I recently received a message on facebook from Aideen, asking me if I would like to have my hair done in exchange for a review on NorthHantsMum.
I jumped at the chance! 😀
(There is a special offer for NHM Readers at the bottom of this post :-D)
HAIRaffair Basingstoke
Anyone who knows me, knows I’m not a “girly girl” but I do take an interest in how I look. I haven’t had my hair cut in a salon in over 10 years as I have always found hairdressers to be very intimidating places, especially as I’m not into fashion.
It turned out that at a recent fundraising raffle I had won a voucher to get my hair cut but hadn’t realised it that it was with Aideen. I actually gave the voucher to a friend who needed pampering more than me, so when Aideen got in contact it clicked that I’d given away my voucher!!!! lol.
I explained to Aideen that I wasn’t really a girly girl and she was absolutely lovely about it. I did know that I wanted my hair to be coloured but I didn’t want her to be anymore out of pocket, especially as she’d been so generous with her raffle donation.
I explained that I just wanted a trim and colour and we agreed that I would cover the cost of the colouring and she would cut my hair in exchange for this review.
About
Aideen decided on her career path when she was traveling around Australia for a year after studying at college and university. She’s always loved playing with hair but at the time she thought that she would end up in a different career. Then she saw that lots of fellow travellers cutting hair and making money flexibly and it confirmed her career decision.
Once back from Australia she worked and trained at Arc in Basingstoke town centre and then progressed to a salon in Odiham where she was assistant manager and senior stylist. Then a couple of years ago, after her son was born, she decided to convert a room in her house to her salon and she hasn’t looked back!
We had a chat when I arrived and Aideen chose the best colour for me based on what I’d told her.
Aideen then applied the foils to my hair whilst we continued chatting.
Once the foils came out, Aideen washing my hair in her fancy hair sink and gave me a lovely mini head massage.
Then Aideen cut my hair and layered it a bit. I didn’t realise how long my hair was as she cut off about 4 inches and it was still really long! lol.
We basically didn’t stop talking for the whole two hours!!! It was really lovely to chat to her and she’s a great listener.
She did a fantastic job with my hair and blow dried it straight as my hair normally has a bit of a kink about it.
I came out of Aideen’s salon literally bouncing. There is literally nothing like having 1.5 hours of being pampered and coming out with a fab new hair colour and hairstyle!
When I got home Mr NHM said “something’s different…” which is high praise in our household! lol.
Miss NHM kept telling me how beautiful I looked. She’s not used to me having my hair down.
I felt amazing for the rest of the weekend with my fab new hair!
Tips
Aideen normally works only on Saturdays but if you are desperate, she can fit you in at other times.
Facilities
Aideen’s studio is attached to her house but it’s fab because you literally have it ALL TO YOURSELF!!! She only has one to two people at a time so you have her full concentration.
Baby Facilities
Babies are very welcome at Aideen’s studio.
The perk of Aideen only having one client at a time means that you can take your baby along as there is room for a baby car seat.
If you let her know in advance that you are taking a baby with you, she said she will allow extra time in case you need to focus on your baby at any point. How fab is that!
Aideen is very understanding as she has two small children of her own.
Parking
Is free and on the drive and streets near Aideen’s house.
Prices
Prices are what you would expect for an independent hairstylist with her own studio.
For example, a cut, style and finish is £35.
Rating out of 5
Aideen did SUCH an AWESOME job! I absolutely love it!!! My hair looked amazing.
I will easily give her 5 out of 5 because she made me feel so welcome and really looked after me.
I love the colour and the cut was a really good cut. It was such a luxury to have my hair washed AND dried.
If you need a new haircut and are looking for some pampering at the same time, I highly recommend visiting Aideen’s salon!
Aideen can be reach on 07808316933 for any bookings. She also has a facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/HAIRaffairbasingstoke/
Aideen is also very kindly offering NHM Readers a first time discount £5 off cut and £15 off colour and cut booked together.
Thank you Aideen!!!!!!
Disclaimer: This post is a review of HairAffair Hairdressing. My experience was supplied free of charge for the purposes of the review. I was not expected to write a positive review and any opinions expressed are my own.
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