Best Hair Extensions near me in Northolt West End, London
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Bel’s Beauty Complex& Trichology(Hair Loss Service
33 Down Way, Northolt UB5 6PG, United Kingdom
+44 7956 293093+44 7956 293093Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
T&co Hair & Beauty
521c Yeading Ln, Northolt UB5 6LN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8842 4555+44 20 8842 4555Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Pure Style Salons
503 Yeading Ln, Northolt UB5 6LN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8841 0000+44 20 8841 0000Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Perm
Wig Installation
Hi-Profile Salon
56 King St, Southall UB2 4DB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8571 1999+44 20 8571 1999Call to bookFish Pedicure
Gel Nails
Manicure
Nail Art
Zipandas Hair Studio
1302 Uxbridge Rd, Hayes End, Hayes UB4 8JG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8573 9620+44 20 8573 9620Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Shahnaz Hair & Beauty Salon
Unit 1, 60-66 Alexandra Ave, The Broadway, Southall UB1 1QB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8574 2345+44 20 8574 2345Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Chemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Facial
Kirti's Beauty
126 Kings Rd, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 9JH, United Kingdom
+44 7359 094224+44 7359 094224Call to bookFacial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
The Funky Salon
259 Field End Rd, Ruislip, HA4 9NJ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8868 0300+44 20 8868 0300Call to bookMen's Haircut
Head Shave
Beard Trimming
London Wedding Makeup & Hair
29 Tavistock Ave, Perivale, Greenford UB6 8AW, United Kingdom
+44 7939 559060+44 7939 559060Call to bookBridal Makeup
Makeup Service
D'Looks Unisex Hair Salon
Station Parade, 2 Ealing Rd, Northolt UB5 5HR, United Kingdom
+44 7466 274925+44 7466 274925Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Mani Hair & Beauty Salon
432 Greenford Rd, Greenford, UB6 8SG, United Kingdom
+44 7404 040160+44 7404 040160Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Hair By Giovanni
4 Ickenham Rd, Ruislip HA4 7BX, United Kingdom
+44 1895 675177+44 1895 675177Call to bookHair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Glenda Elegance in Hair
402 Uxbridge Rd, Hayes UB4 0SE, United Kingdom
+44 7932 859275+44 7932 859275Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Curly Haircut
Hair Treatment
Beauty Bar by Poonam Nayyar
19A Victoria Rd, Ruislip, HA4 9AA, United Kingdom
+44 7845 017528+44 7845 017528Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Belle Dame Stylist Northolt Station
4abbott close, Northolt, UB5 5TN, United Kingdom
+44 7709 074171+44 7709 074171Call to bookHair Extensions
Blow Dry
Balayage
Hair Braiding
The Attic Hair & Beauty
1 High St, Ruislip HA4 7AU, United Kingdom
+44 1895 676661+44 1895 676661Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Rani's Hair & Beauty
5 Alexandra Parade, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 8HE, United Kingdom
+44 20 3876 5837+44 20 3876 5837Call to bookMakeup Service
Hair With Becky
57 Swakeleys Rd, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8DG, United Kingdom
+44 7840 288709+44 7840 288709Call to bookHair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Makeupby Geetsoni at geetsoni academy
9A Fellowes Cl, Hayes UB4 9QQ, United Kingdom
+44 7412 544296+44 7412 544296Call to bookBridal Makeup
Makeup Service
SEASON SECRETS !
