OPEN Hairdressing Hemel Hempstead

37 -39 High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire, HP1 3AA

About us

When you come to one of our salons, you are part of a family of hairdressers who not only love what they do but we understand that team work is what makes our salons have such a warm and welcoming environment.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 11:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 18:00
Sunday Closed

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Best salon in town

Rita Warwick
2nd Sep 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Ben is so talented and understands my hair always perfect. Very friendly atmosphere and the coffee's great

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Awesome!

Anonymous
2nd Sep 2021
5.0

Best cut and colour yet, such care and time taken! Nathan surpassed himself! I love it!!!

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Excellent

SAMANTHA KENT
1st Sep 2021
Team Member: Eliott
5.0
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Lovely friendly professional salon.

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I've found my salon!

Rebecca Owen
1st Sep 2021
Team Member: Eliott
5.0
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I've just moved to Hemel and it's always nerve wracking trying to find a new haird
salon. I booked with Open because I liked the vibe. The staff were friendly and attentive which made me feel very relaxed. I also loved the decor. Elliot was my stylist and he was fab, we chatted away and I let him do what he thought would suit my hair best, and I love the end result. I've already booked in for colour and for another cut in a few months. Thanks Elliott!

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5? service from start to finish

Natalie
30th Aug 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0

I suffer from PTSD and Dani made me feel relaxed from the start of our appointment, she was able to make adaptations for my appointment, she also toke the time to listen to what my desired looks were and was able to give me a hair colour that I not only love but is also easy to maintain.

I have booked my next appointment with Dani and look forward to becoming a regular client.

Thank you for giving me the confidence boost I so desperately needed.

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Open hair salon

Sarah Houseman
29th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Fabulous haircut from Ben as always. He is the best hairdresser I've ever had. We are moving to Kent soon but I will be coming back.fir Ben to cut my hair. I live the ambiance of the salon too.

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Haircut on a film set

Nicole Rolland
28th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Trips to Old Hemel for my regular cut with Ben have an added entertainment factor since the local area is so popular as a film set.
That along with lovely cakes, fresh produce from Artickoke Cafe make getting your hair done a colourful experience. Ben always gets my hair tamed and looking the way I want and the other staff are friendly and efficient- now magazines are back and the screens gone it’s a treat and return to normalcy we’ve all been craving. Wonderful!!

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Great cut and colour

Magda
28th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Great cut from Ben and colour from Nathan as always

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Amazing experience

Louise Wood
26th Aug 2021
Team Member: Kirstie
5.0
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I have finally found a salon that ticks all the boxes and I am no longer nervous about what they will do to my hair! Kirstie is amazing, she listens to what you want and I absolutely love my new colour, it’s something I don’t think I would ever have gone for and I am so pleased I have!
I love that everyone helps everyone out and all the trainees are so good and it’s clear they love what they do and receive great training and support.
The atmosphere is great, there is a lovely buzz about the place, super friendly, relaxed and an awesome drinks menu to make the whole experience even better, there is nothing not to love about Open, Hemel.

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Sarah is amazing!!

Holly
26th Aug 2021
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Sarah is one of the loveliest people ever, she’s so kind and friendly. Always have such a good chat when I come in and she’s always very honest and will always work around my schedule. I cannot recommended Sarah enough, she has transformed my hair massively too it’s so much healthier

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My favourite salon

Anonymous
26th Aug 2021
5.0

Ian is a great stylist for curly hair. He seems to know innately the way to cut into the curls for best effect. He is also a great conversationalist which makes the whole experience just perfect?

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New style

Susan Small
25th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ian
5.0

Love this salon great new hair style thanks to lans skills, my hairs not easy, did a great job
All the guys are good stylists would recommend to friends.

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Really good

Chris George
24th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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I wasn’t sure how I wanted my hair to be cut but it was a really good cut from Ben. Couldn’t have been happier.

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Love getting my hair done here!

Jasmine Hughes
24th Aug 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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I have had my hair done now by Dani twice and both times she has been amazing! She is so friendly, professional and feels more like a friend and makes me feel so comfortable when I’m getting my hair done!
She has done my hair exactly how I wanted it both times and I can not fault her for anything. She even ran through some Baylage information for me and gave me some advice on it. I love coming to Open as the atmosphere is lovely and all the staff are so welcoming!

