Hairdresser Advice Needed

Clarehobo

Well peeps, having come back from traveling for a year or so I have found my regular coiffeur, Joe*, has abandoned me & moved to Uzbekistan*

(There are two things I do not like changing in my life: my hairdresser & my dentist - both have to work hard to gain my trust so when they are successful in winning me over, I am totally faithful to them.)

I knew it was coming sooner or later - but breaking up is hard to do!

So, having frequented his establishment for the last 7 years, I got my last haircut in the same salon as usual...
Not happy:(

Normally, Joe would sit me down, talk sh1te, tell me what hair colour he was going to apply & what cut would suit me at that time: It was a beautiful relationship built on mutual respect & trust. I'd tell him do whatever he wanted & it would always turn out to be quite similar, if not the same, as what I had in mind.

The last experience was very different: got nothing I wanted, the hairdresser talked too much & didn't cut enough:mad:

So....
Long story short, I have moved to Dublin & am in dire need of a good hairdresser to settle down with: someone out around Harold's Cross/Dublin6-8 area or inside in town, who is adventurous but in a way that'll make me look good, not just my hair;) I know I can never have the same relationship as I had with Joe* but I'm willing to try.

The last few hairdressing experiences I've had have been absolute nightmares so anything that would help restore my faith in hairdressing would be appreciated.

Thanks a million:)


* Some names and locations may be changed to protect the real life identity of those involved

olaola

I personally think Carlin in Zoo on Exchequer street is great.
He listens to exactly what I want and it just seems to turn out perfect every time
If there is something bugging you about the cut (a stray lock, anything) you can go back in and he'll slot you in for a fix free of charge.

Clarehobo

Thanks, will go in & check it out:D