VAIN

68 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LA

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Loving my hair

Katherine C
6th Jan 2022
5.0

Just had my haircut with Jo at Vain and I am super happy with it. It’s the most precise bob I think I’ve ever had. Thanks Jo, it’s 5 stars from me⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Book - you won’t be disappointed

Marie
16th Oct 2020
5.0

Billie and Georgia took me from a mid length bleach blonde lifeless boring bob to a super shiny, chestnut brown long pixie cut and the improvement to both my look and confidence is huge. I would recommend any one to book with them. They are both super talented.

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Best Salon in Chester

Heather Branigan
9th Mar 2019
5.0

I first found out about VAIN through a recommendation from a friend; it’s a hidden gem on the first floor of a beautiful old building in the centre of Chester. The place has a great atmosphere and the interior styling isn’t anything like your average salon. They have a wonderfully eclectic team of incredibly talented stylists and colourists and I’m lucky enough to have my hair coloured by joint owner Siobhan. Not only is she completely professional, incredibly knowledgeable and creative, but she’s also a really lovely person and helps make the salon feel so welcoming and friendly x

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Best haircut of my life

Heather Jones
19th Apr 2018
5.0

Beautiful location, beautiful people, incredible talent.

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Great cut

Debbie Thomas
14th Apr 2018
5.0
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Best haircut I have had in a long time, Jolene did exactly what I asked for. I was given some good advice on drying and products as well. It was my first visit and I will definitely be going back there.

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Best Salon in Chester

Anisa Bottrill
13th Apr 2018
5.0
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You will not find a better salon in Chester! From the location, to the decor, service and quality...everything is perfect. Not your standard salon, it’s far more exquisite!
Jolene is the only one allowed to do my hair. She is the best hairdresser you will ever come across. Not only is she the friendliest and funniest, she is also extremely skilled. Nothing is too much for her.
The salon itself is out of this world. It reflects Jolene’s personal style and taste. You won’t be disappointed.
If you’re lucky, Jolene’s little gorgeous doggies will be there to say hello x

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Love it!

Millie Ball
10th Apr 2018
5.0
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Great place, quirky decor and a knowledgable team!

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Shirley Foulkes
7th Apr 2018
5.0
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Gill is the best!!

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Balayage and blow dry

Catrin Brown
6th Apr 2018
5.0
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This place is the best! First visit and really impressed with the funky decor, the service and the results! Will definitely visit again.

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Vein

Lynne Foster
6th Apr 2018
5.0
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My visit to vein today was amazing from start to finish ! Welcomed by the quirky cool environment,fresh coffee retro vibes !Siobhans talents are outstanding ! She clearly knows her stuff and her knowledge on colour is certainly leaps ahead of competitors! My new hair is better and more than anything I could of imagined !! Totally thrilled with the results ! After hundreds of salon visits to other places this is .......
The very first time that I have loved my hair !! Thanks Siobanfromvein your amazing xxxx

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Love this place!

Corrine Thomason
5th Apr 2018
5.0
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Love the cut, my quirky holographic colours and the unique atmosphere in House of Vain. Would highly recommend.

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Fab hair day

Sara Owen
2nd Apr 2018
5.0
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Loved the whole experience, always feel welcome, everyone is friendly and beautiful. Just feels like I'm having afternoon tea and, wow, I get my hair done too! Hairdressing how it should be.

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Wouldn’t go anywhere else

Corrie Shallcross
29th Mar 2018
5.0
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Superb, as always. Jolene never fails to make my hair look great, I would never go anywhere else.

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Excellent!

Alex
24th Mar 2018
5.0
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Trendy atmosphere with the occasional celebrity client, courteous people, expert hair styling. City centre location. Highly recommended!

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Excellent salon

Pat Risseh
24th Mar 2018
5.0
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As always treated impeccably.Enjoyed my pot of tea, complimentary biscuit and reading all the top end current mags.Jolene did an amazing job cutting colouring and styling my hair.All her team are friendly and there is a lovely vibe to this very chic salon.I recommended Siobhan and Gemma to my sons girlfriend and best friend as Jolene is fabulous but very busy.All the girls are experienced and professional, highly recommended.Thank you Jolene.Special mention to Courtney and Elliot her trainees.

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Kelly TAYLOR
24th Mar 2018
5.0
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I have just enjoyed my first visit to Vain. A wonderful balance of expertise/professionalism and relaxed welcome. A great experience and this comes from someone who would rather go to the dentist than have their hair done! A big Thank you Siobhan.

