Discover 3thirty Salon

Welcome to 3thirty Salon, award winning for 'Best Afro Hair Salon London 2015' followed by 'Most Wanted Salon London 2019'. Here we specialise in the fine art of hair styling, cutting, colouring, connoisseurs of curly hair and afro hair specialist using the latest techniques from balayage, ombre, highlights, free hand highlights to all over bleach and speciality treatments on all hair textures, We pride ourselves as one of the UK’s leading afro hairdressers and natural curl specialist, our unique collective of talented stylists allows us to be at the very forefront delivering diverse hairdressing with huge talents to working with all types of hair textures from European, Afro natural hair to Asian.

Connoisseurs of Curly Hair & Afro Hair Specialist in London

With large gilded mirrors and crystal dangling chandeliers our French baroque inspired décor is also complimented by a modern and unique affiliated nail and threading bar, bringing you relaxation and beauty to the hustle and bustle of Shoreditch life in the heart of East London


Why is an afro called an afro?

The term "afro" is derived from the term "Afro-American," which refers to people of African descent living in the United States. The hairstyle, characterized by its voluminous, rounded shape and natural texture, became widely popular among African Americans during the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s, symbolizing pride in their cultural heritage and a rejection of Eurocentric beauty standards. The term "afro" was adopted to reflect the hairstyle's association with African identity and its significance within the black community.


Why is afro hair called natural hair?

Afro-hair is called natural hair because it is the unprocessed, unaltered state of black hair. This means that it has not been chemically relaxed, straightened, or otherwise treated to conform to Eurocentric beauty standards. Afro hair is characterised by its tight curls or kinks, and it can be very versatile and styled in a variety of ways.

Initiating an afro hairstyle requires patience, gentle hair care, and the right products to encourage healthy hair growth and optimal curl formation.


Book your appointment or free consultation today. Call 020 7033 1882 or email us on info@3thirty.co.uk.

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Meet the team

Tiff J – Owner/Creative Director

I loved playing with hair ever since the day I first picked up a Barbie doll! Helping at the tender age of 13 at my elder sister’s salon in Holborn on weekends, I knew hairdressing was my passion! After learning a very diverse aspect of hairdressing at Identity UK my hairdressing career began, mastering all hair textures from Afro, Asian to European hair I decided to take the plunge and open 3thirty in 2009 with a vision to create a relaxing, friendly and unpretentious atmosphere which would allow us to bring out the best in your hair.

Colour, Afro/European Hair, Curly Hair, Gents, Chemical Services
Nikki B – Manager/Artistic Director

I joined 3thirty in 2010 which allowed me to gain first-hand experience in dealing with all hair textures as-well as colour, the passion and strive I have for hairdressing motivated my progression which seen me start from a young stylist to now the manager and artistic director of 3thirty thus allowing me to build a very diverse clientele but more importantly some great friends.

Colour, Afro/European Hair, Curly Hair, Gents, Chemical Services, Hair Up
Mya P – Artistic Director

My career started alongside Tiff at Identity UK as a junior stylist, I met with Tiff again in 2009 at the launch of 3thirty which over the years has now matured my skills further, I knew I wanted to learn and be able to be a diverse hairdresser and 3thirty has allowed me to gain this experience, I have a passion for creative work and pride myself close to attention to detail. After giving birth to gorgeous twins I now work with the team part time.

Colour, Afro/European Hair, Curly Hair, Gents, Chemical Services
Damian B - Artistic Director

As a child in my mums salon in Soho I just knew the creativity for hair would be my passion and now having been hairdressing for over 25 years in and around Europe I now find myself working alongside a talented team in Shoreditch, I have a strong passion for creative cuts both gents and women and pride myself on attention to detail.

Afro/European Hair, Curly Hair, Gents, Chemical Services
Lisa L – Artistic Director

Being able to work with some great talents at 3thirty I have learned some great techniques here which has adapted my skill set acquired within 20 + years of hairdressing, I have a strong passion for weaves/extensions and cuts both women and gents.

Colour, Afro/European Hair, Curly Hair, Gents, Chemical Services, Braids, Weaves
Kamal S - Receptionist

I joined the team in 2015 and then after a break I’m now glad to be back at the very front of house, i have had the privilege to be involved in a very diverse aspect of hairdressing and the endless creativity this bunch of talented stylist create, I enjoy meeting people, creating friendships and going beyond to help our clients, I look forward to welcoming you.

Afro/European Hair, Curly Hair, Gents, Chemical Services