10 top hairdressers in Cape Town

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‘Pay attention to your hair, because everyone else will,’ advises Hillary Clinton. She's right. Your hair is an expression of youth, vitality and can be your most noticeable asset. If your hair looks great, you feel great. We've selected a range of the best hair salons.  Included is everything from kiddies’ hairdressers, where woman go to dye, and of course, some manly options too.

Scar
Have you ever wondered where the alternative, outrageous and trendy get their dos? Head stylist Andrew creates colourful hair couture and no style is beyond his sheers. ‘Scar giveth hair and scar taketh hair away,’ he says.
22 Kloof Street | Gardens | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 422 5900

Institute Aesthetic
Inspired by their world travels, stylists Gayle Swart and Dawid Kriel use the full Redken range for creative cuts and fabulous colour.
15 Stellendal Road | Somerset West |+27 (0)21 851 4789

Absolut Hair
Award-winning master stylist Steven Phillips counts Helen Zille as one of his clients and prides himself on 'hair at its best'. Joined by stylists Porche De Vos and Grant Tattersall, Absolut Hair offers professional service, colour corrections, cutting and styling.
Shop 5 | The Quadrant | Wilderness Road | Claremont | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 671 3928

Boy Girl Hair
Dubbed the craziest hair stylist in Cape Town, Gunther Theiss has tended the locks of local rock bands and he certainly has a way with the ladies. The salon offer cuts, colours, treatments and styling to a diverse clientele.
Shop 2 Perspectives | 37 Roeland Street | District Six | Cape Town | +27 (0)81 472 4641

Glasshouse Rejuvenation for Men
Glasshouse is a one-stop grooming emporium for metro-sexual males. Recline on black leather chairs with a whiskey in hand, while an expert stylist fine tunes your appearance. You can even top up your botox while you're there.
Unit 110a The Foundry | 74 Prestwich Street | Green Point | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 419 9599

Shea Beauty Mobile Hair Salon
Shea offers hairdressing on the go for the busy and beautiful. Convenient services include, braiding, extensions, treatments, colouring and haircuts.
V&A Waterfront | Cape Town | +27 (0)71 199 2291

De La Roche
Coiffure connoisseurs should never have to choose style over value. Friendly stylist Nadia du Plessis I’ll find this out for you) not only has great skill, but her highlights and hair cut packages are a snip of the price. 135 Main Street | Paarl | +27 (0)21 863 2966

Kidz Hair Studio
Kids with hair of all shapes and sizes, from curly to fine are in for a happy hair experience. Your kids can play with tractors and trains all while being pampered.
42 Southfield Road | Plumstead | +27 (0)21 761 1557

Afro Hair Design
In a sparkly and creative environment, hairdressing expert Shandrinah Mggosi will braid, relax, treat, dreadlock or extend luscious locks. Browse their range of wigs, wefts, hair pieces and products.
210 Long Street | City Centre | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 422 5000

Furr Hair
This fashion-forward styling studio specialises in up to date cutting, highlights, colours and wedding styles for men and women. Innovative stylist Liezel Vanzyn will give your beauty a boost.
Shop No.1 | Wembley Square | Solan Street | Gardens | Cape Town | +27 (0)21 461 0667


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