Style AND Substance!

The first thing that sets Freddy Antabi's salon apart from the other 'top' salons in Edinburgh (of which I had visited many before I found this one!) is the friendliness of the staff. There are no celebrity wannabes checking out what you're wearing in this salon. You are met with open smiles by staff that excel in customer service and know their job inside and out. It is evident that Freddy hand picks only the very best to work with him, and also that he puts the time and energy into his staff to be the best they can be. The result is a very positive vibe, happy staff and most importantly happy customers. I had tried many expensive salons in Edinburgh prior to finding Freddy and the result was always the same, I'd leave out of pocket with an identikit haircut to those of most of the hairdressers working there! Awful! I can genuinely say that each and every time I have left Freddy Antabi's salon, I have had the cut and colour I have asked for, which is so refreshing. Freddy and his staff really listen to what the customer want, they don't fire out 'fashion cuts' unless that's what the customer asks for. Freddy's salon is very competitively priced compared to some Edinburgh salons; you get the added bonus of leaving with a style that makes you feel fabulous. You can't put a price on that! He looks after his customers, regularly offering fantastic discounts for high quality treatments. The salon offers only the best quality of products and services. Quality is something I have noticed that Freddy doesn't compromise on. For example, I'm sure he could get many customers through the door by offering extensions that are glued in but he only offers the type that are woven in, which are much better for the scalp and long term hair of the customer. The salon itself oozes style, glamour and sophistication yet it has been done in an understated way which makes you feel instantly calm and relaxed as soon as you walk through the door. There is no pretention at all. I feel happy bringing my 4 year old daughter to the salon and recently brought a friend who had her 2 year old nephew with her, the staff brought him crayons and a colouring book and we were not made to feel as though he was in the way at any time which was really nice. I think the fact that I no longer live in Edinburgh and regularly travel over 100 miles to have my hair done by Freddy is testament in itself as to what a fantastic salon this is.

Joelle McKinlay - 16/02/2011 | report this review