Hair
Manicures, cocktails and virtual reality? Yes, WAH Nails isn’t any ol’ salon. Not only is it probably the coolest place to get your nails done in town, but also one that has thought about every little part of the experience – there are phone chargers in each station, built-in gel lamps, tv screen and wireless headphones. What more could you want?
MURDOCK LONDON
- Monday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 7:30 PM
- Thursday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Friday: 10:00 AM – 6:30 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Murdock keeps us in ship-shape condition pretty much all the time. The barber shop has an old-school vibe and won’t only sort your beard and barnet out, but also do full-on facial treatments with a good old scrub, hot towels, beard oil, moisturiser and cucumber eye cream – and it’s so worth treating yourself to one.
Buller and Rice is big on sustainability from the interiors to the eco-friendly Oway products. They keep things simple and if you’re new to colouring their balayage is perfect for a softer look. Each of the salons serve vino from local wine bars and at the Walthamstow one they have a product refill station too.
BLUE TIT
Blue Tit’s salons are all about the vintage décor and their friendly bunch of talented stylists. It’s a winning formula that’s gained them many fans (us included). Each spot has a different look and feel – Brixton is more industrial chic whereas Dalston is quirkier – but they still use all-natural Davines products and will give you a bangin’ cut.
You’ve got craft beer on tap, bi-monthly Cut Throat Comedy night that are free for all and top-notch acoustic sessions, all in the sleek and swanky interior inspired by a butcher’s shop. It’s a mix of contemporary style, traditional techniques with some of the top session stylists in the biz attending to your beards and barnets.
Run by the eccentric, multi award-winning barber Johnny BaBa, who started working in a barber shop when he was just 11. Barber Barber rock an old school approach that have both the gentleman and the scoundrel at heart. You can even find a secret man cave in their basement where you can enjoy a beverage or two.
BLUE TIT SALON
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Blue Tit’s Peckham branch is one of the originals, but it’s definitely no worse for wear because of its age. Having won several awards for its haircuts and super-friendly service, this is definitely the place to invest in a new barnet.
BLUE TIT
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 10:00 AM – 7:00 PM
- Sunday: 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM
Blue Tit’s sixth salon is in Brixton and it’s got a different vibe from all the other spots – Scandi minimalism mixed with industrial furniture, exposed beams, metal detailing and fluorescent lighting with a hint of their familiar retro style. The staff are super friendly with all the stylists having their own area of expertise, and the salon uses all-natural Davines products just like all the others. Whether you’re after something quirky or simple anything is possible at Blue Tit Brixton and with smoothies on offer during the day and booze at night, you can make a real occasion of it.
We saw something we liked in Stylist magazine, ripped out the page and headed to the Charles Worthington flagship salon on Percy Street. There, our stylist Adam was tasked with making our new bangs look just like the picture and giving us a blow dry that matched our “sexy” mood. After a consultation, we were taken to the basin and washed before the cutting began. It was all pretty seamless, cutting and explaining as he went, Adam had us in and out within an hour and we left with a shiny new do – just like the magazine. Could we be a model? Well we’d like to think so!
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Let us introduce you to Jo Hansford’s Split End Solution, a keratin hair repairing treatment that works on the ends of the hair only using a unique coating method. Created by Senior Stylist Dino, this treatment differs to the traditional Brazilian Blow-Dry, in that it is applied only to the most dry parts of your hair. That makes it less heavy for the hair and thus it retains its body. The treatment takes about an hour and lasts for up to three months…You do the maths.
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ESHK hair opened their salon in Clerkenwell, bringing with them a touch of Shoreditch and a small army of expertly trained stylists. Phew. The salon gets its look from its East London sisters: exposed brick, recycled materials, achingly cool. We got cosy downstairs and let the brilliant Miky loose on the mane transforming it from general mess to glossy, preened and polished. A head full of foils later we were left with what can only be described as one of the best dye jobs we’ve ever had. There wasn’t an evil root (natural hair – eugh) in sight and all highlights were blended so beautifully it gave us an all over natural look.
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Located in the 5-star Grosvenor Hotel, the salon decor is modern with a bright white fit out. We were booked in with stylist Bee, who after a quick consultation, worked her magic into transforming dry split ends into soft silky locks. Throughout the appointment we were talked through all the treatment’s being used and their benefits, which definitely expanded our knowledge on how to maintain hair throughout summer. The Sanrizz is also known for it’s Educational Academy, which gave us a piece of mind, knowing we are in the hands of highly qualified stylists.
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