Best Hair Extensions near me in Balham, London
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Charlotte Cave Hair Balham
105 Balham High Rd, London, SW12 9AP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8673 4343+44 20 8673 4343Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Curly Haircut
N E I K I D beauty
Cosmetica, 4 Hildreth St, London SW12 9RQ, United Kingdom
+44 7876 140888+44 7876 140888Call to bookEyelash Extensions
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Threading
Balham Nailmaster
97 Balham High Rd, London, SW12 9AP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8675 0777+44 20 8675 0777Call to bookThreading
Facial
Edward James London - Balham
162 Balham High Rd, London, SW12 9BW, United Kingdom
+44 20 3978 4415+44 20 3978 4415Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
Alice’s Studio
63 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8673 9091+44 20 8673 9091Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Balham Beauty Clinic
Basement, 93 Balham High Rd, Clapham Park, London SW12 9AP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8675 1721+44 20 8675 1721Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Headmasters
21, 23 Bedford Hill, London SW12 9EX, United Kingdom
+44 345 459 7742+44 345 459 7742Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Bellissima Treatments Limited
5-6 Westbury Parade, Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3674 1663+44 20 3674 1663Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Finesse Hair
147 Balham Hill, London, SW12 9DL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8675 7465+44 20 8675 7465Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Anya Salon
9Station Parade, Balham High Rd, London SW12 9AZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8675 4507+44 20 8675 4507Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Rush Hair
154 Balham High Rd, London, SW12 9BN, United Kingdom
+44 20 3474 5042+44 20 3474 5042Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hari's Salon
233 King's Rd, London, SW3 5EJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7349 8722+44 20 7349 8722Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
R&O men's grooming
156 Battersea High St, Battersea Park, London, SW11 3JR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7228 2772+44 20 7228 2772Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Emma Wilson Urban Spa
108C Streatham High Rd, London, SW16 1BW, United Kingdom
+44 20 8769 9764+44 20 8769 9764Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Brazilian Soul Beauty
1, 18 Union Rd, London SW4 6JP, United Kingdom
+44 20 3016 1552+44 20 3016 1552Call to bookThreading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
André Pierre
393 Coldharbour Ln, London, SW9 8LQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7978 8392+44 20 7978 8392Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Blue Tit Streatham
69 Streatham Hill, London, SW2 4TX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8674 2022+44 20 8674 2022Call to bookHair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Elevate (formerly Carl Campbell)
399 Coldharbour Ln, London, SW9 8LQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3581 6250+44 20 3581 6250Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Live True London Clapham
2 Voltaire Rd, London, SW4 6DH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7627 0169+44 20 7627 0169Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
GA Wimbledon Park
154 Arthur Rd, London, SW19 8AQ, United Kingdom
+44 330 135 9494+44 330 135 9494Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Cognito Hair
581 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4ST, United Kingdom
+44 20 3004 0648+44 20 3004 0648Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Balayage
Tiara Organic Hair and Beauty Salon
123A King's Road Corner of, Shawfield St, London SW3 4PL, United Kingdom
+44 20 7352 5110+44 20 7352 5110Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
My Skin UK / Electrolysis Girl
27 Knights Hill, Norwood, London, SE27 0HS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8655 7058+44 20 8655 7058Call to bookCryotherapy
Body Scrub
Sauna
Spa Package
Live True London Brixton
376 Brixton Rd, London, SW9 7AW, United Kingdom
+44 20 7924 9506+44 20 7924 9506Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Balayage
The Extensionist - Hair Extensions Salon
78 York Rd, London, SW11 3QD, United Kingdom
+44 20 7223 9922+44 20 7223 9922Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Hair Weaves
Wig Installation
Dhebar lashes london
69 Streatham High Road Greater London, England London SW16 1PH
+44 7802 501637+44 7802 501637Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Knights Hill Barbers
94 Knights Hill, Norwood, London, SE27 0JL, United Kingdom
+44 7470 039082+44 7470 039082Call to bookBeard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Cut Masters
