Ghost - Chelmsford

4.88
5 Hylands Parade, Wood St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM2 8BW

About us

We are a full-service unisex salon located in Chelmsford, Essex. Mane Attraction has been trading at this site since 1988. In fact there has been a hair salon at this site since the parade was built in the 1920's.

At Mane Attraction you'll experience a great service in a fun, professional and friendly atmosphere. We give thorough and expert consultations before the start of your service. You'll know exactly what to expect and what you're getting before the start of your service.
We don't have any hidden costs and never try to upsell you with any unnecessary treatments or products.

We specialise in the art of colour and use only the best hair colour products. Our staff are fully trained in their use and continue to further their knowledge by participating in regular training to ensure we're ahead of the game.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 11:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

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4.88
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Great job again - would definitely recommend!

Yasmin M
11th Dec 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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This is the second time I have been to Rachel and she just gets it, she knew what i meant even though I wasnt explaining myself very well. She is honest and has lovely conversation, and really cares about making your hair best condition as possible - thank you so much!

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Linda Clow
6th Dec 2025
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Very friendly and lovely salon .Hannah is very professional and listened to what I wanted.I was very pleased with my hair style ,

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Haircut/donation to Little Princesses Trust

Pauline Pidduck
5th Dec 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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Today I met the lovely Rachel who cut and restyled my hair. She was so easy to talk to and made the experience very enjoyable.

I’ve been growing my hair for 4 years to donate to the little princesses trust and I couldn’t have asked for a nicer hairdresser for the big chop. I am very happy with the cut and would highly recommend her in the future.

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Lovely haircut

Lesley Budgen
5th Dec 2025
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Hannah is always very friendly and cuts my hair exactly how I want. Very pleased.

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Very Happy

Joy Cordery
28th Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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Nice frontage , free parking and part of a chain , I thought I would give GHOST a try .
I was not disappointed.
Friendly staff , lovely interior and fair prices . Rachel, talked me through my options for my highlights, before she started .
The end result was lovely very subtle highlights , lifting my dull flat colour.
I was so pleased I have booked for haircut .
All in all happy very happy.
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A little glow up ✨️

Mandy Smith
27th Nov 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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“Emma is absolutely amazing! I had highlights and a toner today, and she completely exceeded my expectations as always. She’s so talented, listens to what I want, and gets my colour perfect every single time. I always leave feeling refreshed, confident, and really well looked after. Couldn’t recommend Emma more!”

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Root tint and blow dry

Maria Dunham
25th Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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Thank you so much. Love the colour and finish. Also love the products

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Anonymous
19th Nov 2025
1.0

im happy with Hannah but not happy with the lady who answered my call the second time as her tone was very rude, unprofessional. I wrote the full review under the “service” section as it won’t allow me here

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Response from Ghost - Chelmsford

Hi,

We’re pleased that you were happy with the balayage Hannah carried out for you, but we do need to address the concerns raised in your review.

Following an internal review, including the phone calls and the repeated late-night private messages sent directly to a staff member’s personal social media account, we must be clear that the behaviour shown towards our team was not appropriate. Our employees should never be subjected to shouting, swearing, or being contacted privately outside of working hours.

Our team always aims to be helpful, but any additional advice or time requested beyond the booked service does need to be arranged through the salon and booked appropriately and charged for as this takes away from the stylist's ability to earn commission. When this was explained, the conversation unfortunately became abusive towards our staff, which is something we cannot accept under any circumstances.

We have a responsibility to ensure a safe and respectful environment for our team and do not tolerate this kind of behaviour.

Kind regards,

GHOST Management

Colour and cut experience

Anonymous
19th Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0

Rachel is very helpful and knowledgeable - whatever she suggests I go with as I am always pleased with the results

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Amazing colour results

Alison Wood
15th Nov 2025
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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I put my hair colour in Hannah’s hands never having had a professional colour before and not knowing what could be done. She did an amazing job, working really hard and taking her time to create a natural look. I’m so pleased with the result, it looks so natural and exactly how I would like it, I had no idea those results would be achievable. She’s such a nice person too, working hard to ensure the customer is happy from beginning to end.

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Already rebooked!

Rachel Robertson
12th Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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I have struggled to find a salon/stylist who can produce a smooth graduated bob with my very thick hair. Rachel excelled! She took so much time checking and finishing after blow-drying - making sure everything was perfect. I’m more than pleased with the result and have rebooked. Thank you Rachel!

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Very happy

Tracy Ransom
7th Nov 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Very friendly salon, Emma put me at ease listened to what I wanted ! I had hi/lights & low lights cut finish love the colour & the cut too !

