Vidal Sassoon's Advanced Academy

Vidal sassoon are but the best cutters and colourists I had the most wonderful colour from Isley I think the lady was called she corrected my colour build up at ends by giving me all over natural and ash and golden three colours it took 5 hours in total waw such fine weave..Iv never had a better colour my mother said I agree! I will always come back for the fix of good cutting which I received in knightsbridge sassoon under supervision of the most amazing tutor of the year..the skill involved in changing a disconnected cut to a wonderful one and the ease of her cutting awesome never seen anything like it before..I will be back!

Vidal sassoon are but the best cutters and colourists I had the most wonderful colour from Isley I think the lady was called she corrected my colour build up at ends by giving me all over natural and ash and golden three colours..Iv never had a better colour my mother said I agree! I will always come back for the fix of good cutting which I received in knightsbridge sassoon under supervision of the most amazing tutor of the year..the skill involved in changing a disconnected cut to a wonderful one and the ease of her cutting awesome never seen anything like it before..I will be back!

Name: sarah
Location: gwynedd

Do NOT go here!

This was my second time at the advanced academy and it was such a different experience. I had such a positive experience the first time (earlier this year), but the hair cut I had last week has got to be one of the worst, by far, in my life.

I knew what to expect, you don't ever get exactly what you want, you have to almost negotiate with the hairdresser so it ticks their boxes too, which I understand, but the hair cut I have been left with is by no means acceptable or even edgey or cool in anyway. I felt my needs were completley put to one side and ignored, even when I kept asking the main guy questions about it during it (the trainee who actually cut my hair didn't speak english), and he kept saying it would look wonderful. It does not.

I have seriously cried daily since having my hair cut there, it will take months to grow out, it looks so shocking down but I can barely put it up, and I'm one of those people who always likes to have her hair down. I really feel my confidence and self esteem have been majorly knocked!

This review isn't a criticism of the hairdresser's technical skill, as she cut very well, but more the lead trainer's taste and vision for my hair style. I over heard him at one point say, "there are no rules in hair dressing, be free", to the trainee.

I so wish I had grabbed my bag and run at that moment.

I had my hair coloured yesterday by a trainee called Fern. I had to wait 1 hour before beeing seen. Her attitude was more of a problem as she either ignored what I said or replies with a yes or no. When colour was applied she offered me a tea or coffee to which i said yes and her eyes were astounded and she pulled a face of " how dare you " then left me for more or less 45 mins without checking on me. she came checked the colour and went for shampoo. Shampoo was atrocious and the way she handled my head left me sore at the back of the neck. Nevertheless the colour was very good and the Colour director very nice and professional. when it came to the blow dry, she took me downstairs where no one was there as i guessed she was embarassed as other staff were looking at her.She had 1 big brush and that was all. she had no idea on how to blow dry someones hair and i politely asked if I could put some water and finish my hair because I was going out and could not go out like that. so she was annoyed and told me she had already worked an extra half an hour which now makes sense for her bad blow drying. I put my hair in a pony tail to the side and cancelled my evening out as i looked like i had just come out of prison. lol

I have my hair cut at Trevor Sorbie and they treat you very well and are so friendly.
What was so clear at Vidal Sassoon in St Paul's is that because you are not a full paying client the trainee attitude in my case was appalling. Which is very odd because anyone is a potential client of their salon and you should treat everyone with the same care and respect as a potential client. Giving a good service and the best you can is what bring success and repeat custom. this experience has left me with the feeling that I would not want to have my hair done again by a trainee nor in a Vidal Sasson Salon. This was a good lesson and will see if I can afford having my hair coloured as well as cut at Trevor Sorbie.

I had corrective colouring...Natalie who was finishing off her advanced training was superb..she added a cool bleach and golden blonde highlights to correct the look ..very attentive trainer Jade..hair care also provided by Natalie...my hair was too dry so a weekly mask recommended...superb...worth the 15000 pounds worth of training...superb experience...and staff. Ill definately go again...and again...

I have had my hair cut at the Academy 4-5 times. I've never had any trouble getting an appointment on the day I need to. You should allow up to three hours for a cut, but it depends on the level of the students. The last couple of times it has only taken two hours from beginning to end as the students were more senior / advanced. The supervisors are very friendly and make sure the students are cutting / styling in the way that you requested. Highly recommended, and only £15 with no voucher - cheaper if you have the voucher!

The services exceed my expectations. Although it took 3 hours to finish the hair cut, it is highly recommended to friends to try the service.

I've used them 4 times now and the haircut is always superb. They always ask you whether you are open to something a bit different or whether you want a classic haircut. If you chose to have colour, they consult you on your preferences, but it takes FOREVER and I've not always been happy with the results.
Take a good book with you as things proceed quite slowly and you are likely to be in for at least 2,5 hours, sometimes three. Most teachers are really nice and considerate, except for one called Dave who wasn't particularly nice to one of the other clients when I was there (he didn't care that she wanted a classical haircut, he said they were going through with the style they had taught to those students and that they couldn't really accomodate her).
All in all, it's definitely worth it if you have plenty of time to spend and a degree of flexibility about your look.

Even though having a hair cut by a upcoming professional for about roughly 2-4hours sitting on one chair is ages!, it is certainly worth it in the end. From what I've heard, apparently you need to have a good haircut to prevent split ends and since 6 months on I have not found one split end.
The journey is a trek if you don't live in central London but the prices are worth it.
£5 for a student! but 12 quid normally which saves you alot from originally more than £20
they actually advise you what kind of hair cut and styles
Even thought i've been once, there gonna stay my new hair dressers for ages :)
Sonia.D

Hi There

I have done my haircut yesterday and I really like it. I have been three times already and it is brilliant. Very professional !!! Big Thank You to all the crew and teacher Dan.

Regards
Beata