an hour! And for £85!!
Go if you're a masochist.
by whatanightmare001, 27 Apr 2008
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