HOB Hair Salon Whetstone, London

1280 High Rd, Whetstone, Greater London, N20 9HH

About us

Established in 1983, HOB Salons is a multi-award-winning hairdressing group with 16 salons across London, Hertfordshire, and Essex. For over 40 years, the focus has been on expert hairdressing—precision cuts, bespoke colour, and beautiful blow dries—all in a welcoming and luxurious salon setting.

Renowned for creativity and craftsmanship, HOB Salons has built a reputation for excellence, earning over 50 national and international awards. Most recently, the HOB team won Artistic Team of the Year, London Hairdresser of the Year, and Trend Image of the Year at the 2024/2025 British Hairdressing Awards. Other accolades include 4x British Hairdresser of the Year, 4x Artistic Team of the Year, and 4x British Colour Technician of the Year.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 18:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 09:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 18:00
Sunday 10:00 - 17:00

Services

Hair

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Flo
26th May 2023
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Always a pleasure having my hair cut with Emma, she is very thorough and makes me feel at ease when cutting. I am happy with the results and will be returning in a few months for my next trim.

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Thank you Flo, we really appreciate your fantastic review. We look forward to welcoming you back in the summer!
With Love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Fabulous!!

Cat Kimmel
25th May 2023
Team Member: Tayla
4.0
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Always feel so well looked after when I go to HOB for a blow dry or a cut. Tayla remembered how she did my hair last time and she worked her magic again! She is quick but thorough. Brilliant team always greet customers with a smile and make you feel special ?

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Thank you Cat for your amazing review, Tayla is one of our rising stars! We look forward to welcoming you very soon!
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Excellent

Poonam Julka
25th May 2023
Team Member: Laurence
4.5
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Laurence is an expert in what he does and a thorough Gentleman

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Thank you Poonam for your lovely review, Laurence truly is an expert hairdresser & we're so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to welcoming you back soon!
With love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Wonderful Emma

Sarah Sopel
23rd May 2023
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Thank you for always making me feel fab when I leave the salon!

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Thank you Sarah for your fantastic review, we're so happy you leave our salon feeling & looking fabulous! We look forward to seeing you soon!
With love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Fantastic experience

Lindsay H
22nd May 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I had my very long hair cut for the first time in 4 years by the lovely Debbie. I was quite anxious about having it cut but Debbie was professional and personable which put me at ease. She cut it into a neat bob which I’ve had lots of compliments on! Would definitely recommend Debbie and all the lovely people at Hob Whetstone!

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Lindsay, thank you so much for your fantastic feedback. We're so happy you love your new haircut! Don't forget you can recommend your friends, they will get 25% off their first visit* & you'll enjoy 25% off your next visit* too! (*T's & C's apply).
With love from Debbie & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

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Bridget Culverwell
22nd May 2023
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Emma is lovely and I was very happy with my hair.

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Thank you Bridget for your fabulous feedback!
With love from Emma & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Balayage

Bridget Culverwell
22nd May 2023
Team Member: Daryl
5.0
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Daryl is just lovely and always does a great job.

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Thank you Bridget, we think Daryl is lovely too! We're so happy you love your colour & look forward to seeing you very soon.
With love from Daryl & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

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Nata Zaman
20th May 2023
1.5
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Didn’t like my haircut at all is all the same length no layers

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Bri

Norah Gallagher
19th May 2023
Team Member: Liane
5.0
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Delighted with my new colour thanks very much Lianne you did a brilliant job, so happy xxx

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Thank you Norah, we love hosting you in our salon & we're so pleased you love your new colour!
With love from Liane & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Another great haircut at HOB

Janine Young
19th May 2023
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I am so pleased with the time and effort Emma put into my haircut today. I always leave the salon ready to enjoy my new hair

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Thank you Janine, we really appreciate your fabulous review! We look forward to seeing you soon.
With love from Emma & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Excellent experience at Hob

Anonymous
16th May 2023
Team Member: Laurence
5.0

Excellent experience! I had a hair cut by Laurence. He carefully listened to what I wanted and was very meticulous in achieving the desired style. I fully recommend Laurence !!

