Permanent Hair Straightening Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
Best Permanent Hair Straightening Near Me in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart, Edinburgh
Choose from 2 venues offering Permanent Hair Straightening near you in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart, Edinburgh See map
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L A Davis Hair
554 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 3AL, United Kingdom
+44 131 443 3331+44 131 443 3331Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Balayage
Fairbairn & Laing Hair Design
6 Lanark Rd, Edinburgh, EH14 1TQ, United Kingdom
+44 131 629 0708+44 131 629 0708Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Cici Salon
127 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 1TE, United Kingdom
+44 7988 658441+44 7988 658441Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Novella Beauty Clinic
14 Glasgow Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 8HL, United Kingdom
+44 131 334 3078+44 131 334 3078Call to bookTattooing
Tattoo Removal
Permanent Makeup
Thérapie Clinic - Edinburgh
77 Lothian Rd, Edinburgh, EH3 9AW, United Kingdom
+44 800 012 1565+44 800 012 1565Call to bookLaser Resurfacing
Lip Fillers
Microneedling
Non-Surgical Facelift
MacGregor Hairdressing
147 Morningside Rd, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 4AX, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 1308+44 131 447 1308Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Gruagaire Hair Salon & Barbers
70 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4BZ, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 3262+44 131 447 3262Call to bookHead Shave
Men's Haircut
Men's Shaving
Floxzee Hair & Salon Edinburgh
352 Gorgie Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2RQ, United Kingdom
+44 7986 422727+44 7986 422727Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Neil Maclean Hair Studio
90-92 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4ES, United Kingdom
+44 131 228 2700+44 131 228 2700Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Lee Mitchell Hairdressing
4 Comely Bank Ave, Comely Bank, Edinburgh EH4 1EL, United Kingdom
+44 131 281 8320+44 131 281 8320Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Perm
Women's Haircut
Hair Treatment
The Projects Hair Salon Edinburgh
12-14 Lochrin Buildings, Edinburgh, EH3 9NB, United Kingdom
+44 131 281 1874+44 131 281 1874Call to bookMen's Haircut
Hampton's Hairdressing Morningside
81 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4AY, United Kingdom
+44 131 446 0580+44 131 446 0580Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Wig Installation
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Carole's Therapy
57 Oxgangs Park, Edinburgh, EH13 9LF, United Kingdom
+44 7984 431645+44 7984 431645Call to bookBikini Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Brazilian Waxing
Back Waxing
Concrete Rose Hair
69 Comely Bank Rd, Comely Bank, Edinburgh EH4 1AW, United Kingdom
+44 131 374 7111+44 131 374 7111Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
McLaren Ross Hair Studio
218 Morrison St, Edinburgh, EH3 8EA, United Kingdom
+44 131 229 6311+44 131 229 6311Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Hair Colouring
Children's Haircut
Threading Queen Beauty by Sujata
39 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JQ, United Kingdom
+44 7722 195530+44 7722 195530Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
Bridal Makeup
Facial
The Salon On Glanville
3 Glanville Place, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6SZ, United Kingdom
+44 131 220 1555+44 131 220 1555Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Steven Henderson
39 Roseburn Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5NQ, United Kingdom
+44 131 337 8732+44 131 337 8732Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Cheryl Irvine Hairdressing
20 Argyle Pl, Edinburgh, EH9 1JJ, United Kingdom
+44 131 228 9869+44 131 228 9869Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Keratin Treatment
Balayage
Children's Haircut
CrownCouture Hair Salon
6-8 Bread St, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF, United Kingdom
+44 131 229 2128+44 131 229 2128Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Locs
Hair Extensions
Hair Treatment
Hicks Morningside
16 Morningside Dr, Edinburgh, EH10 5LY, United Kingdom
+44 131 281 2612+44 131 281 2612Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Keratin Treatment
Carse & Galbraith Hair
45 Broomhall Dr, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7QL, United Kingdom
+44 131 467 7364+44 131 467 7364Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Studio 4 Hair boutique
4 Albany St, Edinburgh, EH1 3QB, United Kingdom
+44 131 556 1607+44 131 556 1607Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Colouring
Frenchys
45 Deanhaugh St, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1LR, United Kingdom
+44 131 332 3512+44 131 332 3512Call to bookChemical Peel
