Plymouth’s Top 10 Hair Salons & Hairdressers

The Profile

YOKE THE SALON positions itself as a creative, forward-thinking hair studio that combines technical haircraft with a community-minded approach. The team describe the business as a happy holistic salon focused on nurturing a collective of like-minded people while producing considered, wearable hair through careful consultation and finishing work.

The salon emphasises sustainability and ethical practice throughout its operation, using eco-friendly products, recycling where possible and reducing energy consumption. Based in the historic Royal William Yard, YOKE has framed eco-awareness as part of everyday service rather than a separate marketing line, so the client experience reflects environmental priorities alongside styling expertise.

After opening in 2018 following the owners' return from Australia, YOKE invested heavily in team education and professional development, which shows in its national profile. The salon has been featured in The Sunday Times Style Best Salons guide and in the Telegraph's Top 50 Salons list, and its staff have been finalists in several industry awards, underlining its regional and national reputation.

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

YOKE tops this list because it pairs genuine salon craft with clearly stated ethical practice and an active local presence; its technical standards, sustained investment in team education and national editorial recognition combine with community events to create a salon that is both high-calibre and rooted in Plymouth's creative scene.

Good to Know

YOKE offers complimentary consultations and asks clients to or to book; the salon is located at The New Cooperage, Royal William Yard, PL1 3RP, and frequently hosts events and pop-ups that can affect weekend availability so book ahead for specific stylist requests.

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Upper 38 is an award-winning hair and beauty salon set on Mutley Plain that combines hairdressing and beauty treatments under one roof. The salon highlights precision cutting, colour work and beauty services, presenting itself as a local, full-service destination where clients can book hair and complementary beauty appointments consecutively.

The team at Upper 38 promote a personalised approach to each appointment and advertise a range of customer discounts, including 10 percent reductions for students, blue light card holders and OAPs. Owners and senior stylists specialise in precision cuts and lived-in colour, aiming for polished, wearable results that suit everyday life as well as special occasions.

Why It Made the List

Upper 38 stands out for combining accessible professional standards with clear local loyalty: the salon has built a strong Mutley Plain presence by offering hair and beauty together, owner-led technical strengths in precision cutting and colour, and practical concessions which broaden its appeal across different client groups.

Good to Know

Upper 38 is on the first floor at 18a Mutley Plain, PL4 6LA, which may affect access for clients with reduced mobility; to book or, and ask about the salon's student, blue light and OAP discounts when you make your appointment.

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Arena Creative Hair has relaunched as Wintle & Rose, a private home studio in Elburton that offers a calm, luxury one-to-one experience. The founders position the space as a personalised alternative to busy high-street salons, focusing appointments around a single client so colour and cut consultations are highly detailed and bespoke.

Colour Analysis sits at the heart of the studio's work, where professional draping and trained colour theory are used to identify shades that lift individual features. The studio uses premium brands including KEVIN.MURPHY, K18 and EPRES and combines bespoke colour creation with tailored cutting, smoothing and styling services according to each client's lifestyle and maintenance preferences.

Why It Made the List

Arena Creative Hair's new Wintle & Rose model is notable for its emphatic focus on personalised colour analysis and one-to-one service; clients seeking carefully considered shade selection, relaxed private appointments and an emphasis on hair health will find the studio's approach particularly appropriate for longer, more consultative colour work.

Good to Know

Wintle & Rose operates by appointment only from its Elburton home studio and was accepting bookings from 6 July 2026; to enquire, and expect a pre-appointment conversation to establish desired maintenance levels and product recommendations.

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Heartbreakers Hair Co presents a modern hairdressing approach that emphasizes careful consultation and detail-oriented finishing. The team aim to produce flattering, well-judged styles rather than one-size-fits-all results, applying a considered eye to shape and movement so the finished look reads as refined and wearable on a day-to-day basis.

Clients at Heartbreakers can expect a polished salon environment where consistency across the team is a priority and attention to finishing work is emphasised. The salon's service style leans toward measured execution, producing outcomes that feel both presentable for immediate wear and practical for how the hair will sit after the client leaves the chair.

Why It Made the List

Heartbreakers earns recognition for delivering a consistently high level of finish and a client-focused process; its modern, detail-led approach produces styles that balance professional refinement with ease of wear, making it a strong local choice for anyone who values neat finishing and reliable execution.

Good to Know

The Heartbreakers experience centres on a careful consultation and thorough finishing process, so clients should expect their appointment to include time for detailed discussion about desired shape, manageability and how the style will be maintained at home.

The Profile

Hair Jungle is a lively city-centre salon offering a broad menu of services from precision cuts to signature balayage and corrective colour work. The team highlight conditioning treatments such as Olaplex and Keratin smoothing and say they cater for ladies and gents, wedding styling and a range of contemporary colour techniques in central Plymouth.

The salon advertises a relaxed, boutique atmosphere and a history of regional and national recognition, citing multiple industry awards and local commendations. Appointments are recommended and walk-ins are also welcome, and new clients are invited to a free, no-obligation consultation so the stylist can discuss realistic goals and hair health priorities before treatment.

Why It Made the List

Hair Jungle's strength lies in offering accessible, wide-ranging services from corrective colour to bridal styling while maintaining a city-centre presence that welcomes both appointments and walk-ins; the salon combines an approachable price positioning with a clear emphasis on hair health and practical, everyday wearability.

