Michael Richards

4.96
95 Penshurst Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk, IP3 8GD

About us

Whether it’s the aroma of the freshly ground coffee or the friendly smiles that greet you as you walk in the salon, you’ll know you’re in a place where you can relax and feel comfortable when you arrive at Michael Richards Hairdressing in Ipswich.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 09:00 - 19:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 21:00
Thursday 09:00 - 19:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00
Saturday By Appointment Only
Sunday Closed

Reviews

4.96
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New look!

Clare Everett
8th Sep 2025
5.0
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I am very pleased with the high/low lights in my hair that I had done last week. I am so glad that I finally decided to have them done. Louise time and trouble deciding on the colours and also consulted Sarah and Alex about this. A great result!

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Fabulous

Graham Spicer
6th Sep 2025
5.0
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First class service every time 👍

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Excellent service

Sheila Brighten
5th Sep 2025
5.0
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Sarah cut and coloured my hair beautifully. She advised me on altering my hairstyle and I’m very pleased with the result. All other staff were attentive, polite and kind. Worth every penny!

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Beautiful haircut

Laura Smith
3rd Sep 2025
5.0

Alex cut my daughter’s hair that is below her waist. She took so much care and did a lovely job, she’s really happy, thank you xx

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Sherri Kingham
30th Aug 2025
5.0
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lovely salon, ladies realy made me feel very welcome very pleased with the service would recommend X

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Fantastic hairdresser

Chris Morton
28th Aug 2025
5.0
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Had yet another amazing visit. This time just for roots but as always I was pampered with hot chocolate and brilliant knowledge on the colouring that works best on my greying hair. I’m always stressed at hairdressers but Sarah makes me feel calm and relaxed. Love my hair. Thank you xx

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Cut n colour.

Gloria Fulcher
28th Aug 2025
5.0
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Sarah did my hair today, and I came away feeling a million dollars 🥰. She cut and coloured and made my curly hair look amazing. Thanks Sarah xx 😘

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Valerie Colquhoun
28th Aug 2025
5.0
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Brilliant thank you

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Cut and scrunch!

Lynne Grimes
28th Aug 2025
5.0
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Fab as usual thank you Sarah.

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Cut and scrunch!

Lynne Grimes
28th Aug 2025
5.0
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Fab as usual thank you Sarah.

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Holistic Wash and Blowdry!!

Sheryll Landles
26th Aug 2025
5.0
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Amazing, holistic me time, spent at Michael Richards today with Sarah. Beautifully clean and stylish interior, with a welcoming Aura as I arrived.
My hair care was client - centred and perfectly achieved.... can't wait until my next visit!

For those who welcome some me time, in a stylish, client- centred environment.....pop into Michael Richards, you won't be disappointed!

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My six weekly visit

Angela Williams
26th Aug 2025
5.0
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Usual welcome from Sarah and the team, beverage offered. Have been coming here for several years now and can't recommend it enough

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First Class Salon

Helen Smith
23rd Aug 2025
5.0
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I have been using Michael Richards for many years it is a professional, friendly salon that offers great customer service. Alex is a true star her advice regarding my hair colour was spot on & her blow drying technique/styling is second to none! She is conscientious, knowledgeable & skilled at her craft! Great salon, great team!!

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Son’s haircut

Rana Shafy
23rd Aug 2025
5.0
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My son is pleased with this recent haircut done by Louise. He has always preferred his haircuts to be done at Michael Richards with Louise.

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The BEST

Caroline Wootton
22nd Aug 2025
5.0
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I am a long standing regular customer would never go anywhere else. Everything is always spot on from initial consultation, colour cut. I trust Sarah with anything. Always a lovely experience from the minute you step in.

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FAB as usual

Karen Hayler-Smith
22nd Aug 2025
5.0
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Relaxing .social coffee ! Oh abd an absolutely fab haircut

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Excellent as ever

Amanda
21st Aug 2025
5.0
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I have always had such a good, thoroughly professional experience with Louise and the team.

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Always the best

Nikki Sapsed
21st Aug 2025
5.0
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I have been going to Michael Richards for quite a few years now. Alex never fails to impress, and my hair is always left looking and feeling amazing! Everyone at the salon is extremely friendly which adds to the whole experience.

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Great cut, as usual.

Anne M
21st Aug 2025
5.0
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Louise has been cutting my hair for years now and it is always great.

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Colour and curls!

Laura Smith
20th Aug 2025
5.0
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Thank you Sarah for my lovely refreshed colour and bouncy curls!

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Lovely place

Jan Stapleton
15th Aug 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0

Service and attention to detail is very excellent

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Cut and blow dry.

Claire Wilson
6th Aug 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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A great cut & blow dry as usual! Great service.
Thank you.

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Brilliant as always

Bria Delaney
6th Aug 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0
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I’ve been going to Michael Richards for years and they never disappoint they always do a great job and lovely cup of coffee

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Salon Supreme!

Richard Samson
6th Aug 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0
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A pleasure as always, exiting looking as good as could be achieved!
Thanks Louise for running a great salon with the best colleagues - & delicious cappuccino too!

