Peter Mark

I had been looking for a new hair salon, after the one I’d been going to closed. I’d tried a few other places in town, and to be honest was not that impressed with the cut and/​or service. I tried this place after getting a recommendation from a friend to go see Barry. When I called to book in, the staff were very friendly and informative. Unfortunately, the day of my appointment Barry was sick; however, the staff called first thing that morning to offer an appointment with another stylist at the same time, or to rebook with Barry. I chose to stick with Barry and came in the following week.
When I arrived, I was promptly greeted, my coat was taken, and I sat down on the couch. I was a little early so I was happy to wait. Within a couple minutes Barry came over, introduced himself to me and took me back to his chair. I explained the cut I wanted, and he gave me some advice as to what he thought would work well. I’m always happy with stylists when they do this, because to be honest I don’t always know what I want to do with my hair or what will look good.
Once the plan was set, he took me over and washed my hair. My god… I wish he could come over and wash my hair all the time; the scalp massage I got at the same time was AMAZING. Once the hair was squeaky clean, we went back to the chair and got down to business. I know some people like or dislike when their hair stylist chats to you. I personally love it, and you could tell he was feeling me out as to if I felt like talking or not. We had some great conversations, but not so much so that he was distracted from what he was doing.
At the end, he asked how I’d like it blow-​dried and did a fantastic job. My hair looks great, and is full of bounce. Unfortunately, storm henry kind of messed up my ‘do as I went out the door, but that doesn’t matter because now I love my hair all over again! Will definitely be back!

Love my new hair cut, it was a completely new look and i am constantly being complimented for how great it looks… Would love to say it was all me but i have a vague idea of what it would actually look like had i have attempted it hehe. I felt like it was finished in no time but that doesn’t mean no frills. During the shampoo i got to experience the ueber cool massage chairs, perhaps not for everyone but since it was my first time sitting in one i was super impressed followed by complimentary tea/​coffee and a nice little natter while the locks were transformed

Although I only stopped in for a consolation and allergy test, the staff was super friendly and helpful. They took me back right away and the stylist that I had a consultation with was extremely engaging and seemed to connect with me and understand what I wanted. She explained the process that I’d need to go through to get my hair to the desired colour, and the style that I wanted with the cut. She even gave me the cost upfront so I wouldn’t be left with any surprises when I go to check out the day of my hair appointment. I have my appointment set up so I’ll report back with the rest of my findings!

Occasionally, they send the Peter Mark juniors out onto Grafton Street to get passers-​by to let them practice on their heads. Everyone thinks they are chuggers (charity muggers), so it can take some time before they get a willing volunteer. I know one such soldier and she came out looking lovely, no pink barnet or crooked fringe at all.
I personally have been in and paid full whack, and it is a fine experience, reasonably priced and you just really go in, tell them what you want to do and they do it.

I will qualify my bad review of this Peter Mark by saying I have not been there in a long long time and they could have improved. The last time I was at this Peter Mark was also the day I gave up on highlights. I was downstairs for two hours in what seemed to be an empty salon with papers considerately placed over my face and nothing to do but wait and hope none of the chemicals got in my eyes.
After some time someone noticed me. it appeared the girl who put my highlights in went home without telling anyone I was there. Another hour was spent with someone else trying to remove the now too dryed out papers from my hair and it hurt like hell. I could see they were all trying to remain calm and hoping I wouldn’t throw a strop. I didn’t complain and I should have, but they should have pre-​empted me anyway and not charged me. Anyway they charged me full price for those 3 torturous hours of my life I’m not going to get back… I never got highlights again and I never went back to this Peter Mark!