we are the REMEDY

2011-09-08T00:24:00.000-07:00

Allow me if you will to be all hairdressy' technical for a bit.

Those of you who visit the salon will be aware that we don't use the clippers much. In fact Chris never uses them. I (Si) will, the other guys will have a play now and then but not that often.

There is nothing wrong with using clippers, they are a great tool and some great barbers will swear by them, their particular type of work requires them. 'Barber B' for example couldn't create his stunning work without them.

Some of our new clients use the phrase 'As short as you can with the scissors'. In other words 'Not as short as clippers.' We explain to the client it isn't about how long or short we can go with the scissors, it's about the finish.

A technique called 'scissor over comb' is used to create a very short style without clippers. A barber who has mastered this technique can go as short as if using clippers. Certainly down to a grade 1.

Using scissors gives a subtle softness to really short hair. And it is subtle, but it's there!!

Another reason we aren't so clipper happy at Remedy is that we feel scissor over combing is a dying art and skill, which can take years to master. We mastered it and we aint letting it go.

I should point out though, some of the best barbers on the planet use clippers most of the time. And they are incredibly good.

Most of these guys have mastered a clippering technique which, if your lucky i'll tell you about another day.

lucky you.!?

2011-08-29T06:30:00.000-07:00

So, remember me mentioning Joe? Joe started our 1 to 1 15 week course at the Academy. He is now half way through. What can we say about him.....A natural to say the least. Half way through and he's well on the way. I don't mean well on the way to being an average barber. I mean well on the way to being a really good barber!! We are doing some really detailed and skilled work with him at the moment. I'd even go as far to say advanced work. I know many (!) barbers, who have been doing it a long time who aren't at his level. A very interesting second half of the course coming up. We are just wondering how good can we get him....

Happy Birthday to Remedy

2011-05-10T10:52:00.000-07:00

Well we made it. 5 years of Remedy.

We would just like to say a huge big thank you to all our loyal and great customers.

I (Si) have been in this game for over twenty years, and never have i worked in a salon with such a great clientele. True. THANKYOU.

We look forward to being your hairdressers for the next 5 years.

Remedy Hairdressing Academy Learners

2011-04-25T09:00:00.000-07:00

We have recently been sending off a couple of new learners with a graduation certificate. Victoria and Kate have just completed our 4 day- course and it was our pleasure to have them in the Academy.

Victoria came with very little basic skills and after completion we are sure she will be very successful in her BBC career as stylist.

Kate was a very fast learner and got the grasp of traditional barbering in such a short time. (despite that the boys at our Leeds Hairdressing Academy were very keen to teach her a couple more extra days!!)

It seems that working in the Academy not only improves our learner's skills, but it has also a great impact on the quality of our own hairdressing. We are certainly raising the game on the shop floor. As stylist we at times need to get back to basics. Teaching does that.

We are now awaiting our 15 week course to begin. A guy called Joe has invested in a 15 week course. He has had no experience at all in barbering or any kind of hairdressing. Should be interesting, really looking forward to the experience!

Remedy Hairdressing Academy Launch

2010-12-28T02:39:00.000-08:00

The Christmas fever is over and we are now making the New Year's resolutions.
We are entering the 5th year of our trading by celebrating the launch of our own Hairdressing Academy (www.remedyhairdressingacademy.com). At the moment the Academy is primarily focusing on offering training in gents hairdressing.
The Academy was Si's and Chris's joint idea, who feel they can share their excellent skills they acquired during their fantastic careers.
The Academy offers variety of courses from a 1-day course through to a 12- week courses. One to one courses are also available.

The Remedy Hairdressing Academy is offering a discount of 20% if you enroll before the end of January.
To book your place please ring: 0113 3804912 or email: info@remedyhairdressingacademy.com

Artwork in Remedy Hairdressing

2010-12-12T13:01:00.000-08:00

Remedy Hairdressing, first salon-gallery in Leeds

2010-11-25T13:40:00.000-08:00

Remedy has always had a soft spot for art. From illustrations to photography, oil paintings and sketches we have had many exhibitions on in the salon which have proved very popular amongst our clientele.

That's why we have decided to make a real go of it. We have submitted a call for artist and very soon we have been met with a great response from many talented artists and photographers.

From today you are able to view the gorgeous work by Timothy Munsey, Johnny Ackers, Laura Hickey and other artists.

It's our 4th birthday today

2010-05-08T01:47:00.000-07:00

Remedy Hairdressing is celebrating 4th birthday today!
During that time a lot happened: we have opened our doors to the ladies, hired 6 excellent stylists, opened a beauty lounge and became one of the busiest salons in town.

We would have never made it without the support of our loyal customers though, so thank you to all of you!

