HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Unit F, The Barge Arm East, The Docks, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 2DQ

About us

Established by Ryan Fortey in 2008, with over 25 years experience, Ryan has gained a knowledge of what clients require when it comes to hair.

HeadKandy is an established hairdressers situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks. Our Gloucester Hairdressers has become a much loved and popular hair salon, offering a fantastic service for over 11 years!

With over 25 years experience as a Stylist, Ryan has gained a knowledge of what people require when it comes to their hair treatments.

Over the last 12 years he has successfully built up a fantastic team of Gloucester Hairdressers to work alongside him in HeadKandy Hairdressing.

With a wealth of knowledge and an eye for detail, this creative hair salon is open 5 days a week, serving both regular and new customers alike with their choice of Styles, Cuts, Colours and more.

HeadKandy is a busy and popular Hairdressers situated in the heart of Gloucester Docks, nestled between listed warehouses, on-street cafe’s and the Waterways museum.

HeadKandy is more than just a Gloucester Hairdressers, offering a fascinating and vibrant place to have your next treatment.

The vibe throughout the salon is relaxed and friendly, whilst maintaining a professional feel.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 14:30
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:30 - 17:00
Friday 08:30 - 17:00
Saturday 07:30 - 17:00
Sunday 10:00 - 16:00

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I wouldn't go anywhere else in Gloucester

Hannah
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Always a friendly welcome, great atmosphere. Clean, good music, happy team. Im always pleased with my hair after 🙂

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Fabulous salon

Trudy Gilbert
7th Jun 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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I love going to Headkandy, the whole experience is a treat. The welcome is friendly and Ryan always does a fantastic cut and offers great advice on how to look after it.

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Great Visit

Melanie Sutherland
6th Jun 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Professional advice given and perfect cut. Highly recommend.

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Hair colour, cut and style

Lily Jones
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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I just had my hair cut, coloured and styled and I’m in love with it, Jack did such an amazing job and looks exactly how I wanted, I will definitely be returning soon.

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Holly Smith
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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I didn’t even get the lady’s name but it was my first experience and i’m soo pleased with how my hair looks. Great vibes and beautiful outcome of my hair🤩🤩

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Perfection..

Ros Gibbs
4th Jun 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Great welcome Jack & Lauren, then Ryan did his job , great hair 😊 ,thanku.

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Charmaine Zartowski
31st May 2025
5.0
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I enjoyed my first visit to Hairkandy. Everyone was polite, and my hair stylist gave me a great cut. As soon as she started I knew I was in safe hands. Thank you I'll be back for a trim! 😁

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Amazing service

Sarah
30th May 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Atmosphere and skills of Jack amazing. Definitely would recommend to anyone to visit

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1 year makeover

Louise Keates
29th May 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Thankyou Jack for doing an amazing job.

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Sarah Powell
28th May 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Couldn’t recommend highly enough. I was feeling totally lost with what to do with my hair. Ryan listened and discussed all my options clearly. Walked out of the salon feeling great. Ryan, Lauren and the rest of the team were so friendly and even though they were incredibly busy it was well managed.

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Simply Amazing

Sam Neal
24th May 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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I can’t rave about HK enough! Not only is Lauren a superb stylist the environment is awesome and everyone is so friendly, it’s genuinely the most relaxing few hours and you come out looking like ‘you’ve just stepped out of the salon’ cheesy but so true. I wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Tidy up hair cut

Elaine Miller
24th May 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0

Asked to be fitted on today and jack came to my rescue, did a fantastic job and I left feeling a million times better

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Lovely

Emily Gibbon
23rd May 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Friendly staff, clean salon, and they really listened to what I wanted. I’ll definitely be coming back!

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The ultimate experience

Dave Bennett
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Ryan
4.5
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As soon as you arrive you are treasured and valued. Good cuppa, then the transformation begins. Everyone says I look so.much younger!!

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The ultimate experience

Dave Bennett
22nd May 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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As soon as you arrive you are treasured and valued. Good cuppa, then the transformation begins. Everyone says I look so.much younger!!