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Zest Skin Spa
91 Liberton Dr, Edinburgh, EH16 6NS, United Kingdom
+44 131 556 3366+44 131 556 3366Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Laura Marshall Hair
144 Glasgow Rd, Edinburgh, EH12 8LS, United Kingdom
+44 7958 425535+44 7958 425535Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Hair Extensions
Valerio Hair & Beauty
8 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JB, United Kingdom
07867 07332307867 073323Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Alex Carmichael Hair - Alex In Wonderland 💫
Salon Studios, 207 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7UU, United Kingdom
+44 7547 090739+44 7547 090739Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Children's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair By Martyna
69 Comely Bank Rd, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1AW, United Kingdom
13137471111313747111Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Highlights
Heads Together
9 Drum Brae Ave, Edinburgh, EH12 8TE, United Kingdom
+44 131 339 4757+44 131 339 4757Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Children's Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
The Players Lounge Mens Hair and Grooming Salon
161a Rose St, Edinburgh, EH2 4LS, United Kingdom
+44 131 225 3188+44 131 225 3188Call to bookBeard Trimming
Men's Shaving
Head Shave
Men's Haircut
Snip and Sip Hair Studio
1 Summerhall Pl, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1PL, United Kingdom
+44 7863 206450+44 7863 206450Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Wig Installation
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Salon Evi
68 Main St, Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh EH4 5AA, United Kingdom
+44 131 336 3700+44 131 336 3700Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Prestige Salon
162 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2EG, United Kingdom
+44 7849 156372+44 7849 156372Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Highlights
PeterJames Hairdressing
119-121 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2DR, United Kingdom
+44 131 337 7152+44 131 337 7152Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Braiding
Hair Extensions
Hair Weaves
Asian Hair Salon Edinburgh ( Alfred )
13 Brougham St, Edinburgh, EH3 9JS, United Kingdom
+44 7430 807951+44 7430 807951Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Balayage
Karmen Li Beauty
9 Morningside Dr, Edinburgh, EH10 5LZ, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 2463+44 131 447 2463Call to bookThreading
Makeup Service
LA Hair and Beauty
133 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 6AQ, United Kingdom
+44 131 629 2332+44 131 629 2332Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Blow Dry
Rae of Beauty
207 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7SL, United Kingdom
07792 10558807792 105588Call to bookBack Waxing
Bikini Waxing
Face Waxing
Full Body Waxing
Cabell Hair Company
3 Lochside Pl, Edinburgh, EH12 9DF, United Kingdom
+44 131 317 0266+44 131 317 0266Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Craig Davidson Hair
200 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4DF, United Kingdom
+44 131 228 2488+44 131 228 2488Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Highlights
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Mosko Hairdressing
9 Dublin St, Edinburgh, EH1 3PG, United Kingdom
+44 131 557 6968+44 131 557 6968Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
McKensie Knight Hairdressing
94 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PT, United Kingdom
+44 131 667 9424+44 131 667 9424Call to bookHead Shave
Men's Haircut
Heaven Beauty Corstorphine
213 St John's Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 7UU, United Kingdom
+44 131 334 4300+44 131 334 4300Call to bookDermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Acne Facial
Raymond Edinburgh Hairdressers - Morningside
11 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 6AA, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 3177+44 131 447 3177Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Hair Treatment
Hair Weaves
Juniper Salon
583 Lanark Rd, Juniper Green, EH14 5DA, United Kingdom
+44 131 442 4442+44 131 442 4442Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Caldow Salon
64 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LA, United Kingdom
+44 131 337 8922+44 131 337 8922Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Highlights
Hair Colouring
Curly Haircut
I.D HAIR Ltd
3 Murrayfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH12 6AA, United Kingdom
+44 131 337 3191+44 131 337 3191Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Sorella Beauty
28 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5QE, United Kingdom
+44 131 629 2022+44 131 629 2022Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Macintyre's Hair & Beauty
66-68 Thistle St, Edinburgh, EH2 1EN, United Kingdom
+44 131 220 1737+44 131 220 1737Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Weaves