Good to Know

Hair Jungle runs a first-time client offer of 20 percent off a first service via a printable or phone voucher and recommends new clients take advantage of the free, no-obligation consultation to map out realistic colour and maintenance plans before booking a full treatment.

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David & David is a long-standing boutique hair salon in Plymouth that emphasises bespoke service and technical skill. The salon describes a team of around fourteen stylists who collectively focus on creativity and client comfort, aiming to deliver consistently polished results across a wide range of cutting and colouring services.

Creative Director Jonathan Fulton brings extensive experience to the salon's offer, including years of international training and advanced cutting courses, and several senior stylists specialise in areas such as curl-by-curl work and wedding hair. The business also operates an apprenticeship scheme, demonstrating a commitment to staff development and technical continuity within the team.

Why It Made the List

David & David's long tenure and investment in technical education create a dependable environment for complex colour and cut work; the salon's deep bench of senior stylists, specialist curl knowledge and structured apprenticeship programme ensure a breadth of expertise for clients seeking more experienced hands.

Good to Know

The salon is on Whimple Street in Plymouth city centre and publishes opening hours across the week, with earlier weekday and extended evening appointments midweek; or to check availability and to enquire about gift vouchers.

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TONI&GUY in Plymouth offers the network's signature cutting and colour techniques delivered by professionally educated teams in a modern salon environment. The brand recommends a complimentary consultation before booking and applies consistent methods such as the TONI&GUY signature cut and branded label.M products to create looks tailored to individual hair texture and lifestyle.

Services at this Cornwall Street location cover a wide range of salon needs, from classic highlights and balayage to texture treatments, keratin smoothing and perms. The salon also provides specialist services for afro-textured hair, wedding trials and allergy testing where required, reflecting the company's emphasis on technical breadth and professional training.

Why It Made the List

TONI&GUY's distinguishing feature is its systematic education and signature methodology which provides clients with predictable technical outcomes; for those seeking a recognisable cut and colour vocabulary supported by trained teams and a broad treatment list, this salon offers the reassurance of an international standard.

Good to Know

The salon operates extended late openings on some weekdays; clients are advised to arrange the complimentary consultation before booking colour services and to enquire about allergy testing when booking chemical treatments.

The Profile

Amore Hair runs a salon at Dolphin House, Sutton Harbour, emphasising wedding hair alongside bespoke colour and cutting work. The team position their service as an experience that feels personal from beginning to end, and they promote event-style salon evenings and signature social gatherings alongside routine appointments.

The salon actively programmes events such as Cocktails & Curls and styling workshops that blend social activity with hair education, reflecting its role as both a service provider and a local lifestyle venue. Amore also highlights wedding bookings and venue hire options, making it sensible for brides and parties seeking combined hair and event support in the harbour area.

Why It Made the List

Amore Hair is notable for combining a practical wedding-hair offer with a calendar of salon events and workshops, delivering both tailored bridal services and the opportunity to attend themed styling evenings; this hybrid of studio service and local programming gives the salon a distinctive social energy.

Good to Know

Amore Hair is based at Dolphin House, Sutton Harbour (PL4 0BL); they accept bookings and by WhatsApp at 07828 251485, and they run separate wedding and event booking procedures so enquire early for weekend dates.

The Profile

Vaughan's Hair and Beauty sits on Soap Street in the heart of Plymouth and operates as a full-service hair and beauty salon partnered with Kerastase. The team highlights advanced colour techniques including balayage and ombre alongside precision cutting, combining premium product ranges with a consultation-led approach to achieve durable, wearable results.

Beyond hair services Vaughan's maintains a substantial beauty and nail programme featuring manicures, long-wear gel applications, facials and massage treatments delivered in a relaxed, salon environment. The gallery and service descriptions stress careful finishing and spa-style touches, enabling clients to book complementary hair and beauty treatments in the same visit when schedules allow.

Why It Made the List

Vaughan's distinctive merit is its integration of Kerastase-supported technical colour work with an in-house beauty studio, which makes combined appointments practical and efficient for clients seeking both salon-grade colour and spa-style treatments. That joined-service model streamlines aftercare advice and reduces the need for separate specialist visits while keeping product and technique consistent across services.

Good to Know

Vaughan's is at Soap St, Plymouth PL1 3FF; WhatsApp 07915376550 are listed for enquiries. Clients planning combined hair and beauty services should confirm availability and full service durations in advance so the salon can reserve sufficient appointment time.

The Profile

GHQ Salon occupies premises on Whimple Street and presents a comprehensive menu that ranges from regrowth tints and full head foils to a dedicated blowdry bar and specialist smoothing treatments. The team emphasise continuous professional development and collective experience, which they say underpins the salon's varied service offer.

Price points are published for many core services, such as regrowth tints, global colour and a wash-cut-finish, and the salon promotes signature in-salon treatments including a Crown smoothing system with a free consultation option. This structure supports clients who prefer to see indicative costs and treatment descriptions before committing to a consultation.

Why It Made the List

GHQ's defining attribute is its breadth of services delivered by a team that collectively cites decades of experience; clients looking for straightforward, menu-driven options with published prices and access to specialist smoothing and bonding treatments will find the salon's practical, transparent approach helpful.

Good to Know

GHQ publishes example prices so clients can plan: a regrowth tint is listed at £50 and a wash, cut and finish from £53; many colour services exclude cut and finishes, so check whether a cut or blow-dry is included when booking and ask about the free consultation for The Crown smoothing treatment.