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Thank you so much for your excellent review! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
With love from Laurence & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Cut and blow dry

Barbara Cook
15th May 2023
Team Member: David
5.0
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Great cut as usual. David always makes me feel welcome and makes me laugh.

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Thank you Barbara, we love hosting you in our salon & look forward to seeing you very soon!
With love from David & the hob salons Whetstone team.

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Joan Collind
15th May 2023
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Very good and really pleased with my cut

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Thank you Joan for your great feedback, we're so happy you love your haircut!
With love from Emma & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Great wash & Blow dry

Kristy Pasquariello
15th May 2023
Team Member: Tayla
5.0
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My wash & blow dry was a lovely relaxing experience. The young girl who washed my hair was polite and attentive and my head massage was a nice touch.

Tayla was lovely and she did a fantastic job on my thick frizzy hair. Her hands had a special touch. I would definitely book another appointment with her again.

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Thank you Kristy for your fantastic review. We're so happy you enjoyed your hob experience & love your new hairstyle!
With love from Tayla & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Expectations met!

Leighann Payami
12th May 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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1st time at HOB Whetstone, what can I say, made to feel welcome. Great cut from Debbie already made my next appointment

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Thank you Leighann for your fantastic review! We look forward to hosting you again soon!
With love from Debbie & the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Excellent service

Lynne Nicoll
12th May 2023
5.0
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Excellent service.
Courteous & friendly.

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Thank you Lynne, we love hosting you in our salon & really appreciate your excellent feedback!
With love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

10/10

Hannah Barnes
12th May 2023
5.0
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The service was totally perfect from the moment I phoned for an appointment. Adam booked me in and explained about services and timings in such an upbeat, friendly way. Upon arrival, he was equally as charming. Adrian was my stylist and I instantly felt at ease in his care. Such a lovely man, and I could tell he was super talented. He listened to exactly what I wanted and delivered exactly that. This was my first time at Hob, but I’ll definitely be back. I couldn’t rate it more highly.

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Thank you Hannah for your amazing review, we really appreciate your fantastic comments! We look forward to seeing you very soon.
With love from Adrian the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Colour

Roma Kelly
11th May 2023
2.5
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Very good.

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Great stylist

shermin
6th May 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0

shana was professional kind and friendly . she is one the best stylist I've ever had

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Thank you Shermin for your great review! We look forward to seeing you soon.
With love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Always great to see Barry

Rachael Bhella
5th May 2023
5.0
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I was happy to see Barry and catch up on news. Always a friendly and sociable. I enjoy going to get my hair cut every 4-6 months. The Salon is busy and buzzing

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Thank you Rachael for your lovely review, it is always buzzing here! We look forward to seeing you in a few months.
With love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Excellent

Emma Willis
1st May 2023
Team Member: David
4.5
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Loved my hair!!! Went from SO long to short. He did an amazing job! Will definitely go back.

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Thank you Emma, your hair looked stunning when you left, we're so happy you love your new look!
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Got the best hair colour

Mojgan Sanagoo
27th Apr 2023
5.0
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No rush, great colour, I trust her with my hair colour . The salon is friendly and cozy.

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Thank you Mojgan for your amazing review, we really appreciate your fantastic comments & so pleased you enjoyed your visit. We look forward to seeing you soon!
With love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

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Anonymous
25th Apr 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0

Thank you so much for the lovely experience

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Thank you for your lovely review. We look forward to hosting you again soon.
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Standards have dropped at HOB

Dr.Bernice Clare
24th Apr 2023
2.5
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She was brilliant although young and lacked experience she did a good colour and given the right opportunities in the correct environment..will thrive with her willingness and potential.

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Great service

Emma Wilby
21st Apr 2023
5.0
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Great service! My hair was washed and cut by Emma who did a fantastic job and gave some helpful advice when I asked about what style I should have and how to keep it healthy. She offered me tea and coffee as well as a head massage while washing my hair!

The haircut was quick but methodical and I’m left with soft healthy hair that looks much better than when I went in.

Can’t fault Emma or Hobs Salon. Great service.

