MT Salon awards & achievements

Recognised for excellence in hair care and customer service.

Melissa Timperley Salon Winning Award
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2023 Winner

Afro Hairdresser of the Year

British Hairdressing Awards

This award celebrates salons and stylists who demonstrate exceptional skill, creativity, and care in Afro hairdressing—from cutting and colour to styling and treatment.

Our team has always enjoyed working with curly hair and welcoming clients to the salon who often tell us they’ve had trouble in the past finding the right specialist hairdresser.  Across the hairdressing profession, we believe a lot more can be done to cater for curly and coiled hair.

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2021, 2023 & 2024 Winner

Salon Team of the Year

British Hairdressing Business Awards

Being named Salon Team of the Year at the British Hairdressing Business Awards is a true reflection of the strength, talent and unity within our team.

This award celebrates salons where the team works seamlessly together, supports one another, and shares a commitment to excellence across every client experience.

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2021 & 2023 Winner

Best Salon In the UK

British Hairdressing Business Awards

The award gave us a wonderful opportunity to showcase what we are trying to do to build a great business in challenging times. It was also inspiring to hear about other fantastic ideas, initiatives and fellow professionals’ experiences during the course of the evening. It made us even more appreciative of our wonderful profession.

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2022 Winner

Best Customer Service Award

National Hairdressing Business Awards

This award recognises salons that go above and beyond to deliver an outstanding client experience—every step of the way. From the moment you book to the moment you leave the salon, it’s about care, consistency, and attention to detail.

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2022 Winner

Business Salon of The Year

Salon Business Awards

This award goes to a salon that excels in all aspects of running a successful salon, including client service, marketing, team management, and business acumen.

Winning this title reflects the care, consistency, and commitment we bring to every part of the Melissa Timperley Salons experience—from the warm welcome to the final result. It’s a huge achievement that recognises both our high standards and the dedication of our team.

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2021 & 2023 Winner

Best Salon In the UK 2021/23

British Hairdressing Business Awards.

We’re incredibly proud to have been named Best Salon UK 2021 at the British Hairdressing Business Awards. A recognition of the hard work, creativity and care we pour into every client experience.

This award celebrates salons that lead the way in professionalism, innovation and service, and winning it means the world to our team. It reflects our commitment to providing not just exceptional hair, but an outstanding salon experience from start to finish.

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2021, 2023 & 2024 Winner

Best Salon Team of the Year

British Hairdressing Business Awards

We were honoured to be named Best Salon Team of the Year at the British Hairdressing Business Awards—a true celebration of the talent, passion, and teamwork that defines our salon.

This award recognises teams who go above and beyond for their clients and each other. For us, it’s a reflection of the strong culture we’ve built at Melissa Timperley Salons: one rooted in support, shared standards, and a genuine love for what we do.

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2020 Winner

Independent Salon of the Year

The Fellowship for British Hairdressing

This award recognises the salon team that exemplifies teamwork, professionalism, and outstanding service. The selection is based on client feedback and team performance.we were delighted to learn that Melissa Timperley Salons had been awarded Independent Salon of the Year by The Fellowship for British Hairdressing in their 2020 online ceremony.

This is the second time we’ve won this award and it comes hot on the heels of our Salon Business Magazine’s award for ‘Business Salon of the Year’ last month.

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2020 Winner

Business Salon

The Salon Business Awards

This award goes to a salon that excels in all aspects of running a salon including client service, marketing, team management and business acumenn.

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2018 & 2019 Winner

Best Client Experience

NHF Business Awards

These awards celebrate the success of outstanding professionals in the hair and beauty industry and the Salon faced impressive finalists from across the country.  It was a great joy to win this award for the second year in a row – particularly as part of the judging approach involved a mystery shopper visiting the Salon.

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2017 Winner

Best Male Photographic Image

NHF Fashion Photography Awards

The Best Male Photographic Image award at the NHF Fashion Photography Awards celebrates the very best in creative hairdressing captured through professional photography.

This award recognises outstanding technical skill, styling, and visual impact in a male look—showcasing not just the cut and finish, but how the hair complements the overall image, from concept to execution.

Customer reviews

Read what some of our lovely clients have to say

This will be my new regular salon from now on. I've never felt more in love with my hair.

Emmi Bowles

My hair has never been better. I’m so pleased with the cut and styling.

Frances Malaney

It’s always such a treat to visit Melissa Timperley Hair Salon, I know I can rely on them for a perfect curly style and a relaxing day too.

Laura Ayre

First time at the salon, I was feeling a bit anxious due to a past bad experience elsewhere. I was made to feel really comfortable and at ease.

Louise Handsley

I can't say enough about this salon! The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and impeccably clean, which made me feel instantly comfortable.

Carl Canning

I absolutely recommend visiting not only for their amazing skills but also because after your visit you just feel so good and confident in yourself!

Federica Signorini

A first class salon with a friendly and welcoming team, who listen and use their vast knowledge and experience to make your hair look its best.

JK

They are extremely customer orientated and will go out of their way for you. The service they provide is also personally focused, each hairdresser doesn’t have multiple clients on the go at once.

Becky Torpey

Absolutely love this hair salon! All the staff are so friendly and so talented. They are very accommodating for me as a hijab-wearing Muslim woman.

Fatima Arosi

The hair cut came with a great shampoo and head massage which was extremely relaxing. It looks fantastic.

Samantha Fernandes

This will be my new regular salon from now on. I've never felt more in love with my hair.

Emmi Bowles

My hair has never been better. I’m so pleased with the cut and styling.

Frances Malaney

It’s always such a treat to visit Melissa Timperley Hair Salon, I know I can rely on them for a perfect curly style and a relaxing day too.

Laura Ayre

First time at the salon, I was feeling a bit anxious due to a past bad experience elsewhere. I was made to feel really comfortable and at ease.

Louise Handsley

I can't say enough about this salon! The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and impeccably clean, which made me feel instantly comfortable.

Carl Canning

I absolutely recommend visiting not only for their amazing skills but also because after your visit you just feel so good and confident in yourself!

Federica Signorini

A first class salon with a friendly and welcoming team, who listen and use their vast knowledge and experience to make your hair look its best.

JK

They are extremely customer orientated and will go out of their way for you. The service they provide is also personally focused, each hairdresser doesn’t have multiple clients on the go at once.

Becky Torpey

Absolutely love this hair salon! All the staff are so friendly and so talented. They are very accommodating for me as a hijab-wearing Muslim woman.

Fatima Arosi

The hair cut came with a great shampoo and head massage which was extremely relaxing. It looks fantastic.

Samantha Fernandes

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