202-204 Merton High St, London, SW19 1AX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8545 0590+44 20 8545 0590Call to bookMen's Haircut
Beard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Antonella Beauty & Microblading
Dunkerry Lodge, 70 Upper Richmond Rd, London SW15 2RP, United Kingdom
+44 7402 932332+44 7402 932332Call to bookMakeup Service
Best Hair Extensions
178 Wandsworth Bridge Rd., London, SW6 2UQ, United Kingdom
+44 7474 267771+44 7474 267771Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Palmer Fisher London
72 Battersea Rise, London, SW11 1EH, United Kingdom
+44 20 7228 9778+44 20 7228 9778Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Curly Haircut
La Aibamania
220 Brixton Hill, London, SW2 1HE, United Kingdom
+44 7405 554866+44 7405 554866Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Welter Brovine Hairdesigners
218 Merton High St, London, SW19 1AU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8540 0152+44 20 8540 0152Call to bookHair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Colouring
Hair and Makeup by Adie
Suite 101, 405 King's Road Greater London, England London SW10 0BB
+44 7858 970056+44 7858 970056Call to bookMakeup Service
Bridal Makeup
Enrique Sandoval Hair
100 Clapham High St, London, SW4 7UL, United Kingdom
+44 7751 856431+44 7751 856431Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
OLA AFRO HAIR&BEAUTY BRIXTON
Unit 22 Brixton Hill, London, SW9 7AY, United Kingdom
+44 7424 447266+44 7424 447266Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Hair Weaves
Keratin Treatment
number four hairdressers
4 Ritherdon Rd, London, SW17 8QD, United Kingdom
020 8682 4421020 8682 4421Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Balayage
Zuri hair studio
102 Norwood High St, Norwood, London, SE27 9NH, United Kingdom
+44 7871 512576+44 7871 512576Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Balayage
Head 2 Head Putney
206 Putney Bridge Rd, London, SW15 2NA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8788 5887+44 20 8788 5887Call to bookMen's Haircut
Head Shave
Fabulous Spa (Tooting Bec)
259 Balham High Rd, Tooting Bec, London, SW17 7BD, United Kingdom
+44 20 3417 6459+44 20 3417 6459Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Acne Facial
Beyond The Brush Ldn By Monique
100 Clapham High St, London, SW4 7UL, United Kingdom
+44 7882 937810+44 7882 937810Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair By Giovanni Gulizia
178a Norwood Rd, London, SE27 9AU, United Kingdom
07930 00524107930 005241Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Moon Beauty Box UK
11 Stanthorpe Rd, London, SW16 2ED, United Kingdom
+44 7940 239887+44 7940 239887Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Mary Hair Craft
Glory Glamour Hair & Beauty, 28 Electric Ave, London SW9 8JR, United Kingdom
+44 7398 991245+44 7398 991245Call to book
Cosy Hair Salon
389 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London, SE27 9BQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8674 0555+44 20 8674 0555Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Oh LaLa Hair Salon
77 Atlantic Rd, London, SW9 8PU, United Kingdom
+44 7851 362841+44 7851 362841Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Lilihairstyle
Stewart's Rd, Nine Elms, London, SW8 4UR, United Kingdom
+44 7581 260928+44 7581 260928Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Shanslays Hair Salon
unit 11, 416-416a Brixton Rd, London SW9 7AY, United Kingdom
+44 7850 931451+44 7850 931451Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
So Me Beauty & Wellness (Clapham Junction)
43 St John's Rd, London, SW11 1QW, United Kingdom
+44 20 7924 1247+44 20 7924 1247Call to bookBridal Makeup
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
JDV hair
Be perfect Oak Sq &, Stockwell Grn, London SW9 9JF, United Kingdom
+44 7568 731694+44 7568 731694Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hairfuzion Salon
9 West Hill, London, SW18 1RB, United Kingdom
+44 20 3712 7042+44 20 3712 7042Call to bookHair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Stockwell beauty
inside the gym group, 15 Lett Rd, London SW9 0AF, United Kingdom
+44 7310 032083+44 7310 032083Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Nicola Harvey Hair Stylist
Studio 15, 15 Webb's Rd, London SW11 1XJ, United Kingdom
+44 7871 186582+44 7871 186582Call to bookHair Extensions
So Me Beauty & Wellness (Clapham North)
21 Clapham High St, London, SW4 7TR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7720 3330+44 20 7720 3330Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Pedicure
Nowak Blonde London | Balayage Highlights Airtouch Specialists
Flat 4, 13 Sunnyhill Rd, London SW16 2UG, United Kingdom
+44 7523 947499+44 7523 947499Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Cutting Room - Streatham