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Love Vain such a cool environment

Sherron Morrey
17th Mar 2018
5.0
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Chelsey and the rest of the team are so welcoming, great salon

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Fab Salon

Helen Mitchell
15th Mar 2018
5.0
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Love my new hair cut, great advise and a great cut, thanks Jolene xx

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Love my new colour

Jayne W
13th Mar 2018
5.0
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Siobhan seemed to know straight away what I wanted with regards to changing things up a bit and I love the result. She’s a very talented lady!

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Top class salon

JAN LODGE
11th Mar 2018
5.0
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Lovely, relaxed salon. Have been going to Jo for hair now for many years. Never had a bad haircut or colour. Highly recommend Vain

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I love this salon ?

Lisa Cooper
8th Mar 2018
5.0
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Another fantastic visit to this amazing salon. Friendly, creative staff who are always so welcoming and friendly. Best salon in Chester by a mile ?

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First appointment

Tracey Tweedle
7th Mar 2018
4.5
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Very unusual salon, different from the normal bright lights and shiny floors.
Friendly staff and overall an enjoyable experience. Jolene was lovely, listened to what I had to say and I came out feel 100% . Loved the doggies too!

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Great experience as always

Sarah Green
1st Mar 2018
5.0
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VAIN is a hidden gem.

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Fab

Jo Freeman
1st Mar 2018
5.0
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Comfortable, easy-going and relaxed place. Great people who know how to look after you.

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Blow dry

Christine Cadden
1st Mar 2018
5.0
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A delightful girl, a very pleasant atmosphere and my hair looked super
Thank you

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Fabulous

Helen
28th Feb 2018
5.0
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Great place, lovely people, fab haircut. Will definitely go back

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Colour and cut

Anonymous
28th Feb 2018
5.0

Always a great experience .!!

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Very happy that I have found a great salon!

Laura Griffin
28th Feb 2018
5.0
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I had my hair cut with Jemma today at Vain. I usually feel nervous having my hair done but the setting was inviting and the staff lovely and friendly. I felt at ease. Jemma was enthusiastic and helpful with her thoughts on what to do with my barnet. I’m very pleased with my bob and looking forward to getting my colour sorted next week. Thank you!

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Hair Colour & Cut

Delyth Jones
27th Feb 2018
5.0
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Fabulous hair colour by Elliott! Hair colour assessed by Siobhan. Hair also cut by Siobhan.
Fabulous service, as always.

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Fun

Jenny Murphy
24th Feb 2018
5.0
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First time I’ve been to Vain for a while and I remembered why I loved it. Georgia asked what I wanted and when I explained she got it totally: something fun! Delighted with the whole experience and will be back.

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First impressions

Katherine Cottrell
23rd Feb 2018
5.0
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Very friendly, pleased with haircut and treatment by stylist and receptionist. Generally nice relaxed atmosphere. Fair price

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Excellent find in the centre of Chester

Melody Reynolds
22nd Feb 2018
5.0
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I had a thorough consultation with Jemma, my new stylist. A lovely shampoo & very sleek blow dry. I will most definitely be back!

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Great experience

Geoff Coleman
17th Feb 2018
5.0
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Made an appointment with Georgia based on a friend’s recommendation, a real pleasure to be looked after by someone who really knows their trade and gave me a fresh new look that others have failed to do. Recommended without question, I’ll be back in 6 weeks!

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Chelsey Hope - Great haircut

Thomas Hughes
15th Feb 2018
5.0

Just started recently as a customer and Chelsey has given me the best hair cut I've ever had. First discussing what I wanted and checking with me throughout. She is really friendly and cares about good service

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Fabulous

Claire
9th Feb 2018
5.0

I would highly recommend Emma she’s brilliant with colour, and she also does my cut which is great. Would not go anywhere else
Thank you Emma

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Best hair salon in Chester!

Natalie
9th Feb 2018
5.0

An amazing hairdressing experience with the most talented stylists, gorgeous surroundings and not forgetting the boss Peggy and her sidekick Edie. Go visit VAIN...you won't be disappointed ??

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Amazing!

Laura Myers
8th Feb 2018
5.0
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Fantastic cut, colour refresh and all round great experience. Jolene is so talented and creative. Great salon.

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Thanks for the lovely review Laura. It really does mean a lot to the team.

