What SJ Is Up To

New Year New Hair

New Hair Routine A hair care routine that will ensure that no matter the hairstyle, your hair will look shiny and healthy is as simple as: Wash with new shampoo and conditioner for your hair type. Experiment with a hair treatment once a week/month. Get regular hair trims. Give your […] Continue reading

Holiday Party Hairstyles

The holiday season is here and everyone wants to look their best for every party. I have looked at hundreds, maybe thousands, of party hairstyles and my only advice is for every client to find a style they like and Blow Dry Express can create it for them just in-time […] Continue reading

8 Step Process for a Great Blowdry

STEP 1: PREPARATION Tools: 1) Round Brush; 2) Hairdryer Products: 1) Shampoo and conditioner (alcohol and sulfate free) 2) Deep conditioning hair mask 3) Thickening spray 4) Conditioning spray 5) Texturizing spray 6) Finishing / smoothing cream STEP 2: WASH YOUR HAIR THOROUGHLY Preparation is essential to blowout your […] Continue reading

HAT HAIR ALTERNATIVES

It has been so warm for the first week in October but I know it will get colder and hats become a necessary fashion accessory for me. While I wear many hats (pun?), the challenge is getting the right hair style to match the hat style!!! So, I recommend a […] Continue reading

Autumnal Hair Care

Cooler temperatures bring a whole new set of challenges for hair care. I have three (maybe FOUR) easy autumn hair care tips to make sure your hair looks and feels amazing this season! TIP 1: Given Your Hair a Fresh Start Over the summer months, many clients ask for more styling products […] Continue reading

The Salon vs The Gym

I pay about £25/week for my gym membership. When I compare chic hairstyling to physical fitness, a weekly blowdry is about the same price as gym membership — and the benefits are about the same. I feel great after a good workout and I feel great when my hair looks […] Continue reading

BDE is better than DIY

Here are my six steps to better hair care: 1. Wet is sometimes best As soon as you get out of the shower, pat — don’t rub — your hair. Consider a leave-in conditioner. 2. Treat your hair gently Think of damaged hair like cashmere — you wouldn’t just toss […] Continue reading

High Humidity + High Temperature = High FRIZZ

Perhaps I am late to my own party but summer hair care is different. High humidity and high temperatures equal high FRIZZ. So, here are my tips: 1. Invest in a Brazilian BlowOut To battle humid hair and to avoid the dreaded frizz is to invest in a permanent blow-dry. […] Continue reading

Blow Dry Express Has Best Loyalty Scheme in UK – HairMiles

I am excited to re-brand my loyalty scheme!!! My my loyalty scheme is the best kept secret among UK salon users and I am trying to figure out why. I am frustrated that my loyalty scheme is so unknown. I offer a FREE blow dry after about 10 visits (depending […] Continue reading

The Best Blow Dry in London & The Best Blow Dry Value in London

I am trying an experiment — a RADICAL change in my blow dry prices. Some of my clients are very price conscience and some are very time conscience. I do not have enough availability on Thursday or Friday for everyone and I have turned away sooooo many women recently. Also, […] Continue reading

Race Week & Wedding Hair

I am super excited for Race Week at Ascot — Like No Where Else — in June and I have two weddings this summer. I love to wear hats and these events are perfect. When wearing a hat, I follow three hat rules. Hat Hair Rule 1 I match my […] Continue reading

My Easter To-Do List

I love Easter. I can never get enough of Easter stuff from chocolates to jelly beans. Easter is not a natural tie-in for Blow Dry Express but I loveeeeeee Easter…Here are my favourite Easter activities: 1. Hunting for new Chocolate I love to find a new source of chocolates and […] Continue reading

Size Matters

Many women exhaust themselves trying to increase the volume in their hair at home. I have some tips if volume is what you seek! There are two alternatives to get bigger hair: Give yourself a good foundation of volume — using a round brush or velcro rollers; or Visit Blow […] Continue reading

