Gloss Hair Lounge

422 Ashley Road, Poole, Dorset, BH14 0AA

About us

The Strand of London has become one of Poole's most relevant and successful salon brands following their launch in early 2018 founded by Joanne Newman who had already had four other successful salons. The original thinking was to bring a little piece of London Luxury and service into Poole at affordable prices, and to create a “go-to” salon that was welcoming from the moment our guests arrived, with little touches and thoughts that made every visit a pleasure.

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Opening hours

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

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Amazing

Laura Cuff
11th Sep 2021
5.0
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Lovely team, lovely salon, lovely results. Michael is the best!

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Hair coloured and. Blow dry

Alicia Freitas
4th Sep 2021
5.0
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I’m very happy with the colour and the blow dry good result and I recommend the saloon.

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Hair coloured and. Blow dry

Alicia Freitas
4th Sep 2021
5.0
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I’m very happy with the colour and the blow dry good result and I recommend the saloon.

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Fiona Woodrow
4th Sep 2021
5.0
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Always enjoy going there. Friendly and very professional. My hair always looks amazing afterwards. Thanks Amy and Jo x

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Miss diamond ambassador ❤️

Shania Lockyer
31st Aug 2021
5.0
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I’m so happy with my hair, I loved the fact I had an ola plex cut and blow dry which has made my hair feel amazing. Michael and Amy done an amazing job at reassuring me my hair was going to look good and stopped me feeling anxious. Also make sure you ask for a luxury hot chocolate when you go .... they are amazing!!! I wouldn’t trust anyone but these people to do my hair thank you so much guys ❤️

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My Strand of London Experience

Debi Davey
28th Aug 2021
5.0
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Amy is lovely and I was really pleased with my blow dry.
She gave me good advice on hair products too.
Will definitely be back!

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Highly Recommend

Corina Cousins
27th Aug 2021
5.0
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I haven't been in a salon for years apprehensive but staff friendly, welcoming atmosphere and Amy cut my hair how I wanted, feels and looks great. Will definetly be returning.

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Excellent

Julia Meaden
27th Aug 2021
5.0
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Amy is a fantastic colourist and hair cutter - I’m never disappointed and her sparkling personality makes the whole atmosphere first class. I would highly recommend The Strand of London

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T section

Cindy Jewell
27th Aug 2021
5.0
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Inbetween colour touch up. Fantastic no more gray. Thank you Michael.

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Amazing Restyle!

Charlotte McGowan
26th Aug 2021
5.0

I came to The Strand on the off chance they would be able to do a restyle for me cutting my hair for charity. (Little Princess Trust) and they were extremely helpful and accommodating! Michael restyled my super long hair to a short Bob and I love it! I could not have asked for anything more. All of the staff are so friendly and I really enjoyed getting my hair cut! So thanks guys!! I will definitely be going back for my next hair cut!

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Very happy!

Jill Lee
26th Aug 2021
5.0
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Lovely salon, friendly staff and Michael made a good job of my hair, no easy task!

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Fabulous!

Barbara Stairs
26th Aug 2021
5.0
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The Strand of London has to be the best hairdressers ever!! I have been going here since it opened and always have Amy, she is a darling and also a fabulous hairdresser! The environment is friendly, the staff are caring, I always come out of The Strand feeling amazing and chilled. Would also like to mention Michael who has amazing cutting skills and a colourist el supremo
Many thanks and see you soon!

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Curly hair balayage

Romilly Oliver
25th Aug 2021
5.0
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It is so hard to find someone who can work well with naturally curly hair but Michael has done a perfect job and my hair looks even better than the pictures I showed him. The colour is exactly what I wanted and I’m almost completely blonde whilst still looking natural which I’ve never been able to get before, absolutely in love with it! If you’re worried about getting your hair coloured you must go here!!!

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Anonymous
19th Aug 2021
5.0

Really pleased with my new look, will definitely visit again!

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Fabulous!

Sallyanne Pestonji
19th Aug 2021
5.0
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It’s always such a pleasure to visit The Strand. Jo did an amazing job - my hair is the perfect colour! Such a lovely friendly team.

