What SJ Is Up To

Brazilian Blowout vs Keratin

Many hairstylists have written essays on the differences between a Brazilian Blowout versus Keratin. The best article in 2019 is https://www.instyle.com/hair/brazilian-blowouts-guides-tips My only advice is that the Brazilian Blowout is longer lasting and worth the extra expense. Shop around and make sure your salon uses genuine products!!!! SJx Continue reading

Favourite Easter Hairstyles

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Hair Tips for 2019

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Hair Inspiration

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3 Step Winter Hair Prep

HYDRATING Use a conditioner: Choose a good conditioner and apply it early and often–wring excess water out first and combing the product through. Find anti-frizz products: Mist in an anti-frizz spray in several different sections before you blow dry. Experiment with oil: Natural oils can function as a leave-in conditioner, hydrating […] Continue reading

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

SJ's Favorite Links

Krupa Patel

15:28 04 Dec 19

I was seen by a lovely lady named Namrata at the Blow dry Express in Canary Wharf. She was extremely professional and really bubbly at the same time. She did an amazing job washing and blow drying my hair. I have long thick hair but she managed it with great ease and styled it really nicely. I will definite be going back! It is also worth noting that getting an appointment is really easy and convenient through their on line system.

Ellie Cromar

14:57 21 Nov 19

I booked with Paulina at blowdry express in Canary Wharf. She was very professional and is amazing with hair, I showed her a photo of how I wanted it and she made it happen. Absolutely loved my hair and will definitely be booking Paulina in future. Amazing hairdresser.

Bella Black

16:15 11 Nov 19

Such a lovely team at Canary Wharf salon, Carlos done my hair and I am really pleased with it. Lots of volume and bouncy curls - hard to find a good blow dry in London would recommend this place!

Barbara Cherryglimmer

14:16 11 Oct 19

I was really happy with the friendly service and the great results. My hairstylist was Carlo. He was absolutely fantastic and really understood how to manage my hair. I had had an exquisite blow dry. I will definitely be returning to Blow Dry Express at Canary Wharf. Thank you!

Ly Pham

21:55 01 Oct 19

We were visiting London from San Francisco for Defected and made appointments 2 days prior. Ana did an amazing job, perfectly matching the photo reference. Because of my hair texture, she made sure to secure the hidden pins. After 6 hours of dancing, my style was still intact! Thank you so much, Ana!!

Dinara Kadyrova

13:36 10 Aug 19

Great service from Nathalie - she did my hair super quickly and it looked sleek while effortless. Very warm customer service also - much prefer this salon to others in the wharf

Bina Pai

11:32 05 Aug 19

Larissa styled my hair brilliantly. I had a heavy tiara which she styled into my hair and spent a lot of time and care over it. Highly recommend!

Frafra19

06:39 31 Jul 19

Great service and outstanding blow dry by Carlo at Canary Wharf store yesterday. Carlo understood exactly what I was looking for and executed it perfectly. He is very client friendly, extremely capable and super professional. Will be back!

K Senior

23:00 27 Jul 19

I have seen Larissa at Canary Wharf twice for blow dry, and couldn't be happier with her service. Not only did she know exactly how to care for my tape-in extensions, but she gave me maybe the best-looking blow-outs I've every had, each time taking only about 30 minutes. Very pleased with her friendliness and service - and will definitely be back...

Michelle Sohaib

12:48 25 Jul 19

I will start by saying how good this place is in terms of their blow drying services. And how I have recommended and been a happy costumer till my last visit at canary wharf. The guy that shampooed my hair was so rough, he pulled my freshly done ear piercing and despite me telling him how bad it hurt, he did it again, TWICE!! Now, I am left with, what is called a shock bump on my ear! Then he blow dried my hair pulling my hair so roughly in all directions. And frankly I didn't even like what he did with my hair in the end. It was anything but a good or relaxing experience!

CAROLINA ROSAS

13:28 04 May 19

Perfect service, doing blow dry 2 times a week and never had an issue 1 at Liverpool with Andrea he is wonderful person and very friendly and professional, always giving me advise that why I tried the mask 2 times already. Last time I tried the cut at Canary wharf and It was wonderful I got advise and had the cut I was looking, Thanks to Paulina Keep giving the service and quality you are doing and a lot of customers will be super happy 😃

Talia Yates

14:25 19 Apr 19

Came in for a wash and blow dry while in town and couldn't be happier! Great staff, great service, great price!