240 Ruislip Rd, Greenford UB6 9RS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8578 2000+44 20 8578 2000Call to bookHair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
The Urban Body Bar
325 Rayners Ln, Rayners Lane, Pinner HA5 5EH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8966 9564+44 20 8966 9564Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Mike’s Atelier
209 Uxbridge Rd, London W7 3TH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8579 8959+44 20 8579 8959Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Queen of the Land - Kingdom of Beauty by Bo
115 Hillingdon Hill, Uxbridge, UB10 0JQ, United Kingdom
+44 7966 726694+44 7966 726694Call to bookFacial Extractions
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Las Barbers Eastcote
190 Field End Rd, Ruislip, Pinner HA5 1RF, United Kingdom
+44 20 3417 9700+44 20 3417 9700Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Nik's Hair salon
408 Alexandra Ave, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 9TR, United Kingdom
+44 7459 857735+44 7459 857735Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Jeffs Hairdressers
278 Kingshill Ave, Hayes UB4 8BY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8842 1230+44 20 8842 1230Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Aisha's Beauty
121 High St, Ruislip HA4 8JN, United Kingdom
+44 7404 120777+44 7404 120777Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Threading
Dimple's beauty bar ltd
Corner of, 766c Uxbridge Rd, Coleridge Way, Hayes UB4 0RU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8561 8968+44 20 8561 8968Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Celya D Hayes
3 Yeading Ln, Hayes UB4 0EL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8573 0766+44 20 8573 0766Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Treatment
Blow Dry
Balayage
The Salon
28 Sutton Ct Rd, Uxbridge UB10 9HP, United Kingdom
+44 1895 235667+44 1895 235667Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Balayage
Hair Colouring
The Beauty Room @ Karl & Jilly's Hair Studio
94 Field End Rd, Ruislip, Pinner HA5 1RL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8868 6966+44 20 8868 6966Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Balayage
Glamorise Hair & Beauty Salon
396 Long Ln, Uxbridge, UB10 9PG, United Kingdom
+44 1895 239351+44 1895 239351Call to bookHair Extensions
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Rahels Afro-Euro Hairstudio
7, Hillingdon Parade, Uxbridge Rd, Uxbridge UB10 0PE, United Kingdom
+44 1895 813016+44 1895 813016Call to bookHair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Wael Beauty
Wael Beauty, 43 Greenford Ave W7 1LP, United Kingdom
+44 7869 437240+44 7869 437240Call to bookChemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Angel Lashes bar & beauty
6 Glebe Ave, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8PB, United Kingdom
+44 1895 347560+44 1895 347560Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
SALON DIVINE
40 Coldharbour Ln, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 3EP, United Kingdom
+44 7511 717778+44 7511 717778Call to bookThreading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Men's Facial
Gagan's Beauty Care Ltd
263 Allenby Rd, Southall UB1 2HD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8578 7204+44 20 8578 7204Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Cutting In Style
299 Long Ln, Uxbridge UB10 9JY, United Kingdom
+44 1895 237404+44 1895 237404Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Bittu's
172 The Broadway, Southall UB1 1NT, United Kingdom
+44 20 8571 9912+44 20 8571 9912Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Sana K Makeup
7 Porlock Avenue South Harrow Greater London, England Harrow HA2 0AP
+44 7967 204275+44 7967 204275Call to bookBridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Savys Beauty Salon
4 Botwell Ln, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 2AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8561 6116+44 20 8561 6116Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Microdermabrasion
Aruna's Beauty & Laser Clinic
161B Western Rd, Southall UB2 5HW, United Kingdom
+44 7712 218901+44 7712 218901Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Lash Hair And Beauty Salon
16 Clayton Rd, Hayes, UB3 1AZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 3719 0973+44 20 3719 0973Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Facial
Facial Extractions
Willow & Blush
217 Field End Rd, Pinner HA5 1QZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8429 1426+44 20 8429 1426Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Faiza Hair & Beauty
21 Coldharbour Ln, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 3EA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8561 4384+44 20 8561 4384Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Sameera Hair Salon
208A Alexandra Ave, Harrow HA2 9BU, United Kingdom
