Choose from 10 venues offering ladies' haircut & blow dry near Union Square, London

Jenelle Thompson Hair, located within the iconic Giovanni’s on Upper Street, has over 25 years of expertise in this vibrant and stylish location. With a career spanning work with celebrity clients, editorial shoots, and fashion shows, they specialise in delivering bespoke hair services tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty 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.

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.

Voted "Top Choice Hair Salon of 2019 in London, England", Figaro London is the award winning hairdressing side of the lively Figaro London Hair and Beauty salon in the middle of the Old Street - Barbican - Angel triangle. They have conveniently flexible opening hours if you want to pop in before or after work or during your lunch break.

Whether you want a haircut, colouring or a blow dry, they’re ready to help you relax at their comfortable modern salon. All of their stylists and therapists are highly trained and thoughtful with advice and tips, making sure you enjoy and get the most from your experience.

Minimal Waves is the brainchild of renowned hair stylist Miranda Alund. Her desire to create the ultimate hair salon with the perfect team has been twenty years in the making.

The result is a beautifully crafted space that’s intimate, inclusive, and ecologically mindful. Virtually everything we use -foils to plastics, even your chopped hair- is reprocessed, and all our Kevin Murphy products are sulphate, paraben, and cruelty-free, contained within packing that’s either recyclable or biodegradable.

Our mission is to listen to you and ensure you leave Minimal Waves feeling thoroughly pampered with a fabulous treatment that won’t cost you or the planet a fortune

Athena Salon Hair & Nails is a one-stop location in Islington, London, for all of your hair and nail needs. Whether you need a hair refresh with some warming highlights or want to give your nails some extra glam with a shellac manicure, book in for an appointment today and let the friendly staff here take care of you.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well-connected by bus and Essex Road train station is just a 2-minute walk away. Highbury & Islington tube station is just a 13-minute walk away.

The team:
Maria, the resident hairstylist, and Anastasia, the resident nail technician, are both fully qualified and highly professional.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, friendly, chic, modern.
• Specialises in: Hair colour, haircuts and nails.
• Brands and products used: OPI, CND, Sebastian and Nioxin.
• The extra touches: There is a private women-only area in the salon for bespoke treatments.

Hilario, located in the heart of London, is both a barber shop and a hair salon. With over a decade of experience, we are dedicated to fostering a warm and inviting community, providing you with top-notch trends and expert advice, all hair-related.

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.

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.

Welcome to Izabella Bordignon London. Indulge in an exclusive salon retreat for your hair and scalp. Step into this serene Hair Boutique, where tranquillity awaits the cherished clients. Setting themselves apart from other salons, this team prioritises a calm and spacious atmosphere. Their commitment to serenity creates an environment reminiscent of a peaceful temple, offering an escape from the hustle and bustle of London life—a true sanctuary for your hair.

Nearest public transport:

A 5-minute walk from Angel station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Izabella Bordignon London. Plenty of paid parking can be found nearby.

The team:

This dream team has years 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: Soothinf, transforming, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: This exclusive salon is renowned for its unwavering commitment to using only healthy and natural ingredients, ensuring that every treatment is as kind to the planet as it is to you.
• The extra touches: Italian, Portuguese, Spanish and English are 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.