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1st visit to Open Hairdresser Hemel

Jen
23rd Aug 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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Loved my experience at Open Hemel and felt warmly welcomed as soon as I walked through the door. Dani was awesome, she listened carefully to what I was looking to do with my hair & gave me lots of great advice. Dani was so professional & knowledgeable, she explained each stage of the haircut & gave me lots of advice on hair care.
I would highly recommend a visit to the salon to experience for yourself the high Standard of Hairdressing & the great atmosphere.

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Carol Newman
23rd Aug 2021
Team Member: Kirstie
5.0
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I just love coming to Open Hairdressing it’s such a treat can’t wait for my next appointment. Such a relaxing experience & always come away absolutely loving my hair. Thank you all x

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Never disappoints!

Chelsea
22nd Aug 2021
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I very much hated going to the Salon as I found it to be quite an intimidating environment, however from the first visit to now, I have felt so comfortable visiting Open. Sarah is absolutely amazing with hair and knows exactly what is best for you and works with you to create what you are going for. She's so lovely too, everyone is. Also, a free hot drink or cheeky gin is a bonus!

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Love it

Jo
21st Aug 2021
Team Member: Nathan
5.0
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Nathan was quick to interpret my random description and the cut and colours were exactly what I had in my head. What a star. The atmosphere was buzzy with some good music and everyone pitching in to keep customers happy and the salon running smoothly. A great team vibe.

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Friendly, professional and modern

Rebecca
21st Aug 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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Dani is great - she’s really skilled at cuts and colours - I have short hair and am not good at explaining what I want but Dani listened to my ideas and has given me two great cuts and colours so far! She’s not afraid of making suggestions and I love being styled by someone who has a fresh approach to hair.

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Complete bliss

Michelle
19th Aug 2021
Team Member: Kirstie
5.0
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AMAZING hair colour, the styling had me “swishing” all day!
I felt so relaxed in the salon, The head massage nearly sent me to sleep.
The team are really friendly, They’ve created a beautiful atmosphere.

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Hair cut and colour

Carole Brosnan
19th Aug 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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As always a very warm welcome and a nice relaxing time all staff are very friendly and as always my hair is the best it has ever been

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Such a great visit

Charlotte
19th Aug 2021
Team Member: Nathan
5.0
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Such a lovely salon with really friendly staff. They were happy for me to bring my life with me and to set up camp for my appointment. Kept offering refills on my green tea and even gave me a complimentary hair treatment. So happy with my colour- Nathan never disappoints!

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Recent haircut

Steve Derbyshire
17th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ben
4.0
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All good crack but a bit too short this time, probably going long again.

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Cut and Blow Dry

Sue Barby
17th Aug 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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Excellent cut. Dani took a great deal of time and care over it.

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Great colour!

Emily
17th Aug 2021
Team Member: Kirstie
5.0
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I was unhappy with my hair from a previous colour and Kirstie today sorted it right out and made the colour absolutely perfect, exactly what I wanted. I’m so pleased. Such friendly welcoming staff, a lovely salon. Thank you!

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Amazing hair dressers

Anonymous
15th Aug 2021
5.0

Amazing haircut by Elliott as allways

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Incredible

Chloe
12th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ian
5.0
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Finally decided to get a style beyond a trim, and I’m so happy I did. Ian was fantastic and knew exactly what I was looking for. He was able to translate my vision and ideas into a style that really suits me and is everything I had hoped for. Thank you so much, I highly recommend!

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Open Hairdressing Hemel

Heather Pears
6th Aug 2021
Team Member: Eliott
5.0
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I think Elliot can read minds! Great cut today & I left feeling so much happier. Thank you

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Open Hairdressing Hemel

Heather Pears
6th Aug 2021
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Great highlights and roots by Sarah. Just what I wanted. Perfect

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Great Salon in the heart of the Old Town

Tina Rossi
5th Aug 2021
Team Member: Ian
5.0
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Very good cut. Ian actually listens to what the customer wants. Takes time to ensure you come away feeling good about your hair. The salon is bright & very friendly. Not in any way intimidating as so many trendy salons can be. I would highly recommend.

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Happy customer

Karen
1st Aug 2021
Team Member: Kirstie
5.0
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I actually hate having my haircut but you had so many good reviews I thought I’d give it a go
And I’m glad I did Kirstie new exactly what I wanted done she was amazing very friendly super professional I’ve already booked to come back you now have another regular customer thanks to Kirstie

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Cut and blow dry

Sarah white
1st Aug 2021
Team Member: Eliott
5.0
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Elliot is friendly, really looks after his client, recommends best products which I use. My hair feels great after being in his hands

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First visit

Kate Gray
31st Jul 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Wasn’t pleased with my hair cut from my previous salon so decided to try someone new. I was very impressed on my first visit to Open. Ben took time to look and advise me on my hair. I am very pleased with my cut now. Very friendly and brilliant service.

