Blue Tit’s cool and quirkily decked out hairdressers are popping up all over the capital. For their ninth salon they’ve chosen a little nook on the lower ground floor of Topshop’s flagship Oxford Circus store and their new digs have lost none of the charisma and one-off style the boutique chain is known for. A combination of smooth concrete floors, mossy green woodchip and a profusion of lush foliage give this place a fresh, clean Scandi feel, while an angular, origami-shaped ceiling shoots out light at random angles giving the space a natural daylit glow - quite a feat considering it’s metres below Oxford Street.
As ever, experienced stylists are on hand to work their magic on London’s locks. My colourist Hannah instantly makes me feel comfortable, listens patiently to my barnet requests, doesn’t scoff at my ignorance of styling terminology and recommends cuts, colours and restorative treatments, including a conditioning Olaplex masque and silver shampoo.
My bleach and balayage is swift, but indulgent, full of gorgeous smells from the all-natural Davines products the salon has used since its inception. It's made even more comfortable by free drinks and wifi. Once finished, I can safely say it’s one of the most natural-looking colours I’ve ever had and is finished off beautifully with a professional blowdry. Blue Tit are still on their game and this Topshop venture is sure to bring their fashion-forward approach to an even wider crowd.