PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Blow dry & styling cost in the UK
£20–£65 per visit. Typically £35.
A blow dry or styling in the UK costs £20–£65 per visit, typically around £35. The price is set by hair length, the finish you want (smooth, curls, waves or an up-do) and whether you go to a salon or the stylist comes to you.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does blow dry & styling cost in the UK?
| Low end | £20 | a simple job, off-peak, outside the cities |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £35 | what most people pay |
| High end | £65 | the dearest finish, a mobile visit, London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Hair length and thickness — long, thick hair takes longer
- The finish: a smooth blow dry costs least, an up-do most
- Salon or mobile — a stylist who comes to you usually charges more
- Occasion styling (weddings, proms) is priced higher than a weekday blow dry
- London and the larger cities run above the rest of the country
- VAT at 20% on hairdressing is already in the salon price
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical blow dry & styling would have cost about £30 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a blow dry & styling visit includes
Takes: 30 minutes to an hour, depending on length and the finish. Not included: Colouring, chemical treatments and extensions are separate services with their own prices — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common blow dry and styling jobs
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How to pay less
- Ask about a blow-dry membership or bundle if you go regularly — most salons offer one
- A smooth finish costs less than an up-do; say which you want when you book
- Off-peak blow-dry slots (weekday mornings and early afternoons) are often cheaper than Saturday
Before you book
- Say what hair type and length you have and the look you want — bring a photo if it is for an occasion
- Mention any allergies or sensitivities to hair products before the visit
- Check the price and what it includes when you book, and whether products are extra
- For a mobile stylist, have a power socket and a seat with good light ready
Blow Dry & Styling cost: questions people ask
£20–£65 per visit, typically around £35. A smooth blow dry sits at the lower end and an up-do at the top; enter your town above for real prices from salons near you.
Usually 30 minutes to an hour. Long or thick hair, and up-dos, take longer.
Usually, yes — a stylist who comes to your home or venue charges for travel and time. For a wedding party or prom group it is often the better value once you count everyone.
Yes. Most salons bundle a blow dry with a cut or colour at a lower combined price than booking them separately — ask when you book.
Colouring, chemical treatments (keratin, perms) and extensions are separate services with their own prices.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK — a national range, not a quote. Your price depends on the salon, the finish and where you are; the search above shows the real prices near you.
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