In the heart of London’s hip and happening urban village, is one of the Capital’s ‘favourite salons.’ says Vogue magazine.

Established in 1988, the 3,000 sq ft Marylebone salon is luxurious, spacious, and a firm favourite of the style cognoscenti. The simple minimalist design, with beautiful natural textures and materials, including walnut, oak and limestone is instantly welcoming and relaxing.

An antique white marble fireplace flanked by a library of books, fragrant candles and stunning floristry all add to the club like atmosphere. Two in house chefs provide mouth wateringly healthy food and refreshments primarily using raw and organic ingredients. At the rear of the salon, a daylight colour studio with a 17 feet high vaulted roof, is fitted with glide away laptops, wireless internet access and personal DVD players with a selection of over 100 films. Michael Van Clarke is the ultimate deluxe salon.

In the last 4 years the salon has been nominated for a record 30 British Hairdressing Business Awards and has won 12 awards.

Technically brilliant. A creative genius. Michael Van Clarke is one of the world’s leading hairdressing experts, with over 30 years experience at the cutting edge.

Michael has looked after the most discerning clients, including nine Royal families, political leaders, models, rock stars and A-list film celebrities.

Michael has worked with leading international designers for their catwalk shows, worked in photographic studios for the top magazines – getting his first Vogue editorial spread at just 19 - and established his own unique signature systems to get the very best from hair. His 99% client return rate is unmatched in an industry notorious for salon hopping by disaffected clients.

Michael’s Diamond Dry Cut™ is the premiere method for cutting hair and is exclusive to the Michael Van Clarke salon. Cutting the hair clean and dry allows Michael to work with the hair’s natural movement and texture, interpreted with face shapes and features, to create brilliant styles with an unrivalled level of precision and balance. This method is taught in his central London Salon Academy and, along with an exceptional teaching programme, has led to the salon winning multiple industry awards for training.

Michael’s photographic work and articles have regularly appeared in the major fashion magazines and national newspapers. He has developed the “3 More Inches” range to meet a need in the marketplace - a product that keeps hair stronger and healthier during its lifetime enabling it to grow longer and more lustrous. Michael’s experience of couture hairdressing and his scientific understanding of hair have led to the creation of this new system of hair care.

We are committed to the genuine care, comfort and transformation of our clients. Forget any preconceived prejudices about hairdressers. Our professional team is commited to the genius care, comfort and transformation of our clients.

Michael Van Clarke signature methods will give you the best possible taiored solutions, so your hair looks its best for as long as possible with as little effort necessary.
Read about Precision Styling here. Download our price list here.

Colouring

Many people think about having colour in their hair but may be afraid to take the first step. Here we explore the fact and fiction with the top colourists at Michael Van Clarke.
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Straighteners

Two types: Yuko and Brazilian

Many of our clients with wavy or frizzy hair, prefer to always wear their hair styled smooth, so much so that their lives used to be dominated by avoiding hair challenging situations; no going out in damp weather, no swimming on summer holidays etc.

Our two systems of straightening have literally changed their lives.

They are NOTHING like straightening systems of old which simply left the hair straight but frizzy and still needed a lot of styling work.

1. Our Yuko system, expertly applied, leaves the hair ‘wash and wear’ silky smooth and straight. It is life changing, it is Amazing! The straightening process is permanent and new hair will need to be re straightened approximately every 8 – 15 months depending on the length and style. Charges are time based as they depend on thickness and length, and range from c£200 -£500. Partial straightening is also very effective for people with uneven hair textures.

2. Brazilian straightening is a softer less permanent method. It’s brilliant for those who prefer to keep some body in their hair. Lasts 2-3 months.

Trichology

Healthy Hair underpins everything we are aiming for in beautiful easycare hair. Using the latest Videoscope technology, the revolutionary Micromist machine, and drawing from a unique range of treatments, our in house trichologists can prescribe and administer the perfect antidote for most scalp & hair problems, be it dry or lacklustre hair, abnormal thinning, sensitive or flaky scalps etc.

