HOB Hair Salon Whetstone, London

1280 High Rd, Whetstone, Greater London, N20 9HH

About us

Established in 1983, HOB Salons is a multi-award-winning hairdressing group with 16 salons across London, Hertfordshire, and Essex. For over 40 years, the focus has been on expert hairdressing—precision cuts, bespoke colour, and beautiful blow dries—all in a welcoming and luxurious salon setting.

Renowned for creativity and craftsmanship, HOB Salons has built a reputation for excellence, earning over 50 national and international awards. Most recently, the HOB team won Artistic Team of the Year, London Hairdresser of the Year, and Trend Image of the Year at the 2024/2025 British Hairdressing Awards. Other accolades include 4x British Hairdresser of the Year, 4x Artistic Team of the Year, and 4x British Colour Technician of the Year.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

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Hair

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Happy place

Wanda Harris
13th Nov 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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David always listens to what I want and I was very pleased with my haircut. It’s a busy, friendly place with a lovely atmosphere.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Wanda for your lovely comments, we look forward to seeing you soon!

Great haircut

Anonymous
11th Nov 2021
4.0

Another great haircut from Debbie. She always listens to what I want & does it!

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A thoroughly enjoyable experience

Lesley Graham
9th Nov 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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Friendly, professional, relaxed service. Came in looking like a wreck. Left feeling and looking so much better. Thanks !

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Thank you for your great comments, you've really made us chuckle! We look forward to seeing you next month!

Good as always

Julia Bass
9th Nov 2021
Team Member: David
4.5
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David understands my hair and is good at dealing with it

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Thank you Julia for your comments, it's always a treat having you here. We look forward to seeing you next month!

My new hairdressers

Claire West
9th Nov 2021
Team Member: Sian
5.0
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What a delightful young person ! Sian was professional friendly & v good at her job !

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Thank you for your lovely comments! We look forward to seeing you next month!

Hobs Whetstone

John Edlington
9th Nov 2021
Team Member: laura
5.0
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My haircut was perfect.
The only reservation I have is that I wasn’t offered a head massage during the hair wash (which was fine apart from this).

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John, I'm so sorry you didn't get your HOB head massage during your last visit. I have made a note on your next appointment to make sure you get the full HOB treatment!

5 STAR HOB

Anonymous
7th Nov 2021
5.0

Reception excellent
Young hairwasher excellent
Laurence spot on
Good coffees
Atmosphere good
Clean shop

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Thank you for your lovely comments!

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Galia Sher
6th Nov 2021
4.5

Lovely lady .
Only problem with the salon is they every time I walk into any of the branches , I’m told I need treatments - too hard sell on treatments and making one feel that one has to get it sorted

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you for your comments Galia. Regarding treatments, we do not have a policy of hard selling any products or services at HOB Salons. We do care about your hair & a treatment will only be suggested if we feel you need one. If you've never experienced one of our treatments with a HOB head massage it will be my pleasure to treat you to one on your next visit. We look forward to seeing you soon, Regards, Adam.

Wash, blow dry

Anonymous
5th Nov 2021
5.0

Georgina as usual remarkable service, Good hair wash , blow dry.
Happy , Manager well look after me . It is always a pleasure to do my hair at HOB with my hectic schedule of work . They will always secure me a place on the day.
Good job keep it up always at HOB.!

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you so much for your kind comments. As you know we are always booked up but will always do our best to fit you in. We look forward to seeing you soon!

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Anonymous
4th Nov 2021
5.0

Debbie and Nicole are amazing and always have been

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Thank you, we think so too!

Blowdry with Nicole

Anonymous
4th Nov 2021
5.0

Excellent blowdry from Nicole. Always an excellent service and professionalism from Nicole. Booked in for my cut and blowdry in a couple of weeks. She is a fantastic stylist.

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Thank you! We look forward to seeing you in a couple of weeks!

Very happy

Anonymous
2nd Nov 2021
5.0

Great cut as always Getting compliments already Thanks

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Thank you, that's great to hear!

Haircut

CLAIRE WEST
1st Nov 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Fabulous. The lovely Christie cut my hair beautifully. I have recently moved to the area & am delighted I’ve found my new hairdresser.

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Thank you for your great comments Claire, I'll pass them on to Christie. We look forward to seeing you in a few days!

Exceptional colour & cut from Laura

Susannah
31st Oct 2021
Team Member: laura
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Laura for a couple of months and she managed to improve the quality of my hair, the colour and cut in such a positive way, even my husband has noticed how good my hair is (no easy task!). She has such a vast knowledge of colour and her attention to detail is incredible.
Love love love Laura at Hobs!

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Susannah for your wonderful comments, we very much appreciate them! We look forward to seeing you next month!

Fantastic

Kelly cordani
30th Oct 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Always does a superb cut. Never disappoints
Always happy polite and ready to listen to ideas.
Best stylist ever.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thanks for your kind comments Kelly! It was great to see you & we look forward to seeing you soon!

Cut and blow dry

Barbara Cook
30th Oct 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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Very happy with my visit

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Thank you Barbara for your lovely comments. We look forward to seeing you in December!

Excellent again

Gail Harris
29th Oct 2021
Team Member: Sian
5.0
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Alicia usually colours my hair but was not available so I had Sian who was very good and just lovely. Jack cut my hair and I was very happy. ???

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Gail, I passed your comments onto Sian & Jack, they were very appreciative of your review! We look forward to seeing you in December!

Excellent

joy Harris
27th Oct 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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My mum was looked after well and looked lovely when I collected her.

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Visit to Whetstone HOB

Angela Callaghan
25th Oct 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Fantastic blow dry!!

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Thank you Angela! We look forward to seeing you soon!

