Hairdressers in Fareham

Salons, barbers, and where to get your hair done

Fareham has a generous provision of hairdressers and barbers, spread across the town centre and the suburban areas. The High Street and surrounding streets have several salons, ranging from traditional hairdressers to more contemporary styling studios. It is one of those categories of business that seems to thrive regardless of broader retail trends.

The town centre salons serve a mix of clientele, from regular weekly appointments for older residents to occasional visits for special occasions. Most offer cut and blow-dry, colouring, highlights, and styling services. Prices are moderate by Hampshire standards, with a women's cut and blow-dry typically ranging from twenty-five to fifty pounds depending on the salon and the stylist. Colouring and highlights cost more, with prices depending on the complexity and the products used.

Barber shops have multiplied in recent years, following the national trend for men's grooming and Turkish-style barbering. Several barber shops on the High Street and East Street offer traditional wet shaves, beard grooming, and haircuts. Walk-in service is common, though some of the busier shops take bookings. Prices for a men's haircut are typically twelve to twenty pounds.

The suburban parades at Park Gate, Locks Heath, and Portchester each have their own hairdressers, serving the local catchment. These tend to be smaller, owner-operated businesses with loyal followings built over years of consistent service. Regulars often become friends with their stylist, and the relationship can last for decades.

Mobile hairdressers serve clients at home, which is particularly valued by elderly residents and those with mobility difficulties. Several mobile hairdressers operate across the Fareham area, and they provide an important service for those who cannot easily get to a salon.

Beauty treatments are often available alongside hairdressing, with many salons offering nails, waxing, tanning, and other beauty services. Standalone beauty salons and nail bars are also present in the town centre, and the number has grown in recent years.

For more specialist services, including high-end colouring, extensions, or bridal styling, residents sometimes travel to salons in Portsmouth or Southampton where there is a wider range of specialist stylists. Fareham's salon scene is practical and reliable rather than cutting-edge.

The number of hairdressers in Fareham is often cited as evidence that the town has more salons than it needs. Whether this is true or not, it reflects the resilience of personal services that cannot be replicated online. People will always need haircuts, and the local hairdresser remains a fixture of the high street in a way that many other retailers have not managed.