The Chapel Hairdressers - Islington

394-396 St John Street, Islington, Greater London, EC1V 4NJ

About us

The Chapel Islington Hair Salon is located in the gorgeous, restored Crown + Woolpack Pub off St John’s Street. The space buzzes with calm, happy bustle + sociable energy.

Each Appointment is totally tailored. Rather than a one size fits all price list, the Appointments are bespoke, so you’ll pay for only what you need. The time and price is agreed upon booking with no hidden charges.

Established in 1997, The Chapel dare to do things differently - truly looking after each individual Guest by our team of highly skilled, creative Stylists.

The Chapel invites you to book in for a New Guests conversation (no charge) to meet your Stylist so you can talk, be yourself and start your hair journey.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 20:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 18:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 17:00
Sunday Closed

Services

Hair

Reviews

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Lovely haircut and great experience

Gemma
7th Oct 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0

I really enjoyed my haircut and re-style today with Emmy. My hair is much softer and much, much better styled. I look so much better!

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The Chapel

Sarah-Jane
6th Oct 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I love every minute with Sean, he’s the best hairdresser ever and excellent company

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So happy with my first cut!

Fran Cattaneo
4th Oct 2026
Team Member: Halle
4.0
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I had such a great experience with Halle at Chapel last week, I’ll definitely be coming back - felt really comfortable and looked after, thank you!

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Another fantastic haircut

Sue H
1st Oct 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Sean for years because he’s brilliant. My hair is dead straight and uncooperative but he manages to get real volume and movement into it, and with him I’m not stuck with endless repeats of the same style. He’s also good for interesting conversation, not the usual stuff about holidays … I can’t recommend him highly enough!

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The best salon in London

Bianca Rangecroft
1st Oct 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco was absolutely amazing as was the whole experience from start to finish. The coloring, the styling and all the thoughtful details including coffee and healthy snacks made for a really luxurious afternoon.

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Great as always

Lindsey
30th Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
4.5
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Emmie Lou really understands what I need for my hair. She listens and advises and I always come away happy.

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Cut and colour

Ruth Keane
30th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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We spoke about the new colour being trialled at the salon. Marco cut my hair well and the new colour is great.

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Marco

Helen Bernhard
29th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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This is the srcond time Marco has vut my hair and he has done a really good jpb. He listens to me.

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Excellent hairdresser

Cathy
27th Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy’s bio captures her to a tea, she listens and her work is very thoughtful and considered.
I love coming to see Emmy, you could not wish for a more lovely and very talented hairdresser in such a relaxed setting. I’m so glad to have found this hair salon.

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Colour & Cut with Halle

Lana
25th Sep 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Halle is so great and I love coming to see her. She is very skilled, warm and friendly. After my colour & cut with her I feel so much better. Can’t wait for my next appointment. I really like this salon and have been coming for years.

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Great experience

Caroline
24th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
4.5

Marco and Halle are hugely talented hairdressers - I have felt so pampered and well looked after on each of my three or four visits since I started going to chapel. Always a great experience!

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Daniela
24th Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Consistently excellent. Takes the time to understand concerns and wants.

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Helen
23rd Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Lovely visit

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Amazing as always

Boo
22nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I only get my hair cut by Emmy, she’s amazing! Love coming in to see her!

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Amazing amazing amazing

Liz
22nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Brilliant cut and finish, she's a master!

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Amazing as always

Lisa
18th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0

2 years i have been coming to the Chapel and its my sanctuary! Marco is the best, my colour and cut is what ive been looking for for years from a proper hair stylist and we have such a great rapur its just the best relaxing time and best hair colour and cuts xxx

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Always a great cut by Sean

Ruth
18th Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Been going to the chapel, Angel for quite a few years now. Always have my hair cut by Sean. Always pleased with the results

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Regular customer

Rachel
18th Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I have struggled to find a hairdressers in the past. Somehow they never manage to make me look how I hoped. That was until I met Emmylou, I have been seeing her regularly now for a year. I look forward to my appointments and always feel fasntastic on leaving. Friends and colleagues have been complimented me on how my hair looks. Thank you Emmylou.

