The Head Gardener

58 Church St, Inverness / Inbhir Nis, Inverness, IV11EJ

About us

THE HEAD GARDENER IS AN AWARD WINNING HAIR SALON BASED IN INVERNESS. SPECIALISING IN PROFESSIONAL HAIR STYLING, CUTTING AND COLOURING INCLUDING BALAYAGE AND OMBRE.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

Reviews

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Cut and Blow Dry

Phillipa Robertson
23rd May 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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After many disappointments at many other salons I now wouldn’t go anywhere else than to John at The Head Gardener. He’s great!

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thank you for your lovely feedback Phillipa. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Fab

Catriona
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Natasha
5.0

Natasha is a fantastic stylist and really happy with the results

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You leave feeling a star!

Carolyn Henderson
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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A great cut and colour today, I feel a million dollars and all set for my daughters wedding. What mire can you ask for.

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Blow dry

Maureen Macinnes
19th May 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Lovely young lady. Very welcoming and good job done

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thank you Maureen, hope you had the best day!!

Half highlights & cut

Melissa Davis
18th May 2023
Team Member: Rebecca
5.0
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Cameron did my highlights & was very friendly and welcoming. Rebecca cut my hair and she was very professional, friendly and made me feel relaxed. I am happy with my experience today.

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thanks Melissa. Great to get such positive feedback for our new talents

First Visit to Team HG with Nadine

Anne Marie Jack
17th May 2023
5.0
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So, first visit to The Head Gardener this morning. Lovely salon. Really great team atmosphere. Very welcoming. Thank you SO much Nadine. I've booked my next appointment . . .

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thank you for your lovely comments Anne-Marie. Nadine is the newest member to The HG family. We look forward to seeing you soon!

Cut and colour

Ffion Maguire
12th May 2023
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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I was nervous about going to the salon after some damage to my hair causing me to put off getting my hair cut for a while but the team at head gardener made me feel very welcome and I was really pleased with the results. Thank you to Natasha, Alison and Linzie, I really appreciate it.

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Many thanks and our pleasure ❤️ hope you have a wonderful time with your family ?

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Heather Chenoweth
12th May 2023
3.5
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Although the lady was friendly I felt she didn’t listen to what my sister needed, has a very thick head of hair that goes into her eyes a lot and a restyle suggestion would have been helpful. I did give her an indication to this but felt it wasn’t listened to. I think maybe a bit scared to take on a challenge. Was a pleasant atmosphere though and staff were very nice.

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Excellent as always

Karen Macdonald
11th May 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Amazing colour and lovely environment from whole team

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thanks Karen. have a great week and see you soon. xx

Haircut and colour

Anonymous
10th May 2023
5.0

Very pleased with the outcome

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Hair bleach, toner and shave

Paula Mundell
9th May 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Professional, efficient and increasingly talented stylist. Environment was positive, chilled and busy.

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Thank you Paula , always lovely seeing you.

Lovely salon and staff

Rebecca Constable
9th May 2023
Team Member: Rebecca
5.0
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Took my two children 5 and 3 for cuts today. Rebecca was absolutely brilliant with them (and with me, as I was decidedly frazzled when we arrived) . The boys both love their haircuts and I am so grateful to Rebecca for her patience and professionalism. The kids were immediately put at ease when we arrived and I so appreciated staff taking time to say hi to them. The salon has a lovely atmosphere and everyone went out of their way to be helpful and accommodating. Brilliant salon experience from first contact. I wouldn't hesitate to reccomend.

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thank you for your lovely feedback Rebecca , your children are a delight. We look forward to seeing you all again in the future.

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Linda Stuart
9th May 2023
Team Member: Natasha
4.5
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Very good

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Tiptop, bee bop, chop in the shop

Anda MacPhee
5th May 2023
Team Member: David
5.0

Another great vist at the premier salon in the Highlands and cut & style by the number 1 himself, Dave.

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?? your a beaut Andy ???

