I walked in one Sunday afternoon recently for a badly needed trim and blow-dry. Olivia did the cut,…read moreand really took trouble. It was perfect! Exactly what I wanted, and she was really friendly and laid-back. They use Kevin Murphy products, which are full of natural ingredients, paraben- and SLS-free and smell amazing. The feel of the salon fits perfectly with the unique vibe that is Archway. I am going back.

I've been going to central London to get my hair cut for years but after a few bad experiences in…read moremy usual salon decided to try somewhere new. After walking past the salon one day I thought it looked quirky and cool so booked an appointment. I'm so glad I did! This place has a really nice and relaxed atmosphere and the staff are friendly but professionalthey answered all my questions and made me feel at ease even though I was quite nervous going to a new salon! My haircut was greatI am so happy with it and everyone says it looks amazing! I will definitely be coming back again and will recommend Heads and Tails to my friends. It's nice to finally have a great salon in the area that also doesn't break the bank!

Best haircuts the Irishman has ever had. Only £9.50 for a very thorough cut (he doesn't even use…read moreproduct in his hair anymore, which is a huge shift) and lovely banter. The first time we were there, I sat and waited for him. Everyone working there was so nice. A regular customer came in for his shave with his wife. They were both quite elderly and she had Parkinson's. The barbers both knew them well and were so sweet to them during their visit --I was already tempted to return just because of their kindness and patience, but the haircut itself was such a winner, he has no reason to stop going there! As an added bonus, for Christmas they have a Santa leaning into a sink by the window, surrounded by meerkat toys. Gotta love a place with a sense of humour.

I was visiting London for a study abroad program and needed a place to get a good haircut and I got…read morethat and more at George's! Provided me with an amazing hair cut and great conversations! Wish I could've brought Michael back to the states with me to keep cutting my hair! 10/10 recommend!

I love Pepi's .. tucked away in the stables market around the back way almost hidden in a corner…read more You know by the fact that they are so hidden yet remain busy everyday that they must be doing something right! They have a plastic horse outside whose main they have done up with color extensions and braids .... 2 cute dogs and an atmosphere that will overjoy the inner goth in you. I think everyone who works there is from Spain and they all have amazing hair of course..... there is a slight fear they don't know what you are saying when you describe your ideal haircut yet you always walk away with something better than you first imagined. You can tell they take pride in what they do... and they make you feel really at home in their little world.

Pepis is the best hairdresser in the world. Period end of!…read more After having my hair ruined by 4 people internationally, I had to come back to the one person and salon that I knew could make my stiff black hair seemless white blond. I'm a loyal customer of this salon for a good reason - Pepis are colour geniuses. I work in the media industry and there is no way to not have it perfect. So people, particularly if you want the best colour of your life - come to Pepis.

I had a really nice experience, getting a haircut at Mink…read more It's relaxed, good music (which is rare in a salon/barbers). Sarah, who cut my hair, didn't talk a load of waffle, just got on with it once i'd told her what i wanted. My wife told me its the best i've looked in ages !

From the owner: MINK are colour specialists. We use organic products from…read moreHerb Uk's OCS range. Tints are ammonia free and contain the maximum organic ingredients possible. Styling products are plastic free. Shampoos are sulphate free. All products are paraben free and are not tested on animals.

I'm not a fan of this hair salon at all! I came here for a…read moreconsultation because I wanted to become blond. I'm a brunette, my eyes are brown and yes, most of the time I do not get sunburn if I put a lot of sunscreen... Naturally my skin is just slightly tanned... Or at least that's what I thought before entering this salon. The hairdresser/colorist looked at me like I was asking for the impossible... In her opinion it was unthinkable that I would want to go blond. "Look at you", she said, "It would be awful on you with your dark skin tone, your dark eyes blah blah..." Yes, so I learned on that day that I was blacker than a black girl...

Positive points 1- spacious and trendy interior…read more 2- good quality products (shampoos and hair colours) Negatives 1- pricy 2- staff who are mainly expats don't seem very experienced when it comes to hair colour in case you need to change your hair colour this is definitely not the place to go to But if you prefer to go for similar look, colour over and over again then you are safe there because they don't take risks and they don't have creativity Will still go to there because I am after hair colours that are primarily natural

I have come to this salon many times, and have brought my cousin here as well. I feel pampered and…read moreappreciated in this place, the staff is lovely, accommodating and always cheery. It's an upscale clientele here but there is nothing snobby about the place. Just attentive and kind. I like natural looking colour and Aveda is known for that. I have a custom mix created for me in LA with my longtime Aveda hairdresser there, and they perfectly match it here. Can tweak the colour with toner. These people are experts in colour. Jessica is a remarkable talent in blow drying. The best. I'm a weekly regular.

