About us
At Excentric, we don’t just see hair. We see you. That’s the way it was when we first opened our Sea Point salon under Director Stylist Florin Neacsu (we like to call him Flo) back in 2014, and that’s still the way it is today.
Your interests, your concerns, your aspirations – these are our passions. And we make it our business to use this information to bring about a transformation that is perfectly, wonderfully you. After all, each of us is unique – that’s why we treat you that way.
It’s not about going for the trendiest style out there right now. It’s about what looks best on you. – Flo
While there’s definitely an art to what we do, we prefer to think of ourselves as scientists. Not the mad kind, of course. The precise, measured, systematic kind. The kind that finds beauty in geometry and chemistry. We consider it our job to carefully weigh up factors like your skin tone, eye colour, lifestyle, personality, bone structure, and the lines of your face to devise a solution that’s a flawless match for your best features.
But that doesn’t mean we don’t enjoy pushing the boundaries. Here at Excentric, we live by the mantra, ‘Dare to be different’. We’re big on innovation and imagination, and we value the originality that our team’s extensive international experience brings.
Matters like precision cutting, advanced hair colour techniques and results-driven treatments get our heart rates up, and we feel most energised when exploring the latest practices, including balayage, contouring, geode, rainbow and unicorn hair.
That’s because we consider it our responsibility to always stay a few steps ahead. It’s why we strive to never ever stop learning. Our Excentricdreamteam, for example, enjoys mandatory weekly in-salon training in Sassoon cutting, Wella Master Colour and Redken techniques, and we regularly attend courses both in Cape Town and overseas to keep us abreast. Our assistant team are all "stylists in the making" who have all qualified at college level but we require of them to complete our 1 year complete in-salon training course before they are able to become stylists in our salon. Unlike any other salon we make sure that they are continuously being nurtured, learning and growing into the stylists along with a supporting mentor who are able to provide the high quality service that you expect. We work together as a team, side by side to mastermind your most suited look by combining the best of each ones skillset. We like sharing our knowledge too. Not only is Flo a member of the Wella Education team that travels South Africa to nurture other stylists, Leandi a Redken Artist in the making but we also host international academies to expose local hairdressers to what’s happening beyond our borders.
Our biggest goal is to make every client not just look, but feel, the best they can. Not just today, but every day. – Flo
But more important to us than anything is how you feel when you visit us. While our outlook is worldly, our essence is ‘home’. We trade in warm smiles and hot coffee. There’s none of that highfaluting silliness – just ask our regular clients. We want you to chat to us comfortably, express yourself openly, relax easily, and feel freely, entirely ‘you’. Because, like we said, it’s not just about your hair.
Our Team
Hey, I’m Florin, known as Flo and if you have 3 mins I’d like to share my story with you. I started my career in 2007 with my brother, and together we founded Excentric in Romania. Being very passionate about the science behind the hair and the techniques that define perfection with precision, I attended over 30 international seminars. Some of them were in London, at Vidal Sassoon Academy, and these ones changed my approach towards cutting hair, understanding what a good haircut really means, and cutting hair becoming my passion and obsession.
When I came to Cape Town, I fell in love with the mother city and decided to call it home. In my first year, while working at Scar, I managed to impress South African Judges, getting second place in Wella Trend Vision and soon after that I obtained the Master Colorist Certificate with gold. In 2014, my wife and I started Excentric Cape Town with one big goal : create the best hair salon in Cape Town with the best hairstylists. With that in mind, I created an internal training program for all our stylists, sharing my knowledge while also gaining more. This helped us bring some trophies for the brand : two times Gold trophy and one Silver for Wella Trend Vision Award, and one Gold for Redken Artists. All our stylists are constantly growing, either through international seminars or internal training. Our main approach towards hair is Suitability, taking in consideration the face shape, head shape, skin tone, eyes color, lifestyle and also budget.