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Thank you Emma for your glowing review, we're so happy you had a fantastic experience in our salon!
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Debbie is great

Eberhard Von Wick
19th Apr 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Have been with HoB for 17 years being looked after (mainly ) by Debbie,.She is great.

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Thank you Eberhard, we think Debbie is great too! We're so happy you love your hair! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love from the hob Salons Whetstone team.

Shana to the rescue

Kate Marks
18th Apr 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Thank you Shana for a super blow dry.
Back with Debbie on Saturday as usual. When Debbie is unavailable it's great to know that Shana and Christie are there for me.

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Thank you Kate, It's always a joy hosting you in our salon!
Love from Shana & the HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Customer service

Magdalena
16th Apr 2023
Team Member: Shana
4.5

Very otofessional customer srvice

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Amazing hair style and colour with Laura

Miss Shamin Rahiminia
16th Apr 2023
Team Member: laura
5.0
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Laura as always did the best job ever. I literally have to tell her what i imagine the end result and she uses her creative ideas and talet and experience and turns of hair into something from a magazine. She is amazing

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Shamin, wow! Thank you for such a fabulous review! We really appreciate your wonderful feedback & we're so pleased you love your hair.
Love from Laura & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

The best

Andrea Sarpe
16th Apr 2023
Team Member: Laurence
5.0
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I know Lorence for quite a few years now ,he it really professional ,he it the best

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Thank you Andrea for your fabulous feedback, you looked absolutely gorgeous when you left here! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love from Laurence & the Team at HOB Salons Whetstone.

Regular haircut

Joseph
16th Apr 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0

Always a delight

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Thank you Joseph, we're so pleased you enjoyed your visit for your Men's Cut & Finish. We look forward to seeing you in a few weeks.
Love from Shana & the HOB Salons Whetstone team.

Cut and blow dry

Tamara Fawcett Hayward
15th Apr 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Shana was friendly and welcoming. She talked through what I wanted to do and gave me suggestions for how to achieve what I wanted. She’s lovely to have do my hair and gives a fantastic result.

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Thank you Tamara for your fabulous feedback, we're so happy you enjoyed your HOB Salons experience & left here with fantastic hair!
Love from Shana & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Fabulous Colour

Mrs Mandy Kent
14th Apr 2023
5.0
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Emma did some beautiful highlights for me and covered my greys. Emma is a super colourist and stylist who I’ve been coming to for years. Simply the best !

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Thank you Mandy for your lovely comments. It's always a pleasure hosting you in our salon & we're so pleased you love your hair colour!
Love from Emma & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Fabulous

Julia Martin
14th Apr 2023
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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As always, I left feeling like a different woman. It always amazes me how a trip to HOB can be so transformative.

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Thank you Julia for your great feedback, we're so happy you enjoyed your HOB Salons Experience!
Love from Christie & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Great haircut

Viv L
9th Apr 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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A lovely welcome by a very friendly receptionist. Debbie has been cutting my hair for years & always listens to what I want. She gave me another great cut this time too!

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Viv for your lovely review! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love from Debbie, Adam (reception) & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Todays visit

Sheilagh lavelle
8th Apr 2023
4.0
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Emma is my stylist
Lovely calm visit today , Simone is fantastic, warm friendly , attentive she notices everything and everyone very intuitive,

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Sheilagh for your lovely review, I'll pass your feedback onto Simone, she'll be chuffed!
Love from Emma, Simone & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Todays visit

Sheilagh lavelle
8th Apr 2023
4.0
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Emma is my stylist
Lovely calm visit today , Simone is fantastic, warm friendly , attentive she notices everything and everyone very intuitive,

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Christie gets it right every time!

Amelia
8th Apr 2023
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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The best of the best! Always listens to what I want and makes me feel amazing, thank you!

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Wow! Thank you Amelia for such a fantastic review! We're so pleased you love your haircut.
Love from Christie & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Better than therapy

Anonymous
8th Apr 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0

Always a genuine welcome from the reception team. Debbie is a talented and caring stylist who adds a plus to my week.
Louise washes my hair and always looks after me so well.Love the people, hate the noise.

