VAIN

68 Watergate Street, Chester, Cheshire, CH1 2LA

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Fantastic

Kirsty Hackett
19th Jan 2018
5.0
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Billy and Georgia are working wonders with my hair. I love the colour and the cut is brilliant and so easy to manage after a few blow drying lessons from Georgia - thank you

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Response from VAIN

Thanks for the great review Kirsty.

Cut and colour

Sasha Speed
15th Jan 2018
5.0
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I highly recommend this salon. Attention to detail is paramount and both Georgia and Billy listen to what you want and give you advice.

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Thanks for the great review Sasha.

Total colour change

Ann Lloyd
13th Jan 2018
5.0
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I put my trust in Billie who advised on my colour after a 5 hour attentative process I went from brown to blonde. My hair was in good condition and remained in perfect condition. I then was styled by Georgia who talked my though every step of the cutting , Billie had done the same during the colour change. This was my first visit to Vain and I would recommend it to all ; be brave and take a chance you want regret it .

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Thanks for taking the time to leave such a great review Ann.

I love Vain

Hannah Williams
11th Jan 2018
5.0
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I’ve been coming for vain for about 1 year and always have a great experience. For my most recent visit I had Georgia, due to my usual stylist being on maternity leave. Georgia was so friendly, listened to what I was thinking and thought up a couple of options for me to choose from. I’d been growing my hair out so was a little unsure on styling and so once my cut was done Georgia showed me how to easily curl my hair in a style that I loved and takes minutes. She was so easy to chat to and I loved every minute of my visit as well as the end result! I would definitely recommend Vain and Georgia to friends and family

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Response from VAIN

Hannah thank you so much for leaving such a great review. See you next time!

Best Hairdressers

Gabriella
9th Jan 2018
5.0

Jolene is the best hairdresser I have ever been too. Amazing cut and lovely experience every time I go.

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Thanks for the great review Gabiella.

Best Hairdressers Ever Been Too

Gabriella Devonside
9th Jan 2018
5.0
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Best cut I have ever had. Jolene is lovely and I am always so happy with my hair.

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Monthly chat, laugh and fab haircut

Anonymous
6th Jan 2018
5.0

Gill is the best! Can’t say better than that
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No you cant! Thanks for the review and see you again soon!

Christmas Eve eve

Heidi Banham
23rd Dec 2017
5.0
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I love my visits to Vain - I relax as soon as I walk through the door knowing that Billie and Chelsey will work wonders on my greying frizzy mess!!

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Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Heidi. It really does mean a lot to the team.

Cut and finish with Jemma

Kathy Schofield
23rd Dec 2017
5.0
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Excellent efficient friendly service

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Today’s visit

Anonymous
20th Dec 2017
5.0

Love, love, love!!!

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5 Stars

Andy Large
19th Dec 2017
5.0
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Unrivalled, exceptional, wonderful team and salon

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Best place in Chester!

Lena Nordenstahl
14th Dec 2017
5.0
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Absolutely the best place! Never been disappointed. The staff is really nice and friendly, especially Chelsey and Billie. I highly recommend them!

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Restyle

Suzane Millington
8th Dec 2017
5.0
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Love my new bob. Loved the precision cut and the way Jemma discussed the progress all the way through.

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Trim-endous

James Roberts
7th Dec 2017
5.0
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Love coming to Vain. Great people, lovely setting, top chat, great cut! Thanks x

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Amazing

Kelly Bird
6th Dec 2017
5.0
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Love it here ? love my doo everytime !!

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Amazing haircut

helen reynolds
30th Nov 2017
5.0

Amazing haircut from Georgia who listened to ideas for a new style and was able to imagine and execute to perfection!

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A****

Elie Llywarch
30th Nov 2017
5.0
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I went in to Vain with a style in mind and Georgia completely delivered and more! We had so much fun talking and she made me feel completely at ease with a whole new drastic restyle. Can’t thank everyone enough!

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Jolene is the go to!!!