Best salon in the north west

Sarah Mckortel
8th Feb 2018
5.0

Amazing salon and completely different from the sterile environments we are used to. Since I have been going to vain I've been with jolene, Damien, Gemma and Emma. All outstanding and at the top of their game. Would have no issues with going with one of the many other stylists too. The atmosphere is chilled and welcoming. The decor cool and quirky. Come as you are at vain without judgement. Everything about it is incredible. Enjoy!!

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for the review Sarah. It really does mean alot to the team to read such lovely responses.

Going blonde

Gina Spicer
7th Feb 2018
5.0

Been going to Jolene for 10 years now. Always fab result. Loving the new blonde me. ?

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Response from VAIN

Thank you so much for taking the time to write a lovely review, it really does mean a lot to the team.

Great place, lovely people

Kitty Murray
7th Feb 2018
5.0
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Rachel was really lovely and made me feel very comfortable

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Response from VAIN

Thank you so much for tasking the time to leave a lovely review, it really does mean a lot to us.

Fab!

Lola Fudger-Gálvez
7th Feb 2018
5.0
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I had tried to cut in a fringe myself at home (I know) and of course, it went terribly. I booked an appointment ASAP after seeing all the great reviews for VAIN, and I’m so glad I did. I had Jemma who gave me some advice for looking after my hair and fixed my awful mistake and I love it! Thank you so much:)

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Response from VAIN

Hey Lola, thanks for coming in and thanks so much for taking the time to leave a great review.

Team Fab

Alison Walsh
5th Feb 2018
5.0
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Great place. Spoiled myself with an up do 50,s style. Would upload photos of the review had that capacity. Perfectly styled hair by Gemma. Would go again if I lived in Chester!

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Response from VAIN

Thanks so much for the review Alison.

Fabulous as always

Lisa
2nd Feb 2018
5.0
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Siobhan is the best hairdresser i have ever had. The staff at the salon are all so friendly. Like a family. They even bring their pets. Thoroughly recommend Vain to anyone.

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Response from VAIN

Thanks so much for leaving such a great review. We are so glad you enjoy your visits and means so much to the team to read such lovely comments.

Amazing Salon

Anonymous
30th Jan 2018
5.0

Had an amazing experience, all the staff were really friendly and my hair looks amazing! Would recommend Siobhan or anyone in the team! Plus there are cute dogs

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for taking the time to leave a lovely review, Extra Peggy cuddles for you next time you visit!

Classy Salon - great cut and colour

Alison
29th Jan 2018
5.0
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A haircut should be an uplifting experience and as usual, just entering the cool, stylishly curated styling room at Vain, I felt immediately better about myself. The delicious coffee, magazines and cookbooks to leaf through and cute doggie scuttling about make it a relaxing 3hr session and with Gill at the controls I am sure to feel fabulous when I leave.
Great hair cut and colour in a classy salon - looking forward to my next visit. X

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Response from VAIN

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review Alison. It really does mean a lot to the team to know that people enjoy the space and experience.

Wouldn't go anywhere else

Graham
26th Jan 2018
5.0
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Chester has tea shops and hair salons so there is plenty to choose from. Vain stands out from the crowd and well worth checking out

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for the review Graham. It is much appreciated.

Excellent as always

Tom Morpeth
25th Jan 2018
5.0
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Would not consider using anywhere else. Always greeted in the most pleasant and warm manner. Stylists and all other staff are the best I’ve been too! Thank you.

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for your review and comments Tom.

Georgia BEST

Cath
21st Jan 2018
5.0

Followed Goergia from London, I’m never left disappointed, this girl can seriously cut and style! Always keeping my hair up with the times. Thanks Georgia, always a pleasure. Would follow you to timbuktu!

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for the great review and miles travelled Cath, it really is appreciated.

Hair cut treat

Louise Kappelgaard Lingum
20th Jan 2018
5.0
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Booked myself in for a rare treat to get my hair done in a salon for the first time in 7 years and was not let down in any way. Was waited on hand and foot before i went in the chair. Lovely staff and beautiful surroundings. Coming again next time my hair needs cutting, without a doubt.

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for taking the time out to write a review and thank for trusting us with your hair after a 7 year salon hiatus!

My hair cut

Dee Roberts
20th Jan 2018
5.0

Lovely cut in a lovely laid back atmosphere staff can't do enough and coffee was flowing even had a cuddle off Peggy

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for the review Dee, extra Peggy cuddles for you next time!