35 South Mall · Cork city centre
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A warm, non-judgmental salon in Cork city centre where individuality is nurtured. Bespoke colour, cutting and transformations from a team that listens before it lifts a pair of scissors.
Free 15-minute consultations · Halal hairdressing · Box colour correction · Ammonia-free colour
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HAIR TRANSFORMATIONS
Come in with a problem. Leave with a plan.
Colour corrections, big changes and quiet refreshes. Every one of them starts the same way — a free fifteen minutes, an honest look at your hair, and a price agreed before anyone picks up a brush.
€250
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From €30
Start with a consultation
Fifteen minutes, in person or on the phone, free. We talk through any hair concerns and make a plan for the colour and the cut before you commit to a booking.
Halal hairdressing
A dedicated halal service — keratin smoothing, advice on hard water damage and at-home care, and Great Lengths and Platinum Hair extensions, with consultations in English, Arabic and French.
Box colour, undone
Banding, brassiness, a home kit that went badly wrong. Colour correction is everyday work here — bring it in and we will map a route back.
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What people say afterwards
Ria S.
3 months ago
I would highly recommend Daria. She did exactly what I asked, styling my hair. I wanted a beach wave, so I showed her a picture of what I was looking for, and she created the perfect style that lasted for 2 days. Friendly, cool vibes in the salon. I will definitely book again when I visit Cork.
Andrea K.
3 months ago
Andrew was amazing as always – an absolute genius when it comes to hair! I'm so delighted with my colour and cut today. He really takes the time to understand exactly what you're looking for. The colour is beautiful, the cut is perfect, and I left the salon feeling so confident and refreshed. I wouldn't trust anyone else with my hair and always look forward to my appointments. Highly recommend!
Ayesha O.
4 months ago
Daria did an amazing job! She totally understood the AI picture reference I had in mind, and I’m so happy with the results. 💯 Highly recommended
Inna
6 months ago
Amazing from start to finish. Loved the consultation, I felt heard and respected which was huge for me as my hair wasn’t in great condition and other stylists had been quite condescending about it, so I really appreciate Daria’s kind approach. My appointment was great, lovely warm welcome at the start, salon is immaculate with a very relaxing atmosphere and Daria totally transformed my hair from brassy to light, bright, and uniform. It’s rare to find a salon that does airtouch highlights, and they were well worth it as the result is so flattering. Daria is very skilled at what she does. Also loved the coffee in the fancy cup! Highly recommended and will definitely be back.
Ciara L.
1 year ago
My first time getting my hair done in Cork and it was 10/10. Andrew and the rest of the staff were so welcoming and listened to exactly what I wanted whilst also giving some advice on what would be best for my hair. Would recommend!
Ksenia G.
2 years ago
Amazing salon! I was there for the first time today and Andrew cut my hair. Super professional, understood everything perfectly, he did a very stylish and glamorous haircut. Personally, Andrew is also a wonderful human being, very smart and well-read. Yes, I paid quite a lot for the haircut, but beauty can’t cost less :-) I’ll definitely be back!
Sue H.
2 years ago
Amazing hairdressers xxxxx I arrived early this morning with a terrible box colour gone terrible wrong to come out 4 hours later looking perfect. Amazing staff so friendly. So professional
I will never go anywhere else. Can't thank you enough xxxx sue
I will never go anywhere else. Can't thank you enough xxxx sue
Teresa S.
2 years ago
I have been going to Andrew for years now. I always leave with a perfect Hair Style.
Emma W.
2 years ago
Best hair cut I've had in years. Daria is extremely skilled, and understood exactly what I was looking for. Very pleasant experience at the salon overall with a nice atmosphere and thoughtful touches. I will definitely be back.
Teresa T.
2 years ago
Andrew is the best hairstylist I have ever come across in Ireland and UK. Andrew knows what you want before you even know yourself. He is excellent, he is a master his his art! Thanks Andrew loving my hair again today ❤️
Alice H.
2 years ago
It was my time at the salon, I chose it because of all the positive reviews and oh my goodness I am so happy!
Daria was so lovely and patient with my explaining of what I wanted and I am delighted with how my hair looks. I’m looking forward to going back!
Daria was so lovely and patient with my explaining of what I wanted and I am delighted with how my hair looks. I’m looking forward to going back!
Not So Dumb Blonde B.
4 years ago
Getting your hair done at Carbon is such a lovely experience even when it's busy at Xmas. Daria has cut and coloured my hair and she's actually so incredible...listens to you gives advice and it's such a perfectionist and great attention to detail. I already have my next cut booked. Thanks so much I feel like a new human!
Luzia L.
4 years ago
Great service. Andrew was really good, I really liked his suggestions and I'm glad I went with it. He was amazing with my 4 year old daughter, she loved going to the hairdresser for the first time and ended up with a nice haircut. Amazing experience. Will definitely come back and recommend the place for sure.
Anais C.
4 years ago
It’s always a pleasure to go to the salon. The staff is warm, friendly and welcoming.
Thanks to Andy for your amazing skills and personality!! I have never been disappointed with my highlights, cut and styling! I highly recommend Carbon hair design! (They also make a great coffee ☕️)
Thanks to Andy for your amazing skills and personality!! I have never been disappointed with my highlights, cut and styling! I highly recommend Carbon hair design! (They also make a great coffee ☕️)
Ceren T.
4 years ago
Daria did such an amazing job on my curly hair. After listening to what I wanted she spent hours on my colour and cut just so that I would be happy with the end result. You could tell she had worked with curly hair before as my hair turned out so natural looking and exactly the colour I wanted. Couldn't recommend her more to any fellow curlys or anyone else who just wants the best service and finish. Will definitely be coming to this hairdresser again!
April Nash N.
4 years ago
Lovely staff, experience was great. Daria did an amazing job colouring, cutting and styling my hair. Took good care to understand what I wanted. Fun and relaxed environment too! I am delighted with my results thank you x
ON THE SHELF
Ireland’s flagship salon for Eleven Australia
We have gone all in on one brand rather than stocking a shelf of compromises. Eleven Australia is organic, cruelty-free and sulfate-free, and it is what we use on every head of hair that sits in our chairs — so the finish you leave with is the finish you can keep at home.
Organic · Cruelty-free · Sulfate-free