Sophie Tunstall
29th Nov 2017
5.0
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Love visiting Vain, can always rely on Jolene to give me her honest opinion on what she thinks I need and I always love the end result!

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There is no better salon

Holly van Bergen
16th Nov 2017
5.0
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There really is no better salon than Vain. The atmosphere as soon as you walk in is quirky yet relaxing, and the staff are a a wonderfully eclectic mix of people. Jolene cuts and colours my hair, she is the oracle of the follicle! Her work is of such high standard yet she makes it look effortless. I won’t go to anyplace, or anyone else, I can not recommend her or the salon high enough. I always leave feeling like I’ve just had a few hours in heaven. If I could give more than 5 stars I would!!!

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Best hairdressers in town

Lucy Goulding
15th Nov 2017
5.0
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A fab and quirky salon with a selection of the best stylists around! I wouldn't go anywhere else - VAIN is the only place for me!

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Fab hair cut and colour

Geraldine Griffiths
9th Nov 2017
5.0
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Great salon and talented hairdressers.
Love my cut and colour - thanks Jo .

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1st Class Salon

Maureen Gregory
9th Nov 2017
5.0
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Vain is the nicest salon I have ever been to. The room is great and nothing like a traditional hairdressers. The staff are welcoming, friendly, talented and the atmosphere is great too. The fact that I have been going since it opened and will carry on doing so says it all. An appointment at Vain promises to be an enjoyable and relaxing experience.

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Fantastic as usual Gill

Donna Arden
8th Nov 2017
5.0
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Gill did another amazing cut and blow dry thank you so much

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Don’t go anywhere else!

Laura Williams
2nd Nov 2017
5.0
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I’ve been going to Vain for a couple of years. Jolene and the team are wonderful - always a warm welcome and great colouring and cuts. I can honestly say I have never been disappointed. Great environment and nothing is too much trouble. Seriously cool place to get your hair done!

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Debbie’s day

Debbie Rutherford
1st Nov 2017
5.0
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Love going to Vain it’s so friendly and Jolene is a fab hairdresser

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Rather reluctantly...

Shirley H.
30th Oct 2017
5.0
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Rather reluctant to write this review as it is difficult to book an appointment with Jolene as it is! But as ever, it's a great experience - fab quirky salon with interesting vintage artefacts and two pug dogs on their own bunk bed! But book well in advance as Jolene is in demand - I don't know how she does it but she always knows exactly what you want with your hair and gets it right every time!

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Quirky and welcoming

Sophie Brassington
27th Oct 2017
5.0
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Been coming to Vain for a while now and it's always worth it! The place is very welcoming and full of little quirks decorating the room. Good prices and plenty of stylists to choose from.

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Great service from VAIN

Pam Gibbons
26th Oct 2017
5.0
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Always a treat to visit VAIN. The atmosphere is so relaxing- great music and attention to detail. Thanks to Courtenay and Lydia and to the wonderful Jolene - so pleased with the colour work.

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Dee

Deana Grant
21st Oct 2017
5.0
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Dee is fabulous xx every time she does my hair I feel like a new woman. Thanks Dee x

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Hair experience

Anonymous
21st Oct 2017
5.0

Wonderful Jolene and salon

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The golden snip

Ed Moss
18th Oct 2017
5.0
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Everything from wash to brushing the hairs off my neck was supreme. I look and feel 10 years younger.....?

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Brilliant first cut

Steve Chambers
16th Oct 2017
5.0
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I am very impressed ...... and it did not hurt one bit ?

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Georgia and Billie best duo for Hair!!!

