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

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4.96
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Halle!

Vicky
31st Mar 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Lovely stylist + great result

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Fab haircut

Caroline Burrows
30th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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We discussed possible styles and I tried something a little different and I love it. Thanks Sean.

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Wonderful Experience

Sarah
27th Mar 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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I just moved to London and stumbled upon this hair salon in the neighborhood. It was clean, and all the staff were welcoming upon arrival! You're greeted with water and any choice of coffee/tea/wine/etc if you wish. Halle was personable and made sure everything during the process was to your liking for great results. 10/10 would recommend if you are in need of their services. :)

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Fab

Jane
26th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Such a good haircut. I smile every time I catch sight of myself now; quite a novel experience! I didn't really know what I wanted but Sean did. He's a talented & lovely man. The Chapel is utterly stress-free being huge, airy, uncrowded & with friendly, welcoming staff. Fab.

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Amazing Experience!

Stefania
20th Mar 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I’ve been coming to the Angel salon for eight years, and I genuinely love the entire experience every time I visit. The space is always clean, calm, and relaxing, and the thoughtful touch of offering snacks really elevates the visit.

I’ve been seeing Emmy Lou for the past few years, and she’s fantastic. She listens carefully to what I want, offers knowledgeable advice tailored to my hair type, and consistently delivers amazing results. She’s highly skilled in both colour and cutting; my hair has honestly never looked better!

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Excellent Cut

Anonymous
19th Mar 2026
5.0

Thank you so much for easeful appointment and a beautiful Hair Cut, just I wanted. Thank you to the whole team. 🙏😊

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Lovely Hair

Helen Cockroft
12th Mar 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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It is always enjoyable visiting your salon whilst Emmy Lou works her magic.

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Lizzie

Lizzie Niekirk
12th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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As always I am absolutely thrilled with my haircut. Always such a joy to come somewhere where you know the service is second to none and the results fantastic. Sean is such an experienced hairdresser and always just ‘gets’ what I want to achieve. The best hairdresser I’ve ever had!

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Fringe trim

Anonymous
11th Mar 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0

Helpful and professional. Very happy with the final result.

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Charlotte
6th Mar 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy has been my hairdresser for over five years ago and she’s the best. She makes everyone feel at ease, she’s professional and kind. Also, I get other hairdressers complimenting my colour. I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Ladies Haircut

Kate
6th Mar 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Great experience with Halle! She listened to everything I asked for and more! Very happy!

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Fabulous haircut and such a nice way to spend lunchtime!

Katie Best
4th Mar 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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This was my first time at The Chapel, and my haircut, Sean and the salon are all fab. I am looking forward to coming back. Sean really listened to who I am and what I need my hair to do (!) and gave me a cut which works and looks brilliant. Thank you!!!!

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Excellent service

Alex
4th Mar 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Fantastic service, as always. Great advice, patient and great cut, colour and dry. Strongly recommend.

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Great cut and experience

Jacqueline
4th Mar 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco managed to sort out a disastrous home cut without losing any more length. Great cut and blow dry with lots of tips on how to maintain it, particularly as it is fine and curly which can be a nightmare to style without it becoming a ball of frizz. Thank you!

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Sean is the best

Leigh
3rd Mar 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I’ve been coming to see Sean for a good few years now and I can’t recommend him and the team enough.

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Excellent every time

Kate
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy Lou is brilliant, I wouldn't go anywhere else!

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Love my hair

Xenia
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0

I’ve been going to the Chapel for about five years now, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t go anywhere else — even if Chris McMillan offered to cut and style my hair for free.

Marco is truly exceptional. He always takes the time to listen carefully, offers thoughtful and honest advice, and makes recommendations that genuinely suit me. He consistently goes above and beyond, and the results never disappoint.

Every time I leave the Chapel, I not only love how my hair looks, but I also feel completely refreshed and confident — like the best version of myself.

Thank you, Marco, for yet another wonderful experience.

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Amazing hair stylist

Xenia Pantelaki
27th Feb 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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I’ve been going to the Chapel for about five years now, and I can honestly say I wouldn’t go anywhere else — even if Chris McMillan offered to cut and style my hair for free.

Marco is truly exceptional. He always takes the time to listen carefully, offers thoughtful and honest advice, and makes recommendations that genuinely suit me. He consistently goes above and beyond, and the results never disappoint.

Every time I leave the Chapel, I not only love how my hair looks, but I also feel completely refreshed and confident — like the best version of myself.

Thank you, Marco, for yet another wonderful experience.

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V pleased

Gillian
26th Feb 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0

My first visit after moving to London. Charming stylist and v pleased with my cut. A real treat

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Good hair day

Julia
21st Feb 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Always attentive, thoughtful and thoroughly reliable - that is exactly what I want!!!

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The Chapel

Alice
20th Feb 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Sean is an absolutely wonderful hairdresser. He has been cutting my hair for over 10 years, having previously cut my sister’s hair and now my mum’s as well. His professionalism and skill are truly outstanding.
Sean is a real artist - he completely transformed both the condition and style of my hair after years of damage from bleaching it blonde. The improvement has been incredible.
He genuinely cares about your entire experience, making sure you feel comfortable and well looked after. From the delicious fruit-infused water and great coffee to the lovely snack bowl of fruit, nuts, and chocolate, every detail is thoughtfully considered.
I couldn’t recommend him more highly.

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Great haircut, great salon and great chat

Sue Hunter
18th Feb 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Just brilliant as usual

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Relaxing and enjoyable

Sarah
18th Feb 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0

Halle is an excellent stylist! She is friendly, thoughtful and great at her job and makes you feel really comfortable!