+44 7983 644716+44 7983 644716Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Michael Rennie
66 King St, Southall UB2 4DD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8574 4784+44 20 8574 4784Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Treatment
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Aspire Hair and Beauty
125a Field End Rd, Pinner, HA5 1QH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8863 6060+44 20 8863 6060Call to bookThreading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Facial
Bittu Hair Salon
18 Dudley Rd, Southall UB2 5AR, United Kingdom
+44 7771 089863+44 7771 089863Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
The Hair Lounge by Angelina
14 Jollys Ln, Hayes, UB4 9SQ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8841 3777+44 20 8841 3777Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
SPLIT ENDZ HAIRDRESSERS & GENTS BARBERS
803 Field End Rd, Harrow, Ruislip HA4 0QL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8422 9098+44 20 8422 9098Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Infinity Hair & Beauty
338 Greenford Ave, London W7 3DA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8578 4887+44 20 8578 4887Call to bookThreading
Naz Hair Design
245 Imperial Dr, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 7HE, United Kingdom
+44 20 8868 8111+44 20 8868 8111Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Creations Of Beauty
52B Station Approach, Ruislip HA4 6RZ, United Kingdom
+44 20 8841 3223+44 20 8841 3223Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Hair de la reine
93 Victoria Rd, Ruislip, HA4 9BH, United Kingdom
+44 1895 347270+44 1895 347270Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Balayage
Platyna hair & tanning salon
215 Uxbridge Rd, London W7 3TH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8579 5850+44 20 8579 5850Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Beauty Box
309 Greenford Ave, London, W7 1JH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8813 0744+44 20 8813 0744Call to bookHair Extensions
Perm
Blow Dry
Balayage
Leopard Lounge Hair & Beauty Salon
173 Ryefield Ave, Uxbridge UB10 9DA, United Kingdom
+44 1895 231399+44 1895 231399Call to bookThreading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Hi-lite Hair & Beauty
61 Victoria Rd, Ruislip HA4 9BH, United Kingdom
+44 1895 632902+44 1895 632902Call to bookThreading
Facial
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Sharon Salon & Co Ltd
275 Northolt Rd, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 8HX, United Kingdom
+44 20 3602 6845+44 20 3602 6845Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Mya's Hair Studio
Lady Margaret Rd, Southall UB1 2NN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8578 7411+44 20 8578 7411Call to bookHair Extensions
Highlights
Blow Dry
Balayage
Magic Touch Nails & Beauty
32 Coldharbour Ln, Hayes Town, Hayes UB3 3EP, United Kingdom
+44 20 8617 9914+44 20 8617 9914Call to bookMen's Manicure
Men's Pedicure
Nail Extensions
Nail Polish
Jazz's Barbers
313 Greenford Ave, London W7 1JH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8813 0066+44 20 8813 0066Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Milley Hair Lounge
1 Northolt Rd, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 0LH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8422 8666+44 20 8422 8666Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Beezee Health & Beauty
29A The Broadway, Southall, UB1 1JY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8574 6222+44 20 8574 6222Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Ram Hair Salon
7B Beaconsfield Rd, Southall UB1 1BA, United Kingdom
+44 7448 798908+44 7448 798908Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
The Hairdressers
12 Botwell Ln, Hayes UB3 2AA, United Kingdom
+44 20 8573 0222+44 20 8573 0222Call to bookHair Extensions
Locs
Perm
Permanent Hair Straightening
Hair It Is
81 High Rd, Ickenham, Uxbridge UB10 8LH, United Kingdom
+44 1895 349715+44 1895 349715Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Hair and beauty esthetic by Vertigo
384 Northolt Rd, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 8EX, United Kingdom
+44 20 3638 9092+44 20 3638 9092Call to bookDermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Chemical Peel
Neena's Beauty World
Unit 3, 15 Station Rd, Hayes UB3 4BD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8707 7233+44 20 8707 7233Call to bookHair Extensions
Keratin Treatment
Permanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Yana Hair Sanctuary
2 Victoria Rd, Ruislip HA4 0AA, United Kingdom
+44 1895 635051+44 1895 635051Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Blow Dry
Children's Haircut
Salon Tiara
401 Alexandra Ave, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 9SG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8429 4899+44 20 8429 4899Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Precious Gems Hair & Beauty
