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It's Something Hells

Kingly Court, 49 Carnaby Street, W1F 9PY Full details & map

Independent shop

Posted: Dec 7 2010 2 Users say 3/5 Rate it

Miss Betty and Mr Ducktail are London's self-proclaimed 'rock 'n' roll motherkutters' - rockabilly hair experts who'll coiffeur you back to the '50s. Their small salon in Kingly Court offers a full menu of services for women - particularly colour treatments and brilliant, gravity-defying up-dos - but there's just one coveted chair for men, where Mr Ducktail whips up pompadour quiffs with clippers, scissors and a switchblade. Lured from their native Toulouse by London's tough-as-nails rockabilly scene, the pair have dressed It's Something Hell's with vintage memorabilia and leopard-print furniture, including collectors T-shirts, cola-scented own-brand hair products and stacks of well-thumbed tattoo mags. With a 'first come, first served' policy for men, it's best to try your luck during the week - bad boys have been known to queue for hours on a Saturday morning to get clipped before a night of drag racing and dancing, no doubt. From £15.

Tags: Something different, Central, Oxford Street, Health & beauty : Hairdressers, Independent shop

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It's Something Hells

Kingly Court, 49 Carnaby Street W1F 9PY

Transport Oxford Circus tube

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Open 11am-7pm Mon-Sat

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Comments & ratings 3/5 (Average of 2 ratings)

By Paul Lusty - Feb 11 2012

5/5

I only have one maybe one complaint. That one complaint being that you can not book a time slot, so its a bit hit or miss depending on the time you go. To be honest it isn't even that bad of a complaint as it makes it easily accessible for everyone and they are never fully booked, it may take a larger chunk out of your day waiting to be served but the results are well worth it. It's a very nice place and and very atmospheric with the music, movie posters and the staff dressed very 50's like. The staff there are very friendly and helpful. They have a variety of shampoos, conditioners and waxes, gels, and even t-shirts (for those of you who are particular fans of the place) for you to buy and offer advise on how to maintain your new hair cut. Very please with the service and will be going back there again.
Converted hippie ;)

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By James R - Dec 30 2011

1/5

I've had my hair cut there before but I'm never going back again.

I've just got back from a 3 hours round trip to his shop and was turned away because he was 'too busy'.
This would be fine except I HAD actually called before coming because I know he is busy.

They do not work on appointment so you have to take your chances- you could be waiting for 2-3 hours for a haircut and don't be surprised if you are turned away with no apology or way of fixing the situation, you just have to turn up earlier the next day and hope for the best.

I find this way of working to be pretty disrespectful to clients.
Pimps and Pinups are much better at organisation and do very good cuts as well.
Or Murrays in Kingston.