Islington has become one of the most up and coming areas in London, with a flurry of shops, restaurants and bars lining Upper Street, the main shopping street. As well as fashion, Islington has a variety of beauty salons, spas and hairdressers. Here are five of the best hairdressers in Islington to know about.

Zoo N1

Zoo N1 is located on Upper Street and is a stones throw from Highbury & Islington tube station. Zoo offers men and women’s styling and colouring from their professional team of stylists. The salon itself has a very welcoming interior where you can enjoy a cuppa as you relax and have your hair done. Zoo is also open on Sundays, which is perfect for those that require a weekend appointment but want to avoid the crowds on a Saturday.

Zoo N1, 247 Upper Street London N1 2UQ

The Chapel

The Chapel just recently won an award at the British Hairdressing Business Awards for customer service and this shows as soon as you walk into the salon. Whether you are after a cut, colour or a major hair transformation, the team at The Chapel will make sure you are in good hands.  The Chapel offers cut and colouring using Redken colour, they also specialise in wedding hair.

At The Chapel they believe in the one to one service approach and therefore charge by the hour. The hourly rates start at £49 per hour.

The Chapel, 394-396 St John Street, Islington, London, EC1V 4NJ

Sano

Sano is the first salon opened by established hair stylist Takashi Sano. Sano aims to offer a high level of service without excessive pricing. At Sano there is a full list of services from top stylists. Everything from a wash and blow dry right up to experienced colouring. For both ladies and gents, you can expect a top-notch hairstyle and don’t miss out on some of the best Bumble & Bumble products that you can buy in the salon.

Sano, 62 Cross Street, London, N1 2BA

Fresh Lifestyle Salon

The Fresh Lifestyle Salon offers numerous hair, beauty and spa treatments for women and men. Based on Upper Street, the salon also uses Aveda products and uses Aveda’s Full Spectrum™ colour, which will leave you with rich, vibrant and long lasting colour. Expect everything from a full head of highlights to a unique colour change service. Pamper yourself with one of the many beauty treatments also on offer, including manicures, pedicures and brows.

Fresh Lifestyle Salon, 316 Upper Street, London N1 2XQ

Basecuts

Basecuts salon is open seven days a week and also offers late night appointments on Wednesday and Thursday evenings. Located on the popular Upper Street, the salon has a wide variety of treatments for men and women, including cutting, colouring and Brazilian straightening. Opt for additional beauty services from the lovely Pampered team, such as a manicure £12 or a St Tropez tan £35.

Basecuts, 208-209Upper Street, Islington, London, N1 1RL

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