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Sparkle

Rosie Hayes
16th Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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He is the best. I enter the salon with the warmest of welcomes and not knowing what I want. But Sean has ideas that turn my head and make me feel glamorous. His styling techniques are outstanding.

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Jenny
16th Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I have never really loved my grey hair before but Sean managed to cut it so it feels natural and I’m not working against it all the time. He added some really gentle blond highlights which has lifted the colour in a natural way. I feel he really thought about how to work with my hair and I am so happy with the result, thanks Sean 🙏❤️

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Fab cut & colour

Samantha
12th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Been coming to see Marco for nearly two years and he is always very attentive and listens to what I want with my hair. He always does an amazing job!! And he’s great fun to talk to for hours on end too :)

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Very happy with my haircut

Irene
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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I have had my haircut with Marco today. I am happy with my cut. Marco was very attentive and listened to what I wanted. He also understood my hair well, he cut off exactly the amount I asked for and made it look better and thicker. I have plenty of hair but it is not very thick, so Marco's understanding of how my layers should be cut and fall was very good. Another pleasant moment was that my hair looked good when it was wet and now I can easily skip blow-dry when I want, but thanks to my cut it will look very good. A lovely salon and staff overall and very pleasant experience today.

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Great cut

Judy
10th Sep 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Love my haircut. Halle sat down and listened to what I wanted and made helpful suggestions. She was friendly and easy to talk to and I love the outcome.

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Amazing experience

Stef
9th Sep 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I've been going to this salon for 8 years now and always love going. The salon is beautiful, clean and quiet, it's a lovely time to relax and feel pampered. My stylist, Emmy Lou, is amazing! She is knowledgeable, professional, listens to my needs and wants and is capable of making the best suggestions for my hair type. My hair has never looked better, both in colour and cut. I always enjoy my visits here and I highly recommend it.

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5 stars

Madeleine Montgomery
8th Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Always a pleasure to have an appointment with Sean. He really listens to your needs to get the style just right and tweaks it each time if necessary and he’s always good fun to talk to.
Lovely attentive atmosphere in the salon too with healthy tasty little snacks served with drinks.
I’ll be back! 😊

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Fantastic experience

Jess
7th Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco was brilliant - he was very welcoming and took the time to understand exactly what I wanted from my haircut. He did a great job and I’ll definitely book with him in the future!

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Fantastic cut

Caroline Burrows
5th Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I love coming to Sean, he always knows what's best for my hair and makes me feel comfortable and includes me in every decision

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Josh
4th Sep 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Ye she was goated and my hair is fire

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Great new short mod cut

Cath
3rd Sep 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Great consultation in a lovely environment, and excellent short haircut done done with great care and attention to my style - many thanks.

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Visit to. Chapel hairdressers, Islington

Jane
2nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
4.5
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This is the second time I’ve had my hair cut by Sean. Each time slightly differently: each time flattering and surpassing expectations. The proportions in relation to the shape of my head are perfect, and my hair is easy to look after because of the cut - it naturally falls into the right place.. The conversations are pretty good too!

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Minoo
2nd Sep 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Sean listened to exactly what I wanted , took his time , and styled it beautifully..
I am very pleased with the result !

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Visit 29th August

Angie
29th Aug 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Awesome, I always look forward to seeing Sean. He's a fantastic guy and always makes sure I'm happy 😊. X

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Love Chapel!

Anonymous
20th Aug 2026
5.0

I always love coming to Halle at Chapel! Leave happy every time.

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Anonymous
19th Aug 2026
5.0

had the pleasure of meeting Marco at The Chanel this morning, and I couldn’t be happier with the experience. He did my hair colour with great professionalism, care and attention, achieving exactly the result I was hoping for. Marco is not only very skilled, but also kind, friendly and welcoming, making you feel comfortable straight away. I’m really pleased with my colour and will definitely be back. Highly recommended!