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The Strand - Parkstone

Roxana Deleasey
19th Aug 2021
5.0
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Lovely salon, very friendly reception as a walk in I got an appointment half an hour later, hairdresser listened to everything I was wanting & gave some great advice. Fantastic conversation for the duration.
I absolutely love my new hair he made it look amazing. Will definitely be returning. Highly recommended *****

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Great salon

Anonymous
18th Aug 2021
5.0

Jo is amazing and I always come out feeling good with my new cut and colour. The salon staff are all extremely friendly and welcoming and the salon has a great atmosphere. . it’s always a treat to come here and I highly recommend to anyone.

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Amazing

Jenny Mitchelmore
13th Aug 2021
5.0
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Both Amy & Jo are amazing. Amy coloured my hair exactly as I wanted it, absolutely brilliant. As for Jo she’s a genius with those scissors awesome cut. And to top everything off all the staff were welcoming and made me feel at ease. Highly recommend.

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The best in Dorset

Aimee Davis
13th Aug 2021
5.0
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Would never go anywhere else, Amy is fabulous and my colour and cut is amazing every time.
Friendly salon, knowledgeable and definitely the best in Dorset.

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Third visit to the salon

Lisa Knight
12th Aug 2021
5.0
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Jo is an amazing colour/stylist, she is so personable and understands my hair needs..Thank you again!!

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The Strand of London

Nikki Robinson
12th Aug 2021
5.0
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The Strand of London salon had been recommended to me and I booked in for a wash, cut and blow dry with Jo. So glad I did! She gave me the exact style I wanted and has cut my hair beautifully. I will definitely be returning.

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New Style

Anonymous
11th Aug 2021
5.0

The Strand of London had been recommended to me by a friend and I booked In for a wash, cut and blow dry with Jo. So pleased with the result! Exactly what I wanted. Beautiful cut.!

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Colour / highlights and cut.

Fiona Fordham
6th Aug 2021
5.0
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Throughly enjoyed my experience today. A well needed revamp. I love the new colours and cut.
Thank you to Micheal and the team

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Perfect!

Eve Murray
6th Aug 2021
5.0
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Great colour. Great cut. Got exactly what I wanted. Lovely staff and clean, welcoming salon.

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First visit to salon.

Linda Cesarz
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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It is always a bit of an anxious time when you visit a hairdresser for the first time. But I was made welcome by all the staff. They took interest in what I wanted and in my chatter. Thank you

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Stunning hair cut

Jayne Barratt
5th Aug 2021
5.0
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Jo gave me a gorgeous choppy pixie cut and completely rejuvenated me.. Outstanding, friendly service and a professional, caring Stylist. I thoroughly enjoyed my visit and would heartily recommend Jo’s immaculate salon. Thank you!

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Childrens hair cut

Sarah Yeadon
4th Aug 2021
5.0
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As always fab service at the Strand Of London. Michael cut my 5 years old hair doing a fab job and making my little boy feel so comfortable that he wouldn't stop talking. Really lovely, professional team which provide a great all round service. Thank you

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Refresh on my hair

Mary Allner
31st Jul 2021
5.0
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It was great, nice relaxing hair wash, with Gemma, then Amy and Michael have done a lovely job on my hair, looks fabulous, thanks for making my hair look fab. ?

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Wonderful

Sheryl Hicks
30th Jul 2021
5.0
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I was very nervous going back to a salon, I haven’t been for over a year, but everyone was so welcoming, my stylist was Michael, we talked me through what I wanted. He was very professional and knowledgeable. I’m looking forward to making my next booking at The Strand

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Daughter's haircut

Christina Turner
29th Jul 2021
5.0

My 6 year old daughter absolutely loved her first proper salon wash cut and blow-dry. The staff were amazing as always & so good with her as she was very excited! She loves how 'fancy' to the salon looked and especially loved the sparkly hairspray. So reasonable too - highly recommend.