My own signature cutting style comes from combining my coloring and cutting skills to create tailor-made looks for all my clients - whether it’s my everyday customers, models or celebrity.
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Flo was absolutely brilliant and saved my damaged hair. His advice was well explained and he encouraged me to keep my hair healthy and not lighten it further. Extremely professional and all the stylists were lovely and warm.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Had my hair cut and colored with Flo. I am delighted with the results and will definitely be back. The first hairdresser to ever get the colour exactly as I wanted it!! 💕
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I never like to rate anything after just one experience and so I've waited until after my third visit to Excentric on Kloof to write this review.
Every single trip to this salon is a dream. My eye colour, skin tone and face shape were all considered to make the perfect cut and colour choices. The team works beautifully together and treats each client with great care and consideration. The hair wash and massage experience is fantastic and lastly, in this tricky time of running a hair salon in a pandemic, they are fanatical about mask wearing and sanitizing. If you're going to have to cover half your face, you may as well have great hair, right? Thanks to Flo and team. I will not be trying another hairdresser as long as I'm in Cape Town.
I am here to ensure that we as a team work at our best to ensure your Excentric Experience from start to finish goes as smoothly as possible. I love going the extra mile for our clients and team. "I don't see problems, only solutions and lessons in everything I do, only like a true optimist would say"
Leandi (Lea)
Senior, Director Stylist
Hi, I'm Lea...
Working hard for something you love is called PASSION
I started my career in Johannesburg in 2005. Competitions and training courses is what fueled me as a young stylist.
My greatest gift to myself was going to Vidal Sassoon Academy in London and Jay Mahmood, which was a life changer.
In 2017 we opened Excentric On Point, my greatest achievement, my biggest passion, my love, my life!
At the New York Redken Exchange I did creative color training and achieved my goal to become a Redken Artist 🖤 in 2020.
This year my focus will be on giving.
Giving back to young stylists, stylist in the making, my Excentric Family. Growing together with the same passion and love!!
“A dream without a goal, is just a wish”
Education is key. We are what we repeatedly do, excellence then is not an act, but a habit
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Always the most amazing service and results. 10/10 cannot recommend enough. Leandi is the bestest.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Love Excentric on Point. Always friendly, helpful and professional. It's like visiting an old friend who makes you feel like a million bucks. So much love for these ladies
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had such a great experience with Lea and the team! My hair is the most beautiful color, it feels so health, the hair wash and massage was incredible. 5 stars all round!!.
Imelda
Assistant Manager
Hi there I'm Imelda the friendly lady who will check all of you in to your Excentric Experience 😃 I have started my journey with Excentric in 2016 as a part time Receptionist only working once per week, months later I got to be one of the Permanent full time staff. I have now achieved the Assistant Manager position and smashing some goals as well. We are all about learning, growing and becoming our best selves. I have learned so much as a person. You won't believe it not only the stylists gets educated on new trends, me and my fellow colleagues get weekly education by Safeera who is excellent in Marketing, Customer Service and Leadership skills training. My clients mean so much to me, its not just a visit to the Salon, its catching up as well. My motto is staying positive, life has lots of hiccups don't let that get to you and always be grateful for everything in Life. WELCOME TO OUR HOUSE MI CASA ES SU CASA!
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazing service. Had a wash and dry on Wednesday morning. They are very accommodating and professional. The receptionist is lovely and very friendly. Small details matter and at Excentric they have thought of it all. Definitely worth a visit.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Awesome place , I would recommend these guys any day they made me feel so comfortable and relaxed and my hair looks like a absolute dream
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Amazing service from each and every staff member. They tend to the needs of your hair. I will go back and will recommend everyone to try this Salon.
If you have been welcomed by me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
All the Color offers are available for you when you click the link in our bio!
Mishkah Abrahams
Stylist
Hi, I'm Mishkah👋🏼I am a young stylist, passionate about hair, love making you feel beautiful inside and out without compromising the health of your hair. I am qualified in all hair services and do eyebrow threading and shaping for a Extra YOU boost. I have a very special love for beautiful balayages and specialize in perms. I love how transformational they both are.
