Vision Hair salon

Well I have to say these guys are fantastic. I wasn't actually expecting much as I though it would be a snobby Shoreditch twat hair spot but actually they are fantastic. I brought Lolly the doggy I'm looking after at the moment with me and they were totally cool about having her there and everyone was so friendly.

Okay down to the nitty gritty, nope you don't get a drink when you walk in (but that doesn't really bother me) Yes you do get a lovely head rub while you're hair is being washed ( Lolly got a tummy rub - she's a fan too!) Yes they made me feel comfortable and yes they asked me how I liked it all the way through. Actually it was a really enjoyable hour I spent in here and even grabbed a coffee from 1001 on my walk home.

I have new hair and am a happy lady! £35 was pretty fair for the service too!

Independently owned hair salon Vision, located within The Truman Brewery just off Brick Lane, is popular amongst locals and the press alike having featured in Vogue, Tank and ID magazines.

A contemporary and cool salon, Vision's staff of 10 stylists (nee hairdressers) and six colourists are as capable of giving you a classically beautiful barnet as they are of fashioning your hair into an avant garde do.

However, this being the trendy East End it's probably best to state which side of the classic/trendy divide you reside on. Being a classic gal myself, I'd recommend Toby for a particularly chic - read: not at all Shoreditch - cut.

FINALLY. I have found somewhere to get my hair cut. Recommended by a friend, I nervously went here - on a Sunday, brilliantly (wander the Up market and Sapitalfields afterwards) - to have my locks chopped off.

I needn't have worried. Egon was fantastic. He knew exactly what I meant, wasn't afraid to do it (it takes a brave stylist to lop off 2 years' of growth into a completely new style they suggested themselves), and made my hair look brilliant (if I say so myself). I now have an edgy-but-not-too-edgy cut which is easy to look after.

He talked through all the products, as did whoever washed my hair, but they weren't pushy on sales at all - they don't need to be, the products are damn good and sell themselves I'd imagine. I got a lovely cuppa, and there's some hysterical reading material lying around ('bad hair' now my favourtie book). Everyone is chatty and friendly.

Half the price I thought it might be when I first heard the words 'Shoreditch salon' and worth twice the price. I'll be visiting Egon religiously. They even called the next day to check I still liked the style!

By the way my friend Tyrone RAVES about the coffee they serve, although I completely forgot to try it.

Sometimes I think we label people Shoreditch twats far too easily because the staff at Vision are nowhere near twattish at all. Yeah they are achingly cool and you are right in the middle of Brick Lane. But very sweet and lovely staff, I was offered a drink by 4 different people. They are excellent at washing hair and ensure that you don't get a stream of water down your back!
My stylist Stelios was the nicest guy, very friendly and gave me a great cut, knowing exactly what I wanted.
I'd never go back to Toni and Guy after coming here. Maybe it was because most of them were European or Japanese, perhaps Shoreditch twatism is a purely British thing (controversial!!)
Cannot recommend Vision enough and they cut on Sundays!

Rhys made me feel like the only girl in the world. As my boo Rhianna would say.

After discovering Vision on Yelp, I booked an appointment online and printed off the voucher for 30% off for first-time visitors. When I arrived at the salon the woman at the front desk stopped her casual conversation to greet me and get my details. It is clear that this place values customer service.

Rhys, a Russell Brand look- alike, came for me as I was reading one of the many super interesting vintage hair-style magazines. He was extremely warm and we began discussing my thoughts on how I wanted my hair cut. I stupidly did not bring pictures, and began describing my desired hair as similar to a number of obscure pop culture icons from the 80s and as "a helmet". He laughed and tried his best to translate my hand-waving into an actual haircut. Eventually I got my point acrossed.

Although he is a stylist, Rhys was not to uppity to wash and massage my frock. He did a wet cut and continually asked questions about the cutting progress, my life, and what I wanted to drink. As my mint iced tea arrived, Rhys began applying a Morrocan Oil to make my locks shine and blew it dry.

He then did a dry cut and perfected my wig helmet. We laughed and chatted and before I knew it he had been cutting my fringe for nearly an hour. Rhys then mentioned that I could get free fringe trims and that I should consider using a flat iron as he did to get a super-perfect edge.

He is incredibly neat with his work and workstation, which is all evidence that he truly cares about his work and wants to make clients happy.

I paid my £28 bill, YES ONLY £28 and the woman at reception proceeded to give me loads of vouchers for money off various services. And reiterate that all fringe trims are free.

I have found my salon and stylist. Go with Rhys, have a great and inexpensive haircut, and enjoy the 5-star streatment.