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
404 Hair Design
404 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5HY, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 5207+44 131 447 5207Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Hair by JFK
1 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN, United Kingdom
+44 131 221 9554+44 131 221 9554Call to bookMen's Haircut
Mermaidz Hair & Beauty
131 Gilmore Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 9PP, United Kingdom
+44 131 466 4523+44 131 466 4523Call to bookMakeup Service
Sher hair and beauty
7 Clermiston Rd, Corstorphine, Edinburgh EH12 6XG, United Kingdom
+44 131 334 2442+44 131 334 2442Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Braiding
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
LS Hair Edinburgh
18 Oxgangs Broadway, Edinburgh, EH13 9LQ, United Kingdom
+44 131 445 2389+44 131 445 2389Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Weaves
Locs
Perm
Danielle Carr Hairdressing
6-10 Comiston Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 5QE, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 0256+44 131 447 0256Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Children's Haircut
Bryony Quate Hairdressing
133 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4EB, United Kingdom
+44 131 229 5669+44 131 229 5669Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Women's Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Salon Fairnington Ltd
152 Dalkeith Rd, Edinburgh, EH16 5DX, United Kingdom
+44 131 667 7161+44 131 667 7161Call to bookThreading
Facial Extractions
Makeup Service
Men's Facial
Tina O'Doherty's Laser Hair Removal Clinic
18L Liberton Brae, Edinburgh, EH16 6AE, United Kingdom
+44 131 664 8001+44 131 664 8001Call to bookFace Waxing
Back Waxing
Hollywood Waxing
Medusa
113 Hanover St, Edinburgh, EH2 1DJ, United Kingdom
+44 131 225 2252+44 131 225 2252Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
NOIRouge Hair & Beauty
19 Torphichen Pl, Edinburgh, EH3 8DY, United Kingdom
+44 131 656 0756+44 131 656 0756Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Sphere Hair Salon
101-103 Saughtonhall Dr, Edinburgh, EH12 5TS, United Kingdom
+44 131 347 2890+44 131 347 2890Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Balayage
Hair Braiding
Panache
40 Morningside Rd, Morningside, Edinburgh EH10 4DA, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 3766+44 131 447 3766Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Ishi Salon
4 Roseneath St, Edinburgh, EH9 1JH, United Kingdom
+44 131 229 4111+44 131 229 4111Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Extensions
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
York Barbers
4b York Pl, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom
+44 131 558 7303+44 131 558 7303Call to bookMen's Shaving
Men's Haircut
Heaven Beauty
11 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR, United Kingdom
+44 131 557 2201+44 131 557 2201Call to bookMen's Facial
Threading
Microdermabrasion
Bridal Makeup
Chu's Hair & Beauty. 褚氏美发美容
45 Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JQ, United Kingdom
+44 7828 551069+44 7828 551069Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Braiding
Hair Colouring
Hair Treatment
Hair by JFK
8 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9JB, United Kingdom
+44 131 662 9000+44 131 662 9000Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Vincent Bell
N W Circus Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 6SX, United Kingdom
+44 131 220 1888+44 131 220 1888Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Children's Haircut
Curly Haircut
Hair Braiding
Mona Mobile Hairdresser
30 Telford Dr, Edinburgh, EH4 2NW, United Kingdom
+44 7504 555598+44 7504 555598Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Colouring
Locs
Women's Haircut
Charlie Miller
8 S St Andrew St, Edinburgh, EH2 2AZ, United Kingdom
+44 131 556 9898+44 131 556 9898Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Highlights
Keratin Treatment
Locs
Technik Hair Design
102 Morningside Rd, Edinburgh, EH10 4BY, United Kingdom
+44 131 447 6086+44 131 447 6086Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Brass Hair Studio
9 Dundas St, Edinburgh, EH3 6QG, United Kingdom
+44 131 557 8822+44 131 557 8822Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Keratin Treatment
Perm
Wig Installation
Lucinda Ellery Consultancy
11A S Charlotte St, Edinburgh, EH2 4AS, United Kingdom
+44 131 526 3222+44 131 526 3222Call to book
Gordon Wilson Hairdressing
9-12 Salisbury Pl, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1SL, United Kingdom
+44 131 667 2692+44 131 667 2692Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Balayage
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
卡米造型 Kami Hair
60 Dalry Rd, Edinburgh, EH11 2AY, United Kingdom
+44 131 346 4770+44 131 346 4770Call to bookThreading
Men's Facial
Jasmin French
42A Hamilton Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH3 5AX, United Kingdom