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Top class

Anonymous
6th Aug 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0

Top class

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Simply the Best

Sharon Hatcher
5th Aug 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Hair looking fab thank you. Made welcome as always thank you

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Happy customer

Siobhan Cifelli
5th Aug 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex is just amazing. I’m so happy with my colour. She really listen and got it just right. Thank you!

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Louise Smith
3rd Aug 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0
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Excellent hair appointment for a cut and colour. today, Lovely refreshments, professional service great experience thank you.

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Cath McDonald
31st Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0

Very pleased as always

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David Fowler
30th Jul 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0
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Fantastic

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Angela Gregg
29th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex has been my stylist for many years, even before joining yourselves. She knows my hair type, she recommends didn’t styles, colours, treatment & her judgement is always spot on. All the staff are lovely, polite & keep the coffee flowing, well done all.

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Wonderful treatment

Sheila Brighten
24th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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As usual my and my husband’s hair were expertly cut and in my case also coloured. The salon is comfortable, with coffee and very polite staff. Definitely recommend

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Fabulous

Graham Spicer
24th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Another perfect haircut, could not be happier. Also love the coffee 👌

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Best ever........

Sally Norfolk
24th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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What can I say, a pleasure as always to visit. Have been a regular customer for many years now and it is always a lovely experience with Sarah and the team.....can't praise them enough, so friendly and welcoming, just the best......

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Trust and Professionalism

Jamie Boyce
23rd Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Started with a free haircut won in a prize draw by my wife years ago and been going back ever since. I have a mans cut and style and always get compliments from men which speaks volumes. Get on very well with Alex and I leave my hair in her capable hands, she cares more about it than I do. A top job all round.

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Vivienne Cullen
22nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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Excellent as always

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Totally Chilled!

Teresa Buckland
22nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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A very relaxing two hours in the Salon today with the lovely Sarah and Beth.
Feeling very pampered!
Really appreciate the extra care and attention I get.

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Haircut and highlights

Linda Mitchell
20th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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Excellent service as always. Salon is inviting, staff are knowledgable and the customer experience is perfect.

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Very friendly salon

Sarah Skingley
19th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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Visiting the salon is always a wonderfully relaxing and enjoyable experience. The girls are so friendly, the coffee great and of course, the hair treatments always perfect.

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Best in town!

Samantha Sherman
17th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Love Alex! Always listening and happy to make suggestions. Enjoy our chats as part of the salon experience. Everyone at MR is fabulous. Great team, great quality and good coffee!

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A lovely experience

Alison Taylor
17th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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As always Alex doesn’t disappoint. Always welcoming with her beautiful smile. Such a talented hairdresser and with each visit a fabulous haircut. Thank you :)

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Excellent salon

Amanda
16th Jul 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0

Louise is such a good hairdresser and a lovely person. I actually look forward to going to the hairdresser which I didn’t before I met Louise. All the staff in the salon are polite and attentive.

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My six weekly visit

Angela Williams
15th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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I have been going to this salon for several years. Sarah is my stylist. Her skill at cutting and colouring my hair are fantastic. The whole team are friendly. A salon I would recommend to anyone.

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Wash Cut and Blow Dry

Darlene Bell
12th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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The lovely Alex did a superb cut and blow dry on my curly bob. Would highly recommend MR.

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Gloria Fulcher
11th Jul 2025
Team Member: Alex
5.0
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Alex was absolutely brilliant advising me on hair how to manage my curly hair and what products to use.
I couldn't be happier . Thank you xx

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Fabulous stylist and salon

Annie @ Felixstowe
10th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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Wonderful visit to the salon. Great welcome and service by all staff. Excellent cut and colour by Sarah.

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Fabulous salon

Karen Hayler-Smith
9th Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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Have been going for many years now and unless I xannot get there (as I'm not local) then will xarry on going .all the staff are lovely and great atmosphere always try their best to accommodate times and dates for appointments where they can.

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Best Salon in Suffolk?

Richard Samson
6th Jul 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0

As usual, a pleasure to visit the legendary Michael Richards Salon!
Easy parking, lovely team members, great value; why would anyone want to go into Ipswich town centre & pay more?
My thanks to Emily & especially Louise, who runs a great salon, and is always a delight as my hairdresser! 😊
Lang may yer lum reek, ladies!

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Response from Michael Richards

Hi Richard,

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are glad to hear that your visit to our salon was a pleasure, as always. We also appreciate the compliments about our convenient parking, lovely team members, and great value.

Thank you for choosing our salon and for taking the time to share your experience. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

Warmly,
The team at Michael Richards.

Best Hair Salon in Suffolk?

Richard Samson
6th Jul 2025
Team Member: Louise Mower
5.0

As always, a pleasure to visit the legendary M.R. salon!
Thanks to Emily & especially to Louise, who runs a great salon & looks after her clients so well.
Not to mention the delicious cappuccino provided!
Why would anyone want to go anywhere else?

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Fabulous makeover

Kim Long
2nd Jul 2025
Team Member: Sarah Rowland
5.0
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I went in feeling drab and came out feeling a million dollars . Great atmosphere, lovely friendly staff . Highly recommend

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