Where To Go For A Good Blow-Dry

Regular readers will know how much we rate Secret Spa. A convenient way to keep up with your beauty routine, its services are seriously impressive – especially the blow-dries. With a full menu – from dry styling to Brazilian blow-dries and even braiding – there’s something for everyone and all occasions (you may even be able to get a small trim done at the same time). Slots are often available last minute, so you know you can squeeze in an appointment when time is of the essence. Even better, it covers all of London, Manchester and now Brighton.

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Hershesons was one of the first salons to roll out blow-dry bars across the UK, and it remains a popular option for a quick hair makeover. With locations in Fitzrovia, Selfridges and Belgravia, it’s easily accessible and often takes walk-ins – ideal if you want to chance it on your lunchbreak. Working fast but delivering long-lasting results, you can be in and out within 30 minutes, plus there’s a range of options on offer – ask for bouncy waves, poker-straight strands or even slick updos for a special occasion. Go for ‘The Swank’ if you have an upcoming event. You’ll also find the Hershesons pros don’t use endless sprays and backcombing techniques to achieve results – much better for the health of your hair.

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Loved by industry insiders, Duck & Dry has the kind of fun and relaxed atmosphere you can really take advantage of if you have a bit more time on your hands. With a prosecco bar and group styling table, we recommend getting together with the girls to visit one of its salons – there are five across London. Like others on this list, it has a full blow-dry menu with different styles on offer, plus various treatment add-ons available.

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Tucked away in the iconic Harrods beauty hall is one of the most elevated salon experiences in the capital. With a fully reimagined space – complete with state-of-the-art treatment rooms, private pedicure suites and a hair salon – the blow-dry service is just as luxe as you’d expect. Expect polished results, a calm but ultra-glamorous setting, and a full menu of styles and add-ons, including exclusive haircare brands you won’t find elsewhere. Ideal if you’re after a little indulgence or want to tie in a treatment with a beauty hall browse.

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With its effortlessly cool interiors and laidback-luxe vibe, Larry King’s flagship salon in South Kensington, its west London outpost in Notting Hill – and its latest spot in Marylebone – is a go-to for fashion insiders and beauty editors alike, making it a long-standing favourite of ours. Whether you’re after soft volume, beachy texture or something glossy and sleek, the team has a knack for creating hair that looks polished without feeling overdone. Plus, the salon’s signature styling products are designed in-house and used throughout.

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With its pretty interiors and cool-girl following, Charlotte Cave’s south London salons in Clapham and Balham feel like a neighbourhood secret. The vibe is warm and welcoming, with a team that gets modern, wearable hair. Blow-dry options range from smooth and swishy to tousled and textured, plus there are plenty of treatments on offer to boost shine and hydration if your hair needs a little extra TLC.

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Set in a light-filled Chelsea townhouse, Limoz Logli delivers that glossy, Italian-girl hair finish you’ve seen all over Instagram. The salon is known for its colour and cuts, but its blow-dry services are equally impressive – think high shine, perfectly polished and full of bounce. The team takes time to understand your hair type and style preferences, and there's a range of nourishing treatments to choose from too, so you’ll leave looking (and feeling) your best.

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Known and loved for his expert colourists and lived-in cuts, George Northwood’s Fitzrovia salon is also one of the best spots in town for a reliable blow-dry. The team nails that effortless ‘undone but polished’ look – think soft waves, movement and a finish that lasts for days. Interiors are minimalist, the service is relaxed but elevated, and the products (all from George’s own range) are designed to enhance your natural texture without weighing it down.

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