Simone Thomas – Westbourne

Westbourne, Dorset

I cannot recommend the lovely Sharelle enough- she is amazing at what she does. I was very nervous about having something new done to my hair but she sat down with me and gave me the time to explain to her what I wanted doing. She taught me loads about how to keep my hair healthy and how to use the Oloplex products. I came out the salon feeling super confident and good about myself. Thank you, thank you, thank you Sharelle- I am forever grateful!! I’ve recommended you to everyone I know! And thanks for going to the effort of digging out the hot chocolates and making me one! X

Best blow dry and lovely stylist

I decided to revert to my naturally curly hair after straightening it for 15 years. After a few months and still not completely happy, I decided maybe a good, curly cut would help. Researched for a salon that specialised in curly hair and found Simone Thomas. When I visited the salon for a consultation, my first request was that I wanted more defined curls and was told they could help. It wasn't until I got to the till to book an appointment, I was told I had to leave a £50 deposit as I wanted a cut and highlights, by then didn't feel I could say no. The salon was clean and smart but I wasn't given any tips with regards to styling or drying my hair, it was done exactly as I do it at home but I wasn't asked how I did it. The hairdresser didn't even ask where I have my parting so she cut it as if I had a centre parting so now when I style it with my parting at the side (where I've always had it), one side of layers are shorter than the other side. By the time I got home my hair was a horrible fluffy mess. A colleague actually asked the following day what I'd done with my hair as it looked so dry. Not what you want to hear after an expensive trip to a hairdresser. When I contacted the salon I was invited back for a luxury treatment. Thought a big shot of moisturiser would help tremendously. Again, I was given no advice on how to manage my transitioning hair and again by the time I got home my hair was completely flyaway. If anything, the luxury treatment has made my hair even worse. Very disappointed and came very close to straightening it again but I'm going to stick with it and keep trying but won't be returning to this salon.

I decided to revert to my naturally curly hair after straightening it for 15 years. After a few months and still not completely happy, I decided maybe a good, curly cut would help. Researched for a salon that specialised in curly hair and found Simone Thomas. When I visited the salon for a consultation, my first request was that I wanted more defined curls and was told they could help. It wasn't until I got to the till to book an appointment, I was told I had to leave a £50 deposit as I wanted a cut and highlights, by then didn't feel I could say no.The salon was clean and smart but I wasn't given any tips with regards to styling or drying my hair, it was done exactly as I do it at home but I wasn't asked how I did it. The hairdresser didn't even ask where I have my parting so she cut it as if I had a centre parting so now when I style it with my parting at the side (where I've always had it), one side of layers are shorter than the other side. By the time I got home my hair was a horrible fluffy mess. A colleague actually asked the following day what I'd done with my hair as it looked so dry. Not what you want to hear after an expensive trip to a hairdresser. When I contacted the salon I was invited back for a luxury treatment. Thought a big shot of moisturiser would help tremendously. Again, I was given no advice on how to manage my transitioning hair and again by the time I got home my hair was completely flyaway. If anything, the luxury treatment has made my hair even worse. Very disappointed and came very close to straightening it again but I'm going to stick with it and keep trying but won't be returning to this salon.

Wonderful service from Paula today! We decided to go with a slightly different colour than usual and I am sooo pleased with the results! She really does know her stuff! I’ve had so many compliments about my hair this week. Thankyou Paula and Simone Thomas salon Westbourne. A first class service!

I always have a good time when I’m having my haircut at Simone’s Salon! Love the atmosphere, the music, the coffee and of course the service. I highly recommend it! And of course, Erica is the best

Really nice friendly atmosphere, loved the decor and Vanessa’s colouring and cutting was excellent, exactly as I requested. It was my first visit and I am very impressed.

Love my hair from the cut to the blow dry. Thank you so much Jo!

Fantastic service by Paula . Your salon is always so welcoming and coming to you is such a treat ! Paula always does an outstanding job and never fails to deliver a great haircut and colour .,

Absolutely wonderful service start to finish. Jo listened to me, worked so hard for 4.5hours and earned every penny! It’s a beautiful salon, well managed and calm. Lovely, proper wash and blow dry too.

Nicest person ever to deal with my hair loss issue. Fantastic hair peice.

Georgie has immense patience. She shows real interest and understanding. Hair loss is no fun, but, she makes the whole process enjoyable supplying answers to problems. Lots of thanks.

Losing your hair as a woman is horrendous but with Georgie s help I always leave the salon feeling like a million dollars. Thank you for all your great advice .

Georgie has been brilliant with helping me to find a wig/hairpiece. She has taken her time to show me what is available and made me feel at ease. There are lots of options and she is very informative.

Super excited to start on these, new year new me ( and approaching the big 50). Thicker longer hair, improved skin, more energy here we come ... menopause move out the way Simone Thomas wellness plan is coming for you.

I am totally BLOWN AWAY!!! For anyone whom has not met Simone then I feel very sorry for you. She not only knows what she\'s talking about but is one of this worlds most caring and thoughtful people I have ever met. I have been taking these supplements now for 3 weeks. If I look at a photo of me from back then, remember what I was eating, feeling and what my skin looked like, then you would not say I was the same person.

I\'ve been taking my FeelingFine supplements just over a month now and I can\'t get over how much fuller my hair feels! I had massive thinning in the front section of my hair before but not anymore.My skin glows, no more bloating after eating my favourite foods and feeling more energized in my normal day to day,which is a bonus having a 5 week old and 2 yr old to run after.Thank you Simone, your a beautiful human and I think you mastered it!!

Four months ago, without any apparent reason, my hair started falling out in large amounts, my clothes were covered in hair as it was shedding continually this was most upsetting and embarrassing and when I washed or brushed my hair it came out in large amounts, I had never had any problems with my hair before and it was becoming very thin, I was devasted and worried that if it continued falling out at that rate I would soon have hardly any hair left.. I went to see Simone at her Westbourne salon, she was so knowledgeable and reassuring, after examining my hair and scalp and discussing my health she said my hair loss was probably a result of the very bad bout of flu I had suffered a few months earlier. She gave me Super Green and Everyday Wellbeing supplements to take and Nioxin Shampoo for my hair. She recommended tablets for me to take to assist with hair regrowth., I felt so much better just from going through my problem with Simone and within one week of taking the supplements my hair loss was greatly educed, this reduction in hair loss continued for the next three weeks until by week 4 I wasn\'t losing any hair at all and joy of joys, I could feel lots of new hair growth. My hair is lovely and thick again and my hair loss has stopped. Simone is so knowledgeable and reassuring, I would recommend anyone with hair loss problems to go and see her and trust her advice and the amazing supplements she has created.

Given the opportunity to try this salon has been a wonderful experience, the staff meet and greet with a smile, made to feel welcome, offered a drink. Stylist sits and asks what you would like doing with your hair, makes suggestions for you to consider, the products used to wash and condition hair are wonderful, extras put onto the hair and help with styling and told what they are using and why. Time taken to blow dry and style hair, was delighted with mine, had photographs taken. I left feeling extremely happy with the whole experience and would most certainly recommend this Salon to everyone. From the moment you walk in till time you leave you are made to feel welcome

Warm and welcoming! Friendly staff! Absolutely lovely atmosphere