David Marshall School of Hairdressing

I’ll admit, my hair is one of those things I am VERY particular about. This includes who I let touch it when cutting is needed. I’ve had some bad hairdressing experiences in the past, which makes me nervous every time I try a new salon. Needless to say, when I went here, it was the first time I’d had my hair cut in Ireland EVER. I always waited until I flew home to the states to have my hairdresser back home cut it. However, I was in desperate need of a trim. After hours of reading and re-​reading reviews of places near my area, I decided to give this place a try. Also, because who can turn down a cut and tint for 60 euros?!
When I arrived, I was asked about three different times if I was there for an appointment at the school, or at the David Marshall salon. I was eventually sat down and a student asked me what I was interested in doing with my hair. After explaining what I wanted, she first brought over her course instructor who was supervising the hair cuts. She explained to him what I had mentioned, and he began quizzing her on how she would achieve this goal. He also began quizzing her about what specifically was about my current cut that was making me not like it. He then showed her how to achieve the cut. She then brought over her course instructor supervising hair colour, and explained what I had asked for. She then quizzed the student about how she would achieve the colour to confirm she would do it properly. I have to admit, I kind of liked this part (1) because I felt more comforted that the student knew what she was doing, and (2) it was kind of interesting learning about it for myself.
Throughout the hair cut, as each section was finished (I have an insane amount of hair), her course instructor would cover over and make sure she was continuing to follow the plan of action correctly. At the end, she blow dried and styled my hair really really nicely. I have to admit, I absolutely love my hair cut and will definitely be going back here again. Getting your hair cut in Dublin is so expensive, so it’s nice for the cost. But it’s also nice knowing that there are several course directors constantly monitoring the work the students are doing. Now if only there was a way I could get the same student each time… ha ha.

100 Euro for a Tint, Cut, and a Blow Dry (all by the same stylist) — now THAT’S a wonderful price for a lovely job on my locks!
From the moment I walked in and was handed a cup of peppermint tea and a copy of Vogue, I felt right at home in this salon. And, my stylist (Sarah) listened to me and added her suggestions as well — which is a nice balance when it comes to taking on a new client.
The salon sits right on a corner in the City Center area so you can check out passersby and, better yet, get a bite to eat or a cocktail after you depart. Now you’re ‘all dressed up with so many places to go’!

Ok ok, everything I said before still stands, but my last visit there has forced me to lower my glowing 5 star rating…
A cut and colour (and nothing too fancy mind you) stole 6 whole HOURS from my life. 6 hours in a hairdresser! Wow… just a warning — don’t make plans after your appointment, because more than likely you will have to change them.

I am right with you on this one Jo, this place is awesome and I have been coming here for over 12 years now! I never once had to bring in a photo here and tell the students what I wanted as they always now exactly what will suit my hair type, face and life style. They are really nice here too and I always have a laugh with the stylist, who actually want to chat with you none of this ‘going anywhere nice on your holliers’ crap! I always come out of here happy and feeling and looking great!