Edward James London - Balham

162 Balham High Road, Balham, Greater London, SW12 9BW

About us

We are Edward James, four award winning and beautiful boutique salons in South London.

Bringing luxury to the high street, we offer bespoke colouring and styling services within our stunning salon environments, with locations in Balham, Battersea, Putney and Richmond.

Our team of hair experts understand how to create a first-class salon experience specifically for you while giving you the hair you have always wanted!

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 21:00
Friday 08:00 - 20:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:30
Sunday 09:00 - 18:00

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Amazing

Lysbeth Fox
13th Dec 2025
Team Member: Edward
5.0
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Best colour/cut and style ever!

Such a lovely salon experience.

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Great Experience

SK
13th Dec 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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Aaron was amazing. Did an amazing job with my hair cut in the style I wanted. Provided me great suggestions to make the style work for my hair length and thickness.

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Luxurious experience as always

Arabella Baynes
29th Nov 2025
Team Member: Edward
5.0
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I enjoyed an appointment with Ed who always makes you feel a million dollars. The head, neck and shoulder massage before the actual wash and cut was so relaxing and the staff lovely. Thank you as always for making getting my hair done a a luxurious and relaxing experience

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CJ
25th Nov 2025
Team Member: Becca
5.0
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Would highly recommend Becca and this salon. She listened carefully to my ideas, gave me good advice and a great new, shorter haircut.

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Shannon is amazing!

Tara Hallam
15th Nov 2025
Team Member: Shannon
5.0
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She knows exactly how to do my hair to lighten it naturally. The salon is gorgeous

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Another exceptional visit

Ellie
10th Nov 2025
Team Member: Dalis
5.0
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Yet another visit to the wonderful Edward James salon to see the exceptionally talented Dalis. Thank you for making me feel like me again- you’re the best!

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Balham Salon

S Hughes
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Natalie
5.0
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Lovely job as usual. Very friendly staff and nice ambience.

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Emily
2nd Nov 2025
Team Member: Becca
5.0

The colourist’s name was Shanon . She is not on the list for a choice. I was wondering why? She was excellent. I will have to choose a name of the list which is not correct it was Shannon who coloured my hair. Unless I choose from the list the review won’t reach you.

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Amazing experience

Katie Wills
29th Oct 2025
Team Member: Jamie-Leigh
5.0
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I am so grateful for Jamie’s work. It was such a great introduction to the salon. The whole experience was such a delight and really made me enjoy the getting my hair highlighted again after some bad experiences. I will absolutely be returning and asking for Jamie.

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Lovely cut

Jo verdult
27th Oct 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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Great cut and blow dry from Aaron, really
happy with it - and great advice on future colour treatment.

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Attentive and friendly

Deena
24th Oct 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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Aaron is a great stylist. He's attentive and friendly and made me feel really comfortable.

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Another fabulous experience at Edward James!!

Clair Gubbins
22nd Oct 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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Jess is just amazing! She helped me through the process of getting my hair cut a lot shorter, she is just so professional and I LOVE my new hairstyle!
Going to Edward James salon in Balham is just fabulous, calm and fun! Lovely team and Jamie as always gives the best back massage!!💆‍♀️

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Best hairdressers in Balham

Margaret Ravel
20th Oct 2025
5.0
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Great stylists. Never had a bad hair style in the years I have been coming to Edward james

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One delighted client!

Rose Tranah
19th Oct 2025
Team Member: Edward
5.0
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Exceptional thought, talent and skill went into my colour … came away on top of the world. Thank you Ed! Can’t recommend you too highly. R

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Fantastic experience as always

Clair Gubbins
18th Oct 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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The best neck and head massage followed by fabulous Jess sound my hair colour

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A great salon

Pamela Sellman
14th Oct 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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Once again I had a good experience at this salon. This time it was just for roots and a trim and I was very pleased with the result.

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Excellent

Caroline Parker-Sparks
14th Oct 2025
Team Member: Dalis
5.0
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Loved my hair colour and blow dry as always, she is the best.

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Colour and blow dry

Rita
13th Oct 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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Perfect thank you

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Excellent first time experience

Nicola
8th Oct 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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I have had the same hairdresser for over 8 years and am very picky with how my hair is coloured and cut. Due to my hairdresser moving, I tried Aaron at Edward James in Balham and am so happy with his care and attention to detail. He spent time to understand what I wanted and explained why some options might not give the desired outcome. Love my new hair, thank you so much.

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Great haircut & lovely hairdresser

Ellie
8th Oct 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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Thank you Aaron for a great cut and blow dry - was lovely meeting you!

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Excellent, as always

Nicole Somogyi
30th Sep 2025
Team Member: Dalis
5.0
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My visit with Dalis was excellent, as always! Dalis is friendly, professional and excellent at her job. First time meeting Aaron, he's a breath of fresh air. Overall a lovely morning.
Oh and a great cuppa!

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Hair highlights

Deborah Tarrant
28th Sep 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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I had a my hair coloured in preparation for my so son’s wedding later in the week. I had full set of highlights/lowlights, toner and conditioning treatment. The result was perfect. Jess is always a pleasure to be with and did a super job.

