Choose from 7 venues offering ladies' half head highlights near Union Square, London

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

Welcome to Enhance, based in Islington, London. Beauty specialists provide treatments such as facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, massages and other aesthetic services, injections,laser hair removal,leaving you looking more beautiful than ever.

Nearest public transport: The venue is based on Essex road, only a 10-minute walk from Angel tube station, with local bus, stops nearby.

The Team: They have 11 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Relaxing, friendly and warm. Specialises in: Facials, manicures, waxing, pedicure, threading and laser hair removal. Brands and products used: Murad and MDK.

Welcome to Sarah Hepburn, the hair salon located in Islington, London. Sara is a Spanish hairdresser fascinated with all things hair-related, as well as making her client feel fantastic; if you love highlights or balayage, Sara's your girl!

Nearest public transport: Located on Essex Road, the venue is close to many bus stops and on the other side of the road from the Essex Road tube station.

The Team: Sara is an expert hairdresser who will go the extra mile to give you the look you want.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, inviting.
• Specialises in: Hair colour and styling.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Wella, L'Oréal.
• The extra: Refreshments like tea, coffee, and soft drinks are available at the venue.

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.

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.

Allure Hair & Beauty, 146 Ball Pond Road offers a variety of hair services including colouring, hair treatments and haircuts for, women, and children.

Inside the salon, you can expect to find a modern, new, light and bright atmosphere. A luxury feels for pampering with modern furnishings and statement wallpaper. Fatish, the owner, has over 15 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry.

The salon is based in a convenient location, just a few minutes away from Dalston and Newington Green, 10mins from Old street.

Local stations are Canonbury Overground & Highbury & Islington station.

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.