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too_court
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Nov 01, 2004 - 01:58 PM |
 
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Any one know of a decent hair salon (for highlights, etc.)? Also, reasonably priced would be good. In my neighborhood there is a glut of salons but when I look at the stylists' hair, there is no way I would trust them with my head! |
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spicy_chilli
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Nov 01, 2004 - 02:58 PM |
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I also dont trust Chinese hair salon here. Last time my friend had her hair cut, she cried for almost 2 days and 2 nights after that.
I would suggest you to go to International hair salon or Japanese hair salon. In Shanghai have several of them. They r a bit pricy but it's better u pay a bit more money than have to regret forever.
There's Toni and Guy Salon in Times Square. I've just had my hair cut last weekend. They have diff prices for the hair stylists, you can choose whic one u want. There's a guy form UK called Michael 320rmb. If you want to do highlight it's start at 600rmb for half head and so on. U can call them up first and checked the number is 53513606. |
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melbmarco
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Nov 01, 2004 - 03:42 PM |
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spicy_chilli - thanks for that info. Where abouts in Times Square is this salon? I live near there but have never noticed it...is it in the shopping mall area or the serviced apartment area?
Also, do they speak english at this salon when trying to make a reservation? |
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carrol
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Nov 01, 2004 - 04:35 PM |
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That's a lot of money. SUNBIRD in Huaihai Rd is not bad. Joey (girl) doesn't speak much English, but she's helpful and eager to please, cuts very well, and will cost 85 RMB. Zen Salon at Carrefour is good too. |
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JamesDean
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Nov 01, 2004 - 06:05 PM |
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You colud also try my friend Matsumi (Japanese from Canada) at the Hilton Salon,,, not as expensive as it sounds. Inside the Hilton on Changshu Lu |
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rhuei
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Nov 01, 2004 - 07:00 PM |
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How about try Judy? she used to cut shanghainese actor hair's, such like Hu Bing,etc. but u need to call her first,coz she is super busy.. right now i dnt have her phone number, but her salon near century park mrt,there are a new vendor just open. last sunday i cut my hair there,and i think her cutting not bad and cheap too. |
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rsaracho
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Nov 01, 2004 - 09:06 PM |
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I went to "Hair Culture" near Huai Hai Lu. A lot of people reccomended it on this site. My husband loved it.... I'm still not sure!!!! I shouldn't complain.... They speak a little english and did exactly what I told them to do!!!
I have really curly hair and I don't cut it straight at the bottom, so I asked for layers ONLY at the VERY bottom and that's exactly what they did..... However the type of layers is the "chinese thin hair type"
They only did it at the very bottom though.... You wouldn't notice with curly hair, so it wasn't THAT BAD FOR ME....You can only see it if I blow dry my hair..... If I had straight hair and wanted layers I would be crying!!!
Does anybody know where can you get REAL layers without them chopping your hair off????? |
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Jasmyn
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Nov 02, 2004 - 11:32 AM |
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How about trying Wang Lei Image Commune at the Raffles City. Very patient folks and took time to explain everything I asked. They use Kerastase hair products - the very reason why I chose them. Reasonable prices for a salon located at a prime venue. I also have a few friends who go to them, no complains so far.
But hair cut/styling being a private sphere, I still think it is important to feel comfortable with whoever you're entrusting your precious hair to. A particular stylist may work for some but not all. I had that experience in the UK, and end up moaning even today, haha! |
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nicks
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Nov 04, 2004 - 12:09 PM |
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Hi Carrot, where is the SUNBIRD salon u recommended?? Can u give me the add and tel?? Sounds good deal...
