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Whether you're looking for a pre-party pick-me-up or a drastic colour change, London has hair salons to suit all tastes and budgets. To save you from any future bad hair days we sent a group of testers out into the capital to track down the best hairdressers in central, north, south, east and west London.
Think we've missed a top salon? Let us know in the comment box below.
This well-established High Street Ken salon provides a range of hair services. Don’t be frightened off by the area’s moneyed demographic: Cobella has a low-key, laid-back atmosphere and down-to-earth customer service. See more details
With two salons a mere hair-flick away from the King’s Road, Hari’s may be a blow-dry magnet for the Kensington set but there’s no doubting it’s at the top of its game. See more details
For a glimpse at how the other half have their hair done, head to the unapologetically luxurious Paul Edmonds salon. Located in a Georgian-style townhouse near Harrods, it's decorated with opulent black lacquer and design classics. See more details
They do things differently at Richard Ward: placing the hairdressing on the first floor means the clients won't get papped, and you can wait for your appointment in the bar with a glass of wine. See more details
There is a wonderful new salon in Duke Street with sylists and colourists from the best pedegree of celebrity hair care, they are an exclusive service led salon, the salon is tasteful the staff are friendly and bend over backwards to make you feel special. Watch out Here Comes Mathew David Bespoke hair, so many top salons have lost that feel of exclusive service that is still very much eveident in Mathew David,Remeber Mathew David of Duke street
Where is The Chapel in Islington on this list ?It's London's best kept secret!
I went to Errol Douglas last weekend for a consultation. I have had hair color disasters and my hair is horrible. I had a consultation with Jessica and she put me on a plan to make it better again. She knew exactly what i was talking about.. after going i can understand why people pay a lot to go to Errol Douglas. it is sooooooo nice .
I saw Jess at Errol Douglas for a consultation on my hair colour and absolutely loved her . I have a hair disaster , and she told me what I need to do to keep it healthy. The salon is beautiful and everyone was very friendly.
Can anyone tell me why Mathew David of Duke street is not in your listings for Central, Wonderful team real VIP experience, makes you feel like a million dollars, and where service is of the utmost importance.
And I had compliments all day of my hair after my recent appointment
After reading some good reviews on Foster London I called up this morning and was lucky enough to get a slot with Lena. The salon was super friendly, its in Shoreditch but isn't stuck up like some East London 'trendy' salons, and Lena was great. I had a cut and clear gloss, the cut is exactly as I asked and its shiny! Highly recomend.
I took advantage of the KGB deals offer at Goges hair in Soho for full head of highlight, cut and colour and blow dry for £39 today and have never been happier with my hair! Small salon and not luxurious but the staff were friendly and accommodating and the colourist and stylist were fab, best hair cut/colour in years and I will definitely be going back!
Finally have the colour of my dreams! Had a great Saturday afternoon at Fosters relaxing salon, people watching and chocolate brownies. Really happy with my hair cut and colour! Thank you Claire and Josh!
My number one London salon Smiths Hair salon Soho is'nt on here??!!!
I'm going to pimp out my hairdresser www.smithssalon.com
Found Jones & Payne on the above article and must say the place was excellent. Having recently moved to London I needed to find a hairdresser and I have done exactly that. Great decor, glass of bubbly and most importantly a great cut. Will be going back.
Having found this article looking for a hairdresser as I have just moved to Shoreditch, I took a good read and ended up booking at Jones and payne. Best cut I've ever had, the salons in London are way better than in Birmingham it seems! A nice bloke called Lewis cut my hair, 2 beers and some good chat! I'll definitely be back!
Electric Hair Marylebone is the place in town to have your hair cut. I left Charlie's salon feeling fabulous.
Surprised that The Chapel in Islington is not on it. Its the nicest one I've been to yet!
www.thechapel.co.uk
Easton Regal, St John's Square, Clerkenwell Rd, EC1M 5RF.