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Very happy

Mrs Joanna Dighton
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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I was very happy with my new haircut. Rachel explained what she thought was best after I showed her a photo of what I wanted. I’m very pleased with the results

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Kids haircut

Victoria Dawson
5th Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
4.5
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Rachel was knowledgeable about how to care for children’s hair and have great advice. Hair cut was great and quick. She was very accommodating even when we were late! Thank you!

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Re style

Danielle Chittock
2nd Nov 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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I’ve booked an appointment with Rachel
From having long hair the last 20 years to wanted a change ….. from having hair halfway down my back to having it cut the shoulder length ….. Rachel was very confident in cutting my hair I’m so happy with the outcome I would definitely be going back to Rachel again and recommending her friends and family
Honestly, I can’t thank her enough I’m absolutely loving the new hair xx

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Nothing off the top...

Tom
30th Oct 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Not only did Emma leave with the (best available) hairstyle of my dreams (short, tidy, balding), I was also treated with the kind of warmth, dignity and respect that I have come to cherish from the unique and spirited team at Mane/Ghost.
My only wish is that I had more hair for them to cut...

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Amazing stylist

Cilla Darvill
29th Oct 2025
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Had my hair done today by the lovely Hannah. Hannah did highlights on me, she really listened to what I wanted. The hair wash and head massage was so relaxing. Then a wonderful blow dry 5* can’t recommend Hannah enough.

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Daughters Haircut

Kate Welsby
29th Oct 2025
Team Member: Hannah
4.5
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Hannah was great, so friendly and made my daughter feel comfortable and welcome in the salon. My daughter (10) was really happy with her hair, thank you again.

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Cut and blow dry

Frances Bolton
24th Oct 2025
Team Member: Hannah
4.0
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It was fine.hannah is a lovely helpful lady.efficent and friendly.

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Sophie Pykerman
24th Oct 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0

I was so happy with my highlights and cut & blowdry. Rachel was amazing—very experienced and gave me the perfect creamy blonde and perfect cut. Thank you so much, I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend x

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Great service

Mrs Ming-I Jarrold
22nd Oct 2025
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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I'd put off going to a salon for years, but I'd also been getting increasingly unhappy with my thinning ends. I saw Ghost had good reviews and I wasn't disappointed. Jo put me at ease and listened to my hair concerns. I enjoyed a cup of tea with biscuits while she worked on my hair, and I left with exactly what I'd asked for - hair that has been evened out so when it grows out again it should stay thicker to the ends. I miss the long length of course (that will take a bit of time to grow back) but right now I'm loving the new volume, and I'll be able to take care of it with the new shampoo, mask and hair oil.

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Great customer service

Dawn Hoyle
22nd Oct 2025
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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I was very well looked after during my visit

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Fabulous

Lindsey Wilkins
19th Oct 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I’ve been going to Emma for a while now and I honestly couldn’t be happier with my hair every time. She recently did a half head of highlights, grey coverage, and a tone — and as always, the results were amazing.

What I really appreciate is how well she listens and understands exactly what I want. I have complete confidence in her skills and always leave feeling great. Highly recommend!

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Colour and cut blow dry

Loren White
18th Oct 2025
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Thank you Jo for your excellent friendly service today as always. I’m really pleased with my hair colour and cut

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Fabulous!!!

Paige Cottey
16th Oct 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Love this salon! Everyone is so welcoming and friendly! My stylist Emma is a diamond, always listens to what I want and I can trust her to decide what is best for my hair and to add a bit of her own flair xx

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Absolutely delighted with my hair

Louise Andrews
16th Oct 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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I’m sooooooo pleased with it. Perfect colour.

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Cut and Finish

Maria Dunham
13th Oct 2025
Team Member: Rachel
5.0
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Very happy great service and advice. Would recommend. Thank you

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Lovely new hairdresser

Wendy Hill
8th Oct 2025
5.0
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I walked in to find out what Ghost is like as it's fairly newly opened (it used to be Mane Attraction). Stylist Rachel greeted me and fit me in there and then. She is very knowledgeable and put me at ease straight away. My cut is great and I've booked my next one in. Definitely recommend.

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New colour and wet cut

Mrs Yvonne Hammond
8th Oct 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I think it was Rachel (sorry but you are not in the up to date list) provided me with a new colour which I realky loved and my husband commented how nice it was.

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Always nails it

Nicolette Cassisa
3rd Oct 2025
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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If you want an excellent haircut, especially short hair, Jo is the one. I always get compliments.

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Lovely haircut

Lesley Budgen
27th Sep 2025
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Hannah always does a good job cutting my hair. She is very friendly. Good value for money.

