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Sicilian Avenue, WC1A 2QH Full details & map

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Posted: Dec 22 2010 4 Users say 4/5 Rate it

Brooks and Brooks is a multi-award-winning salon in Bloomsbury (three times London Hairdresser of the Year, for starters). It's good value in general (with cuts from £35), but on Mondays and Tuesdays you can get a restyle completely free. Cuts are by trainees, but fully supervised by the best in the business.

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Brooks and Brooks

Sicilian Avenue WC1A 2QH

Transport Holborn tube

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020 7405 8111

Brooks and Brooks website
http://www.brooksandbrooks.co.uk

Open 9am-7pm Mon, Tue; 9am-7.30pm Wed; 9am-8.30pm Thur; 9am-8pm Fri; 9.30am-6pm Sat; 11am-5pm Sun

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Comments & ratings 4/5 (Average of 4 ratings)

By Charlene lopes - Mar 10 2012
2/5

After doing loads of research online RE brazillian blow dry and the best salons to go with, it was between this one and 3 others.

Before I start let me say that I am mixed race and have naturally curly hair. When I had called the very friendly receptionist advised because its my first time at the salon, I must come for a consulation. This I really appreciated because I needed to be sure that they could deal with my hair.

The following day arrived and was greeted, quickly introduced to Valerie and offered me a coffee.

The treatment was amazing! And Valerie explained every process and procedure while we had some great convo...

The problem for me came when I was to have my hair styled. As an experienced salon, winning countless awards, you would think they would know how to deal with all times of hair. The stylist Emma, seemed completely uncomfortable with my texture and didn't know the first thing about how to deal with my hair. At one point I had to take over....

Although I left with a good treatment, I did not get that salon finish/look when I walked out. Considering the price I paid, I now have to go home and straighten and style my hair myself.


This was a real let down as I had high hopes for this place. Would not be going back.

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By Gosiakraj - Nov 10 2011

I really love the atmosphere and people working there-always friendly staff and helpful receptionists. They are very professional and always advise me if I really don't know what I want. Highly recommended.

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By Geri Greene - Nov 9 2011
5/5

I am really fussy about my hair but have no problem putting it in the hands of Sophia at Brooks + Brooks. I love the atmosphere in the salon it’s always buzzing and located in Sicilian Avenue it’s a perfect central London location.

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By charleywadeson - Nov 7 2011
5/5

Love this salon - Russell is my usual stylist and he is a no fuss great cutter - perfect - would definitely recommend

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By Northern Lass - Nov 7 2011

This is my regular salon, I love the guys here. Always had a great colour and cut complete with a friendly service. Salon is clean, modern and the staff are all lovely. Highly recommended.

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By Robin - Sep 25 2011
2/5

Had a good haircut with Fern, she asked me what kind of look I preferred, did a nice blow dry/finish. She didn't seem too friendly/a bit of attitude but I boiled it down to personal style. But I did sort of feel like I was the one doing all the smiling and trying to make the appointment pleasant. For 45 pounds I'd like some kind and friendly service as well. Also went in for the complimentary fringe trim most salons offer, she was very brisk, sort of butchered the fringe making it choppy and uneven. When she finished, just walked off, no eye contact, smile or anything. I do think it is an excellent salon but if I go back, I'd go with a different stylist.

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By melissac567@hotmail.co.uk - Apr 1 2011

i love this place!
valerie cuts my hair here and is fantastic, really attentive and listened in my consultation and advised me what would best suit my hair and face shape.
salon was not pretentious at all for somewhere that has won loads of awards and who's stylists do fashion week.
and i got a penguin with my latte :)
cant reccommend it enough!

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