elfie Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Well yesterday I had my first experience of an Australian hairdresser. What can I say had my hair coloured and the girl who did it thought she was painting a fence no customer relations did not speak a word to me through out only to discuss what colour etc. Hair colour good same as back home as same product used. Please can anyone recommend a hairdresser in Rockingham that speaks . I went to JTs in the shopping centre and my experience was erm different wont be going back there though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadge1 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Good Luck with that, i haven't found a decent hairdresser in 7 years! Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Can i be cheeky and ask what you pay for a colour and cut. I need mine doing. I have short hair and popped into one of my local salons in Melville to ask how much....i was quoted $155:nah:. After bringing me jaw back off the floor, i made a hasty retreat:shocked: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Can i be cheeky and ask what you pay for a colour and cut. I need mine doing. I have short hair and popped into one of my local salons in Melville to ask how much....i was quoted $155:nah:. After bringing me jaw back off the floor, i made a hasty retreat:shocked: Hi I didnt have a cut as I didnt need one but I paid $129 for a colour .............. that was just roots yes extortionate considering the **** service .................................... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Good Luck with that, i haven't found a decent hairdresser in 7 years! Fiona ewwwwww well let me know if you do and I will do the same ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fadge1 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I have really short hair too and for a cut and colour I normally expect to pay about $100, any more than that and its just plain cheeky if you ask me! Fiona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifi69 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 these prices just seem crazy, i thought if i stayed away from the big fancy CBD salons i could get for under $100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest melanie mac Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hi Elfie, This salon may be a bit far for you but I was recommended a salon in Padbury called Indigo and have been a couple of times and have been really happy with the cut. It's a girl called Sally who cut my hair, she had her own salon in Edinburgh then opened up here when she moved over. The salon is really busy which is a good sign and the staff are all lovely. She opens late on a Wed n Thurs. Indigo Hair Design, 6/6 Blackwattle Parade, Padbury Tel- (08) 9402 4400 $55 for a cut and blow dry $40 for a regrowth colour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elfie Posted September 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hi Mel Thanks for the tip but yes Padbury is a bit to far really what I would save on the colour and cut Id loose in petrol getting lost in the car lol but thanks any way Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest moth Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hairdressers in WA suck big time.... they are con merchants (like most things in WA lots of money for little return) as a hairdresser my advice is to go to the salons where you can walk in and wait, there is no and I mean no difference in the quality of the cut etc, just a lot of difference in the price. Obviously the best result is to find a Brit hairdresser that works from home or will come to you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo1977 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 I thought I'd be brave so I went to a korean salon where they spoke a little english and had the best cut that I have had in a long time and it only cost $38. It was in the CBD though.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paula-p Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hey sorry to hear about all your dodgy hairdoo,s im a hairdresser,and im heading over to the joondalup area may next year i know its a wee while away yet but my plans are to hopefully set up a mobile buisness and may be a few days in a salon if nearer the time any you guy still havent found a decent hairdresser. Would be glad if u guys give me a shout ,i would be delighted to do your hair x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkpopy123 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Sounds like im gonna be lucky to have a readymade personal hairdresser when i arrive, my friend who lives in Merriwa is a mobile hairdresser, we used to work together as hairdressers although now im a midwife lol, wow prices are crazy, id never pay those prices no way thats a right rip off, mmmmm or maybe i could earn more hairdressing rather than midwifery at those rates lol, no way id never change lol, good luck finding a good one Ellie x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pinkpopy123 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Sorry Elfie lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