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I really wouldn't go anywhere else!

Maureen Walker
21st May 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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The salon has a warm friendly welcoming atmosphere. Bright airy and cheerful. I have been a client of Jacks for over a year now. At every appointment he discusses my hair with me and asks what I want from the appointment. Jack is a very skilled stylist and I'm always pleased with the results. I really wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Cut and blow dry

Daniella Reynolds
25th Apr 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Lovely hair cut very pleased good advice about colouring my hair so another visit next week 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Jack the Great

Maria Khoury
24th Apr 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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I think this man is incredible at his job and I cannot fault him. Been going to him for so long and literally love every second of it. He’s so down to earth and so funny. Honestly one of the most amazing people ever.

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Emma Hearn
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Lauren was incredible! I hadn’t had my hair done for over 12months and she made me feel like a million bucks. She talked through everything that I envisioned and was super lovely. Her attention to detail was incredible.

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Head Candy a great welcome always

Caroline Andrews
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Always great cut and styling

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Shampoo, cut and blow dry

Sue Bolton
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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A relaxing experience. Courteous staff. Superb cut down to the last detail nothing to much trouble. Plus coffee!!

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Such a lovely salon

Lucy Jackson
20th Apr 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Perfect experience as before. It's such a lovely salon and I received such a warm welcome. And my hair cut is fabulous

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Jack is a magician!

Dawn Farnsworth
13th Apr 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Just had my hair completely restyled and coloured after loosing a lot of hair due to medications. Jack has done a stunning job my hair feels and looks amazing... can't say enough to reflect how much this has made a difference to me. I feel like me again!

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Beautiful as always

Emma Robbins
13th Apr 2025
Team Member: Emilia
5.0
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We absolutely love visiting Headkandy – it’s become a bit of a tradition for all the girls in our family! The atmosphere is always upbeat, welcoming, and friendly, and the team makes you feel right at home from the moment you walk through the door. The service and advice we receive is always spot on – they really take the time to listen and understand what you’re looking for, and we’ve never walked away unhappy.

My daughter had her hair done yesterday, and Emilia was amazing – she listened, advised, and worked her magic, leaving my daughter feeling like a million dollars. It’s such a joy to come here – thank you for always making our visits something to look forward to!

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Amazing as always

Harriet Roberts
12th Apr 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Jack always does an amazing job. Wouldn’t want to go anywhere else!

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T-section balayage

Anonymous
12th Apr 2025
5.0

Jack did an amazing job as always when he has dyed my hair he is very entertaining and makes my hair feel so healthy afterwards

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Left me feeling like a million dollars!

Danielle Jordan
6th Apr 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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I recently visited the salon on a weekday for my root touch-up and had such a delightful experience! As always, the ever-charismatic "hair magician" Jack welcomed me with warm, friendly conversatione. He worked his magic on my hair colour, leaving me feeling absolutely fabulous—as if I were worth a million dollars! I also appreciated the detailed run-through he gave on the range of available products, explaining each one’s unique benefits clearly and helpfully. It’s always a pleasure to learn more about the treatments, and I’m excited to try some of them next time. A special thanks to the lovely Elouise, whose expert straightening left my hair with an enviable shiny finish. I left the salon feeling pampered, informed, and incredibly confident—a truly uplifting experience that I can’t wait to repeat!

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Delighted as Always

Lisa Gray
5th Apr 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Love my hair cut. Jack does an amazing job with my colour. Thank you so much!

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Epic

Jess Cole
3rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Absolutely in love, it was such a journey and I loved every minute of it!

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Great experience

Vicki Rooke
1st Apr 2025
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Our first time at Headkandy. We had a lovely warm welcome, with an offer of tea and coffee as soon as we arrived. Kate looked after us very well. The colour of my hair is lovely and has brightened me up. I may have a few more put in next time now I know I have a stylist I can trust.

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Cut Above

Gary Purnell
31st Mar 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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It was my first visit to the salon and Iam very pleased with the whole experience.Psrticuarly nice relaxed atmosphere and high quality cut.