I started my journey with Excentric in 2018 after working at another well established salon in Cape Town. I wanted to progress and have a growth opportunity so after I have already completed my studies at the College of Cape Town and worked in the industry for years I made a sacrifice to learn as much as possible to become the stylist I am today. I completed the in salon advanced training provided by Excentric and was successfully appointed as a Stylist.
I continue to learn and grow everyday. My aim is to continue developing my skills daily and in future provide training and influence others. For now I continue enjoying making my clients look and feel important, valued, special and beautiful when I have the privilege to have them in my chair.
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I've always had great experiences getting my hair coloured there. The staff are welcoming and friendly. Mish was amazing, she helped me with dying my hair blue, she made sure I liked the dye before it went on my hair and explained how to maintain my hair colour for longer and how to keep my hair healthy.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I always receive fantastic service at Excentric on Kloof. I leave feeling pampered and confident. Mishkah is an incredible colorist ! Patience gives the most fantastic head massages, you may fall asleep in the chair ! BEST SALON IN CAPE TOWN
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had such a great experience at Excentric - Mishkah, my stylist, cut my hair perfectly. Will be coming back!
If you have been with me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
All the Color offers are available for you here too: https://www.excentric-hair.co.za/promo/Balayage
Lameez
Stylist
Hi 👋🏻 I'm Lameez! I started my career in this beautiful industry in 2014 at the International Academy in Cape Town. My passion for meeting new people and assisting in their transformation makes what I do so rewarding!
I joined the great team at Excentric in January 2019 where we receive continuous training daily and with our weekly Advanced in salon training program where we don't only work on our technical skills but also our personal development to keep up to date with the latest trends and also to improve on our skills. Flo has taken us all under his wing and has shown me that anything is possible if you put your mind to it. I perform all hair services with the best precision and I am a perfectionist with making you feel your absolute best. I am the resident Detailed Diagnosis expert so if you want to really know what is happening deep down on your hair and scalp and treat it come see me.
Your hair is your crowning glory, so wear it well! I allow my work to speak for me and I firmly believe that behind every hairy creation, there is a logical explanation for the creativity expressed. Doing hair takes me to another world and I would like to invite my clients on this magical journey with me!
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Very happy with my cut from Lameez. Will definitely return
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I wouldn't be able to rave about this place as much as I could and would want to for the more fact that my hair would possibly come out of it's own lol and my true roots would be shown.
But excellent staff, excellent service and just a down right great welcoming place that never disappoints from the products they stock, to the haircare advice that they give and the amazing service they provide.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I don't go to a salon often, but I loved my experience here! Great atmosphere, Lameez chopped and styled my hair and was overall very sweet! Thanks, will be back!
If you have been with me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
All the Color offers are available for you here too: https://www.excentric-hair.co.za/promo/Balayage
Adi
Stylist
Hi, I'm Adi, short for Aadilah 👋🏼 My passion for hair started at a very young age. I've been in the hair industry for about 7 years. I started working at Excentric in April 2018. It's been such a life changer for me. Being mentored by Flo daily as well as our in salon Advanced training program has opened my mind to seeing hair in a whole new different light and for that I am so grateful. I am always willing to learn and grow each day. I started as a learner and have successfully progressed and and am now a Stylist working my way up within the Excentricdreamteam growth journey prepared for us. My goal as a Stylist is to ensure that each client sitting in my chair leaves looking and feeling good.
