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“Having suffered with curly, frizzy hair for years, I went to see Oliver 12 years ago and my life changed for ever.”

He suggested chemical straightening (Yuko) which worked wonders and I’ve never looked back. Poker straight hair and very little maintenance.

Deciding I wanted a change, and some curls, I now have the Brazilian blow dry (over 8 years now) every 3/4 months. It’s removed the frizz making swimming, and hair washing a joy.

Oliver is not only an expert in these treatments, but is very professional, very reliable, very honest and a pleasure to know. I couldn’t recommend him enough and I’d be lost without him.

-  Claire C


"Oliver and his magic touch made me love my hair.”

I have very curly hair and until I met Oliver, I fought daily to tame my locks.

Before Oliver I had to compromise and choose between the health of my hair and style. Oliver has been taking care of my hair for the last 19 years, starting with Yuko and moving to Brazilian.

After all these years the quality of my hair is going from strength to strength and this is all thanks to Oliver, his unique experience and his craft.

-  Deborah J 


"Oliver is the only person I would trust with my hair and I’ve told him he can never retire!"

Oliver has been doing my hair for over 13 years! The first treatments Oliver did to tame my frizzy hair was Yuko permanent Chemical Straightening, but more recently I have had the Brazilian Blow-dry. All treatments have been excellent. I never have to wonder if it will turn out OK, I know my hair and I are in safe hands! My hair is smooth and silky now and so easy to manage.

-  Caroline S  


" Simply put, sixteen years later and Oli is still the only hairdresser I see."

Oli and I go way back! We met 17 years ago when I made an appointment at a very posh store to have the newest hair straightening process called Yuko.

There was no one better at the time and as far as I’m concerned there still isn’t.

It was a new procedure and he was the only one trained to perform it. There were queues of curly haired women lining up to have this treatment.

He is friendly, kind, incredibly helpful and professional. As for my hair, it looks great and he advises me regularly on best practice.

I could not recommend anyone more.

-  Marlene S


 
 

" He is the only person I trust with my hair."

I have been going to Oliver for over ten years for brazilian hair treatments, before that I had numerous yuko treatments with him too. Apart from being a lovely person, he is extremely professional, and the results are always absolutely fantastic! Very highly recommended.

-  Shaz


“The results are amazing. I now have a shining, curling head of hair, which is easy to manage and no longer a problem.”

I have naturally very curly/frizzy thick hair which has been challenging to manage. An introduction to Oliver changed everything. He is the ultimate professional and uses this expertise to evaluate your particular hair type and what you, as a client, would like.

I cannot recommend Oliver highly enough and am so grateful to him.

-  A E Pritchard


" Ollie does an amazing job and is honestly such nice company."

Ollie has been doing my hair for a decade now. My hair used to be short, thin, damaged and dry. I used to straighten my hair every day for 40 mins. Having the Brazilian straightening treatment freed me up and now my hair is long, thick and so soft. I look forward to our appointment every 3 months as we have great chats and my hair looks lovely afterwards.

-  Charlotte T


“I know it may sound dramatic but Oliver has changed my life!”

My hair was always frizzy and unmanageable but now it’s so easy to manage and I’ve even added a fringe, which was such a no-no before!”

-  Ali R


" I can’t live without my quarterly Brazilian blow dry!"

Oliver, thank you so much for taking such good care of my hair for the past 10 years. Without you my unruly frizzy hair would not be this smooth and heathy!

-  Caroline M


“I always say that Oliver is the most important man in my life - men come and go, but Oliver is always there through thick and thin hair - pun intended!”

Oliver has been straightening my hair for 21 years - first at Yuko System then at Harrods for the past 19 when he moved to Urban Retreat.

All I can tell you is the couple of times when I had to see someone else because of a reason or the other (including now Covid) it has never been the same - it’s like going back to sparkling wine when you had Cristal!!!

Oliver Rocks - my hair very much misses him and I miss his sunny disposition and kindness ..... the minute we get out of this covid thing I know what my first date will be !

-  Soha N


"The best hair treatment I’ve ever done."

Oliver has been doing my hair Brazilian for about four years and it’s so natural and shiny. I really love my hair, thank you Oliver.

-  Khulood A


“Oliver is in a league of his own; there is absolutely no one else I would recommend for permanent straightening treatments.”