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Haircut layers

Harris Khan
29th Mar 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Not entirely sure if it was Jack or Ryan, but the haircut I got was really really good, the service was 11/10 I felt comfortable, reassured, the conversation was flowing and said hairdresser took his time I'm so glad :))), I was offered the best service, the hair from start to finish is night and day I'm really happy with my hair, and over the moon with how it'll grow out and the curls look healthier than ever, thank you so much I was nervous at first but wow I'm so so happy with the end product, the layers are perfect and the price is great, if I ever need to trim the top again I'm coming back!

Thank you!

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Excellent

Harriett Grant
28th Mar 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Perfect, friendly as always and happy with my new haircut :)

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A great salon experience

Karen Washburn
27th Mar 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Once again leaving very happy, love the colour. A great feeling in this salon from the moment you walk in.

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Judy Setter
25th Mar 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Growing out hair to a longer style. Ryan listened and planned the cut to help the later restyle.

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Brilliant

Julie Wilkes
24th Mar 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Jack is so talented and always a smile on his face, always come out very happy with my hair colours and cut x

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Don’t know

Chloe Ramlugon
23rd Mar 2025
2.0

Unsure on stylist’s name but I didn’t get the result I wanted, felt like I wasn’t informed properly about what was happening, my hair turned pink and they didn’t even bother correcting the colour or making my hair anywhere near what I wanted. Paid £188 for something I’m not happy with. Felt a bit singled out if I’m honest. Won’t be going again. But to be brutally honest, I feel like I should get a part refund because I had to fix my own hair by cutting my own split ends and trying to fix the shade.

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Happy bunny!

Suzannah Jones
15th Mar 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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Lauren and Jack were as lovely and professional, as usual.
Friendly and relaxed atmosphere, as usual. Fab colour and hair cut, as usual!

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Years younger!

Pam Martin
13th Mar 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Great experience. Came away feeling very happy.

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Great service as usual

Dave Ellis
7th Mar 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Always a great experience and a nice atmosphere having my haircut and a chat with Jack.

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Dave! Thank you for your lovely review. We're so glad to hear that you always have a great experience at our salon and that you enjoy chatting with Jack. We strive to provide not only excellent haircuts but also a relaxed and friendly atmosphere.
We'll make sure to pass along your kind words to Jack and the team. See you at your next appointment!
Best, The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Perfect

Sharon Bryan
7th Mar 2025
Team Member: Jack
4.0
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So nice to have a good chat chat while having you're hair done. Jack is so friendly 🥰

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Sharon,
Thank you for your positive review! We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience at our salon. We pride ourselves on creating a friendly and welcoming atmosphere for our clients. We will be sure to pass along your kind words to Jack, he will be thrilled to hear that he made your visit even better. We hope to see you again soon and have another good chat while you get pampered.
Warm regards from the team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing.

Excellent service as always

Jen Mcgarry
27th Feb 2025
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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You just cannot fault this wonderful salon. From the moment you step in you feel part of a family. So friendly and they go out their way to make you feel special. Jack is wonderful and his colouring skills are top notch. The same applies to all the stylists/colourist. I thoroughly enjoy my appointments and always feel like a new person when I leave. I highly recommend this salon and wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Jen,
Thank you so much for leaving such a kind review. We're thrilled to hear that you feel like a part of our family when you visit us at HEADKANDY Hairdressing. Our team strives to provide a warm and friendly atmosphere for all of our clients, and Jack especially is always dedicated to delivering top-notch color services.
We're glad to know that you leave feeling like a new person every time and we truly appreciate your recommendation. Thank you for choosing us and we can't wait to see you again soon!
Best,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Fab People Fab Hair

JF
23rd Feb 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0

Excellent advice on which style would suit my hair type and it looked fabulous, thank you

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Dear JF,

Thank you for your kind words and for taking the time to review your experience at our salon. We are thrilled to hear that our team was able to provide you with excellent advice on finding a style that suits your hair type. Nothing makes us happier than seeing our clients leave feeling fabulous and confident.