Pritpal Gill

11:11 08 Apr 19

Fantastic service, professional stylists. Fast and cost effective. I had a stand alone Olaplex treatment and a blow dry by Amy who was great, very knowledgeable. Definitely recommend this place !

Gazis petros

08:33 19 Feb 19

Posted by Sian: My appointment was with Amy on Valentine's Day in Canary Wharf and it was fantastic, Amy did a great job of my hair. I left very happy. I have been to Blow Dry Express on a number of occasions and the staff are always friendly and very well trained. So much better than the other similar establishment in the CW area. You may get a glass of fizz, but a substandard blow dry! Also love the variable pricing, so you can choose a time to match your budget, brilliant! Thank you Amy and the team x

Rebecca

20:02 01 Jan 19

Been coming here for over a year, I am always impressed. Anna normally does my blow drys, she's amazing. I visited today and was lucky enough to have both Anna and Andrea work their magic. Thank you to both of you! so pleased.

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.

Viky Nucci

14:54 29 Nov 19

Andrea is the best hairdresser I have experienced. He does the most amazing fine and natural highlights, with a very good feeling for colours. He listens to what you want and can interpret that into something that looks great with your natural skin tone and colouring - I trust him completely to make me look fabulous.

Nicola Cheater

08:34 27 Nov 19

Oh my goodness! These guys are the best blow dryers in London! Thank you so very much Otilia and Andrea for my amazing blow dry! It lasted for 3 days and I felt great. I will definitely be back-I’d go every day if I could!! Thank you so much you are lovely people who work your magic fabulously! Thank you xx

Laura Profile

00:54 20 Nov 19

I love Blow Dry Express! Andrea always makes my hair look amazing. Its such a great place to pop into when you want to quickly have your hair styled. Super friendly atmosphere as well!

Anshita Joshi

09:18 13 Nov 19

The best blow dry ever! Andrea is absolutely fantastic and can work miracles with my very unruly and hard to manage hair. He is warm, friendly and patient and makes the blow dry experience a wonderful one each time I visit. He listens to what I want each time and offers suggestions to maintain and enhance hair quality. I can not recommend Blow Dry Express and particularly Andrea highly enough.

Maria Giudice

19:11 05 Nov 19

I had a wonderful experience at Blow Dry Express on Artillery Lane in London. Andrea is a warm, sweet Italian man who did a great job listening to my needs and did a great job, all in 30 minutes. Recommend if have a hair emergency and need a blow dry in a pinch.

Sofia Ashraf

15:34 15 Aug 19

First visit here today and I loved it. Natalie did my hair with help from Francesca. Everything was on point - from the vibe to the service to the finished blow dry. I found Natalie to be exceptionally friendly, very knowledgeable and modestly priced for the end result. Can certainly recommend and will definitely return!

Elizabeth Alfonso

14:29 17 Jul 19

This was my first visit to the salon on Artillery Lane. I was very impressed with Andrea who blow dried my hair. He was quick, which is a great thing if going during your lunch break, very friendly and pleasant. I wouldn't hesitate to go back.

Anshita V.

09:35 17 Jul 19

I’m a regular here and love the service and the staff. Andrea is particular is fantastic - warm, friendly, welcoming and great with hair! I highly recommend this place.

Marissa Osman

22:54 07 Jul 19

This was my first visit to this location and I'm going to make it my new regular. Jodie gave the best hair wash and blow dry I've ever had! My hair has literally never looked better than it did after that appointment. Thanks, Jodie!

Sophie Davies

11:49 20 Jun 19

Ana gave me the best blow dry at short notice and within 40 mins. My hair is thick frizzy and dry and I left with shiny hair and just the blow dry I asked for. Really impressed defiantly returning! I needed to find a hairdressers near where I work and am happy this was recommended!

melissa muscat

15:14 11 Jun 19

Visiting from Australia and can’t get by without my weekly blow dry. Always nervous trying somewhere new as my hair is unruly but Francesca was fabulous. I’ve already booked my next appointment before I leave!

Lisa West

08:43 31 May 19

Great blow dry bar - fast and professional and excellent value. All the staff are friendly and do a great job and Andrea gave me a fabulous curly blow dry.

Bia Bailo

11:17 02 May 19

I’m a regular at the Liverpool st one now. I have been serviced by Natalie, Francesca and Andrea. They are all fantastic! It is quite amazing how they can do such a great blow dry in 30 minutes. They are super efficient! And it always lasts a long time. The wash is always very relaxing too. They are super gentle with the brushing. I will be happy to always come back !

