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11 Best Afro Hair Salons in London

If you’re longing for a professional to sort out your dodgy home haircut or are looking for an updated  or simply just fancy a trim, London is abundant with choice when it comes to hair care. 

However, for people with curly, kinky or coily (afro hair)  it’s often still  tricky business finding a salon that can comfortably work on your hair.

Despite over two million black people living in the UK and more than 35,000 hair salons, only 302 cater to Afro-Caribbean hair.

Clearly there’s a deficit when it comes to training stylists in textured and afro hair, but there are salons out there to meet your every need if you know where to find them.

If you’re in the market for a new hair salon, or are simply wondering where best to book in for a hair overhaul, here are 10 of the best Afro- hair care experts in London.

1. Hair Lounge by Charlotte Mensah

Address: 347 Portobello Road, W10 5SA

Phone   : +44 20 8969 9444

Working Hours: TUE – THU      10:00AM – 6:00PM

                                      FRIDAY            10:00AM – 8:00PM

                                      SATURDAY      10:00AM – 6:00PM

                                      SUN – MON       CLOSED

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Expertise: Natural hair and extensions

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Multi-award-winning salon that is situated on Portobello Road. The salon is run by Charlotte Mensah and her team of highly trained and experienced staff.

Charlotte Mensah’s unrivalled understanding of textured hair types has seen her scoop the ‘Afro Hairdresser of the Year’ accolade at the British Hairdressing Awards three times.

One of London’s best known salons – and for good reason – Hair Lounge is the salon that has been worshipping kinky curls and afro hair since 1999.

Founded by award-winning hair stylist Charlotte Mensah – who boasts A-list clientele, such as Erykah Badu and Janelle Monae – the salon provides exceptional hair styling from cainrows to extensions and weaves.

Located in the trendy area of Portobello Road, the Afrocentric haven is the perfect place to get your tresses treated by Mensah herself or a member of her highly trained staff.

Her client list reads like a dream dinner party guest list, including names like Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, Michaela Coel and Zadie Smith, with the latter writing the foreword to her book, Good Hair.

2. Linnaean Living

 Address:  Embassy Gardens, 2 New Union Square, Nine Elms, London SW11 7AX, United Kingdom

Phone   : +447709258184

Working Hours: MONDAY           10:00AM – 6:00PM

                                       TUESDAY          10:00AM – 7:00PM

                                       WED- FRI          10:00AM – 8:00PM

                                        SATURDAY       10:00AM – 7:00PM

                                        SATURDAY       10:00AM – 6:00PM

                                        SUNDAY             10:00AM – 6:00PM

Expertise: Intricate braids and cornrows

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Welcome to Linnaean, a luxury hair, beauty and lifestyle destination, designed to help you relax, unwind and look and feel your best.

They offer the highest quality food, drink, hair, beauty and wellbeing in a beautiful and inviting setting from a highly experienced team of specialists.

Offering a holistic approach to afro hair, this hybrid space includes a restaurant, salon and spa.

Plump for an appointment with Senior Style Director Tony Grant, who has decades worth of experience, and countless awards (he’s won Top Colourist at The Black Beauty Awards four years in a row).

He has worked with brands such as Gucci, Fendi and Versace. An expert in everything from cutting and perming to colouring, you may never go elsewhere.

3. SIMPLY Gorgeous

Address:  79 Kingsgate Rd, London NW6 4JY, United Kingdom

Phone   : +44 20 7625 4500

Working Hours: TUE – MON       10:00AM – 6:30PM

                                      SUN- MON         CLOSED

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There’s nothing nicer than visiting a family-owned hair salon, but don’t worry – you won’t experience eight-hour delays here.

Founded by mother and daughter duo, Deborah Johnson and her mum turned this relationship into a sisterhood and offer the same to their clients.

They pride themselves on delivering excellent customer and hair services, offering weaves, braids and colour treatments at affordable prices, whilst providing expertise and knowledge on hair health, products and treatment.

Not quite sure what is the right style of service for you?
Then book in for a virtual consultation to assess your hair needs for £15.

4.  Curl Bar

Address:  210 Middle Lane, London, N8 7LA

Phone   : +44 20 7625 4500

Working Hours: TUE – MON       10:00AM – 6:30PM

                                      SUN- MON         CLOSED

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Expertise: Natural hair styling, curl definition, the big chop

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A new addition to London’s afro hair scene, The Curl Bar is a North London luxury pink oasis to fulfil all your aesthetic dreams.

Specialising in natural hair styling and curl definition, the salon prides itself on being a safe space for women to fall in love with their natural coils again.

They even offer styling classes for mothers unfamiliar with their children’s afro hair and for women wanting a better understanding of their own curls.

The vibe is one of community and sisterhood – you even get a photoshoot at the end of your treatment!

5. Hype Coiffure

Address:  186 Lavender Hill, London SW11 5TQ, United Kingdom

Phone   : +44 20 7223 3800

Working Hours: MON – TUE       9:30AM – 6:00PM

                                      WED –  FRI        9:30AM – 8:00PM

                                      SATURDAY       9:00AM – 5:30PM

                                      SUNDAY            10:00AM – 4:00PM

Expertise: Treatments, chemical treatments relaxers and cuts

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Battersea’s premier Afro and mixed texture hair salon. For more than 25 years we have been leading the way in Afro hair design, styling and care for customers across Battersea and beyond.

