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SCL is London's independent hair salon for colour, balayage and extensions. Three salons: Notting Hill, Fitzrovia and Liverpool Street.

Our SALONS

  • SCL Notting Hill hair salon, Westbourne Park Road W11

    NOTTING HILL

    Our first salon. Good hair, good vibes, and where it all started in 2016.

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  • SCL Fitzrovia hair salon, Rathbone Square W1T

    FITZROVIA

    Our Central London salon. Creativity on tap, colour that pops, and a good time guaranteed every visit.

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  • SCL Liverpool Street hair salon, Old Broad Street EC2N

    LIVERPOOL STREET

    Our newest and biggest salon. 2,000 sq ft across two floors, with mirrors you can interact with, a cocktail menu and four waterfall head spas. Opened May 2026.

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Our SHOP

No nonsense. Just the products we'd actually put our names to, picked for your hair, your way.

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SCL professional hair products for home use
SCL professional hair products for home use

Meet Samantha and the team. The people who'll actually get your hair, not just cut it.

Our EXPERTS

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New hair, new energy. Book in and step into a salon experience that's all about you, from balayage to blowdry and everything in between.

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Samantha Cusick, founder of SCL hair salons London
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Our STORY

I started SCL in 2016 in Notting Hill with one idea: a trip to the hairdresser should feel fun, not intimidating.

No judgement, no jargon, just great hair and a good time. Ten years on, that idea is three salons across London, a stylist co-working space, a home haircare range, and a client community I'm genuinely obsessed with.

We've won awards, been in the press, and done a lot of brilliant hair. But the thing I'm most proud of? You lot. Our clients.

The people who've trusted us, come back again and again, and been living proof that doing things properly actually works. Every damn day.

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What THE PRESS says

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what OUR CLIENTS SAY

1,600+ five-star reviews across our three London salons. Don’t just take our word for it.

  • TORI A.

    “I am in LOVE with my hair!! Samantha was absolutely amazing - super talented and so lovely. I’ve never been able to get a balayage that I’m happy with but Samantha has blown it out the water!! I’m already booking myself in for my next appointment!”

  • JASMINE V.

    "Absolutely love my hair. Even better than I had imagined, thank you so much. It has been done so naturally and is amazingly blended. Also had some really yummy cocktails:) I will be back!"

  • SAM F.

    "I had the best experience at SC. I’d wanted to visit for years and it did not disappoint. Everyone was beyond lovely and the salon has a great vibe! I’m so please with my colour and cut and will definitely be back. Thank you team SC and I wish you all the success with future SC salons. Please come to Brighton!

  • JILL K.

    “I absolutely love my hair. I got caramel balayage and it looks so beautiful and natural. I’m really pleased with the results. I’m so happy with my cut and new style. I had two tapes added to add some thickness and it’s made such a difference.”

  • VANESSA T.

    “Really amazing from my consultation when I was nervous/unsure about what shade of blonde to go, answered all my questions and was extremely lovely throughout! Will definitely revisit!”

  • SAMANTHA S.

    “Amazing service, thank you so much. I love my new hair cut & style. Lovely friendly stylist & reception staff. Recommend to everyone. Look forward to my next visit.”

STAY IN THE LOOP

STAY IN THE LOOP

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