Si and Chris

Mother's Day Offer

2010-03-05T05:57:00.001-08:00

Remedy Welcomes Beauty Lounge

2010-02-25T04:53:00.000-08:00

Worst Tattoo Competition - Win a free hair appointment

2010-01-23T07:25:00.000-08:00

This one belongs to Jake, one of our stylist. We think it's pretty bad, but you may know some even worse ones. Please email pictures of worst tattoos to us, so we can publish them. The worst tattoo owner (or the person who emails the pictures) gets a free cut & blow dry.
Please email your pictures to remedyhairdressing@yahoo.co.uk

(please send pictures no bigger than 1MB)

Christmas and New Year Opening Hours

2009-12-14T12:30:00.000-08:00

Please note our Christmas & New Year opening hours:

Wednesday, 23rd Dec: 9am - 6pm
Thursday, 24th Dec: closed
Friday, 25th Dec: closed
Saturday, 26th Dec: closed
Sunday, 27th Dec: closed

Monday, 28th Dec: 9am - 6pm
Tuesday, 29th Dec: 9am - 6pm
Wednesday, 30th Dec: 9am - 6pm
Thursday, 31st Dec: 9am - 1pm
Friday, 1st Jan: closed
Saturday, 2nd Jan: 9am - 5pm
Sunday, 3rd Jan: closed

re opening on Monday

New Exhibition at Remedy Hairdressing

2009-12-05T07:55:00.000-08:00

Ok, there was not a lot of updates recently, because we have been busy.
Since the floor swap in July our female clientele seems to have doubled which is keeping us all on the shop floor all the time and we have also launched our new website recently (remedyhairdressing.com). The website has been receiving a very good feedback. If you want to share your opinion with us please email us at: remedyhairdressing@yahoo.co.uk

Only this week there has been a launch of a new exhibition at Remedy. The original illustrations created by a successful artist and designer Nina Hunter (ninahunter.com) have been inspired by the story of Alice In Wonderland.
Nina, graduated with a MA at The Academy Of Arts, has been trained in traditional techniques such as etchings, figurative drawing and oil painting, but has recently been exploring the art of digital illustration.

The digital collage, a relatively new art form is a combination of a skilled hand and modern technology.
The carefully chosen elements of fantasy often with a female figure as the focal point draw you in the wicked and wonderful world of fairytale.

The illustrations are available to buy for £40 each.

Remedy welcomes Jerry from Cactus Hair

2009-07-10T06:29:00.000-07:00

Remedy Hairdressing is pleased to announce that Jerry Holmes has joined our team of talented stylists.

Jerry, previously Cactus Hair Salon owner where he worked for the past 9 years has moved across the road to permanently become member of Remedy Hairdressing. Jerry has been trading in Leeds for over 25 years and by offering excellent service in ladies hair he gained himself a respectable opinion and an extensive clientele.

Now, employing very talented four ladies and three gent's hairdressers Remedy Hairdressing can genuinely admit to having one of the best set of stylists in town.

Since Remedy opened in 2006 as a salon offering exclusively gents haircuts the male part downstairs was always flourishing. The salon being a completely new brand with it's unique character and offering the highest standards of haircutting quickly became very strong, competing even with Leeds' long established businesses. The ladies part though found it for some reason much harder.

Now with the joined forces we believe that the difficult days are over. To celebrate the forthcoming two-year anniversary of the ladies part, Remedy has redecorated and swapped the floors around to make it more friendly for women. And, don't tell anyone, but I have heard that there is also a party coming!

To make your appointment please ring: 0113 380 4912

Stylists who currently for at Remedy Hairdressing: Si, Chris, Nik (Slater), Hayley, Dave, Nick (Ward) & Jerry (+ Claire on Saturdays)

Happy Birthday Remedy

2009-05-05T05:47:00.000-07:00

The concept of Remedy Hairdressing was born in August 2005 and after quick 10 months of thinking the salon opened its door to the public on the Eight of May 2006.
The idea evolved basing mainly on what we didn’t want the salon to become, creating a strong foundation for what it is today. We decided that it is the quality music and a friendly and relaxed ambiance that makes the customers return every time rather then marble floors and high- tech equipment.
To create a recognized brand from nothing on a very competitive market was very hard. We have seen new salons open and shut down in our history and there were times when we thought we wouldn’t make it. It is only after three years of hard and intense work we can finally relax and admit in quiet voice that it’s going to be alright. Of course a massive “thank you” goes to all our customers who have been sticking with us and to family and friends who helped us to get through.
With no doubt we will be celebrating our 3rd birthday in a loud style. Join us at Sela Bar on the 16th May 2009 at 9:30pm.
See you there!

Fools' Day

2009-03-23T11:50:00.000-07:00

Although first of the fourth, April Fool's day it is not. With a whole measure of seriousness we would like to welcome new stylist to our team.
Very talented and with a huge passion for hairdressing, Nick will be the youngest member of Remedy staff.
He started training to be a hairdresser at the age of 16 and with an outstanding graduation he went on to gain himself an excellent reputation at Westrow Hairdressing where he previously worked.

Nick will be joining Remedy on Wednesday, 1st of April.
For appointments please ring: 0113 3804912

2009-03-14T04:07:00.000-07:00

2009-01-29T06:33:00.000-08:00

At remedy we love music, a huge variety of styles of music get a play in our salon on a daily basis.
Each month we will post new playlists of some of the music you are likely to hear in the salon and some not entirely salon friendly music we like also.