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Thank you for your lovely review, we're so pleased you enjoy your HOB Salons Experience every visit. If the music is too loud please mention it when you arrive & we'll adjust the volume for you.
Love from Debbie & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Consistently Good Results

Georgio
7th Apr 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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I would highly recommend this salon. The hairdressers are very friendly. They are also very professional. Great atmosphere in the salon and always a very good cut.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thanks Georgio for you great review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your HOB Salons Experience!
We look forward to seeing you soon!
Love from Debbie & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

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Beverley
1st Apr 2023
Team Member: Laurence
5.0

Laurence took on board all I said, did an excellent cut to leave my hair in good condition and I still have long hair. I also appreciate how the salon accommodated me at such short notice .

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Beverley for your lovely comments. Although we are usually very booked up we will always try our best to find you an appointment. We recommend booking your next appointment when checking out to avoid disappointment.
Love from Laurence & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

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Mary Ross
1st Apr 2023
5.0
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Mia gave an excellent blow dry and was really lovely to talk to

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Thank you Mary for your glowing 5 star review! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love from Mia & The HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Colourist

Diana
1st Apr 2023
Team Member: Liane
5.0

Very good colour and blow dry
Thank you

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Hi Diana, We're so happy you love your colour & blow dry!
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Great cut and colour!

Fiona Adamson
29th Mar 2023
Team Member: laura
5.0
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I am so pleased with my colour. Olivia listened to what i wanted and she did a fantastic job! Laura is very talented and has given me an amazing cut too! The whole experience at Hobs Whetstone is lovely. A very friendly and welcoming team.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Fiona for your fantastic review, we're so pleased you enjoyed the HOB Salons Experience! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love from the HOB Salons Whetstone team!

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Christine Vetter
29th Mar 2023
Team Member: laura
5.0
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I had a perfect experience alltogether, beautiful haircut and felt pampered and treated wonderfully.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Hi Christine, Thank you so much for your fabulous review, we're so happy you love your haircut & enjoyed your HOB Salons Experience. I'll pass your comments onto Laura. We look forward to hosting you soon!
Love from the HOB Salons Whetstone Team.

Great experience at Hob Whetstone

Maria Dikme
24th Mar 2023
Team Member: Christie
5.0
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Christie is an absolute wonderful hairstylist. It’s a real pleasure to have my hair done by Christie.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Maria, It was lovely too see you yesterday, you left here looking absolutely gorgeous! We look forward to seeing you soon!
Love from the HOB Salons Whetstone team.

Excellent service

Pragna Modha
23rd Mar 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Met Shana for the first time and she was amazing. Shana listened carefully and did a great transformation . Very pleased and will definitely go back to her.

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Hi Pragna, We really enjoyed hosting you in our salon & very much appreciate your amazing review! We look forward to seeing you soon.
Love from the HOB Salons Whetstone team.

Only salon I go to

Joanne S
23rd Mar 2023
Team Member: Debbie
5.0
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Debbie listens and advises, always happy with my haircut

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Joanne for your lovely review, I'll pass your comments onto Debbie. We look forward to seeing you very soon!
Love from The HOB Salons Whetstone team.

Transformed !

Helen Ledger
17th Mar 2023
Team Member: Shana
5.0
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Made to feel so welcome , thoroughly pampered . Had long dry tangled hair , had a conditioning treatment and a great cut .
Transformed ! Shana is a magician with a pair of scissors for a wand !

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Helen for your fabulous review, we're so pleased you enjoyed your HOB Salons experience! I'll pass your comments onto Shana Scissorhands!
Love from the HOB Salons Whetstone team!

Review for Hair style and Colour- Emma

Deepti Mehta
17th Mar 2023
4.0
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Emma is absolutely amazing my hair colour results are always fab with her . I have Bern going to Emma for over 2 years now and every time she has been superb for both hair cut and colour . She is lovely to talk to as well . Would throughly recommend Emma

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Response from HOB Salons - Whetstone

Thank you Deepti for your lovely review, I'll pass your comments on to Emma!
Love from the HOB Salons Whetstone team.