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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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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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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Jan Brown
18th Dec 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Coming to the Chapel to see Emmy is my monthly treat Apart from the fact she cuts my hair to perfection- so well my husband even notices and compliments- she is also wonderful company and a pleasure to chat to What more could you wish for I can only say many thanks

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Thank you

Jessica
17th Dec 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Sean is the best, as always!

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Great cut. Amazing hospitality. Very good value for money.

Nancy B
17th Dec 2025
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Fine flyaway hair no problem for Halle who did a great job! Plus the entire experience was like a Christmas treat: stylish, calm, and comfortable atmosphere, and goodies like delicious coffee and snacks to top it off. Thank you!

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Excellent haircut

Cathy Kempadoo
16th Dec 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy Lou always takes the time to listen for any changes I would like done and the cut is always spot on, with the shape lasting for a number of weeks. Highly recommend and would not go to anyone else.

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❤️❤️

Katrine
16th Dec 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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My hair is the best it has EVER been. And Sean makes it look easy.

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Incredible service!

Ella
15th Dec 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Incredible service and a wonderful, relaxing atmosphere. Molly is amazing! I have been seeing her for many years, I followed her here from the last salon she worked in and I am so glad that I did! She always understands the assignment and gives me the best hair cut every single time!
The Chapel salon is bright, spacious and comfortable! A 10/10 experience :)

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Great as always

Rita
15th Dec 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Always a relaxing atmosphere and great snacks. It's such a treat to get my hair done and Emmy is the best!

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Absolutely amazing

Christina Panayiotou
13th Dec 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I had an absolutely amazing experience with Emmylou today and I couldn’t be happier with my haircut. From start to finish, everything was perfect. Emmylou is incredibly knowledgeable and instantly made me feel comfortable and at ease. She truly understands my hair type and knows exactly what works best for it, which gave me so much confidence in her from the beginning. She took the time to get to know me, asking about how I care for my hair and the products I use, and tailored everything perfectly. The cut is beautiful and suits my hair so well — I genuinely love it. Emmylou is a truly talented hairdresser and I would highly recommend her to anyone looking for someone who really knows what they’re doing.

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Lucia busnarda
12th Dec 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Exceptional as always. Molly is a warm and friendly girl and extremely accomplished hairdresser. I’m always happy with her cuts

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The GOAT

Molly Coxon
11th Dec 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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I’ve not had as good a salon experience with anyone, EVER. Sean is really so talented, knowledgeable and non-judgemental. He knows what I’m aiming for and always shares good insight of how to achieve the results. To top it off, he’s a really great person and super easy to get along with. 💯

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Lucia Busnarda
11th Dec 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly is always the best! Bubbly, smilingly and always giving the most amazing haircuts

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Brilliant experience

Charlotte
9th Dec 2025
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Love my haircut, friendly and kind thank you very much!

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Brilliant experience

Sana
6th Dec 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Fran took the time to understand what I wanted. Few hairdressers in my past experience have been able to pull off a short, layered bob on my wavy hair but Fran has cracked it!

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Excellent haircut

Amanda
6th Dec 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
4.5
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Emmy Lou consistently provides an excellent service. She not only gives me a very good haircut, she is a delightful person with a great personality and professional manner.

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Delyar Khakpour
27th Nov 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly was great! super insightful and helpful in helping me navigate what any hair choices and colour choices I make would mean. Absoloutely reccomend for any consultation needs!

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Sue Fawell
27th Nov 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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It was lovely to meet Molly today! I had a lovely haircut and experience and I will book again.

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Cream of the Crop

Hilary Kisch
27th Nov 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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My respect and regard for Emmy Lou is inexhaustible.She is without doubt one of the finest hair cutters that I have experienced over many decades.Her dedication to her own creative and professional ideals are obvious after the completion of all the hair cuts that I have received from her.She is truly an artist.

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The best

Anna
22nd Nov 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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No matter how long I’m away, coming back to Sean feels like home. Incredible hair, incredible human, and always a great conversation. Truly the best, no one else comes close to his experience and professionalism.

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Jackie Reed
21st Nov 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Absolutely wonderful, Sean really knows how to make you feel special

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Amazing experience, strongly recommend

Steff
13th Nov 2025
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Truly amazing experience. The philosophy of care and communication is evident and excellent. Halle did an amazing cut for me, if I lived here I'd come back again and again!

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Highly recommended.

Yvonne Owen
12th Nov 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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As usual, excellent haircut and advice on style.
Really appreciate how calm and friendly it is here.

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Amazing!

Viktorija
8th Nov 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Such a lovely and relaxing experience, I recommend to everyone who needs a haircut. Always been happy with results, but also time spent at The Chapel Hairdressers is just wholesome:) Sean is attentive to detail and makes you feel welcome and well looked after. So far don’t see myself going anywhere else, so thank you.

