Style Club

I walked by this place so many times and never gave it a second thought until my friend came at me raving about it so much that I had to give it a go.
From the outside you wouldn’t think the inside is so… patterned! I have never seen so many different patterns in the same room but it kinda works in an «I wouldn’t want my home to look like this but it’s funky» kinda way!
I booked in for a pre-​holiday trim and when I arrived was asked for my name (three different times by three different girls) and told to take a seat (despite the fact that the waiting area was completely packed and there was nowhere for me to sit). After a few minutes another girl approached me and told me that there was a problem with the system, I had been double booked and they couldn’t fit me in until an hour later… Not a great start.
However, I explained that I had other plans and couldn’t hang around so the girl said she would try to sort something for me and less than 5 minutes later I was seated with a really friendly stylist who apologised for the mix-​up. She then proceeded to have a lengthy chat with me about all my hair woes (very dramatic, I know) and all was forgiven. She listened to exactly what I wanted, gave me a great cut and offered me some really good advice (all with a big friendly smile on her face).
I have to say, first impressions weren’t great but you pulled in out of the bag Style Club and I’ll definitely be back!

The salon itself is in a great central location; and it’s VERY funky. Somewhere between a club and the inside of Barbies dream house so if your hoping for calm and zen this is not the place for you BUT everyone was so nice from start to finish– coffee on arrival and my stylist was great (Darren) — so nice about my ‘oh my god don’t cut all my hair off’ anxiety. Also; the chairs they have for washing your hair recline and massage your back– AMAZING!

A friend of mine referred me here! I made an appointment the week of for an after work haircut. This was great — these time slots usually get booked up really quickly so I was happy!
The day of I got a call to come in earlier (which means I had to request to get out of work early).
I show up to the salon, they offer to take my coat and show me where to sit. No one says where my stylist is or anything else. Someone says my name, I get up and we head to the shampoo area. Barely any words exchanged at this point. The shampoo was fine!
I am taken to a seat and I’m waiting for someone to say ‘someone will be right with you’ or ‘she’s in the middle of another cut right now but she knows you’re here’. Any communication really. Then someone starts chatting with me — the first thing ‘what do you want done today?’ My response ‘oh are you X?’ Their response ‘no’ with a ticked off look. ‘Ok I thought on the phone they said X would be cutting my hair so that’s why I’m asking’. It was like pulling teeth getting the stylist to introduce herself and say more than a few words.
I saved some haircut pics from my phone and was waiting for them to load and she asked ‘what do you want’ and I explain that I have some pics of exactly what I’m looking for but they’re taking a second. She says ‘just explain it to me’. At this point, I feel like she’s being really rude, even after coming in earlier after short notice. I try to explain it, eventually the pics load and I show her. She cuts it way shorter than the pics (they didn’t end up helping after all).
I wanted to like the Style Club more. Talking definitely isn’t required but when you’re customer facing, kindness is.
Pros: cheaper than other boutique places, offer student discount, a bunch of different stylists.

Style Club was my first salon experience in Ireland.
I made an appointment for a weekday at lunchtime as I was told I could be in and out within an hour. I went to my appointment and was seated straight away. I had a good look at the really funky interior and was offered coffee or tea. Then the stylist asked what I wanted done.
Now, I dread getting my haircut and only do it when absolutely necessary, (aka when I can pull my split ends apart to half way up the strand of hair.) I know that’s terrible but I hate losing length. I told this to the stylist and showed her a picture of the shape of the cut I wanted. I told her that I knew I’d need a bit of length off the get rid of the dead ends but I’d like to take off as little as possible.
After a heavenly shampoo, she did her thing and styled my hair. She did what i wanted and didn’t take much off the length, however I’m finding a few stray split ends still. Other than that it’s fine though and my hair looks a lot healthier.
The only thing is the price… I paid 65 for getting about ¾ inch taken off my hair. It’s a bit steep.

Well this is kinda funky isn’t it. Have you been inside here? If you haven’t, pop your head around the door. Gwan. Even if you’re not having your hair done. Just pretend you’re lost. In a psychedelic Hairspray-​style space ship, with some natty lookin stylists at the helm.
Seriously though, funky décor aside, I like the concept of this place. It’s somewhere you can go and get some seriously cool styling for events and festivals and the likes, without worrying that you’re gonna come out like you’re going to a wedding or Debs.
I went in and got a wavy blowdry for a festival I was going to, and the stylist absolutely LOADED me with dry shampoo, hairspray and so much product I was slightly afraid to be near any naked flames afterwards. This was because I asked for it to last for as long as possible, which to be fair, it did!
I guess the reason they only get three stars was because I found the receptionists a little snooty, and the price was a lot for a blowdry and style — 42 euro! Eeks.
I would go back though, so that says it all I guess!

I used to avoid anywhere with Peter Mark in the name, as I didn’t find most Peter Mark salons very good, but Style Club is completely different. There are many stylists here and so your experience may depend on who you get. I can recommend Ciara, Danielle and Chris so far. It is very bright and sometimes loud, so best avoided on days when I’m prone to migraines. Good for colour and upstyles. Friendly staff. Reasonable prices.

This is the best haircut I’ve had in Dublin — thanks to Benny, one of the senior stylists there (she is fabulous). I have very thick, curly hair and have tried and failed to get a short cut that suits me — most hairdressers go safe and end up giving me a mom cut. Not Benny though — she took the time to listen to what I wanted and took me through each step of the process. The final product was an amazing, beautifully sculpted cut that really flatters my face. Will *definitely* be going back. Was also great to just be in Benny’s company! She’s really funny and makes you feel very comfortable.

