Gloucester’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Fringe Benefits presents a full-service hair and beauty offer in Gloucester with an experienced team trained in contemporary cutting and colouring techniques. The salon lists balayage, colour correction, money piece brightness, babylights and foilayage among its bespoke colouring options, and it also handles root touch-ups and full-head colour work using professional product ranges.

Beyond colour and cutting, the salon extends its programme into beauty and specialist smoothing treatments. Services on the website include Fabriq keratin smoothing, keratin treatments to tame frizz, Brow Lamination, London Lash Lift, Environ facials, lash and brow services and general beauty therapies that allow clients to book hair and beauty alongside one another in the same appointment.

The salon emphasises considered consultation and careful finishing to ensure styles are flattering and wearable after you leave the chair. Fringe Benefits also operates an online shop, sells gift cards, publishes a salon price list and lists direct contact methods on its site; the team’s public profile highlights numerous client reviews and local recognition in 2025.

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

Fringe Benefits tops the Gloucester list because it combines breadth of professional colour and beauty treatments with a clearly signposted consultation system and finishing care that helps styles endure between visits; the salon’s visible use of Redken and its advertised keratin and Environ facial options mark it out as a one-stop address for comprehensive hair and beauty work.

Good to Know

Book online or by phone; the salon lists a direct contact number and an email address on its site and sells gift cards through the online shop. If you plan a colour transformation, request a full colour consultation so the team can outline timings, aftercare and any required patch testing ahead of your appointment.

The Profile

HeadKandy occupies a central Gloucester Docks location and advertises itself as a busy, established unisex salon with roots going back to 2008 under founder Ryan Fortey. The site emphasises the salon’s accessible dockside setting between listed warehouses and on-street cafés, making it an easy appointment spot if you want to combine a salon visit with time in the Quays area.

The team at HeadKandy promote an adaptable approach to styling, from complete restyles to maintenance cuts and colour. The salon operates as a L’Oréal Professional partner and explains typical colour longevity on its pages, together with practical recommendations for product-led aftercare and bespoke product suggestions delivered during appointments.

Why It Made the List

HeadKandy’s strength lies in its long-standing unisex offering and local dockside presence combined with the salon’s professional L’Oréal product partnership; that combination gives clients both strong product support for colour work and a conveniently located, approachable environment for routine styling and more adventurous transformations.

Good to Know

Appointments are popular so the salon recommends booking in advance to secure preferred times; staff will advise on maintenance and product choices during your appointment, including sulphate-free options for colour-treated hair to prolong vibrancy between visits.

The Profile

Kate Bloom Hair and Beauty presents a personalised, consultation-led approach designed to deliver polished but practical results that suit clients’ daily lives. The salon emphasises tailored styling and a careful first consultation so that the finished look remains flattering and manageable beyond the salon chair, prioritising wearability as much as first impressions.

The overall salon experience is described as welcoming and calm, with a focus on consistency and practicality across appointments. From bespoke cutting and finishing to regular maintenance work, the team aim to provide hair that looks refined on the day and still makes sense for clients’ routines afterwards.

Why It Made the List

Kate Bloom’s distinctive merit is the deliberate, personal attention given to making styles that are as easy to live with as they are attractive; clients who want hair that stays wearable and suits everyday life will find the salon’s consistent consultation process and considerate finishing work particularly valuable.

Good to Know

The salon publishes an online address and redirects visitors to katebloom.co.uk for bookings and further information; if you want a tailored service, mention daily routine and styling tools during the consultation so your stylist can recommend a practical homecare plan.

The Profile

Mark Blake Hair operates a regional group with a Gloucester salon noted alongside Cheltenham and Cirencester locations and advertises a clinical strand to its work through trichology services. The website explicitly promotes trichology clinics, hair-transplant information and consultations, positioning the business not only as a styling salon but also as a clinical resource for hair-loss concerns.

Alongside clinical offerings, the salon lists a broad commercial menu including styling, colouring, hair extensions, barbering and tapering. That combined approach allows clients to book both routine cosmetic services and specialist consultations in the same branded environment, with a clear emphasis on professional diagnostics where hair thinning or medical concerns are present.

Why It Made the List

Mark Blake distinguishes itself through its clinical focus and the availability of trichology consultations in-salon, giving clients seeking diagnosis or treatment pathways for hair-loss a direct route to specialist assessment plus the everyday styling and colour services you would expect from a full-service salon.

Good to Know

Trichology and hair-loss work is consultation-led and the website asks clients to book a consultation; if you are considering specialist treatment or a trichology assessment, reserve a dedicated consultation slot rather than a standard styling appointment.

The Profile

Ashley Paul Hairdressing is a well-established Gloucester salon located in College Court, off Westgate Street near Gloucester Cathedral, and it highlights more than twenty years of local trading. The salon promotes a warm, contemporary atmosphere with a focus on customer care and an experienced artistic team who also run training and creative sessions linked to professional competitions.

The salon’s website lists multiple competition achievements and regional awards, and it advertises in-salon comforts such as shiatsu massage chairs and full colour consultations. Ashley Paul offers up-to-date colour services and styling techniques and features regular social-media-led showcases of colour work including creative colour and seasonal looks prepared by the salon team.