Perfect as always

Mrs Emma Mackenzie
3rd May 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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Brilliant haircut as always and the chats always good. Thanks to Cameron for the blow dry. He’s a lovely stylist in the making

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John

Anonymous
2nd May 2023
5.0

Usual top notch cut and styling from John. Always a tonic to receive the 5 star treatment from all staff at the Head Gardener.

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Thank you so much for your amazing comments... fab team.... so proud

Fabulous

Elizabeth Gray
2nd May 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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So lovely to visit today and have Linzie work her magic!!

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Many thanks Elizabeth. Linzi is a star!!

Perfect!

Derek Arnot
2nd May 2023
Team Member: David
5.0
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My first trip. Brilliant folks! David is very personable and highly professional. I have my next visit booked.

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Thanks Derek for your great feedback.

Best Salon in Scotland

Chris Wood (Tcp)
29th Apr 2023
Team Member: Emma-Jayne
5.0
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Emma-Jayne, is an expert when it comes to putting you at ease. Always welcoming, friendly and eager to help. Kind and. caring are not always words we associate with the hairdressing industry, but these qualities which Emma-Jayne has in abundance are among the many things which set the Head Gardiner apart and most hairdressers and salons would go well to emulate. Thank you Emma-Jayne for your great customer service, and expertise.

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Hi Chis. As ever heart warming to get your feedback, as positive and amazing as ever... Thank you!! x

Extremely happy with my little change

Catherine Macleod
28th Apr 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Rebecca coloured my hair today and I wanted a little change of a little light framing around my face, we chatted alot about doing it and the choices I had. I have known for a few months I wanted to do this but was nervous, but I'm extremely happy that we decided to go ahead with it and to just do a little and subtle lighting. It turned out lovely and really excited for next appointment to add in a few more. Thank you for making me feel so relaxed about doing this...love the change and to Linzie for styling it so beautifully.

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So delighted with the care and attention you received Catherine. It is always a bit daunting when we go for a change so I am glad you were made to feel relaxed at all times.

Great result

Dawn Munro
27th Apr 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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Good visit today, John did an excellent job colouring and cutting my hair. He listened to what I was hoping to achieve after growing my hair for some time, hoping to get a good shape back into my style. The result was great and was just what I was looking for, very pleased. So Thankyou John, always a pleasure.
Lovely friendly atmosphere in the salon too, always a warm welcome.

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Excellent

Anonymous
27th Apr 2023
Team Member: John
5.0

Thank you John for stepping in on Wednesday. Great haircut! Thank you so much!

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Colour and cut

Susie Eriksen
26th Apr 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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Really great experience, professional, kind and friendly. Lovely cut and meticulous colour application.

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Thank you for your lovely feedback Susie. See you again soon x

Highly recommended

Ms Barbara Scott
22nd Apr 2023
Team Member: Rebecca
5.0
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I had a fringe trim with Rebecca and a month ago I had a cut and style with John. I was very happy with both cuts. Both John and Rebecca listened to what I wanted and understood that I know what my hair will and will not do!

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Marie Morton
22nd Apr 2023
Team Member: Cameron
5.0
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I love Cameron doing my hair, soo good at washing hair, soo happy with my wash/blow dryer! Lovely manner! I will be returning MARIE xx

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Fantastic!!!

Valerie Forbes
19th Apr 2023
Team Member: Alison
5.0
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From the moment I entered the salon it was like catching up with my family.

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Excellent

Buddy Mackay
14th Apr 2023
Team Member: David
5.0
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Relaxing and very professional

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5 Stars

Joyce Macfarlane
14th Apr 2023
Team Member: Alison
5.0
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After a difficult day,Alison made me feel so much better from the minute I walked in, with her warm welcoming smile and banter.Alison worked her magic with my hair Leaving feeling so much better and relaxed.

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Aw no problem at all Joyce!! Lovely to see you and I’m sure Scott is happy I didn’t let down his tyres ???

Brilliant

Eilidh Macdonald
12th Apr 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Such a beautiful finish. Will be back again!

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Pat Porter
11th Apr 2023
Team Member: Alison
5.0
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Good service and very pleased.

