Choose from 11 hair salons near Union Square, London

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.

Time for a total style reinvention? Book your spot at Angel's Makeup & Hair by Julia.

Working from within the neighbourhood's popular House of Hair, Stylist Yulia creates a selection of colour classics finished with your choice of cut, blow out or complimentary blast dry.

Yulia began her creative journey over two decades ago, starting in her native Russia before moving to London to perfect an impressive portfolio of international styles. She also works with brand favourites like Wella and Redken, achieving long-lasting hues in the exact shade for your skin tone and individual style.

Makeup & Hair by Julia offers both super early morning and late evening appointments, flexible enough to get in around any city schedule.

Treat yourself to a taste of European style with an appointment at Prestige Unisex Beauty Lounge, one of London's slickest unisex beauty salons. This bright and airy space has all you need for a relaxing and luxurious grooming experience, with their expert team of talented barbers, stylists and beauticians on hand to meet your every need.

Enjoy a complimentary drink from the in-house bar and soak up the chilled out vibes as you receive your treatment. Whether you need a change of style, a colour top up or something more elaborate, their dedicated stylists have the skill and touch to leave you with a sharp, flawless look.

As well as their chic hair studio, Prestige Unisex Beauty Lounge has three spacious and private beauty rooms downstairs for you to unwind in total tranquillity and calm.

The salon is located on City Road, a short walk from Angel underground station.

Transform your hair with a visit to Islington's award-winning Flanx Hair & Beauty.

Winners of The London Hair & Beauty Awards2022 -Customer Experience of the Year London, 2019- Customer Service of the Year London, and 2018- Salon of the Year.

At Flanx you are pampered by an expert team of stylists, who take the time to listen to your needs and deliver results that capture your individuality. Priding themselves on their attention and care, they go above and beyond to create the ultimate salon experience, allowing you to indulge and unwind in the hands of a true style expert.

Situated just a few steps from Essex Road Overground Station, expect a full consultation and a soft drink, or tea, or coffee with a bitesize snack on the side to help you relax into the whole experience.

Voted "Top Choice Hair Salon of 2019 in London, England", Figaro London is the award winning hairdressing side of the lively Figaro London Hair and Beauty salon in the middle of the Old Street - Barbican - Angel triangle. They have conveniently flexible opening hours if you want to pop in before or after work or during your lunch break.

Whether you want a haircut, colouring or a blow dry, they’re ready to help you relax at their comfortable modern salon. All of their stylists and therapists are highly trained and thoughtful with advice and tips, making sure you enjoy and get the most from your experience.

Brasil Hair is a boutique hair salon specialising in high-end hairdressing and indulgent beauty services. Recline and unwind with a refreshing cup of tea as your dedicated stylist or beautician caters to your every need.

Priding themselves on their pristine presentation and attentive service, their welcoming team of professionals are passionate about providing the highest standard of care. They are trained in a wide range of peerless pampering treatments, including haircuts, highlights, facials and more. Using premium brands such as Shu Uemura, Keratase and OPI, Brasil Hair ensure a long-lasting, high-quality finish with every visit.

Head to Duck & Dry in Islington, London for a select range of hair and nail treatments, including hair styling, manicures and pedicures.

This new London salon is one of the biggest spaces for pre-drinks, pampering, and pictures, with the brand’s signature pastel hues, marble and greenery in the background. It also includes an Instagramble duck pond and ball pit as well.

Other features include a group makeup table, prosecco bar and the largest Duck & File nail bar yet, with a menu full of nail art.

Picture everything you expect from a salon - then think again and make it more about you. Chic, fun and fast manicures, pedicures, and blow dries – Duck & Dry Islington is a world where the traditional rules of hair and beauty do not apply.

The venue is located close to Essex Road train station, as well as a number of other bus stops.

Minimal Waves is the brainchild of renowned hair stylist Miranda Alund. Her desire to create the ultimate hair salon with the perfect team has been twenty years in the making.

The result is a beautifully crafted space that’s intimate, inclusive, and ecologically mindful. Virtually everything we use -foils to plastics, even your chopped hair- is reprocessed, and all our Kevin Murphy products are sulphate, paraben, and cruelty-free, contained within packing that’s either recyclable or biodegradable.

Our mission is to listen to you and ensure you leave Minimal Waves feeling thoroughly pampered with a fabulous treatment that won’t cost you or the planet a fortune

Welcome to Sarah Hepburn, the hair salon located in Islington, London. Sara is a Spanish hairdresser fascinated with all things hair-related, as well as making her client feel fantastic; if you love highlights or balayage, Sara's your girl!

Nearest public transport: Located on Essex Road, the venue is close to many bus stops and on the other side of the road from the Essex Road tube station.

The Team: Sara is an expert hairdresser who will go the extra mile to give you the look you want.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, inviting.
• Specialises in: Hair colour and styling.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Wella, L'Oréal.
• The extra: Refreshments like tea, coffee, and soft drinks are available at the venue.

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.

For lovers of everything hair related, Beauty And Style Labs has you covered.

Step into this cool, contemporary and classy hair establishment, conveniently located just a 8 minute walk from Old Street, and 10 minute walk from Barbican and Angel.

With work experience of over three decades, Birute's supreme scissor work and unequalled colour precision will give you new hair and the confidence to shine. Whether you're looking for a completely new look or classic cut, book in at Beauty and Style Labs today.