Choose from 21 venues offering braids near Faraday Museum, London

Based on Fulham Road in Chelsea, Naya Hair is a chic boutique offering premium services to give you a fabulous, confidence boosting look. Passionate about their craft, their creative style has led to them being featured in publications such as GQ, Joy and Tatler.

Cream coloured chairs and white walls create a calming space, allowing their international team of stylists and beauticians to focus solely on you. Meticulous in their approach, they offer in-depth consultations to ensure every treatment delivers the best possible results. Part of their philosophy is to stay ahead of the latest trends, ensuring dynamic and innovative services that keep them at the forefront of the industry. Using high-quality products such as Olaplex and Wella, Naya Hair creates captivating looks that are guaranteed to turn heads.

A cultured hair and beauty salon situated in the heart of Paddington, Gold Hair & Beauty boasts decades of industry experience. Find an efficient, effective and friendly service throughout the week here in a cosy, comfortable setting.

Their team of international hairdressers work with the philosophy: 'look good, feel great' and specialise in women’s and men’s haircuts, hair colouring and blowdry treatments. There’s also a beauty menu including waxing, threading, facials and makeup.

Just a 3-minute walk from Brondesbury Road bus station, Tresses Excel specialise in contemporary women's hair styling for every type of hair.

This super friendly salon was established almost two decades ago and offers clients a complete selection of modern styling, colouring, perms and updos. Most renowned for their hair extensions Tresses use only the best quality from an impressive selection of European, Indian, Russian Remy, Brazilian, Peruvian, Afro and Malaysian hair.

The styling team are qualified for every type of hair and offer a specialist afro menu which includes braids, cornrows and classic pressing or tong styling as well as harder to find YUKO Japanese hair straightening and frizz-busting Brazilian blow dries.

Open Monday through Saturday, there's a free consultation with every treatment.

Belsize Hair Salon in North London is a sleek spot for your next haircut, colour or treatment.

The salon is run by a highly experienced team who use products from brands including Kerastase, L'Oreal and Kevin Murphy to get you feeling your best. They can handle all types and lengths of hair, so you know you'll get a personalised treatment no matter what you book in for.

You can find the salon just opposite Belsize Park tube, with a bus stop nearby too.

Welcome to your new one-stop hair and beauty shop. Wandworth's All About You Hair & Beauty features hair restyling, nails, waxing and skincare performed in a bright, modern environment.

Take your pick from a full Wella Bar of colours (completely free from PPDs), both Olaplex and L'Oreal's Smartbond in advanced colour conditioning as well as cuts and blow drys for any style.

In for a beauty treatment? Expect a choice of OPI gel and classic polishes, with pedicures performed in relaxing massage chairs, express waxing, massages and semi-permanent lashes.

Don't miss their skincare menu either, which boasts an impressive selection from Janssen Cosmetics with luxury add-ons like high-frequency skin firming and ultrasonic skin scrubbing.

Situated less than a 10-minute walk from Stockwell tube station, All About You is family friendly and has complete accessibility for wheelchairs and prams.

Ideally located within LINNAEAN in London, Enrique Sandoval offers a range of hairstyling and colouring services. Take a break from the bustling vibey area and relax in the hands of a professional.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well connected via tube, with Vauxall & Nine Elms stations both within a 5-minute walk away.

The team:
Enrique is professional and with over 10 years of experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Super friendly, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Hair services, Hair extensions, Colour & Bridal Services
• The extra touches: Clients can enjoy complimentary refreshments during their visit.

Rebel & Blow St Marys Axe is a blowdry bar and hair salon situated inside the boutique 1Rebel Gym in central London. Whether you're training in the gym and need a post-session blow dry, or just want to swing by for a cut and style, the staff will ensure to leave you feeling fresh.

Nearest public transport: The venue is well connected by tube and bus. Liverpool Street and Aldgate tube stations are both within a 5-minute walk.

The team: Our warm, welcoming team at Rebel and Blow have tons of experience, knowledge and passion for hair. They we have you leaving the salon feeling fresh, beautiful and confident with your new do

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Trendy, welcoming, professional. Specialises in: Haircuts, blow dries. Brands and products used: GHD, Evo Hair. The extra touches: Clients can enjoy complimentary prosecco during their visit

We have a 10 min late policy in place, however we will always try our best to accomodate your booking, this will be at the stylists discretion

If you’re looking for a stylish hair salon in the heart of London, then look no further than Studio 52.

Based in St John’s Wood, this beautiful salon is conveniently located near Maida Vale tube station.

With over 17 years of experience, your precious hair is in the most professional hands. Choose from a select range of haircut, styling and colouring options.

Using top-quality brands such as L’Oreal and Alfaparf, your highly-experienced stylists will ensure you leave with the most perfect, glossy locks.

Book in to get that A-list look today.

Welcome to 3D Nails, Hair, Lash and Brows Studio based in London’s West End near Soho. They are beauty and aesthetic professionals who offer a wide selection of hair, nail, lash and brow services for all your beauty needs. Their experienced team will help you find the best service to suit what you’re looking for and leave you feeling your best.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is located on Macclesfield Street, easily accessible by multiple bus lines with a nearby stop, and less than a 5-minute walk from both Leicester Square and Piccadilly Circus tube stations.

