Choppa's Hair & Beauty Salon, Canning Vale

Choppa's is an unpretentious shopfront hairdresser in a small non-descript set of shops in a busy industrial zone - but don't let that put you off.

Like a great sculptor who reveals the angel trapped in a shapeless block of marble, the woman (lady!) who cut my hair today managed to turn a grisly, balding truck driver into a regular prince. Magic. And no royal price tag for the favour; I paid less than half what I would in the city, or just over half what I'd pay at my usual renowned barber in Applecross. I really enjoyed myself too, and got every bit as good a haircut as in a posh salon. Frankly, I didn't expect that: Choppa's is famous for its $10 working-man's buzz cut. What a pleasant surprise to discover that these people can actually cut as well.

Another thing: you know that song, "R.E.S.P.E.C.T."? A woman made it famous, but a man wrote it - for his wife: Otis Redding. The point being, that men thrive when women (especially their wives) respect them; in fact - if they had to - most men would do without love, as long as they got the respect. Well, I no longer have a wife, but I got respect at Choppa's today.

I walked off the street without an appointment and didn't even make it to the waiting seats. She was onto me like a long lost friend after two steps in the door: friendly, attentive, genuine - and not shy at all. She looked me right in the eye and we were laughing before I hit the cutting chair and got comfortably tucked in. The degree of personal attention was amazing; lots of face-to-face eye contact from go to whoa. Intelligent, principled conversation as well. And men, here's something impressive: she listened as well as she spoke. She actually forgot herself at the end and showed me the back of the haircut twice with the mirror, because she was paying so much attention to what I was saying to her. Refreshing stuff.

She was like the good bartender from an old Frank Sinatra number: part smooth operator, part wise counsellor and home-spun philosopher, part sympathetic friend - tact, compassion, simple, fluent good humour, and that homely common touch.

Despite my being a bit of a quiet introvert I had no difficulty talking freely with this light-hearted lady. We actually had a meaningful conversation about religion and the state of the world today. When she first combed my hair I said, "I don't usually part it there." No problem; no unchangeable agenda to overcome. She simply handed me the comb and said, "Show me how you do it." It was all so easy-going.

I even got a warm smile from the attractive lady customer sitting next to me when my hairdresser deftly and discreetly included her in our fun towards the conclusion of my sitting.

Go to Choppa's if you want a decent haircut at a fair price, in the company of a competent and charming lady who hasn't lost touch with her delightful feminine side.

I am absolutely thrilled to have found a fantastic hairdresser not too far from home that fits my budget. Thanks to Christine and her team for making me feel great again. You've done an amazing job with my hair and trust me, I will be back! (especially now I know where you are located :-)

Highly recommend to everyone.

It's the best place for doing my hair. It was cut and dyed perfectly. The lady who did my hair knew exactly the colour and cut that would suit me. I've received nothing but praises since I've had my 'new' hairstyle. I would recommend Choppa's to anyone. I'm only afraid that it'd become so popular that it'd be booked out months in advance! Best price and service. What more can one ask for?

This is the 4th time I have been here to this salon. Always very friendly service. Very satisfied with the style of cut and advice on what would suit me.

Chris, Kayla, Jess and the girls are fantastic. They make you so welcome. Chris is the only one that I trust with my cuts (she is fantastic) and Kayla and Jess great eye for colour. Such a great family feel and very well priced. If you live anywhere in Perth you need to try this salon.

I went in feeling a little apprehensive as I am paranoid about my hair, however put as ease very quickly, I had cut, foils with colour and style walked out looking a millions dollars, very happy will go back.

It is an amazing place, very welcoming and friendly staff always checking on you to see if you are ok or need anything. They listen to what you want and treat you as an individual not a weekly special. I had a style cut all over colour and foils with a brow dry and left feeling a million dollars.

Would have no problem in recommending them to anybody and for all ages.

Customer service was wonderful. They actually listened to me & did their best to give me what I asked for. Not only am I going back but I took my 3 three children in as well.

Bought a voucher from Cudo. Rang and booked.Coffee on arrival and great service. More than what I paid for and very happy with the result.

Great first time expereince at choppas, quite reluctant to try new places due to a lot of past disapointment and poor quality. Great frinedly, professional team. Loved the end product, great cut, colour and blow dry sooo happy :-]

Great first time experience at Choppas, lovely, friendly, professional staff. Ive had a lot of bad experiences with hair and can be reluctant to try new places/hairdressers, But these guys were great and the end product Superb! Great cut, clour and blow dry. Will defnately go back and recomend to others. Thanks Guys :-]