Mario’s

I would not recommend this salon to anyone. It is a foul, over-​priced, dirty environment where the staff lack basic courtesy.
First impressions were bad, the receptionist seemed annoyed I was there and I was made to wait 15 minutes despite having an appointment (there were no other clients ahead of me). The receptionist didn’t bother to offer any water or reading material, and the room was horribly hot.
When my hair dresser finally emerged, she didn’t even introduce herself — just pointed me to a chair and proceeding to wrap me in a foul-​smelling apron. I wondered if they ever wash the aprons. Her English was poor and she didn’t understand my very clear instructions. The owner’s English was much better, but he wasn’t interested in what I wanted — he just told me what they were going to do, without bringing me any colour options.
The final crown of this horrible hair experience came when they announced my basic colour job was going to cost £75, when I had been quoted £45 when I booked the appointment. She said the price difference was due to my very long hair, but I had specifically told them how long my hair was when I requested the quote — I was assured over the phone that £45 was an accurate price for my long hair.
There was no apology for what was obviously an egregious error on their part. The hair dresser was somewhat sympathetic and did ask the owner if he would reduce the price, but he didn’t even offer a token discount.
I left and walked to Hair London on Craven Road (020 7262 6786). What a difference! The staff there are so much nicer. They immediately sat me down for a free consultation and said the same colour job would cost no more than £55, or less depending on how much dye was used. Harry, the man who met with me, was very well informed and actually discussed my options — unlike Mario’s. Plus the salon was much cleaner and generally way more upscale.
Mario’s was a humiliating waste of time, and I will never return.

Very brigt and airy hairdressers, with very funny staff, located just around the corner from royal oak station.
Popped in for a haircut, and was not disappointed. Although cut was a simple one, the stylist didn’t hurry or rush it, and every so often ensured that it was the length i wanted, etc.
My hair is quite hard to get right, and this is the best i’ve had out of the several different stylists i have tried over the last few cuts.
Pricewise not too bad either, at 15 pounds for a basic men’s cut.