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Wedding hair

Deborah Tarrant
28th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Emily did a great job on my hair for my son’s wedding. I had limited time as had a long drive to the venue so she worked quickly and calmly. I left feeling good and happy with my hair.

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Amazing blow dry and great chats

Ruth
28th Sep 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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This was the first time Aaron styled my hair and he did an amazing blow dry!! I’ll definitely be back to see him again

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Excellent experience with Dalis

Jo Croally
28th Sep 2025
Team Member: Dalis
5.0
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An an-round excellent experience. I had explained to Dalis that I had a deadline and she made sure that the timing worked for me while still ensuring her usual high level of service. I was out ahead of the deadline and I qm super-hapoy with my colour. In fact, an acquaintance admired it and asked where I got my colour done so I recommended the salon and the stylist.

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Excellent experience with Dalis

Jo Croally
28th Sep 2025
Team Member: Dalis
5.0
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An an-round excellent experience. I had explained to Dalis that I had a deadline and she made sure that the timing worked for me while still ensuring her usual high level of service. I was out ahead of the deadline and I qm super-hapoy with my colour. In fact, an acquaintance admired it and asked where I got my colour done so I recommended the salon and the stylist.

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Excellent experience with Dalis

Jo Croally
28th Sep 2025
Team Member: Dalis
5.0
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An an-round excellent experience. I had explained to Dalis that I had a deadline and she made sure that the timing worked for me while still ensuring her usual high level of service. I was out ahead of the deadline and I qm super-hapoy with my colour. In fact, an acquaintance admired it and asked where I got my colour done so I recommended the salon and the stylist.

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Perfect Balayage from Aaron

Lynsey
22nd Sep 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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I asked Aaron for a change in my colour. The balayage and final colour was perfect just what I wanted. Great cut and style as well. Thank you

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Happy client

Sue
22nd Sep 2025
Team Member: Edward
5.0
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Long time happy client

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Highlight boost

Amanda Butler
20th Sep 2025
Team Member: Edward
5.0
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Fab colour, lovely ambience and positivity in the salon. Excellent stress relief massage when I arrived also.

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Great experience

Marie-Charlotte Brandon
20th Sep 2025
Team Member: Deren
5.0
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Always a lovely experience coming to have my hair done at Edward James. I always feel welcome and pampered, with drinks on tap and massages when you arrive. Deren does a great colour and cut. It’s dog friendly too, which is a huge plus. Would highly recommend!

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Lovely!

Anonymous
14th Sep 2025
5.0

Always a great experience, very relaxing and great highlights !

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Becca @Balham

Karen S
14th Sep 2025
Team Member: Becca
4.5
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This was my first cut with Becca and I couldn’t have been more pleased with the result. She was really attentive to what I asked for -low maintenance and lots of movement - as well as being super friendly ( even though i was her last customer in n a busy Saturday!). Thoroughly recommend.

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Good but the prices are nuts now

Chloe
8th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emily
4.0
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Emily is fab - the best there by a long shot!! But the salon itself seems to have lost its buzz and the prices have gone up so much in short period of time, you can go somewhere better in the city for less!

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Colour and blow dry

Rita
5th Sep 2025
Team Member: Gitanna
5.0
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Good colour and good blow

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Izzie Rioch
2nd Sep 2025
Team Member: Gitanna
5.0

Amazing cut and blowdry with Gitanna! This is the second time she has cut my hair and I love it, best cut in a long time. Also super friendly too! Overall lovely experience

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Another lovely appointment with my favourite hairdresser

Laura
1st Sep 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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I have been seeing Jess for my cut and colour for the last few years. As always, the appointment was lovely. Jess is so attentive and always nails the brief!

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A great salon

Pamela Sellman
27th Aug 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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I had an excellent experience yesterday- the head massage and massage chairs contribute to the overall experience in the salon. The main reason for my visit yesterday was for my roots to be covered up and for a haircut- Jessica was great at listening to what I wanted and gave good advice. I love my new look.

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Cut and style

Deborah
23rd Aug 2025
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Excellent experience with Emily and team. We had a good chat about what I wanted as it was in preparation for some special events. Perfect cut and lovely style to finish.

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Great results

Oscar Lindsell-Hales
18th Aug 2025
Team Member: Becca
5.0
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I think her name was Becca, but please check.

Great cut and colour, thank you

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Hi Oscar,

Thank you for your review! We are glad to hear that you had a great experience at our salon with Becca. We will make sure to pass on your kind words to her.

Best,
The Team at Edward James London - Balham

Highlightd

Clair Gubbins
17th Aug 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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Jess is amazing, I was in such a rush as had another appoint. Jess worked so hard and fast to get me out in time! Highlights as wonderful as always

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Dear Clair,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are pleased to hear that Jess's expertise was able to meet your expectations and help you make it to your next appointment on time. Thank you again for your feedback. We appreciate it.

