Welcome to Francesco Hair Salon ๐ฎ๐น๐ฌ๐ง
Francesco Hair Salon has been a staple of St. Matthews Street, Ipswich for over 30 years. We are an Award-Winning, Italian family-run salon team established by Franco, who has been in the hairdressing industry for well over 45 years.
After more than two decades leading his first salon, Franco sold the business to return to southern Italy with his family. They spent several wonderful years embracing the Italian lifestyle while running a salon in their hometown. Eventually, they returned to Ipswich, and it was then that Francesco Hair Salon was born.
‘You bring the hair, we have the style’
Over the years, our salon has grown into one of the most recognised family-friendly barbers and hairdressers in Ipswich. Francoโs three sons – Giovanni, Ciro, & Fabio have proudly followed in their fatherโs footsteps, achieving excellence in the hair industry.
Their expertise has earned them invitations to showcase their skills on stage at prestigious events like Salon International, Barberfest, Hair & Barber UK, HJ Live Dublin, and the Scottish Hair Show in Glasgow, partnering with renowned brands such as GBBA, Takara Belmont, and Modern Barber Magazine. Giovanni also serves as an educator for the Great British Barbering Academy, delivering training and demonstrations across the UK.
Some of our recent accolades include:
- Salon Business Awards 2024 โ Weโre delighted that our barbering team has been named Finalists in the Barber Specialist and Ultimate Salon categories.
- Salon Business Awards 2023 โ It was an honour to be chosen as Finalists in the Best Local Salon and Ultimate Salon categories.
- Salon Awards 2022 โ We were proud to be shortlisted for Best Salon and Best Customer Experience.
- ThreeBestRated โ Rated among the Top Hairdressers in Ipswich for both 2023 and 2024.
- Suffolk Business of the Year โ In 2019, we were privileged to win Business of the Year at the Suffolk BME Business Awards, hosted at the University of Suffolk.
- Modern Barber Awards โ Our team was proud to be Best Team Finalists for three consecutive years (2020, 2021, 2022) in the national Modern Barber Awards.
- Britainโs Best 2019 โ We were National Finalists in the NHBF competition in the Barber of the Year and Menโs Cut & Finish categories.
Our skilled team of hairdressers & barbers is dedicated to delivering professional, high-quality service to every client, every time. As a salon registered with the NHBF, many of our stylists are also State Registered with The Hair Council, reflecting their commitment to excellence. Additionally, several of our senior stylists have earned the prestigious Master Craftsman Diploma in Hairdressing & Barbering from The Hair Council, highlighting their exceptional expertise and craftsmanship.
BARBERING – We provide a complete barbering experience, offering everything from classic scissor cuts and precise clipper work to modern styling, wet shaves, and flat tops. And yes, we even have all the usual barber shop banter! Our team of skilled barbers is deeply passionate about their craft and proud to have been the first salon in Ipswich to earn Accreditation from the British Barbers Association, reflecting our commitment to professionalism and high standards.
HAIRDRESSING – we offer a complete hairdressing service, where you will be looked after by one of our wonderfully experienced stylists in our luxury town centre salon. We are passionate about your hair and dedicated to delivering the best service possible. We offer the full range of cutting, styling, technical and finishing servicesย that you would expect from a leading salon. Our talented stylists are passionate about your hair and have a wealth of experience in the hair industry with a combined 185+ years experience in hairdressing, education and customer care!ย
For over 17 years, Giovanni has also been able to offer a unique & specialist trichology service for clients with hair loss or scalp problems, as he is the only trichologist in Suffolk. Ipswich Trichology is based next door to the salon. For full information or to book a trichology consultation you can visit www.ipswichtrichology.co.uk
We stock a range of leading hair brands including Forza Hair, ghd, milkshake, Goldwell, Proraso, Linetti, Phillip Kingsley, ASP, Nioxin & Moroccanoil.
You can keep up to date with all current news & events in the salon by checking out our social feeds on Facebook, Instagram & X.
We look forward to welcoming you to our salon…..ย
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