Choose from 25 venues offering blow dries near Caledonian Road & Barnsbury, London

"HAIR THAT FITS YOU, NOT TRENDS"

Welcome to Joe Franciosa, nestled within Hairbase at the heart of Angel Islington, London. Joe is a true legend in the world of hairdressing, boasting an illustrious 40-year career, whose mission is to craft bespoke haircuts and styles that seamlessly harmonise with your unique face shape and lifestyle. Joe understands the value of time and that your hair is an extension of your identity, effortlessly reflecting who you are, every day.

Nearest public transport:
Just a short 2-minute walk from Angel tube station, making it a breeze to reach.

The team:
Expect your appointment with Joe to be more than just a transaction – it’s a journey. Joe believes that when your hair looks good, you feel exceptional, and that sensation is what drives his passion even further.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Energetic, creative, and welcoming, providing a delightful experience for all.
• Specialises in: Designer haircuts and colouring, achieving beautifully tailored elegance.

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.

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.

The London Jungle is the go-to spot in Clerkenwell for gender-neutral highlights, balayage, haircuts and more.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is a short walk from Angel tube station.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional.
• Specialises in: Haircuts and colouring.
• Brands and products used: Davines.
• The extra touches: The salon only uses eco-friendly, vegan products.