8, Astoria Parade, Streatham High Rd, London SW16 1PR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8769 4636+44 20 8769 4636Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Treatment
Blow Dry
Balayage
Lash & Brow London in Fulham
144 New Kings Rd, London, SW6 4LZ, United Kingdom
+44 7500 465475+44 7500 465475Call to bookEyelash Extensions
Brow Lamination
Eyebrow Shaping
Eyebrow Threading
Haute Couture Boutique-Your Satisfaction Is Our Passion
1587 London Rd, Norbury, London, SW16 4AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8239 1553+44 20 8239 1553Call to bookBridal Makeup
Facial
Henna Tattoos
Makeup Service
Mebu Hair and Beauty
75 Stockwell Rd, London, SW9 9PY, United Kingdom
+44 7878 402653+44 7878 402653Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Edward James London - Putney
77 Putney High St, London, SW15 1SR, United Kingdom
+44 20 8789 9639+44 20 8789 9639Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Park Hair and Beauty
122 Battersea Park Rd, London, SW11 4LY, United Kingdom
+44 20 7720 0053+44 20 7720 0053Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hari's - Northcote Road
183 Northcote Rd, London, SW11 6QF, United Kingdom
+44 20 3474 5365+44 20 3474 5365Call to bookHair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Stylelounge Ltd
358 Old York Rd, London, SW18 1SS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8870 3820+44 20 8870 3820Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Libo & Giovanna
115 Upper Tooting Rd, London, SW17 7TJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8672 9814+44 20 8672 9814Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Boki's Hair
61 Norwood Rd, London, SE24 9AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8678 6646+44 20 8678 6646Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Head South Hair & Beauty Salon
138 Northcote Road Greater London, England London SW11 6QZ
20792431182079243118Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Resort
104a Wandsworth High St, London, SW18 4LA, United Kingdom
+44 7834 377024+44 7834 377024Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Dani’s Beauty Salon
98 Stockwell Rd, London, SW9 9HR, United Kingdom
+44 20 3609 2609+44 20 3609 2609Call to bookSpa Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Pedicure
Live True London Vauxhall and Nine Elms
Flagstaff House, Unit 8, 14 St George Wharf, London SW8 2LE, United Kingdom
+44 20 7582 6312+44 20 7582 6312Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
EarlsfieldHair.com
442 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4HN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8946 1779+44 20 8946 1779Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Anthony Laban Home
unit 3, Bennet Court, Bellevue Rd, London SW17 7EG, United Kingdom
+44 20 3475 6644+44 20 3475 6644Call to bookHair Extensions
Highlights
Blow Dry
Balayage
Mint Hair London
113 Northcote Rd, London, SW11 6PW, United Kingdom
+44 20 3745 3126+44 20 3745 3126Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
Aitch SE24
22 Half Moon Ln, London, SE24 9HU, United Kingdom
+44 20 7733 5649+44 20 7733 5649Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
261 New Kings Road
261 New Kings Rd, London, SW6 4RB, United Kingdom
+44 20 7736 9453+44 20 7736 9453Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Chelsea Beach | Hair & Beauty
Unit 12, The Chelsea Farmers Market, 125 Sydney St, London SW3 6NR, United Kingdom
+44 20 3524 3899+44 20 3524 3899Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Jackie Brown Hair & Beauty
252 Norwood Rd, Norwood, London, SE27 9AJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8670 7188+44 20 8670 7188Call to bookHair Extensions
Permanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Balayage
Zac & Co hair and beauty salon
12, The High Parade, London SW16 1EX, United Kingdom
+44 20 8677 8781+44 20 8677 8781Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
A&N Style
9 Lower Richmond Rd., London, SW15 1EJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3612 6756+44 20 3612 6756Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Four Mirrors hair(YUKO Straightening specialist
479 Garratt Lane, London, SW18 4SN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8871 0008+44 20 8871 0008Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Edward James London - Battersea
18 Northcote Rd, London, SW11 1NX, United Kingdom
+44 20 7223 6225+44 20 7223 6225Call to bookHair Extensions
Perm
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Hair by ide
11A, Victoria House, S Lambeth Rd, London SW8 1QT, United Kingdom
+44 20 7587 1980+44 20 7587 1980Call to bookHair Extensions
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Balayage
Hapin Hair Lounge
41 Camberwell New Rd, London, SE5, United Kingdom
+44 20 3305 5361+44 20 3305 5361Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Tofem Hair & Beauty Salon
3, Sanders Parade, Greyhound Ln, London SW16 5NL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8677 8282+44 20 8677 8282Call to bookHair Extensions
