Huntingdonshire’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

Phoenix Hair was opened in Huntingdon by Lorna and Tanya after many years of working together; the salon still highlights long staff tenures and a collaborative team spirit, which clients often notice in the way appointments are run and in the consistent finishing across cuts, colours and styling services.

Phoenix Hair offers a full range of services including cutting, colouring, hair extensions and bridal hair, plus a dedicated Hair Therapy Room; the team emphasise measurable consultation and suitability so results flatter face shape, lifestyle and everyday manageability rather than just delivering a momentary look.

Phoenix Hair has a visible history of competition and local business recognition, including regional L'Oreal Colour Trophy finals and other industry shortlistings, and that competitive record sits alongside a neighbourhood-facing ethos and practical policies such as a Skin Test Policy and a clearly published cancellation and deposit procedure which shape how bookings are handled.

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

Top pick for Huntingdonshire, Phoenix Hair combines long-term staff continuity, detailed consultations and demonstrable colour pedigree; those three practical strengths together produce reliable wearability and a consistently high standard of finish. The salon’s central High Street location, plus clearly stated policies, make it particularly well suited to clients seeking a steady, dependable hair relationship.

Good to Know

Opening hours are Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday with longer late slots on Tuesdays and Thursdays and Saturday mornings; the salon publishes a Skin Test Policy and Cancellation & Deposit Policy, so allow time for any required pre-service tests and check the deposit terms when booking your appointment.

The Profile

Hair by Iwona, established in 2011, centres its work on colour and creative mixes, from natural tones to pastel hues; the small team underlines ongoing education so stylists keep up with contemporary techniques, which supports clients who want up-to-date colour effects delivered with technical confidence.

Hair by Iwona stresses collaborative planning between stylist and client for multi-stage colour goals, pairing a fresh cut and finish with a realistic maintenance plan so vibrant colour can be sustained between visits; the studio tone is professional and personal, with an emphasis on how hair will wear day-to-day rather than only how it looks straight out of the chair.

Why It Made the List

A distinguishing strength here is Hair by Iwona’s mix of creativity and practical maintenance guidance: the team not only create expressive colour but also set out a clear plan to keep results vibrant between appointments, which appeals to anyone aiming for a lively, wearable colour that lasts beyond the salon visit.

Good to Know

The salon highlights collaborative plans for more complex colour transformations, so book a consultation when you want a multi-stage change; these staged approaches allow the team to map timing and aftercare rather than attempt everything in a single appointment.

The Profile

Sei Bella Hair & Beauty Boutique operates from a house-style salon in Huntingdon and positions itself as a friendly luxury boutique offering affordable prices; owner Claire trained at Toni and Guy and brings that technical background to a compact, approachable setting where clients can request a free consultation before committing to services.

Sei Bella’s menu covers a broad range from ladies’ cuts and blow-dries to full-head highlights, keratin smoothing and multiple extension options such as nano bead and tape extensions, with clear timing and pricing listed for many services; the salon stresses tailored work and offers specific add-ons and removal slots for extension maintenance and finishing.

Why It Made the List

Sei Bella stands out for combining a salon-trained director with a boutique house setting and a transparent price menu that includes extensions and smoothing treatments; that mixture of professional training, personalised consultations and accessible pricing gives clients a clear sense of what to expect before they book larger services.

Good to Know

Extension fitting at Sei Bella is treated as a structured service with compulsory washing, fitting, cutting and styling time billed per hour; book the correct extension slot and expect removal appointments to be scheduled separately when required.

The Profile

Jades presents itself as a combined beauty salon and skin clinic with an emphasis on advanced skin treatments and professional beauty services alongside hair-related styling; the business operates from at least two addresses in the Huntingdon area, offering a quieter clinic setting aimed at comfort and results under qualified therapists.

Jades lists a full spectrum of professional beauty options including facials, nails, lashes and brows as well as results-driven skincare services delivered by trained therapists; the team state they provide personalised care in a modern, relaxing environment and aim to respond to email enquiries within 24 hours to assist pre-appointment queries.

Why It Made the List

A practical merit of Jades is its combined clinic-and-salon model that supports advanced skin work and routine beauty appointments in one place; that integrated approach suits clients who want coordinated skin and hair styling decisions or who appreciate being able to combine treatments across disciplines in a single visit.

Good to Know

Jades notes free parking for clients at its locations and provides two named addresses in the Huntingdon area; allow time to check which site is nearest to you when booking and use the published contact phone or email for pre-visit enquiries.

The Profile

Blades has been trading in Huntingdon since 1980 and frames its work around uncompromising standards, first-class service and an emphasis on staff training and development; the salon describes itself as friendly and welcoming and highlights a long-term investment in apprentices and award-winning stylists.

Blades works closely with Wella Professionals and London academies to keep its team technically current, which informs its colour and cutting services; while the salon is updating its website, it continues to accept bookings online and by phone, maintaining practical continuity of appointments for regular clients.

Why It Made the List

Blades’ long local history and formal partnership with Wella Professionals underpin a clear practical benefit: clients gain access to ongoing staff training and Wella-backed colour services, which supports consistency of technical skill and helps maintain reliable colour outcomes across repeat visits.

