Choose from 25 venues offering ladies' highlights near Sydenham Hill, London

Timeout's Best Hair Salon 2014, the Steel Hair Company offers cutting-edge styling and bespoke colouring services from their contemporary space in Tulse Hill.

Bathed in natural light, this salon provides the perfect setting for a perfectly matched colour, volume blow dry or bespoke restyle cut. Something of a local favourite, the team at Steel Hair Company have a combined 50 years' experience between them and a truly impressive portfolio of work which covers editorials, fashion shows and red carpet styling.

Just as comfortable creating high fashion looks as more classic, wearable styles they offer Olaplex and Morrocan Oil treatments among their selection of industry leading brands.

Conveniently located, Steel Hair Company is steps from Tulse Hill train station and is also accessible by local bus routes with stops nearby.

If you're looking for a seasoned stylist who can craft sensational highlights, beautiful blowouts, and captivating cuts, then look no further than our London-based salon, Trixie Locks, an expert who is here to help you refine your look. You'll find a full menu of extension services with tons of options from LA weaves to micro-ring and tape extensions; bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Brand new hair is the ultimate power statement, so book now for the ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

A 3-minute walk from West Norwood station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Trixie Locks.

The team:

This one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Situated in Dulwich, Headmasters brings a contemporary, modern touch to the Dulwich area.

An international salon group with over 50 venues, Headmasters Dulwich 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.

This convenient salon is a 10-minute walk from East Dulwich Train Station.

Don't find yourself at split ends, treat yourself to a tried and tested salon with Network Hairdresser London, London. You'll find a rich menu of colour services with everything from glossy tints, sunkissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique. Or if you really feel like bringing out your inner glamour goddess book in for some funky fashion colours, with everything from cotton candy pinks, brilliant blues and fire-engine reds you'll soon be swooning over your luscious locks.

Nearest public transport:

Nunhead station is only a 7-minute walk away, plus you'll find a ton of local bus routes in the area.

The team:

These scissor scholars are dedicated to the art of turning bad hair days into yay hair days.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Glamorous, trendy and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Fashion colours and bridal hair.
• Brands and products used: Maria Nila, OSMO, OPI, DND and BIAB.

Located in New Cross, London, Heat Hair Salon is a friendly unisex salon, offering a range of treatments to make and keep your hair looking great. Their menu of services includes hair colouring, haircuts and more.

Whether you are looking for a brand new hairstyle or need to look your best for a special occasion, they will perform every treatment to the highest standards to make you look and feel fantastic.