+44 131 220 0170+44 131 220 0170Call to bookFacial
Men's Facial
Threading
Acne Facial
All About You Salon
94 S Clerk St, Newington, Edinburgh EH8 9PT, United Kingdom
+44 7729 212082+44 7729 212082Call to bookMicrodermabrasion
Dermaplaning
Threading
Acne Facial
Zen Hair
9 Bruntsfield Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4HN, United Kingdom
+44 131 364 1000+44 131 364 1000Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Keratin Treatment
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
AWBeautician -beauty therapy
54 Home St, Edinburgh, EH3 9NA, United Kingdom
+44 7757 119190+44 7757 119190Call to bookAcne Facial
Dermaplaning
Microdermabrasion
Threading
Preston Hair
55 Craigcrook Rd, Edinburgh, EH4 3PH, United Kingdom
+44 131 332 7100+44 131 332 7100Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Wig Installation
Women's Haircut
Balayage
Danielle Carr Hairdressing
Meadow Park, 66 Newington Rd, Newington, Edinburgh EH9 1QN, United Kingdom
+44 131 667 7303+44 131 667 7303Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Weaves
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Charlie Miller
118 Raeburn Pl, Stockbridge, Edinburgh EH4 1HG, United Kingdom
+44 131 332 4040+44 131 332 4040Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Curly Haircut
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Hairbaze
18 Gorgie Rd, Dalry, Edinburgh EH11 2LZ, United Kingdom
+44 7465 766789+44 7465 766789Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Blow Dry
Hair Extensions
Balayage
Babu Hair & Beauty
104 Marchmont Cres, Edinburgh, EH9 1HD, United Kingdom
+44 131 477 9116+44 131 477 9116Call to bookFacial
Threading
Facial Extractions
Henna Tattoos
Coco Ribbon Hair
1 Gillespie Pl, Edinburgh, EH10 4HS, United Kingdom
+44 131 228 5230+44 131 228 5230Call to bookPermanent Hair Straightening
Hair Treatment
Blow Dry
Balayage
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Permanent Hair Straightening FAQs
Permanent hair straightening, also known as thermal reconditioning or Japanese straightening, is a chemical process that alters the structure of your hair to make it straight for long periods of time. First, chemical relaxants are applied to your hair to break down its natural bonds. Then your hair is straightened using heat and neutralized to lock in the new shape, leaving you with straight, sleek hair.
After getting a permanent hair straightening treatment, you'll enjoy long-lasting straight hair, reduced styling time, and improved manageability. It eliminates frizz and creates a smooth, sleek appearance. The treatment is well-suited for individuals with curly, wavy, or frizzy hair who want straight hair. Permanent hair straightening works best on healthy hair, so consult with your stylist to check that your hair is in good condition for the treatment.
When performed by a skilled professional, permanent hair straightening is safe. However, the chemicals involved can lead to dryness, brittleness, and potentially hair breakage if your hair isn't cared for properly during and after the treatment. Some people may also have an allergic reaction to the chemicals used. Consult with your stylist first to make sure you understand the process and potential risks.
Permanent hair straightening can last anywhere from 4-6 months, depending on your hair type and how fast it grows. To maintain your straightened hair for as long as possible, use hair care products like sulfate-free shampoos and conditioners, avoid chlorine and saltwater, and get regular touch-ups at the salon every few months as your hair grows out.
Yes – but you should wait at least two weeks after the straightening treatment before coloring your hair, to avoid potential damage and over-processing. As for styling, you can still use styling tools, but keep heat exposure to a minimum to avoid drying out your hair.
To choosing the perfect salon or stylist for permanent hair straightening, you need to research the treatment beforehand and ask your stylist the right questions. Look for a salon with positive reviews, especially for hair straightening treatments. Arrange a consultation before booking your appointment, where you can ask about your stylist's experience, what products they use, and their approach to hair care following the treatment. You'll know that you've found a good stylist if they prioritise your hair's health and can confidently answer all of your questions.
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Permanent hair straightening could be a game changer for relaxing natural curl patterns or frizzy-prone hair. If you're looking for more manageable, smooth and sleek hair without the need for daily straightening, a professional hair relaxing treatment could be the ticket to get you there.
Check out treatments like Japanese straightening, hair rebonding and thermal reconditioning with skilled experts in Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart. Prices average out at around £60, and you could have long and smoother tresses in under 3 hours.
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