It always seems to happen overnight, that feeling that your hair is suddenly too long and heavy, the colour dull and horrifyingly in need of a refresh. The urge for a transformative makeover is what drives many an It girl, social bee (and international tennis star) by word of mouth to Andy’s Salon, the go-to luxury hair haven In the heart of Wimbledon Village. Here, the friendliest team greet and seat you in comfort (the cushioned wash stations have foot rests and the head massages are worth the trip alone).
In all matters trichological, finesse is the buzzword. Andy and his team specialise in natural, face-flattering cuts, designed for long-term low maintenance yet easy to style up for a night out; the hair-spa moisturising and shine treatments are second to none. When it comes to colour, who isn’t looking for a miracle worker? Enter Elena, who takes her subtly forensic approach to highlights.
Working intuitively and with great care, she applies various shades from light through to your natural hair colour, finishing with six balayage strips to refresh the ends and create a natural sun-kissed swish. The result? You leave with a fabulous blowdry, healthy hair and long-lasting colour that will never ‘grow out’ in a telltale line. A visit to Andy’s is always a treat.
favourite Jo Hansford presides over two fabulous sites at Harvey Nichols: a blow-dry bar in the ground-floor beauty lounge; and a 3,200-square-foot space on the fourth floor to rival her Belgravia flagshi.