Whether you’re after a chic new look, luxury pampering, or just some help combatting the air-con and humidity, Jeddah has plenty of haircare havens that will deliver what you need.
The west coast city’s creative, artistic vibe definitely extends to hair trends, meaning there are plenty of places you can get unique, edgy cuts and colours as well as more classic styles, so feel free to go ahead and ask for whatever makes you feel gorgeous – you’ll be turning heads for all the right reasons.
Prices can get steep for treatments and specialist care, but great cuts and colours in Jeddah aren’t particularly expensive (at least compared to Riyadh’s high-end hairdressers) and on the whole you can expect service to be warm and attentive.
These are just some of the best hair salons in Jeddah.
1. Jean Louis David
Jean Louis David salons are renowned the world over – the first one launched in Paris in the 1960s, when the eponymous hairdresser was working closely with the era’s fashion and photography greats. Since then branches have launched everywhere from Milan to Mexico City. You can expect the same modern, artistic approach to styling at the Jeddah salon.
Housed on the 5th floor of the King’s Road Tower, you can enjoy dizzying views of the cityscape as you have your tresses tended to by a highly-trained international team. Check out the salon’s Instagram account which showcases each of their stylists – not only is there plenty of inspiration there for your next look, but it allows you to see whose work will best suit your style. Prices (on request) are some of the highest in the city.
2. The Beauty Loft Hair Salon and Spa
It’s all about fuss-free style at the Beauty Loft, a modern, minimalist salon and spa that’s known for cuts, colours, styling and extensions. Customers love the glamorous blow-outs in particular, which start from just SAR 121 (or SAR 59 if you only need your fringe done) as well as the warm and friendly stylists, who always make you feel as though your ‘do is in very safe hands.
Kerasilk, Keratin and a long list of Kevin Murphy conditioning treatments are also offered. The Beauty Loft stays open until 11pm, convenient for anyone who needs to fit their grooming in after work or a busy day. And if you want to get brows, lashes or nails done here as well as your hair, you’ll have time for that too.
3. Etoile
If you’re a long-haired lady looking to keep your locks in tip-top shape, a visit to Etoile Salon is one of the best choices you can make in Jeddah. This glamorous, ultra-feminine salon is decked out in vintage pinks, making it a luxurious, relaxing place to unwind while your hair is cared for. The salon offers everything from repair work and maintenance to treatments that give an intense dose of high shine.
Check out the salon’s services list for a full list of what’s on offer, including detox scalp treatments, BB cream treatments (these start at SAR 700), after-colour treatments and more. The colourists here also come highly recommended, whether you’re after contouring, highlights, lowlights or an elegant ombre or sombre look. Go for a glamorous, soft waved blow-dry to show off the results.
4. The Curly Bar
No matter what kind of curls you have – waves, coils, ringlets or flick-ups – they’ll be beautifully taken care of at The Curly Bar, one of the best salons for curly hair in Jeddah. You can rest assured, there are no cookie-cutter, identikit hairdos on offer as this salon’s approach is all about celebrating uniqueness and individuality. Staff are trained in the Rëzo Cut technique, which aims to make the most of your hair’s natural volume, texture, and length.
They will take their time identifying your hair type and the look you want and offer a personalised cut to make sure your hair looks the best it can be. Deep conditioning treatments are offered as well as haircuts and styling (starting from SAR 440). Got curly-haired kiddies? Children aged five to 10 are catered for here too, so go ahead and book an appointment for the whole family.
5. Hair and Beyond
Jeddah’s gents certainly haven’t been forgotten about on the grooming scene, as Hair and Beyond offers a broad range of hair services for men. Precision cuts and smart styling are available, as well as luxury beard grooming, hair treatments and colouring.
Dedicated stylists will discuss your look in detail, to ensure your cut perfectly suits your lifestyle – HaB offers some of the sharpest barbering services in the city with consistently great reviews. Prices are reasonable at this top-rated salon, with a beard trim starting from SAR 35. If you’re so inclined, you can opt for a package deal and get a mani-pedi, facial or wax at the same time as your haircare.
6. Dalm Beauty Salon
For funky undercuts, off-beat colours and edgy styles, Dalm Beauty Salon is Jeddah’s go-to spot. The salon has a loyal following of clientele, who rave about the attentive service and say stylists always listen carefully to make sure the end result is perfect. Short styles are the salon’s specialism, along with hair art, trimming and line-ups – a classic haircut costs SAR 230.
The cool, grey interiors of the Mishrifah salon give off a relaxed feel, and the motivational slogans daubed across the walls (‘If you never try, you’ll never know’) might just tempt you to get a more dramatic chop than you’d planned. Keep an eye on Dalm’s Instagram account for inspiration as well as the regular deals and special offers on cuts and treatments that the salon offers.
