The King's Chair

5.00
202 Hivetree, 9 Bigg Market, Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE1 1UN

About us

The King's Chair is a premier hair salon with bespoke, creative and technical expertise by Liv Griffin and multi-award winning, Wella Color Expert Allan Kingsland. With a team of skilled stylists and a commitment to providing high-quality results, The King's Chair is dedicated to ensuring clients leave feeling confident.

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Opening hours

Monday Closed
Tuesday 10:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 10:00 - 19:00
Thursday 10:00 - 19:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 09:00 - 16:00
Sunday Closed

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5.00
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Amazing

Claire Iredale
2nd May 2026
5.0
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Loving my colour and cut everything I asked for and more thank you so much

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Summer high lights

Claire Watson
30th Apr 2026
5.0
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Lovely colour by Olivia and cut and blow wave by Alan. Highlights and feather cut flicks with bangs x

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Excellent salon

Ann Coker
29th Apr 2026
5.0
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A lovely calm and friendly salon .
Excellent service . Very professional .
Colour and haircut perfect .

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Excellent salon

Ann Coker
29th Apr 2026
5.0
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A lovely calm and friendly salon .
Excellent service . Very professional .
Colour and haircut perfect .

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The best

Kate Williamson
26th Apr 2026
5.0
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Absolutely love my hair since going to Olivia. She gets it right every time. The salon is lovely, friendly - a fantastic experience!

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Glamour

Kimberley Allen
16th Apr 2026
5.0
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I attended the salon yesterday and despite describing what I wanted in abstract terms which had absolutely nothing to do with cut/ colours I received EXACTLY what I wanted and love my hair. Thank you to both Alan and Olivia for an amazing experience yet again. 10+ years client

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Great Experience

Barbara Storey
15th Apr 2026
5.0
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Brilliant ,always friendly and Alan and Olivia can’t do enough to make your experience the best
Love my haircut and colour

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Highlights/cut

Margaret Batty
3rd Apr 2026
5.0
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Always a pleasure to come back. Allan and Olivia always make you feel so welcome. Very attentive and professional.I wouldn’t go anywhere else and would highly recommend the salon.

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Outstanding

Kathryn Close
26th Mar 2026
5.0
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Always an amazing experience visiting The Kings Chair. Allan and Olivia certainly know how to look after you. There attention to detail is second to none and I wouldn’t go anywhere else for my hair. Always made to feel relaxed, listened too, pampered and the list goes on.

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Fabulous again

Angela Churchill
18th Mar 2026
5.0
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Another great cut and sound advice on possible colour change.

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A Decade in the Kings ‘Allan’s’ Chair

Stuart Nickloes
5th Mar 2026
5.0
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I’ve been going to Allan at The King’s Chair for nearly ten years now and, hand on heart, I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

Allan is incredibly talented at what he does. Every single time I leave the salon I feel like a million pounds, which considering the state I usually walk in with is no small achievement. He just has that natural ability to know what works and somehow makes your hair look better than you imagined it could.

What really makes the place though is the atmosphere. Allan and Olivia are both genuinely lovely people. Warm, attentive and always welcoming. It never feels rushed or transactional. You’re made to feel properly looked after from the moment you walk through the door.

Having spent a lot of time in London, I honestly never thought I’d find a hairdresser as good as the one I had there. Somehow Allan has not only matched that standard but completely surpassed it.

I recommend The King’s Chair to anyone who will listen. Friends, family, and probably a few strangers who have made the mistake of mentioning they need a haircut.

If you’re looking for someone who genuinely cares about their craft and their clients, Allan is your man.

Safe to say, after nearly a decade in Allan’s chair, I’m not planning on sitting in anyone else’s.

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Best hairdressers ever

Jennifer Howe
4th Mar 2026
5.0
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Always an amazing experience at The King's Chair...... Olivia did my colour and Allan my cut over the moon. With it

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Always the best!

