Want a really good London hairdresser for a restyle

[chiswickmum]

I'm looking for a really good hairdresser in London - West or Central area. I would like a complete restyle and want to go to a hairdresser who would be proactive in making suggestions, taking into account my face shape etc..

Thanks

I had great haircuts with Christophe (nice slightly overweight french guy with blond curly hair) at Aveda in Covent Gdn, colourists also good.

Otherwise Stannard and Slingsby - ask for one of the owners can't remember their names, and girl called Hong to do colour.

yes, those who have blackberries say they are evilly addictive, hence ... I'm thinking of getting one, you see

have just realised, went to staffords in brighton, that's where i know it from. the cut was ok, but i didn't have a personal recommendation of a stylist

binkie, you must tell me how you get on, I too am booked in (Beetroot!!) next month with Penny, I was wondering how to say 'Beetroot' if the conversation came up, 'well a friend recommended you .... I don't really know her or really know what she looks like, but would the name Beetroot mean anything to you?!!!! .....

Beetroot, what are the colourists like? And make-up, that sounds a treat, how long does that take?

I'll join in the recommending now - very happy with Staffords and Penny! Not such a radical haircut (sorry to disappoint, bundle) - but big difference - wild frizz fleece is now loose-but-neat jawlength bob. I completely see Penny's charm - she's direct and immediate and flattering all in one - not to mention getting the choice of cut right.

Liked how unsnooty the salon is, too - and prices not at all steep compared to central London places. (Mine cost £58.)