Can't believe this fabulous hairdressers isn't on your list!! I had a fab cut and set of highlights from Hannah & Sarah and received first class service in a beautiful building. I can recommend this place for their use of some lovely natural products, lovely touches like mini choc brownies and fruit with your coffee, and if like me you have very thick, curly hair. Places like this are hard to find!!
I had my hair cut at Jo and Cass Preston and it was horrifying. This salon meant to be a 5star but it felt more like 1star. The staff was impolite, rude and tret me like I was just anybody off the street. I would never recommend this salon to any body!
Jubilee Hair Salon
28 Denmark Street, Covent Garden WC2H 8NP (Nearest Tube is Tottenham Court Road)
I must have been one of the countless women unhappy with my unruly hair that had to be constantly styled every morning with the mere suggestion of rain making it frizzy and uncontrolable.
Not any more ! I went for a Yuko Hair straightening treatment at Jubilee Hair salon.
Result: Beautiful straight frizz free hair to last up to six months
Relaxed, uber chic salon, exceptional stylists, kool lounge style music. The corner location benefited with floor to ceiling windows allowing you to watch the world go by, free wifi and wonderful lavazza coffee served ......
Above all the modest treatment price, given the Central London location was the biggest bonus.
I will not be changing my hairdresser in a hurry !
Francesco Picardi Hairdressing in Pitfield Street is actually in Shoreditch.
Having read some reviews about them i went for a compleate makeover from their services and i was very impressed. Francesco as to offer a welth of experience for his customers!
Went there the other day based on the ratings and comments here, and I was very pleased! Sofie was lovely, and just the kind of hairdresser I need. I had very long hair (almost touching my bum), and I needed to get a real hairstyle. Sofie proposed two alternatives after hearing me out, and explained which she thought would suit me best, which was just what I needed. I want a nice hairstyle, but I had no idea really what would suit me, but while She had her own ideas, she still listened to my concerns as I was a bit cowardous in the beginning, but I'm more than happy with my new hairstyle and I can only recommend this salon to anyone and everyone!
VIP hair nail studio is the best salon in london. When Anne styles your hair you know you get the best, she love her work. vip hair studio is a very calm relax salon, and Ann is a very quiet, calm and nice person we all love vip hair studio.
Hari's on kings road is the best! My colourist and stylist are amazing and so friendly. Its like getting your hair cut by good friends at a party while you are sipping on a cocktail :D
BlueTit, Stoke Newington High Street NEEDS to be on this this. Just had my hair cut there on Friday by Matt (the guy with the comfy beard) for a night out at the Zetter Townhouse, and on the evening got told that I looked like Anna Karina because of my cut. What a complement! I usually hate going to the hairdressers. I was almost the only girl in a barber shop (it's not, but alot of guys were having their hair cut at the same time as me) and I couldn't have felt more chic. Thanks guys! I'll definitely be back again.
You've managed to miss almost all of the main salons on Streatham High Road! Charles Carter - good quality Black/European salon (a pretty rare mix, actually), Cutting Room (quite funky styles for a young/studenty clientele), and allabouthair - more upmarket salon, headed by a (seriously good) ex-Sassoon stylist - run regular deals on their website.
I bought a voucher from G....pon for £49 high lights, wash and cut in one of the biggest salon in the UK, I had a terrible experience ever, at the end I paid about £80, because my hair requires more tubes of colour and I'm forced to have a treatment. Is a big mistake if you want to try to spend less for your look, the hairdresser wont care about you so much because all they know is you've been paid and they will try to get more from you and just all. is your look and please think twice! I'm getting my hair fix in one of the reviews, wish me luck!!
I love Brooks and Brooks in Holborn - no fuus, no divas just great hair and no nonsense
Rockets on hackney road are great, and do a basic beard trim as well !
This page has been changed, I follow some awesome salons but they weren't on the list anymore. I go different hair salons everytime because I'm not fussy with my hair, and I'm always happy with the timeout recommendations apart from 2 that I found it average and pricy but they are still on the list :S not sure where to go now, maybe is time to stick with the one I like, guys, any suggestions?
