Hair on Mercury
47 Mercury Road, Farramere
Benoni
011 425 0566 / 5
Walking into Hair on Mercury you're greeted by the traditional sounds of any Joburg hair salon; the confessional chatter of customers interspersed with the blast of hair dryers and the sibilant, whisper of scissors. But if you listen carefully you'll also hear a sound alien to your average hair dressers; the high pitched whine of a tattoo needle. The wielder of the tattoo needle is Kera Strang of Untamed Tattoos; she makes up part of the team at Hair on Mercury; a holistic salon aimed at suiting the aesthetic needs of every alternative girl and boy. Their hairdressers all sport cutting edge hairstyles streaked with colours ranging from white-blond to magenta and they specialize in wild dye jobs and haircuts. The salon even boasts a beauty technician to add the finishing touches to your avant-garde look.
Kera has been tattooing for 5yrs, perfecting her art and creating some incredible pieces. She describes herself as a tattoo artist rather than a tattooist; the difference being that she designs tattoos for her clients rather than just reproducing a piece of Flash as tattooists do. Her clientele ranges from rebellious, newly matriculated girls getting their first skin tag to older gentlemen finishing their full back pieces. She has the most fantastic outgoing personality and exudes a confidence and ease with her instruments that make you wonder if she wasn't perhaps born with a tattoo gun in her hand. From the smallest pieces to four hour long sessions she approaches her work with relentless dedication and artistic flair; even working on customers while their dye jobs set.
So if you fancy a shave and a haircut along with a beautiful, permanent skin adornment all while having a pedicure then Hair on Mercury is definitely the place for you; although based in Benoni it is definitely worth the drive! For tattoo bookings call Kera on 072831042!
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What Others Said
Chrystal said
on 27 July 2010
What is Kera's email adres? As I am unable to call! But am coming to Benoni soon.
Then I can also send my design in.
Does she do tribal letters aswell?
Pieter said
on 14 May 2010
Are you interested in buying mini hair straighteners?
Kera said
on 22 December 2009
Fantastic! Thanks Phia!
You have a way with words!
