The Chapel Hairdressers - Tunbridge Wells

Chapel Place, Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, TN1 1YQ

About us

The Chapel Tunbridge Wells Hair Salon is tucked off Chapel Place within the stunning 19th Century Baptist Chapel. Set over 3 floors, it’s an inspiring,creative space dedicated to beautiful hair care, that looks + feels amazing.

Each Appointment is totally tailored. Rather than a one size fits all price list, the Appointments are bespoke, so you’ll pay for only what you need. The time and price is agreed upon booking with no hidden charges.

Established in 1997, The Chapel dare to do things differently - truly looking after each individual Guest by our team of highly skilled, creative Stylists.

The Chapel invites you to book in for a New Guests conversation (no charge) to meet your Stylist so you can talk, be yourself and start your hair journey.

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Opening hours

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

Services

Hair

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Mike Lees
23rd Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Good guidance before a good cut. Interesting conversation during the cut

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Alex van der Laak
23rd Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Great Haircut!

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Great as always

Anne Holwell
22nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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A great haircut and an enjoyable experience - everyone is friendly and welcoming. Kirsty is not only an excellent stylist, but also delightful to talk to.

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22 Jan 2026

Gennie
22nd Jan 2026
Team Member: Ian
5.0
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Ian always provides top quality cut and colour. He listens to what I want and delivers a brilliant cut/colour and relaxing visit. I would pay just for the head massage!

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May
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Symon
5.0

Amazing 10/10 as usual
Symon you are the best .

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Jan
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: James
4.5

I was very pleased with my colour and blow dry. James also cuts very well and is always pleasant.
Please would you consider making a more comfortable facility for washing hair downstairs in the Salon, with an adjustable more comfortable chair, more suitable basin (I had water down the back of my neck) and warm water.At present the water is either very hot or cold. The lighting is poor. I fractured my wrist falling on ice recently and could not manage two flights of stairs. I am sure there must be others in TW who use it and would appreciate an upgrade too . Thankyou.

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Excellent

Dee
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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As always, an excellent cut by Alex, very happy.

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Someone understands my hair!

Ellie Wilding
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

I have been struggling with my hair for ages and it has felt heavy and dry and hard to handle (think Hagrid). My appointment with Sarah today has changed how my hair feels on my head and I’ve seen natural curls and waves for the first time in years! Feels like someone finally understands my hair <3

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My hair

Helen
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0

Kirsty has looked after me so well for many years now, especially recently when I lost my hair to chemotherapy. Right from the early days when my hair started to come back, she cut it so cleverly to make it look styled from the start. Since then she has coloured it and now I have the "old me" back. She understands my hair so well. She's become a friend, so, long may she stay!

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Great 👍🏼

Karrie Easter
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Lovely friendly chap and really happy with the cut and style. Would recommend.

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Justine Lomas
21st Jan 2026
Team Member: Beckie
5.0
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I always have a great experience with Beckie. She takes the time to listen to what I want and makes sure the treatment enhances both my natural hair colour and skin tone. The results are always very natural looking and healthy. Beckie’s attention to detail, honest feedback, professionalism, and care throughout my time with her always makes the experience both relaxed and enjoyable and I wouldn’t trust my colour with anyone else. Highly recommend!

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Very Happy

Caroline Burley
20th Jan 2026
Team Member: James
5.0
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I had a new style so as always it takes some getting used to , but the more I live with it, the more I like it and appreciate the skill in the cutting. Very happy. Thank you!

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Thank you Callum!

Hannah Tebay
20th Jan 2026
Team Member: Callum
5.0
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Callum is very friendly & listens to what I would like him to do with my hair. Always professional & and always happy with my cut & colour. Thank you Callum.

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Karyn Amaro
17th Jan 2026
Team Member: Clare
5.0
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As always, a fantastic experience with Claire. She has a great manner with customers, is always upbeat and cheery and very good with my hair. I know I'm in a safe pair of hands with her, and she is the reason I keep coming back to The Chapel.

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Doug
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Top job and a total pleasure as always

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Perfect - as always!

Anne
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Clare
5.0
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Very enjoyable and relaxing appointment with the lovely Clare. Always happy with the results of my appointment!

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holly roberts
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Nina
5.0
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I love my haircut! Nina understood what I wanted immediately and completely delivered, even making sure to diffuse my hair and explain how I can do it myself. She was also an absolute pleasure to talk to during the appointment.

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Great hairstyle

Fiona Sturrock
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Lovely experience as always, I left feeling marvellous

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Very happy

Irene Fell
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Another lovely time at the salon.
Everyone smiled which is a bonus.
Happy with my cut looking forward to return!!!

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Never fails to work magic

Sarah A
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah is so gifted, she seems to instinctively know what I need and everytime works incredible magic.

