Coda Hairdressing

I have never been so compelled to write a positive review (or any review) of a hairdresser before. I just got my hair cut and restyled here yesterday and I can honestly say it’s the best hair cut I’ve ever had! This was a major change for me too, it wasn’t just a little trim that anyone could have done correctly. I went from shoulder length to a slightly asymmetrical pixie cut and I couldn’t be happier with the result!
I’ve been visiting Glasgow for a few months already and I walk by Coda every day and noticed they accept walk-​ins (standby appointments), so I thought why not give them a try? I first checked out reviews and others places in the area, but they seemed like the right kind of atmosphere and price for me. I don’t really enjoy stuffy or stuck-​up high end hair salons, as I always feel out of place and uncomfortable. That was not the case at Coda at all.
When I first walked up those stone stairs to get to the actual salon that looks over Sauchiehall Street I was a bit nervous (trying new hairdressers is always a big deal, you know!). They didn’t have any immediate time open, but I was asked to come back in 45 minutes and they could take me. When I got back I was greeted and taken to the chair right away by a long haired gentleman. I have never had my hair cut by a man before so this was new to me. I showed him the pictures of the pixie cut I wanted and he talked over a few of the details with me just to make sure we were both on the same page. Then he started to cut the length and the hair came flying off!
I have never seen a hairdresser so meticulous and detail oriented about their work. It was a complete pleasure to have him cut my hair. I could tell that he didn’t leave one single hair untouched and everything was done with absolute precision. Even the messy look I wanted styled at the end was a completely controlled chaos. He placed each tuft of hair exactly how he wanted it to make it absolutely perfect. I honestly wish I had gotten his name so I could mention him directly, but he’s tall with long hair and tattoos, very nice, and obviously amazing at what he does!
I can not speak for any other hairdressers there, but if they’re anything like him then you’re in good hands with any of them. I would most certainly recommend this place to anyone looking for a fresh and edgy new cut, because that’s exactly what I got. On top of all that it was only £25 and I was informed they offer free fringe trims for returning clients. How can anyone pass that up?
The only thing that bums me out about this whole experience is that I’ll be leaving soon and won’t get to have them as my regular hairdresser. What a shame!

Relaxed salon with funky, friendly staff. My stylist Yvette was lovely and really attentive. Got exactly the cut id requested during our consultation and she spent a lot of time styling my new look. Reasonably priced at £25 cut and blow dry (special offer) with an added bonus of free fringe trims for clients. They regrettably don’t take cards but it won’t stop me going back. Lovin my funky, textured cut :)

Coda, I have walked past for years too scared to change hairdressers. Aren’t we all though, hair is a funny thing that you don’t want to mess up, and once you trust someone with it, it is certainly very difficult to trust another again. Well that’s the predicament I find myself in all the time.
Fortunately when I was walking past Coda one day, I noticed the ‘standby appointment £25′ sign in the window and thought, yeah I could get my hair cut. So went in and got it done. The guy that cut my hair really listened to what I wanted and continuously talked me through what they were doing, it was great, I felt like I was in safe hands.
Great cut, great chat, good price.

Coda is an understatedly cool hair salon sitting just above Sauchiehall St. It seems to specialise in hair design tailormade to your tastes. While the staff all have unbearably sexy hair and seem to know their stuff when it comes to popular trends, they can also create haircuts that verge away from the norm, or are inkepping with a timeless theme.
It’s a very relaxing hair salon to get your hair cut in. Although it shouldn’t be a stressful experience, certain salons can often make it that way, so I appreciate this salon’s living room appearance and the laid back manner of the staff. I came in here in the middle of a Saturday afternoon to get my hair highlighted but they still made time for me despite my lateness in making a standby appointment. I surfaced from the salon having the most unique set of highlights I’ve probably ever had but I like the fact the stylist took my hair into his own hands and used his imagination a bit. My hair looked really cool and unusual, and I liked the guy’s advice and willingness to also listen to what I wanted to happen to the cut. The guy that cut my hair was also really accomodating without being gratingly loud and chatted to me for ages about books and common interests.
Coda’s a really hip place to try out a new look but also a very grown-​up, chilled out salon full of friendly, approachable staff. Its nice atmosphere and comfy, classy leather chairs relax you so you can enjoy the experience of getting your hait cut rather than dreading it. Great if you’re looking for a change or just a high quality trim. For all that, it’s not even that expensive!