Choose from 7 venues offering chemical straightening near Hackney Central, London

Located close to London's latest fashion district, Hackney Walk, Marsha's Hair & Beauty is a unisex salon offering a range of beauty and hair care services, including cuts, highlights and styling as well as mink eyelash extensions and bespoke makeup sessions.

This lively salon is manned by Marsha and her team of friendly beauticians, experts in all things hair. The laid-back atmosphere makes it the perfect spot to come and enjoy a moment of relaxation and pampering.

Whether you're in need of a fresh new style, some stunning colour highlights or just a bit of maintenance, these talented hairdressers tailor each service to ensure you get the results you're after. If you're getting ready for a special occasion, book a date with their in-house makeup artist, who has the skill and finesse to transform your look and leave you looking your radiant best.

The salon can be found on Morning Lane, a short walk from Hackney Central and Homerton stations. For outstanding service in the hands of passionate, friendly beauty pros, look no further than Marsh's Hair & Beauty.

Valritz offers a range of nails and waxing treatments with a Brazillian flair. Experienced and passionate technicians are happy to go the extra mile to meet your expectations.

There’s a spectrum of colours available from OPI, Essie and CND and a number of other professional products from Cuccio, China Glaze and Lycon. You get an efficient service in a friendly salon with relaxing music and ready advice.

Love is in the hair at Got2Ask, based in Bethnal Green, a salon here to help you refine your look. You'll find a menu full of colour services with options in glossy tints, sunkissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique. Treatments will include the frizz-busting keratin treatment for sleek, enviable hair and rich tints with added highlights for colour with added dimension. Those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Brand new hair is the ultimate power statement, so book now for the ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

Cambridge Heath tube is a short walk away.

The team:

This one-to-one service 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: Hair.

Situated just off Seven Sisters Road in Woodberry Down, Joelle Shades is a specialist Italian hair salon offering a range of cuts, styling and colouring services. You'll find everything you need from quick trims for both ladies and gents to bespoke updos, conditioning treatments and hair extensions.

Equipped with a team of highly experienced stylists and colour technicians, this salon is ideal for those searching for a touch of European flair to their mane, whether you're after a totally new look or just a bit of maintenance. The friendly staff welcome you into their elegant space with a complimentary cup of Italian coffee and make you feel right at home as you sit back and enjoy your treatment. Try one of their unique Italian options in blow drying or their specially developed Joelle Shades colour treatment that'll transform your locks and leave you looking your stunning best.

Ideally located just a short walk from Manor House underground, Joelle Shades is your go-to spot for immaculate hair and professional service in Woodberry Down.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Rachelle Aesthetics, London, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments and speedy solutions to hairy situations, that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are. Perfect, for lovers of everything and anything beauty-related, if you're looking to be primped, preened, polished and pampered, then go ahead and spoil yourself with a trip to Rachelle Aesthetics.

Nearest public transport:

Stepney Green station is only a 3-minute stroll away.

The team:

Together with their skills, experience and a great eye for detail, this talented team aim to have you looking and feeling your best.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: The transformative power of beauty and aesthetics.

1. Update your hair in an instant with Matlena Rotari Hair Beauty Studio, 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. 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 15-minute walk from Hackney Wick station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Matlena Rotari Hair Beauty Studio.

The team:

This one-to-one service 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: Chic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Zee Da Best is the best in town for Afro hairdressing and lash extensions. From cornrows for adults and children to weave installations to Russian lash extensions, this is the spot to check out. Based in Tottenham, this salon is in the perfect place if you're in the area.

Nearest public transport: 

The salon is 20-25 minute walk from South Tottenham and Seven Sisters stations.

The team:

Zee is a master in what she does.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair and lashes.
• The extra touches: This is an English and Creole-speaking salon.