If you follow me on instagram then you might have seen my stories within the salon and also beforehand as I was a little undecided on what I wanted. I knew that I wanted a few inches off the length as well as layers but I was debating as to whether a short fringe would be something I'd want. I'm still undecided but I might take the plunge in the new year and get a short fringe. I'd definitely go to the Melissa Timperley salon to get it done as I had such a nice experience there; also I've already started recommending the salon to friends and family.
*Melissa Timperley Cut and Innoluxe Treatment (£75)The salon is very easy to find, especially if you're from Manchester but even if you are only visiting the city then I think it would be an easy location to get to as it is within a ten or so minute walk from the city centre and the main shopping areas such as the huge Primark on Market Street and the Arndale. The salon itself is on two floors and it has such an immediately friendly, calm and professional atmosphere. Hopefully you can get an idea of the salon from the photographs below but sadly I only had my phone to take photos with as I thought my huge DSLR or Sony A7iii would be a little awkward to use but I wish I had bought it.
I booked my appointment online using their booking system, which was very easy and simple to use and as an anxiety filled millennial, I definitely appreciate an online booking system, rather than having to call the salon! I booked in for a cut and treatment with Rebecca, one of the salon stylists but depending on the individual you book with as well as your hair thickness and length, the prices may vary.
We first talked over what I wanted and while I was debating a fringe, I don't know if it's something I could maintain and keep on top of the upkeep so I'm glad we opted for a few inches off, longer layers and a longer side fringe. I really appreciated a talk though of what I wanted and what would or wouldn't work with Rebecca adding her opinion as it's something I haven't really experienced before in a salon. Previously, my experiences were 'I want X' and that's what I would receive without having a hairdressers or stylists opinion which would have been useful. I've had awful experiences within a salon (cough, red hair with blonde highlight...) as there wasn't much interaction or input from the hairdresser as to what would be best, thankfully that wasn't the case here.
First up, I had the Innoluxe treatment which is a treatment for coloured and or damaged hair to repair bonds and strengthen the hair. I haven't had a hair treatment within a salon before and I was so happy with the results as my hair hasn't felt as smooth, soft or manageable before which is quite impressive considering that my hair makes me look like a Hagrid impersonator most of the time!
For the cut I had almost three inches off my hair with some longer layers and an almost side fringe around my face to give it more shape. It is a style I've had similar variations of over the years but this is the shortest my hair has been for a while and it feels amazing! As Rebecca was cutting and then blow drying my hair, it feel so much lighter and far less bulky which is exactly what I wanted. Rebecca was so lovely, she was very meticulous and I never felt anxious or stressed as I have done in the past when other stylists/hairdressers have been cutting or brushing through my hair (why do some always using the most fine toothed comb to brush through wet hair - it always made me feel like I'd have no hair left!).
I haven't had my hair cut in a salon for a while and it felt so refreshing to walk out of the salon with a lovely light, fresh cut and hair that was the smoothest and softest it has ever been. As I said, I can feel very anxious within a salon, not just because of the potential to be unhappy with the outcome but because of the atmosphere but the Melissa Timperley salon didn't make me feel like that in the slightest. I'm happy to have found a wonderful salon that gave me exactly what I'd wanted and in a way that made me want to book my next appointment immediately. I will be paying for another appointment in the new year and I cannot recommend the salon enough.
Check out the Melissa Timperley instagram and Rebecca's instagram for amazing before and after photos! Thanks to much to Rebecca and to the Melissa Timperley salon for the opportunity and fresh cut!
What do you think of my new hair? Have you been to the Melissa Timperley salon or would you want to in the future?
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I get anxious when going to my local barbers, it must be common thing for people? Your end results looks amazing, so healthy and shiny! John x
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks beautiful! So shiny! xx
ReplyDeleteTiffany x www.foodandotherloves.co.uk
I absolutely love the new hair cut! It looks so cute on you
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natalyaamour.com
Your hair does look absolutely amazing! I’m one of those people who loves being in a salon having my hair washed and dried never mind styled ha x
ReplyDeleteI've never heard of this salon but love the new cut! x
ReplyDeleteJenny
http://www.jennyinneverland.com
Your hair looks amazing! I love the cut and it looks so healthy! x
ReplyDeleteSophie
www.glowsteady.co.uk
I love how glossy and sleek it looks x
ReplyDeleteI love that length on you!
ReplyDeleteJasmine xx
Jasmine Talks Beauty
Wow it sounds like a great salon and your hair looks so beautiful! x
ReplyDeleteYour hair looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove, Amie ❤
The Curvaceous Vegan
Your hair looks amazing - super shiny!!
ReplyDeleteEm x
I love the new cut, it suits you so well.
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your hair looks amazing!
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