Wilde About Hair

117 St Peters Street, St Albans, Hertfordshire, Al13ET

About us

A cooperative of independent Hair Designers and Colour Technicians rigorously trained and testing at the Wella academy in London. Several members of the Wilde About Hair cooperative have achieved the Colour Degree Specialist qualification. Some of the top accolades in Professional hair colour. We take inspiration from the catwalk or high fashion and then work with our clients to create real hair styles for real people. We also offer a comprehensive range of Wella & Sebastian salon products. By combining these professional quality products with our unique tips and styling techniques - You'll have no problem recreating your style when away from the salon.

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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 - 20:00
Saturday 07:30 - 17:30
Sunday Closed

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4.94
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Perfect trim

Natalie
28th Jun 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary is fantastic, very happy with my trim and style and with my hair and scalp treatment.

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Good service

Chloe underwood
21st Jun 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Really nice salon, Gary provided excellent service and styled my hair really nice. Would go again

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Loved hair stylist Sarah

Jenny Prior
19th Jun 2025
5.0
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I can't select stylist as not on here. Sarah restyled my hair just in time for hot weather. Have rebooted to get colour done

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Perfect hair cut

Stephanie
5th Jun 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Fantastic cut, great style, great company with Gary. Such expertise and skill.

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Just the lift I needed!

Holly
21st May 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Outstanding as usual. Listened to, advised and superb cut as always. I’ll be back!

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Gary is great!

Abigail Simpson
20th May 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Friendly and knowledgeable - knew exactly what my hair needed and styled lovely.

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Best Hairdresser I’ve Ever Had

Louise
20th May 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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I have tricky. wavy, dry, frizzy hair and have struggled with it like you wouldn’t believe, my whole life.
I have been to some of the most expensive hairdressers and spent a fortune on products with little or no improvement.

I have now had 3 haircuts with Gary Wilde, who I just went to on the offchance- and can’t believe the difference!

He just instinctively knows what to do with it, really listens to what I want, and gets on with it with no fuss. Very talented and a lovely chap too.

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Emma Gourong
10th May 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Lovely haircut, my hair feels healthy again. Gary as always was a pleasure to talk to and i feel like I should go out now to show off my new Hair!

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Flawless Bob Cut – Highly Recommend!

Chelsea Harvey
8th May 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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I went in with longish hair and decided to go for a bob cut and I couldn’t be happier with the result! Gary was absolutely brilliant: professional, friendly, and clearly skilled. He talked me through each step of the process, explained how to style it, and really listened to what I wanted. I showed him a few photos and he nailed the look perfectly. This is honestly the best haircut I’ve ever had. I usually feel a bit nervous or unsure after a big change, but this time I felt instantly confident. Thank you Gary!

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Excellent

Anne
29th Apr 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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As always an excellent cut

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Wilde about hair

Kim Gaitskell
23rd Apr 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Love this salon, been having my hair cut for a while here , always get what you ask for and Gary is happy to give me advise if I ask for suggestions. Always come out very happy.

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Excellent service

Amber
18th Apr 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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He was very nice, cut and styled my hair perfectly. Extremely happy with the service

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Couldn’t be happiet

Yvonne Jacobs
7th Apr 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Wilde About Hair had been recommended to me by a friend. And I found myself finally booking because of an unexpected day off. To be honest I’m sorry I hadn’t become a customer until now. I am so happy with my cut and Gary was meticulous with my cut like no one has been before. Will be back in 3 months! Thank you Gary.

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Great haircut great service

Cornelius
21st Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Very friendly welcome, great haircut wonderful service. I’ve been coming to Wilde About Hair since they first opened and I wouldn’t go anywhere else

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Excellent cut and finish

Monica Townsend
14th Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Friendly welcome, and a really good cut and finish from Gary. Asked me what I wanted and did it, but also gave useful advice and tips. Very pleased, thank you.

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Good service

Jane
7th Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Good cut and blow dry and pleasant service.

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Highly recommended

Elspeth Gass
5th Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Consistently excellent styling. Such a good cut that keeps shape for months as it grows, requiring no time pressure to make monthly appointments, but simply top it up as and when convenient. Sound professional advice. You are in good hands with Gary. My confidence in Gary enabled me to outgrow an old style I’d maintained for many, many years to embrace a refreshing new look. Highly recommended. You are assured of personal attention and a warm welcome. Convenient location and well stocked with the latest magazines and aesthetic decor. Three cheers for Gary and his team!

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All good

David Fawcitt
4th Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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A much needed haircut today, a very pleasant a sociable visit with Gary and Libby

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Very Happy

Lavinia Wyllie
3rd Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Fabulous haircut today by Gary… very happy… listened to what I wanted and I can say it was the best haircut I’ve had in a long time… first time that Gary has cut my hair and I will definitely be back…

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Another great haircut

Michelle
1st Mar 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Best hairdressers in St Albans. Gary always cuts my hair perfectly and I always receive many compliments about my hair. Gary is friendly and the salon has a great atmosphere. Would not go anywhere else

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Maggi Thakur
15th Feb 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary is an absolute legend when it comes to curly hair! As a 15-year-old with wild curls, I’ve had my fair share of questionable haircuts—but not this time. Gary knew exactly what to do, shaping my curls perfectly without the dreaded frizz. He also gave me some amazing tips to keep my hair looking fresh. Super friendly, super skilled—if you have curly hair, go see Gary!