Happy client = Happy stylist😊
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had an amazing experience at Excentric.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐So if you want a regular haircut, go to any hair salon. If you want exceptional service, friendly faces and skilled hairdressers who know exactly what will suit you, go to Excentric on Kloof! Best hair salon I've ever been to! 💛✨
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Wow! Had my hair toned today and I love it so much! Super professional and fast! The hair wash is the best of the best! My favorite salon in Cape Town! I drive an hour out to see them ! Highly recommend
If you have been with me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
All the Color offers are available for you here too: https://www.excentric-hair.co.za/promo/Balayage
Patience
Stylist
Hi👋🏼 I'm Patience. From as early as I can remember I always fantasized about having long hair and I would plait my hair from a young age with the hope my hair could grow very long. I have years of experience in doing ethnic hair, my favorite being hair extensions, weaves and blow dry, but I always felt limited to ethnic hair and I went to study hairdressing at the International Academy in order to get exposure to caucasian hair and how it is styled, it has been such a fascinating journey and my vision is to be able to do both Ethnic and Caucasian hair under the same umbrella, what excites me is being able to transform someone's look from dull to amazing, that " wow I love how my hair looks" remark from my clients and just being able to give clients hope for better more beautiful version of their hair. As much as the industry is highly demanding I find it very rewarding, it is something I would do for free. I recently joined Excentric on Kloof and I am a Stylist in the making working hard to complete the in salon Advanced training program to enable me to reach my goal of being a Stylist.
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Professional, clean, stylish ambiance, friendly, attentive service, good understanding of client’s wishes and requests. Amazing head massage during shampoo session and great haircut by Flo.
What else can you desire from a hair salon?
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐No matter which stylist does your hair, you know you're leaving Excentric feeling good with your hair looking great! Really lovely staff who are so good at what they do. 10/10 would highly recommend to others.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐What an awesome experience. My hair looks and feels great. Also, the advice i got for maintaining my hair and tips to strengthen it will definitely help me maintain my new hair do
If you have been with me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
All the Color offers are available for you here too: https://www.excentric-hair.co.za/promo/Balayage
Charne
Stylist
Hi 👋🏼I'm Charne. I'm 21 years old. I have always had a passion for hair. It all started in grade 7, I started doing family and friends hair and ever since then I just love making others feel good. That's when I also realized that this is what I love doing and I need to go into it. I finished school 2017. I took a gap year to experience life in a hairdresser. I was hired to basically be the apprentice until the owner gave me a chance to prove myself to her. With that came a lot of ups and downs and that's when I realized that I need to go study to become the best person and Stylist I can be. I finished my full-time hairdressing course at International Hair Academy in 2020 and closer to the end of 2020 I was seeking for a job. I applied for a job at Excentric and ever since I did not regret my choice because not only do I only wash hair but they are giving me a chance to grow, learn and experience what hairdressing is all about. I love what I'm doing and won't trade it for anything.
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Had a great experience and I was very happy with my haircut and the treatment received! I will head back to Excentric on kloof next time I want to change up my hair
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The staff are just lovely. Their personable and professional work approach makes you feel relaxed and comfortable. The Salon is modern, very clean and uses great products. I found the kerastase moisture treatment to be my ultimate favorite. It made my hair super silky and shiny for more than a month. It is worth adding to your salon hair care routine
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Incredible experience. Lovely staff and actually a hairdresser that listens to your request.
If you have been with me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
All the Color offers are available for you here too: https://www.excentric-hair.co.za/promo/Balayage
James
Massage Master
Hi, my name is James, I have been working with Excentric for more than 3 years and found it as my home working with good people and happy clients. I feel so proud when people love my massage and this time I'm taking my massage service to another level. This year I will be adding to my skillset by doing an Indian Head Massage course and this offer will be available for you to add on to any of your hair services or to come in and have that done on its own. I am so excited to start. I am requested a lot for massage and always receive positive feedback and the company thought it would be a good idea to invest in my skill and help me to grow. Everyone is welcome to try my massage...Just ask for James,. Lots of love and stay positiv🙏🏼
After people do finally come in for their Excentric Experience, they often tell us things like this:
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐The most serene environment ever, the wash and massage I received from James was magnificent.
