hair and beauty in Highbury, London

Located minutes away from Holloway Road station, Alternatives is a unique beauty salon combining modern innovation with traditional Chinese techniques. Catering to both men and women, they draw on 20 years of experience to deliver an exceptional service with radiant results.

A warm and cosy space, their interior is immaculately presented to create a comfortable but professional environment. Their treatments range from tanning and IPL to their signature Beijing beauty facial, a specialist service that utilises acupuncture and pressure points. They also use industry leading brands such as Dermalogica and Environ to guarantee exceptional results with every visit.

Dedicated to giving every client the best experience possible, Alternatives delivers high-quality treatments at a price you can afford.

You'll find everything you need at JK Beauty Hub, the slick Holloway salon that offers everything from waxing and threading to manicures and massages.

This bright and contemporary space is the ladies' beauty salon you've been waiting for. Run by an expert therapist with more than 10 years of experience in the industry, there's nowhere better to go.

You'll find CND Shellac manicures, Dermalogica facials and a whole host of waxing combos, so you can prep for an event or simply enjoy some time for yourself.

JK Beauty Hub is conveniently located, around a 5-minute walk from Holloway Road and Highbury and Islington stations. Book in now for a premium experience at affordable prices.

Instinct Hair in Highbury, London is a hair salon offering a range of hair cutting, styling and colouring treatments.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury and Islington tube stations are just 15 minutes walk away. Finsbury Park is a 20-minute walk away. Buses and pay and display parking are available.

The Team:

They do everything hair related, including all hair fashions and trends.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very inviting and glam salon.
• Specialises in: Hair extensions.
• Brands and products used: L'Oreal and Wella.
• The extra touches: You have a choice of two salons located close to each other, both offering key services.

The Walnut Club Boutique Salon offer London's best spray tan, brow, lash and nail treatments from the best in the game. What sets us apart is every treatment is performed by someone who specialises and does that thing very well. Our belief is do one thing and do it better than anyone else.

We also serve great coffee and have a select range of organic skincare products

We're based just 5 mins walk from Arsenal & Finsbury Park tube station and there is also a bus stop opposite the shop and parking right out front

We have heaps of experience, we're friendly and very professional. We use the best products on the market leaving you with the most natural beautiful finishes.

Centrally located in Newington Green, The Palm Nails & Beauty is a beauty salon, found close to Canonbury station. This modern, sleek venue fosters a warm, welcoming ambience, allowing you to feel at home and completely at ease immediately.

There are a number of treatments available, from electrolysis to eyelash perming, shellac manicures to luxury facial, all of which are expertly administered by professional beauticians, leaving you feeling refreshed and rejuvenated.

Open 7 days a week, they are available for your every beauty need, ensuring the most healthy and glamorous results.

Instinct Tanning & Beauty in Highbury, London is a beauty salon offering a range of treatments, including manicures, pedicures, eyelash extensions, facials, and more.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury and Islington tube stations are a 15-minute walk away. Finsbury Park is a 20-minute walk. Buses and pay and display parking nearby.

The team:

The team can offer all beauty related services as they are senior therapists.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A very inviting and well-furnished modern salon.
• Brands and products used: OPI and St.Topez.
• The extra touches: You have a choice of two salons seconds away from one another, both offering key services.

If you're looking for complete zen and are in the Newington Green area, head to Arawan Thai Massage. You'll find an array of classic and therapeutic massages, perfect for some downtime and peace.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is a short walk from Canonbury station.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals who are known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, professional.
• Specialises in: Massages

Nails by Chloeeee is a nail studio located in London, inside CN1 Beauty, offering a personalised and stylish approach to nail care and design. The studio specialises in Korean-style nail artistry, combining creativity with precision to deliver both elegant and trend-led looks.

Nearest Public Transport

Nails by Chloeeee is conveniently located in Islington (N1), with excellent access to public transportation. Nearby Underground stations such as Angel and Highbury & Islington, along with multiple bus routes, make it easy to reach from across London.

The Team

The team at Nails by Chloeeee is made up of skilled nail technicians with a passion for nail care and creative design. Each professional is experienced in a variety of techniques, with a particular focus on Korean-inspired styles and detailed artistry.

What We Like About The Venue:

• Atmosphere: modern and friendly
• Specialises in: nails, manicure, pedicure

Elysium Nail & Beauty, a brand new salon that sits on the trendy Green Lanes in North East London, offers some sought-after nail care, waxing and other essential beauty treatments.

This professional salon offers an extensive range of nail treatments such as classic manicure & pedicures, gel nails, acrylics, along with waxing, facials and much more. Additionally, you can enjoy a relaxing massage to help ease the stresses of city life. It truly is the ideal place for a full-on pampering session.

The venue is situated close to the beautiful and quaint Newington Green, close to cafes, shops and pubs. You'll also find the Canonbury Station is only a 10-minute walk away and there are several bus routes passing by. Elysium Nail & Beauty is the perfect one-stop-shop where you may have everything done under one roof, all completed with some holistic twists.

Please note that Elysium Nail & Beauty is a cash-only venue. If choosing to pay at the venue, please ensure you bring cash along with you on the day.