The revolutionary Micromist® machine emits ultra tiny steam particles that draw our nourishing treatments deep down into the hair shaft. This repairs and rejuvenates your hair, giving strength, suppleness and a longer lasting shine.

Extensions

You’d be surprised at how many people in the public eye have hair extensions now. Whether to give extra length, make fine hair thicker or create a totally new look the possibilities are infinite. We use real European hair that can be perfectly matched to your own, and the attachment process does not damage your own hair.

The process can take from 1 hour to 3 hours depending how many weaves you have. Weaves are removed and reattached approximately every 3 months, preferably on a partial basis every 4 to 6 weeks.

Prices range from approximately £200-£600 depending on the length, colour, and quantity of hair applied. We’ll advise whether extensions will be practical and suitable for you; they are not for everybody. For a free consultation with one of our experts call the salon on 020_7224 3123.

 

 

The Michael Van Clarke team are the first choice trusted resource for wedding day hair and make-up. Remember... you could be looking back on your photos for the rest of your life.
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Ten Top Anti Aging Tips for Younger Sexier Hair
Healthier hair is often a lifestyle choice. If you are generally fit, a non smoker, have a good balanced diet, etc. you are not going to get better hair than that coming out of your scalp. How quickly this hair dries out and disintegrates is very much down to you.

When all put together, better habits across a range of hair care areas, will make a massive difference in slowing the aging process. You can have your hair dry out and split after 5" of growth, or 7", 8", 9", 10"...it's your choice, and you don't have to live like a nun. Here are a few tips to get started on.

1. Throw away your dryer nozzle.
Unless you have thick wavy hair that you need to dry dead straight, your nozzle unnecessarily concentrates heat and can lead to excessive damage. Keep a one inch gap between your hair and the end of the dryer.

2. Always use conditioner.
Shampoos open the surface cuticle to clean, conditioners reseal the cuticle for protection, shine, and comb-ability.

3. Use a professional saw-cut comb.
Moulded plastic combs often have imperfections on the teeth that can lacerate the surface cuticle, aging the hair prematurely. 3 More Inches professional combs are saw-cut from one piece then hand polished by artisans.

4. Use a deep treatment at least once a week.
3 more inches Pre-Wash Treatment System with its unique cashmere protein complex, is the quickest and the best for restoring suppleness, reducing breakage, and maintaining the vibrancy of colours. Just 60 seconds of your time to apply it.

5. Trim ends regularly.
Every 3-8 weeks depending on length and style, as the ends decay and disintegrate they look tired and unattractive; also any splitting can travel up the hair shaft if not caught in time.

6. Do not use a brush to take out knots on wet hair.
When hair is wet use a wide tooth comb to gently ease out knots from the ends first, working up to the roots. Don't believe the myth of brushing hair 100 times before bedtime. Once it's brushed, further friction just wears it out quicker.

7. Always protect your hair in the sun.
Hats or scarves are best, protective treatments come second. The UV rays of the sun break down the molecular structure of hair, which unlike skin doesn't recover its appearance within a few weeks. Long hair can take years to renew.

8. Colour your hair professionally.
Choose a colourist that cares about condition and quality, and is up to date. Modern tints are much gentler on the hair.

9. Choose a good stylist.
The right haircut well executed can save you 95% of the time you may be spending over styling your hair.

10. Use a little light wax or moisturizing cream on dry ends.
This will protect and keep the hair looking and feeling healthier. Try 3 more inches Thicken & Shine Finishing Feed.

Many women think it is socially unacceptable to have long hair past 40. Like many social observations this one is out of date. It was always about condition not length. In the old days before good conditioners, great colouring, skilful cutting and styling, etc. long dry frizzy white hair made a woman look older and tired. But today we have the skill and technology - 60 really is the new 40.