33 Coldharbour Ln, Hayes Town, Harlington, Hayes UB3 3EB, United Kingdom
+44 7454 791437+44 7454 791437Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Locs
Permanent Hair Straightening
Uxbridge Hair Salon
2, 2 Warley Rd, Hayes UB4 0PX, United Kingdom
+44 7859 252106+44 7859 252106Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
Raja Salon
421 Alexandra Ave, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 9SG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8866 5050+44 20 8866 5050Call to bookMen's Shaving
Beard Trimming
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Cleopatra
1271 Greenford Rd, London, Greenford UB6 0HY, United Kingdom
+44 20 8422 7238+44 20 8422 7238Call to bookHair Extensions
Children's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Cheveux
324 Ruislip Rd E, Greenford UB6 9BH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8813 1094+44 20 8813 1094Call to bookHair Extensions
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Balayage
Nancy Salon
984 Uxbridge Rd, Hayes UB4 0RL, United Kingdom
+44 20 8848 4415+44 20 8848 4415Call to bookThreading
Facial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Glamour Beauty
10 North Parade, Southall UB1 2LF, United Kingdom
+44 20 8571 5319+44 20 8571 5319Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Balayage
Hair Colouring
Maru Hair Stylist
162 Greenford Rd, Harrow HA1 3QS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8728 9302+44 20 8728 9302Call to bookHair Extensions
Hair Colouring
Hair Weaves
Women's Haircut
Ladies Paradise Beauty Bar
115 Field End Rd, Pinner HA5 1QG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8966 9969+44 20 8966 9969Call to bookFacial Extractions
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Harrow Hair And Beauty Ltd
347 Northolt Rd, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 8JD, United Kingdom
+44 20 8423 8070+44 20 8423 8070Call to bookMakeup Service
Le Visage Hair & Beauty
419 Alexandra Ave, Rayners Lane, Harrow HA2 9SG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8866 1626+44 20 8866 1626Call to bookMakeup Service
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Rpbeautyandboutique
109 Coldharbour Ln, Hayes UB3 3EG, United Kingdom
+44 7460 931537+44 7460 931537Call to bookFacial
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Dermaplaning
Beautiful Woman Ruislip
10 Long Dr, Ruislip, HA4 0HG, United Kingdom
+44 20 8841 3300+44 20 8841 3300Call to bookGel Nails
Manicure
Pedicure
Acrylic Nails
Tina’s Hair & Beauty
105 The Broadway, London, Southall UB1 1LN, United Kingdom
+44 20 8574 3916+44 20 8574 3916Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Facial
Beauty by Honey
155 N Hyde Rd, Hayes UB3 4NS, United Kingdom
+44 20 8581 1356+44 20 8581 1356Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
Acne Facial
Bridal Makeup
Make It Lovely Hair & Beauty
492 Lady Margaret Rd, Southall UB1 2NP, United Kingdom
+44 7469 899887+44 7469 899887Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Makeup Service
Shingar Hair & Beauty Salon
209 The Broadway, Southall, UB1 1NB, United Kingdom
+44 20 8843 2404+44 20 8843 2404Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Facial
Embellish Beauty
40, Shaftesbury Parade, Shaftesbury Cir, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 0AH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8423 9911+44 20 8423 9911Call to bookDermaplaning
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Facial Extractions
S & S Bridal Hair & Make Up
310 Ruislip Rd E, Greenford UB6 9BH, United Kingdom
+44 20 8575 2323+44 20 8575 2323Call to bookHair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair + Beauty Workshop
137-139 High St, Ruislip HA4 8JY, United Kingdom
+44 1895 623624+44 1895 623624Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
Kess Hair & Beauty
248B Northolt Rd, South Harrow, Harrow HA2 8DU, United Kingdom
+44 20 8864 6690+44 20 8864 6690Call to bookMakeup Service
Babito Beauty Salon
68 South Rd, Southall UB1 1RQ, United Kingdom
+44 7877 720738+44 7877 720738Call to bookMen's Facial
Facial
Makeup Service
Threading
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 £30 and £500.
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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Hair extensions can give you the shoulder-skimming, face-framing, swishy hair of your dreams. You just have to choose your commitment level.
Have a quick fling with some clip-ins or a longer relationship with keratin or bonded extensions. The hair extension experts in Northolt West End can offer you a wide range of colours and hair textures. Your new extensions may take up to 3 hours 45 minutes to install, and you should expect to pay from £30 to £500. Search Fresha for salons offering hair extensions near you, and book in online or with our mobile app.
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