Choose from 10 venues offering blow dries near Upper Sydenham, London

If you’re looking for a classic blow-dry or bold balayage, Hair By Pauly B in Upper Norwood, London might just be the right place for you. This intimate and stylish hair salon offers the highest quality treatments to take your mane to the next level.

Nearest public transport:
Gipsy Hill station is a 10-minute walk away.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Located in a refurbished warehouse, with gold, glitter and pink tones to create a glamorous boutique vibe.
• Specialises in: Hair extensions, balayage, haircutting.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Schwarzkopf, Max Eli.
• The extra touches: In this salon, you will be welcomed with a warm smile, and offered a truly professional service.

Located in Crystal Palace, Headmasters brings a contemporary, modern touch to South London.

An international salon group with over 50 venues, this salon boasts a team of style and colour experts that, along with their passion for innovation, helps keep them ahead of the latest trends.

They blend exquisite cutting and devoted service with a catwalk quality finish and this shows in their dedicated customers.

Constantly evolving, you can put yourself in the hands of an expert team who are guaranteed to give you beautiful, confidence boosting hair with every visit.

Established in 2009, No 7 The Salon set out to bring a new aspect to the area of Penge. They provide a range of hair services including cutting, colouring and blow drying, and cater for ladies, gents and children too. The friendly staff focus on providing you with a luxury service for good value, all within a boutique-style salon. Their aim is to get to know you and your hair so they can cater for each individual, whether that's demonstrating how to use their quality products correctly, or showing you techniques to enable you to recreate your new style at home.

Nearest public transport:

Just cross the road in a 1-minute walk from Penge station and you'll find yourself in the hairdresser's hot seat at No 7 The Salon.

The team:

Some members of the team have over 30 year's worth of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair.

Way Ahead London on Westow Street in Crystal Palace offers the latest trends in haircuts, colour and styling for ladies, gents and children.

Nearest public transport:
This salon is a 14-minute walk from Crystal Palace train station. It is located close to a bus stop and parking is available within a short walk.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, welcoming and professional.
• Specialises in: Hair treatments
• Brands and products used: L'Oréal.
• The extra touches: Unisex Salon in a great location with friendly and professional staff.

Give your hair a treat at Luscious Locks Sydenham, a cosy hair salon located in Sydenham, London. Haircutting, balayage, toners, and styling are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals who are known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair.

Update your hair in an instant with Magic Scissors, London. With a healthy dose of all the major colour trends, you'll find this house of hues has an extensive menu of colour services, with options in glossy tints, sun-kissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique - this is creative colouring done right. So, sit back, relax and the resident scissor scholar will soon have you swooning over your luscious locks. Remember, brand-new hair is the ultimate power statement (plus looking good never goes out of style).

Nearest public transport:

A 5-minute walk from Crystal Palace Rail station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Magic Scissors.

The team:

This one-to-one service with Fadya aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Cristass, Olaplex, Radican and Wella are used for optimal results.
• The extra touches: English, Arabic and German are spoken fluently at the venue.

Introducing the ultimate expert in the art of intricate and captivating hairstyles, welcome to HairbyClaireDale at Ambience, London. Step into their dynamic and welcoming salon, where creativity and style merge effortlessly. With a keen understanding of diverse hair types and textures, our hairdresser possesses the skill and knowledge to bring your hair dreams to life.

Nearest public transport:

Sydenham station is only a short 6-minute stroll away, keeping you well connected.

The team:

With a genuine passion for their craft, this scissor scholar approaches each appointment with an unwavering dedication to excellence. They prioritize the health and integrity of your hair and ensure optimal care throughout the styling process.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair.

Five minutes from Sydenham train station, you'll find Ambience Hair, a modern salon bringing hair and beauty treatments to locals. Hair colouring, cutting and styling, as well as nail services and eyelash extensions are readily available for you to enjoy.

Sarah-Jane is an expert in her field and has an impressive background, from training with L'Oreal, Wella and Matrix, styling on The Clothes Show Live, to having her work published in the Hairdressers Journal. Following on from her successes with hair, she's extended her skillset to become an accomplished eyelash and nail technician which she has proven to excel in.

The salon couldn't be easier to reach, as well as it's close proximity to the station, there's also free parking available. Whatever treatment you're in the mood for, Ambience Hair is committed to giving you a sterling service and stunning results.

Found at the top end of Hermitage Road via Central Hill in Upper Norwood, Hair By K J is a bright and modern salon offering expert hairdressing services with professional aftercare maintenance. Multi-award-winning stylist KJ boasts three decade's experience and personalises each treatment to suit your individual needs. No matter what your hair type, expect a first-rate service from start to finish in this calm and welcoming space.

Nearest public transport:

Located on a quiet private road with free on-site parking, the salon can be reached via bus and is just a few stops from West Norwood Overground station.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for hair 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.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Centrally located a short walk from Forest Hill station is Niketa Hair Lounge, a unisex hairdressers salon found close to Albion Millennium Green. There are many services to choose for men, women and children, including bridal hair, permanent waves and children’s haircuts, all of which are carried out with meticulous attention to detail.

With unsurpassable service and superior yet affordable treatments, this bright, welcoming space is the perfect spot to visit for all your hairdressing needs. Open Monday to Saturday, the highly professional, friendly and efficient team here work with passion and care to ensure you leave feeling and looking your best.