Aviary Lane

I moved to Dublin last August and mourned the loss of my stylist in New York for probably too long. By the New Year, I was in desperate need of a haircut.
My haircut here was so good, I made a Unilocal account just to leave a five-​star review. Hillary is a wizard. I wear a full fringe, which can go very wrong very quickly. But Hillary really listened to what I wanted, was very patient when I had no idea what I was talking about, and gave great advice. I ended up with the best hair, not to mention the best fringe, of my life.
Furthermore, the staff are really lovely and helpful and the atmosphere of the place is great. It’s like a toned-​down Anthropologie catalog in there, which I mean in the best way.
Anyway, I am so happy to have found this place and cannot recommend it highly enough.

Lovely Salon
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Heard great things and now it was time to try it out for myself; as a person with short hair my heart bleeds overtime I need a trim, particularly as I’m on a mission now to grown out my short cut, nearing my shoulders now I was reluctant to let anyone with a scissors near it. Stylist was Laura, immediately she could relate with me as she also done the short pixie once upon a time too… She worked with the length and gave me great tips and tricks to work the hair until it gets to a manage length. I had an angled cut so one side is shorter than the other and whilst it would have been easier for her to chop all my hair up to that, she didn’t. She nicely pressed me as to whether I’m definitely on the grow it long as it would mean probably me still not 100% happy with the shape on this cut but by another ²⁄₃ months I’d have more growth, and in fact let’s build a 6 month plan for growing this down.
Seriously, I’ve never had attention to it like that. I’m looking forward to working with Laura to grow down my hair… I know I’m in great hands here!

I came back here last week for a hair cut after having a great experience the first time around with Matthew. While booking, I asked for Matthew to be my stylist again but the girl on the phone said he had left. She of course wouldn’t tell me where he had gone. I figured out later that he moved just a few metres down the street to Alan Keville. You can basically find out anything on Twitter. The girl on the phone said she would put me down with Hillary instead.
Once I got there I was told politely that Hillary would probably not be doing my hair because she wasn’t feeling too well and that I would instead be with Laura.
Once Laura sat me down she thought I was getting a colour even though I was there for a cut. So it was just a bit disorganised. Then Laura told me it was her first day at Aviary Lane but reassured me she had loads of experience.
Laura was really lovely and great to chat to. She made me feel really comfortable. I showed her a few pictures of what I was looking for which she glanced at briefly. In the end she did a good job, and my hair looks great, but it wasn’t much like the style I was looking for. I came back here because Matthew had done such a good job at keeping my hair looking natural and I was a little disappointed not to get the same thing. I guess I was spoilt the first time.
Laura was so nice and I would definitely go back to her for a different cut. But I just felt like things were a little disorganised. I do love this place though. I the individual styling rooms and the cup of tea and buiscuit are a nice touch.

Just visited Aviary Lane for the first time! Nicky was my stylist and she was fabulous! Really friendly, and turned a blowdry in to a beautifully simple and elegant style! Will definitely be back sooner rather than later!

Got a fabulous cut here from Hillary– it would be my go-​to-​place if I still lived in Dublin.

I love getting my hair and lashes done here so much that I was hesitant to write a review because I want to keep it to myself. The lashes by Hyde are better than any of the other lash locations in town and I know because I have tried them all. The lashes I got here stay on twice as long as those put on by blink and wink or the lashes I got at Christopher lash couture and are more comfortable.
I’ve gotten blow dries a few times and it’s a great experience. They give free lattes or even wine at night if you’d prefer and the salon is clean and comfortable. Everyone at aviary is lovely and nice. I can’t recommend it enough.

Really really rate this salon. Finding a good hairdresser you get on with is harder than finding an honest polititian. But I may have struck the nail on the head here.
A few points that make this salon what it is;
— The staff. Super friendly, really easy to get on with, and professional.
— The skills. Hillary did my hair and took a lot of time and energy to sit down with me beforehand to understand exactly what I wanted, and really did a wonderful job when I came back for the colour /​chop we discussed
— The atmosphere. You can tell that the people working here really enjoy it — there’s a good atmosphere which is easily picked up on, and important to feel when you’re hanging round for a few hours
— The location. Right in the centre of town, duh!
— The price — really competitive pricing for the location and skill level of stylists. They don’t try to push product on you either which is even better
All in all, I’ll definitely be back!

I’ve been here a couple of times, the first to Elaine for an emergency colour after a really bad dye job elsewhere. She was so nice and really managed to get my hair back to something more presentable.
I also went in earlier this week to get my hair done for a wedding. I was booked in with Matthew for a blowdry but he ended up suggesting setting instead. The end result was pretty much exactly like the picture I’d shown him. He was so sweet and there was none of the awkward hairdresser chats had in many other places I’ve been.
I’m going back next week before another wedding and looking forward to seeing the results. Defo recommend.

My first time at Aviary Lane. I walk past this salon a lot, and actually wasn’t aware it was there. After trying out the last salon a few times, it wasn’t my cuppa tea. I was so surprised on how easy and quick it was to book an appointment. I turned up just in time and was pleasantly greeted. I normally decline on the offer of tea but I was frozen from the fresh winter winds we are having at the moment and needed something hot to warm up.
I was told that it will be ready after I have my hair washed. I was led upstairs, and met Ralph, my stylist. The décor as I looked around was stylish but no brash, it was very pleasant and so was the music. It made the environment very relaxing.
Ralph guided me to the basins to wash my hair after a brief but pretty much on the dot with how to cut my hair. I’m pretty easy going but I’m also pretty adventurous and most people are terrified to do anything crazy as I have a pretty round face. The experience overall was fantastic, at least this time when I got my hair tested to see if I can get some cool colours in my hair next time, my stylist did come back and did a consultation with me, and showed me some wonderful colours I’ve never seen. Ralph is a colourist as well.
Oh, I forgot to mention, there was tea when I got back from having my hair washed, not just a cup, saucer and teaspoon, it was on a tray alongside an asian teapot, ornate jug of milk and sugar bowl… and wait for it… two choccie mini cupcakes (which I didn’t eat). But wow! Customer satisfaction to the max. And I got a follow-​up text. It’s all the small things that catches my eye. It’s a wonderful looking and understated yet stylish salon with friendly staff.
I definitely will recommend this salon. Can’t wait for my next visit.

Great blowdry in a luxurious city centre salon! Staff are all so friendly and welcoming! Really left feeling pampered and glamourous. Highly recommend a visit!

Nothing to fault! Not only did I get unlimited cups of delicious tea, apple cakes and current glossies to read I got a fab haircut and blowdry from Matthew and a brilliant colour from Pamela (I’ve also had an equally amazing colour done by Elaine previously). The salon is an oasis of calm, something I’ve never dreamt of saying about a hair salon before, great décor and did i mention the tea? Best salon in Dublin.

This salon is fab the stylist did an extremely great job in my hair … i couldn’t have been happier with it !!! The staff are Deadly too and the salon itself is lovely ! I definitely recommend it !

I am writing this on behalf as my mam who gets her hair done here. The salon is great modern relaxed atmosphere, clean with lovely tea and cake offered. All staff are friendly but the quality of the stylist is amazing, having getting hair done previously elsewhere her hair hasn’t looked better, well well recommended !