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Always a pleasure!

Diane
30th Jul 2021
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Love this salon and Sarah is brilliant, knows my hair perfectly. Always asks and listens, highly recommended!

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Great cuts, great service

Lizzie Wheeler
29th Jul 2021
Team Member: Nathan
5.0
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Great salon, friendly, helpful and great cuts. Would highly recommend.

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First visit definitely won't be my last

Gill Lacey
28th Jul 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0

I had my hair done by Dani who, I felt, is very friendly and caring. She listened to me whilst also taking time to clearly outline what she had understood from me and what she intended to do with my hair. I felt very involved throughout the process. The end result was extremely clever, caring and thoughtful. It was an amazing match to my natural hair. colour. Dani is obviously a very clever stylist and hair colourist.

This was my first visit to the salon. I loved the airy feel of the large space and the relaxing and friendly vibe. Whilst waiting for my colour to take I enjoyed looking around at other stylists working on their clients. I was impressed by the obvious professional and clever hairdressing taking place.

I will definitely return !

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brilliant

Chloe Kimmance
28th Jul 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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such a lovely salon , really great vibes. and dani did such an amazing job on my hair

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Great experience!

Holly Palmer
28th Jul 2021
Team Member: Eliott
5.0
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The whole team at Open Hemel are lovely as soon as you walk in, the atmosphere is great and Eliott is FAB! Eliott is so knowledgeable and always has a plan on how to make my hair feel fabulous. I’ve never left disappointed and I always leave with a specially recommended product which allows me to have salon hair at home! Such a treat whenever I go to see Eliott ?

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100% recommend. Wouldn’t go anywhere else

Lauren Pereira
27th Jul 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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Dani always listens to what I want. The outcome is always perfect. She’s so kind and always makes sure I’m looked after. Best cut a colour I’ve ever had! I wouldn’t go anywhere else now! It’s a beautiful salon and amazing value

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Fabulous

Vanessa Morris
26th Jul 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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She was really nice
Listened to what I wanted and the outcome was great
I had lovely comments that evening about how I looked and how lovely my hair looked
Thanks very much

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Men’s haircut

Matt Tse
25th Jul 2021
Team Member: Kirstie
5.0
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Kirstie was really friendly, chatty and made the experience fantastic.

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Great haircut as always

Magda
24th Jul 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Brilliant haircut as always

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Second cut and toner

Paula Game
24th Jul 2021
Team Member: Dani
5.0
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Decided to have a good 3" of my hair cut. A slight 're style. We both decided it would look good. Felt confident that Danni could achieve my goal.

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Just right - as always.

Joan
24th Jul 2021
Team Member: Nathan
5.0
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No need to say what I want - he knows.

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Super happy

Elona
23rd Jul 2021
Team Member: Ian
5.0
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I cut my hair with Ian for the first time and I am super impressed and happy!
I will recommend him with all my hearth?
Thank you Ian

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Amazing experience

Elena
22nd Jul 2021
Team Member: Tai
5.0
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I cut my hair for the first time in this salon and I can say that is 100% 5 stars
Tai was so nice and I love my hair cut …
Thank you Tai!

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Love going here

Rita Warwick
22nd Jul 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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Fab hairdresser very clever I always leave feeling a million dollars

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Fabulous

Valerie Saunders
17th Jul 2021
Team Member: Ben
5.0
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I am a pensioner and love the attention I get, I have been to many local hairdressers, Open in my opinion is the best, strangers are now complementing me on my hair.

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Necessary treat

Coral Cole
15th Jul 2021
Team Member: Ian
5.0
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I love going to Open, the staff are friendly and always make you feel welcome. My stylist spent time to chat through what I wanted and discuss options, the end result is a fabulous hairstyle which is easy to manage. The only thing missing is a regular front of house person, staff are good but a professional front of house team is invaluable. This is the only thing that they could improve on.

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No short cuts taken!

Ysabelle Perkins
14th Jul 2021
Team Member: Eliott
5.0
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Elliott, maestro, cuts my hair with flair and attention to detail - he is a talented, warm- natured stylist. I feel thankful to be his client at Open Hairdressing. And I pray that the salon will thrive and prosper, for their hard work, genius and commitment.

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