Choose from 11 venues offering patch test for hair in Old Ford, London

Hackney Cowlick Collective is a private studio based in the up-and-coming area of Hackney Wick, East London.

This modern and spacious studio can be located a short walk from Hertford Union Canal and Olympic Park and easy to get to via public transport, with Hackney Wick Station just a 3-minute stroll away.

With over 20 years of experience, this passionate and meticulous team is highly skilled in a range of hairstyles and is constantly updating its repertoire.

Book in with Hackney Cowlick Collective today and treat yourself to new hair that'll give you the confidence to shine, no matter how dull the day might be.

Based on Roman Road, Skin & Tonic is a glamorous beauty bar located in the heart of East London. Just a few minutes from Bow Road station, they offer a complete range of beauty treatments to give you beautiful, radiant looking skin.

Their luxurious interior is finished with sophisticated, decadent touches. Warm colours are complemented by classically styled mirrors and lights, creating a glamorous space that you can indulge in. Their dedication to quality is reflected in their use of industry leading brands like Dermalogica, Elemis and Guinot. Combined with a comprehensive menu that covers everything from classic facials to pampering pedicures, Skin & Tonic guarantee a full body beauty experience with every visit.

Lux Studio is a unisex hair and beauty salon located in the vibrant and ever-evolving area of Bow. This bright and spacious studio is dedicated to making all your hair and beauty dreams come true. Their treatment menu includes a wide variety of services, including haircuts, facials, massages and manicures.

Experience the extensive knowledge and expertise of Lux Studio’s team of hairstylists and beauticians. They specialise in creating treatments individually tailored to enhance each client’s unique natural beauty, using exclusive brands such as CACI, Ana Lotan, Shellac and Redken.

PLEASE NOTE: For Pay at venue bookings - Cash Only

Dream Nails is a stylish nail and beauty salon with a modern, welcoming and fun atmosphere. The salon boasts an ultra-modern and sophisticated style, making it the perfect place to get your nails done whilst enjoying a beautiful and relaxing ambience. Choose from over 400 polish colours to make your manicure absolutely perfect, or go for a glam new look with gel or BIAB.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is well connected, being just a 10-minute walk from Hackney Wick station, so set aside a moment for pampering at Dream Nails Gallions Reach today.

The team:

The highly qualified team have years of experience combined and works with top brands such as Bio Sculpture and SNS so you can be assured that you'll enjoy a premium experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Trendy manicures, perfect pedicures, gel nails and a touch of creative nail art, all combining to create a unique and instagrammable experience.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

For a much-needed pampering, visit ABX Beauty, conveniently located in Bow, London. For the expert team, client satisfaction is their top priority and they ensure to provide bespoke services ranging from highlights and balayage to bridal hair and makeup.

Nearest public transport:
The nearest tube stations are Bow Road and Mile End which are both roughly 10-15 minutes walking and there are plenty of bus stops within a 1-minute walk.

The team:
The friendly team have up to 8 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry. Their mission is to provide friendly, personalised services through a team of skilled and creative professionals. Teamwork is their most valuable asset which ensures clients are always number one and they always strive to meet your expectations.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, chic, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Hair, brows, lash extensions.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Keune.
• The extra touches: Tea, coffee and water complimentary for every customer.

Nuova Beauty Bar is dedicated to their ethos of helping you ''find a new you" and offers a full spectrum of treatments. With fab facials and speedy solutions to hairy situations, they'll make you feel at home as soon as you enter this gorgeously girly salon and talk you through your treatment to ensure you leave with the results you desire.

Nearest public transport:

Bow Road is just a 17-minute stroll away.

The team:

A beauty salon with a difference, Nuova Beauty Bar is also committed to supporting the local community with youth events and projects. So if you're looking for a beauty experience that benefits both you and the community, Nuova Beauty Bar is the place for you.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.
• Brands and products used: Nuova Beauty Bar uses a wide range of vegan, organic, cruelty-free products, with natural ingredients, which they aim to source as locally as possible, to support local businesses.
• The extra touches: English, Italian and Urdu are spoken fluently in the salon.

Welcome to Hairdo Studio, London, where passion and expertise converge to redefine beauty and style. Founded by the dynamic duo of Italian professionals Vanda Mariella and Tiziana Giovanelli, this salon brings together decades of experience in the hairdressing and aesthetic industry. The services are tailored to perfection, offering a variety of premium options; whether you're after a complete transformation or just a quick treat, the expert staff ensure flawless application and a perfect finish. Sleek, stylish, and cutting-edge, this trendsetting space is all about transformative, head-turning results, where innovation meets indulgence for the beauty-savvy. Book now and dive into this goldmine of glamour!

Nearest public transport:

A 15-minute walk from Hackney Wick station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Hairdo Studio. Ample free and paid parking can also be found close by.

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: Transforming, professional, sophisticated and friendly.
• Specialises in: Building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hair and beauty.
• Brands and products used: This exclusive salon is renowned for its unwavering commitment to using only vegan, organic, cruelty-free and natural ingredients, ensuring that every treatment is as kind to the planet as it is to your hair and skin.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible and you can choose from a variety of free refreshments, this thoughtful gesture adds a personal touch, making every appointment a relaxing escape.

Make your way over to Zeys Lashes & Beauty, London, an ultra-girly, dreamy, pink paradise with a treasure trove of services, designed with you in mind. For those who love a touch of glamour, begin a lash love affair with amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows, or if you're ecstatic about extensions you'll be tickled wink with the selection on offer. With an array of styles, from fluttery and feminine to bold and dramatic, you'll flutter away with confidence! Whether you're looking for a fab facial for thirsty skin, a speedy solution to a hairy situation or a bespoke combination of creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes, here you'll find a welcoming, stylish space to unwind. Every detail, from the creamy hues to the floral accents, makes Zeys Lashes & Beauty a go-to destination for anyone seeking a fun and fashionable pampering experience. Open a world of possibilities and live for your mirror moment with Zeys Lashes & Beauty!

Nearest public transport:

Bow Road station is only a 17-minute stroll away.

The team:

Greeting every client with a smile and combining years of experience with a personable approach, these salon superstars perform all their services to the highest standard possible, to ensure a beautiful, inspirational result with every visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.
• The extra touches: Guests are welcomed with a menu of complimentary refreshments, these delightful drinks enhance the salon's cosy atmosphere, making every visit a special occasion.

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.

Body La Perla is a beauty, hair and wellness salon in Bow, London, offering a wide range of treatments such as haircutting and colouring, Shellac nails and extensions, massages, lash and brow treatments, waxing and more.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is located on a main road, with Mile End train station and Bethnal Green train station only a 10 minute walk away. Very accessible by bus. Paid on-road parking available.

The team:
The staff members have a combined experience of 20 years in the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional, luxurious, light and airy, vibrant, friendly and warm atmosphere.
• Specialises in: Spa body treatments: massages, intimate male waxing, and manicure and pedicure treatments.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, Olaplex, L'Oreal, Schwartzkopf, OPI, Dermalogica, Gelish.
• The extra touches: They have showers for clients to use.