I've been a victim of this studios myself, the usual story... last year before my birthday (Nov 2010) they've called me saying that I won a competition, full makeover so I thought let me treat myself. They asked for a £50 deposit refundable on the day. After reading online about them, I did not want to attend and I've been trying since then to get my £50 deposit back but no luck! It's been a year now they have my money, wasting my time with emails and calls back and forwards! They insist I have to go and complete the session to get my money back, but I work 7days/week and don't have time for this nonsense! Especially that I know they want to rip me off!
These guys are sneaky! SAPPHIRE STUDIOS HAS CHANGED THEIR NAME TO ORCHID STUDIOS! They're trying to scam more people!
Please be aware: SAPPHIRE STUDIOS = ORCHID STUDIOS! Same location, same people, same scheme to rip off people
I just want my money back and for someone to do something about these thiefs that keep changing their name but keep their deceiving nature!
Now called Orchid Studios. Planning to arrange a passive protest outside their office with media coverage, because no action has been taken despite the number of complaints made against them.