The guide to Stockholm's best hairdressers

With a rather exclusive lounge feeling and a hand-picked team who tailormake treatments to each customer and their individual style, it's not surprising many end up as regulars here. At Noir you'll find hairdressers with a huge stash of creative inspiration and experience from shows and sets. They do everything from cuts to hair extensions at their trendy salon on Regeringsgatan and you'll find masses more inspiration on their blog.

The hairdressing team at Salong VITA are strongly focused on styles and personalities - recognising the customer's individual style is a top priority, as is the atmosphere and hospitality. The salon premises are light and airy and gorgeously decorated.

At Kameleonten it's all about luxury, from the welcoming feel of the salon to the product shelves and, not least, the haircare itself. The salon offers everything from a wash and blowdry to updos for parties and subtle extensions, as well as smart styling tips for how to keep your hairdo looking good at home. Kameleonten attracts sophisticated women and men of all ages.

This hair salon, which opened on Linnégatan in 2016, has a nice homely feel - take a seat on one of the Chesterfield sofas while you wait for your appointment. The owner, Martin Löf, has many years of experience under his belt and and has cut and styled hair for shows, photoshoots, editorial shoots and advertising. He and his team cut, colour and style in all different price ranges, based on experience.

Björn Axén maintains its long-held position as one of Stockholm's best-regarded hair salons and there are now salons at several addresses around Stockholm. The salon was founded in 1963 by court hairdresser Björn Axén, and since then it's been a popular spot to get your mane taken care of, whether it's a cut, colour or regal up-do.

This chain of salons has rock and roll influences and is popular with numerous celebrities. Stockholm's media elite come here to get their crowning glories cut and coloured but despite the salon's popularity it's not impossible to book an appointment - perhaps due to the fact there are now, 20 years after they opened, several salons around the city.

At Alice Hair & Art customers get a new hairdo and new inspiration. They've created a complete concept here combining a hair salon and art gallery. You'll be well taken care of in the light, airy salon by Alice's experienced stylists, who offer everything from classic cuts and colour to balayage and advanced plaits. 

Expertise is combined with a pure passion for hairdressing at the salon Stockholm Hår near Fridhemsplan. The team can help you with everything from your brows to a party updo - not to mention expert help in cutting and colouring.

The friendly Peach salon has a list of carefully-chosen treatments, such as high-quality extensions and luxury treatments for brows and lashes. You can also have an updo and makeup done for your wedding or a party. Check out their website's beauty blog for more information.

A creative and on-trend salon on Tegnérgatan, with black and white interiors. The experienced team consists of hairdressers and stylists with expertise in colour and cutting work. Customer focus, forward thinking and artistry are the watchwords here.

Combine your visit to the salon with a moment of relaxation. At Hope by Lena you can enjoy a range of different treatments for your skin and hair, in relaxing, peaceful surroundings. The experienced hairdressers are more than happy to help you find your own individual style and take care of your hair - whether it's a cut, colour, extnesions of something else.

Robert Preston has been a sought-after hairstylist since the Nineties, known for his exciting but simple creations which have graced the catwalks and the covers of prestigious fashion magazines such as Elle and Vogue. Having your hair cut by Robert himself is not cheap, but there are more reasonable options and the rest of the team are highly-skilled hairdressers too.

Founded in the Seventies, Ekman Hair offers a truly holistic experience. The salon itself is modern and airy and staff make it their mission to bring out the best in their customers, whatever their style or age. The hairdressing team consists of both experienced veterans and young talent who also provide consultations and advice on haircare.

At Bangerhead Studio they aim to be more than a hairdressing salon - theirs is a holistic concept where the customer can enjoy a complete service and assistance from their expert team. Their list of treatments includes everything from luxurious cuts and bridal up-dos to Hairtalk extensions and Olaplex. They also offer massages, nail styling and eyelash and brow treatments - perfect if you want to give yourself a total glow-up.

This salon is run by the popular hairdresser and hair stylist Beba Jonsson, who has styled the contestants' hair for TV show Let's Dance. Their aim is to tailormake all treatments to the individual customer and their haircuts and colour treatments keep customers coming back for more.

Stylists here work with ammonia-free products, which makes for a more environmentally-friendly and pleasant visit to the hairdressers. If you feel like spoiling yourself a little more you can also try out the salon's head spa. One of the nicest salons in Södermalm for a total treatment.

This creative salon on Odenplan has masses of experience in hair colouring, extensions, Hairtalk extensions and balayage. The owner Loella Arvefjord has been named Hairdresser of the Year, and her small team of hand-selected stylists keep up to date with all the latest trends and techniques.

Pipersgatan 30 is an intimate hairdressing salon which draws regulars back time after time. They have a wide range of treatments for both hair and skin. Choose, for example, between different colouring methods, a freshen-up with Olaplex, or perhaps some Hairtalk extensions. If you want a full makeover you can also fix your nails, get a lash lift or treat yourself to a facial. 

There's no doubting the fact that the stylist team at Fermano are passionate about beauty and haircare. This hair salon on Fridhemsplan carries out highlights, extensions, updos and cuts with the greatest care and skill. Their clientele includes several major artists and other famous faces, so if you want to celebrity spot or just go for the latest look, this is the place to come. You can also book make-up, nail styling and spray tanning at Fermano. 

You'll find this relaxing oasis next to Karlaplan, on a tucked-away street in Östermalm. You'll be thoroughly pampered by professional hairdressers as you drink a cappuccino or a cup of tea. The light, airy premises have a welcoming and relaxed feel, making your visit a lovely me-time moment.

Paloma Dolores is a fashionable and intimate salon in Södermalm. The team here stay bang up to date with all the latest trends and techniques in haircare. They also place a great deal of emphasis on service and care, so you can enjoy a relaxing break in your day while your crowning glory gets a proper glow-up. 

Forget ultra-modern and soulless - this cosy, welcoming salon in the Old Town goes by the motto "professional and personal". You can get everything from a quick fix to blissful luxury in a unique vintage setting with retro interiors. Grab the chance to relax in one of the salon's massage chairs during your visit.