Hairdressers in Amsterdam?
September 16, 2010 12:10 AM Subscribe
Need to find a new hairdresser in Amsterdam.
I've just moved to Amsterdam (my cat made it intact, thanks in part to Ask MeFi!) and I need to find a hairdresser. Here's my deal: I have bra strap length, very fine, rather fragile hair that I colour myself. I also have eyebrow length bangs that need regular trimming. I try to only get the lengths cut once or twice a year as I'm growing them. My Dutch, at this stage, is non-existent. We're in Oud West, so somewhere in the Jordaan would be ideal. My dream stylist is sympathetic and understands what a 'trim' is - I'm highly phobic of short bangs - and also won't give my attitude for my DIY colour.
Any tips, guys?
I've just moved to Amsterdam (my cat made it intact, thanks in part to Ask MeFi!) and I need to find a hairdresser. Here's my deal: I have bra strap length, very fine, rather fragile hair that I colour myself. I also have eyebrow length bangs that need regular trimming. I try to only get the lengths cut once or twice a year as I'm growing them. My Dutch, at this stage, is non-existent. We're in Oud West, so somewhere in the Jordaan would be ideal. My dream stylist is sympathetic and understands what a 'trim' is - I'm highly phobic of short bangs - and also won't give my attitude for my DIY colour.
Any tips, guys?
From the outside this is a nice, but otherwise unassuming hairdresser: Bos Haar in the Hartenstraat. Inside works a dream team, at least in my experience. Robert Bos and his partner in scissors: Wilma. They've been my hairdressers for longer than I care to remember.
The way I use them is like this: if I know exactly what I want I book Wilma. If I'm in a hurry or if I don't know/care what I should do, I book Robert. Both are extremely relaxed and what's more: truely skillful. Their shop is very small and it's just two people working there, so booking is a must, but you'll always get an appointment within max two days. They cut dames and heren. Go there and I would be surprised if you ever try another hairdresser. No matter if you live in Amsterdam or not.
posted by ouke at 12:38 AM on September 16, 2010
The way I use them is like this: if I know exactly what I want I book Wilma. If I'm in a hurry or if I don't know/care what I should do, I book Robert. Both are extremely relaxed and what's more: truely skillful. Their shop is very small and it's just two people working there, so booking is a must, but you'll always get an appointment within max two days. They cut dames and heren. Go there and I would be surprised if you ever try another hairdresser. No matter if you live in Amsterdam or not.
posted by ouke at 12:38 AM on September 16, 2010
I've been to two different stylists at CyberSalon and was happy with both. I'm pretty sure one was named Leonie; I can't remember the other's name. Don't worry about not speaking Dutch; the staff usually even answers the phone in English. It's incredibly easy to find; right behind the Nieuwe Kerk off Dam Square. They might try to sell you on salon colour, though.
I now go to Salon B, which I really like. However, I've never been to the one in Amsterdam, which is on Willemsparkweg (between Museumplein and the Vondelpark). The one I go to is nice about not trying to upsell me on products or extra services, although I don't know if that's a company policy or just my stylist's nice personality.
I've heard good things about Clint at Oh You Pretty Things, which is on Spuistraat.
posted by neushoorn at 12:41 AM on September 16, 2010
I now go to Salon B, which I really like. However, I've never been to the one in Amsterdam, which is on Willemsparkweg (between Museumplein and the Vondelpark). The one I go to is nice about not trying to upsell me on products or extra services, although I don't know if that's a company policy or just my stylist's nice personality.
I've heard good things about Clint at Oh You Pretty Things, which is on Spuistraat.
posted by neushoorn at 12:41 AM on September 16, 2010
I have and had had many friends working at Salon B on the willemsparkweg - they are all quite good and most have a job on the side (fashion shows hair, tv shows hair...)
Could be expensive (well i assume all haircuts for women are) but not crazy.
posted by madeinitaly at 10:00 AM on September 16, 2010
Could be expensive (well i assume all haircuts for women are) but not crazy.
posted by madeinitaly at 10:00 AM on September 16, 2010
Response by poster: Thanks for the tips, guys, very helpful!
posted by nerdfish at 11:58 PM on September 16, 2010
posted by nerdfish at 11:58 PM on September 16, 2010
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