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Anonymous
9th Apr 2023
5.0

Amazing salon amazing ambiance staff all smiling great experience and amazing stylist got my hair just how I wanted x

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?❤️?

Two wee boys

Anonymous
8th Apr 2023
5.0

As always Linzie did an amazing job on both of my little Boys. She is so patient and kind. The boys love her and walked out of the salon looking amazing and delighted with their hair Thank you so much ❤️

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Perfect 5*

Fiona C Fraser
1st Apr 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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As always, professionally done, an absolute delight to sit in the chair & be pampered!

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First class service

Anonymous
30th Mar 2023
5.0

Anther fantastic colour and cut with the delightful John
First class at what he does

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Fabulous as always

Robert Douglas
30th Mar 2023
Team Member: David
5.0
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Salon staff are super friendly and attentive. David is the best barber in the country.

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Friendly service

Wendy Stewart
30th Mar 2023
Team Member: Natasha
4.5
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Friendly and felt relaxed when i went in and especially getting my hair washed and head massage

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Very happy

Jacqui Clarke
26th Mar 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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John fits every part of you mission statement hanging on the wall! He is genuinely friendly and makes you feel comfortable and welcome. He is a great stylist and the best I’ve experienced with layering. Most of all he listens and advises wisely.

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback . We look forward to seeing you back in the salon soon.

Delighted

Julia Munro
26th Mar 2023
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Going through the transition of bleach to gray.. I don’t ever feel pressured into having my hair coloured which is great. Had a lovely cut yesterday. Natasha understands what I’m hoping to achieve and always delivers!

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Thank you for the lovely feedback Julia . Will be sure to pass this on to Natasha .

Fabulous Haircut

Viv Dykes
26th Mar 2023
Team Member: John
5.0
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Love my new haircut. John is incredibly talented and always does a great job. Super friendly salon, I love visiting.

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Response from The Head Gardener

Thank you for the lovely feedback Viv . Glad you enjoy your visits to The Head Gardener.

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Catherine Thompson
25th Mar 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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My stylist was lovely, chatty but not too much, explained everything she was doing, cut my hair just the way in the picture I showed her, I will definitely go back

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Fab cut

Carole Lines
25th Mar 2023
Team Member: Alison
5.0
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A lovely experience as usual

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First haircut HG

Darren Tree
25th Mar 2023
Team Member: David
5.0
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Very pleased with my hair style good chat and advice from David. Very friendly & professional service highly recommend.

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Excellent

Linda Simpson
25th Mar 2023
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Very pleased as always with my cut etc

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Wendy Clark
22nd Mar 2023
Team Member: Natasha
5.0
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Excellent service and ongoing good advice for my unruly hair!!

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Thank you for your lovely feedback Wendy. Always a pleasure having you in the salon . See you soon

Thank you ❤️

Julie
19th Mar 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Thank you Linzie, amazing as always, and John too! Always look after us so well ❤️

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Love HG

Audrey Jappy (Inkster)
18th Mar 2023
Team Member: Alison
5.0
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I just love the way Alison cuts my hair, so well and stylish .

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First visit to Head Gardener

Annette
17th Mar 2023
Team Member: John
5.0

Very pleased with the cut and finish. John listened to what I wanted and the result was perfect. Thank you John

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First visit to Head Gardener

Annette
17th Mar 2023
Team Member: John
5.0

Very pleased with the cut and finish. John listened to what I wanted and the result was perfect. Thank you John

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Uplifting Experience

Margaret Matheson
16th Mar 2023
Team Member: Alison
5.0
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Delighted with both my beautifully cut and styled hair and my in-salon experience. From start to finish time was taken to listen and meet my preferences.

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Colour, cut and finish

Frances Haragan
16th Mar 2023
Team Member: Linzie
5.0
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Linzie colours and cuts my hair beautifully. I needed a good trim as I had let it grow and she neatened me up very well!
Also had a wonderful head massage with shampooing. Sorry, don't know the young lady's name!
Staff attentive, offering drinks and checking on me several times.

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