CHRIS'S FUNK N BLUES PLAYLIST

1. IKE & TINA TURNER - WHOLE LOTTA LOVE
2.FUNKADELIC - MOMMY' WHATS A FUNKADELIC?
3.CANNED HEAT - EVIL WOMAN
4.US 1979 - YESTERDAYS FOLKS
5.THE METERS - CISSY STRUT
6.THE ROLLING STONES - STRAY CAT BLUES
7.CHUCK CARBO - CAN I BE YOUR SQUEEZE
8.GRAHAM CENTRAL STATION - HAIR
9.HOUND DOG TAYLOR & THE HOUSE ROCKERS - LETS GET FUNKY
10.JOHN FAHEY - DANCE OF THE INHABITANTS

DAVE'S PLAYLIST

1.TOOTS & THE MAYTALS - ITS YOU
2.SELECTOR - ON MY RADIIO
3.THE BEAT - MIRROR IN THE BATHROOM
4.THE KINGSMEN - LOUIE LOUIE
5.BAD MANNERS - LIP UP FATTY
6.JOY DIVISION - TRANSMISSION
7.TOOTS & THE MAYTALS - 54-46
8.ELLA FITZGERALD & LOUIE ARMSTRONG - TENDERLY
9.FRANK SINATRA - PLEASE BE KIND
10.WHITE STRIPES - FELL IN LOVE WITH A GIRL

It's Brillyant

2009-01-11T08:20:00.000-08:00

It was only by chance I was working late last Wednesday missing the dinner my missus cooked. Working slowly through haircut of this guy, who hasn't been in the salon before I really wished I didn't have to do it so late. But work is cash and someone has to do the late nights, so I was cutting away enjoying the interesting conversation.
Will, my client who lives in London was in Leeds for business. He happened to notice through the mirror some of the Tony's artwork that was displayed on our walls. As it turned out he was very interested in modern art and immediately fell in love with his pictures. Being unable to decide which one was his favourite, bought the remaining eight pieces.

Tony will be well chuffed when he finds out about the success of his exhibition at Remedy!
"Brillyant!" as Tony would say.

by Si

Remedy on New Briggate

2009-01-02T13:08:00.000-08:00

New Briggate in Leeds hasn't always been associated with a cultural part of town. With so many take-aways, taxi stands and night clubs it used to be more a place of ever busy nightlife.
In the recent years though according to the City Council's plan to give it a more refined feel, the image of New Briggate is changing. The Grand Theatre has been renovated, the takeaways have moved across the road, a new Gallery 42 has opened and the restored units of the Grand Theatre building are now available to rent.
The presence of Remedy Hairdressing has also influenced the feel of the street. Apart from the fact that over the last two and half years it has established itself as a successful, independent hairdressing salon offering a high standard of service, Remedy is also involved in Leeds' Art Scene by displaying local artists' work in the salon.
There has been several successful exhibitions before and currently a selection of work by a Leeds individual is decorating the salon's walls. Tony has been a friend and a customer of remedy from the very beginning. His work is very distinguished and features mainly drawings. The humour of the sketches is known to all customers of Remedy and those who haven't heard of Tony are invited to see his work at the salon.

New Briggate Brass

2008-12-21T08:43:00.000-08:00

Last night there was a first Annual Brass Band Carol Service at Sela Bar.
The concert was organized by Si Hunter of Remedy, who was playing the tuba. Their repertoire consisted of traditional carols which sounded soft and melodious in the warm environment of Sela Bar. Despite the fact that there has never been any events like this in the bar, the band were warmly received and Mark, the owner of Sela has already booked them for next year.
We would like to thank all Remedy clients who supported the band.

The shave: a brief explanation of what we do, what we use and how we do it. By Dave Peel

2008-11-27T13:49:00.000-08:00

When doing a shave time is taken to ensure that we take great care of your skin. To do this we make sure that at Remedy we use only the finest quality products. Our chosen range is AMERICAN CREW.
The first step is to exfoliate your face using a mild facial scrub. We then soften the skin and beard by using hot towels with essential oils. After applying a high quality shaving cream in order to keep the beard soft, a straight razor (cut throat razor) is used to leave you with a clean comfortable shave.
The treatment is complete after we apply a cooling moisturiser to prevent that razor burn feeling sometimes associated with a close shave.
We are sure you will leave the chair feeling relaxed and refreshed.

We do shaves

2008-11-26T14:37:00.000-08:00

Since October Remedy has expanded and we now have a new member of the team, Dave Peel. Not only is Dave dab hand with the scissors, he is also skilled with the cut throat razor.
We are now offering shaves at Remedy. The Real Shaves.
Cleansing, hot towels etc... the ultimate shaving experience.

Enjoy this great, relaxing 35 minute treatment for £17.
Give us a ring on 0113 3804912 to find out more.

Remedy on New Briggate

2008-11-24T15:12:00.000-08:00

The salon opened in May 2006 and has been run successfully by two partners Simon Hunter and Chris Walkinshaw.