Nicky Oliver Hairdressing

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  Christie Louise

  ·1 month ago

  “I was feeling in need of some TLC and booked a last minute wash and style, Carmen was amazing, it was just what I needed and I even got a lovely head massage whilst getting my hair washed. I left feeling fresh and she styled my curly hair to perfection. Will definitely do that again!”

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  Priya Sahota

  ·1 month ago

  “Absolutely loved my hair - after the summer it was feeling super dry, dull and hard maintenance. Following a consultation Carmen helped create the perfect toner mix of ashy and brunette and recommending a perfect treatment to bring shine back into my hair. Leaving me feeling confident with my hair again”

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  ·2 months ago

  “The experience I had at Nicky Oliver was genuinely shocking. I booked with a senior stylist, Laurel, because I’d had bad experiences with curly hair in the past and, on my birthday, I wanted someone I could trust. I was happy to pay £100 for that confidence. My hair was washed and far too much product was applied. I trusted Laurel’s judgement rather than questioning her, but by the end my hair looked extremely greasy, separating into oily strands as though it hadn’t been washed. When I politely mentioned it and asked what style might work best, Laurel immediately became hostile, saying, “Well what do you expect me to do about that then, re-wash it?” before throwing her hands up, saying, “I can’t do this,” and walking out mid-appointment. The manager, Fabienne, handled the situation just as poorly. Rather than addressing Laurel’s behaviour, she repeatedly asked me what I wanted her to do. Laurel then shouted across the salon that the greasy result was my fault for not speaking up sooner. As the paying client, I don’t think it’s my responsibility to guide a senior stylist through their own profession. At that point I no longer felt comfortable letting Laurel continue and didn’t have any other choice but to leave. I was then shouted at to “GET OUT THEN.” I’d already lost my £45 deposit, which was still far too much for the experience I received. To make matters worse, the top of my scalp was sore afterwards from the hairdryer being held in one place for too long. The greasy hair could easily have been fixed. The real issue was the completely unprofessional response: a senior stylist storming off, shouting at a client, and a manager who seemed unable or unwilling to manage the situation. After reading other reviews and discovering Laurel and the manager are sisters, the lack of accountability made much more sense. Based on the way you’ve responded to other reviewers, I fully expect you’ll try to dismiss this review as a lie, just as you have with others. It isn’t. This happened, and judging by the number of similar reviews, I’m clearly not the only person who’s been treated this way. I wouldn’t return if someone paid me. I also want to add that this experience was obviously from when Laurel was working in the salon. I’ve seen your replies to other reviews who have had bad experiences with Laurel and you claim they’re lying as she’s now been off sick for a while, it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to understand that theyre reviewing their experience from prior to this? 🤣 I’m not sure why you think complete strangers would waste their time making up stories about your salon, or finding the specific names of your stylists for fun to then write a lie about. 🤣 I’ve seen your replies to other negative reviews where you repeatedly try to insinuate they’re lying, again it’s flattering yourselves to think that someone would spend their time writing ‘lies’. There are also often images attached which speak for themselves anyway, so your claims of there being ‘inaccuracies’ in their review is just totally irrelevant. Even if they hadn’t written any words, the images alone say it all. Instead of embarrassing yourselves by calling customers liars, perhaps take some accountability for the consistent complaints being raised.”

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  sivaranjani nadarajan

  ·2 months ago

  “I had my hair styled by Scarlett two weeks ago, and I’m absolutely delighted with the result! She did an excellent job and really understood the style I wanted. Even after two weeks, I’m still very happy with how it looks. Scarlett was lovely, professional, and paid great attention to detail. I’m genuinely very happy and satisfied with her work. Highly recommended! ❤️✨”

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  Marwah Zaki

  ·2 months ago

  “This has been my go-to hairdresser whilst in Manchester for around 5 years. The hair stylists are professional whilst creating a comfortable environment which makes you feel at home. My most recent haircut was with stylist Scarlett who took time to listen to my recent hair thinning and texture issues. She provided me with helpful advice as well as safety netting. She also tailored my scalp treatment and haircut to help alleviate my concerns which instantly improved my confidence when stepping out.”

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  L A

  ·3 months ago

  “Hijab Friendly! This was my first time experiencing a hijab-friendly hair salon and i was really happy - I will definitely be back! Thank you to Reem - one of the senior hair stylists - who did a fantastic job on my hair and was very accommodating. She took me to a private area and cut my hair exactly how I wanted! I had a wash, trim, curtain bangs and bouncy blowdry. All hijabis reading - get yourself booked with Reem! Loved her شكراً كتير يا ريم حبيبتي”

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  E T Hughes

  ·4 months ago

  “I cannot thank Nicky Oliver enough for his expertise, compassion and kindness in styling and sourcing the most perfect wig for me. I am going through chemotherapy and the trauma of losing my hair. Nicky made it so much easier to deal with this. The wig is top quality and really beautiful. I recommend him very highly. Thank you!”

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  Francesca Austen-Leigh

  ·4 months ago

  “It was my first visit here and I’m really happy I went. I was really pleased with my hair it came out exactly how I wanted, and you can tell they’re very skilled and take real care with their work. The customer service was also so friendly and welcoming. From the moment I arrived, I felt comfortable and looked after. They listened properly and made sure I was happy throughout the appointment. My boyfriend and his cousins also go here and feel the same way, which says a lot. Overall, a really positive experience and I’d definitely go back again”

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  A Ahmed

  ·4 months ago

  “My stylist Hevine was amazing today! She gave me great advice on the hairstyle that would best suit my face shape, and I absolutely love the result. I feel so much more confident with my hair now :)”

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  Charlene Mairs

  ·6 months ago

  “I’ve been going to this hairdressers for a while now, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair! Every visit is a great experience from start to finish, the team is always friendly and welcoming. They always do an amazing job, I always leave feeling happy 😊”