The team:

The team of experienced beauty professionals is passionate about providing their clients with exceptional hair, nail, lash and brow services.

Reeds of London is a L'Oréal Professional hairdressing salon in Waterloo that provides all aspects of ladies and men's hairdressing.

The salon has a rich family history being a true family-run business since 1861.

Their menu includes colouring, highlights, balayage, ombré, treatments, ladies and men's style cuts, blow-dries and upstyling.

The team at Reeds of London are friendly and helpful and will do everything they can to ensure that clients leave happy.

Ideally located on Waterloo Rd right across from Waterloo station, come and say hi to the team today.

Marco offers a range of hair and hair colouring services.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well connected by tube, with Finchley Central station close by.

The team:
Senior stylist Marco is qualified and professional, offering attentive and kind service.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, trendy venue.
• Specialises in: Balayage and haircuts.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex and Moroccan Oil.
• The extra touches: Clients can enjoy complimentary alcoholic refreshments during their visit.

Freta Hair Salon can be found in Kilburn, a short way over the canal bridge from Westbourne Park Station. They offer creative, quality hair solutions, whether you’re after a simple haircut, hairstyle, colouring or highlights. It’s a cosy establishment with success based on client recommendations and word of mouth. They achieve this by making you feel special as an individual, giving you a look that suits you perfectly.

Head to New Level Cuts in Kensal Green for a wide array of hairdressing services including cutting, styling, weaves, cornrows, twists and crotchets, as well as a select range of brow and threading services.

This contemporary arty salon is wheelchair accessible with tube and bus links nearby. There is also paid parking available in the area.

Treat your locks to a pamper session today at New Level Cuts.

Welcome to Oblique Nails/Beauty, based in the vibrant part of `London, Kensington. They are eyelash and eyebrow experts that will leave you looking more lush than ever. They have many years of experience in the game and await your booking.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on Harrington Road, only a 5-minute walk from South Kensington tube station, with local bus routes nearby.

The Team:

They are highly trained nail technicians, with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Calm, clean and friendly.
Specialises in: Nails and beauty.
Brands and products used: Kevin Murphy, Oway, Redkin, Kydra, Orising, Olaplex, Tokio Inkarami and Lebell.
The extra: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

In Walworth, London, you’ll find the fabulous Poshmina Hair and Beauty.

Here you can choose from a range of hair styling and colouring treatments, including hair conditioning treatments, braids, locks, wigs, weaves, and more.

Your highly-experienced stylist uses only the best products, like Mizani, Keracare and L’Oreal, to achieve professional, long-lasting results.

This bright and friendly salon is conveniently located close to Elephant and Castle train station.

Book in and let the wonderful Rita take great care of you today.

SKH London Clinic The central London clinic at St Christopher's Place is in a prestigious location for men and women just a 2-minute walk from Bond Street Tube station.

Shower facilities are available on-site.

With over 2500 reviews, they are famously known for their bespoke private services in the heart of Mayfair. The menu ranges from facials, hair removal and nail services to signature skin treatments to aromatherapy, massages and many more.

Offering a wide range of treatments catered for men and women, they take a lot of care and pride in their work. Be reassured you will be greeted by experienced and knowledgeable aestheticians and therapists who tailor calm, professional services to your needs and will help you to relax and revitalise throughout your visit in separate lounges served with hot and soft drinks.

Shower facilities are available on-site.

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.

Don’t knock it til you’ve dyed it with FV Hair, within Ide Salon, 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, sunkissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique - this is creative colouring done right. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. This is not hairassment - this is your sign to pencil in an appointment at FV Hair and leave trimming over with confidence!

Nearest public transport:

A 7-minute walk from Nine Elms station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at FV Hair.

The team:

With tons of experience and charm, this skilful technician will leave you feeling refreshed, radiating elegance and in mint condition(er).

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: French, English and Portuguese are spoken fluently at the salon.

Open the door to a world of afro hairdressing at Bella Moore, a Park Royal paradise for haircutting, colouring, silk press treatments, wigs, braids and everything for you need for your curl pattern.

Bella Moore launched back in 2016 and has since become renowned for being afro aficionados, with over 35 years of experience between them and sterling 5-star reviews, you can see why all the noise.

There's a monumental choice to get your mane looking in shipshape, whether you fancy switching up your weave, going au naturel with a silk press, or opting for a bold lemonade braid.

The salon is ideally located with free parking outside and North Acton station is only a 14-minute walk away, so book in at Bella Moore and let these ladies bring out your beauty.

Braids & Blowdrys Limited is a distinguished hair salon situated in the heart of London. This salon is ideal for individuals seeking a fresh and stylish hair makeover in the hands of experienced stylists.

Nearest public transport

For those choosing public transport, Marble Arch station is conveniently located just a 9-minute walk away from the salon. This makes the venue easily accessible to customers from all corners of the city.

The team

The salon boasts a dedicated small team of staff members who are committed to providing top-notch services to their clients. Their professional approach ensures that every client feels valued and leaves the salon satisfied with their treatment.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Modern, chic and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Balayage, blow drys, braids, hair cuts and treatments.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Color Wow and Dyson.