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5 star

Kate Egan
17th Feb 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is great with advising on best colour and style for my hair type! Very happy with my colour and cut! Thank you!

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Colour/cut perfection

Jenny
11th Feb 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy used to work in the Sevenoaks branch, then moved to The Chapel, Islington. I followed her because her colour talent and cutting skills are the best my hair has encountered. An absolute gem.

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Always a pleasure

Rebecca
5th Feb 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I adore my visits to The Chapel. The vibe is calm and relaxed, everyone is warm and friendly, and Emmy is London’s best-kept secret. I always leave feeling brilliant and knowing that my friends and family will be jealous of my lovely locks!

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Anonymous
5th Feb 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0

Sean understands my hair better than I do, I trust him completely!

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Great experience

Sue
3rd Feb 2026
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Lovely experience at the chapel as always. Molly gave me a great haircut. Very relaxing and a great coffee too. Thank you.

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Connaughton

Elizabeth
1st Feb 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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What can I say? Sean is the best hairdresser ever. Since I found him, my hair has never looked better. He is also a lovely person who goes to the extreme to ensure I have a lovely experience.

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Amazing cut

Rebecca
30th Jan 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Halle gave me a gorgeous cut and understood exactly what I wanted.

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Great hairdresser

Cristina
30th Jan 2026
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly was great! Molly really listened to what I was hoping to get from the appointment. She was very professional and I am super happy with my cut.

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great service

Sharma
29th Jan 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmylou is an amazing hairdresser! She really listens to what you want and gives wonderful, honest advice to make sure you get the best result. She’s incredibly friendly, great to chat with, and makes the whole experience relaxed and enjoyable. I left feeling confident and happy with my hair. highly recommend!

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Fantastic vusit

Merrie Carlton
29th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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A great experience - Sean carefully explored how my earlier cut and colour panned out before agreeing what he would do today. Felt very ‘heard’ and that he really understood how to make the most of my hair.

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Cut and colour

Ruth Keane
28th Jan 2026
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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A very good cut and colour this time. The colour is nice and vibrant.

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Great

Lindsey
27th Jan 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy Lou is great. I managed to get a last minute cancellation and was so glad I did. My hair looks great. The hair products are great and the salon spotlessly clean.

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Thank you!

Kim
24th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Many thanks to Sean for a superb cut, as ever, and for wonderful conversation. The very warm welcome from the whole team is always greatly appreciated. x

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Kay
22nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0

As always, very friendly, helpful, fun service and a lovely haircut

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Felt really listened to!

Tigerlily
22nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly really listened to me and explained what she was doing while cutting my hair. She had a really good understand of how different cuts fall on curly hair and I felt like I could completely trust her! Thank you Molly

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Islington

Thank you Tigerlily for entrusting Molly with your hair. It's such a big leap to try a new salon and Stylist, we're really glad you did. Enjoy your beautiful curls and the blunt cut.

With our best wishes // olivia

Love The Chapel & Emmy Lou!

Lisa Donaldson
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0

I love working with Emmy Lou! She truly listens and understands what I want - and I know I’ll always leave happy and in love with my new hair.
I love the cozy feel at The Chapel and am always well looked after by the entire team.

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Perfect Experience and Haircut

Bria
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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I always look forward to appointments with Halle. She listens, understands what I want completely and just cuts my hair really well. We have a good chat, but it’s also really relaxing.

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Excellent!

Savitri
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Halle did such a great job on my curly hair cut. I got what I was looking for, the perfect length, volume and shape!

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Islington

Hey Savitri,

We wanted to say a big thank you for sharing your wonderful 5-star review after your time with Halle. We're so happy you chose to visit us for the first time and entrusted Halle with your curls, and they are en point.

Enjoy your beautiful hair.
With our best wishes // olivia

Cuts with a smile

Henrietta Naish
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I love Emmylou. I’m in my 70s and for the first time I actually enjoy having my hair cut. Greeted with smiles and a quick word by all the staff, fed coffee and delicious snacks and a great haircut as well - what more could one ask?

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Islington

Dear Henrietta

We wanted to say a big thank you for taking the time to share your reflections and 5-star review. Your words brought us all joy and we know how much Emmy Lou values your loyalty and time together.

Enjoy your beautiful hair and we look forward to welcoming you back in March.
With our best wishes // olivia

Great stylist for curly hair!

Elsa
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I always have such a lovely time with Emmy Lou! She always asks precise questions about my hair, how it’s been looking and how I want it to make sure I am happy with the end result. She also really understands curly hair which is not always a given, and I’ve always been happy with the way she cuts and treats it. She is super professional, gives good head massages and very nice to chat to. Highly recommend!

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Karina
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Marco
4.5
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Friendly, chatty, i left with amazing, beautiful colour.

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Nothing but the best!

Gemma Ryan
10th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Love love love every time I come to see Sean. He cuts for my face shape, hair type and how I like to style everyday. Plus he’s a joy to spend time with.

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Love!

Nikki
3rd Jan 2026
Team Member: Molly
5.0

The salon is lovely and Molly does the best cuts!

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Lovely Service and Great Haircut

Eloise
3rd Jan 2026
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly was lovely and gave some great options about cutting and styling my hair.

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Marco is excellent.

David
19th Dec 2025
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco is an excellent hairdresser both in terms of skill and approachability. Always a first class experience.

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Colour and cut

Patricia McAlinden
19th Dec 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0

Molly is lovely and did a good job on my hair. I am happy with the results.

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Eva
19th Dec 2025
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Very good and professional haircut makes me look young

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