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Experience wins

Nicola Sibbick
15th Jul 2021
5.0
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Michael (and the team) are the most kind, warm hearted and experienced hairdressers in the area. Michael has delivered again this week with my hair. It feels natural, luscious and shiny. Thank you always for such a nice experience! ?

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The best salon!

Millie Fabairn
12th Jul 2021
5.0
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Went to get my hair highlighted for the first time and was not disappointed! I am in love with my hair colour and cut definitely recommend Michael to everyone.

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Quality men's haircut

Zachary Waren
10th Jul 2021
5.0
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Michael is a great stylist. My hair hasn't looked this good in years. Reasonable prices and a friendly and welcoming team

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Don’t bother going anywhere else

Chantelle Crowther
3rd Jul 2021
5.0
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Seriously. The Strand of London is the best salon in Poole. The staff are incredible, the service is second to none and I trust them completely to do what’s best for my hair.

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Wonderful!

Barbara Wills
24th Jun 2021
5.0
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I have just returned from the strand after having a perm. I loved the whole experience. The staff are so, so friendly, there is no (musak) driving you mad and the perm looks great! What more can I say? Can't recommend them enough.

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Great experience

Eileen Morgan
19th Jun 2021
5.0
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Came to this salon on recommendation and wasn't disappointed. Lovely clean, friendly place. I had Michael who was so knowledgeable, helpful and super friendly. I came to him after having a cut from hell and he has worked wonders. Very happy customer.

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Consultation

Cindy Jewell
17th Jun 2021
5.0
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A great consultation with Michael. Im really looking forward to my appointment.

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First Visit

Lisa Knight
12th Jun 2021
5.0
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Lovely professional and friendly salon, really go out of their way to accommodate you ,love my hair and will defo return!

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Hair cut

Nicola Wood
12th Jun 2021
5.0
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Good haircut friendly staff

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Amy

Kirsty Moss
12th Jun 2021
5.0
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She’s amazing ?

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Blow dry

Jane Eldridge
12th Jun 2021
5.0
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I had a lovely experience having my hair blow dryed at the salon today - thank you Megan

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Great, friendly place and I always love going! :)

Molly Nipper
12th Jun 2021
5.0
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I’ve been going to The Strand for a couple of years now and absolutely love how friendly and professional they all are! Amy has always done my hair and she knows exactly what looks good on me and I can’t thank her enough for all the lovely colours I’ve had because of her :)

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Amazing as always

Tara Hart
11th Jun 2021
5.0
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Gorgeous modern salon with fantastic, friendly staff and brilliant service, Jo is amazing and so talented. I love my hair as always. Thank you x

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Very happy!

Gill Lee
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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Lovely salon and charming staff. A very enjoable experience and an excellent haircut and style from Michael. Will definitely be back.

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Supwrb

Yvonne Adams
2nd Jun 2021
5.0
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I had a cut and finish with Joanne today. So so pleased with the amazing result.

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Haircut

Sophie Prior
8th May 2021
5.0
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Lovely friendly and clean salon. Can't rate them enough, the cut and finish on my hair is amazing. Thankyou Amy.

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Sophie Prior
8th May 2021
5.0
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Lovely friendly and clean salon. Can't rate them enough, the cut and finish on my hair is amazing. Thankyou Amy.

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Absolutely amazing

Amber Shiggins-Vooght
8th May 2021
5.0
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Amy done an amazing job on my hair today, I couldn’t be happier ?

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The salon that cares

Hannah Holly
8th May 2021
5.0
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I attended the salon for a full head of highlights yesterday and am yet again blown away by the final results. When I was trying to explain what sort of thing I was after, I was listened to carefully and a plan was put in action. The strand of London is the only salon I’ve been back to more than twice, why? That’s simple, they care. Not only do they ensure you’re comfortable throughout the entire process but they ensure that every client receives a unique look instead of just taking the easy route and giving the same look to every client. They also did some teaching to an apprentice while I was having my hair done and the calm manner in which they explained everything was heart warming to watch. I love this place.

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Excellent

Carmen Florea
7th May 2021
5.0
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My high expectations were happily meet by Michael.

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