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐I had a wonderful experience at Kloof. Rosadah & James makes a wonderful team. I trusted Rosadah to do her thing with my cut and i must say i was impressed. She cut quite a bit of my afro as i know i had damage for not maintaining my trims. James also gives the best washes and massages! he was really gentle with my hair , even with the detangling. James and another lady started doing finger coils to my hair. They done well. Loved my experience and everyone is so nice there. Would definitely go back!
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Always a great experience having my hair done at Excentric. An amazing head massage by James, cut & blowdry by Rosadah. Friendly staff and beautiful interiors! Do give them a visit.
If you have had your head and shoulders massaged by me before please show some love, comment below and let me know how your experience was. If you haven't yet comment 'I need my Excentric Experience" and lets make your hair goals happen.
Cara
Stylist
“Hard work beats talent, when talent doesn’t work “
I had a passion for hair ever since I was a little girl . I used to play with all my friends hair and cut all of my dolls hair off... you’ve got to start somewhere I guess!
I started doing hair in 2018 when I attended Stellenbosch Hair Academie for my training to become a hairstylist. After that I started my apprenticeship with the one and only Salomé De Wet and she taught me everything from scratch. It has been the best journey learning something new every single day and also meeting new people with different desires and challenges that you need to reach!
I can’t wait to see what is next and what else I’m going to learn .
Nadine
Stylist
Hi, I'm Nadine
I consider myself as ambitious and I am extremely creative. I believe that making people beautiful is my passion. I always knew I would become a Hairstylist at a very young age. I started studying in 2014 and finished my studies in 2016 thereafter I worked overseas for the 5 star onespaworld for 4 years.
Shafieka
Manager and Front desk Coordinator
Hey everyone, I'm Shafieka, the friendly face that will welcome you at the front desk and give you a kick start to our Excentric Experience.
I worked at Excentric for 3 years and still counting. Being an Excentric employee has taught me a lot, not only with my Assistant Manager duties but working with people and improving my marketing skills.
Our clients mean everything to us, not just professionally but they are part of our Excentric family.
My inspirational quote that I want to share with you is : "Don't wish it was easier, wish that you were better". We must all try our best to achieve the goals that we set out for ourselves.
Thank you for letting me spill the tea 💙
Shafieka 🦄
Anita
Stylist
Hi! My name is Anita.
I have been fascinated with all things hair for as long as I can remember. I fortunately had the freedom to experiment with my hair from an early age (this meant that my barbie dolls could finally catch a break from unwarranted big chops) and in this freedom, I realised my passion for hair. It was then that I realised the hair industry had very limited knowledge surrounding curly and textured hair as a whole.
After what has felt like a lifetime in figuring out what I wanted to contribute to the hair industry, it finally dawned on me that I love learning and sharing what I have learnt thus far ( those who know me, know how talkative I can be)
My main mission is to show and teach you, my curly and textured friends (no matter the curl type) what fun can truly be had with your hair when you treat your crown with a little TLC. I cannot wait to have you in my chair as you begin the journey to reach and become your own hair goals!
Senobia
Stylist
Hi , I’m Senobia. I’ve always loved working with hair from a very young age. I am happy that my passion became a living and a way of making people happy. I studied haircare at Northlink College 2010. My journey started in the heart of Cape Town , I’m doing hair now for over 12 years.
I am a stylist at Excentric, I joined the dream team April 2022 , before Excentric I travelled and work outside of South Africa.
I’m an all rounder creative, versatile, and and passionate about hair craft.
I’m here to help you recreate your vision or to help finally find the style that is just unapologetically your own.
Jayd
Stylist
Hello, my name is Jayd. My ability to make
people laugh and make people feel
at ease are some of qualities that
draw people to me. I consider myself
to have to have a very bubbly
personality, I enjoy expressing
myself through art, be it creative hair
techniques, music and all simply all
forms of art. I pride myself in being
very particular in methodologies, a
perfectionist whether you are in need of some
advice or you want to chat about
your latest Netflix watch, I'm your girl!