It was my second time at TS Hampstead and I left with a great haircut, looking like a million bucks…read moreagain - thanks, Joel! They're all a friendly bunch and I'm so happy I've found this place. Btw. they give amazing head massages while washing your hair :)

WARNING: Do NOT book via the automated system…read more I booked to get my hair cut, couloured, and blown dry via the automated system. I got a confirmation email stating that if I had to cancel within 24 hours I would still owe half the amount (approx £100) for missing the appointment. Fair enough - I appreciate that and would have honored it if I had to cancel at the last minute. As it turns out, I left work early and got to the salon promptly on time. I was told they didn't have my booking. I showed my confirmation email (with fee for cancellation). Then, I was told they were having problems with the automated booking system, that no one was available to do my hair - I would only be able to have either the colour done or the cut - not both. AND the service would in any case be with a junior stylist (I had booked with a senior and was willing to pay for it). Uh, no thanks. One star is for the hypocrisy of charging customers half of the cost for cancelling within 24 hours and not offering the customer any compensation when the customer took time away from work and the salon cancelled at the last minute. Bad business practice, Trevor Sorbie. You shouldn't expect to have it both ways. I'm taking my business elsewhere even though the staff in the salon seemed very nice and were very apologetic. Hence, warning - call in to the salon like it's the 1990s, don't trust the automated system. Here's an idea, why not discontinue use of the automated system until it works? Anyway, lots of good reviews so I'm hoping this warning helps you avoid my issue (and get to love the salon like everyone else).

I work really close to this little hair salon and after being intrigued by the vintage decor I was…read moreseeing through the window every day. When I phoned for an appointment, I was totally surprised to hear that a haircut would cost me between £29-£35, depending on what it was! This is possibly the cheapest hair cut I've had in London. I can't remember the owner's name but she was completely lovely, chatty and bright. The place was really quiet and it made a change from pretentious, clinical surroundings. The truth is, this was not the best hair cut in the world but she gave me exactly what I wanted - just a trim, nothing to wild. I've often said the same to other hairdressers but come out looking like Rod Stewart! So I was gad she listened to what I said at least. This isn't wild and whacky, you get what you pay for but I left in a great mood and totally happy.

This is my local hairdresser so I thought I'd give it a go and loved it!…read moreShe doesn't charge too much and seems to really know her stuff. I'm indecisive and really appreciated her giving me an opinion based on what is clearly many years of knowledge rather than simply what is in fashion. Both times I've walked out my hair has felt great and the style has had reasonable staying power. I'll be making it my regular I think. I've since moved away from the area but keep returning as no-one cuts my hair as well!

flaxon ptootch is an independent, not-for-profit-so-far gallery that reflects the diversity of its…read morenorth London home. Its a down-to-earth focal point for local NW5 creatives and now exhibits award-winning artists, photographers, cartoonists - and many more besides. Monthly free public preview evenings offer a slice of London's diverse art scene. You can visit the gallery from 7pm on the second Thursday of every month throughout the year, sample the art, listen to some intersting music and - if you get there early enough - be plied with free drinks and canapés! Previous (lively) events have included spoken word, poetry, fashion shows and music (including appearances by D.J. Semtex, I Blame Coco, Mr. Hudson & The Library, bits of the Alabama Three, Jimmy Screech and playwright Nick Grosso's Edinburgh Festival show). Visit http://www.flaxonptootch.com for more information or give them a call.

Flaxon Ptootch is not your ordinary hair salon…read more Squeezed between Nando's and the Rio's Naturist spa on Kentish Town Road, this place tries to mix art, music, booze and haircuts and gets it right pretty much every time. The salon is acerbic white, with big comfortable chairs and a great lighting scheme. Even better though is the fully stocked bar out back and kicking sound system that comes into its own in the evenings. Stylist and owner Michael takes control with the scissors, the decks and also the cocktail shaker as he runs a joint that is a hip salon during the day, bar and music venue at night, and art gallery when he feels like it. Admittedly, I haven't yet had a haircut from him yet, but if his hairdressing is as good as the parties he throws, then i'll definitely go. I actually went to one of Flaxon's private views, which is about as far off a stuffy Mayfair do, and more of a good excuse to have a great party. Showcasing a selection of upcoming London artists, the selection of work exhibited was contemporary and innovative, and fitted into the decor perfectly. Flaxon will also give you a 2 for 1 haircut (a haircut is about £40 depending on what you have done) if you introduce a mate of yours to their establishment. So, the next place I go to get my hair cut will be here, with a friend - although I probably won't go next door for a massage afterwards.