Choosing the best place to go for a new look can be a challenge, especially when there are so many options available.
No one wants to come out of the salon looking worse than when they went in, but if you've never been there before, how can you trust what the stylists are going to do?
Fortunately though, you can usually rely on the opinions of other customers, who will certainly let you know if there's a good reason to steer clear.
One of the most popular places for people to leave reviews is on Google itself, which ranks all businesses out of five, based on the reviewers it receives.
So we decided to take a look at some of the best-rated salons and hairdressers in Nottingham, to see which businesses were getting the seal of approval from the people of the city.
All the ratings below are accurate as of Google on Tuesday, February 5, 2019.
You can also see our round-up of the best barbers in the city here.
Sassoon Hair Salon Nottingham
Rating 5.0*
Sassoon at St Peter's Gate is one of the very top-rated salons on Google, with a 5.0 rating across its nine reviews.
One customer wrote: "Hands down the best experience I've ever had at a hair salon. The staff were all exceptional - especially Skye and Lauren who took excellent care of me and my hair.
"I just popped in on a Friday afternoon on the off chance an appointment would be available and I can say without a shadow of a doubt that I've found my new salon for life."
Blisshair
Rating 5.0*
The Nottingham branch of Blisshair is based on Mansfield Road, north of the city centre.
It has received four reviews, earning it a top rating of 5.0.
One reads: "Great place to get your hair done. Really lovely place and skilled hairdressers."
While another adds: "Simply the best! A quirky concept in all round perfection."
Peppers
Rating 4.8*
Peppers on Market Street has been reviewed 12 times, and has accrued a rating of 4.8.
One reviewer wrote: "Lovely staff, Bonnie and Lula are both great! All staff is very friendly and I have been going there for the last year.
"Definitely recommended for both man and women."
Another was also full of praise for Bonnie, writing: "Bonnie was amazing and I have found my dream salon. As a fellow crazy cat lady, I could indulge my obsession with Bonnie and talk cat whilst I was preened and pampered.
"Brilliant service and couldn’t have been happier with my hair!"
The Gallery Arnold Hair Salon
Rating 4.7*
Located on the High Street in Arnold, the Gallery has now been reviewed 40 times.
One of its recent reviews said: "Well I have been coming here for years and years and will never go anywhere else.
"This salon is so warm and friendly, love you everyone.
"You must experience this exceptional salon and standards."
Another reviewer wrote: "Got our daughters first hair cut here, it went very well! Will definitely be bringing her back next time."
Hairven Salon Gedling
Rating 4.7*
Located out of the city centre in Gedling village, Hairven is popular, with 58 reviews left on Google.
One customer said: "The Angels couldn't be lovelier, and they are excellent with my son too."
Another wrote: "I have just had a restyle here, the salon is beautiful and the staff very friendly, my cut excellent!
"I'm very happy will be returning, thank you Hairven!"
Beauty Temple Mapperley
Rating 4.6*
Spread across three locations in and around Nottingham, the Mapperley branch of Beauty Temple has a 4.6 rating across 69 reviews.
One reviewer said: "My mum and I enjoyed a wonderful afternoon of pampering, followed by a tasty hot chocolate, as we did one of the January deals."
Another added: "Went today for a full head of highlights, and was very happy for the stylist Amy to work her magic on my hair.
"I left the salon with a smile on my face and a new hair style/colour."
The Urban Rooms
Rating 4.6*
The Urban Rooms is based inside the Crowne Plaza Nottingham hotel, and has been reviewed 22 times.
One reviewer wrote: "Fantastic experience. Yvette, Lewis, Evie and the girls are such lovely genuine people.
"You always feel welcome when you come in and they treat everyone with respect.
"You won't find a better place to relax in Nottingham."
The VenU Hair & Beauty
Rating 4.6*
27 people have taken the time to review VenU on Google, earning it a 4.6 rating.
One of them wrote: "I love this hairdressers everyone is so friendly and welcoming and always happy to help they have put my back to its glorious shine and health and know my hair is amazing so thank you to Teegan who does my hair and the rest of the team."
Icon Hair
4.6*
Located in The Cornerhouse complex on Burton Street, Icon Hair has a 4.6 rating, across 32 reviews.
One customer wrote: "I love this place. Everyone is so friendly. My stylist Kelly is wonderful. I wouldn't go anywhere else."
Another added: "Always excellent. Lovely salon. Damian is my hairdresser and has never let me down. Been a client of his for years!"
KH Hair
Rating 4.5*
The Castle Gate salon has been reviewed 23 times, and is open six days a week.
One person who left a review said: "I would like to say this is a lovely salon. The customer service is excellent.
"They make you feel so welcoming and there full of smiling happy faces.
"My consultation with Beth was lovely, would like to thank her for listening to what I wanted and gave me great advice."
Another added: "Great service friendly staff oh and good coffee too."