Tommy Guns

Good haircut though

15 Dec 07, 12:41 Above expectations

After the debacle of my messed up appointment (see the other review), I finally got my hair cut at Tommy Guns and surprisingly, they've done it really well.

I was always a bit worried about getting a haircut in Hoxton and coming out with a Nathan Barley hairdo. This worry wasn't helped when the girl cutting my hair had a bit of overly-trendy haircut herself, but she definitely knew what she was doing as I came out with one of the better cuts that I've had in London.

The only downside was the price, it is a bit on the expensive side at £38 for a wash and hair cut, but it is always better to pay more for a good hair cut than be cheap and get a crap cut.

I would recommend Tommy Guns, just make sure they get your appointment correct...

Terrible Admin

13 Dec 07, 11:39 Well below expectations

This is the first of a (hopefully) two part review. Why it is in the two parts will be apparent.

I booked my appointment here yesterday for today. So today, I went along and they'd messed up the booking, and that I was actually booked in for Friday instead. I don't know how you can Thursday and Friday mixed up, but they did and it's definitely not good enough.

Anyway, I'll be posting the second part of my review tomorrow. Maybe I'll actually get a hair cut...

Trendy looking, but good service

09 Oct 07, 20:09 Above expectations

Normally, I can't abide fashionable hairdressers, thinking I'd come out with an "ironic" haircut, so was wary when I walked into Tommy Guns. It looks the part, but don't let that fool you. The guy who cut my hair listened to my request, tried to talk me into something a bit more exciting, but in the end we agreed on a cut and I was very pleased with the result. Will definitely be returning. Reasonable price, too.

Don't ask for a geek pie.

06 Aug 07, 15:20 Beyond expectations

So Hoxton it even got parodied in Nathan Barley, but don't let that put you off. I've never had anything less than a great haircut, and it always manages to look all right for a month or two. I have naturally rubbish hair so this is no mean feat.

It's also worth a visit if you need to know what shade of fluorescent is in this week, or which unremembered 80s electro-pop act is undergoing a revival. On the downside, they don't have video screens instead of mirrors yet, nor tablet PCs for your to sketch the haircut you want on. Possibly this is some ironic retro statement though.

As a caveat I must mention that I am a boy, but I've seen plenty of girls leave with excellent haircuts too. They can even do good grown-up haircuts if you ask them.