Jo Davis
4th Mar 2026
5.0
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Alan and Olivia are the best! They make you feel so welcome, so comfortable and always an amazing colour and cut ❤️

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5 star fabulous

Gillian White
27th Feb 2026
5.0
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I have been going to Allan for many years now, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair. From the moment you walk in, he creates such a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere that you instantly feel relaxed. Every appointment feels like a genuinely fabulous experience.

Allan takes the time to listen, understands exactly what I’m looking for (even when I struggle to explain it!), and consistently delivers amazing results. His skill, attention to detail, and passion for what he does truly shine through in every colour, cut and style.

If you are looking for a talented hairdresser who makes you feel comfortable, cared for, and absolutely delighted with the results every single time, I can’t recommend Allan highly enough. An absolute star! ✨

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The King of the North

Aggeliki Theodorou
25th Feb 2026
5.0
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There's no words to describe the experience Allan has! I trust him almost 8 years now and he never disappoints me.
Always I enjoy my time there and I have the best service from Olivia!

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Stunning- as always!

Malissa Charlton
12th Feb 2026
5.0
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Thank you, Allan for the amazing service and care. My hair is and perfect! You are the best! 🤩

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Fabulous

Charlotte Johnson
29th Jan 2026
5.0
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I had my colour done & the colour looks beautiful. Allan also cut my hair & im so happy with the results.

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Just the best

Kim Mcelwee
29th Jan 2026
5.0
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Friendly. Professional. Amazing. All the staff are just the best. Worth every penny and more. Best hairdressers in Newcastle.

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Layers and bang's

Claire Watson
22nd Jan 2026
5.0
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Lovely cut and colour. Low lights .

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Awesome haircut delighted

Myra Woodhouse
14th Jan 2026
5.0
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First haircut by Allan …
Firstly washed by Olivia finished with fabulous head massage ….
Allan cut my hair actually looked longer … when I left … very pleased indeed … thank you ☺️ xxx

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A haircut worth waiting for

Jamie Kinniburgh
22nd Dec 2025
5.0
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Waited seven weeks for my appointment with Allan at The Kings Chair. Definitely worth the wait. Also booked a light clouding and supremely happy with both the cut and color. I live in Germany but have yet to find a better hairdresser than here. Already booked my appointments through to Easter and it’ll be worth the wait (and flight!)

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Kings chair

Claire Dixon
17th Dec 2025
5.0
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Such a great salon with the best colorist in newcastle! Literally walk out with exactly what I ask for every time

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The best ……..

Sarah Elliott
6th Dec 2025
5.0
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As usual - a brilliant experience. Alan and Liv are a fantastic team . The welcome is always warm and I have NEVER had a bad cut or color from Alan . In my view - the best you can get !

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Perfection

Victoria Mcgarry
3rd Dec 2025
5.0
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Allan always takes his time, is professional and friendly. Overjoyed with my hair 10/10

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Relaxing, Professional, and Always Perfect!

Kate Williamson
3rd Dec 2025
5.0
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A truly lovely salon! Allan has created such a relaxing and peaceful atmosphere. Olivia really listens to what you want and always does an amazing job. Every visit is a wonderful experience – I always leave feeling pampered and happy. Highly recommend!

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Never fails to give what you ask for

Jessica
2nd Dec 2025
5.0
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My favourite hair for the last 7 years now. Refuse to go to any other hairdresser. I’ve difficult hair it’s frizzy, fly away thick and long and he always gives me a gorgeous hair cut I always leave happy. Before I found this hair dresser I had some bad hair cuts so this is why I won’t stray from Allen’s hair dressers. He’s so passionate about what he does and so commented to his work. This is something you’ll pick up for yourself as you get to know him. He set up on his own and of course all his clients including me were desperate to find him.

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Fantastic

Danielle Van De Broucke
25th Nov 2025
5.0
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I've been a customer of Alan and Olivia's for years and I enjoy my visits to the Kings Chair. They take time and care over their work and are super professional. I always love the finish of my cuts and colours and the setting is relaxing and welcoming. Love these guys.

