Urban Hair

A day in the life of Charlotte… 35 years in and still going strong!

9am – Scissors out, coffee in. Let’s go!

10am – Four-hour keratin blow dry. Arms officially getting their workout.

2pm – Cutting, chatting and putting the world to rights.

3pm – Roots, gloss, cut and blow dry. You know the drill.

3.30pm – Plot twist!

Phone rings. My son’s forgotten his house key. So while my client’s colour develops, I dash home to find him sitting on the doorstep with his entire school bag emptied across the footpath, searching for a key that clearly isn’t there!

Let him in. Back to the salon. Just your average working mum’s afternoon.

5.30pm – Another colour on the go and the sudden realisation I haven’t been to the loo ALL DAY.

5.35pm – First toilet break. Living the dream.

6pm – More roots, glosses and blow dries. Running on caffeine and muscle memory.

7.25pm – Still going. Still smiling. Just about!

And somewhere in between all that, there’s our lovely Leah, our queen of an assistant, helping mix colours, washing colours off, shampooing clients, grabbing our lunches and generally making my day so much easier.

Always smiling, always helping and honestly, I couldn’t do these crazy days without her.

Meanwhile, I’m halfway through a conversation with a client, completely forgotten what I was saying and hoping someone reminds me!

35 years of hairdressing and I still haven’t mastered taking a proper break. Or finishing a sentence, apparently.

But that’s salon life. The teamwork, laughter, lovely clients and people who make even the busiest days enjoyable.

Would I change it? Probably not.

Would I like to use the loo before 5.30pm tomorrow? Absolutely.

Would I like my son to remember his key? Even more so!

Just another day behind the chair at Urban Hair

Any other hairdressers or working mums relate?

Lovely words from lovely people. 🤎

Nothing makes us happier than hearing you’ve enjoyed your time in our salon.

Whether you’ve been visiting us for years or have only just discovered Urban, every lovely review and recommendation means so much to our little team.

Thank you for supporting us and trusting us with your hair.

Lots of love,
The Urban Hair Team x

✨ CHRISTMAS AT URBAN ✨

How is it even this time of year again!!!
The Christmas diary is filling up fast! 🎄

Whether it’s your Christmas party, a special occasion or simply wanting your hair looking fabulous for the festive season, now’s the time to get booked in.

We’d hate for you to miss out on your preferred stylist or appointment time, so don’t leave it until the last minute!

We’ll be sharing our team’s remaining availability over the coming weeks.

🖤 Book online via the link in our bio or contact your stylist directly.

Love, Team Urban x

MONDAY’S HAIR TIP ✨ | MAKE YOUR HAIRCARE GO FURTHER!

With the cost of everything going up, we’re all looking for ways to make our money go a little further. But here’s one thing we really wouldn’t recommend cutting corners on… YOUR HAIRCARE!

Professional salon shampoos and conditioners are highly concentrated, so you often need much less than you think. When you’re using the correct amount, with the right products for your hair, they can last surprisingly well.

But it’s not just about how long the bottle lasts…

It’s about protecting that gorgeous salon colour you’ve invested in, maintaining shine, keeping unwanted tones at bay and giving your hair exactly what it needs.

And remember, there’s a difference between thickness, density and volume! Your haircare should be tailored to YOUR hair.

Whether you need moisture, smoothing, volume, colour protection, toning or a little extra shine, there’s a professional product designed with those needs in mind.

And blondes, don’t think you’re the only ones who need toning! Brunettes can experience unwanted orange and warm tones too!

Our advice? Ask your stylist! We’ll help you choose the right products, show you exactly how much to use and make sure you’re getting the very best out of every bottle.

Because buying the right products isn’t just an expense… it’s an investment in keeping your hair looking its best for longer. ❤️

🍂 YOUR GENTLE AUTUMN HAIR REMINDER 🍂

Could this be your last maintenance appointment before your Christmas hair appointment? 👀✨

Whether you’re ready for a freshen-up, need your colour looking glossy again, or fancy adding a little touch of autumn to your hair, now is the time! 🤎

Think rich, warmer tones, a little extra dimension, or a subtle seasonal change. It doesn’t have to be drastic — sometimes the tiniest tweak makes the biggest difference. 🍁

✨ Freshen up your colour
✨ Bring back that glossy shine
✨ Add a little autumn warmth
✨ Keep your cut looking fresh

We have LIMITED AVAILABILITY THIS WEEK, so if your hair is calling for a little TLC, don’t leave it until the last minute!

🍂 A little reminder: all colour clients must be patch tested in line with our salon policy before their colour appointment, including returning clients where required.

📲 Get in touch or book your appointment now — let’s get your hair feeling fabulous before the Christmas rush!
Booking link in our bio
Urban Hair🤎

✨ Another appointment, another look! ✂️🎨

One of my lovely clients who never likes to stay the same for too long… and honestly, I wouldn’t have it any other way! 😍

Switching things up, trying something new and adding another look to her ever-growing hair portfolio is EXACTLY what I’m here for, and I absolutely LOVE it! 🖤

Hair is all about having fun, expressing yourself and never being afraid of a little change. So, what are we doing next?! 👀🔥

✂️ The big chop was FINALLY happening! ✂️

We’ve been pondering a bob for the last couple of appointments, and honestly… you just know when your client is ready for it. The moment they sit in your chair, you can feel it! 😍

So today was the day — and I am HERE. FOR. IT. 🔥

We went for a gorgeous bob, giving Debbie a fresh, chic shape while keeping that beautiful darker colour underneath for some depth and dimension.

Colour-wise, we did a root touch-up, then toned the existing highlights from a previous colour service. The toner completely refreshed and brightened everything up, taking away those warmer tones and bringing that lovely beige tone back through the highlights. ✨

The finished result is so fresh, glossy and dimensional — the root, beige highlights and darker underneath work together perfectly.

And that bob?! 😍

I think we can safely say Debbie was READY for it! ❤️

Would you take the plunge and go for the chop? 👀✂️

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Client selfies are the best kind of selfies.
I love seeing the cut out in the real world.
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🎉 WE’RE OFFICIALLY 18! 🎉

Which means… Urban No. 56 Hair is now old enough to buy its own lottery ticket, get a tattoo, and make questionable life choices. 😂

Today marks 18 amazing years on the high street, and honestly… what a ride it’s been!

We’ve survived bad fringes, home box dyes, lockdown hair, “I only want half an inch off” (we’re still not convinced anyone actually means that 🤣), gallons of coffee, enough foil to wrap the moon, and conversations that definitely should have stayed in the salon.

To every member of our team, past and present—thank you for your hard work, talent, laughs, loyalty, and for making Urban what it is. Every single one of you has left your mark, and we’re so grateful to have shared this journey with you. ❤️

And to our incredible clients, past and present—thank you for trusting us with your hair, your confidence, your stories, your tears, your celebrations, and occasionally your children’s fringe disasters. 😂

Some of you have been with us since day one, some have just found us, but every appointment, every recommendation, every review, every chat, and every bit of support has helped keep our little salon thriving.

Eighteen years later, we’re still doing what we love… making people feel amazing, one haircut, colour transformation, and terrible salon joke at a time.

Here’s to everyone who’s ever sat in one of our chairs, worked behind one or walked through our doors. you have all been part of our story.

Thank you for 18 unforgettable years. We genuinely couldn’t have done it without you. ❤️🥂

Now… who’s bringing the cake? 🎂😂

Just here doing my thing, with a phone full of content and realising I’m actually sharing none it… I practically am the best kept secret😂although I do share , but not that much x