Hari's

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.

I've recently started going to Hari's after having the same hairdresser for 10 years. Hari himself cuts my hair and I am thrilled with the results. All the staff who work there are fantastic. When I have taken my five-year-old daughter along on occasions, they are all wonderful with her too. I have recommended several friends to the salon and they have all been very happy with different stylists. Five stars. Highly recommended.

I went to Hari's after my sister recommended them and from reading the reviews here, so I had high expectations. Unfortunately, my experience was nothing like the glowing reviews here. I told the stylist I did not want a fringe, she went ahead and cut one - a short heavy one at that! I told her I wanted to keep my long layers, she basically cut several inches off to just below shoulder-length into what looks more like a bob with subtle layers, which makes my hair puff out. Awful and expensive. Would not recommend.

At last! I've found somewhere that finally knows how to cut and treat curly hair. My thick, frizzy hair really needed urgent attention. I'd had it cut about 2 months ago and hated it, so I decided to look for yet another hairdresser. A friend of mine had been to Hari's recently and was really happy, so I thought I'd try it. My stylist firstly listened to my current problems, managed to do what I'd asked for and gave me probably the best hair cut I've had for ages!

My hair had been looking dreadful for a while. I was recommended Sultan. He gave me the best haircut I've ever had, and a fantastic blowdry too. He is amazing and the whole team was very friendly. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else now. Highly recommended.

I went in and was allocated a different stylist to the one I was hoping for. No one offered me a drink at any point. My hairwash was just that - a hairwash. The stylist was running late and glanced at my hair and then trimmed a bit and it was all over. The final insult was when the receptionist, who I had asked to give the tip to the girl who shampooed me, gave me a busy/dirty look and said: "Why don't you do that yourself? I don't know who she is". I left in a rage, having forked out a lot of money to be made to feel I don't matter.

I first heard of Hari's salon through the 'Hair with Hari' column in the G2 supplement of The Times. After my winter break away in the sun my hair was looking bleached out and very dry, so I decided to treat myself to a good cut and colour.

I arrived back in London on Friday and tried to book the appointment straight away, but the only colour appointment I could get was with Paul, which couldn't have worked out any better. He really made me feel I was being listened to, and we worked out the colour from a picture I had brought along. Equally talented was Jesus, who cut my hair and did the most fantastic curled blow dry.

All in all, a fantastic experience that I can highly recommend.

I've been to Hari's today and I have to say I have no idea who wrote the previous reviews. Was it a receptionist or one of the hairdressers? Because I'm pretty sure it can't have been the clients.

I decided to go to Hari's after reading many of the reviews on Urbanpath. I knew they charge £100 for a haircut but I assumed that it was because the hairdressers there really know what they are doing. I couldn't be more wrong...

My first impression was that all of the hairdressers working there look like they need a haircut or colour - badly.
I don't think I have ever seen a group of hairdressers looking as bad. The salon look dirty and cheap as well.
However, I hoped at least they would do something good with my hair.

I was wrong. The colourist who was supposed to help me choose the colour insisted that I should choose the colours even after I told her that I didn't have a photo of the colour I wanted. Don't know why I expected that £200 highlights would be done by a person who could give me advice... (!)

I wasn't asked if I wanted anything to drink for at least an hour; when I finally asked for a coffee, I got it an hour later.

After waiting half an hour for the stylist to cut my hair, I was so unhappy that I couldn't even force a smile. Although the girl who cut my hair was really nice, she didn't look much like the guy I chose to do my haircut and had an appointment with (I wasn't even asked if it was OK to change stylist).

My hair is definitely shorter and has some strands of colour in it. But does it look better? NO, NO, NO. Please don't go there unless you want to spend money and get the worst hair experience of your life.

My hair has been looking dreadful for a while, so a friend recommended Hari's. I went to the Hari's Hair Spa and this started with a personal consultation with Hari himself. He advised that his ThreeinOne package treatment would revive my locks. First I had a sort of nourishing oil therapy, followed by the Aberdeen Angus Bull treatment, which left my hair massively shiny. The last stage was Kerastase grooming and then a re-style from Hari himself, who was no nonsense and gave me a cut I can easily look after at home. I strongly recommend Hari's to anone who's having a bad hair day!

I had been feeling a bit low, so I decided to treat myself to a proper colour at Hari's. I went in feeling drab and boring and came out a totally different person. The staff were extra welcoming and the atmosphere was totally relaxed and happy. I will DEFINITELY be going back and would always recommend Hari's to anyone!

I read about Hari's in a magazine and went there to have a total re-style with a new colour and cut. Going in looking like Britney Spears (post babies), I came out looking like Cameron Diaz (always). The staff are great and there's such a welcoming and fun atmosphere that you feel 'included' - that just isn't the case at many other London salons. Worth travelling to, worth every penny spent. It's a gem of a place.

I went to Hari's with some trepidation, fearing that at nearly 60 and decidedly uncool I would be out of place. Not a bit of it. The staff are great - Clare is brillIiant with colour and Chelm to be highly recommended. I am told I look younger and I certainly feel it. Just have to keep working now to pay for it...

I would advise anyone who wants to try a new hair salon to avoid this place, especially the colourist. I went there with blonde hair with some roots that needed attention and came out washed-out orange! Worst hairdressers in London.

I've been going to Hari for years now. Every once in a while I venture out to somewhere new, only to come running straight back as nothing in London compares. Fantastic atmosphere (relaxed and friendly, down to earth while still feeling luxurious), very professional and well-trained staff, and a great hair cut - what more can you ask? Hari himself is charming and very skilled - well worth the money - but even the most junior members know what they are doing and produce excellent results. The colour team is also fantastic, especially Clare, and the beauty team is especially good at threading - a one-stop shop! I highly recommend it, even at the risk of making it harder to get an appointment!

Great buzz in the salon and a really friendly team. I was never very adventurous with my hair until a friend introduced me to Hari. Now I have great highlights and an amazing cut every time. It takes me over 2 hours to get there but I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

I have never been one to spend a lot of money on my hair, but I decided to treat myself and go to an expensive salon. I am not so sure this was a good idea, as the result is amazing and I will never return to my local hairdressers! Oh well... as far as I am now concerned, it is an investment in my confidence! Fabulous place!

I have had many a hair disaster but, after researching London hairdressers, I decided to be brave and visit Hari's. I was made to feel completely at ease straight away, as my stylist (Jonathan) really took the time to give me a lengthy consultation (I must have been so annoying!). He completely followed through and gave me exactly what I was after. I will definitely be back!

I love this place! People are friendly and cutting/styling skill is great. They have a real grip on customer service too.

I have curly hair I wished to grow long (pre-Raphaelite). Jonathan thought it was time I had a style. He cut the hair on top of my head to 3 inches and left the sides at approx. 12 inches. By cutting my hair on the verticle the ends became frizzy, although I was told this was to thin my thick hair. I am now ready for Crufts (dog) show! Not happy.

Nice classy haircut, nothing fancy but they seemed to know how to deal with my previous hair disasters. Laid-back atmosphere and nice staff (no fashion-slave diva stylists). Pleasantly surprised given the area and clientele.

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