Rocket barber shop on hackney road! They have a Morris minor juke box and cuts are great! How did this get missed out?
I agree with Tamara I found Foster London on Time Out months ago thank god.
Foster London wasnt on the board?? Its been my Salon of choice for the past year since it opened.. Relaxed with attentive staff.. good music and nice cakes.. my hair always looks great and I get commented.. Thanks Nadia & Drew!
After reading some reviews, I picked ESHK, Jay was fully booked and I had my hair cut with a very friendly male hairdresser(with a french accent), I am very pleased with the cut and the service, good recommendation.
I think u guy are great,am hopin 4 a day 2join u guys,because am also a stylist.
Hi, that's a really great list! Thanks! There is one more excellent salons chain - RUSH Hair, it's Award-Winning Hairdressers providing the highest standard of beauty services. I hope you'll learn about RUSH ( www.rush.co.uk )and include in your list)
Radiant Hair and Beauty Salon in bermondsey should be on this site. i've been getting my hair done there for almost two years and i'm yet to be disappointed. Prices are really reasonable aswell. x
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Had a great visit to Jones & Payne in Old Street. Whole experience was splendid. Great cut, cocktail and tasty little cake! Louis understood exactly what i wanted and gave me some styling tips to take home with me. :)
Had a great visit to Jones & Payne in Old Street. Whole experience was splendid. Great cut, cocktail and tasty little cake! Louis understood exactly what i wanted and gave me some styling tips to take home with me. :)
i've been getting my hair cut by Jay from ESHK in Hoxton for over a year now. she's very friendly, knowledgeable and attentive. i've yet to be disappointed. =)
The Cut Shop on Charing Cross Rd is London's best kept hairdressing secret! Run by more of an Artist than a Hairdresser. The lady that cuts your hair is a rare talent. I walk out looking great rather than looking for another hairdresser! The prices are also extremely affordable, and you don't usually need to make an appointment.
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Francesco Picardi Hairdressing in Pitfield Street should be on this list.
Francesco’s work chas been published in Estetica, Studio, Beauty, The Independent, Pop Magazine, GQ Magazine and reportage from numerous style shoots - according to his website.
As a customer who regularly visits the salon I would recommnend to anyone who wants a new style that suits their face.
Blue Tit in dalston is the best hair salon I have ever been to . session stylists made sure my hair is trendy, free fruit smoothie with vodka in the garden . Love the guys there x
I was looking for a change for my fine hair. I wanted something modern and hip without going overboard. Jay at ESHK salon was fantastic! She gave me a haircut that I loved and can do myself. My hair looks thicker, shinier, and way sexier now!!!! Thanks Jay! Will see you in about 8 weeks!
There's great hairdressers in Islington, North London (Amwell Street) called.... THE HAIRDRESSERS. Two ex-Vidal Sassoon hairdressers started it so you know you're in good hands. It's a fab family atmosphere with it being a favourite of all the locals. Funky decor throughout and a great music selection... don't forget to scratch your message into the table while you wait and take a cookie.
I got my digital perm done at http://www.fourmirrors.co.uk/
Han, the owner and senior hairdresser, after working at tony and guy for almost a decade started his own salon last year. I was really nervous about the perm since my hair was really long, straight and heavy! He did a great job and his attitude is very welcoming! Please add fourmirrors to your list!
Headonizm in Pimlico is where I've had my haircut for the past few years. £29 for a wash, cut and blow dry. Bargain!
Sanrizz at Knightsbridge is the best - my hairdresser is so hot, Robert.
Sarah at Wedge on Caladonian Road is by far the best for cuts that I've had in London. She is a master.
Daniel Mikhael Haute Coiffure, Unisex art deco salon with top fashion stylists that really know how to cut, colour and style. Relaxed atmosphere, friendly staff and glam cool interiors.
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