Blow Dry Express is Not Your Mother’s Hairdresser

Finding ‘The One’ Many women are totally, absolutely loyal to their hairdresser. Your hair is the ultimate image to express yourself. So, how do you find ‘The One’ – the hairdresser who gets you. Feel the Magic at Blow Dry Express Your hairstyle can make your dreams come to life. […] Continue reading

Mothering Sunday Hair Care — FREE blow dry for Mum on Saturdays

The Best Mother’s Day Gift is Time Together Never mess with Mum’s hair. Almost all mums take pride in their gentle curls, the smoothness of the hair, and the radiant shine. You know how much your mum loves her hair. She has tried all the latest hair treatments that claim […] Continue reading

Brazilian Blowouts

Brazilian Blowouts – What Every Woman Should Know Before Getting Your First BB Treatment Brazilian Blowout is an awesome smoothing treatment to straighten hair without damaging the hair. It bonds the protein to the outer layer of the hair to smooth, protect, soften and relax the hair. Women who have […] Continue reading

Why Come to a Blow Dry Bar…

…because you can get the hair style you aspire to with the right haircut and perfect product. I cannot make your hair grow thicker but I can texture your hair to make it feel thicker. Some hairstylists may be lazy but the key to success is an open line of […] Continue reading

More Magic Comes to Canary Wharf

After months of preparation, I am opening another salon. I have never worked in Canary Wharf or Canada Water and I am soooooo excited. The salon is located at the base of the ‘down-escalator’ at the main (west) entrance to the Canary Wharf tube station. It is like the perfect […] Continue reading

Pop-up at Primark store.

Pioneering a new way to engage with customers, Blow Dry Express were running a pop-up bar at Primark’s Oxford street store between 6th-14th of February. Situated in a perfect spot near make-up and beauty counter, Blow Dry Express girls sported an inviting atmosphere, putting together stylish up do’s and pulling […] Continue reading

Test Drive a Dyson Supersonic

The Dyson Supersonic is amazing. This blow dryer is so light but so powerful it literally blew me away (I could not resist that pun, sorry). The Dyson Supersonic allows me to style hair easier and faster. Blow Dry Express is expert at fast, professional hairstyling. I have never driven […] Continue reading

SJ's Favorite Links

natasha Kennedy

12:36 15 May 18

I visited Blowdry Express for the first time on Saturday morning. It was such a pleasant experience from the start to finish. Paulina did such an excellent blow dry for me and made me feel very welcome. I will definitely be back soon. Thank you Paulina for making my hair look so fab for the weekend !

Menna Kamel

08:32 13 May 18

I can not recommend this enough. Paulina and Maria are really good. I have long, curly hair and so I know it's not easy to straighten and it's very rare to find a hair stylist/salon that treats the hair well. They were very delicate with the hair and the end result was better than expected. They gained a loyal customer for sure.

pemala garret

10:20 09 May 18

Popped in during off peak was serviced right away! Lashan did an amazing job best blow out to date in London, and for a very fair price. Highly recommend.

Noor A

16:00 03 Apr 18

Having sampled the services of other blow dry bars in Canary Wharf, I would only ever go back to blowdryexpress. Instead of a generic and limited set of options, the stylists really listen to what you want and today that was beach waves rather than the full prom night curls look!...service is very quick without being rushed- perfect for a lunchtime or last minute visit! I couldn't recommend them more.

