Base Cuts

Just had my hair cut by Ray at Base Cuts and it is one of the best haircuts I’ve had in ages. I’ve has a few rubbish ones at respectable places over the last year, and it was a relief to find someone actually adept at their job.
Ray was really thorough and cared about what I had to say. He’s very confident with his cutting (which scared me a little at first as it was very decisive, and it seemed a lot of hair was falling to the floor!) but in retrospect this is due to confidence in what he’s doing and I would definitely go back to him for another haircut. And, amazingly, my hair was not shorter than I wanted– he just really tidied it and lifted the weight. Really good job.
The place itself could have done with being a bit tidier, and a good sweep wouldn’t go amiss but as long as I leave with a good haircut I don’t care about stuff like that.

Update: I showed the manger my broken nail today and she gave me a full refund and a promise for a repeat treatment in the future. Extremely kindly and professionally dealt with. So I’m glad to say that it was only one bad experience in the midst of several excellent ones.

Put it his wayi would not go back and certainly would tell others no to go here. I agree with the other comments that the staff are very rude and immature. Firstly when i went in to book a manicure the girl told me to ‘drop in at any time’ in the week, no need to book. When i did drop in the next day, I was told they were busy although there was NO ONE in there. I booked an appointment for the following day and when I arrived early, I was rudely told to wait because the two girls working there, were giving another member of staff a pedicure. They then all sat chatting and giggling while I waited.
The shellac was poor quality and poorly done, I had to keep telling the girl to correct it in places and the final result was not good at all.
Whilst I was there another customer came in for a eyebrow wax and was told they had no appointments although the two girls working there were still just doing each others pedicures (and chatting about going out that weekend!). The same girl who told me just to drop in, told this poor customer the same. Luckily the customer said ‘you told me to drop in anytime yesterday and now your saying you cant do it!!’.
I feel sorry for the owner of this place because the girls working here are unhelpful, rude and turning business away. I will not be going back.

Pampered I don’t think so, I won’t be going back either. The staff humiliated me!!!
First time I went for a bikini wax before going on holiday and ended up having to shave more off because she didn’t take it inside my bikini line which is the whole point isn’t it?!
Second time I went for upper lip threading and when I came up to pay, the girls on the till were laughing at me because I had a red patch on my face. OK so I did look a bit hilarious and I probably would have found it hard not to laugh at me too, but come on girls show a bit of professionalism you do work there!
Also I agree with other comments, the treatment rooms need refurbishing.
Oh well, you have lost a customer and I’ll be going back to Aveda where I’ll be paying a bit more, but evidently you get what you pay for!

The staff was very polite and nice but the overall experience was very disappointing. I went to Pampered for a bikini wax. Treatment room looked horrible no disposable underwear, no gloves used. I wouldn’t recommend it.

Disappointing to say the least!
I had high expectations for service given the name but I was less than pampered when I went in for a pedicure. It’s too bad because my feet came out looking and feeling lovely but the service left a lot to be desired. I was surprised they didn’t have a proper pedicure chair that keeps your feet propped up. Instead, I had to keep holding up and feet and legs while I was being worked on. It was not very relaxing. And I was the last appointment of the day and even before my nails were dry, the staff turned off the music, started sweeping up around me and locking up. I felt less than welcome at that point. I wouldn’t have taken the appointment if I knew I was going to be rushed out the door. What a waste. They knew my nails would be ruined if they weren’t dry enough. And to make matters worse, they wouldn’t accept my credit card even though they have a sign outside that says all cards are accepted. Luckily, I had just enough cash with me. The owner didn’t even bother to say good-​bye as I walked by her to the door. All I can say is that I won’t be going back.

I usually visit the basecuts salon in Soho, this time I wanted to have my nails done at the same time and they dont do beauty in Soho. Was recommended to see Charlotte at Islington salon for my colour and haircut, I am very fuusy about my hi– lights, most hairdressers just dont listen to what you want but I must say Charlotte really understood what I wanted and the colour was perfect, my hair is long and she gave me some great tips on how to look after my hair at home she really spent time with me. thank you Charlotte. Nails were great and fast service also had my eyebrows threaded for the first time painless, no, probably as it was my first time but over quickly.
The prices at basecuts are unbelievably reasonable compared to salons of the same standard so saving and not compromising on quality is always my motto. Highly recommende.

Had some highlights and a blowdry last weekend. Love my new hair! All the staff were really friendly and the prices are very reasonable for the area. I’ll definately be back!