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maxindubai
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23/03/2012 16:41:41
Had nothing but good service from HairWorks at JBR and Ibn Batutta. Haven't gone anywhere else since I started gong there about two years ago. I usually do my own colour to save money but they do a nice cut, and trim the fringe for free later.
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jesspm
Posts 511
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22/03/2012 13:32:59
SkyKitty wrote: you know haidressers in Dubai are bad when you get a better cut at Just Cuts in Sydney for $40AUD then you do at a 'ritzy' salon in Dubai... I don't bother with anything like that in DXB anymore, I just colour my hair myself and get a cabin crew who used to be a hairdresser to cut my hair in exchange for wine!!! Works for me 
Hopefully you drink the wine after the cut!
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aline_jlt
Posts 900
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22/03/2012 13:30:10
with my respect , thats zero hygenic .
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Sue62
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22/03/2012 11:11:48
simpleasabc wrote:
Both Sam and Shakira at Pastels Salon on Al Wasl Road are very good with blonde roots and highlights. Not cheap, but you don't come out wearing 8 different shades of blue. I have tried many hairdressers in Dubai and have decided they are the best for me. Have not tried the much vaunted Elaine of Ted Morgan's, though - perhaps I should. The ladies at Pastels do nice head massages and use hot, not scalding, water, too.
edited by simpleasabc on 21/03/2012
Can't fault Gina at Motor City's Ted Morgan
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derien
Posts 1925
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22/03/2012 09:28:26
Tara.k wrote:
Oh my gosh! I didn't know that reading this thread would be so stinkin funny!!!
Some of you ladies really gave me a good laugh- thank you!!
Personally, I think it's great when they blow dry your hair and not only do they burn the **** out of your scalp, but SMOKE is coming off of it !!!!'. SMOKE, PEOPLE!!!!
Yeah! and they burn your head as well. I am sure if I shaved my hair off, I would have burn marks all over.
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glamorgirl
Posts 276
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22/03/2012 08:53:22
I went to get a massage recently and the therapist had long nails and she scratched me!!!!! I left of course I felt sick to my stomach the feeling of her nails digging into my skin was disgusting. I complained to the manager but she was not particularly disturbed.
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Beebers
Posts 2907
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22/03/2012 07:59:22
Monkey Face wrote: The Dangerous Blonde wrote: angelinaballerina wrote: The Dangerous Blonde wrote:
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool! Perhaps you should ask mods to change your user name to "the dangerous blue"; although perhaps that has an alternative meaning  ahahah - I swear, the "customer service movement" will take hold in Dubai if everyone wills it and continues to complain and demand good service! What incentives do employees have to actually care? As long as people continue to pay what they pay, hire unqualified staff, etc. nothing will change.
Exactly!! It doesn't matter what we pay for the service--if they aren't seeing any of that, well there you go. I still have water in my ears from my last shampoo. Love my stylist--but the shampoo girl is not my BFF 
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adesperatehousewife
Posts 171
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21/03/2012 22:44:03
Tara.k wrote:
Oh my gosh! I didn't know that reading this thread would be so stinkin funny!!!
Some of you ladies really gave me a good laugh- thank you!!
Personally, I think it's great when they blow dry your hair and not only do they burn the **** out of your scalp, but SMOKE is coming off of it !!!!'. SMOKE, PEOPLE!!!!
I thought that was normal now! And what about the smell like your hair caught fire!
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SkyKitty
Posts 1497
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21/03/2012 22:43:11
you know haidressers in Dubai are bad when you get a better cut at Just Cuts in Sydney for $40AUD then you do at a 'ritzy' salon in Dubai...
I don't bother with anything like that in DXB anymore, I just colour my hair myself and get a cabin crew who used to be a hairdresser to cut my hair in exchange for wine!!! Works for me
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mushypeas
Posts 2379
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21/03/2012 22:26:51
Ive had the back of my neck and the tops of my ears burnt with the blow drier, ive had my hair frazzled and in a frizzy mess. an uneven fringe, uneaven colour hair pulled so hard that I suffered from whiplash ... Ive had the point of the scissors scrape the side of my face .. i could go on .. all in dubai
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JoyceB
Posts 2772
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21/03/2012 21:33:33
When I first arrived in Doha back in 2009, I tried a hair salon recommended by DH's boss's wife. First time was a cut and blowdry which was fine but second time I decided to trust them with a colour and cut BIG MISTAKE!! I ended up with yucky brown hair styled like Oliver Twist and clothes splattered in dye. I was fuming and refused to pay the ridiculous 400 QR I was asked for. The Western owner appeared from her office and demanded to know what the problem was. Told her that I wasn't paying as not satisfied. She threatened to call the police and being new to Qatar I was pretty shaken up. I pointed out my damaged clothes and said that they were new and I had receipts at home (I didn't but they were fairly new) I knew that DH was waiting outside so I threw a 50 QR note at the owner, yelled that I wouldn't be back and legged it! Fortunately DH was right outside. Needless to say I never went back. Am safely home so can say "Don't go near London Salon beside the big book place (forgotten the name!)
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Chocs01
Posts 4776
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21/03/2012 21:09:58
I went to one salon and when they washed my hair, they literally drenched my entire back in the process! I got stuck under about 3 hair dryers as they tried to dry me off! Not a pleasant experience. I also hate it when they manage to burn your ears with the dryer - seriously?!
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Tara.k
Posts 280
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21/03/2012 20:57:15
Oh my gosh! I didn't know that reading this thread would be so stinkin funny!!!
Some of you ladies really gave me a good laugh- thank you!!