When I’m feeling a bit shit and want a change, I know that I can book in at Style Club and not only get an amazing cut and colour, but be doted on like a princess.
As a poor, recent college grad, I really appreciate it when staff don’t give you the stink eye when you ask for the student discount (shhh…I still have my old card) and only get the cheapest option. Every penny I spend at Style Club is worth it, from the endless, complimentary tea & coffee (and Bewley’s biccies… nom!), to the luxurious head massage as I nearly pass out from happiness in the massage chair. The stylists are all amazing, and will give you the unique look that you desire.
A couple months ago, I went to a new stylist and didn’t quite get the colour that I was hoping for. Not only did she go out of her way to fix it, since then, I have received over 75 euro in free colouring services to make up for the miscommunication. Style Club truly values its customers, and it is no wonder that we all keep coming back.
For student’s, a women’s hair cut is only 33 euro (Monday-​Thursday until 5pm) and is by far one of the best deals in town. Also, if you’re looking for a non-​committal pop of colour to add to your hair, try out their Colour Pops. For only 15 quid, this nourishing semi-​permanent colour (no acetone included, thank you very much) makes my hair radiate colour. Its available in several different shades, for blondes, brunettes, and dirty gingers like me. It lasts about 10 washes and fades out nicely. I currently have a cool pink streak where the red faded over a bleached bit in my hair… very fun!
Both in service and price, Style Club is the only Dublin city centre salon to consider.

Love love love this place. Have been going here for ages for cuts, and was always delighted with the result. I went in this evening with a bit of a DIY ombré disaster going on and Alex sorted me out with an amazing balayage fixer upper.
I can’t thank him and the staff enough. They’re talented and efficient and so very sound. The salon is decorated amazingly and I get such professional yet personal treatment every time. Again, thanks Alex! I’ll be back!

I’ve been going to the Peter Mark Style Club for over two years and I am usually quite happy with the service they provide. From the start the vibrant décor, loud music and the many (many) TVs reflecting in the mirror in front of where you sit were a novelty that fast wore off and something you put up in order to get a good cut at good price. But over the last 6 months my love for the place has waned.
My last appointment was expensive (95 EUR) compared to what I paid for six months ago (68.80 EUR) for the exact same service (a semi-​colour and a cut). It would appear they have removed what was a permanent 20% discount on their price list and increased the cost a little more. It’s just too big an increase for me to justify going back there.
I’m not a girlie girl, but getting my hair done is the one luxury I really look forward to. I think in the new year I will go somewhere similarly priced, but a lot more relaxed and quiet.

It was one of those days.
I arrived late, so was feeling a bit flustered (not their fault, but it didn’t add to my mood)
The stylist didn’t tell me his name.
The stylist also neglected to tell me that the chairs at the sinks recline and vibrate, so I beiefly thought either my ass was having a heart attack, or there was an earthquake.
We had the shortest consulation ever, I explained that I usually keep my hair shoulder-​length with a long layer at the end. He simply nodded and proceeded to cut looooads of my hair off.
He then told me it was his first day. He didn’t know where *anything* was and he didn’t really know how to use the hairdryer either. Not reassuring.
He was very non-​commital, I hate when hairdressers try to get loads of chat out of you, but he didn’t bother at all, he didn’t even offer to get me a magazine.
I wasn’t really impressed by his styling skills or even the way he blow-​dried my hair, it looked really mumsy. I think he realised this by the look on my face and rapidly produced some hair straighteners (well, I say «rapidly», he had to run around the salon asking everyone where they were first.)
When that was finished he disappeared again, saying he was getting some «finishing product».
He returned with a can of Elnette hairspray. Swish, huh?
He was probably just finding his feet and was maybe nervous, but he was far more intrested in people-​watching around the salon than he was in paying attention to my gruaig.
He must have had no initiation to the salon at all, he literally didn’t know where anything was.
Also, I didn’t partake of a cuppa, mainly cos their milk cartons were sitting out, they didn’t seem to have a fridge
Now, this didn’t impact me at all, but there was a young fella hanging around, I assume he was a junior/​intern, but rather than wandering around the work stations picking up towels, magazines etc, he just paced up and down the lengh of the salon looking like he was looking for a fight! It was really odd. Maybe he was self-​conscious, but it was strange.
The interior is cute and different and the vibrating chairs are cool (once you’re forewarned!) and most of the staff seemed really pleasant.
It’s a very casual/​hipster kinda salon… one of the stylists was wearing a vest top and hot pants!
I think it was just a bad combination of things on my visit, but I’ll stick to Peter Marks in the Ilac in future…

One of of the most daunting aspects of moving to a new city and settling in is finding a place to get your hair cut and styled. After trying out a few places, a co-​worker suggested I checkout Style Club and I’m so glad I did! This place is by far the best place I’ve found in Dublin to have your haircut. Stephen has been cutting and styling my hair here for the past three months and he’s done a great job listening to what I want and then suggesting what he thinks will look good.
The interior is cool, hip, and modern. The staff is always friendly, helpful, and engaging. If you’re thinking of changing your style or just getting a regular cut, I would recommend Style Club hands down.

This salon is the hipper younger sister of Peter Marks. Worth going to for the incredible décor.

This € 10 million refurbishment of the old Bruce College is the dogs! As in good! Wow, what a design space! So funky, cool, colourful and Warholian but with modern touches, LCD screens, fashion TV, Internet points and top of the range equipment and products! It really is a state of the art salon, one that Dublin badly needs and a make over that Peter Mark really needed too!
The salon is a training academy so students can cut your hair for a good 20% discount and are supervised at all times. And the price list is pretty standard even though there are new and improved Redken Hair treatments and new methods of colouring. It is € 48 for a cut, style and blow dry! Excellent!

This hair beauty salon is like a fairytale. The inside is so stylish, it looks like a funky dollhouse.
The atmosphere is so cool and the hairdressers are very nice too.