Choose from 9 venues offering ladies' highlights near Canonbury, London

Located just minutes away from Drayton Park station in Highbury, Barnaby's Hairdressing is a bright modern salon with over 20 years of experience in the hairstyling industry. Touches of elegance such as elaborate lighting and artistic floral walls give this salon a sense of creativity that perfectly reflects their approach to hairdressing.

Sit back with a cup of tea while Barnaby's Hairdressing revolutionises your look. With their skill for creating classic looks and on-trend styles, they’ve has accumulated a loyal client base and a reputation for excellence. No detail is forgotten by their friendly team of talented hairstylists and colour technicians. Using brands such as Wella and Paul Mitchell, they deliver high-quality, long-lasting results at a price everyone can afford.

Located a minutes walk from Highbury Corner, Basecuts is a contemporary salon providing an innovative hairdressing experience to the Islington area.

Basecuts offers a variety of hair treatments carried out by a team of creative stylists and colourists. Their attention to detail means they take the time to ensure your hair is at it’s best. This chic and stylish salon first opened its doors in 1993, so take a seat and feel safe in the knowledge that your hair is in the hands of a tried and tested professional.

(Please note that the deals we offer are day specific, if you reschedule we may charge full price for the appointment)

Cut & Crafts Hair Salon, off Cissold Park in Stoke Newington, is a local unisex hairdressing hub providing haircuts, colouring and also hair removal services seven days a week. You’re welcomed into a clean, modern environment with tea and biscuits and time is taken to understand what you want before setting out.

Respectful, efficient and professional staff provide a great value service incorporating products from leading brands such as L’Oreal and Wella.

Doug Gallert is a Hairstylist and Colourist based in Newington Green offering Haircut, Blow Dry and Styling; Permanent, Demi-Permanent and Vibrant Colours; all sort of blondings as Highlights, Balayage or Platinum; also Nanokeratin, Olaplex and K18 treatments.

All genders welcome and vegan options available.

Check my work on Instagram @douggallerthair

Nearest public transport:

5 min from Canonbury Station on the Overground.

The team:

Doug have more than 20 years of experience and a mission:

To create magical hair experiences that blend artistry, innovation, healing and well-being, fostering strong client relationships and giving back to our community.

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What we like about the venue:

• Friendly, anti-meangirl and nonjudgemental atmosphere.
• Specialises in fidelizing clients through the best service they will ever have.
• Brands and products used: L'Oreal Professional colours, Inoa, Nanokeratin, K18, Olaplex, Insight.

Our hair and beauty salon has been proudly serving clients for over 15 years. With a long-standing reputation for excellence, we offer a wide range of services, including haircuts, styling, coloring, manicures, pedicures, facials, and more. Our experienced team of stylists and beauty professionals is dedicated to delivering top-quality care, using the latest techniques and premium products to ensure each client leaves feeling confident and refreshed.

Over the years, we have built strong relationships with our clients, many of whom have trusted us with their beauty needs for over a decade. Our salon is not just a place for treatments—it’s a welcoming space where our clients can relax and enjoy a personalized, luxurious experience. We take pride in our commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, and we look forward to continuing our journey for many more years to come.

Nearest public transport:

A 10-minute walk from Canonbury station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Angels.

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: Glamorous, professional, chic, and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.

Next door to Islington Central Library, Taylor’d Hair & Lashes offers haircuts, colours and conditioning as well as facials, waxing and nail treatments. Established in 2008, their experienced team of dedicated stylists and therapists provide a meticulous service.

Feel comfortable and at ease in a warm and welcoming environment where they care about details and working with you to customise services to your needs. Providing reliable results, they use Goldwell, Moroccan Oil and Shellac amongst their product range.

Chaps & Dames is a gender-neutral hairdressing salon / Deep tissue Massage/ Piercing on Blackstock Road in Highbury, London. Their menu is filled with options and their experienced and talented staff can create a look to suit you with the use of premium products.

Nearest public transport:
This salon is located just a short walk from Finsbury Park and Arsenal station.

The team:
Celebrating over 20 years in business, the team welcomes you to their unique, funky and comfortable space. These dedicated stylists and our house beautician/ piercer are all qualified and regularly attend international events and fashion exhibitions, ensuring your new look and feel are at the cutting edge of the latest trends.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Funky/ eclectic quirky & fun.
Specialises in: Bleach and colour work/ piercing
Brands and products used: Matrix, Evo, Olaplex,
The extra touches: Gender-neutral salon. Chaps & Dames in Highbury has you covered for all your haircutting, colouring needs.

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.

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.