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Amazing

Scarlett perez
6th Nov 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0

was a fantastic experience and molly was very kind making sure I got exactly what I wanted for my hair

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Best experience in a London salon

Natalie Smith
2nd Nov 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Sean has gained a loyal and life long guest!! I cannot wait to come back …

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Men’s haircut

Cam
1st Nov 2025
Team Member: Fran
5.0
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Fran was excellent and I’m really happy with my haircut - it was my first time at chapel and she made we had a good chat at the start to figure out what would work best for me!

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Wonderful visit with Molly

Gabrielle hennessy
29th Oct 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly does such an amazing job with my hair! She is so lovely and would highly recommend her to others!

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Just the haircut and hairdresser I was hoping to find in London!

Francesca
28th Oct 2025
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Halle has been just wonderful - she is super friendly, very patient, attentive and truly trying to understand what kind of style I had in mind. A great cut and a great blow dry to finish it off. Can't recommend her enough. Thank you so much

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Excellent

Kate
22nd Oct 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmy was great, clearly experienced and knowledgeable hair dresser. She listened, advised and gave a great hair cut. Emmy is also wonderful human. Salon was awesome with great snacks & vibes. Would come back in a heartbeat. ❤️

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Marco is a hair god

Isabelle O'Brien
18th Oct 2025
Team Member: Marco
5.0
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Marco was so great, made me feel super comfortable and gave amazing advice! I’ve already had so many compliments on my hair. He’s very knowledgeable and I highly recommend

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Amazing experience

Lois
15th Oct 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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My first time at the salon and it was a fantastic experience. The salon is beautiful with such a calming atmosphere and Molly was amazing as always.

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Islington

Thank you Lois for taking the time to share your words and for coming with Molly to us at The Chapel.
We love hearing about your time with us // with our best wishes, olivia

Another wonderful salon experience

Sian Pateman
11th Oct 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I can never get over how spacious, luxurious and holistic the salon is. Emmy is always thoughtful and considerate when selecting colour, cut and technique. I felt well looked after and consulted throughout the appointment and am delighted with the results.

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Miracle worker

Millie
10th Oct 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0

I am getting married next year and want healthy hair for my photos.

I'm currently going through that journey with Molly and she is a miracle worker!

We have cut my hair much shorter to give it time to grow. It is already so healthy and shiny.

I am getting so many compliments and have officially been converted to a short hair girly.

I come away from the appointments feeling so confident with my new look ✨✨

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Great

Brenda Brolan
9th Oct 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly was brilliant, she listened to me and we discussed what hairstyle would suit me thank you

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Highly recommend!

Rachael
5th Oct 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0

Molly was brill! The cut I received from her has nixed my long held belief that I'm not supposed to like my hair right after a salon visit; that I'm supposed to 'grow into' it. The opposite happened: I loved it straight away, and I've since had lots of welcome compliments!

This was my first time to the salon, per a recommendation from a good friend working in the area, so I'll definitely be passing this recommendation forward. Thank you! :)

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Relaxing experience

Sheila
25th Sep 2025
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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The salon is calm and peaceful, there’s no feeling of being rushed. Molly was super welcoming and friendly. I’m very happy with my haircut - it’s perfect.
I can highly recommend The Chapel and will return.

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Perfect wedding hair!

Chloe
24th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I've been seeing Emmy for a few years now and she is the best!! Always understands what I want and takes the time and care to make sure we get a great result. This was an especially important colour appointment before my wedding and she went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect! Thank you, thank you.

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Fab haircut

Lindsay Tuffnell
23rd Sep 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Excellent advice and styling as ever. Always walk out of the salon feeling a million dollars- thank you.

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Great experience!

Cora Tully
23rd Sep 2025
Team Member: Halle
5.0
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Halle created a warm and welcoming atmosphere, which made the experience so lovely. She also did an amazing job with my hair!

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Best Colour and Cut

Jenny
20th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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Emmylou transformed the way I look. Incredible colour and cut! I travel into London specifically to have my hair done by Emmylou. Outstanding talent.

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Great hairdressers

Kate
18th Sep 2025
Team Member: Emmy Lou
5.0
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I had a brilliant experience at the chalel and a great haircut. The salon is super professional but really chilled and warm and friendly (not always the case in salons). The whole experience was very enjoyable. Easy. I felt total trust in Emmylou as her conversation and insights were spot on about my hair and what I wanted.
Brilliant. Looking forward to my next trip.

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17th September

Angie
18th Sep 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0

It's always wonderful to see Sean. My hair is looking fabulous once again.

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Amazing Experience

Al
17th Sep 2025
Team Member: Sean
5.0
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Amazing as always. Puts you at ease and works with you to give you what is best.

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