Kelly
14th Oct 2017
5.0

Followed Georgia and Billie up from London, always keep me updated with the new looks,, they so passionate about hair,, they get me! Love them both. X

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Hair angels required

Kirsty
12th Oct 2017
5.0
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I popped in for a colour consult and Billie couldn’t have been more helpful and lovely. I had an unexpected need to get myself booked in as a matter of urgency and she was brilliant. Hair cut today by Georgia and it feels fantastic. Follow up with colour on Saturday to rectify the car crash that was and I’m ready for my interview on Wednesday. Thank you both so very much

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Hair by D @ Vain

Emma Johnson
12th Oct 2017
5.0
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Treated myself to a do by D today. Lost my way with my hair and I knew only she could save it! Thank you D. I feel rock n roll again! ??

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The wow factor

Margaret Ward
11th Oct 2017
5.0
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Didn't really know what to expect when I went into vain to get my hair cut,but wow! It blew me away. Lovely atmosphere, lovely people And on top of that a beautiful hair cut. Thanks for the experience x

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Vain

Tom rowlands
11th Oct 2017
5.0

Top service and brilliant people. ??

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Brilliant

Amy
11th Oct 2017
5.0
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Had a lovely haircut by Gemma. Great Atmosphere
Will definitely be returning

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By far the best!

Jessica Taylor
10th Oct 2017
5.0
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i have been going to Jo for years now but tried a new salon just for convinience.... BIG MISTAKE! Had to come back to Jo who amazingly fixed my over bleached hair. I cannot recommened Vain enough never ever have i left unhappy the service and the results are first class!

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Excellent

Fenella Gavin
10th Oct 2017
5.0
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If you want a fabulous haircut, colour and experience, look no further. Jolene matched my hair to my skin tone and gave me a great haircut. Thank you. 100% recommendation

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Hair by Jemma Stenning at Vain

J J
6th Oct 2017
5.0
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Great quirky salon, excellent service. Always leave feeling amazing.

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Fab, fab, fab!

Amy Sandles
5th Oct 2017
5.0
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My hair was in desperate need of some TLC, so after a recommendation from a friend I booked an appointment at VAIN and my hair definitely got the TLC it needed!
Loved the atmosphere is VAIN, friendly, fun staff, gorgeous little dogs and a general quirky vibe to the salon.
I'll definitely be going back. Thank you Jolene!

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Best salon

Anonymous
5th Oct 2017
5.0

Love VAIN!

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Georgia and Billie Superb

Rebecca Green
4th Oct 2017
5.0

They have both moved up from London and I'm so happy they have,, Chester gains two passionate and talented hair gurus, Georgia in cutting Billie in colour!! I would recommend everytime

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Hair by Chelsey Hope

Nicola Edwards
30th Sep 2017
5.0
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I'm always pleased with the way Chelsey does my hair plus it's such a relaxing atmosphere in Vain!

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New do!

Steph Kelly
29th Sep 2017
5.0
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Always well looked after and made to feel valued by the whole team- not just my stylist. Excellent service today... as per usual? Love my hair....thanks Jolene x

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Great experience as always!

Zoe Cooper
28th Sep 2017
5.0
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I've been coming to Vain since it opened, and Siobhan has been cutting my hair for 8 years now and I have honestly never been disappointed. She always listens to what I want and offers advice if I ask for it. The salon is welcoming and friendly and the staff go out of their way to make the whole experience relaxing-one of them even carried my pram up and down the stairs and offered to push my baby round whilst I had my hair cut. I will never go anywhere else! And the coffee is great.

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Tram lines

Anonymous
28th Sep 2017
3.0
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I've been to vain for the first time within the last few weeks, and unfortunately I've been left with tram lines down one side of my head.

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Response from VAIN

We are so sorry that you have had this experience. We work so hard to try make sure all our clients leave happy with hair and experience. We pride ourselves on being approachable and friendly and would have hoped you could have come back and spoke to one of our team to see if there was anything we could have done. Please feel welcome to come back for a free cut and finish.

Cool salon

Sherron Morrey
23rd Sep 2017
5.0
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Love the feel of the salon, everyone so friendly and welcoming and top it off Chelsey is awesome hairdresser.

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Loyal client

Miranda Clare
23rd Sep 2017
5.0
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Always a good experiance

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