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Warm, friendly & welcoming

Paula Rollins
25th Sep 2025
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Another lovely cut by Hannah. I am looking forward to my next visit and a completely new colour

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Visit 25.9.25

Sally Patten
25th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Very friendly. Would definitely recommend.

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Half-head highlights

Becky Dobson
18th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0

Emma matched my previous colour successfully with the new range to create a natural looking half head of highlights, which I love.

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Satisfied

Jennifer Angel
16th Sep 2025
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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A very good experience with Jo.
Jo was extremely welcoming.
Looked after me well
Jo listened to how I wanted my haircut and finished and did a wonderful cut and finish.

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Mandy Smith
12th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emma
5.0

As always when I come for any of my many appointments with Emma I come out with my hair looking amazing. Can't recommend skills and talent enough, always a 10/10 from me.

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Best salon ever

Miss Sophie Murfitt
4th Sep 2025
5.0
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Amazing customer service, incredibly pleased with my hair, Emma is amazing!

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Response from Ghost - Chelmsford

Dear Miss Sophie Murfitt,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had an amazing experience at our salon and that you are pleased with your hair. We will be sure to pass on your kind words to Emma, she truly is amazing at what she does. We strive to provide exceptional customer service to all of our clients, so it means a lot to us that you had a great experience with us.

Thank you for choosing our salon and we hope to have the pleasure of welcoming you back soon!

Warmly,
The team at Ghost - Chelmsford

I wouldn't go anywhere else

Maria morrone
15th Oct 2024
Team Member: Casey
5.0

Had my hair done by Casey, another amazing hair appointment, my hair looks amazing! She is super friendly and gave me great hair advice.

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Perfect.

Suzanne O'brien
7th Sep 2024
Team Member: Casey
5.0
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Went in for a trim but after discussing with Casey I decided to have shorter style. M glad I did as it's now much easier to manage and much healthier. Will definitely go back.
Thanks Casey!

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Great

Kerry Mendham
27th Jul 2024
Team Member: Bonnie
4.5
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Always a good hair wash and cut by Bonnie

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Another lovely cut

Paula Rollins
26th Jul 2024
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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Really pleased with my short cut, done again today by Hannah. I was so pleased to hear today that she has passed her exams and is now qualified....well done Hannah. I love coming to this salon as it's always a very relaxed atmosphere and all the staff are very welcoming.

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Great salon

Sharon Gardiner
25th Jul 2024
Team Member: Hayley
5.0
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Great salon. Hayley was brilliant took time to establish what I wanted. Highly recommend.

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Relaxed atmosphere, lovely stylist.

Linda Turner
12th Jul 2024
Team Member: Casey
5.0
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Only had a consultation today, my main appointment is for Thursday. But felt safe, and at ease with Casey.

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Helpful Hannah

Mrs Jessica Brett
11th Jul 2024
Team Member: Hannah
5.0
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I think you’re all brilliant and was excited to have Hannah cut and blow dry my hair!
She was kind, chatty and her head massage was fantastic. I’m so impressed with my new hair! Thank you as always!

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Excellent friendly service

Victoria Young
6th Jul 2024
Team Member: Casey
5.0
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Casey has done the most amazing colour and cut for me. I am over the moon. 5 stars from me

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5*

Molly Baptie
5th Jul 2024
Team Member: Casey
5.0
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Honestly couldn’t recommend Casey and Mane Attract enough. All the staff members were so lovely and welcoming to me throughout the whole process. I had my first ever balayage today and Casey was really attentive and listened to me and what I wanted, even explaining things to me really clearly when I wasn’t sure. Fantastic salon, can’t wait to book again.

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Great hair

Mrs Jan Brown
4th Jul 2024
Team Member: Jo
5.0
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Lovely hair cut and colour
Friendly and knowledgeable staff
Relaxed salon

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Miracle worker ;)

Lorraine Schofield
28th Jun 2024
Team Member: Bonnie
5.0
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So lucky to get my hair done at short notice today. As always well looked after by all members of staff who r always friendly and polite.
Bonnie yr a miracle worker 😜

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Great service

Lisa White
27th Jun 2024
Team Member: Hannah
5.0

I visited again today to get a re touch on my fringe ! Hannah was superb and touched up my colour perfectly! ! Thanks again for fab service

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Half-head highlights

Becky Dobson
27th Jun 2024
Team Member: Casey
5.0
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Loved the colour Casey used for my highlights giving my hair a natural colour & made my once heavy fringe lighter & not so thick. She also recommended a product to help with my frizzy hair. 🙂

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