Brighton’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Simon Webster Hair is fronted by Simon Webster, an Artistic Director with around forty years of industry experience, an original L’Oreal ID Artist and one of the UK’s only certified Calligraphy Cut stylists. The salon’s Brighton base features session-level craft alongside salon services and a visible editorial heritage that influences everyday looks.

The team at Simon Webster Hair blends specialist technical work and creative shaping: stylists on the roster cover razor-cuts, clipperwork, curls and afro textures, wig styling and alopecia support, taped extensions and precision colour. The salon presents collections, product retail and a visible focus on finishing and texture, so appointments emphasise both technical skill and wearable results.

Clients often note the salon atmosphere as unusually attentive and calm, and the business balances session commitments with regular salon availability; due to Simon’s session work some appointments may be subject to change. The salon operates a shop, voucher options and social channels, and presents an experience intended to feel both nourishing and fashion-aware from consultation to finish.

Why It Made the List and Why It’s Our Top Pick

Simon Webster Hair stands out for a rare combination of session-level editorial expertise and practical, wearable finishing: a founder with long international experience and certified calligraphy cutting techniques leads a team skilled in razorwork, clipper detail, curls and wig or alopecia styling, producing considered, high-skill results for Brighton clients.

Good to Know

Bookings are managed directly with the salon and some sessions can change because Simon undertakes session work; phone reservations and voucher purchases are offered, and the salon also retails products and gift options for at-home upkeep and finishing advice.

The Profile

Hair Society is a boutique Brighton salon located that frames services around bespoke colour, precision cutting and client comfort, with sea views noted on the salon website. The team emphasise hair that is easy to maintain between appointments and tailor every service to face shape, texture and lifestyle rather than applying uniform formulas.

Signature offerings include personalised blonding and brightening work plus smoothing keratin treatments adjusted to hair type and the salon pairs bespoke cuts with in-salon Kérastase Fusio-Dose treatments. The space is described as calm and service-led, with in-salon extras such as a Shiatsu head and shoulder wash experience and a focus on environmentally friendly product choices.

Why It Made the List

Hair Society’s defining strength is its thorough approach to blonding and keratin services: technicians adapt smoothing systems to individual hair types while using restorative in-salon treatments which helps achieve luminous colour and manageable texture with professional aftercare guidance.

Good to Know

The salon lists opening hours across weekdays and Saturday and is based at Norfolk Square; clients can expect tailored consultations for keratin or blonding work and are encouraged to book ahead for bespoke colour or longer treatment slots.

The Profile

Electric Hairdressing in Brighton is part of the Electric brand founded by Mark Woolley and sits alongside an education arm, a studio and a home-grown product range developed in England since 2007. The salon positions itself where industry education and retail meet salon services, offering colour and cutting informed by broader creative work.

The business emphasises crafted professional products and technical education: Electric’s E-Colour system and product range are described as made with plant-protein fusion and British formulation, and the salon benefits from direct access to that product development and the brand’s session-training resources to support creative colour work.

Why It Made the List

Electric Brighton’s distinctive asset is the direct connection to a salon-owned product range and education programme, meaning colour work and maintenance plans can be delivered with in-house formulations and technician training that align salon technique with retail and aftercare recommendations.

Good to Know

The salon retails Electric products developed in the UK and promotes its education activity, so clients looking for specific product follow-up or professional retail recommendations can buy the same ranges used during their appointment.

The Profile

Headmasters Brighton represents the national Headmasters brand and operates with the systems and promotional calendar typical of that group, including advertised colour promotions and seasonal offers. The brand’s web presence highlights offers such as temporary percentage reductions on colour services and a central head office with national contact points and policies.

Beyond promotions, Headmasters presents structured services, corporate gift cards and education pathways, and invites clients to join newsletters and regional programmes. The chain model aims to combine consistent technical standards, accessible price lists and a broad range of services that suit many routines and client needs.

Why It Made the List

Headmasters Brighton’s practical advantage is the combination of a nationwide support network and regularly scheduled promotions, which can make professional colour services more accessible while maintaining the chain’s standardised training and pricing structures.

Good to Know

The Headmasters site notes booking, gift card options and a price list; look out for advertised promotional windows when planning a colour appointment and consult the salon for current offer dates and availability.

The Profile

Trevor Sorbie Brighton delivers a polished, client-focused experience emphasising refined finishing and a steady standard of work from arrival to completion. The salon presentation highlights careful consultations and a considered approach to cutting and colouring, aiming for results that are flattering, natural and reliably wearable rather than rushed or overly trendy.

The salon’s local positioning stresses a balance of professionalism and ease, with an emphasis on attentiveness from the team and the kind of finish clients can expect to wear confidently after leaving the chair. This steadiness of service is a key part of the Trevor Sorbie Brighton identity within the local market.

Why It Made the List

Trevor Sorbie Brighton’s notable merit is its consistent, well-managed client experience: the salon focuses on careful consultations and reliable finishing, producing results that feel both refined and practical, which suits clients seeking a measured and professional haircut or colour service.