Waxing wizards My Brazilian Wax have opened their second salon in Highbury, bringing unisex hair removal options for the body, leg, face, arm and intimate regions.

Whether you're a lady that likes to revel in silky smooth legs or a man who likes to bare a cheeky bit of chest without sprouting hair, this salon has you covered.

The salon proudly presents fully qualified therapists who specialise in waxing from eyebrow shaping right down to a brave Brazilian.

The team of waxperts focus on customer satisfaction and only provide high-quality results.

Surrounded by train stations this venue is easy to access, choose from Holloway Road, Drayton Park and Highbury Islington all within 6-minutes walk.

Get ready to strip off any unwanted hair with speed and care at My Brazilian Wax.

Located just minutes away from Drayton Park station in Highbury, Barnaby's Hairdressing is a bright modern salon with over 20 years of experience in the hairstyling industry. Touches of elegance such as elaborate lighting and artistic floral walls give this salon a sense of creativity that perfectly reflects their approach to hairdressing.

Sit back with a cup of tea while Barnaby's Hairdressing revolutionises your look. With their skill for creating classic looks and on-trend styles, they’ve has accumulated a loyal client base and a reputation for excellence. No detail is forgotten by their friendly team of talented hairstylists and colour technicians. Using brands such as Wella and Paul Mitchell, they deliver high-quality, long-lasting results at a price everyone can afford.

Rejuvenation Hub, located in Islington, London, is a beauty and aesthetic salon dedicated to rejuvenating the skin and enhancing natural beauty. The salon offers advanced, personalised treatments designed to restore skin health while highlighting each client’s natural glow.

Nearest public transport: Aden Grove (Stop NQ) bus stop is just a short 2-minute walk from the salon.

The team:

Terri, the owner of Rejuvenation Hub, is highly skilled and passionate about delivering tailored treatments to every client. With a professional and caring approach, she focuses on enhancing natural beauty while ensuring a relaxing and results-oriented experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Inviting, warm, professional.
• Specialises in: Beauty and aesthetic treatments.
• Brands and products used: Dermalogica, Juvederm, Restylane.

Ideally situated just across from Camden Road station is Blyss Hair & Beauty, a small, calm and friendly salon. This cosy, brightly lit venue boasts an experienced team and a wide range of hairdressing options for men and women. The staff here always take their time and make a real effort to ensure that you have a memorable experience for all the right reasons.

Whether you would like a big, bouncy blow dry for a night out or want a complete style overhaul, the creative, innovative team are on hand to help. With high-quality products and competitive prices, you will be sure to receive a great value for money and leave feeling and looking great.

CN1 Bespoke Beauty is a modern, welcoming & professional salon offering a variety of high standard beauty services all performed by friendly, highly skilled individuals.

Opened by Beauty Expert Chanel who has over 18 years experience in the Beauty Industry and has worked as a Brow & Body Specialist for Benefit Cosmetics where her passion for Brows & Lashes really grew.

The classy beauty hotspot is clean and pretty with soft white & pink tones running throughout and touches of golds & greys to really set it off. Whether you opt for an expert intimate wax, bold brow treatment, anti-wrinkle injections done by the resident nurse or a relaxing full body massage, make some time for yourself, you will not be disappointed at CN1 Bespoke Beauty.

Next door to Islington Central Library, Taylor’d Hair & Lashes offers haircuts, colours and conditioning as well as facials, waxing and nail treatments. Established in 2008, their experienced team of dedicated stylists and therapists provide a meticulous service.

Feel comfortable and at ease in a warm and welcoming environment where they care about details and working with you to customise services to your needs. Providing reliable results, they use Goldwell, Moroccan Oil and Shellac amongst their product range.

Lumora Aesthetics, based within CN1 Beauty, offers a professional, welcoming space designed for comfort and confidence. Our private treatment room provides the perfect setting for advanced aesthetic and beauty treatments, combining safety, relaxation, and a personal touch to ensure every client feels at ease.

House of beauty.Liz has now moved from her home-based salon in Highbury to the chapel rooms Within Hair Base hair salon.

Nestled in the heart of N16, just off the buzzing Newington Green, NKO Beauty Studio is Stoke Newington’s hidden gem for all things beauty. Specialising in eyebrow lamination, semi-permanent makeup, and flawless beauty makeup, our studio is where natural beauty meets effortless glam.

Nearest public transport:

Canonbury station is just a 12-minute stroll away.

The team:

With years of experience, Nicoleta is dedicated to transforming your body and mind. She speaks English, Italian and Romanian.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: The transformative power of beauty and aesthetics.
• The extra touches: Adults only, paid parking available.

Chaps & Dames is a gender-neutral hairdressing salon on Blackstock Road in Highbury, London. Their menu is filled with options and their experienced and talented staff can create a look to suit you with the use of premium products.

Nearest public transport:
This salon is located just a short walk from Finsbury Park and Arsenal station.

The team:
Celebrating over 20 years in business, the team welcomes you to their unique, funky and comfortable space. Our stylists are heavily qaulified

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Funky/ eclectic quirky & fun.
Specialises in: Bleach and colour work
Brands and products used: Matrix, Evo, Olaplex,
The extra touches: Gender-neutral salon. Chaps & Dames in Highbury has you covered for all your haircutting, colouring needs.