Salon Review

 

HOB SALONS, CAMDEN LOCK, LONDON

Visited by Louise Emma Clarke

Location: Unit 3b, 28 Jamestown Road, Camden Lock, London NW1 7BY. 0207 4857272. www.hobsalons.com

The Salon: HOBS Salons is situated just a stone’s throw from the eclectic, colourful hues of Camden market – but inside, it feels like another world. The stylish monotone colour palette, mixed with splashes of coffee-coloured wood and butter-soft black leather, feels cool and spacious – and the ambience is buzzing, but not hectic. This is Camden, so you can expect to see a few quirky hairstyles – piles of pink, blue and green hair are swept up as readily as blonde or brunette – but you are just as likely to bump into a supermodel, housewife strolling down from Primrose Hill, or smart professional on their lunch break. The beauty of this salon is that anything goes - and whoever you are, the staff are equally warm, friendly, and eager to please.

When it comes to hair – which of course if the main reason you will jump on the Northern Line to get here – the standards are outstanding. The colourists and stylists are so experienced that they can identify what will suit you in a matter of seconds. My colourist - Creative Colour Director, Christel Lundqvist (2008 British Colour Technician of the Year) - used an interiors magazine to show me me the depth of brown in a wooden cabinet, which she explained would suit my complexion better than my current shade. Where as my stylist - Manager Sean Dawson (NHF Hairdresser of the Year 2009/Fashion Focus Image of the Year 2009) – gave my hair volume, style, and movement that I never thought possible.

HOBS Salons will impress, surprise, and delight in one fell swoop. Step out of the salon, into the buzz of Camden Lock, and you will feel like a glamorous celebrity – and lets face it, you could well be brushing past one at the door.

Services: Cuts from £37.50 for women and from £23.50 for men, Blow-Dries from £20.50, Highlights from £52.50, Tinting from £35.50, Treatments from £10, Permanent Waves from £61.50, Brazilian Smoothing Treatment from £150, Wellastrate from £56.50, and Human Hair Extensions (on quotation).