Just to add - I don't need "trendy", loud music or black linen uniforms .... just someone who can really cut!

Thats easy. Check this link

http://www.glocals.com/#/guides/biz/Ghislaine/

Laurance at Grazia, rue de Prince, Geneve - just inforont of the Migros

hi, go to : les fous des ciseaux - rue lausanne, and ask for Céline.

Last but not least and this is this time a guy's advice: Look out for "Parallel" - Geneva Old City, besides the Restaurant "Trois Rives Gauches - 3RG" and ask for Joanna, who has curly hair as well and tell her that "Ralph" has recommended you - this is a 100% non-failure advice.

PS: You should then pls activate the photo so that Glocal's community sees the outcome of this event

Hi,

I have curly hair too and I suggest that you go to this salon: http://en-gb.facebook.com/pages/Geneve-Switzerland/etre-de-meche-coiffure-et-maquillage/108010264204

Nathalie is the owner and hair dresser. I never was disappointed, you can ask her whatever you want or live it to her expertise and imagination.

Ralph, I have an appointment on Friday - you had better be right!!!

Go to Carlo, RLAB salon, Place des Eaux Vives 1 - 022 736 89 30. What makes him different is that he really takes time to understand what you want. English not a problem.

I would suggest les foux du ciseau as well. Good place, especially for curly hairs and not too expensive

How did it turn out? I am desperately looking for someone who can cut curly hair! Thanks!

I now go to Céline at Les Fous de Ciseaux in the rue de Lausanne.  She cuts curly hair very well.

Thanks so much! How is she with color?

Where? With Celine At Les Fous de Ciseaux? I hope not because I just made an appointment!

Also, does Celine speak English?

Xutka, good thing is your hair looks great on that photo!

Now if I have to imagine pink ... mmm :)

I had a siimilar experience, a while ago I was blonde and I just wanted someone to fix up the roots. So I go to this trendy place next to Plain Palais. For roots i was promised 80fr. They used the most simple dye - something I could have bought in the store. They also didn't listen to the color I wanted. And get that: they couldn't even color the roots right because they washed my hair earlier. After one washing at home it looked like I hadn't done anything. On top of everything they charged me 120 fr. Insance - apparantly they used some special extra products and didnt even ask me if I wanted that stuff on my head ... :)

Anyways, just to say that I don't trust colorists in Geneva, heard other similar stories, and that point is very important: someone who listens to what you want rather than someone who thinks they know so much better what is the color for you. I wanted blond - they delivered something sandy between light brown and grey which washed away in a day

Here is my review on Celine:

If you have straight hair, she is probably great! I saw some short cuts leave her salon that looked very good.

Unfortunately, she does not speak English, so I could not really tell her what I wanted. If you have curly hair and follow the Curly Girl book on what to do with your hair (btw, I highly recommend the approach of the book), then this is not the place for you. She used a comb in my hair both when it was wet and when it was dry which damages it and makes it more frizzy. Also, she blew it dry which is also not recommended if you are trying to keep your hair healthy and not frizzy. My color turned out OK, but not great. A bit too brassy for my liking (I wanted blonde highlights).

So, I'm still looking for a good Curly Girl hairdresser if anyone knows one who has read this book:

http://www.amazon.com/Curly-Girl-Handbook-Lorraine-Massey/dp/076115678X/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1303306654&sr=1-1

Cheers,
Maya

Maya, then go to Laurence.  I've been going to her for almost 7 years.  She is now with Lieu 23eme in eaux-vives.  Speaks English - listens and good.  Salon has a bit of an alternative atmoshphere - but i enjoy it.

I heard Elita there is good as well and seen her customers look very good.

When Laurence is on vacation i go to Catherine at Tony&Guy.

If you do not want a blow dry with the cut - just tell them ahead.  Service for a cut usually includes a blow dry. 

You need to try and see who meets your needs best.

You can also try Arielle at Rayon de Couleur... she is outstanding and uses excellent natural products! 

Thanks Loula and Georgia! I will give these a try!