Oliver has treated my hair for the last 7 years, and has completely transformed it. I used to have incredibly frizzy, thick, unmanageable hair that required constant straightening. From the very first treatment, I knew there was no going back. I can let my hair dry naturally, and it dries smooth and sleek - no straightening or even blow drying needed. I’d tried various keratin / Brazilian blow-dry treatments before Oliver - all had been disappointing and either not worked at all or worn off after a couple of weeks. My hair still has life (it hasn’t gone poker straight, which I didn’t want), but all frizz has been removed and the curls are loose waves. It’s been life changing, and I can’t believe I didn’t find him sooner!”

-  Jemima M


"He’s my go-to hair straightening man. I highly recommend him."

Oliver has been straightening my hair for nearly 20 years. I have never had any cause for complaint. He is always very accommodating and acts professionally at all times.

-  Tajinder G


"I am no longer a slave to my frizz. He uses the best products and always delivers a brilliant result."

Oliver is just brilliant with frizzy hair. I have disliked my hair intensely for years and finally decided to straighten it which brought me into contact with Oliver. He has transformed my life. Sounds dramatic, but before my hair was straightened I spent hours styling it. I even resorted to ironing my hair before straighteners became common (not recommended) and wore a lot of scarves and hats to combat rain or humidity. My hair literally ruled my life.

Oliver has been treating my hair for over 15 years now – first using Yuko and more recently Brazilian blow drying it. He manages home visits professionally, turns up on time and is fun company while the process takes place. On the rare occasions when I’ve been unable to get an appointment with him, I have tried two different reputable salons. One left me with burns on my scalp and the other used solution that left my hair bright yellow. I now book a quarterly treatment with Oliver, which he does for me at home.

I am hoping that one day I will grow to love my hair, but in the meantime and I wouldn’t use anyone else to straighten it.

-   Sian P


"I only have one thing to say, he’s not the cheapest, but the best never is!"

-  pAM G


“The days of spending two hours blow drying and then straightening my locks within an inch of their life are gone, instead I have that 'cool undone' vibe which remains frizz free for four months at a time.”

Back in 2013 Gwynneth Paltrow famously said a 'Brazilian' changed her life. I have to concur..... we might be talking different 'Brazilians' but nonetheless meeting Oliver was a game changer. My head of hair in my twenties was a mane to be proud of, think pre-raphaelite curls, but my hormone ravaged thirties meant I was resembling Jill in 'It's A Sin' - wonderful in the 90s, not so cool twenty years later. Oliver has transformed my locks for seven years and I wouldn't trust anyone else. Hand on heart - this Brazillian changed my life too!

-  Michelle B


“Thanks to Oliver I now have soft, shiny, straight hair that I can easily dry and style myself.”

Oliver has been doing my hair for over 16 years, first Yuko and for the last 6 years the Brazilian. I cannot speak highly enough about Oliver and his work. I used to have very thick, frizzy unmanageable hair that I was never happy with. He is the best and I would not go to anyone else. I highly recommend him.

-  EMMA H


“Over the years my hair has changed but Oliver has changed his treatment to suit my hair and kept it looking glossy and healthy.”

Oliver has been straightening my hair for 18 years and I wouldn't go to anyone else. Once my hair is straightened it's so easy to manage and looks so much better than my natural frizz. I can't recommend him highly enough.

-  Edel


“Oli is in my opinion one of the best in the world with regard to hair straightening and it is proved by his global list of clients.”

I discovered Oli almost 20 years ago when he was working in Harrods and he has been straightening my hair on a regular basis ever since.

He is an expert in both the Yuko method and the Brazilian method and I have experienced both over the years although my current favourite is Brazilian as it is kinder to my hair but is just as effective. The reason for this is that it works by coating the hair with keratin instead of restructuring the hair shaft which involves using chemicals. This is ideal for me because as I get older and need to chemically colour my hair it means that I can still straighten my hair without submitting it to further chemicals which could be damaging. Another benefit is that the Brazilian method can be reapplied more frequently than Yuko.

Basically, Oli’s skills have been a game changer for me because my hair is now so manageable – it is easier and quicker to dry, it stays looking good and straight in between washes and my life is less stressful because it is not based on what the weather is doing.

So if your hair is curly, wavy or frizzy and you want straighter smoother and shinier hair, I 100% recommend Oli, you can’t go wrong - he really is the best 😊

-  ANNE G


“My hair has never been in as good a condition as it has been under Oliver’s care.”

I have been going to Oliver for nearly 3 years for my hair treatment and I have been continually impressed by his attentiveness, expertise and professionalism. He is quite simply one of the most talented hair consultants that I have come across.

