Like everyone else I have had some bad hairdresser experiences. However, I love going to mine now. It's within walking distance in a distinctly untrendy part of town, but the salon is one of 2 owned by my hairdresser, so he only works in this one 2 days a week. Consequently you have to make appointments well in advance. You get a choice of teas, coffees, biscuits, even lunch! The salon is clean and updated regularly , always lovely flowers on the reception desk. I always come out feeling great, not like I have to rush home and restyle it myself. I was sitting next to a labour MP last time I was there, she went to school with one of the stylists. She was busy working on her laptop while having her roots done courtesy of the free wifi. It's not super cheap but not the most expensive salon I've been to either.