Choose from 33 hair salons in Islington, London

Located on Islington's Caledonian Road, Flok Hair Salon & Art Gallery provides a cutting edge hairdressing service with a quirky vibe. This vibrant salon supports up-and-coming artists alongside offering treatments from brands such as Olaplex and Keune, allowing you to enjoy the best of the local art scene while you enjoy your cut, colour or restyle.

Nearest public transport:

Caledonian Road & Barnsbury station is a 4-minute walk away.

The team:

Equally creative, the Flok team specialise in organic colouring with everything from Seaweed highlights to natural full-head tints and touch-ups. So whether you want a fringe trim or a complete restyle, this super-friendly team are on hand to ensure you leave looking and feeling great!

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, clean and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.

Doug Gallert is a Hairstylist and Colourist based in Newington Green offering Haircut, Blow Dry and Styling; Permanent, Demi-Permanent and Vibrant Colours; all sort of blondings as Highlights, Balayage or Platinum; also Nanokeratin, Olaplex and K18 treatments.

All genders welcome and vegan options available.

Check my work on Instagram @douggallerthair

Nearest public transport:

5 min from Canonbury Station on the Overground.

The team:

Doug have more than 20 years of experience and a mission:

To create magical hair experiences that blend artistry, innovation, healing and well-being, fostering strong client relationships and giving back to our community.

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What we like about the venue:

• Friendly, anti-meangirl and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
• Specialises in fidelizing clients through the best service they will ever have.
• Brands and products used: L'Oreal Professional colours, Inoa, Nanokeratin, K18, Olaplex, Insight.

Marko Karola At The House Of Coco is a boutique hair salon based in Islington. They go above and beyond to ensure their clients look their best with every visit.

A classically chic interior houses some of the finest talents in the industry, with a focus on delivering a bespoke beauty experience. Providing one to one consultations and appointments, they bring professionalism, style and irrepressible Italian flair to every treatment. Services include haircuts, highlights and updos, performed by a team who take the time to understand your individuality. With a meticulous and tailored approach, Marko Karola aim to help each client define their own personal sense of beauty and style.

Just a short walk from Highbury and Islington tube station, The Purple Salon is a modern hair salon situated in the centre of Islington. As the name suggests, this unisex salon’s colour scheme uses varying shades of purple to reflect their creative and fashion-forward approach to hairdressing.

The Purple Salon boasts a wide selection of professional treatments, ranging from haircuts and colouring to Japanese hair straightening and Brazilian blow drys. Their expert team of hairstylists deliver precision hairdressing with personality and style, boosting your confidence and leaving your hair with a renewed feeling of vitality.

Next door to Islington Central Library, Taylor’d Hair & Lashes offers haircuts, colours and conditioning as well as facials, waxing and nail treatments. Established in 2008, their experienced team of dedicated stylists and therapists provide a meticulous service.

Feel comfortable and at ease in a warm and welcoming environment where they care about details and working with you to customise services to your needs. Providing reliable results, they use Goldwell, Moroccan Oil and Shellac amongst their product range.

Welcome to My MOONLIGHT HAIR by MEHTAP, London, where every detail has been meticulously curated to evoke an aura of luxury and sophistication. Plush leather chairs beckon guests to sink into their sumptuous embrace, while oversized mirrors reflect the dazzling array of hair and makeup products lining the walls. If you love a touch of glamour, witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life, the spectrum of shades and classic cut services will leave you trimming over with confidence! Whether you want some professional makeup artistry for all occasions or to mix it up with bespoke brows, here you'll find a welcoming, stylish space to unwind. Every detail, from the neutral palette to the floral accents, makes MOONLIGHT HAIR by MEHTAP a go-to destination for anyone seeking a relaxing and fashionable pampering experience. Open a world of possibilities and live for your mirror moment with MOONLIGHT HAIR by MEHTAP!

Nearest public transport:

Holloway Road station is a 7-minute walk away.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for hair and beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to Sarah Hepburn, the hair salon located in Islington, London. Sara is a Spanish hairdresser fascinated with all things hair-related, as well as making her client feel fantastic; if you love highlights or balayage, Sara's your girl!

Nearest public transport: Located on Essex Road, the venue is close to many bus stops and on the other side of the road from the Essex Road tube station.