-  Madhulika T


“The first thing I will do when lockdown eases will be to book in my next treatment. I wish only the best for Oliver who is a dedicated perfectionist and has never failed to provide me with confidence that if nothing else, my hair always looks good.”

I remember reading an article about a new hair straightening system called Yuko, in a magazine while I was having my weekly blow out to tame my wild, frizzy, thick curly hair that I had always hated. The treatment was available at Harrods from a specialist called Oliver.

I decided to investigate and 20+ years later, Oliver is still maintaining and treating my hair. We moved from Yuko which I can only liken to plastic surgery in terms of boosting my confidence as it utterly transformed my appearance, to a Brazilian blow dry which I’ve been having ever since. I would never even consider having anyone else carry out the treatment as I know he is the absolute master of his trade. He has become a confidante and a friend who I have recommended to others without hesitation.

-  Juliet A


“I regularly beg him never to retire as I do not know what I would do without him. Thank you Oliver!”

Oliver has been doing my hair for over 20 years and it was the best decision I ever made. My hair has never looked better (and I regularly receive compliments) and he has always been honest about the best thing for my hair as it has changed over the years. Oliver is super skilled and very professional but also very relaxed - I look forward to seeing him for a chat.

-  Nicola G


“Literally Oliver is top at his game and matches that with his humility in what he does!”

I have had him do my hair for several years where he smooths my curls and generally takes great care of my hair. I wholeheartedly recommend anyone to use his services. You are lucky to have found him and hopefully you’ll be his client.

-  Pam F


“Oliver is very professional and I can't recommend his services highly enough.”

I have had Oliver look after my hair for 20 years now. He transformed my frizzy mop which I was straightening daily into smooth, easy care hair which drys sleek even when I'm in and out of water on holiday. A great treatment which has not damaged my hair in any way.

-  Diane B


“OLIVER DELIVERS THE BEST BRAZILIAN BLOW DRY!”

I’ve been having the Brazilian straightening treatment for over 15 years, and visited dozens of different salons, but was never completely satisfied until I discovered Oliver in 2018. I have super frizzy/Afro hair and he immediately knew how to manage and transform my locks. Not only is my hair straighter, it’s also shinier and healthier than it’s ever been. Oliver is a true professional and very meticulous. I would highly recommend his services to anyone wanting to take the plunge and do the straightening treatment.

-  Naheel


“Oliver has been doing straightening and Brazilian blowdry treatments for me for over 20 years.”

I have known him since the days he worked at the Yuko salon in Mayfair and followed him wherever he worked. He is simply the best in the field, goes above and beyond to maintain the hair in top condition like spotting colour damage or suggesting Olaplex or other treatments when I need them. I would highly recommend him.

-  priya k


“Always impeccable service from Oliver.”

He’s been straightening my hair for at least ten years and the results are always fantastic. His Brazilian Blow Dry lasts me 4 months on average and save me so much time especially as I have naturally very frizzy , dry hair.

-  chris r


“I could not recommend Oliver any more highly.”

Oliver has been doing my hair for nearly 20 years and his expertise & professionalism has always been exceptional.

My hair has never been in better condition.

5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

-  Naheel


“There is no one - literally no one - I would trust to do a Brazilian Blow-dry on my hair but Oliver.”

He has been helping to make my unruly hair manageable for years now and is someone I trust 100%. As soon as lockdown ends, he is the first person I am calling!

-  claire G


“It is a real privilege to have Oliver straighten my hair – he’s truly an expert in his field and must be one of the most experienced and talented individuals working in hair straightening today.”

Oliver has been straightening my hair since 2006 when I went to him for help fixing a disastrous fried hairdo that I’d had done elsewhere. He was completely honest with me and has only ever advised treatment options that will strengthen and maintain my hair rather than damage it further. On this occasion he straightened and treated my hair and completely fixed the problem. Oliver has been regularly straightening my hair for almost 15 years now and I wouldn’t go to anyone else. I always leave happy with shiny, dead straight hair that looks and feels amazing!

-  Abbie B


“Oliver has performed absolute magic on my hair.”

Oliver came to my rescue in 2018, when I had to chop a lot of my hair off after a very damaging experience at another salon. My sister recommended him and I’ve never looked back. Since then he’s been giving me Brazilian Blow Dry treatments every 3 to 4 months and I couldn’t be happier! My previously dry, frizzy and uncontrollable mane is now long again, smooth, much straighter and it feels so healthy! Oliver’s also great company, so my friends and I always look forward to his visits to my home. He treats 3 of us in one day so it’s a very sociable experience! Thank you for everything.

-  ALLIE N


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