SEI Hairdressers

My hair is difficult. It never stays the way anyone puts it, it doesn’t behave the way I want it, and many different hairdressers have had different ideas on how to deal with it. But, much like my hair, most hairdressers don’t listen to what I want. Some hairdressers get so enamoured with my natural curls that I end up looking like Sandy at the end of Grease. I’ve come to know my delinquent mop quite well over the years, and what will work for its wild and curly ways… but often I find stylists don’t listen, determined to tame the beast.
Lucky for me, I have a lovely hairdressers across the street from my home who listen to my needs! I’ve been many times now, and my hair always looks great afterwards. On this occasion, I needed my hair chopped. Recently, my locks have been less than luscious — they have been unhealthy, lots of broken, wild flyaways, and generally requiring a bit of TLC. A rescue operation was needed, which meant I had to say farewell to my long tresses. It just so happened that I was also heading to a family get together for my aunt’s birthday, so I needed my hair to look good and for the style to last.
So I had a sit down to discuss my (extensive) needs to one of the ladies in SEI — I forget her name, sadly — and we agreed a shoulder-​length style was best to allow for springiness… my hair can be very springy; it never stays straight, but will take a soft curl. The lady who worked on my hair listened to me, offered a couple of suggestions, and actually did what I asked! And magic happened! My hair looked classy, and almost vintage. It was a miracle! Stayed nice all night long, too.
If you’re in Shawlands and in need of some hair TLC, this is the place to go. And the banter’s pretty good, too! :)

my hairdressers ! this place is well under rated!!! all the girls are great and are brill at making your hair look fabby!
every customer is valued (although some of them are Oaps, i know the girls that work there would love some new customers to give them a boost and make them realise they’re amazing and they have a great little place!!! girls get 2 S E I, they have some great deals! guys too!!!

Tucked away from the main street, and with a plethora of special offers and late opening hours advertised on the signs, SEI is a saloon that offers good value across a wide range of hair related services. It aims at a slightly hipper clientele than most, with plenty of colours and stylings. It never seems terribly busy, and does not insist on appointments for most days.
Early in the week is best, since that has the most offers.