Good to Know

Appointments at Trevor Sorbie typically follow thorough consultations, so allow time when booking for an initial discussion about suitability, desired shape and aftercare to ensure the stylist can plan the correct service length.

The Profile

North Laine Hair Company is an independent salon in the heart of Brighton’s North Laine district with a reputation for creative colour work, especially balayage, and colour correction. The team list expertise across a wide range of cuts and styles from shag and wolf shapes to sharp disconnected lines, and they promote a strong creative brief for red carpet or natural beachy looks alike.

The salon environment is presented as spacious and calming across two floors, fully air-conditioned and fitted with Pietranera Jet Air basins that provide a full-body massage while hair is treated; colour clients also have access to a dedicated customer lounge to relax during colour development, reflecting a clear focus on comfort during longer services.

Why It Made the List

North Laine Hair Company’s standout strength is its combination of technical colour skill, especially in balayage and curly-cutting, and salon comfort, including specialist basins and a customer lounge, which together make longer colour or transformation appointments more restful and service-focused.

Good to Know

Book appointments via the salon’s Phorest booking link or by phone at the published contact number; for colour work expect to use the dedicated customer lounge during colour development and plan extra time for balayage or corrective services.

The Profile

Mooch is an independent Brighton salon next door to the Theatre Royal and offering views over the Pavilion. The business has been operating since 2003 and cultivates a vintage-industrial interior alongside a relaxed, urban-luxury atmosphere. The location places the salon in the city centre, convenient for theatre-goers and central visitors.

The team provide complimentary consultations for all clients and emphasise approachable, award-recognised hairdressing in a setting that serves coffee from a local roastery. The salon’s welcome and layout are designed to help clients feel at home while receiving tailored advice and professional finishing from experienced stylists.

Why It Made the List

Mooch’s distinctive appeal is its central position beside Brighton’s Theatre Royal, combined with free, thorough consultations and a long-established local presence, making it a convenient choice for clients who want considered advice and approachable, dependable styling in a city-centre setting.

Good to Know

The salon’s address is available and bookings can be made by phone. The central location can mean busy footfall, so early booking is advisable if you plan a visit around theatre performances or peak times.

The Profile

Waters Hair Stylists has presented itself since 2003 as an organic and cruelty-free hair salon in Brighton using vegan-friendly, natural and sustainable-focused product ranges. The salon highlights ethical credentials, stock such brands as Davines and Organic Colour Systems, and advertises refill services for certain products to reduce waste while maintaining professional-quality colour and styling choices.

Stylistically the salon combines up-to-date cutting and colour techniques with a clear environmental stance, offering services from cuts and blow-dries to balayage, transformations and perm work, while also providing convenient clinic-style treatments such as Colour plex bond builders and bespoke Davines treatments to support hair health and repair.

Why It Made the List

Waters Hair Stylists’ distinguishing feature is its ethical product policy married to full salon services: clients seeking organic or vegan colour and treatment options will find dedicated product choices, refill services and technical treatments designed to protect hair integrity and respect sustainability commitments.

Good to Know

The salon recommends calling for appointments where you have particular requirements because online bookings are currently limited to cuts; colour and treatment bookings should be made by phone and the team will advise on service length and product suitability.

The Profile

The Point, founded in 1998 by Ian Habben, is a North Laine salon known for precision cutting and creative colouring delivered in a relaxed, professional environment. The team place importance on thorough consultations covering suitability, balance and aftercare, aiming for haircuts and colours that clients can manage day to day as well as for special occasions.

The salon highlights its long-standing local reputation and offers a suite of services including cutting, styling, bespoke colour and an in-house Deep Repair Mask treatment for dry or damaged hair. The Point also engages with the local community and publishes salon news and educational updates to keep clients informed.

Why It Made the List

The Point’s core merit lies in its longevity and technical focus: decades of local practice combined with careful consultation and a proprietary deep repair treatment position the salon as a reliable choice for clients wanting considered, precision-led hair work in North Laine.

Good to Know

Consultations at The Point explicitly cover suitability, balance and aftercare, so book appointments allowing time for an initial discussion and expect the team to outline at-home maintenance and any necessary follow-up treatments.

The Profile

Hair Brighton is an independent unisex salon situated in Brighton Marina Village at 38 The Waterfront, serving clients with creative cuts, bold colour and occasion styling in a relaxed, contemporary setting. The team promote a playful but professional approach and cater to a full range of clients, including men and children, with a clear emphasis on individuality and bright colour work.

The salon publishes a transparent starting price list for common services and notes that creative colour or corrections are quoted before work begins; opening hours run through weekdays and Saturday and the Marina location offers a distinctive seaside setting compared with central Brighton salons.

Why It Made the List

Hair Brighton’s defining merit is its Marina location combined with clear, upfront starting prices and a creative unisex approach: clients benefit from a readily visible price structure for routine services and a team experienced in expressive colour and occasion styling within a village-style setting.

Good to Know

Book online via Treatwell, call the salon or drop in during opening hours; note that creative colour work and corrections are priced on consultation and may vary based on hair length, thickness and service complexity.