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1st class

Sylwia Elliott
24th Nov 2025
5.0
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I had colour and cut done by Allan. As always, Allan is supper attentive and has incredible way of getting the exact look I was hoping for.
I love the products that are used at the salon, the atmosphere there and most of all the final effect 🤩
10/10 every time.

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Quick trim

Pamela Jobling
11th Nov 2025
5.0
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Once again Allan worked his magic! Even with a quick trim he managed to refresh and transform my style

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Excellent professional service

Ann Coker
6th Nov 2025
5.0
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Lovely relaxing atmosphere . Salon immaculate. Excellent professional service and advice from Allan . Delighted with finished result . Highly recommend .

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Mary Chadwin
6th Nov 2025
5.0
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I am absolutely thrilled to bits to have found Alan again! Thank you so much for your kindness and your humour and for making me ferl good about my hair again....Wonderful wonderful wonderful

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Jen O’Brien
2nd Nov 2025
5.0
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Going to see Allan and Olivia is more like visiting great friends.
They are always so welcoming and friendly.
The Kings Chair provides an exceptional service and I am proud to be a client of theirs .

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Perfect refresh

Sarah Roe
29th Oct 2025
5.0
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Loved my colour refresh and cut, I always feel brand new after a visit.
Beautiful environment, I felt so relaxed with time to unwind and a relaxing head massage

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A lovely experience

Julie Wright
28th Oct 2025
5.0
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Olivia did an amazing job cutting and colouring my hair. There was no rush and the head massage was amazing!
Brilliant customer service, well done Olivia and Alan

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Wonderful experience

Joan Vickers
18th Oct 2025
5.0
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O always have the best time experience snd haircut with Alan and Olivia. They always think of my needs as I have on going UC and they are both so kind and understanding. I cannot recommend them highly enough

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New look

Kimberley Allen
8th Oct 2025
5.0
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I had a great appointment with Allan.
I went for a new look and he spent time with me before hand discussing what I wanted and making me feel comfortable.
I LOVE my new look - I went for a short bob.
Thanks Allan for making me feel great and the hilarious chat! loved it

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Linda Steele
1st Oct 2025
5.0
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Always enjoy having my hair done by Allan and Olivia. Both professional, I'm always offered a coffee or tea which is welcome if cold and rainy. Especially enjoy a catch up and putting the world to right.

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The King of the North

Aggeliki Theodorou
25th Sep 2025
5.0
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There's no words of how amazing Allan is!! He can understand exactly what I want and always I feel happy with the results!
Lovely staff and atmosphere. I wouldn't recommend anyone else than The King's Chair!!

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Chawkal mohammadian
24th Sep 2025
5.0

Lovely people, great salon and Allan did best haircut ever for me.

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Great results

David Shorten
20th Sep 2025
5.0
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Great attention to detail just what I asked for the colour was so natural

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AMAZING

Kathryn Close
12th Sep 2025
5.0
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Absolutely amazing visit as always! Always a warm, friendly atmosphere with THE BEST Hairdressers in Newcastle (in my opinion). I would not trust anybody else to style and cut my hair.

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Fabulous again

Angela Churchill
12th Sep 2025
5.0
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Yet another fab cut b Allan. Would never go to anyone else!

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A place you can trust

Amy Chen
10th Sep 2025
5.0
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Best place and only place I go x

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First Visit and definitely not my last

Claire Iredale
22nd Aug 2025
5.0
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Five star from the minute i walked - in the warm welcome the introductions the hair wash and fab masssge - Allan totally understood what I wanted and wanted to achieve with my hair so pleased with it I’m booked in until Christmas thank you very much again Claire x

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Love

Jess
28th May 2025
5.0

This is my favourite place to get my hair done. Alan is amazing and always does what ask. I refuse to go anywhere else.

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