-The salon is swanky without being intimidating.
-The haircutting is trendy without being twatty.
-The cost is a bit spendy without being unreasonable.

I'm sure you could walk out of this place with a hairstyle that's fit to take you straight to a Hackney dive bar if you wanted. But when I came in and asked for a trim and a bit of a restyle to amp up the 'cool' factor of my current look, the stylist (Paris) gave me just that. My hair's suitable for my day job at the bank while still managing to make me feel like I'm hip to the beat.

The little things: The beautiful boy with blue eyes* working front of house exuded friendliness, was quite accommodating and had a wonderful smile. The wash was relaxing and unhurried. The coffee I was given was a bit crap, but I wasn't expecting anything much; at least it was forthcoming, which is more than I can say about refreshments at some other salons I've been to in London.

As for the cut: Paris took his time while snipping away at my locks and explained the things he was doing as he did them. If I had wanted to object, I could have - something to note if you're a picky customer. He used a treatment oil on my ends before he blow dried my hair and then finished off the cut and meticulously trimmed my fringe. He cut my hair in such a way that the end result was suitable for both my hair type and my lifestyle; I appreciated that. He also used the Bumble & Bumble products I mentioned I had at home when he went to style my hair at the end.

Importantly, this salon uses Bumble and Bumble products exclusively. I'm a brand-loyalist, so Vision wins big points with me for this one.

A week on, I like my haircut better than I did on the day, I admit, but that's always the way with me. Therefore, I'd call my visit to Vision a resounding success. Would I return for another haircut? Quite possibly. If that same front-of-house boy welcomed me with his charming smile? Most definitely.
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*It really is the little things...

My hipster friend told me he has been going here for the last four years, according to him its the best salon in London. Taking his advice I decided to opted for a change and to come here.

I had one of the senior stylist, Paris. He did a okay haircut but for some one who is senior, you would expect a lot more for your money.
My haircut looked exactly the same hair with what I left with. To top it off, it took an hour to do my hair, my old hairdresser would do it in 30 minutes, with full wash, cut, blow-dry and style.

The shock moment was when he tried to cut my fringe when wet, I have been to a few master classes at Vidal Sassoon Academy and everyone knows fringes shrink when after being dry, so it tends to be the last bit of hair to be cut.

I left the salon feeling robbed by good looking hipsters in Bricklane and £54 less in my pocket.
Its getting two stars because the overpriced cost and the ok haircut. will I go back there again?
probably not unless they doing the haircuts for half the price.

I'm going back to my nearest and dearest Windle and Moodle. Actually you could even pay less money and get a top stylish at Brookes and Brooks, get free sweets in the process and be treated more like a princess.

Vision Hairdressers is really fab - totally Shoreditch, located off Brick Lane in the heart of all things cool.

Always pumping, Vision has great streamlined decor and staff to make sure you get the look you're after. WIth complimentary herbal teas, coffees from across the street and a great selection of up-to-the-minute magazines, you're sure you're visit will be a good one.

All the hairdressers are friendly, competent and achingly cool. Highly recommended.

Hyper trendy hairdressers just off Brick Lane, full of trendies and their ridiculous haircuts. A friend of mine had her haircut in here and came out looking like the goth on Hollyoaks (yep, he wears a wig). Although i do know people who've had good cuts here, so at best I'd say it's hit and miss. Although haircuts are completely subjective so it's best to find a hairdresser that you like and stick with them.

Prices are standard for trendy salons - cuts for around £50, dyes for around the £100 mark. It also gets busy, so you'll probably need to book well in advance - definitely not the kind of place you can turn up and be cut.

If you're hair is of the birds nest variety and violently rebels at any hint of humidity like mine, you will understand the importance of a good salon.


I was initially dubious about going to a hairdressers smack bang in hectic Brick Lane- mecca of Shoreditch scenesters. I feared I'd leave in tears with either a buzzcut or a Pat Sharp mullet. Nevertheless I was tempted by the extremely reasonable prices in what is a very swish and modern salon with all the latest in hair treatments, including the coveted Yuko straightening system.


On my first trip I was greeted with a cup of tea and a quick chat and hair fluff by the stylist. This was followed by an uncommonly comfortable shampoo and professional head massage- miles away from the usual pain-fest that is trying to relax with your head in a sink.


The haircut itself was swift and consisted of more primping than holiday chit-chat. Half an hour later and I'd gone from disheveled Dynasty reject to sleek Cleopatra, with a fringe so perfect I could've shed a tear.


I'm not gonna lie, I've guiltily cheated on Visions occasionally, but always come running back to give my barnet the TLC it deserves.