Having first opened its doors in 1995 in Balham, Hype Coiffure now has three salons across London.

As pillars of the British afro hairdressing, the salon specialises in straightening treatments and relaxers, and has won a multitude of awards, including Best Afro Hair Salon in 2016.

If you’re looking for a healthy way to return to relaxers, or for a fresh updated take on a cut, ask for Schola.

6. Peckham Palms

Address:  Unit 1-14 Bournemouth Close, Peckham Rye, London SE15 4PB

Phone   : +44 20 7223 3800

Working Hours: MON – TUE       9:30AM – 6:00PM

                                      WED –  FRI        9:30AM – 8:00PM

                                       SATURDAY       9:00AM – 5:30PM

                                       SUNDAY             10:00AM – 4:00PM

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Expertise: Braids, natural hair treatments, sew-ins, wigs

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Situated in the heart of Peckham, The Palms is a Afrocentric retail space that’s home to over 20 professional hair and beauty stylists.

Home to more than 30 professional stylists providing first class services specialising in natural hair and protective styling, Palms offers braids, weaves, locs, custom wigs and more.

And don’t worry about bringing snacks for your six-hour braid installation; the retail space also boasts a diverse range of food and drinks venues to see you through the day.  

Asides from beauty and hair, you’ll also find an impressive range of food and drinks venues within the retail space.

7.  Beah & Kadi Hair Lounge

Address:  12 Station Rd, The Broadway, London NW7 2JU, United Kingdom

Phone   : +44 20 8959 8455

Working Hours: TUE – FRI          10:00AM – 7:00PM

                                      SUN-MON          CLOSED

Expertise:  Innovative hair extensions

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Founded in 2006, Beah & Kadi is a family owned hair salon based in north west London.

The mother and daughter duo have over 25 years of experience in the hair industry, and although they work with all hair types, they’re especially well versed in black hair.

Everyone is welcome here, whether you want custom extensions or a full glam weave. The salon is worthy of a square on your gram, too.

8. Keash  Braids

Address:  12 Station Rd, The Broadway, London NW7 2JU, United Kingdom

Phone   : +44 20 8959 8455

Working Hours: TUE – FRI          10:00AM – 7:00PM

                                       SUN-MON          CLOSED

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Expertise:  Innovative and unique braiding  

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Keash Braids is the spot for protective styling with a twist (pardon the pun). With a motto of cultural appreciation over appropriation that dictates their work, the salon was the brainchild of founder Taiba in 2014.

They have since taken over the world of hair art and sculpture, offering the most unique and fun braid designs, diamante hair monogramming and hair tinsel.

 If you’re looking for something fresh and a bit different, this is your salon.  

9. Afrotherapy

Address:  12 Station Rd, The Broadway, London NW7 2JU, United Kingdom

Phone   : +44 20 8959 8455

Working Hours: TUE – FRI          10:00AM – 7:00PM

                                       SUN-MON          CLOSED

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Expertise: Treatments and Weaves

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Born out of a desire to create the best hair dressing experience for Afro hair, Afrotherapy launched back in 2001 by Joseph and Harriet Cudjoe.

Seriously stylish with a minimalistic vibe, the team of experts specialise in afro, kinky and multi-textured hairdressing. Choose from scalp treatments, colour services, weaves and extensions.

You can also shop a curated edit of hair, skincare and make-up products for Black and ethnic hair and skin online.

10.  The Collective

Address:  16 Marylebone St, London W1G 8JW, United Kingdom

Phone   : +44 20 7487 3328

Expertise: Afro Cuts and Reshaping

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The Collective features some of London’s finest and most experienced hairdressers, brought together in a welcoming and relaxed space, in the heart of Marylebone.

Each member of The Collective works interdependently, allowing you to enjoy a personal service with outstanding results.

This modern, buzzy salon in central London has an innovative approach to hair styling.

HairByCollective sees a host of independent stylists with their own chairs, under one, uber chic roof. Subrina Kidd is The Collective’s resident textured hair expert, and a shining example of how salon experiences should be for those with afro hair.

Her detailed consultations include bespoke styling techniques and product recommendations, to suit your individual texture and lifestyle.

11. Afrocks.com

Expertise: Assists you to find Afro-friendly Hair Salons, Mobile Hairdressers and Locticians near you in London.

It is your go-to virtual hair care space.

It is a platform to connect you to hair and beauty services by verified top-quality professionals and salons with expertise in Afro hair.

Afrocks instantly links you to a hairdresser for services ranging from braids to styling and hair cuts.

It is the easiest and most convenient way to book for Afro hair services as the platform features a seamless booking process and secure payment.

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This list guides you to the best hot-spots in the capital for Afro hair.

From curly cuts and styling to weaving, braiding and extensions, we’ve rounded up the very best Afro hair salons across London that will meet your every haircare need.