Colour, cuts and extensions in the heart of Nişantaşı — with a team that speaks English and a booking that starts on WhatsApp before you even land. KAiMAK Hair Studio has been welcoming guests from abroad for years.
Finding a salon in a foreign city is a gamble — unless you can explain exactly what you want and hear an honest answer back. At KAiMAK we consult in English, review your photos over WhatsApp before your trip, and confirm the plan before any colour touches your hair.
The studio sits in Nişantaşı, Istanbul's boutique shopping district on the European side, a short walk from Osmanbey metro station — easy to reach from Taksim, Beşiktaş or the old town, and easy to combine with a day of shopping.
Consultation, small talk and aftercare advice — all in English, without a translation app between us.
Send photos of your hair on WhatsApp; we discuss what is realistic and reserve the right amount of time.
Monday to Saturday 09:00–20:00 and Sunday 10:00–20:00 — your appointment fits around your itinerary, not the other way round.
Founder İlhan Kaymak has worked with hair since 1996, specialising in blonde work and difficult colour.
The exact figure is agreed after your hair is assessed and before work begins — never at the till.
Teşvikiye Mah., Şakayık Sok. No: 48/A — surrounded by Nişantaşı's cafés and flagship stores.
Write on WhatsApp with photos and your travel dates; we reply with an honest assessment.
On arrival we check your hair in person and lock in the plan and the price together.
Colour, cut or extensions — done at the pace your hair can safely take.
You leave with clear guidance you can follow anywhere in the world, and you can always message us later.
Every head of hair asks for a different amount of work, so we quote after seeing yours — in photos first, then in person. The figure is confirmed before we start, and our price list gives an indicative guide.
Yes. Consultations at KAiMAK Hair Studio are held in English, and many of our guests fly in from the USA, the UK, the Gulf and across Europe. You can explain exactly what you want and get a clear answer back.
We are in Nişantaşı on the European side — Istanbul's upscale shopping district, a few minutes' walk from Osmanbey metro. Taksim is one metro stop away, and most central hotels are a short taxi ride from the door.
Absolutely, and we recommend it. Message us on WhatsApp with photos of your hair and your travel dates; we assess what is realistic, reserve enough time, and you arrive with the plan already agreed.
Yes — the studio works seven days: Monday to Saturday from 09:00 to 20:00 and Sunday from 10:00 to 20:00. That flexibility matters when you only have a few days in the city.
It depends entirely on the service and the condition of your hair, so we never quote blind. Send photos for a realistic estimate; the exact price is confirmed face-to-face before any work starts, so there are no surprises at the end.
Send us a WhatsApp message with your dates and a photo of your hair — we'll tell you honestly what's possible during your stay.
