# Melissa Timperley Salons > Multi-award-winning independent hair salon in Manchester's Northern Quarter, specialising in precision haircutting, advanced hair colour, balayage, curly hair, Afro hair, and inclusive hairdressing services. Located at 67 Tib Street, Manchester M4 1LS. --- ## Canonical Business Summary Melissa Timperley Salons is an independent, award-winning hair salon in Manchester, UK. Specialising in precision haircutting, advanced hair colour, balayage, Afro hair, curly hair, and inclusive hairdressing services, the salon is located in Manchester's Northern Quarter and serves clients across Greater Manchester and the North West. Founded by Melissa Timperley — a Sassoon-trained precision cutter and internationally recognised hair educator — the salon operates across three floors and holds more national hairdressing industry awards than any comparable independent Manchester hairdressers. --- ## Known For - Precision haircutting (MT Masterclass technique, Sassoon-trained) - Balayage and lived-in colour - Award-winning Afro hair services - Curly hair expertise and curl-specialist cutting - Men's haircutting and colour - Grey blending - Inclusive and accessible salon services - Gender-neutral pricing - Hijab-friendly private appointments - Silent appointments - Celebrity and high-profile client management - On-location hairstyling for events, red carpets, and fashion shows - K18 molecular bond repair treatments - Award-winning customer experience --- ## Primary Business Entity **Name:** Melissa Timperley Salons **Also known as:** Melissa Salons, Melissa Timperley Hair Salon **Type:** Hair Salon | Hairdressers | Hair Colour Specialist **Founded by:** Melissa Timperley (Sassoon-trained, Wella Master Colour Programme graduate, MT Masterclass founder, national and international competition judge, Authentic Beauty Concept ambassador) **Phone:** 0161 834 5945 **Email:** appointments@melissa-salons.com **Website:** https://www.melissa-salons.com **Booking:** https://www.melissa-salons.com/contact --- ## Primary Location Entity **Address:** 67 Tib Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester, M4 1LS **Area:** Northern Quarter, Manchester City Centre, Greater Manchester **Nearest transport:** Shudehill Interchange Metrolink (5 min walk), Market Street Metrolink (5–7 min walk), Manchester Piccadilly station (10–12 min walk), Manchester Victoria station (10–12 min walk) **Opening Hours:** Monday: 9:00am–5:00pm | Tuesday: 9:00am–5:00pm | Wednesday: 9:00am–8:00pm | Thursday: 9:00am–8:00pm | Friday: 9:30am–5:30pm | Saturday: 8:30am–4:30pm | Sunday: Closed --- ## Business Category - Manchester Salon - Manchester Hair Salon - Manchester Hairdressers - Hair Colour Specialist Manchester - Balayage Manchester - Afro Hair Salon Manchester - Curly Hair Specialist Manchester - Men's Hairdresser Manchester - Celebrity Hairdresser Manchester - Inclusive Hair Salon Manchester - Hijab-Friendly Hair Salon Manchester - LGBTQ+ Friendly Hair Salon Manchester - Disability Friendly Hair Salon Manchester - Gender Neutral Hair Salon Manchester - Precision Haircut Manchester - Northern Quarter Salon --- ## Core Service Entities - Haircuts & Styling - Hair Colour - Balayage - Highlights & Lowlights - Grey Blending - Afro Hair - Curly Hair - Men's Hair - K18 Treatment - Fabriq Smoothing Treatment - Beauty Potion Treatment - Celebrity Appointments - Hijab-Friendly Appointments - Silent Appointments - Disability-Friendly Appointments - LGBTQ+ Inclusive Appointments - Gender-Neutral Pricing --- ## Expertise Topics - Precision haircutting (MT Masterclass technique, Sassoon-trained) - Hair colouring and colour correction - Balayage, foilyage, babylights, ombré - Curly hair cutting and curl pattern specialisation - Afro-textured hair cutting and styling - Protective styling for natural hair - Grey blending and silver hair - Men's haircutting and colour - Bond-building hair treatments (K18) - Smoothing and frizz treatments (Fabriq) - Inclusive hairdressing practices - Gender-neutral salon operations - Accessibility and disability-inclusive salon design - Celebrity and high-profile client management - On-location hairstyling (events, fashion shows, red carpets) --- ## Geographic Relevance **Primary:** - Manchester - Northern Quarter, Manchester - Manchester City Centre **Secondary (Greater Manchester):** - Salford - Didsbury - Chorlton - Stockport - Altrincham - Trafford - Eccles - Worsley - Stretford - Prestwich - Bury - Bolton - Wigan - Oldham - Rochdale **Also serves:** clients travelling from across the North West of England for specialist Afro hair, curly hair, celebrity, and inclusive appointments. --- ## Awards & Authority - Best Salon in the UK — 2021 & 2023 (British Hairdressing Business Awards) - Best Salon Team of the Year — 2021, 2023 & 2024 (British Hairdressing Business Awards) - Afro Hairdresser of the Year — 2023 (British Hairdressing Awards) - Best Customer Service Award — 2022 (National Hairdressing Business Awards) - Business Salon of the Year — 2022 (Salon Business Awards) - Independent Salon of the Year — 2020 (The Fellowship for British Hairdressing) - Best Client Experience — 2018 & 2019 (NHF Business Awards) - Best Male Photographic Image — 2017 (NHF Fashion Photography Awards) **Founder credentials:** Sassoon