Why It Made the List

Ashley Paul’s combination of long-standing local presence, competitive recognition and high-touch salon comforts makes it stand out for clients who value both creative colour work and an elevated client experience that includes thoughtful consultation and little extras such as massage seating and a broad menu of in-salon treatments.

Good to Know

The salon lists a College Court address and a direct phone number for bookings; they also run full colour consultations and training events, so if you have a complex colour plan ask about specialist appointments and possible model or training dates before booking.

The Profile

Bounce by NLC is presented in local material as a salon that prioritises tailored cuts and styling with an emphasis on consistency and finishing work that wears well after clients leave the chair. The available descriptions note a measured, capable approach aimed at producing flattering results that remain practical for everyday life.

The public profile available for Bounce stresses reliability and a welcoming atmosphere, describing services that are calm, capable and client-focused rather than rushed. The team are said to take time over details so that the final finish appears polished and easy to manage between visits, which appeals to clients who prefer a low-maintenance but refined outcome.

Why It Made the List

Bounce’s main merit is the emphasis on dependable, wearable finishes achieved through careful consultation and attentive finishing; clients who prioritise styles that are manageable at home and retain shape between appointments will find the salon’s consistent approach especially helpful.

Good to Know

If you want a hairstyle that lasts beyond the salon, mention your daily routine and styling time during the consultation so the team can tailor the cut and recommend aftercare and home products to prolong the finished look.

The Profile

Beau Hair Studio operates from Robinswood Hill Social Club on Fox Elms Road in Tuffley, Gloucester GL4 0BS and follows a modern, measured approach to hairdressing that prioritises calm appointments and careful finishing. The salon lists a local telephone number, 01452 306 255, and offers online booking alongside telephone reservations.

The team at Beau Hair Studio focuses on tailored results achieved through attentive consultation and a steady, unrushed appointment rhythm; stylists encourage clients to bring reference photos and to discuss daily styling routines so finished looks remain flattering and manageable. The community-centred setting inside the social club provides neighbourly ease while maintaining professional standards.

Why It Made the List

Beau Hair Studio balances neighbourhood accessibility with a careful, low-pressure service model that suits clients who prefer considered finishing and predictable appointment timings; the salon’s steady pace, clear booking options and approachable salon atmosphere make it a reliable choice for regular maintenance and tailored everyday styles.

Good to Know

For bookings or use the salon’s online 'Book Now' link; for job enquiries bring a CV or portfolio into Robinswood Hill Social Club during opening hours so staff can review applications in person and discuss possible roles directly.

The Profile

House of Envy Longford is described publicly as a salon offering personalised styling with an emphasis on one-to-one care and considered consultations. The available material stresses the team’s approach to understanding individual client wishes so that cuts and colours are tailored to personal lifestyle and daily wear rather than only focusing on the immediate outcome.

The salon’s appeal centres on a welcoming atmosphere and attentive service that aims to deliver polished, wearable results. Staff are said to take time over preparation and finishing so that the final style sits well in the client’s routine, which makes the salon a good match for people seeking thoughtful, individualised appointments.

Why It Made the List

House of Envy’s defining quality is the personalised nature of each appointment and the emphasis on one-to-one time, which suits clients who want a considered, bespoke experience rather than a rapid or formulaic service.

Good to Know

If you prefer thorough consultations, mention any routine constraints and typical styling time during booking so your stylist can recommend a finish and aftercare plan that fits your daily life and maintenance preferences.

The Profile

CBHB&co operates from Hucclecote and advertises over twenty years of professional experience, positioning itself as a local, approachable salon that emphasises personalised transformations. The website lists a focus on hair extensions, colour correction and tailored hair changes, and it promotes a welcoming environment with efficient booking and friendly client service.

The salon also publishes a specific address at Glenville Parade and a local contact number, and it features signature services including a Crown smoothing treatment and vouchers. Testimonials on the site highlight easy booking and attentive service, while product and treatment listings point to a salon that manages both routine colour work and extension-led projects.

Why It Made the List

CBHB&co’s key merit is its practical specialism in hair extensions and corrective colour work delivered from a Hucclecote base; clients seeking extension installations or carefully managed colour corrections will find the salon’s focus and local accessibility especially helpful.

Good to Know

The salon lists a Glenville Parade address and a phone number for bookings; it also provides a web booking link and sells vouchers, and you can enquire about the Crown smoothing treatment and extension consultation when booking to reserve the correct appointment length.

The Profile

C14 Hair Design promotes a client-focused approach built around precision cutting and refined finishing. The salon emphasises bespoke attention during consultations so that cuts and colours are tailored to the individual rather than applied by formula, and staff aim for outcomes that are flattering yet practical for everyday wear.

The public description emphasises a premium-feel experience where attention to detail extends from preparation through to the final styling. Clients can expect a considered appointment rhythm and finished looks designed to retain shape between visits, reflecting the salon’s focus on long-term wearability rather than simply a strong day-one impression.

Why It Made the List

C14’s principal advantage is the emphasis on precision and thoughtful finishing, creating polished styles that balance visual refinement with practical longevity; clients who want technically confident cutting and a refined finish will appreciate the salon’s measured approach.

Good to Know

Mention your usual styling routine and maintenance expectations when booking so the stylist can recommend an appropriate cut and homecare products; that conversation helps ensure the finished look stays manageable between salon visits.