Austen Thomson Hair

4.96
269 Great Junction Street, Leith, City of Edinburgh, EH6 5LP

About us

Austen Thomson Hair is a premier salon offering a relaxed yet professional environment where clients can unwind while receiving top-tier hair services. Our skilled stylists are dedicated to creating personalized looks that enhance your natural beauty, ensuring you leave feeling confident and refreshed. Whether you're here for a simple cut or a complete transformation, we prioritize your comfort and satisfaction.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00
Thursday 09:30 - 18:00
Friday 09:30 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

Reviews

4.96
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Simply the Best

Tessa Mcgregor
19th Nov 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Austen and the team look after their clients very well. I always leave the salon happy!

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New style

Mary Ferguson
13th Nov 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Thrilled with new cut. Detailed consultation followed by expert cutting and styling. Lovely staff too.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Mary,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We truly appreciate your kind words and are thrilled to hear that you are happy with your new cut. Our team takes great pride in providing detailed consultations and expert cutting and styling to ensure our clients leave feeling confident and satisfied.

We also take pride in our friendly and welcoming staff, and we are glad that you had a positive experience with them. We are grateful for your feedback and hope to see you again soon!

Thank you again for choosing our salon.

Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Simply the Best!

Irene Mcphee
12th Nov 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Great service and professional cut with friendly experienced staff. The dog is an extra bonus!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hello Irene, thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you had a great experience at our salon and that Austen provided you with a professional cut. We always strive to provide top-notch services with our friendly and experienced staff. We're happy to hear that you also enjoyed the company of our furry friend, it's always great to have an extra bonus! We appreciate your kind words and looking forward to seeing you next time Take care, the team at Austen Thomson Hair.

Happy hair!

Charlie Wardill
9th Nov 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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What a gorgeous experience I had today at Austen Thomson Hair.
Freya was professional, knowledgeable and it was a pleasure to have my hair coloured and blow dried by her. I am extremely happy with the condition and colour of my hair.
This is one very happy client.
Thank you x

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Charlie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a gorgeous experience at our salon and that Freya provided you with excellent service. We pride ourselves on having knowledgeable and professional stylists who truly care about their clients' hair.

We are delighted that you are extremely happy with the condition and color of your hair. Nothing makes us happier than a satisfied client. Thank you for choosing us and for allowing us to be part of your hair journey.

We look forward to seeing you again soon, Charlie!

Best,
Marisa

Fabulous

Jennie Ling
9th Nov 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Fabulous experience as always

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Jennie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! It means a lot to us that you had a fabulous experience at our salon.

We pride ourselves on providing consistent and exceptional services, so we're thrilled to hear that we have achieved that again. We're glad that you had a positive experience and we can't wait to see you again soon!

Take care,
Marisa

Great experience

Jennifer Mcgowan
6th Nov 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Lovely experience...very calm and pleasant environment and Louise is very kind and considerate....oh and a great hair cut and colour!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Dear Jennifer,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our salon and that Louise took such great care of you.

We strive to create a calm and pleasant environment for all of our clients, and we're so glad that you felt that during your visit. It's also great to hear that you are happy with your new hair cut and colour!

Thank you for choosing our salon and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,

The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Wonderful experience

Hilda Smith
6th Nov 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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First class service as always, very friendly & helpful. Would highly recommend , great salon

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Hilda,
Thank you so much for your kind review. We truly appreciate your loyalty and are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our first class service. Our team takes great pride in providing a friendly and helpful experience for all our clients.
We are grateful for your recommendation and look forward to seeing you in December.
Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Best haircut

Nastassja
3rd Nov 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise is absolutely fantastic- just had the best haircut I've ever had, beyond happy

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Nastassja,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you had an excellent experience with Louise and that you're beyond happy with your haircut. It means a lot to us to hear that we were able to give you the best haircut you've ever had.

Thank you for choosing our salon and we look forward to seeing you in the New Year!

Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Gold Standard Salin

Elizabeth Ericson
2nd Nov 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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14 years with Louise at AT. The whole experience is so warm, welcoming and first class hair styling every time. I would not dream of going anywhere else.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Dear Elizabeth,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review about your experience with us. We are thrilled to hear that you have been with Louise for 14 years and that you continue to enjoy our warm and welcoming atmosphere, as well as our first class hair styling. Your loyalty means a lot to us and it's always a pleasure to have you in our salon. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Another fabulous hair day

Julie Cosgrove
26th Oct 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Another fabulous hair day at Austen Thomson Hair! Have been a client for years and still loving every visit. Along with a great cut and colour, was pampered with a Keratin treatment which has left my hair sleek, smooth and extra shiny. Thanks Freya for making me feel fantastic xx

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Julie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you had another fabulous hair day with us here at Austen Thomson Hair. It means a lot to us that you've been a loyal client for years and that you still love every visit.

We are delighted that you enjoyed your keratin treatment and that it left your hair sleek, smooth, and extra shiny. We will make sure to pass along your lovely compliments to Freya for making you feel fantastic.

We can't wait to welcome you back for your next appointment and continue providing you with exceptional service. Take care!

Warm regards,
Marisa

Always a treat

Emma Keir
25th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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All the staff are excellent and I’m well looked after from start to finish. Louise listens to my thoughts, adds her own and my hair cut is always completed professionally and carefully. It’s a pleasure to be a client of Louise’s and the salon generally.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Emma,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review.

We're happy to know that you felt well taken care of from start to finish and that Louise was able to understand your hair goals and provide you with a professional and meticulous hair cut. It's always a pleasure to have you as a client and we're glad that you enjoy your visits to our salon.

Thank you for your support and we look forward to seeing you on your next visit!

Best wishes,

The team at Austen Thomson Hair

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Jean Mowat
24th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As usual Louise gave me a lovely precision cut.

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Haircut

Jean Mowat
24th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Lovely Louise gave me a great precision cut. Louise is always very thoughtful 🙏🏻

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Jean,
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are so happy to hear that you always have a great experience with Louise.
look forward to seeing you in the New Year. 💇🏼‍♀️
Best regards,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Excellent Cut

Tania
23rd Oct 2024
Team Member: Austen
4.5

Excellent cut and a lovely experience.

Austen asked enough questions to get an understanding of my hair preferences in order to give exactly the cut I was seeking.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Tania,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. We're glad to hear that you had an excellent experience with us and that Austen was able to give you the perfect haircut. Our team always strives to understand our clients' preferences in order to deliver the best results. Look forward to seeing you in December.

Best,
Marisa

always the best !

Jo Downie
20th Oct 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Austen is the best hairdresser I have ever had ! As an older lady he has guided me through transition to grey and each time I leave the Salon I know I have a great cut and I feel a million dollars without fail! thank you Austen ! plus everyone else in the salon are all so kind and welcoming- a special place !

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Amazing

Ruth H Watson
20th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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This is the most relaxing hairdressers I have ever been to
Louise is amazing takes time to discuss your wants and needs and my hair always looks amazing
I love going to Austen Thomson hair

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Ruth,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a kind review! We're so glad to hear that you had a relaxing experience at our salon and that Louise took the time to understand your wants and needs.

We're thrilled to know that you love coming to our salon and that your hair always looks amazing after a visit with us. Thank you for choosing Austen Thomson Hair.

We look forward to seeing you next time.

Best regards,

Marisa

The best salon in Edinburgh!

Lucy Thomson
18th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Austen Thomson Hair is just amazing. Louise has been cutting my hair for at least 25 years and I just wouldn’t go anywhere else. She is brilliant at advice on style and a very skilled hairdresser. She always makes me feel relaxed and pampered and the cut and colour is always perfect.
Marisa on reception is so friendly and helpful with organising appointments.
I always look forward to my trips to Austen Thomson.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Lucy,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a kind review for us. We are thrilled to hear that you have been a loyal client for 25 years and that you trust Louise to always give you the perfect cut and color.

We are also delighted that Marisa's warm and helpful nature has contributed to making your visits to our salon even more enjoyable. We are lucky to have such a lovely team.

We can't wait to see you again soon and pamper you with our services. Thank you for choosing Austen Thomson for all your hair needs.

Best,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Constant care

Philip Dutton
16th Oct 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Only ever had the same stylist. Very caring and always listens. Better than most doctors. History shows surgeons and barbers had same pedigree in the past. I definitely found the best one for me. Thank you. I would not change. Previous hair stylists and barbers I keep on average for 20 years and only change if I move out of area.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Philip,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review. We are thrilled to hear that you have found the best stylist at our salon and that you have been coming to us for a while now. Our team at Austen Thomson Hair is committed to providing excellent services and we are glad to know that we have met your expectations.

