Choose from 9 venues offering men's haircuts near Union Square, London

Leave your hair and beard in the expert hands of the Cutting Guru Highbury, just across the road from Highbury and Islington station in North London.

With vintage-inspired decor and top-of-the-range brands like L'Oreal and Morgan's Pomade, this barbershop promises you only the best in men's haircuts and grooming services. You'll find noteworthy hair and face treatments that pair perfectly together and you can also enjoy refreshments during your visit.

Allow Cutting Guru Highbury to groom you to perfection and book an appointment today.

This venue is wheelchair accessible.

Even the grizzliest of felons can leave looking smart, sharp and sophisticated with a fresh cut and shave at Grizzly Felons in Islington.

A retro-style barbershop decked out with wooden floorboards and exposed brick, creating a cool and trendy space for you to spruce up your look, just a 5-minute walk from Essex Road Station.

From a quick trim to 'The Full Service', these beard-loving barber enthusiasts know exactly what's needed to cater to the modern man.

Stop in today for a Grizzly groom, enjoy one of the many beverages on offer and stay for the ultimate barbershop experience.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.