Exceptional hair. Everyday beauty

In the heart of West Mersea since 1997

A woman blow-drying a customer's hair in a salon, smiling and wearing glasses.

Services

  • At Friends, we provide a range of hair cutting service to suit all styles. Our skilled stylists offer personalised consultations, ensuring each client leaves with a look that complements their individuality.

    We offer various techniques, including trims, layered cuts, and modern shags, accommodating both timeless and trendy styles. Our precision cuts enhance detail and texture for lively hair.

  • Hair colouring services are designed to enhance your natural beauty, express your individuality, and provide a fresh, revitalized look. We offer a variety of techniques to suit every preference and style.

  • Beauty services encompass a wide range of treatments and procedures designed to enhance an individual's appearance and boost their confidence.

    Each beauty service is designed to cater to personal preferences and needs, offering a path to feel and look one's best.

Who we are

For nearly three decades, Friends Hair & Beauty has been at the heart of West Mersea Island, offering expert hair styling, beauty treatments, and a warm, welcoming space for all.

From timeless cuts to indulgent facials, our goal has always been the same: helping you look and feel your best.

Our products

At Friends Hair & Beauty, we’re committed to using only the very best in professional haircare to ensure every client leaves feeling confident, refreshed, and beautifully styled. That’s why we’ve chosen to partner with trusted industry leaders like Muk Haircare and Davines—brands known for their high-performance formulas, nourishing ingredients, and salon-quality results.

We continually research and hand-select the products we use in our treatments to guarantee the healthiest outcomes for your hair and the environment.

  • A woman with long blonde hair smiling happily, holding a black container labeled 'Heart of Glass' by Davines.

  • A bottle of Love smoothing shampoo placed on a rock near the ocean, with a cloudy sky overhead.

  • Back view of a woman with long, shiny brown hair styled in loose waves, standing indoors with a brick wall in the background.

  • Salon stations with three mirrors, black chairs, and hair styling tools in a modern salon.

  • Back view of a person with shoulder-length wavy platinum blonde hair.

  • Three black bottles of Davines Heart of Glass hair care products and three polaroid pictures of women with different hairstyles on a white fabric surface.

  • A close-up of a pink or light purple rose held by a person whose hands have pink nail polish. The person is wearing a silver ring on one finger.

Visit us

Book your appointment today and let our friendly team of experts pamper you with style and care!