HAVING your hair cut is an extremely important ritual, and one that many of us hold in high regard.

So when it comes to getting a trim, having your hair dyed or completely changing your look, you want it done right first time.

To help you decide on where to go in south Essex, Echo readers have ranked their favourite hairdressers or barbers on our Facebook page.

Readers were also asked to give a shoutout to those who cut, wash, or blowdry their hair.

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Here's a compiled list:

  • Sonico Barbers - Southend

Gemma Robinson, said: "My son absolutely loves all the barbers! It’s the only place he will go. Even my daughter enjoys the trip to have her brothers hair cut! (Think the lollipops help)

  • Tuff Luck - Basildon

Alice Wiseman, said: "They're absolutely fantastic, especially when dealing with children that worry about getting hair cuts."

  • Salon 65 - Rochford

Deb Adams, said: "They treat my daughter who has autism and her friends as equals, they come out feeling and looking gorgeous."

  • The Hair Studio - Hadleigh

Dawn Cole, said: "Been going there for years, they are all so friendly and make you feel so special every time. They even use vegan products to help save the planet."

  • Sharp Cutz - Eastwood

Natalie Barley, said: "Barbers Marco, Daz and Jo and hairdresser Natalie are all great, a really friendly place."

  • Ashley Knotts Barbershop - Rayleigh

Daniel Mottram, said: "Absolutely brilliant. My boy Teddy will not go anywhere else, great group of barbers very welcoming. The best in Essex 100 per cent."

  • The Hair Academy - Leigh

Sapphire Emery-Haynes, said: "Always done amazing things with my hair and hidden my alopecia! Would never go anywhere else or let anyone else touch my hair."