Stacey
Stylist in the making
Hey! I’m stacey. Never in my wildest dreams did I think I would have become a hairdresser. Sure, in high school I would cut and color my own hair all kinds of ways and crazy colors, but it just never crossed my mind. I took a gap year in 2020 and 2021 I enrolled myself at one of the best colleges to study hair further, this was the best decision I made. I studied full time at the institution after I finished my course in 2021. Once it came time to work I could not find the right salon that I felt would nurture my craft and teach me the skills to be the best hairdresser I could be. Eventually my lecture got hold of one of the best salons in Cape Town & I went for an interview to my surprise I got the job as an assistant. A positive environment, a consistent education program, amazing products, growing opportunities, well managed salon. This was it! I was in, and I learn and love it! It is a thriving and positive environment and I"m surrounded by people who are passionate about this industry. Self-love, confidence, gratitude, adventure, wellness, and so much more are the topics of conversation here. We love speaking and sharing ideas on how to become better with latest trends and techniques new experiences, and things we’d like to try. I look forward to always providing the best of myself and to become one of the stylists at Excentric.
Sadè
Stylist in the making
My name is Sadè and I am currently an assistant at Excentric.I studied at Northlink for three years, and in my final year there I joined Excentric and their training program, and so far I have gained so much knowledge on cutting different techniques and knowledge on color. I have been natural since 2019 and love to create a career for myself in the curly hair industry I love.
I enjoy being with people who encourage my development and motivate me to improve. I adore individuals that strive for excellence and never accept anything less.
And remember,
what you think you become
What you feel you attract
What you imagine you create
Aaliyah
Stylist
Hey, I'm Aaliyah, and I am one of the many stylists at Excentric on Kloof. When I started here, my goal was to expand my skills as a stylist, and I have learned so much and still am. I've been in the hairdressing industry for 6 years, and looking back, it's been the greatest decision I've ever made. As an assistant, I've always admired and aspired to be as good as other stylists, and here I am today, at the best salon in Cape Town! The salon has a home like feel and is always welcoming. The salon is known for being innovative and creative and allowing you to express yourself as a stylist and along with the regular training, it provides the best workspace ideal for me. My favorite parts of my job are coloring and training sessions. I enjoy learning new ways to become better. When I started in 2022, I knew nothing about the CGM (Curlygirl method), but with the help of the salon, it's a new skill I've developed. At Excentric we learn more than just about hair, we learn self love, confidence, goal settings, mental health awareness and so much more on how to become better in all aspects of life. It's a place where wins are constantly celebrated, and it pushes you to be the best version of yourself.
Monique
Stylist
Hi my name is Monique. From the age of 12 I used to cut and style my own hair, I even cut my mom and siblings hair, using a kitchen scissors 😜. Doing hair has always been second nature to me as I always wanted to do people's hair to make them feel good about themselves. Hairdressing is really my comfort zone and a way of expressing my creativity. As soon as I finished school, the only place I ever worked at was at a salon, until I found Excentric hair salon, which became a game changer because I gained so much more than just doing what I love but it's a space for growth and excellence. With all the training I receive I'm perfecting my craft day by day. If doing your hair makes you feel good about yourself- I am the perfect stylist for you. I am here to take you through a whole journey with your hair and I promise you will love it. 🥰.
KIrsten Pringle
Stylist
Yo I’m Kirstin, AKA KP
I’m a colour specialist trying to round up all the blonde babes out there! I am really passionate about colour 💕 I specialise in blondes, going bolder, texture & I love a pop of colour. So if you love bleach as much as I do & ready to have more fun, I’m the stylist for you!
There is absolutely no place that touches Excentric for quality. Flo arrived in CT from a London academy and has since started his own salon, hired only the best staff and stylists and after only a year has bookings all day all week! Not a single client has left him. If you are not happy with your last cut, if you want a change in style or appearance, pop in and see Flo who is the hands down the best in the business!!!