Choose from 5 venues offering Hair and Beauty near Institute of Archaeology Collections, London

Based in Mayfair, Virginia is an expert in highlights, balayage and blonde hair and helps her clients find the perfect look for them. She completed courses with Wella, L'Oreal, Vidal Sasson and completed all the steps with the International Pivot Point Ladies and Gent hair designer system which let her work all around the world and make sure your service is going to be to the highest standard.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional.
• Specialises in: Highlights, Balayage and Blonde Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wella, Olaplex, Shu Uemura, Oribe, Nioxin.
• The extra touches: Free non-alcoholic drinks are offered at this hair salon.

Headmasters Paddington is part of the critically acclaimed international salon group, where premium haircutting, colouring and styling essentials are found.

A dynamic, international team of professionally trained stylists and colourists bring your hair to life with creative haircuts, the latest colour techniques and catwalk-quality finishes.

This legendary brand has been crafting stunning hair since 1982, through continuous training and a firm finger on the pulse the team stay up-to-date with all the latest trends and techniques.

Headmasters Paddington boasts an exclusive guest room for complete privacy. Find them in the heart of the commercial district, just two minutes from the Edgware Road tube station.

Brighten up your day at Sunny Hair in Archway, the salon that will keep you looking and feeling ravishing with its specialist hair colouring and styling services.

The glamorous beauty spot has an expert team ready and waiting to give you a VIP treatment, for ladies, gents, and children.

Whether you're prepping for a special occasion or simply fancy giving your hair some va-va-voom, the extensive menu is sure to provide the look you desire.

Services such as full head highlights, glossing or a simple wash and blow dry will let you leave the salon as the best version of yourself.

Industry-leading brands including Wella, GHD, and Olaplex ensure that you'll achieve lasting results and nourished, luscious locks.

Complete your pampering session with professional wax, lash and brow tint and facial threading.

Located just a five-minute walk from Archway underground station, Sunny Hair is the perfect setting to take your hair to new heights.

A short walk from London’s world famous West End is Headmaster’s Great Portland Street location. Nestled in the middle of some of the most vibrant shops and bars in the capital, they offer a luxury retreat away from the noise of the city.

An international salon group with over 50 venues, Headmasters Great Portland Street boasts a team of style and colour experts that, along with their passion for innovation, help keep them ahead of the latest trends. They blend exquisite cutting and devoted service with a catwalk quality finish and this shows in their dedicated customers. Constantly evolving, you can put yourself in the hands of an expert team who are guaranteed to give you beautiful, confidence boosting hair with every visit.

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.