The Hair Academy IOW LTD

9 Birmingham Road, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7BH

About us

The Hair Academy IOW is a cornerstone of the Cowes, providing clients with professional hair and beauty treatments and courses.

When you visit The Hair Academy IOW for hair or beauty treatments, you can expect a 5-Star salon experience which is achieved by the team committing to a set of client promises:

To provide a warm welcome into a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, to make you feel at home.
To give you an honest and professional consultation.
To provide you with the best styling and personal home care advice.
To continue the development of our skills and knowledge.
To respect you, your time, and your health.
To always invite you back to see us. THE Hair Academy IOW takes great pride in never being satisfied and always pushing to improve. This outlook extends from their services, through to the team and into the salon itself.

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Opening hours

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

Services

Hair
Nails
Beauty
Face
Body

Our work

Reviews

4.94
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Great Service

Miss Kerry Day
22nd Jul 2026
Team Member: Libby
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Libby for a while now, and I wouldn’t go anywhere else. Libby always listens to what I want and takes the time to make sure I leave happy. I absolutely love my new colour—it’s exactly what I was hoping for! Lucy also took the time to check that I was happy with everything before I left, which was such a lovely touch. The whole team are friendly, professional, and always makes me feel welcome. I always leave feeling amazing. Highly recommend!

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Last minute express cut

Jill Harrison
21st Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Very grateful to be fitted in, as a walk in. Express cut with Lucy, very happy! Thank you x

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Great service very pleased with the result

Ms Christine Ford
21st Jul 2026
Team Member: Maisie
5.0
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Hair had grown a lot so required extra work for Maisie, which she sorted in her usual unflappable way.

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Great service

Erica Williams
21st Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Lucy was very friendly and very helpful to offer advice regarding issues I am currently having with my hair.

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Roots and refresh

Carole Mckerracher
19th Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Charlotte always know what to do!

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Natalie Morley
18th Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Very lovely experience. Charlotte pays attention to detail & is very competent & a lovely lady

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Maria French
18th Jul 2026
Team Member: Deb
5.0
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Brilliant as usual, excellent cut and always a professional and happy manner

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Always good

Mrs Penny Maclean
18th Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Lovely atmosphere in the salon. Welcoming and friendly. Charlotte is always a pleasure to share some time with

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My experience

Margot Sanderson
18th Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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I havenbeen a client of the Hair Academy.for Many years and wouldn't
dream of going elsewhere

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Lovely lady

Su Dunn
17th Jul 2026
Team Member: Deb
5.0
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Perfect advice and taken care off beautifully. Thank you

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Anonymous
17th Jul 2026
5.0

Love the way my hair is cut.
Always leave feeling/looking lovely

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Shirley Ludlow
17th Jul 2026
Team Member: Alana
5.0
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Just what I wanted

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Very pleased

Sheila Bates
16th Jul 2026
Team Member: Libby
5.0
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I am very pleased with my cut

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Good

Stephanie Lambert
15th Jul 2026
5.0
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Good.

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New start

Shirley Story
15th Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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Very pleasurable experience. It was so nice to find an experienced hairdresser,

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First appointment

Mrs Lynne Garne
14th Jul 2026
Team Member: Maisie
5.0
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I was very pleased, both with the outcome for my hair and with the friendly and helpful attitude of Maisie and her colleagues.

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Highlights cut

Debbie Simms
14th Jul 2026
Team Member: Mollie
5.0
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Excellent

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Very satisfied customer

Heather Gregory
13th Jul 2026
Team Member: Maisie
4.5
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A friendly and enjoyable experience.

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Nice atmosphere

Caroline Miller
12th Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Thank you Charlotte always friendly and excellent stylist x

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Excellent

Kat Montagu
11th Jul 2026
Team Member: Deb
5.0
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Debbie is professional, skilful and very caring. Absolutely love having my hair done by her.

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New Client

Sarah Jones
10th Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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So happy with my appointment from start to finish.
Lucy is so friendly and knew exactly what I needed. Will definitely be back to see her again!

