The SL Directory: Hair Stylists
Charlotte Mensah
Hair Lounge
What Charlotte Mensah doesn’t know about Afro and curly hair textures isn’t worth knowing. If you’ve previously had disappointing experiences with stylists who haven’t understood how to cater to your hair type, an appointment with Charlotte – or one of her skilled team – at the Hair Lounge on London’s Portobello Road will feel therapeutic.
Email management@charlottemensah.com
Visit CHARLOTTEMENSAH.COM
Follow @CHARLOTTEMENSAH
Luke Hersheson
Hershesons
Hershesons is every beauty editor’s pit stop before a special occasion. At the helm of the family run salon is CEO Luke. A favourite of Sienna Miller, the top session stylist has decades of experience under his belt – meaning you’ll be in safe hands if you want one of his cool-girl cuts.
Book via the website
Follow @LUKEHERSHESON
Andrew Barton
The House Of Keune By Bloom
A trip to Holborn’s House Of Keune to see award-winning hairdresser Andrew Barton is always a treat. He’s so detail-oriented in his approach, taking into account your colouring, face shape and ability to maintain. The sleek, glossy results speak for themselves. And we really like the cool, unpretentious space.
Book via the website
Follow @ANDREW_BARTON_HAIR
@EdwardJamesHair; @Hershesons
Nià Pettit
The Curl Bar
To make the most of your curls, book in to see Nià Pettitt – better known by her internet moniker Nià The Light. The influencer, as well as being an experienced hairstylist, is the founder of The Curl Bar, a space dedicated to leaning into your natural texture. For bespoke curl-by-curl cuts and clever coil styling in a laid-back setting, look no further. Should you need further convincing, Nià’s own hair is seriously enviable.
Book via the website
Follow @NIATHELIGHT
Edward James
For a slice of luxury on the high street, go to Edward James. The celebrity hairstylist has created a salon experience that allows you to fully unwind, including add-on meditation should you wish. Edward has a handful of locations dotted across south-west London, and he moves between them, making it easy to get an appointment with the man himself.
Book via the website
Follow @EDWARDJAMESOFFICIAL
Greg Hill
Josh Wood
Greg Hill has built a devoted Instagram following with his utterly watchable hair videos. For a gravity-defying blow dry, book in to see him at Josh Wood’s west London salon. And when you want to keep your hair bouncy at home, give Greg a follow so you can try his insider styling tips yourself.
Email reservations@joshwoodcolour.com or book via the website
Follow @BYGREGHILL
Hadley Yates
If you’re in the market for some extra length or a total colour revamp, head to Hadley Yates’s salon on London’s Shelton Street. He specialises in extensions – a great way to subtly add body to fine hair – and also has a sharp eye for colour, which is ideal if you’ve been debating a new shade.
Email bookings@hadleyyatessalon.com or book via the website
Follow @HADLEYYATESSALON
Larry King
Hair legend Larry King knows his craft inside out. Thanks to his beauty editor-approved product line and chic South Kensington flagship (there’s a second salon in Notting Hill – both are elegant but not intimidating), he’s one of the industry’s most respected stylists. You can of course ask for Larry himself, but his team is skilled across the board, so you’ll be well looked-after whoever you see – our favourites are Annie Redman and Jake Wanstall.
Book via the website
Follow @LARRYKINGHAIR
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