Take care,
The team at Edward James London - Balham

Lovely colour blend

Jill Ward-Smith
16th Aug 2025
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Had a colour blend today and my hair looks great. It looks like I had new highlights! Highly recommend Edward James salons always a great experience

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Hi Jill,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review.

We can't thank you enough for recommending our salon. It means a lot to us. We also offer a refer a friend discount if you refer a new client. We hope to see you again soon for your next hair transformation.

Best regards,

The team at Edward James London - Balham

Haircut

Louise Truman Liebenberg
4th Aug 2025
3.0

I’m afraid I can’t remember the name of the stylist who cut my hair yesterday but in all honesty I’m not very happy with it. I asked for 1.5 inches to be taken off, for it to be relayered and the face framing at the front to be shortened. I did say I wanted to preserve the overall length but I don’t feel that anything really was taken off, and I was most concerned with the face framing because it wasn’t cut evenly at all. When he’d finished the cut, I pointed out that it wasn’t even at the front; he apologised but then proceeded to take even more length off the shorter side. I actually went into another hairdresser on the way home and she gave me a ‘fringe trim’ and evened it out, but I was quite disappointed with the quality of the haircut yesterday. I did say to your stylist that I was happy with just a rough blow dry because I’d be re washing/styling again this morning, but he didn’t offer to put any products on my hair or anything and I just came out with hair that looked and felt worse than it had done when I’d come in.

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Amazing service- so pleased with my hair!

Frankie Rhodes
28th Jul 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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Jess is fab- she always gets the best results and she is lovely to chat to as well. My hair looks thick with the perfect brunette colour and her big brush blow dry is unparalleled for volume. I love having a Prosecco or two and relaxing in the salon. An experience like no other!

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Dear Frankie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your positive experience at our salon. Jess is an absolute gem, and we are thrilled to hear that she always delivers the best results for you. We couldn't agree more about her blowdry skills.

We're glad you enjoyed your time with us, sipping on some Prosecco and getting pampered. It's always a pleasure to have you at our salon, and we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,

The team at Edward James London - Balham

Perfect root tint, toner, cut and blow dry

Iyesha Joshi
17th Jul 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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I always see Jessica because she is amazing! I booked for a full head tint but she suggested a root tint and toner which was fab, we finished with a cut and beautiful bouncy blow dry which lasted 5 days!

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Hi Iyesha,

Thank you for leaving us such a wonderful review. We couldn't agree more Jessica is truly amazing!
We're glad that her suggestion worked for you and that you ended up with a beautiful bouncy blow dry that lasted so well.

We look forward to seeing you again soon for another fabulous experience. Take care.

The team at Edward James London - Balham.

Excellent service

Pamela Sellman
16th Jul 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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Once again Jessica was great - she listens to what I would like and gives very good advice.

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Dear Pamela,

Thank you for leaving us a review!
We're glad to hear that Jessica once again did a fantastic job for you.
We'll be sure to pass your compliments along to Jessica.

We truly value your continued support and look forward to seeing you again in the future. Thank you for choosing our salon.

Warmest regards,

The team at Edward James London - Balham

Amazing cut and colour

Claire Matin
16th Jul 2025
Team Member: Aaron
5.0
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I'm so pleased to have found Aaron and Edward James. The salon is beautiful and relaxing. Aaron is lovely and an amazing hairdresser. My cut is perfect and my colour hasn't looked this (enhanced) natural in years. Happy 1st time customer. Will be back.

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Dear Claire,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!

We are delighted to hear that you had a relaxing experience at our salon and that you were pleased with your haircut by Aaron.

Thank you again for choosing us.

Best, the team at Edward James London - Balham.

Love!

Jenny
16th Jul 2025
Team Member: Gitanna
5.0
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My first time visiting Edward James and I love my hair, thank you Gitanna glad I’ve found my new hairdresser :)

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Hi Jenny,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review.
We are so happy to hear that you love your hair from your first visit to our salon with Gitanna!

We are thrilled to have gained a new loyal customer and we can't wait to see you again.

Warmly,
The team at Edward James London - Balham

Brilliant experience

Maighread Hegarty
15th Jul 2025
Team Member: Emily
5.0
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Great service as always. Friendly and welcoming. Very happy with the result

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Hi Maighread,

Thank you so much for your kind review!

We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience at our salon and that you were happy with the results. Our team aims to provide friendly and welcoming service to all of our clients. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to seeing you again soon at Edward James London - Balham.

Take care!

The team at Edward James London - Balham

Very Hqppy

Jill
12th Jul 2025
Team Member: Jessica
5.0
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Delighted with my colour by Jessica to cover my grey. I've been trying to find a colourist for a long time who will listen and discuss what is best for my hair that will give me a result I actually want (I have delicate hair and colour in the past has damaged it). She gives great advice and I'm really pleased with the finished colour and condition. My second visit to her and I've already rebooked again. She's also lovely :)

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Response from Edward James London - Balham

Dear Jill,

Thank you so much for such a wonderful review! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with Jessica and that she was able to give you the perfect colour while also taking care of your hair.

We can't wait to see you again in September and look forward to giving you another fantastic experience with us.

Best regards,

The team at Edward James London - Balham