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Talented and friendly hairstylist

Kay Howard
10th Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0

Lucy is such a brilliant stylist and always suggests different ways of helping with cut and colour too.
She is so easy to talk to and has become not only my fab hairdresser, but someone who I call a friend too.
Thanks Lucy. Xxx

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Satisfied

Lomi Rajenas
9th Jul 2026
Team Member: Deb
5.0
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Iam very happy the style of my new hair cut.

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Superb advice, excellent service.

Anonymous
9th Jul 2026
5.0

I told the stylist what my vision was and she gave me excellent advice in service of my hair goals. She was knowledgeable and had a very experienced hand with my type of hair and the issues it had.

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Full head colour

Helen Spink
8th Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0

I have been coming to see Lucy now for about 4 months and I’m so glad I did. She put me at ease straight away and has worked her magic on my near black box dye hair and got me to a much lighter brown with caramel/blonde highlights. I’m able to start finally liking my hair again. The whole team are all so lovely and I look forward to every visit.

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Mrs Kay Huxham
8th Jul 2026
Team Member: Mollie
5.0
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I enjoyed having it done and the result is very good

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Mrs Kay Huxham
8th Jul 2026
Team Member: Mollie
5.0
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I enjoyed having it done and the result is very good

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Colour , cut and blow dry

Katrina Dudley
7th Jul 2026
Team Member: Alana
5.0
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Amazing colour , cut and blow dry … always is 🩷 ⭐️ 👌and lovely chats too!

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Messy dry hair fixed

Claire Higgins
6th Jul 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0
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I had my appointment today to have a few inchs off. Lucy was very friendly and did a great job cutting my dead hair. My hair looks lovely feels so light, soft and fresh ready for my trip. I will definitely be back.

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Happy hair!

Mrs Stacey Steele
5th Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Another wonderful experience at The Hair Academy. Charlotte and the team are always so lovely and friendly, but also very professional. I love visiting and always leave incredibly happy with my hair.

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Colour and cut

Victoria Pearl
4th Jul 2026
Team Member: Angel
5.0
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Lovely colour and good advice from Angel today just what I wanted. And my cut was good too. Makes me feel really good. Thanks.

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Always a pleasure

Helen Parry
4th Jul 2026
Team Member: Deb
5.0
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Always friendly, efficient service. Excellent hair cut by super experienced stylist.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Helen,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are so happy to hear that you had a positive experience at our salon.

We are especially happy to hear that you were satisfied with your hair cut! We think that our team's experience and expertise is what sets us apart from other salons.

Thank you again for your kind words and for choosing our salon. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Haircut and blowdry

Mrs Margaret Baxter
2nd Jul 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Excellent haircut as usual with Charlotte. I appreciate her attention to detail and efficiency. Thank you Charlotte.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Margaret,

Thank you so much for your kind review!

We are delighted to hear that you had another excellent haircut with Charlotte. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to her. The team strives to provide top-notch services to all our clients and we are thrilled to know that Charlotte's attention to detail and efficiency met your expectations.

Thank you for choosing The Hair Academy and we are looking forward to welcoming you back for your next appointment.

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Hair cut & finish

Mrs Susan Evans
1st Jul 2026
Team Member: Libby
5.0
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Yet another excellent hair cut again with Libby, who is delightful 😍.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Susan,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review!

We are glad to hear that you had another great experience with Libby, she truly is a talented stylist. We will make sure to pass along your kind words to her. Thank you for choosing our salon and we look forward to seeing you again soon!

Warmly,
The Hair Academy

Lovely Hairdressers

Abbie Edgington
30th Jun 2026
Team Member: Angel
5.0
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I only decide to get my hair cut once a year and Angel is the reason I keep coming back, lovely staff, felt listened to and leaves me and my hair feeling so much better. Definitely recommend and will continue to keep coming back.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Abbie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and that Angel was able to make you feel listened to and leave you with beautiful hair.

We take pride in our friendly staff and we are happy to know that it made a positive impact on your visit. Rest assured that we will continue to provide excellent service to all our clients.