Good to Know

While Blades is working on a new website, appointments can still be made through the salon’s online booking link or by calling the published phone number; plan ahead if you need a specific stylist and check availability before travelling.

The Profile

Molbys Hair operates from Huntingdon and St Neots and highlights its close work with Wella Professionals, offering a range of colour services including bespoke balayage, signature highlights and specialised pre-lightening work; the team frame colour choices around client undertones, complexion and eye colour to produce flattering, tailor-made colour plans.

Molbys promotes Wella technologies such as ME+ permanent colour and Shinefinity glazing alongside bespoke services like KP POP 3D colour layering and balayage; the salon also offers extension options and a range of finishing systems intended to maintain colour integrity and shine between appointments.

Why It Made the List

A clear strength at Molbys is its technical alignment with Wella and the salon’s detailed approach to colour chemistry and bespoke shading; clients seeking controlled colour outcomes and salon-grade glazing or multi-tonal layering will find the studio’s specified Wella services and trained staff helpful for predictable results.

Good to Know

Molbys states the Wella ME+ permanent colour technology is used to reduce the risk of developing a new allergy and offers a range of maintenance products and masks; check with the salon about skin-test requirements for specific colour services and confirm the right booking length for bespoke balayage appointments.

The Profile

Studio 88 trades from the King James Retail Centre in Godmanchester and offers a full salon and barbershop mix including styling, highlights, hair extensions and gents’ cuts; the team describe themselves as professional stylists who cover modern colouring and extension work alongside everyday cutting and finishing.

Studio 88 stocks professional ranges such as milk_shake and Leyton House and emphasises technical training and current product choices to support salon colour and styling work; the business also lists practical amenities including free parking and disabled access, which shape client convenience for on-site visits.

Why It Made the List

Studio 88’s strong practical advantage is its accessible location with free parking and disabled access combined with a broad service menu including extensions and specialised colouring; that combination works well for clients who prioritise easy arrival and a single location for multiple technical services.

Good to Know

Studio 88 publishes weekday opening hours and a Saturday morning slot, and highlights free parking and disabled access at the King James Retail Centre; check the salon’s online booking tool for precise time slots before travelling, particularly for longer services like extensions or colour work.

The Profile

Adagio Beauty Salon sits on Huntingdon’s High Street and presents itself as a tranquil, customer-focused environment where therapists deliver a wide range of skin and beauty treatments; the salon emphasises client comfort and aims to exceed expectations through attentive, detail-led service in a calm setting.

Adagio is a main-area stockist of Dermalogica products and offers a free Dermalogica face mapping skin analysis session as part of its professional service list; the salon lists fixed-price treatments and promotes professional advice and tailored skin regimens alongside its beauty-treatment menu.

Why It Made the List

Adagio’s practical strength is the combination of a tranquil salon setting with professional Dermalogica face-mapping and free skin analysis, making it a good option for clients who prioritise skin-focused preparation alongside hair and finishing services and who value product-led aftercare recommendations.

Good to Know

Adagio publishes opening hours for Tuesday through Saturday and sells gift vouchers by phone; take advantage of the free Dermalogica face mapping when booking to understand recommended home care and product choices before a treatment.

The Profile

Salon 41 focuses on tailored cuts and styling that prioritise how a finished look will wear day-to-day as much as first impressions, approaching each appointment with careful consultation so results feel polished and manageable for regular life rather than overly stylised, which suits clients seeking reliable everyday hairstyles.

Salon 41’s approach stresses approachable professionalism and consistent finishing, delivering hair that sits well for both casual days and special occasions; the team aim to balance natural ease with technical refinement, producing looks that translate into straightforward home maintenance and predictable daily wear.

Why It Made the List

A practical merit of Salon 41 is the emphasis on wearability and consistency: the salon’s consultative approach ensures cuts and styles are tailored to a client’s routines, so the result is intended to be low-maintenance and resilient across typical day-to-day styling needs.

Good to Know

Salon 41 recommends booking a consultation for more involved colour or reshaping work so the team can plan timing, maintenance and aftercare; this advance planning helps set realistic expectations for how a style will behave between appointments.

The Profile

Utopia Hair Bar positions itself as a client-focused salon that aims to produce flattering, practical results suitable for everyday life as well as special occasions, combining professional attention with a relaxed, approachable atmosphere that helps appointments feel polished without being over-styled.

Utopia’s local offering emphasises dependable finish and consistent standards across services so that clients leave with styles that are both practical and camera-ready for events; the salon frames its work around technical skill and a careful eye for how hair will wear over time after the appointment.

Why It Made the List

Utopia’s core merit is its balance between practical everyday styling and elevated event looks: the salon’s approach aims to ensure that clients receive technically sound work which remains wearable, making it a sensible option for anyone who wants a single stylist to handle both routine trims and special-occasion styling.

Good to Know

Utopia recommends a consultation for more complex colour changes and for any style that needs event finishing, as pre-booked planning helps the team allocate the correct time and discuss aftercare to preserve the look between visits.