A trip to the hairdressers can feel like the ultimate luxury and goes a long way in helping us feel more confident in our appearance. The hair styles of Galway owe a lot to the fantastic expertise of the hairdressers who live and work here. If you have been wondering where to go for your next hair appointment, we've got a list of the best spots to get your hair done in Galway right here...
Whether you want a colour and cut or upstyling and hair extension, these Galway hairdressers can help you live out and flaunt a fabulous new look. Your journey to achieving health and voluptuous hair starts here!
Head Shed
Services: colour & cuts, styling, wash & blowdry, bridal upstyling, balayage, highlights, hair treatments
Located just off Eyre Square, Head Shed offers its clients a chance to kick back, socialise and unwind, all while getting pampered to a gorgeous new hair style. Head Shed excels in bringing out the best of your hair through in-depth consultation, bespoke colouring and genuine TLC for each and every client. The amazing team specialises in beautiful hair and one look at their Instagram and Facebook pages will tell you everything you need to know.
Address: Level 3, Corbett Court Shopping Centre, Eyre Square
Book your hair appointment here
Read our interview with Head Shed's owner Stacey
above: Head Shed
Zac Jenko
A fantastic hairdresser based in Galway is the stylist to the stars Zac Jenko, he is known for creating haircuts for women and men that enhances one’s natural beauty, whether that is a reinvention of your look or enhancement of your current. Keen to help his clients flaunt their natural hair, and save them hours of blow drying and flat ironing, with Zac there’s no need for a haircut every 6 weeks, or expensive unnecessary products, it’s time to embrace a new routine that will get the hair of your dreams. Zac has worked with some of the world’s biggest bands including U2, and Fleetwood Mac, so if you want a haircut from one of the best in the biz he is the person to call.
Address: Woodquay, Galway City
Book your hair appointment by calling him on 087 127 0953 (avail of a fab 20% discount on haircuts when you mention 'This is Galway' when booking)
Check out our interview with Zac Jenko
Francis Glynn Hair Artist
Services: styling, creative colour and cuts, curly hair cuts &styling, balayage, highlights, hair treatments
Delivering flawless results every time, Francis Glynn Hair Artist is a Wella Master colour expert and Redken Certified Haircolourist. One look at all the amazing reviews and the before/after photos posted across his pages is enough to see that his hair colour creations are always incredibly gorgeous and his clients adore his work. He is currently renting a chair out of Momento Hair Salon on High Street and his ever-expanding client list really speaks for itself - he is one of the best!
Address: Momento Hair Salon, 18 High Street, Latin Quarter
Book your hair appointment here
above: Fran Glynn Hair Artist
Platinum Expert Hair
Services: hair extensions, wash & blowdry, styling
If your hair goals have always been to achieve massive volume and length, then Platinum Expert Hair can help you live out your dreams. Hair extensions can provide a transformative effect, adding length, volume, and even colour to your natural hair and this hair salon offers not one but six professional hair extension methods, as well as a full hairdressing service. Their professional team will go through any questions you have, and advise you as to your suitability for extensions and also perform a colour matching service to ensure you receive the best possible result.
Address: Unit 2, Buttermilk Walk, City Centre
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Zenith Hairdressing
Services: colour & cuts, curly hair cuts & styling, up-styling & curling, wash & blowdry, balayage & highlights, hair treatments, hair extensions
One of the city’s leading-edge hair salons, Zenith Hairdressing creates fresh and funky styles for its loyal Galway clientele and visitors to the city. Constantly reviewing technologies and treatments available, this team goes the extra mile to ensure they are offering only the best products, advice, treatments and techniques from colour and cuts to home maintenance. This salon offers and specialises in both L’Oreal Professional and Organic NaYo Colour, and stock a range of fantastic retail products too.
Address: 33 Eyre Street, Woodquay
Book your hair appointment here
above: Zenith Hairdressing
Velvet Hairdressing
Services: colour & cuts, styling, wash & blowdry, upstyling & curling, balayage, highlights, hair treatments, men’s hair cuts & styling
The team at Velvet Hairdressing in Barna combines their wealth of experience and expertise to offer their clients the best in both styling and colour treatments. They strive for excellence by using the latest products and techniques to deliver the perfect customer experience to everyone who visits them. Thanks to this, Velvet Hairdressing has gained a sizable reputation as one of the finest hair salons, not only in Galway, but in the whole West of Ireland!
Address: Unit 5b, Seapoint, Bearna
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Pixie Hair Studio
Services: colour & cuts, styling, wash & blowdry, balayage, highlights, hair treatments
From short and sassy cuts to full and fabulous ‘dos, the team at Pixie Hair Studio can help you achieve your perfect look. The studio is full of a passionate team who excel at providing expert cutting, colouring and styling services. They’re committed to providing the best quality haircare in a relaxed and fun environment, and are always keen to get the creative juices flowing and give you the hairstyle you’ve always wanted. This team of hair experts can (and will) cater to your individual needs and are ready to support your bold and creative ideas.
Address: Unit 1, Merchant’s Gate, Merchant’s Road
Book your hair appointment by calling them on 091530727
above: Pixie Hair Studio
Sinead Lee Hair Design
Services: hair extensions, colour & cuts, up-styling & curling, wash & blowdry, balayage & highlights, hair treatments
From London’s West End to Galway City, Sinead Lee brought 18+ years experience in the hair industry to Galway city and created her own hair salon to provide her clients with a unique and exceptional hairdressing experience. Every team member brings their own professional, creative flair and international experience to the studio. Open from the early hour of 8am every morning, this may be the perfect solution for those of you who prefer early morning appointments. A brand new ‘do before noon, that sounds good to us!
Address: 2 Cross Street Lower
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Envy Hair Salon
Services: colour & cuts, styling, wash & blowdry, upstyling, balayage, highlights, hair treatments
The dynamic and creative team at the boutique Envy Hair Salon are able to tackle any challenge you bring in, so whether you’re looking to maintain a look you love or want to try something totally new and different, they’re always open to hear from you. The team is made up of independent hair stylists who offer unrivalled services and cutting edge treatments. Visit Envy Hair Salon for your next hair cut/styling and you will have the envy of all who see you! The results they achieve really speak for themselves.
Address: 16 Sea Road, Galway’s Westend
Book your hair appointment here
above: Envy Hair Salon
SEI Bella Hair Design
Services: colour & cuts, styling, wash & blowdry, upstyling & curling, balayage, highlights, hair treatments
A popular choice for hairdressing services in Galway, Oranmore’s SEI Bella Hair Design was awarded ‘Best Salon in Connacht’ at the 2024 HiStyle Hair and Beauty Awards. The salon team consists of skilled hair stylists who are known for delivering an unquestionable quality of hairdressing and helping their clients achieve their hair goals. The overall salon is a luxurious space which maintains an elegant, professional, and relaxing environment ensuring everyone who visits them enjoys a bit of TLC.
Address: Unit 2 Carraig Lair Shopping Centre, Oranmore
Book your hair appointment here
Sarah Mason Professional
Services: colour & cuts, styling, wash & blowdry, bridal upstyling & curling, balayage, highlights, hair treatments, hair extensions
With over 30 years of experience and a long list of awards under her belt, Sarah Mason is recognised as one of Ireland’s top professional hair colourists. Every visit to her salon in Galway City is an experience of the highest level of technical expertise, personal consultations and creativity. Together with her talented team they bring their knowledge, creative skills and refreshing energy to every new hairdo, and offer tried-and-tested advice on the haircare products that are best suited to your hair type.
Address: Unit 3, Forster Court, East Village
Book your hair appointment here
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