linda@no9 Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 I shall continue to use Nice n Easy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MicheleandBarry Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Oh my god! The prices you guys are paying? It sounda like you are paying their rent I reckon! i am in Geelong Vic at the mo but we are coming up there as soon as we can organize work, but in the salon am at, we charge $50 for a colour, regrowth or all over, $80 for a makeover which is half head foils, full tint trim and finish! $30 for a haircut, $45 for a restyle, The twins I work for own 3 salons, and the 3 of us get booked out solid all week, no cheap and cheerful, just honest to goodness great work and staff, can get a bit mental at times, but it's always a great atmosphere, and we all look after everyone's clients, not just our own. We have taken sommany clients from so called high end places,on recommendation alone, as they seem to like charging you $40 to dry your hair after a service! wait til I get up there guys, 7 yrs is a long time to find a good one, as moth said price is by no means quality in this case, Although don't tell my hubby that when it comes to my shoe shopping!, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest MicheleandBarry Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 Business idea, a version of RACV, but in a hair emergency kind of way! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest themanns Posted September 22, 2012 Report Share Posted September 22, 2012 (edited) Hi..I am a mobile hairdresser. I am based in Ridgewood. I had my own salon in uk and have 15 years exp.. I don't do roller work or perms. My number is available by PM facility on this site , call me if you would like and I can come to you or you can come to me Edited November 1, 2012 by jackboots removal of personal details. as per forum rules :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Nikki35 Posted September 26, 2012 Report Share Posted September 26, 2012 I gonna go to toni&guy in subiaco. It may be expensive but ya wear ya hair everyday and there all English there so hopefully can't go wrong. Lol. If its crap I ain't paying. Ha ha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrspegs Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 (edited) Does anyone know of a mobile hairdresser as all 5 of us in the family are desperate for a cut and hoping to get it done for a reasonable bulk rate! Edited October 29, 2012 by Mrspegs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocky06 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Just shows, I live in London at the mo (coming out next Feb) and what you call expensive sounds very reasonable to me. Finding a good Hairdressers is about trial and error. Am going to really really miss my London salon, compared to other salons is not expensive but it is gorgeous. You walk into reception and seat yourself on a beautiful chaise longe, opposite you is a luxurious padded bar. The salon itself is not harsh and modern but all Louis fourteenth style fade white and gold furniture, the mirrors are in big gold frames, you have your hair washed downstairs in a vaulted cellar lines with small gold coloured bricks. If you order tea comes on silver tray with mini ornate teapot, tea cup and saucer, milk jug and biscuits. You can also however order wine, spirits and cocktails if you wish including cava cocktails. I cringe now at harsh modernist salons, I have become very spoilt. I know I will be back to reality with a bump. C. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lgibbons Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 I would love a hairdresser to cut and colour my hair. I went to salon express as I was given a voucher to get 6 highlights in my hair when I bought a cut and blow dry. The whole thing cost me $170!!!! I nearl died and my hubby was none to pleased either. I just want to pay a reasonable amount for a good service. If anyone would be willing then I live in Baldivis. Im he mess walking about with a mop on my head Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimblob Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Hi lgibbons, I am in Baldivis also and have only been here 2 weeks. I have been a hairdresser for 20yrs and i am setting up as a mobile hairdresser in the area. So if you want I can come round and give you a free consultation and discuss what you would like to have done. Let me know and I'll private message you my mobile number. Kind regards Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Chocky06 Posted October 29, 2012 Report Share Posted October 29, 2012 Think of it this way. $170 Aus is about £100. The cost of living in Perth is about twice that of the UK by all accounts and the wages are higher to take this into account. Therefore £100 would be £50 in UK if cost of living taken into account. £50 to get your hair cut and coloured is seriously cheap!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lgibbons Posted October 30, 2012 Report Share Posted October 30, 2012 Think of it this way. $170 Aus is about £100. The cost of living in Perth is about twice that of the UK by all accounts and the wages are higher to take this into account. Therefore £100 would be £50 in UK if cost of living taken into account. £50 to get your hair cut and coloured is seriously cheap!!! I used to get my hair cut and coloured for 40 quid back in Glasgow and the girl always did my hair the way I wanted it! So that is why it was a shock to the system. I know its a higher cost of living here and Im happy to pay for a good service but not at $170 every 6-8 weeks. I sound like such a skint flint but maybe that is the Scottish in me lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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