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Tunbridge Wells

Thank you Sarah for your most wonderful review and kind words. It was a joy for Sarah to receive it. Enjoy your beautiful hair, we look forward to seeing you in May.

With our best wishes
// olivia

“A great salon and experience.”

Nilay
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Pietro
5.0

Pietro,
Mamma Mia… While I was talking to Symon about my hair, I mentioned that I needed a cut — but not a simple, straight one. I explained that I was looking for a creative cut with a distinctive style, done by a true specialist, and he recommended you. What a perfect recommendation that was.
I am someone who knows exactly what I want when it comes to my hair, and I am quite determined (and stubborn). I don’t like things easily, because I have seen and experienced many very good haircuts. For a long time, I hadn’t been able to find someone who delivers that same level of expert-quality cutting — until I met you.
Thank you so much for patiently listening to me and giving me exactly the cut I wanted with true expertise. I’m already looking forward to seeing you again for my next haircut — you’re amazing.
You are very successful and truly an expert in your field. I can highly recommend you for hair cutting.
I would like to sincerely thank him and all his team members. I have already happily booked my second appointment, and I am already looking forward to seeing you again.
I also can’t help but mention that the refreshments offered while waiting and during the hair treatment are truly wonderful — they make you feel amazing, and everyone is very respectful.
Tiger Green, you are also someone who does your job exceptionally well. Checking on clients’ satisfaction when making reservations and before they leave is a great courtesy, and your willingness to help is wonderful.
From my first experience, I realised that I was not mistaken — this is truly a salon I can highly recommend.
Thank you all.
Kind regards,
Nilay

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“A great salon and experience.”

Anonymous
16th Jan 2026
Team Member: Symon
5.0

Dear The Chapel Hairdresser, Tunbridge Wells,
When I went for my first consultation, from the moment I walked through the door I was warmly welcomed. They immediately took my coat, hosted me in a comfortable area, offered me their wonderful healthy drinks, and within a very short time
Symon May, came over and introduced himself. After a great conversation, I knew that he understood both me and what I wanted for my hair, and we booked an appointment.
My appointment took place two days ago. I would like to point out that my hair is not easy to work with at all; I truly need a hairdresser and colour specialist who knows exactly what they are doing. Symon did not disappoint me in any way. He took care of my hair with great attention, professionalism, and experience, and the result was fantastic.
Regards
Nilay

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Tunbridge Wells

Dear Nilay

Everyone here at The Chapel Tunbridge Wells wanted to say a huge thank you for taking the time to share your most incredible reflections and recommendation.

Hearing how your time with us felt is just the best, which sums up everything we care very deeply about.

It's such a huge leap of faith to try a new salon, and not one, but two Stylists. You sum up Symon and Pietro's craftsmanship and personality so brilliantly. And the shout out to all the team, and Tiger Green whose care and attention to detail makes us who we are.

Thank you again for your kindness and for spreading the word on what its really like here.

We are so looking to welcoming you back in April.
Enjoy your beautiful hair // with our best wishes, olivia

Great head massage and blue dry

Sue
15th Jan 2026
Team Member: Nina
5.0
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Charming and helpful- I left feeling great!

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Anne Foster
15th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah makes me feel she totally understands my hair problems and is encouraging and I like her cut, she is very good.

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Hannah
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: James
5.0
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James is amazing! I would never go anywhere else

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Relaxing experience

Laura Hood
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ian
5.0
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I just went for a wash and blow dry and it was a lovely, relaxing experience. Ian does the best head massages and my hair looks really perfect now.

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Hair and style

Anonymous
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: Elsie
4.5

Excellent service, as always.

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Warm welcome

Helen
14th Jan 2026
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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I have been coming to the Chapel for many years but today I had the warmest welcome from all the team. Everyone is usually very friendly but today the service from everyone was exceptional.
Great haircut as always from Kirsty.

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Kate Littlefield
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Clare
5.0

Great hairstyle. Great colour, brilliant as ever!

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Marisha kenny
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Excellent many thanks

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Super scissor skills

Helen
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Kirsty
5.0
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As always Kirsty worked her magic and transformed a rather dull rainy day into a cheerful positive day. Her scissor skills are so good. My hair was looking heavy and dull as it is not been feeling too well and I left with a great lively cut which lifted my spirits.
Kirsty really knows how to see what will work and always gets it right for me.

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Marysia kenny
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Excellent many thannks

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Great haircut

Ros Briggs
13th Jan 2026
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex always takes the time to listen to any issues I’ve been having with my hair and comes up with a solution.

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Excellent

Alison Gibson
11th Jan 2026
Team Member: Pietro
4.5
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Always friendly. Listens carefully and provides an excellent cut which grows out really well. Skilled withlayering very fine hair.