Laura-May S

12:24 03 Mar 19

I have been to a few of the Blow Dry Express salons. They are all fab - clean, good value for money and they use top products in your hair. SJ, the owner, is responsive and always willing to help. Maria is one of my favourite stylists - she is amazing. I have thick, long hair and she efficiently transformed it into big bouncy curls. I always receive compliments when she does my hair. She is also super friendly and lovely to chat to. Overall a great service and one I would highly recommend.

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!

Emma Maleti

17:56 26 Nov 19

This is my favourite hairdressers in London for blow dries. I come here every week and have been to pretty much all the well known places around London. Andrea & Larissa are my 2 favourite hairdressers. They're both incredibly talented, fast and absolutely amazing with hair. I've very thick and unruly hair and they make me feel so comfortable and never guilty about "how much hair" I have. Definitely recommend a million times over!

S K

17:36 08 Nov 19

Andrea was my stylist and he done an amazing job. He was very attentive and gave me my desired hair style.Would definitely recommend!

Kaitlyn Coddington

13:54 23 Oct 19

I had a lovely experience from the process of booking the appointment to the time I walked out the door. My stylist, Larissa, was knowledgeable and friendly. I’ll definitely be returning!

Colleen Fanning

13:52 19 Sep 19

Natalie is a wonderful stylist, who made me not only feel beautiful for my event tonight, and tomorrow, but also was a sweetie giving me great care as I'm nursing a cold. Her personality is so heartfelt. Thank you Natalie, hope to see you next time I'm in London!

Vicky Milano

08:36 01 Aug 19

My stylist was Carlo, an amazing Italian guy who made me a perfect and awesome blow dry. But not only the blow dry, event the way in which he washed my hair was great. He made this service more than a simple express one!

Felicity Forsyth

09:14 27 Jul 19

I recently had my hair done for my wedding at Blow Dry Express. Anna was amazing and I couldn't have been happier with how my hair turned out. She listened to my ideas during the trial and was able to accommodate a last minute change on the day. I wouldn't have changed a thing and highly recommend her! Thank you so much Anna! I will definitely be returning to Blow Dry Express for blow drys in the future - the prices are affordable and everyone is very friendly and accommodating.

Nicola Sacks

15:08 26 Jul 19

I had the most wonderful brazillian blowout by Ana. It has been several weeks and my hair still feels soft and less frizzy, and I can't wait to book my next appointment. The service is fantastic, and they do incredible hair. What more could you want?

Lara Haim

07:44 09 Jul 19

I was so impressed by this place. Friendly, skilful and remarkably efficient! I have mid-length hair (it's past my shoulders but doesn't reach the bra strap), and the ladies were able to wash, condition and style me with bouncy curls within about 25 minutes: I easily fit the appointment into my lunch break. Excellent job; I would definitely recommend and will be using again.

M J

13:03 27 Jun 19

Came here before a night out and the girls were so accommodating. Jade did hands down the best blow out I’ve ever had. I go every week back in the states and no one has ever made my hair this beautiful. So request Jade! Hope to come back here next trip and see her. Xo

adrienne cheney

13:02 27 Jun 19

Larissa was amazing! She made my second blowout the best I’ve had. Super gentle and made my flat/straight hair bouncy and voluminous! Feeling so glamorous and ready for my best friends wedding. 💋

Kelli Dunaway

12:14 04 Jun 19

I was in London for business, and traveling without any of my styling tools because of conversion issues. I found this Blow Dry Express a short walk from my hotel, it was super easy to make an appointment, there was no wait time when I showed up, I was in and out in less than 30 minutes, and they did a really great job! I will definitely be back!

Bonnie Grubbs

14:52 14 May 19

Paulina was fantastic. She worked me in same day and really listened to what I wanted and needed. As I was in town for vacation I wanted my blowout to last as long as possible with body and texture. She made some suggestions and used just the right products and even set my hair to make sure the blow out not only looked stunning but also will last! The shop was clean, cute, and chic with an open feel and great lighting. I will definitely be back and hope to book Paulina again. She made me feel like a duchess!

Emily McCann

19:39 24 Apr 19

I had my wedding hair done at the Aldgate salon. Ana was great. We had a couple of trials with different styles at different times and each time she delivered exactly what I was asking for. On the day she was very efficient and precise. They even had a bit of bubbly ready for me and my family to help us celebrate. Definitely recommend.

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.