Thank you

Rakesh
24th Oct 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Brilliant job as always by Jack. Consistent and knows exactly what I need.

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Thank you Rakesh, we look forward to seeing you next month!

Olaplex, wash,cut and blow dry

Anonymous
19th Oct 2021
5.0

Jack is a fantastic stylist. He is quick but a perfectionist. A beautiful cut and blow dry. Highly recommended.

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Thank you so much for your lovely comments!

Cut and colour

Manisha patel
18th Oct 2021
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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I had an all over colour and cut. Very happy with both services. Amazing staff.

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Thank you Manisha for your lovely comments! Alicia, Christie & the team look forward to welcoming you back soon!

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Tiana
17th Oct 2021
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Haven’t had a haircut done in ages due to bad experience at other salons, but Shana was so lovely and talked me through the process before my hair was cut which I appreciated. The cut itself was amazing and have never felt that happy and satisfied with a hair cut ! She really took the time to listen to what I wanted and the whole process was efficient and very lovely people.

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Thank you Tiana for your lovely comments, we really appreciate them! We look forward to seeing you in December!

Excellent service

Anonymous
17th Oct 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0

Excellent service at HOB Whetstone.

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Great cut

Eberhard von Wick
15th Oct 2021
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie has cut my hair for more than 10 years. Always to my satisfaction

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Thank you for your comments Eberhard, its much appreciated!

Very happy

Fizzah Tariq
10th Oct 2021
Team Member: Christie
4.5
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She is really good. Gave me full attention and wasn't in a hurry to just finish and move on to the next client. Gave me the cut that I wanted exactly.

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Thank you Fizzah for your lovely comments! Christie & the team look forward to seeing you in December!

Great first visit

Wendy Nichols
10th Oct 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Today I came to Hob for the first time since time in over 15 years since moving away from the area. I was not disappointed, I’ve been looking for a new hairdressers since my hairdressers closed at the beginning of the pandemic. I was looking for ideas for a restyle and I’m very happy with the cut. Thank you Christie!

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Thank you Wendy for your lovely comments! We really appreciate them & look forward to seeing you soon!

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Anonymous
5th Oct 2021
5.0

Laura was outstanding! Best hair of my life!

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Awesome Haircut

Anamika
4th Oct 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Jack is the best. He just transformed me, gave me a perfect hair cut. Thank you so very much Jack.

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Delia esposito
3rd Oct 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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First class

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Lovely people

Cristina Kateb
2nd Oct 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Always perfect. She's a stylist who understands hair and individual styles. Also very pleasant and professional.

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Thankyou Cristina, its always a pleasure welcoming you into our salon! We look forward to seeing you very soon!

As brilliant as always

Jacqueline Kaye
30th Sep 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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I always have a brilliant job done by Lawrence. Good cut, even though it was only a trim, beautiful colour and no greys! Came out feeling beautiful and immediately got compliments.

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Another good cut

Angela Bailey
30th Sep 2021
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Lovely cut again and keeping shape from cut to cut. I’ve gone from crop to shoulder length and Debbie has kept it in shape on my journey

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Outstanding

Vandana Mshan
27th Sep 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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David is brilliant.

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Lovely cut

Monika
26th Sep 2021
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Very thorough stylist and I am pleased with my cut and advice given for products.

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Horrible experience

Samira
26th Sep 2021
1.5
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The stylist didn't do what I wanted, neither the style or the length, I showed her so many photos but she did what she recommended which I refused. Will never go there again

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Kerry Taylor
26th Sep 2021
Team Member: Shana
4.5
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Shana was lovely. Great haircut, nice finish, however, my hair was conditioned so much that the styling waves dropped out before I got home and looked flat and lifeless for my evening out.

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Lovely people

Cristina kateb
22nd Sep 2021
Team Member: Shana
4.5
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Professional and good stylist

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Great Gaircut

Viv
16th Sep 2021
Team Member: Debbie
4.5
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Debbie has been cutting my hair for several years & she’s just great! She always listens to what you want & then gives you a great haircut!

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Gabrielle Pour
16th Sep 2021
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Shana is not just a fabulous hairdresser she is also a wonderful caring person who always makes me feel special ❤

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Excellent service

Sharron Benaich
16th Sep 2021
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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As usual excellent professional, friendly service - really good job

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Amazing

Kate Moon
15th Sep 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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Simply the best. Laurence is amazing. Top cut. Top colour. Top atmosphere and fun chat. Left the salon laughing my head off.

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Anonymous
15th Sep 2021
5.0

Excellent

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Spa Day

Elaine Tisdall
11th Sep 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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It was so lovely to spend a day with delightful caring people . Nothing is too much trouble .. I always come away from the salon feeling the experience was so relaxing and look forward to my next appointment..?

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Debbie
5th Sep 2021
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Fabulous as always, walked out feeling amazing!
Why am I unable however to leave a review for Leanne? She was fabulous and funny and kind and my colour is perfect

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Excellent service

Sharron Benaich
2nd Sep 2021
Team Member: Nicole
4.5
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As usual lovely cut and blow dry .

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My hair experience

Lesley Newbound
30th Aug 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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As usual I am always treated with the utmost respect & professionalism. Jack is a dream stylist because he listens.

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As brilliant as always

Jacqueline Kaye
24th Aug 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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Laurence is a brilliant hairdresser. I came out with a wonderful colour and cut, as always.

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Excellent colour and cut from Laura.

Miriam Wolinsky
23rd Aug 2021
5.0
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Laura discussed with me my colour and cut and gave excellent advice. I was extremely happy with the colour, cut and blow dry. Many thanks Laura.

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Rose
22nd Aug 2021
5.0

Lura was my hairdresser. Very good I’m so please with it & her

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