Here’s a round up of some of our favourites.
5. Shiney New Appliances, Shiney Row
It's the extra 'e' that makes it. Photo: Sunderland Echo
6. Hair of the Dog, Thornhill
No hangover cures here, but plenty of well-groomed pooches coming out of the door. Photo: Sunderland Echo
7. Spar-Tan, Millfield
No need to travel to Greece when you have Spar-Tan. Photo: Sunderland Echo
8. Futurehedz, Pallion
Any hairdressers named after one of the city's top bands is surely a cut above the rest. Photo: Sunderland Echo
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