Choose from 9 venues offering hair styling and updos near Essex Road, London

Boost your mood with a treatment at Hair Spring Studio in Angel, Chapel Market London. Whether you are looking for a new hairstyle or a nail treatment, get ready to sit back and get truly pampered in the hands of the expert staff at this venue.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is located just 4 minutes away from Angel Station and 15 min away from King’s Cross Station,

The team:

The talented team has over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, cosy environment, modern style with pink and floral accents.
• Specialises in: Hair and nails.
• Brands and products used: Davines, Olaplex, OPI, The Gel Bottle.

Treat yourself to a taste of European style with an appointment at Prestige Unisex Beauty Lounge, one of London's slickest unisex beauty salons. This bright and airy space has all you need for a relaxing and luxurious grooming experience, with their expert team of talented barbers, stylists and beauticians on hand to meet your every need.

Enjoy a complimentary drink from the in-house bar and soak up the chilled out vibes as you receive your treatment. Whether you need a change of style, a colour top up or something more elaborate, their dedicated stylists have the skill and touch to leave you with a sharp, flawless look.

As well as their chic hair studio, Prestige Unisex Beauty Lounge has three spacious and private beauty rooms downstairs for you to unwind in total tranquillity and calm.

The salon is located on City Road, a short walk from Angel underground station.

Hikari is a hair salon located just off Upper Street in Islington, North London. Their professionally trained staff offer a variety of haircuts and colouring or highlighting services to suit everybody, all within a friendly and happy environment which is built on a passion for hair and beauty.

The team believe that each individual that enters the Islington salon deserves the greatest hair experience. Their wealth of knowledge, in combination with their passion for continually performing to the highest standards, means an appointment at Hikari feels more like an experience. Whether you're after a new look or a regular trim, you will feel comfortable the moment you arrive and leave feeling great about yourself. The carefully selected products available ensure a quality finish every time, and the complimentary back and leg massage chairs will help to rejuvenate and relax you.

The salon can be reached via Angel or Highbury & Islington underground station and the road which connects the two, Upper Street, is a major bus route.

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.

Refresh your hair with a cut, colour, or treatment at Hair by Clint in Angel Islington.

Based within Hairbase, Clint has a decade of experience and uses products from brands like Matrix and Olaplex to give you a truly professional experience, whether you're after a full head of highlights or a Keratin treatment.

The salon is just 4 minutes from Angel station and has plenty of bus stops nearby.

Time for a total style reinvention? Book your spot at Angel's Makeup & Hair by Julia.

Working from within the neighbourhood's popular House of Hair, Stylist Yulia creates a selection of colour classics finished with your choice of cut, blow out or complimentary blast dry.

Yulia began her creative journey over two decades ago, starting in her native Russia before moving to London to perfect an impressive portfolio of international styles. She also works with brand favourites like Wella and Redken, achieving long-lasting hues in the exact shade for your skin tone and individual style.

Makeup & Hair by Julia offers both super early morning and late evening appointments, flexible enough to get in around any city schedule.

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.

There's always a time and a place for a moment of pure indulgence and you've found it with Sonia's Beauty, London. Right on hue, these salon superstars will diva up your digits with their never-ending candy shop of polishes. Or check out the treasure trove of beauty extras, whatever you desire this dream team will primp, preen, polish and pamper to create a look that's as unique as you are. Book now, throw some shade and get a little high shine with Sonia's Beauty.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury & Islington station is just a short 4-minute stroll away.

The team:

The salon hosts a powerhouse of professionals with years of experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming and friendly.
• Specialises in: perfect facials , facial treatments, body treatments laser hair removal ,Wright loss treatments And much more all combining to create a unique and Instagrammable experience.
• Brands and products used: Glossify.
• The extra touches: English, Spanish and Portuguese are all spoken fluently at the salon.

Found less than a minute's walk from Essex Road station in the heart of Islington, London, Glitz and Glamour is a one stop beauty salon offering hair, nails, tanning, beauty and aesthetics for ladies and gents and kid's pamper packages too! From LVL lashes to Shellac mani and pedis, highlights and bouncy blow drys to tanning beds and filler/botox! There is a large assortment of services here for you to choose from.

The staff are attentive, friendly and thorough, and will always ensure that you are completely satisfied with your treatment. You will immediately be made to feel at ease, and the team are on hand to offer advice or help if you are uncertain about any of the treatments on offer.