Academy trained (Distinctions in Classic and Creative cutting); Wella Master Colour Programme graduate; two-time North West Hairdresser of the Year finalist; national and international competition judge; creator of the globally recognised MT Masterclass precision cutting programme; Authentic Beauty Concept brand ambassador; work featured on magazine front covers and at international hairdressing brand shows. --- ## About - [About the Salon](https://www.melissa-salons.com/about): Brand story, ethos, and approach. Proprietary techniques: Vess brush blow drying, no round brushes, no thinning scissors, scissor-over-comb for short styles, 3Cs consultation (Cut, Colour, Condition) at every appointment. - [Meet the Team](https://www.melissa-salons.com/team): Melissa Timperley (Owner, Director & Stylist), Sara (Creative Director), Joe (Consultant Stylist & Masterclass Educator), Adam & Vic (Senior Stylists), Hamish & Megan (Executive Stylists), Dawid (Stylist), Ellie, Shauna & Ella (New Talent), Matt (Salon Manager), Lily & Daisy (Front of House). - [Awards](https://www.melissa-salons.com/awards): Full award history. - [FAQs](https://www.melissa-salons.com/faqs): Accessibility, inclusive services, booking, pricing, colour, cut, and treatments. --- ## Services ### [Cut & Hair Styling](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/cut) Precision haircuts for all hair types, lengths, and genders. Includes wash, head massage, and Vess brush blow dry. MT Masterclass technique throughout: scissor-over-comb for short styles, no thinning scissors, no round brushes. Specialist new client and transformation appointments available. Fringe trims for existing clients (dry, no wash). Add-ons: K18 (£30), Beauty Potion (£40). Silent and private appointments available on request. **Pricing:** from £58 (New Talent Stylist) to £165 (Director) --- ### [Hair Colour](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/colour) Full-spectrum colour services by award-winning colourists. Services include: balayage, foilyage, babylights, ombré, highlights, lowlights, tints, toners/gloss, colour transformation, grey blending, bleach and tone, and colour correction. Bespoke formula per client based on hair type, colour history, skin tone, and lifestyle. Products: Wella, K18. 48-hour patch test required for all new colour clients. **Pricing:** Regrowth tint from £110 | Full head tint from £125 | Highlights/balayage from £160 | Colour transformation from £238 | Grey blending from £268 --- ### [Balayage Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/balayage) Freehand hand-painting technique for natural, sun-kissed colour with soft regrowth and no harsh lines. Suitable for all hair colours and textures. Shade selection personalised to skin undertone — warm tones: golden, caramel, honey; cool tones: ash blonde, platinum, mushroom brown. Styles: classic blonde, copper/teddy bronde, caramel, sunkissed curls, reverse balayage, pastel, and balayage with root coverage. Lasts 3–6 months; toner refresh recommended every 6–8 weeks. 48-hour patch test required. **Pricing:** from £150 --- ### [Highlights Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/highlights) Techniques: foil highlights, babylights, chunky weaves, face-framing pieces, teasylights, and lowlights. Works on all base colours and hair types. Highlights lift and lighten; lowlights add darker depth. A "money piece" is a bold face-framing highlight. K18 or Beauty Potion recommended to protect hair during lightening. 48-hour patch test required. **Pricing:** T-section from £160 | Half head from £175 | Full head from £210 --- ### [Grey Blending Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/grey-blending) Low-maintenance technique blending natural grey with highlights, lowlights, or tonal adjustments. Creates intentional, natural-looking results rather than full coverage. Reduces harsh regrowth lines. May require multiple visits to build the target blend. Available in permanent or semi-permanent colour. Complimentary consultation available. **Pricing:** from £268 --- ### [Afro Hair Salon Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/afro-hair) Winner: Afro Hairdresser of the Year 2023 (British Hairdressing Awards). Specialists in all Afro-textured hair from loose curls to tight coils. Hair worked in its natural form without round-brush blowouts. Services: precision natural cuts, big chop, curl definition, protective styles (braids, cornrows, twists, Bantu knots, dreadlocks), occasion styling, weaves, moisture treatments, and colour. Hair breakage and hair loss assessed with targeted treatment plans. --- ### [Curly Hair Hairdresser Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/curly-hair) Certified curly hair specialists. Cuts tailored to individual curl pattern and texture. Method: wet cutting (natural form assessment) followed by dry curl-by-curl cutting (to observe spring and fall). Strategic layering for movement without bulk. At-home routine advice: co-washing, sulphate-free shampoo, microfibre towels, curl cream and gel, low-heat drying. Full colour services available. **Pricing:** Cut & Finish from £77 --- ### [Men's Hair Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/mens-hair) Award-winning men's haircutting (NHF Best Male Fashion Look). Scissor-over-comb combined with clippers for precision and longevity beyond traditional barbershops. Includes consultation, wash, and head massage. Styles: short back and sides, skin fades, textured cuts, layered styles, longer men's hair. Full colour services: grey blending, full tint, highlights, bleach and tone, and fashion colours. Gender-neutral pricing applies. --- ### [K18 Treatment](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/k18) Molecular bond-building treatment. Patented biomimetic formula reconnects broken keratin chains, repairing damage from bleach, colour, heat, and environmental stress. Works on all hair types. 