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Beautiful experience

Giulia Carbone
11th Aug 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Particular and really beautiful salon.
Marco has been professional and kind. I will remember this experience!

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Haircut!

H latif
6th Aug 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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I had a haircut with Marco and he was fab! Having wavy hair, I was nervous trying a new place. But Marco listened patiently , gave good advise and did a great job with my hair. Very happy

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First visit

Anonymous
4th Aug 2026
5.0

Never has my hair been discussed in such a thorough and thoughtful way, without me leaving humiliated ( I do not like my hair as it is thinning or having it looked at so closely.)

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Great Haircut every time

Nimret
10th Jul 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Every time I have been to The Chapel I have had the best experience. It’s been my salon of choice since I moved to London 5 years ago and Marco has always been an attentive and precise stylist. I know I’m in good hands with him and have recommended Marco and the salon to anyone and everyone!

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Exceptional

Siobhan
7th Jul 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Thank you so much for an amazing experience and a brilliant haircut.

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It's been a long time...

Sue Thomas
27th Jun 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I've been going to Shaun for over 30 years, which probably says everything. He's an exceptional hairdresser, but what has kept me coming back all this time is that he sees far beyond simply making my hair look nice. He understands my face, my lifestyle, and how I want to feel. Every cut is thoughtful, honest and expertly done. I wouldn't trust anyone else.

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One of the highlights of my day

Rhys
18th Jun 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Halle was amazing I came in to have my undercut done in between a very stressful day working at the theatre down the road and instantly felt calm and relaxed like I was in GOOD hands. Amazing chatting and wonderful energy even though I was only there for an undercut still made me feel super special.

I will be back LOVED IT!!!

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Abidha Rahman
16th Jun 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco was exceptional. So friendly, listened carefully to my hair challenges and really did a fantastic job!

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Great haircut

Niamh
11th Jun 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Great haircut. Halle was excellent. Lovely salon and facilities. Will be back!

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Allergy testing

Hannah
7th Jun 2026
Team Member: Marco
4.5

When it comes to this new way of testing for allergies, it would be very beneficial to tell your customers on the phone when they book, as I don’t enjoy surprises when turning up. No we dont all check our emails considering id been a customer coming here over the past 5 years, and didnt expect anything to have changed.

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Brilliant!

Sasha J
5th Jun 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Absolutely amazing experience at the Chapel! Sean understood my hair and what I wanted immediately. He rectified previous issues I had had with haircuts and explained what my hair needed to be its best. Absolutely love the result, and will be back! Is the best haircut I’ve ever had - am so pleased to let it live out it’s full potential now. Thank you so much, and sorry for taking up so much time !!

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Happy client

Mary Bickerstaff
30th May 2026
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly is a cheerful, friendly stylist. She is also very talented and I’m always happy with my hair following my visits.

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Anonymous
29th May 2026
5.0

The consultation with Sean this morning was great. He really got what I wanted and had good suggestions for a refresh without anything too dramatic and great styling tips for curly hair. Really looking forward to my cut and colour next week.

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Highly recommend Halle!

Teddi
28th May 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0

I had my hair done today and I am absolutely in love with it! Halle was so incredibly kind and sweet throughout the whole appointment. She genuinely listened, gave amazing advice, and was brilliant at bringing exactly what I wanted to life. My hair looks and feels so beautiful and healthy, and I walked out feeling so confident. It was a wonderful experience from start to finish—I cannot recommend Halle and The Chapel enough!

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Andrew
27th May 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy was fantastic! Really friendly and professional.

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First visit

Lexi
20th May 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Really welcoming & friendly. Clearly explained the set-up and ethos of The Chapel. Discussed options and had good ideas. Planned next visit and talked through ideas for this too.

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