The Team: Sara is an expert hairdresser who will go the extra mile to give you the look you want.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, inviting.
• Specialises in: Hair colour and styling.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Wella, L'Oréal.
• The extra: Refreshments like tea, coffee, and soft drinks are available at the venue.

Chez Andre Paie is a hair salon located in Angel, Islington, offering a range of treatments to improve and optimise your hair texture including Brazilian smoothing, hair plumping treatment and much more.

It is a modern boutique with a calm and relaxing atmosphere with lovely and dedicated staff members whose job is to ensure your experience at their salon is the best.

Athena Salon Hair & Nails is a one-stop location in Islington, London, for all of your hair and nail needs. Whether you need a hair refresh with some warming highlights or want to give your nails some extra glam with a shellac manicure, book in for an appointment today and let the friendly staff here take care of you.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well-connected by bus and Essex Road train station is just a 2-minute walk away. Highbury & Islington tube station is just a 13-minute walk away.

The team:
Maria, the resident hairstylist, and Anastasia, the resident nail technician, are both fully qualified and highly professional.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, friendly, chic, modern.
• Specialises in: Hair colour, haircuts and nails.
• Brands and products used: OPI, CND, Sebastian and Nioxin.
• The extra touches: There is a private women-only area in the salon for bespoke treatments.

Head to Duck & Dry in Islington, London for a select range of hair and nail treatments, including hair styling, manicures and pedicures.

This new London salon is one of the biggest spaces for pre-drinks, pampering, and pictures, with the brand’s signature pastel hues, marble and greenery in the background. It also includes an Instagramble duck pond and ball pit as well.

Other features include a group makeup table, prosecco bar and the largest Duck & File nail bar yet, with a menu full of nail art.

Picture everything you expect from a salon - then think again and make it more about you. Chic, fun and fast manicures, pedicures, and blow dries – Duck & Dry Islington is a world where the traditional rules of hair and beauty do not apply.

The venue is located close to Essex Road train station, as well as a number of other bus stops.

Buzz Hair Therapy is a stylish hair salon located in the heart of London. This venue offers a wide range of hair services to cater to the diverse needs of its clients. With a prime location and a dedicated team, it has quickly become a favourite amongst locals and visitors alike.

Nearest public transport

Canonbury station is a mere 7 minutes walk from the salon, making it conveniently accessible to those using public transportation.

The team

Elisa, the owner of the salon, prides herself on taking care of her clients. Her dedication to customer service is reflected in the high-quality services provided at Buzz Hair Therapy. The salon's team of skilled stylists shares this commitment, ensuring each client leaves feeling pampered and beautiful.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Professional, stylish and inviting.
• Specialises in: Hair colouring, ladies' full head colouring and ladies' highlights
• Brands and products used: L'Oréal and L'Oréal Professionnel.
• The extra: The venue has wheelchair access.

Hair Mastery Co. is a boutique hair extension and hair loss clinic in Angel, London, with seven years of experience offering the most innovative methods in the UK. Immerse yourself in the warm and welcoming salon environment, LGBTQIA+ friendly. Discover the transformative power of high-quality hair extensions that enhance your natural beauty. Whether you're seeking length, volume, or a solution for hair loss, the skilled professionals deliver exceptional results. Visit them today to experience the artistry of hair extensions and unlock your true beauty.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is one tube stop from Kings Cross / St Pancras to Angel and a 7-minute walk from Angel station that will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Hair Mastery Co.

The team:

This one-to-one service ensures that you feel relaxed and so comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair extensions & hair loss.
• The extra touches: The salon is located within Beautique Salon.

Welcome to Afro Hair Trends in North London, the studio that specialises in a wide range of hairstyling services tailored for Afro hair.

Closest Public Transport:

Holloway Road metro station is located a short 4 minutes walk away. If you prefer travelling by bus, there are many options available even closer to the venue, like for example Camden Road (Stop T).

The Team:

The skilled technician Folake, with tons of experience and charm, will make you look and feel your best, by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Stitch braids, Afro hair braiding, Knotless braids, Boho braids, Crochet braids, Men's twists, Texture release treatments, Relaxing silk press, Wig installation.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible. For boho braids with human hair, the hair is provided, so you don't need to stress about sourcing it yourself. Additionally, the venue offer excellent sew-in weaves and wig installation services, selling high-quality wigs. Luxurious raw human hair extensions are also provided (24 hours' notice is mandatory) .