It is always a pleasure to have you in our salon. We look forward to seeing you again in 5 weeks.

Warmly,

The team at Austen Thomson Hair.

Hair cut

Alison Macleod
16th Oct 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0

As always I leave the shop delighted with my new haircut. Austen does such a professional job. He listens, advises and then does exactly what we have agreed on. Couldn’t ask for more. Plus the trainee who washed my hair did so with care and attention. She was lovely.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Alison,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are thrilled to hear that you are happy with your new haircut from Austen. We take pride in our team's professionalism and the attention we give to our clients' needs.

We are also glad to hear that you had a great experience with our trainee. Our team is always dedicated to providing excellent service to our clients, from start to finish.

Thank you again for your kind words. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you on your return.

Best wishes,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Louise never ceases to amaze me

Anne Mcdougall
9th Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Louise is great she always seems to know what suits me and keeps it fashionable. Everyone is super friendly.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Anne,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a lovely review! We are delighted to hear that Louise always knows just the right style for you and that our team is friendly. This is exactly the kind of experience we strive to provide for all of our clients at Austen Thomson Hair.

We look forward to seeing you again for another fabulous hair appointment!

Warmly,
Marisa

Perfect afternoon

Edna Fairweather
8th Oct 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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My hair was done to perfection just as it always is .

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Edna,

Thank you so much for leaving such a kind review about your recent visit to our salon. We are delighted to hear that your hair was done to perfection, just as it always is! It means a lot to us that you are happy.

We truly appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you at your next visit.

Regards, Marisa

Always a treat

Trisha Kitchin
6th Oct 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I’ve known Austen for many years and admire the way Austen andLouise have built up such a lovely friendly business that I always enjoy coming into for my hair appointments

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Trisha,

Thank you so much for your kind words and continued support over the years. We are so grateful to have you as a loyal client and are thrilled to hear that you always enjoy coming into our salon for your hair appointments.

It means a lot to us that you have noticed the hard work we have put into building a friendly and welcoming atmosphere at Austen Thomson Hair. We strive to make every appointment an enjoyable experience for our clients.

We look forward to seeing you again soon and appreciate your ongoing support.

Warmly, Marisa

Highly professional, always welcoming

Claire Stevens
1st Oct 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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Everyone looked after me beautifully and Jess, two weeks into her role, gave me a great shampoo treatment. Louise's cut was great, as usual!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Claire,

Thank you so much for the lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you were looked after beautifully during your recent visit to our salon. We are also glad to hear that Jess, who has only been with us for two weeks, provided you with a great shampoo treatment. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to her.

It's wonderful to know that Louise's cut was great, as usual. She has a true talent for creating beautiful hairstyles. We appreciate you taking the time to share your positive experience with us and will see you again soon.

Best, Marisa

Wash/cut/blow dry

Ann Mullan
26th Sep 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0

Cannot praise my visit today highly enough. I was, as always, welcomed as a friend, not just a client. I came out feeling a million dollars - as usual. Thank you.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Ann,

We are thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful experience at our salon. Louise & the team always strives to make every client feel like a friend, and we are happy to know that this was the case for you. It's fantastic to hear that you left feeling like a million dollars – that's exactly how we want our clients to feel after a visit with us!

Thank you for taking the time to share your positive feedback. We truly appreciate it and glad you are recovering well.

Warmly, Marisa

Worth driving across the city for!

Joanne Galashan
25th Sep 2024
Team Member: Louise
5.0
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As always my time spent in Austen Thomson has left me feeling and looking 100% better than before I walked in the door. Such a welcoming and relaxing environment and Louise always listens to what I want to achieve with my hair and delivers exactly that.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Joanne,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! It's always a pleasure to have you at the salon.

We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience and that Louise was able to achieve your desired look. We strive to create a welcoming and relaxing environment for all of our clients.

We appreciate your trust in us, and we can't thank you enough for your kind words. It means a lot to our team at Austen Thomson Hair. We will see you in the New Year!

Best regards, Marisa

Perfect cut!

Krystelle
18th Sep 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Freya is lovely and really listens to what you want, while giving great guidance if you’re not quite sure. Always absolutely delighted with the cut!