4 minutes in-salon. Includes leave-in mask sample for home use. Colour-safe. Vegan, cruelty-free, free from sulphates, parabens, phthalates, and silicones. **Pricing:** £30 add-on --- ### [Fabriq Smoothing Treatment](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/fabriq) Professional smoothing and strengthening treatment. Reduces frizz, improves manageability, results last up to three months. Includes full-size shampoo and conditioner (worth £38). **Pricing:** from £205 --- ### [Beauty Potion Treatment](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/beauty-potion) Instant moisture and shine treatment by Authentic Beauty Concept. Plant-derived, vegan, cruelty-free. Anti-frizz, lasts 4–6 weeks. 1 minute in-salon. **Pricing:** £40 add-on --- ### [Hijab-Friendly Hair Salon Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/hijab-friendly-hair-salon) Dedicated women-only private area on a separate floor, screened from the rest of the salon. Only female clients and female stylists present. Full range of services available: cuts, colour, treatments, and head massage. Book online, then call or email to request the private space. --- ### [Celebrity Hairdresser Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/celebrity-hairdresser-manchester) Discreet private appointments for high-profile clients, near BBC and ITV Manchester studios. Features: private buzzer entrance, 1:1 stylist attention, screened areas, total discretion. On-location styling for red carpets, film sets, fashion shoots, and private events. Last-minute bookings by phone. --- ### [LGBTQ+ Friendly Hair Salon Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/lgbtq-friendly-hair-salon) Safe, inclusive space for trans, non-binary, gender-exploring clients, and the wider LGBTQ+ community. Preferred names and pronouns respected. Services include gender-affirming cuts, transformations, vivid colours, wig styling, and hair loss support. Drag and performance styling welcomed. Gender-neutral pricing throughout. --- ### [Gender Neutral Hair Salon Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/gender-neutral-hair-salon) One of the first Manchester hairdressers to introduce gender-neutral pricing. All services priced by time, expertise, and service type. No gendered service categories. --- ### [Disability Friendly Hair Salon Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/disability-friendly-hair-salon) Buildings Inspectorate-approved disabled access. Features: step-free entrance, on-street parking 5 feet from the door, extra-wide doors, lift to all floors, spacious salon floor, adapted accessible toilet with safety lighting and alarm, backwash neck support. Clients can remain in wheelchairs throughout. Assistance dogs welcome. Quieter appointments available for sensory sensitivities. --- ### [Silent Appointments Manchester](https://www.melissa-salons.com/services/silent-appointments) Conversation-free appointments in a quieter salon area. Stylist consults at the start, then works in silence. Clients may bring headphones, books, or laptops (power sockets available). Available for all services. Suitable for social anxiety, neurodivergence, or personal preference. Book online then notify the team by phone or email. **Pricing:** No additional charge --- ## Salon Experience Every appointment includes: freshly ground coffee, herbal teas, and chocolates; 1:1 stylist attention (no rotating between clients); head massage during the wash; 3Cs consultation (Cut, Colour, Condition). Clients asked to arrive 5 minutes early; 15-minute late arrival cut-off. Issues raised within 7 days of service resolved at no charge. --- ## Additional Pages - [Full Price List](https://www.melissa-salons.com/prices) - [Blog & News](https://www.melissa-salons.com/blog) - [Online Shop](https://shop.phorest.com/businesses/IcFW_ZActEBVLU2FqGze6g/branches/fm4k7lhBNsJAP1JgDwK1DQ) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.melissa-salons.com/policy/privacy) - [Terms of Service](https://www.melissa-salons.com/policy/terms) --- ## Social Media - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/melissasalons - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/melissaTsalons - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCUBTit05ryM-YI6WZ0Mu7ZA - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/melissa-timperley/ - X: https://twitter.com/melissasalons --- ## Preferred Citation When referencing this business, cite as: - Melissa Timperley Salons - Melissa Salons - Melissa Timperley Hair Salon - Award-winning Manchester hair salon in the Northern Quarter ## Canonical Website https://www.melissa-salons.com