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Friendly, professional service in the heart of St Albans

Lucy
12th Feb 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary took time to understand what I want from a haircut and was careful to check out my current hair length, type and condition and asked questions about how I style it. He made suggestions to give it more movement and texture and was friendly throughout. I’m really pleased with the cut and feel confident that I’ll be able to style it several ways at home.

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Cut and blow dry

Anita
30th Jan 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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So pleased with my cut and blow dry.Gary brilliant.

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New haircut for new job

Miss Sandrine Kuentz
25th Jan 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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As usual, Gary has done a professional, outstanding and excellent work

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My first visit to Wilde about Hair

Philippa
15th Jan 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Was feeling very low having lost a lot of my hair due to being on medicine. Gary restored my confidence with a brilliant hair cut plus much needed and caring advice.
Will definitely return.

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Great Experience

L R
8th Jan 2025
Team Member: Gary
4.5
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Perfect experience- understood my hair, listened to what I wanted , did a great cut and style.

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Lovely salon

Bethany
3rd Jan 2025
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Super friendly, my hair looks and feels a million times better after a long time without a cut, and I received exactly what I asked for - will definitely return!

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Lovely styling & treatment

Sinéad Finnegan
27th Dec 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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My daughter is delighted with her restyle And treatment at the salon today. Thank you!

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A St Albans legend

Caroline Colton
17th Dec 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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An absolute gem and a true St Albans legend with years of experience behind him. He is one of the best hairdressers around. With a combination of skill, experience, and warmth, he makes every visit a pleasure. You always leave feeling like your best self—he’s a master of his craft and genuinely cares about his clients.

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Feeling fabulous!

Holly
11th Dec 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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As always I felt listened to and understood. Gary performed a miracle and I felt a decade younger and fabulous. Christmas party ready hair. Thank you!

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Wonderful service

Devyani Burleigh
7th Dec 2024
Team Member: Claire
5.0
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Really enjoyed by time at the salon and came out with a lovely haircut.

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Woodmansterne

Bella
5th Dec 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary is a lovely and very experienced hairdresser who I’ve been going to for many years. He’s very skilful and especially patient with my neurotic hair issues!

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Gary’s expertise shines through! Highly recommend

Brindha Karthikeyan
28th Nov 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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I had an appointment for a wash and finish today, and Gary did a fantastic job! He was incredibly friendly while maintaining a high level of professionalism throughout. I’m absolutely thrilled with the outcome—my hair looks and feels amazing. Thank you, Gary, for such an excellent experience! I’ll definitely be back.

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Childrens cut and finish

Jennifer
9th Nov 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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My daughters hair looks beautiful! She is very Happy and can't wait to book in again! Thank you so much.

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Excellent as ever

Ann Davies
6th Nov 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary and Claire are a great team - always give a superb professional service, discussing with me what I want and checking I am happy throughout the appointment and at the end. They have been looking after my hair for 20 years now & I have always been happy with the results! Wouldn’t go anywhere else!

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Cut and Blowdry

Samantha Godfrey
2nd Nov 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Went for a cut and blowdry this morning
Great service, lovely coffee and a head massage whilst having my hair washed which was bliss.
Gary talked me through every stage and the end result was exactly what I wanted. Really pleased. Will definitely recommend and come again. Thank you 😊

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Haircare

Con McCarthy
12th Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary has been cutting my hair for over 20 years. Gary always does a brilliant job, Always delighted. There is always a warm friendly welcome. Thank you.

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Women’s Haircut

Rebecca
12th Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Delighted with my haircut. It was great to have a discussion concerning what would work for my hair type. The advice received was accurate and I am really pleased with the end result. Thank you.

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Hair cut

Anonymous
7th Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0

Very happy with my hair cut. I will be coming back as a Clint. Thank you Gary.

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Wash and blow dry

Anonymous
5th Oct 2024
5.0

A lovely bright salon, very welcoming staff. This was my first visit and Gary did exactly what I asked for. I was very happy with the end result and would have no hesitation in availing of his services when I'm next in the area.

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Initial hair appointment - total resume after 12+ months

Anonymous
3rd Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0

Excellent appointment- the salon was great and Gary was edcellent

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Excellent

Carole G
1st Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Once again a great hair cut from Gary! Just what I wanted and I am very pleased. I have never been disappointed in numerous visits over the years. It's a lovely bright, clean salon with a nice atmosphere. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend it.

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Thank You!

Sarah Stuart
1st Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Once again I’m delighted with my haircut, thank you Gary.

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Great hair cut in related atmosphere

Kez
1st Oct 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Thankyou Gary for a great haircut in a new and very relaxing environment! Always trusted hands to put your hair into!

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Amazing

Libby
9th Sep 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Amazing as always, Gary always knows exactly what I want even when I’m not the best at describing it!

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Great

Lynn
3rd Sep 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Excellent haircut for my son

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Great hair

Stephanie
29th Aug 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Gary has been my stylist for the last 10 years. Always a fantastic cut. Great style. I'm always sooo pleased. Loving the new salon.

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10 stars

Maggi
20th Aug 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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Simply love my hair. 🙏🏼

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Cut, colour and Tint

Antonia Russo
15th Aug 2024
4.0
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Was not advised on costs

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Fab Hairdressers

Rebecca
10th Aug 2024
Team Member: Gary
5.0
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I’ve been to various hairdressers over the years and this is the only establishment that has made me feel truly comfortable from the offset. Yes, the new site may be a tad smaller than the previous one, but it’s a lovely chilled, relaxing space. I’m in safe hands with Gary as he always knows exactly what to do with my hair when I don’t. As an added bonus the chat and sense of humour are pretty good too.

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