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Hi Krystelle,

Thank you for taking the time to share your experience at our salon. We're thrilled to hear that you had a great haircut with our stylist Freya. We pride ourselves on listening to our clients and providing guidance when needed, so we're happy to know that you felt heard and received a cut that left you absolutely delighted. We hope to see you again soon and continue providing you with excellent service.

Best,
Marisa

All round experience

Myra Macdonald
17th Sep 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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As expected my cut and style was excellent.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Myra, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review. We're so happy to hear that your experience at our salon was excellent and that you were pleased with your cut and style. Our team at Austen Thomson Hair always strives to deliver exceptional service and we're glad we could meet your expectations. Look forward to seeing you again. Thanks again!

Warmly, Marisa

Great haircut / service

Harry Hay
17th Sep 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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Long standing client
Excellent as always

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Harry,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your experience with us! We truly appreciate your loyalty and support as a long standing client.

We are thrilled to hear that you had an excellent experience with us, as always. Our team at Austen Thomson Hair strives to provide top-notch service and it's always wonderful to hear that we have met your expectations.

We look forward to continuing to provide you with fantastic hair services! Thank you again for your positive review.

Warmly,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair

Freya's fab!

Laura Wilkinson
13th Sep 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Always brilliant and a relaxing experience. Edinburgh's top hairdresser by miles!

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Laura,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you always have a brilliant and relaxing experience at our salon.

We appreciate your support and look forward to see you again soon.

Warmly,
Marisa

Haircut

Christine
12th Sep 2024
5.0

A warm friendly welcome as always. Delighted with a slight re-style. Feeling rejuvenated.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Christine,

Thanks for taking the time to leave us a review. We're so glad to hear that you felt welcomed and happy with your re-style. It's always our goal to make our clients feel rejuvenated. We appreciate your support and hope to see you again soon!

Best,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Colour

Catrina Swanson
12th Sep 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Great visit today as always. Freya does exactly what I want, nice and relaxing too. Look forward to getting my hair done

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Catrina, thanks so much for leaving such a lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great visit with Freya. We pride ourselves on providing exceptional customer service and it sounds like Freya did just that by giving you the perfect service. We also strive to create a relaxing and enjoyable experience for all our clients, so it's wonderful to hear that you felt nice and relaxed during your visit. Thank you for choosing Austen Thomson Hair and we look forward to seeing you again soon for your next hair appointment. Take care, The team at Austen Thomson Hair.

Never fails

Isla Davie
12th Sep 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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I have a recurring nightmare where Austen retires and I have to go back to trying to find someone who can cut short hair like he does. He is an absolute master stylist, and really nice guy to boot.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Isla,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear that you have such a great experience with Austen. We completely understand your concern about him retiring, but rest assured, he has no plans of doing so anytime soon.

Thank you again for choosing our salon for your hair needs. We look forward to seeing you on your next visit!

Warmly,
The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Perfect Hair

Geraldine Burnett
10th Sep 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Experience superlative professional services in this uniquely caring, friendly & welcoming salon

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Geraldine, thank you for sharing your experience at our salon. We're thrilled to hear that you found our services to be superlative and our team to be caring, friendly, and welcoming. We strive to provide an exceptional experience for every client and we're happy to have succeeded with you. We appreciate your kind words and look forward to seeing you again soon. Thank you for choosing Austen Thomson Hair! Best regards, The team at Austen Thomson Hair

Perfect Hair

Geraldine Burnett
10th Sep 2024
Team Member: Freya
5.0
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Experience superlative professional services in this uniquely caring, friendly & welcoming salon

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Always a joy

Anonymous
7th Sep 2024
5.0

Once again, so delighted with my hair - the colour, cut and style. Over the many years Louise has been caring for my hair, she has ensured my style is fresh and flattering and feels great. All this in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Always a joy. Thank you.

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As always…

Helen Glen
4th Sep 2024
Team Member: Austen
5.0
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As always the service was personalised, prompt and relaxed. No effort was too much.

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Response from Austen Thomson Hair

Hi Helen,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We're delighted to hear that you had a positive experience with our team at Austen Thomson Hair. It's always our goal to provide personalized, prompt, and relaxed service to our clients, so we're glad we were able to meet your expectations.

We appreciate your kind words and we're looking forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our salon and being a part of our community.

Take care,
The Team at Austen Thomson Hair