Long gone are the summer days with their regular, natural doses of Vitamin D and cloudless blue skies. Winter is well and truly here — with its freezing temperatures and dark evenings — and, unfortunately, it’s not going anywhere anytime soon.
The season’s inclement weather can leave hair feeling limp, lifeless and, quite frankly, a little dull. Having been deprived of natural sunlight, and with cold air sucking out every drop of moisture, your locks are probably in need of some expert TLC. And what better way to do so than a bouncy blow dry? Treat yourself to a luscious treatment this festive season at one of London’s best blow dry bars.
GA Salons, across London
Focusing on using natural, curative products, Gennaro Dell’aquila (better known as GA) Salons have put an end to chemical treatments in favour of natural products your hair will love. All GA products are made by hand in the salon and only use fresh herbs and ingredients, perfect for those with sensitive scalps. After your bespoke hair treatment — with options ranging from Oway to Olaplex — revives your follicles, let the stylists do the work to boost your hair’s bounce with the hairdryer while you sit back in the golden-hued salon. With several locations across the capital, including in Chelsea, South Kensington, Notting Hill and Wimbledon, book at your convenience.
From £35, visit gennarodellaquila.co.uk
Clo & Flo, South Kensington and Borough
There’s a lot more to Clo & Flo than meets the eye. Founded by two sisters, the salon is adorned with living walls and boasts a Pilates studio, nail bar and hair salon. In the words of Clo and Flo themselves, they are “prompting wellbeing from the inside out”. After you’ve enjoyed a good stretch and toning class, followed by a green juice, rejuvenate sweat-tinged hair with a good blow dry so you can leave looking and feeling good.
From £42, visit cloandflo.com
Hare & Bone, Fitzrovia
If you’re in need of a speedy lunchtime or pre-date blow dry, look no further than Hare & Bone. The brightly-lit, monochrome-style salon can have you in and out of the styling chair within the hour, so it’s the perfect bar for those on the go. If time is on your side, however, incorporate a Kerasilk Bond Protection Treatment prior to your blow dry to give locks an extra layer of protection against the heat.
From £49, visit hareandbone.co.uk
Duck & Dry, across London
Duck & Dry now boasts not one, but four salons across London in Chelsea, Soho, Mayfair and Islington. Swathed in signature aquamarine hues, Duck & Dry serves quick-smart blow dries and up-dos, as well as catering for group gatherings and parties. Lucky for us, the salon isn’t gatekeeping its blow-dry secrets either thanks to its workshops. Learn the tricks of the trade from a senior stylist in a one-to-one session so you can recreate your desired look at home.
From £35, visit duckanddry.com
Hari’s, across London
Trust your hair will be in the best hands at Hari’s, where its stylists have been perfecting the best blow dry for 45 years. The esteemed hair salon also offers intensive treatments such as the Kerastase Hair Spa Rituals which aims to infuse moisture and strength into frazzled locks. You can choose festival-perfect feather or unique braiding look at the salon’s designated bars too. Book your appointment in various locations across London including Chelsea, Notting Hill, South Kensington and Parsons Green.
From £30, visit harissalon.com
Salon Sloane, Chelsea
Take tired, frizzy hair to Salon Sloane on Pavilion Road. The chic salon has styled the locks of many international celebrities, including George and Amal Clooney, Bryan Adams and Lindsay Lohan — if it’s good enough for them, it’s good enough for us. Opt for the Keratin Blow Dry which penetrates the hair with a protein-packed ointment, which strengthens and conditions before revealing a glossy finish once dried.
From £300, visit salonsloane.com
Hershesons, across London
Hershesons is London’s original blow dry bar and remains one of the best, with a shiny flagship salon in Fitzrovia. It’s so passionate about the power of a blow dry that the brand has created its very-own hairdryer. The brand’s new, dedicated bar is nestled in Selfridges, where you will be presented with a blow-dry menu. Pick from smooth wavy, big and brushed or the quick zhoosh. You can also indulge in further hair treatments at Hershesons two other London salons in Fitzrovia and Belgravia.
From £40, visit hershesons.com
Aer, Kensington
Aer in Kensington is your South West go-to for perfectly coiffed curls, voluminous waves and braids, set in bright and airy, gold-trimmed salon on Old Brompton Road. The team of stylists has been trained to the highest standard and only use premium products such as Kerastase, Oribe, Regincos, GHD and Parlux. The signature blow dry, providing you don’t have extensions, only takes 30 minutes so no time is wasted.
From £38, visit aerblowdrybar.com
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