Thank you for recommending us, it means a lot to us. We look forward to seeing you again!

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Half head highlights and toner

Lou Marsh
30th Jun 2026
Team Member: Angel
5.0
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My experience with angel is always good, im so happy with my hair it looks lovely thankyou

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Lou,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are thrilled to hear that you had a good experience with Angel and that you are happy with the way your hair looks. We always strive to provide our clients with the best service possible and we are glad that we were able to meet your expectations.

We truly appreciate your support and kind words. It means a lot to us and we hope to see you again soon.

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Haircut

Linda Sullivan
29th Jun 2026
5.0
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wonderful treatment

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Linda,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! We are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful treatment with us.

We appreciate your kind words and we hope to see you again soon for another pampering session. Thank you for choosing us and for your support!

Best Regards,
The Hair Academy

Highlights

Carol Chapman
28th Jun 2026
Team Member: Libby
5.0
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So chuffed with my highlights!, Libbys advice on what would look nice was completely right. Thankyou Libby and Angel, love my hair again!

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Carol,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We are delighted to hear that you are so pleased with your highlights and that Libby and Angel were able to make your hair look amazing.

We truly appreciate your feedback and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Kind regards,
The Hair Academy

Very happy

Pauline Thomas
28th Jun 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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Brilliant

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Pauline,

Thank you so much for leaving us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a brilliant experience at our salon. Our team takes great pride in providing top-notch service to all of our clients.

We are so grateful for your kind words and we can't thank you enough for choosing to visit us!

Warmly,
The Hair Academy

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Cara Rowley
27th Jun 2026
Team Member: Maisie
5.0

She was knowledgeable and very friendly

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Cara,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a positive experience.
We truly appreciate your kind words and will make sure to pass them along to Maisie. We are always here to help with any of your hair needs and look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Excellent

Chandimani Undugodage
26th Jun 2026
Team Member: Libby
5.0
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Libby was brilliant. I love my haircut.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Chandimani,

Thank you so much for your lovely review! We're thrilled to hear that you had suc a great experience with us and that you love your new haircut. Our team always strives to provide top-notch services and we're glad to know that Libby was able to give you a fantastic haircut.

If you need anything else or would like to book another appointment, please don't hesitate to reach out to us. We would love to see you again and make sure you leave with a big smile on your face.

Thank you for choosing The Hair Academy and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

Cheers,
The Hair Academy

Infomative session

Shirley Ryan
25th Jun 2026
Team Member: charlotte
4.5
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Due to my experience with chemo I was lucky not to lose my hair.Just thinning.Charlotte explained to me that I çan try a combination of products to help restore my hair
Explained how I should use it.Bought the trio of products and have started using them.Very pleased and happy with Charlottes recommendations.
My hair was also very well cut and styled.Thank you.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Shirley,

Thank you for your kind review.

We are so glad to hear that Charlotte was able to help you with your hair restoration journey and that you are happy with the products she recommended. We understand how difficult the experience with chemo can be, and we are grateful to have been a part of your hair care routine.

We are also pleased to hear that you were happy with your haircut and styling, but we do hope we can look into your concerns about the pricing of our products. One of our team will look into this and be in touch soon.

We look forward to seeing you again and wish you all the best on your hair care journey.

Sincerely,
The Hair Academy

Perfect me-time !

Pearl Gatehouse
25th Jun 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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From the latest mags (although no long wait), the essential air conditioning and relaxing hairwash with head massage to a perfect cut and conversation with Charlotte.
Perfect me-time !

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Pearl,

Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review. We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your me-time with us. Charlotte is definitely one of our top stylists, and we are thrilled that you had a great experience with her.

Once again, thank you for choosing The Hair Academy. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Excellent

Sarah Clarke
25th Jun 2026
Team Member: Alana
5.0
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Excellent service as usual. Alana is the best stylist I have ever had, she listens to what I want, and is an expert at her job. The salon itself is always very welcoming and friendly

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Sarah,

Thank you for your lovely review! We are delighted to hear that you had another excellent experience with us. It means a lot to us that you trust our salon to provide you with top-notch service.

