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

Services

Hair

Reviews

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Jale Fetta
10th Jun 2021
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

Fantastic hair cut. Nicole looks after me so well. I’m very pleased with the cut. Nicole is a great hairdresser and lovely person.

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Excellent

Michele White
8th Jun 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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As always a calming relaxing experience. David is such a great hairdresser. I am so happy with my cut and colour and am awaiting the compliments which he should hear rather than me.

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Great blow dry

Sammy
5th Jun 2021
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie is an amazing hairdresser. So happy with how she’s blow dried my hair.

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The best place to go

Nic
4th Jun 2021
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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It’s always a joy seeing Laurence, Adam and the team. I have a laugh every time I’m there and when i always I leave Hobs with perfect hair cut and style, every time - Thank you

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Waited over a year

Kieran Brown
30th May 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Waited over a year to get my hair cut by jack. Pretty much the only hairdresser I’d let cut my hair now.

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Debbie
29th May 2021
5.0

As always the most amazing cut by Debbie, she never fails to nail my hair

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Nice people

Cristina kateb
28th May 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Yes completely

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The best hairdressers

Sylvia Fisher
28th May 2021
5.0
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The v best

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HOB Whetsone

Hilary Rosen
28th May 2021
Team Member: Laurence
4.5
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He is a master of his trade consistent in his cuts and colour. The best I have had anywhere and that's been a few including Vidal Sassoon.

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Lovely salon

Wanda Harris
25th May 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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As always, friendly and helpful staff and had a great haircut.

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Always a brilliant experience

Krina Shah
23rd May 2021
Team Member: Christie
4.0
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I have been coming to Hobs in Whetstone for a couple of years and having been to many other Hobs salons, Whetstone is my favourite. Christie is such an amazing hair dresser, she listens and delivers exactly what I ask for and never rushes. I have recommended Christie to many of my friends and family who all agree how great Christie’s work is. Thank you Christie!

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Always amazing

Jonathan Gillham
21st May 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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Thanks David. Always amazing service and a great haircut!

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Warm Welcome

Anonymous
16th May 2021
5.0

Wonderful welcome back. Made me feel like the past year never happened. Debbie,Leanne and Charlotte...Thank you.

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Great salon service and experience

Babak
15th May 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Amazing salon experience purely due to all the staff. Always welcoming and friendly. Laurence, David and all the team make a conscious effort to say hello every time and really care about all the clients.
Christie is a superb stylist, and makes you feel comfortable and really listens to how you want your hair cut and styled

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Fabulous Christie

Emma
12th May 2021
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Another brilliant haircut from Christie. She always listens to what I'd like and is super knowledgeable and helpful as well as being really nice!

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New to Hob

Alison Knight
12th May 2021
5.0
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I had my hair treated and cut by Georgina. She was friendly and very knowledgeable. I left feeling more confident about the look and condition of my hair, so a positive experience.

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Cut and finish

Usha Pandurangan
10th May 2021
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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My stylist did an excellent job with very less time. Very good experience overall. Would highly recommend.

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Pampered

Maralynne
9th May 2021
Team Member: Shana
5.0

Hair looked amazing after Shana worked her magic. Made me feel a million dollars!

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Brilliant

Maria harris
8th May 2021
Team Member: David
5.0
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Excellent as always. Patience with a smile ???

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Filloreta
8th May 2021
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Nicole is a wonderful girl and she always makes me feel so good when I come to do my hair ,cares about me makes sure I’m fine even when I come for other treatments if she is there she will look after me ,I want to say she is an amazing person

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Lesley Newbound
18th Dec 2020
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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As usual Jack is friendly and very professional

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Happy

Angela Bailey
17th Dec 2020
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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My second cut with Debbie - lovely girl. I’m very happy with my hair

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Great Service

Jasmine
17th Dec 2020
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Great haircut from Shana, she was warm and friendly and I would definitely have her cut my hair again. The salon was Covid compliant, I felt satisfied and reassured by the precautions they were taking.

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Whetstone Hobs Salon

Anonymous
15th Dec 2020
5.0

David is a very professional and excellent stylist. He takes his time to discuss and listen to what best suits me. I am particularly impressed as I have very fine, thin hair that is very difficult to maintain at the best of times so having a very good cut is important to me in order to manage it on a daily basis. David has helped me to manage me do this.

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Never Again!

Teresa
15th Dec 2020
2.0
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My first visit. Like entering a night club with the noise & loud music. Hair wash 5/10 was like a tsunami makeup ruined! Not relaxing at all
As everyone had masks on all shouted over loud music I couldn’t Hear what stylist was saying To me... hair cut not what I asked for - price £72.50 outrageous! I booked a
Wash & blow for 2 weeks later all
The same unfortunately had to cancel as wedding can’t go ahead. When I rang to cancel spoke to a
Rude ***** who just hung up
During call as she said not a clear enough line. When I rang back
She was not even apologetic RUDE! Not returning

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Whetstone Hobs Salon

Anonymous
15th Dec 2020
5.0

David is a very professional and excellent stylist. He takes his time to discuss and listen to what best suits me. I am particularly impressed as I have very fine, thin hair that is very difficult to maintain at the best of times so having a very good cut is important to me in order to manage it on a daily basis. David has helped me to manage me do this.