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Great as always

Elizabeth
10th Jan 2026
Team Member: Beckie
4.5
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Always friendly, knowledgeable and accommodating. Very happy with my hair (even if it was over 8 months since my last one!)

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Scilla
10th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ian
4.0
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Very good blow dry but have never paid so much for one even in lindon

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Amazing experience

Avelina
9th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ola
5.0
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I had an amazing experience with my cut, blow dry, and style. Ola was very professional, attentive, and really took the time to understand what I wanted. The cut was precise and flattering, the blow dry gave my hair great volume and smoothness, and the final style was beautifully finished and long-lasting. I left the salon feeling confident and refreshed. I will definitely recommend her for my friends!

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Rhys is amazing

Rebecca Rothwell
9th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Rhys is a brilliant hairdresser! He’s great at listening and translating your ideas into the style you want, he’s also really fun to chat to. A great guy. Thank you!

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Fabulous

Aly Colman
9th Jan 2026
Team Member: Callum
5.0
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Wonderful experience. Great stylist and an overall excellent appointment.

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Colour snd cut

Lesley Baron
9th Jan 2026
Team Member: Elsie
5.0
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Very professional and engaging as usual. Tiger was very helpful with new colour patch rules

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Carole trapnell
8th Jan 2026
Team Member: Rhys
5.0
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Nice friendly chap and did a good cut.

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Time to unwind

Carole Wanless
8th Jan 2026
Team Member: James
4.5
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James isn't overly chatty when cutting my hair, but that doesn't matter because I know that by the time he has finished I will feel so much better than when I first walked into the salon. He takes great care when cutting my hair and I always know I'm in safe hands.

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Fiona
8th Jan 2026
Team Member: Leticia
4.5
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Leticia has been cutting and colouring my hair for a few years. I have always had a good cut and her knowledge about colouring is spot on. She is very talented and achieves a very natural looking colour.
Always a nice atmosphere.

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Impressed and happy

Lynne
8th Jan 2026
Team Member: Sarah
4.5
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The Chapel is unlike any salon I've experienced. It has a level of individuality that, to be honest, is a little unnerving when you first arrive because it's so unfamiliar: the lack of exterior signage, the expansive, galleried open space, and the absence of any hairdressing happening in front of you! But there's also a genuine and quietly generous welcome from the staff, which put me instantly at ease. This was my first appointment with Sarah and I'll definitely return: she understands curly hair, she has great insights into style and management, and I really liked her calm and reassuring manner. I felt comfortable, valued, and understood. And left with my hair dressed in a way I was extremely happy with. Thank you.

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Response from The Chapel Hairdressers - Tunbridge Wells

Dear Lynne

Thank you so much for taking the time to share your thoughts via SalonSpy after your first visit to us. We really appreciate you sharing your reflections, which are so insightful and brilliant for us as a team to read and understand.
We wished to follow up on your feedback on the Cutting Room. The change of atmosphere is very distinct and we’re sorry that it felt clinical, rather than welcoming. We wish to give all our Guests the feeling of air and space from their chair with a view out into the room and mirror reflections bouncing back the big space the idea of you feeling like you are the only one in the building.

We’re grateful you entrusted us with your hair and are very happy to hear that it was en pointe.
Thank you again.
With our best wishes
Olivia

Hair cut and blow dry

Alex Wright
8th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ola
5.0
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Ola did the most amazing job and her service was incredibly!

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Wonderful as always

Sue
7th Jan 2026
Team Member: Elsie
5.0
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Elsie is a wonderful stylist, a real artist. I never leave disappointed. She is attentive to what I want style wise and always manages to pull it off. Today I attended with a bad back and she really couldn’t have done more to make sure I was comfortable.

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Another Fab Cut

Nicola Clarke
7th Jan 2026
Team Member: Pietro
5.0

Back at The Chapel today and another fab cut from Pietro. A warm welcome and v friendly atmosphere always, too. 10/10.

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Routine cut and dry

Pam Dymond
6th Jan 2026
Team Member: Clare
5.0
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Always a pleasant welcome with offer of drink. Clare knows what I like and treats me as an individual with cheerful conversation.

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Anonymous
6th Jan 2026
Team Member: Ola
5.0

Ola is the Chapel’s little ray of sunshine. She has done my roots and a blow dry today, all beautifully and skilfully done.

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Claire
6th Jan 2026
Team Member: Orla
5.0
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Absolutely love my haircut. Very professional and friendly.
The only thing I would say is it was absolutely freezing in there today and I hate being cold 🤣
If anyone else needs models for anything I'd definitely love to come back thoroughly enjoyed it 😀

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