
Daniel Galvin
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About Daniel Galvin
Colour sits at the centre of what Daniel Galvin does, a hair salon on George St in London where highlights, blonde shades and natural root fades make up much of the work. The team also takes on colour correction and restoration for hair coloured elsewhere, which gives clients a route back from a result they were unhappy with. Appointments begin with a conversation about the intended outcome before any colour is applied. Many clients stay with the same colourist for years, some for as long as two decades, and others travel in from well outside the area for visits every few weeks. Trial appointments can be arranged ahead of weddings and other events, so the colour is settled before the day itself. The salon works by appointment and also offers beauty services and hair extensions. It opens Tuesday to Saturday, with Mondays and Sundays closed.
Reviews
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seamless natural blonde colour, precision highlights placement, colour correction after disasters and food and drinks during appointment.
What reviewers say
Reviewers most often mention seamless natural blonde colour, precision highlights placement, colour correction after disasters and food and drinks during appointment.
Customer Review Summary
Colour work, and blonde in particular, is what draws reviewers back here, often for a decade or more with the same colourist. Clients with long, thick hair describe a seamless creamy blonde and a natural root fade achieved by someone who listens closely, and several say their hair has never been in better condition, soft and healthy afterwards. One longtime client details the salon's traditional "brickwork" highlighting technique, praising delicate strand-by-strand placement that avoids stripey, painted-on results and grows out without harsh regrowth lines. Colour correction comes up repeatedly too, with regulars crediting their colourist with rescuing hair damaged by treatments elsewhere, including over-toning at another salon. The atmosphere is described as luxurious yet warm, friendly and relaxing, and one visitor was charmed by being able to order food and drinks mid-appointment. A guest preparing for a family wedding suggests booking a trial first, and mentions being looked after by an experienced stylist and her junior, both welcoming.
Customer Review Summary
Colour work, and blonde in particular, is what draws reviewers back here, often for a decade or more with the same colourist. Clients with long, thick hair describe a seamless creamy blonde and a natural root fade achieved by someone who listens closely, and several say their hair has never been in better condition, soft and healthy afterwards. One longtime client details the salon's traditional "brickwork" highlighting technique, praising delicate strand-by-strand placement that avoids stripey, painted-on results and grows out without harsh regrowth lines. Colour correction comes up repeatedly too, with regulars crediting their colourist with rescuing hair damaged by treatments elsewhere, including over-toning at another salon. The atmosphere is described as luxurious yet warm, friendly and relaxing, and one visitor was charmed by being able to order food and drinks mid-appointment. A guest preparing for a family wedding suggests booking a trial first, and mentions being looked after by an experienced stylist and her junior, both welcoming.
Featured reviews
- E Lee
“What a brilliant idea to be able to order delicious food & drinks while having your hair done! Such a nice touch. …”
- Harriet Newton
“I’ve been going to Lucy for a few years now, and I honestly wouldn’t trust anyone else with my hair. She gets the colour perfect every single time—she just knows exactly what will work. Not only is she incredibly skilled, but she also really listens and takes the time to understand what I want. The results are always natural, flattering, and beautifully done. I constantly get compliments on my hair, and it’s all down to her talent. Thank you!”
- Jenna Hammond
“I have been travelling an 8-hour round trip every 6–8 weeks for over 15 years to maintain my highlights with Ellie, a colourist at Daniel Galvin. Quite simply, I would not trust anyone else. Her work is in a completely different league. The precision with which she places each individual strand is extraordinary—this is not the commonly seen, heavy-handed, painted-on “stripe” effect that so many salons produce. Those methods often result in what looks like a full head colour, weakening the hair and lacking true longevity. I wouldn’t even consider them real highlights. Ellie’s approach is rooted in authentic, traditional technique—delicate, intentional placement that enhances the hair naturally, exactly as highlights were originally meant to be. “Her highlights don’t grow out—they evolve.” No harsh lines. No obvious regrowth. Just a seamless, natural blend that looks as beautiful weeks later as it does on the day it’s done. She carefully considers how you wear your hair day to day, ensuring every placement works with your natural movement and parting. The result is luminous dimension that mimics how sunlight would naturally lift the hair. Her understanding of tone is exceptional. There are no unwanted yellow, green, orange, or overly white hues—so there’s no need for harsh corrective toners. She gets the colour right from the start. Even when your hair is wet and freshly rinsed, you can see the clarity and balance of the result, which speaks volumes about her technical mastery. This level of artistry comes from her training—Ellie apprenticed one-on-one with Daniel Galvin himself and has mastered his original “brickwork” highlighting technique, made famous during the Swinging Sixties and iconic Twiggy era. Before finding Ellie, I experienced numerous disappointing colour treatments—thick, stripe-like highlights and damaging over-toning. On one occasion, a local salon applied three toners in a single week, leaving my hair so compromised it stopped growing. Since being in Ellie’s care, I have never had to worry about another negative experience. There is complete trust and confidence every time my hair is revealed. Her work is not just colouring—it’s true artistry. Natural, refined, and enduring. Nothing else compares.”
- Sophie Plummer
“I’ve been going to Ellie at Daniel Galvin for nearly 5 years now and I genuinely wouldn’t go anywhere else. I have long, thick blonde hair, and she always takes the time to really listen to what I want and works so carefully to achieve the most beautiful, seamless creamy blonde every time. It’s such a lovely experience whenever I visit - I completely trust her. I always leave feeling so happy with the result and couldn’t recommend her more highly!!”
- Famille Berenger
“Lucy Holbrook at Daniel Galvin — A True Artist Lucy has been taking care of my hair since 2010, and that loyalty says everything. Over the years, this has included continuing to see her during a stint living …”
Hours
- Monday
- Closed
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
- Closed
Good to know
- AccessibilityHas wheelchair-accessible entrance
Amenities
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- On-site services available
- Offers beverages
- Has toilet
- Appointment required
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- Appointments recommended
Location
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| Place | Rating | Distance | Mentioned in reviews |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daniel Galvin | 4.5390 | — | seamless natural blonde colour, precision highlights placement, colour correction after disasters |
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| Le Salon | 4.4276 | 1.1 mi | salon located in basement, extra charge for hair wash, haircut suited to face shape |
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