Annie

05:59 28 Jan 18

Two friends and I scheduled appointments to get blow outs on Friday night, when we arrived this girl there told us that they were closing although we had called and booked appointments, which we thought was strange. We called back to their central booking line and confirmed we had appointments, and the person on the phone had to talk to the girl in the store, following which she reluctantly agreed to help us, but only for 2/3 people. I then said I was fine sitting out since I didn't really need a blow out and was just accompanying my friend, so my 2 friends proceeded with their appointments.The one girl who originally turned us away finished one of my friends earlier so said "oh, let me help you do something as well since you guys are going out tonight." I was like no it's okay but she insisted, and we thought she was just being nice and didn't want me to be left out. I sat down and she asked when the last time I washed my hair was, and I said last night. She then said "perfect" and then proceeded to use a straight iron to curl my hair without any washing. No heat protector or treatment was applied either. The curls she gave me were also quite tightly wound and left my hair feeling dry and coarse. Honestly, I could've done a better job myself. She made it seem like it was complimentary but I didn't want to presume that so I went to pay and she charged me 31 pounds -- the full "rush hour" fee -- for a 15 min flat iron with no hair wash. My friends had hair washes and blow outs that took 30-45 minutes and paid the same thing. We all thought she was being nice and doing something complimentary in her spare time, but it was quite the opposite. I left feeling ripped off with a style I didn't ask for nor liked, as well as an incomplete service. If the manager of this location can contact me to discuss, happy to give you more details on this employee.Ps: the other taller girl who was there who helped my other friend was completely fine so want to make clear this review is not about her.

Ilana r

13:40 18 May 18

Amazing blow dry! Amazing people! Natalie and Amy were fantastic and made me feel super confident with how beautiful my hair turned out. Lovely people and really great price too.

Folly G

06:16 30 Apr 18

Had a fantastic blow dry by Marianna, booked with very little notice. Super experience and thank you for the lovely mimosa!

Carol Thrives

15:17 28 Apr 18

Absolutely amazing. Went there on a short notice for an Important meeting and Ana (hope i spelled it right) was prompt to give me an advice as i was clueless on how to do my hair. Amazing touch,and great conversation. Will come back for sure

Gemma Cooper

18:05 19 Mar 18

Went here on Saturday for a "Birthday blow dry"... I can NOT recommend this place enough. The atmosphere, the service and the blow dry were incredible! Marianna and SJ were amazing! I was so overwhelmed with how my hair looked... I got goosebumps. 100% recommend you give this place a try... a decision you won't regret.

Shauna Keegan

19:08 05 Feb 18

I cant recommend this place enough. SJ made every effort to fit me in so i could get my hair done before a wedding. I asked questions beforehand and she answered promptly and was so helpful for a complete stranger!The service was fantastic and thorough and was the best blowdry i have had. The guys pinned my hair so i could undo it later in the day and honestly the results were great!I want her to come and open one in Manchester so i can make it a weekly visit!

Clare Stenson

08:28 23 May 18

Superb service with Ana. Professional, fast and above all, a great blow-dry! The app is great as well when on the go. I would highly recommend this location and Liverpool St.

Jessica Hostage

08:02 15 May 18

Blow Dry Express did the hair for me and my bridesmaids on the morning of my wedding and I couldn’t have been more delighted! I was so happy with my hair, and my bridesmaids looked beautiful. SJ and Ana were amazing and such a good addition to our group getting ready on the day - calm and professional but good fun as well! I’m also a regular at the Alie Street salon and whoever does my hair it always looks great. I highly recommend Blow Dry Express.

Caroline Casey

19:12 04 May 18

This is a great spot for a speedy but sleek blow dry. The team are incredibly friendly and professional. The wash is thorough and relaxing. And despite the incredibly reasonable price they don't cut corners like some other blow dry salons. I will definitely be returning, I just wish they had more salons dotted over west London way!

Ana Sturzu

16:27 22 Mar 18

Love it! Love it! Love it! Every time I visit this place Ana always works her magic and makes my hair look amazing. Couldn’t recommend her enough as I am always happy with the results ( my hair is not very easy to work with -texture and length wise) - 5 stars!

Amelie Jordan

16:11 22 Mar 18

Went here last week with my daughter and definitely coming back. Ana who´s marvelous on styling and very friendly gave a couple advice's to my daughter on how to treat her hair on a long term basis. Love the place and atmosphere. The decor simple but outstanding,marvelous light bulbs.