Sabina Hair & Cosmetics Bromley

Very cramped in here with senseless staff! Small store with narrow corridors and products from floor to ceiling. Was only in there with 1 or 2 other customers but the volume of products alone made this a very claustrophobic experience.
Was 'served' by a young guy who called me straight over as I approached the counter. I gave him my item and started to look for my purse when he tried to sell me a load of other items. "These are yours as well yeah?" I looked up to see a range of items on the counter which were already there (probably before I even entered the store). I ignored him as they clearly weren't mine and he asked again. I actually had to explain that when he called me over to the counter, he will have noticed that I only had 1 product in my hand so I couldn't miraculously have more shopping on the counter before I'd even approached it. I did actually hear him ask this same question to another person whilst I was still shopping but didn't think much of it until I realised he'd asked us both. I'm still unsure as to whether he was trying to sell any and everyone random products at the till, or whether he was genuinely trying to work out who's items were on his counter...
Unfortunately I didn't have £1.99 in change so offered to pay by card. Apparently they have a minimum card spend of £10 which seems like an extremely dated practice.
I wholeheartedly regret even entering this store and have since ordered my accessory from an online retailer instead!
My experience in the Peckham store has always been fantastic so this was a huge disappointment.

Best hair shop out. There is so much choice I swear I can hear my hair saying thank you for visiting ;) body lotions and creams are really reasonable. Just love the place. Don't sell all the stuff you get in a high street shop but if you have ever been you'll know what I mean.

Didn't allow refund, said they don't refund hair products. You are a HAIR SHOP. There should be a notice on the door, or staff should tell you before you make the purchase.

Also, ladies who do hair can be quite rude, like to talk about customers so it makes me uncomfortable. On the ground floor, management like to watch you as you buy items. Store is also quite dingy overall.

It was my experience of shopping at Sabina for Caribbean hair and beauty products.. It conveniently suitable just off the high street in a small ally way less than 5 minutes walk from the bus stop.

A good range of hair and beauty products but not extensive. The prices are slightly higher but for the conference of quick hassle free shopping it may be worth it.

I wanted to buy some Florida Water, a product I hadnt purchased before, I went to Sabina Bromley. However, after finding the bottles on the bottom shelf 1st isle I noticed that the lid had no seal. I opened the bottle with ease in-store to take a sniff not knowing what the product was supposed to smell like before asking if the bottles were supposed to be sealed. The person nearby couldn't answer. I put the bottle down & left. I emailed the manufacturer & distributor to ask about this. I made the purchase online via a well known company. When it arrived the bottle was sealed. Im now wondering why these bottles were not sealed in Sabina store & I am grateful that I didn't make that purchase as it could have been anything inside. Then it made me wonder about the other branches of this store. Why are you selling unsealed open products in your store that are sealed elsewhere?

I was impressed by some of the new lines that the shop is now stocking. Loads of black owned products such as Mielle. However, I didn't see (that I know of) any british owned product lines, like Afrocenchix, or Boucleme. A good array of low to high end products for afro Caribbean hair of all texures can be purchased here, but the prices do run a little higher than those found in the more urban areas. Its also worth noting that noone was following me around the store!

Sold an expired hair dye product and a skin cream that has been recalled by the manufacturer due to a bacteria found in it which can affect health. Shop has a no refund policy

Have been coming here for years, and have enjoyed my shopping experience every time. Everyone who works here are super friendly and attentive, and they are always smiling!