We are also delighted to hear that Alana is your go-to stylist. It's important to us that our clients feel heard and understood, and we are glad that Alana excels in this area. We will make sure to pass along your compliments to her.

Thank you for mentioning our welcoming and friendly atmosphere. We strive to create a warm and inviting environment for all our clients, and it's always nice to hear that our efforts are appreciated.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Best wishes,
The Hair Academy

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Marie
24th Jun 2026
Team Member: Lucy
5.0

Excellent service by Lucy who is very knowledgeable, expérienced and thorough.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Marie,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We're delighted to hear that you had an excellent experience with Lucy. We always strive to provide our clients with knowledgeable, experienced, and thorough service, so it's fantastic to know that Lucy was able to deliver this for you.

We will be sure to pass along your kind words to her. We hope to see you again soon!

Warmly,
The Hair Academy

Perfection!

Paula Ward
23rd Jun 2026
Team Member: Angel
4.5
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Angel is always calm and considerate, listening carefully to ensure we agree on any decisions and checking I am happy as we go along. She remembers I need to block my ears, supplying cotton wool at the basin and continuously seeks ways to provide an even better service. I am very happy with my hair and the service provided!

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hey Paula,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us this lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Angel. We are very lucky to have her as a part of our team.

We are delighted that you felt heard and cared for during your visit. Our team always strives to ensure our clients are happy with their hair and the overall service we provide. It's great to know that we are meeting that goal.

We really appreciate your feedback, and we look forward to seeing you again soon. Until then, take care!

Best,
The Hair Academy

Excellent impression

Anna Marie
19th Jun 2026
Team Member: Angel
5.0
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Very attractive and beautifully designed salon with very comfortable facilities. High grade products too. Angel is lovely and she carefully listened to my requirements. The results were excellent and I was very pleased. I am not often in Cowes, so I'll not be a regular user, but I highly recommend both the salon and the stylist.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Anna Marie,

Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to leave a review. We're glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience at our salon and were pleased with the results.

Our team is dedicated to providing excellent service, and offering our clients top-quality products is part of it, so we're happy this came across during your visit. It's a shame we won't have the pleasure of seeing you regularly, but we're grateful for your recommendation and hope to see you again whenever you're in Cowes.

Best regards,
The Hair Academy

Amazing service

Nia Kurian
19th Jun 2026
Team Member: Angel
4.5
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Great service, and a wonderful haircut done by Angel

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Nia,

Thank you so much for leaving us such a lovely review! We are thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us and loved your new haircut with Angel. Our team takes great pride in providing exceptional service, and we are happy to hear that we met your expectations.

We appreciate you taking the time to share your feedback, and we hope to see you again soon.

Best regards, The Hair Academy

The Hair Academy

Margot Sanderson
19th Jun 2026
Team Member: charlotte
5.0
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As always a first class experience. I wouldn't dream of going anywhere else x

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Margot,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a kind review!

We are thrilled to hear that you can be confident you will receive a first-class experience with us. We pride ourselves on providing top-notch services, and it means the world to us that you wouldn't dream of going anywhere else.

We truly appreciate your loyalty and can't wait to see you again.

Take care! The Hair Academy

Angel is amazing.

Jan Fletcher
18th Jun 2026
Team Member: Angel
5.0
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Angel is so friendly and patient, a real credit to the team. She advises & helps when I have no idea what I actually want (!) and always a with a smile. She puts me at ease and I have complete confidence in her.

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Response from The Hair Academy IOW LTD

Hi Jan,

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a kind review. We are thrilled to hear that you had such a positive experience with Angel. We pride ourselves on having a friendly and patient team, so it's great to know that it has not gone unnoticed.

It's wonderful to hear that Angel was able to guide you and put you at ease during your visit. We truly appreciate your trust and confidence in her skills.

We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Warm regards,
The Hair Academy