Personally, I think it's great when they blow dry your hair and not only do they burn the **** out of your scalp, but SMOKE is coming off of it !!!!'. SMOKE, PEOPLE!!!!
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starsouthern
Posts 1693
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21/03/2012 20:47:42
No customer service here because most places are owned by the same company so they don't care if you stop going to one as they'll still get your money in one of their other establishments.
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simpleasabc
Posts 7270
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21/03/2012 20:33:34
neel1 wrote:
I too was nearly knocked out when my hairdresser from PASTELS punched me in the head whilst blowdrying.He didn't even say sorry!
The Pastels I go to is Ladies Only, which is quaite naice.
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Chocs01
Posts 4776
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21/03/2012 20:12:35
O hate it, when they try to slice your ears off with a comb! Seriously? Some hairdressers are so rough.
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captainjacky
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21/03/2012 20:09:47
neel1 wrote:
I too was nearly knocked out when my hairdresser from PASTELS punched me in the head whilst blowdrying.He didn't even say sorry!
Ha ha.... Sorry, just had a very strong mental image....
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neel1
Posts 22
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21/03/2012 20:07:40
I too was nearly knocked out when my hairdresser from PASTELS punched me in the head whilst blowdrying.He didn't even say sorry!
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simpleasabc
Posts 7270
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21/03/2012 18:22:09
Both Sam and Shakira at Pastels Salon on Al Wasl Road are very good with blonde roots and highlights. Not cheap, but you don't come out wearing 8 different shades of blue. I have tried many hairdressers in Dubai and have decided they are the best for me. Have not tried the much vaunted Elaine of Ted Morgan's, though - perhaps I should. The ladies at Pastels do nice head massages and use hot, not scalding, water, too.
edited by simpleasabc on 21/03/2012
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egg
Posts 1399
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21/03/2012 18:19:34
I hate the subject of hairdressers im at my wits end.
Went to a very well thought of place in JLT my hair was 2 colours.
Went to another place someone told me about as my hair is now highlighted (got it done to perfection whilst at home UK and about 70% cheaper than here) its a god awful mess its brassy there must be about 8 different shades running through it, not blended in nicely at all.
Is it too much to ask to have a decent set of highlights done!!
Rant over
Have to say i know its not remotely funny at the time but i can just imagine Dangerous Blondes face when smurf hair appeared
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Monkey Face
Posts 922
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21/03/2012 17:09:22
The Dangerous Blonde wrote: angelinaballerina wrote: The Dangerous Blonde wrote:
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool! Perhaps you should ask mods to change your user name to "the dangerous blue"; although perhaps that has an alternative meaning ahahah - I swear, the "customer service movement" will take hold in Dubai if everyone wills it and continues to complain and demand good service!
What incentives do employees have to actually care? As long as people continue to pay what they pay, hire unqualified staff, etc. nothing will change.
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AmyAus82
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21/03/2012 17:07:16
The Dangerous Blonde wrote: angelinaballerina wrote: The Dangerous Blonde wrote:
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool! Perhaps you should ask mods to change your user name to "the dangerous blue"; although perhaps that has an alternative meaning ahahah - I swear, the "customer service movement" will take hold in Dubai if everyone wills it and continues to complain and demand good service!
Unless you want your face colour to match your hair colour, I wouldn't hold my breath 
I think it used to be better when these ppl actually really wanted to be here.
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The Dangerous Blonde
Posts 2143
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21/03/2012 17:02:54
angelinaballerina wrote: The Dangerous Blonde wrote:
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool! Perhaps you should ask mods to change your user name to "the dangerous blue"; although perhaps that has an alternative meaning
ahahah - I swear, the "customer service movement" will take hold in Dubai if everyone wills it and continues to complain and demand good service!
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leenavaz
Posts 84
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21/03/2012 16:45:11
The Dangerous Blonde replied :
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool!
Arghhhhhh!!!! Some salons really have no idea....Why are they even allowed to exist.....
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angelinaballerina
Posts 1358
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21/03/2012 16:43:58
The Dangerous Blonde wrote:
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool!
Perhaps you should ask mods to change your user name to "the dangerous blue"; although perhaps that has an alternative meaning
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derien
Posts 1925
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21/03/2012 16:41:47
The Dangerous Blonde wrote:
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool!
You have to be careful. Most of these salons have no idea how to color blonde hair. I went to a Japanese salon here once and they refused to dye my hair as they had noone qualified to do it. They cut my hair instead and I was very happy with their honesty
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The Dangerous Blonde
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21/03/2012 16:39:37
I'm new to this forum so not sure if I am allowed to name and shame but I tried a place called Glitz in Barsha, absolutely awful, the worst hair salon I;ve ever been to. This was the place where they dyed my hair blue. They put on the peroxide then left toner on for 45 mins. I've had blonde hair for 3 years so wondered why on earth she had purple toner on my hair for so long - when she rinsed it off I had smurf hair! All the salon girls were giggling, no one apologised, the manager refused to come out from "backstage" and speak with me, so I told them I wasn't paying and they should pay ME to rectify the mistake at a different salon. Eventually they did, as they admitted they weren't sure they could remedy the error themselves but the whole attitude of everyone that it was all a big joke was appalling - especially as I work in a client facing role and can't have blue hair! Not even that, I don't want blue hair lool!
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leenavaz
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21/03/2012 16:36:33
long nails arent really the problem, they could have blunt filed them so the edges are not sharp. This lady has pointed talons which hurt. !
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derien
Posts 1925
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21/03/2012 16:36:19
Sue62 wrote:
lol Derien - posted at the same time !!
LOL
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Sue62
Posts 7175
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21/03/2012 16:35:33
lol Derien - posted at the same time !!
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