Wanted! Good hairdresser in London!

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Just turned 35 with 4 month old baby & am returning to grown-up job in 2 month's time (yikes!). Need to rethink my hair as the whole highlghts/long curly mane thing is doing me no favours for a bunch of reasons! I need a hairdresser with some imagination & vision who can look at my face shape/hear about my lifestyle & recommend a style & colour for me. As this is a bit of a major job I'll be prepared to pay more than I usually would - any ideas?!

Glass hair Salon, Carthusian Street- round corner to Barbican tube. Cut and dry from £60 -ish.

They have a website.

I would really recommend Darren from Mahogany just off Hanover Square (just off Oxford Street/Regent Street). I have stalked him for years, he used to be creative Director at Vidal Sassoon on St Moulten Street. He has curly hair as does his wife whose hair he cuts so reckon he'd be a good bet. Think about £80 for a cut.

where are you ?

Charles Worthington - Percy Street (near TC Road or Covent Garden). Anyone - they're all excellent

Georgie at John Frieda off South Audley St. Pushing £100 though

Squeaver - I have also heard good things about Charles Worthington, so thanks for that! MinkyBorage, I like the sound of Darren (it's great to know a bit about a hairdresser's CV!). I'm based in Peckham but am prepared to travel (within reason) for a good re-style!

Crumpet - John Frieda sound fab BUT they irritatingly won't colour your hair unless you go in before your appointment for a strand test - and I just don't have the time for multiple visits! Littlelapin & girlnextdoor - I'm looking at your recommendations too - many thanks!

tell me more about darren minkyborage -- do you have curly hair? mine is supercurly & i work just round the corner from hanover square & am vaguely looking for a new hairdresser....

lol, I want to know too - (hi HC)

hi shreddies. am in on weds, but will e-mail you tomorrow. xxx

I'm also blessed (or cursed!) with curly hair - thinking of going for a Beth Rowley-esque bob but don't want to look like mutton dressed as lamb!

Try Michael Van Clarke on Beaumont St in W1 - I have a very curly unruly hair and they gave me the best haircut ever (and I used to go to John Frieda) for a lot less than Mayfair salons.

oooh, equally close to work, thanks DiL. this is my new favourite thread . how much did you pay?

oooh, equally close to work, thanks DiL. this is my new favourite thread . how much did you pay?

emma, at toni and guy davis st, she used to be fab at cutting my friends curly locks, she has very curly hair herself. she was on maternity leave but you could call.shes the manager.

Andrew Jose on Charlotte St are excellent - especially for colour. Slightly cheaper and the only reason I'd move back to London, the Klinik in Exmouth Market. Anna is fantastic and is also a Sarf Landan mum!

www.vanclarke.com top stylist £110 first cut, £99 thereafter and you get a shampoo and a conditioner for free after your first visit....

Get yourself to Shotgun Reloaded in Herne Hill and see the lovely Ian!

hi hc... how's things?
followed your reccomendation to have a look in jigsaw and you were absolutely right (of course). got luvverly dress. ta for that. half term for us this week. psychology exam (can you believe it??) in 2 weeks so a tad stressed..... then will have time for shopping / books / cake before school hols.... can i tempt you/

. y'see, i pay my bloke in shoreditch £35 a pop. and i do know that's cheap, but still....

oh - these are all great! I am going to compile a list of favourties and see which one can fit me in in two week's time!

oh hello cf, i was thinking i hadn't heard from you for ages . not surprising, you sound super-busy. glad jigsaw did you proud, i got some beautiful t shirts there the other day. and have my eye on some orange patent wedges (shopaholic, me, never ). coffee/cake/gossip/shopping sounds marvellous. i still have that tessa hadley book for you. xxx

ASM - did that use to be Jo Patridge?! I don't know Shotgun Reloaded & I know HH pretty well!