I strongly dun recommend BO JUE hair salon... I had my hair cut there abt 2 mths ago... very disappointed with their so-called Hair Manager... had a re-do at another salon abt a week later... |
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viona
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Nov 04, 2004 - 12:25 PM |
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Last time I was in town, i went to Tiffanny (NOT the one we all know about) but a hair dresser place in Xujia hui, underground, right on the entrance to the Grand Mall, the hair dressers there are quite fantastic. |
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carrol
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Nov 04, 2004 - 12:30 PM |
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Hello Nicks. SUNBIRD is in Huaihai Rd .. just near the big Shanghai Library. (Just before the Brazilian bbq restaurant). |
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margarita
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Nov 04, 2004 - 03:55 PM |
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i use salon de paris in gubei, only for trimming my hair but the guy i have known him for 7 yrs and he is the greatest i trust him his name is Jason tell him i sent you 62702270
good luck
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vespertilia
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carrol
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DYING? That too ...  |
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vespertilia
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Nov 04, 2004 - 04:59 PM |
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... dying hair! if i wanna die i know where i should go...jump down the xupu bridge! but if i wanna dye my hair that's much different 'cos if i don t get a good result then the hairdresser would DIE! |
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YogaCat
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Nov 04, 2004 - 10:46 PM |
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Plaza Hair at Huaihai Lu and Salon h at Citic sq and , Local place near by Xinguo Lu Huaihai lu e.t.c..
If you want great hair cut I say Salon h . He is japanese but worked at London . Great cut but bad purm . I need purm so , do not go there any more .
My hair is very short , if they mess my hair , I have to stay at home such a long time . I am the one actualy jump out from the brige ...
Does any one know great cut an dpurm for very short hair ??? |
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izanami
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Nov 04, 2004 - 11:22 PM |
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i've tried wang lei (raffles city), exy (isetan), esprit salon (citic sq), and salon h (citic sq).
wang lei: ok, but nothing creative or really outstanding. comfortably stylish.
exy: good for japanese style hair cuts, esp if you are looking for a perm. i recommend this place.
salon esprit: a factory churning out mediocore haircuts at expensive prices. pretentious, and impersonal.
salon h: excellent place if you like something more creative, individualistic. they did not always get it wrong....for example: the guy washing my hair got water all over my face....but he was sweet and gave me a 30 min massage.
tiffany: i've heard it's reliable. ok if you just want a trim etc.
my next shot: eric, or maybe one of those japanese places in gubei.
basically, i find salons opened by japanese or headed by japanese reliable. but i will pay for the head local stylist because i think the premium for a japanese hairstylist lies in not only his/her talent but also largely due to the nationality (demand exceeeds supply). but it's probably a lot more competitive to be a top local stylist, and the price is significantly lower.
expect to pay 500 for a color job (with highlights) at salon h and 200 for a basic hair cut. at the other places, prices vary from 200 to 400 for a haircut. |
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heyhunts
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Nov 05, 2004 - 07:18 AM |
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had my hair colored at toni and guy last weekend. the girl speaks excellent english, she's from s'pore i think. she is THE COLORIST, does nothing else but, and apparently quite well known within the expat circles. anyway, she treats it like a science, very careful, will discuss with you at length before she begins. did a very good job. |
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bellabella
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Nov 05, 2004 - 07:59 AM |
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Margarita where is salon de paris in Gubei? I've been looking for a decent hairdresser in that area. Do they speak english?
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margarita
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Nov 05, 2004 - 10:40 AM |
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bellabella,
Some of the people speak english, Jason doesnt but he is the greatest! Its located across the street to Starbucks in that small alley before you get to the street that runs into the school SCIS. I dont have the address but its easy to find if you walk it will be on your right hand side. They have been there for many years.. take care and good luck
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LunaCake
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Nov 05, 2004 - 11:27 AM |
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Oh Izanami
Tell us how was eric after you try .
I was thinking about Eric or Grace (near by Eric). |
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bellabella
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Nov 05, 2004 - 01:06 PM |
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Thanks margarita, I'm going by there tomorrow so I'll look out for it. |
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wehmeyer
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Nov 05, 2004 - 05:09 PM |
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hi... was at Eric (hengshang 4) last week, had Laurent as cutter. have special hair and wanted to keep my curls. Was very good haircut for a cheap price (compared to german) only 180 yuan |
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Milka
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Nov 05, 2004 - 05:42 PM |
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I wnet to the esprit salon at the Brandon Mall ... very good and cheap
150 RMB ... they look professional and they speak english.... |
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margarita
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