We appreciate your trust in us and we hope to continue providing you with quality service and amazing hairstyles. Thank you for choosing us and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Great job

Anonymous
22nd Feb 2025
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

I recently visited HEADKANDY Hairdressing and I must say, I was blown away by my experience. The staff were all so friendly and professional and my stylist did an amazing job on my hair. I left the salon feeling confident and satisfied with my new haircut. I will definitely be recommending this salon to my friends and family. Thank you HEADKANDY Hairdressing for such a great service!

Dear valued reviewer,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review about your recent visit to our salon. We are delighted to hear that you had a great experience with us and that you were pleased with your haircut. Our team takes pride in providing excellent customer service, and we appreciate you acknowledging their professionalism and friendliness.

We are also grateful for your recommendation to your friends and family. Word of mouth is the best form of advertisement, and we are humbled by your kind gesture.

We look forward to seeing you again at HEADKANDY Hairdressing for your next hair transformation.

Warm regards,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Excellent

Linda Sutherland
21st Feb 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Always a pleasure, excellent service. Nice friendly staff. Come out of the salon feeling a million dollars

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Linda,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience at our salon. Our team works hard to provide excellent service and make our clients feel amazing when they leave.

We are glad that our staff's friendly and welcoming atmosphere made your visit even more enjoyable. We always strive to create a comfortable and relaxing environment for our clients.

Once again, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We truly appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon.

Warm regards,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Revived

Lynda Matthews
19th Feb 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0
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Love coming to Headkandy. Always feel pleased with Ryans hair cutting abilities. Highly recommended

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Lynda,

Thank you so much for your kind review! We're thrilled to hear that you love coming to our salon and that Ryan's hair cutting abilities never disappoint. We take pride in providing high-quality services to our clients so it's wonderful to know that you've had a positive experience with us.

Thank you for recommending us to others, it truly means a lot. We look forward to welcoming you back to our salon soon.

Best regards,

The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Always brilliant service

Joanne Daley
15th Feb 2025
Team Member: Lauren
5.0
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My much needed return to top my colour up, Lauren was very helpful in advising. Lovely finish to the colour.

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Dear Joanne,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so glad to hear that you had a great experience at our salon and that Lauren took good care of you. We pride ourselves on providing helpful and knowledgeable advice, and we are happy that you appreciated it. It's also wonderful to know that you were pleased with the end result of your color. We hope to see you again soon for your next touch-up!

Best,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Sisters hair cut

Lorrae Walden
6th Feb 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0

Ryan always listens to how my sister wants her hair cut and styled. Very friendly and welcoming salon.

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Lorrae,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience at our salon. We're happy to hear that Ryan was able to create the perfect haircut and style for your sister. Our team prides ourselves on our friendly and welcoming atmosphere, so it's great to know that you felt comfortable during your visit.

We appreciate your feedback and we hope to see you and your sister back at our salon soon!

Sincerely,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Loving my hair

Rose Norman
31st Jan 2025
Team Member: Ryan
5.0

Love my hair , as always really enjoyed my visit

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Rose,

Thank you so much for leaving this lovely review for us! We are so happy to hear that you love your hair and that you enjoyed your visit with us. Our team always strives to provide top-notch service and it means a lot to know that we succeeded for you.

We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Warmly,
The Team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing

So in love!

Jess Cole
30th Jan 2025
Team Member: Katie
5.0
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Katie is literally the best, the team are so warm and welcoming and I love every time I come to the salon! Katie, thank you so much!

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Response from HEADKANDY Hairdressing

Hi Jess Cole,

Thank you so much for your kind words and lovely review! We are so happy to hear that you always feel welcomed and comfortable at our salon.
Katie and the rest of our team work hard to create a warm and friendly environment, so we are thrilled to know that you appreciate it.
Thank you for choosing us as your go-to salon and we can't wait to see you again soon!

Best,
The team at HEADKANDY Hairdressing