Gloss Hair Lounge

422 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AA

About us

The Strand of London has become one of Poole's most relevant and successful salon brands following their launch in early 2018 founded by Joanne Newman who had already had four other successful salons. The original thinking was to bring a little piece of London Luxury and service into Poole at affordable prices, and to create a “go-to” salon that was welcoming from the moment our guests arrived, with little touches and thoughts that made every visit a pleasure.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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4.98
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Fabulous new hair

Hayley Green
1st May 2021
5.0
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Jo understands my hair needs and always makes me feel a million dollars when I leave. A great salon that cares about there staff and customers.

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Fan-flippin-tastic

Angie Lilley
30th Apr 2021
5.0
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My hair is fantastic. It feels and looks so much healthier. The colour is beautiful and everyone who works there is friendly and passionate about what they do.

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At last a haircut ?

Mary Allner
29th Apr 2021
5.0
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Well, what can I say, went in one colour came out another, ? looks great, feels great, really pleased thanks Michael ?

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Sharon Chaldecott
29th Apr 2021
5.0
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Amy was amazing as ever!!

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Amazing trip

Madison Wilks
29th Apr 2021
5.0
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Everything was amazing, the result of my hair is incredible. The staff were so nice and the place as a whole was incredible. I really enjoyed my time.

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Colour cut and blow dry

Claire Winwood
29th Apr 2021
5.0
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Went in with dry, Wurzel Gummage, brassy/hair.. heavy with split ends
Lovely salon, comfortable and fresh..
Friendly atmosphere, chatty nice staff..lovely coffee and as many as you like.
Had nice new hi lights and toner applied in I'm told the correct way.. so the colour will last..which is great!
Decent cut and lovely blow dry..
Very happy.. I've booked my next appointment ?❤?
Can't fault this salon at all 10 out of 10

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New Hair!

Dione Williams
29th Apr 2021
5.0
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I've just had the best haircut and colour in AGES, I can't thank Michael & the team enough!! SOOOO welcoming, such lovely staff, had a great chat to Jo the owner, everyone is engaging & make you feel relaxed!
This is now my new regular hairdresser, I'm a very happy woman today!! THANKS Michael!!

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Thank you Amy

Julia Meaden
28th Apr 2021
5.0
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Huge shoutout to Amy for yet another amazing salon experience today. Fantastic hi-lights and a great cut (it sure needed it!), friendly, professional service and the salon’s looking fab? Would definitely recommend The Strand of London - 5 stars.

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Rebecca Griffiths
27th Apr 2021
5.0
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Ami did a fabulous cut on my hair. Friendly greeting, professional great head massage.

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Don’t go anywhere else!

Chantelle Crowther
24th Apr 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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There aren’t many salons around where you can genuinely know that whoever does your hair will do a 5* job, however this is definitely one of them! Every member of staff is amazing and so welcoming.

Amy, thank you for transforming my post lockdown hair. You’re a Goddess!

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Fabulous!

Jessica Martin
23rd Apr 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Another great 1/2 highlights and cut with Amy. No more lockdown roots :)

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Nice cut

Anonymous
23rd Apr 2021
5.0

Great haircut.Friendly service. Priced fairly.

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Amazing

JESSICA HANSON
22nd Apr 2021
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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Love my hair amazing service I will be back

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Fantastic

Annie
14th Jan 2021
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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This was my second visit to the salon and it was just as good as the first. As someone who finds getting their haircut a bit stressful, I needn't have worried,everyone made me feel very relaxed and comfortable as well as covid safe. Jo gave a great cut, and I could literally feel the weight lifted from my shoulders. Thank you!

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Definitely coming back!