Wig Installation
Women's Haircut
Balayage
Cut or Dye ltd
199 Merton Rd, London, SW19 1EE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8542 8110+44 20 8542 8110Call to bookHair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Esente Hair
18 Leopold Rd, London, SW19 7BD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8946 4875+44 20 8946 4875Call to bookHair Extensions
Perm
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Michaela Mitoi Hair and Beauty
A2, Spinnaker House, Battersea Reach, Juniper Dr, London SW18 1FR, United Kingdom
+44 20 7738 0304+44 20 7738 0304Call to bookHair Extensions
Permanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Balayage
BeautyPac Beauty & Massage Salon
166 Stockwell Rd, London, SW9 9TQ, United Kingdom
+44 7903 041540+44 7903 041540Call to bookDermaplaning
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Funky Medusa
5 Greyhound Ln, London, SW16 5NP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8696 9922+44 20 8696 9922Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Balayage
Naomi Hair Braids BRIXTON
28 Electric Ave, London, SW9 8JR, United Kingdom
+44 7454 009848+44 7454 009848Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Treatment
Balayage
Children's Haircut
TL Professional - Lashes - Nails - Brows
Hair & Beauty, 100 Clapham High Street @, London SW4 7UL, United Kingdom
+44 7985 651488+44 7985 651488Call to bookThreading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Makeup Service
Aglaea Hair & Beauty
within Radiance, 33 St John's Hill, London SW11 1TT, United Kingdom
+44 20 3657 9081+44 20 3657 9081Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Balayage
Era Hair & Beauty
178 Wandsworth Bridge Rd., London, SW6 2UQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 7371 8040+44 20 7371 8040Call to bookThreading
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Elite Hair Lounge (Stockwell)
Sidney Store, 24 Sidney Rd, London SW9 0TS, United Kingdom
+44 20 7207 5904+44 20 7207 5904Call to bookHair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Emslie Griffin At Stars
125 Gipsy Hill, Norwood, London, SE19 1QS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8670 8338+44 20 8670 8338Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Quetzal Studio
125 Dulwich Rd, London, SE24 0NG, United Kingdom
+44 7825 991480+44 7825 991480Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Balayage
Hair Treatment
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Hair Extensions FAQs
Hair extensions are strands of real or synthetic hair that are attached to the root of your own hair to give you fuller, longer-looking locks.
The cost depends on the type of hair extensions you choose, but you should expect to pay between £25 and £439.
The longevity of hair extensions depends upon the type you go for. Tape-in hair extensions last between 4-8 weeks; clip-ins can last 6-12 months depending on how well you take care of them; weaves (sew-in extensions) last 6-8 weeks; and both bond extensions and microlinks can last up to 12 weeks. You can extend their lifespan by looking after them correctly, so ask your stylist for advice.
There are five main types of real or synthetic hair extensions:
- Clip-in – easy, temporary option that you simply clip onto your own hair.
- Tape – strands of hair which are taped or glued to the roots of your natural hair.
- Bonds – thin strands that are glued to your natural hair using heated keratin.
- Weaves/Sew-in – hair strands that are sewn or braided to cornrows made with your own hair.
- Microlink – thin strands of hair that are pulled through a silicone bead and clamped onto your natural hair.
You should care for real hair extensions just as you would your natural hair: brush, wash and condition them without overdoing it at the root, which could loosen the bonding. Synthetic extensions can be washed in cool water with a small amount of mild shampoo before applying a leave-in conditioner. It’s also advisable to book once-monthly appointments with your stylist to ensure the proper upkeep of your hair extensions.
Your hairstylist will be able to advise you on the best type of extension for you based on your hair type and the look you are trying to achieve. Natural hair extensions are better than synthetic, which can’t be heat-styled.
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Turn up the volume on your hair with extensions in Balham. There's no need for wispy locks to leave you feeling flat.
The hair specialists on Fresha can give you great hair in around 1 hour 30 minutes. They can advise you on the best type of extensions to achieve the look you want. Whether you choose bonding extensions, clip-in extensions or a weave, your bad hair days could be over. Search Fresha for hair extension specialists near you. Luscious hair is just a few taps away.
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