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Haircut at HOB

Ivor
14th Dec 2020
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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Felt safe in salon,relaxed and enjoyed my haircut
Thanks all ?

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Hair stylists

Rosalind
13th Dec 2020
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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Brilliant as always. X

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Highlights!

Anonymous
13th Dec 2020
4.5

Very welcoming, as ever. Great cut.

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Excellent! The BEST salon around!

Alex
12th Dec 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Another fantastic haircut at HOB! Despite not having seen Nicole for about 10 months (!!) it was a seamless return (which is equally as much credit to Christie who had stepped in while Nicole was away)! Nicole is absolutely brilliant and is always able to deal with whatever condition my hair has managed to get in!

The rest of the staff were great as always, and were all taking the necessary precautions given the current environment - it made me feel comfortable to be there, even though it was quite busy!

Thanks very much to everyone and I’d thoroughly recommend the salon to anyone!!!

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Professional as always

Carol
11th Dec 2020
Team Member: David
5.0
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Super careful and Covid secure, the team take safety seriously and deliver great service.

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Miss

Anonymous
10th Dec 2020
4.0

I was happy with cut.

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Ms

Anonymous
8th Dec 2020
4.5

So lovely to go back to Laurence at HOB. Always a professional and warm welcome from the staff. And always a first class haircut. Thanks Lol xxx

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Great experience

Elena Priddy
6th Dec 2020
Team Member: David
5.0
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It’s been such a pleasure to have David as my hairdresser. He’s excellent and professional, very polite and listens to what you are saying. I am really happy with my haircut and feel great. Many thanks.

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My Experience at HOB

Helene Abrahams
6th Dec 2020
Team Member: Shana
5.0

Always look forward to my hair appointment. The time spent in the salon is always so enjoyable relaxing and always a nice experience.

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Shoulder length bob

Karen
6th Dec 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Nicole has cut my hair to a lovely shoulder length bob. I've also learnt how to create a loose wavy look to my hair with straighteners. Thankyou Nicole, loving my new hair cut,

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Cut and colour

Debbie Brohan
5th Dec 2020
Team Member: Debbie
4.0
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Fabulous as always

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Expensive

Sharron Benaich
3rd Dec 2020
Team Member: Nicole
4.5
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As usual excellent service and great haircut. Very happy with colour job and haircut/blow dry - however very expensive at £160 for roots/trim/ and conditioning treatment! Especially as I am a regular and come every month! Should really be some kind of discount for regulars

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Delighted

Yvonne
3rd Dec 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

I was so impressed! My husband treats me to a haircut for my 75th Birthday! The whole experience was wonderful!

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Hair wash cut and blow dry

Anonymous
12th Nov 2020
5.0

Fantastic hair wash, cut and blow dry by Nicole. Always a great service and delighted with the results as always . She is a credit to Hobs salon.

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Hobbs whetstone

Pat
7th Nov 2020
Team Member: David
5.0
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Excellent stylist. Charming,friendly, knowledgeable and very professional. Always a pleasant experience having my hair cut. Over the years I have had lots of stylists attempting to provide a good cut to fine and thin hair; David is the only stylist who has managed to give a good cut and finish that I am able to manage. Thank you David much appreciated.

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My wonderful bob

Laura
5th Nov 2020
Team Member: David
5.0
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now i got best bob in town thanks to David ?

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Amazing!

Emily
5th Nov 2020
Team Member: David
4.5
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David did such a brilliant job and totally transformed by long dry horrible hair into an amazing modern short style. He has great vision and took so much time to perfect everything! Thank you!

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Wonderful Experience!

Anjana
5th Nov 2020
Team Member: Debbie
4.0
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Great, attentive care for my 6 year old daughter’s haircut. The final cut was spot on!

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Haircut

Frank Lewis
5th Nov 2020
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Very good

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What a great haircut !

Oliver Tisdall-Evans
4th Nov 2020
Team Member: David
5.0
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What a really nice guy , knows exactly what style will suit me which is current and edgy ..his attention to detail is second to none ..
Best hair stylist I have ever been to ..
That’s why I come back to HOB ‘s ??????

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Great service

Steven Sydenham
3rd Nov 2020
Team Member: Jack
5.0
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Jack is professional and friendly. Definitely recommend

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Men’s haircut whetstone

Marco
3rd Nov 2020
Team Member: Jack
5.0

As always great cut by Jack. He always Knows exactly what I want.
Great friendly service from the rest of the team.

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Went in for a trim and they took off 3 inches

Ceri
3rd Nov 2020
1.5
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I am so upset, I went in for a trim
And came out with hair on my shoulders. My hair was all the way down my back before and I am devastated

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Fantastic colour and cut

Heather
1st Nov 2020
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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This was my first visit to Hob Salons Whetstone and I will definitely be back. I had my hair coloured by Alicia- she did a fantastic job taking me from blonde to auburn, she offered advice listened and made me feel really at ease, she checked my colour regularly through the process and I had a beautiful result at the end! I’m so pleased with my hair! I then had Shana cut my hair- she also listened and asked me questions about my hair and really listened and gave me a great cut- they both have made me trust a hairdresser again after a terrible experience at another salon. This will be my new salon from now on because of this experience

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