Katie Lee
24th Dec 2020
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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What a treat, after having many experiences previous with other salons which weren’t great. First entering I was instantly met by a lady who showed me to my seat offered to take my coat and scarf and asked if I wished for anything to drink.
I was checked on often as I had arrived for my appointment 15 mins early and made sure I was aware that Michael was stil with another client but would be with as soon as he was done.
After explaining what I would like done I was lead to have my hair washed and the head massage that I had from a lady was amazing good pressure and tempo which if she had gone on any longer I would of been a sleep in her sink!
Michael was very gentle with my hair brushing, general handling and complimented it of its colour and condition and we had a great chat about various subjects,
He took very good care of me not just as a customer but as a person making me feel comfortable and relaxed environment and being able to have a giggle and listen to what I wanted for the style I was after.
He spent a lot of time on my from trimming to the finishing touches, well let’s say this my appointment was at 11.00 and I believe I didn’t leave until 12.30 and as it was my first cut I had 25% off which brought to £39 odd quid so for someone who spent that amount of time and energy one person per appointment is well worth the price even with out the discount.
I will be very much looking fort to being pampered again with Michael and the team.

Thanks again for making feel human, best wishes to all at Tje London stand!

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Best salon around

Sally Smith
22nd Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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Love getting my hair done here, always looks amazing. Friendly staff, great chat, relaxing clean and safe environment. Highly recommend

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Effortlessly professional

Nicola Sibbick
22nd Dec 2020
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Amy always gives a first class salon experience. Thank you for always making me feel like a VIP customer. The colour is always perfect and i always feel completely relaxed when I'm there. 5 stars all round!

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At last

Helen W
18th Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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So happy to have had my hair corrected and how exactly how I wanted it. After a bad experience at another salon, Joanne knew exactly what was needed and has corrected and restored my hair back to how I wanted it. Highly recommend! Love that the products are vegan/cruelty free.

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Simply the best..

Karen Butler
17th Dec 2020
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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I think all of the staff are approachable and friendly and make the whole atmosphere of the salon, even in these dark times of Covid, a happy place to be in.

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Sharon Carpenter
17th Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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Great job as usual

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Excellent salon

Anonymous
16th Dec 2020
5.0

Any has done a keratin treatment, several colours and cuts. Every time she has done an amazing job. I highly recommend the Strand of London for their expertise and knowledge of hair. I’m always pleased when I come out of the salon.

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Strand of London

Petrina Stafford-Jones
12th Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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Love going up to the Salon to get my hair done with Jo. She makes you so welcome as well as all her staff. Lovely comforting atmosphere. Am always pleased with haircut & colouring & nothing is ever made any trouble with what you would like. Absolutely recommend this Salon ?

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10/10 for colour, price, experience and knowledge

Aimee Davis
12th Dec 2020
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Amy is incredible at getting the exact colour I want. Would never go any where else, Strand of London are the best hairdressers. Knowledgeable, friendly, affordable and excellent at what they do.
Thank you Amy.

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Amazing

Jessica Jacobs
12th Dec 2020
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Amazing service as always
They always remember about my eye conditions and accommodate hat

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LISA PRIOR
12th Dec 2020
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Thankyou so much Amy. Love my hair colour and so many comment's. A*** service as always.

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HEATHER MCGREGOR-WRIGHT
11th Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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Lovely and friendly staff brilliant and kt

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Amazing as always

Karen Wadey
10th Dec 2020
Stylist: Amy
5.0

Great service as always . Went for something a bit different this time. And amy worked her magic and I come out feeling amazing.

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Christmas perfect

Anonymous
10th Dec 2020
Stylist: Michael
5.0

I had a really good experience today. Michael understood what I was after. Hair nice-mood perfect. Thank you.

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Lovely salon!

Melissa Reid
10th Dec 2020
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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I had Michael do quite a big job or a colour correction from dark to a lighter brown. He did an amazing job of figuring out how to get there, bleaching my head with out causing damage or losing length! Excellent, friendly service and I look forward to returning. The salon has also been beautifully renovated.

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Brazilian blowdry

Jenny Lindqvist wortly
5th Dec 2020
Stylist: Michael
5.0
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Lovely friendly salon, will definitely come again. Thanks xx

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Perfect cut and service as always

Alistair
5th Dec 2020
Stylist: Michael
5.0

The salon looks great following the re-opening after Lockdown 2.0.
Great cut and style every time I’ve been. Lovely cup of tea and biscuit too!
See you soon

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Great cut...

Karen McKenzie
5th Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0

As always a great cut and a lovely person..

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Perfect

Cheryl GB
4th Dec 2020
Stylist: Joanne
5.0
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Professional and friendly. The condition of your hair always at the top of the list. Perfect colour. A relaxing & enjoyable experience from start to finish.

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