Afro hair salon Manchester
Discover our multi-award-winning Afro hair salon in Manchester city centre that truly understands your hair and its unique characteristic.
Embrace your natural coils
Love your natural coils? Want a manageable, beautiful look with a great cut? You're in safe hands with our talented stylists. Come in for a consultation and let’s discuss your options.
Our team are qualified at the highest level in our profession. We often hear of the challenges those with afro, coily and curly hair face when visiting different hair salons, but here at Melissa Timperley salons, we know all about cutting and styling different curl patterns to keep your hair healthy and styled in a way that you love.
We truly understand different hair types, and afro hair is no exception. We will provide you with a fabulous cut, colour and expert hair care advice. We’ll make sure you leave our salon looking and feeling fabulous! We are curl specialists and our stylists can help you to embrace your natural curls and coils to create a striking look.
At Melissa Timperley Salons, we specialise in precision cuts and exceptional colour tailored to your natural hair. Our expert team takes the time to understand your hair type, texture, and how it behaves day to day, so we can create a style that truly works for you.
Whether you’re after a refresh hair cut, a new style like a short afro, afro bob or want to explore colour, we’ll help you embrace and celebrate your natural hair with confidence. We focus on healthy hair, expert technique, and honest advice, all delivered with care, creativity and serious attention to detail.
Embrace your natural coils
Love your natural coils? Want a manageable, beautiful look with a great cut? You're in safe hands with our talented stylists. Come in for a consultation and let’s discuss your options.
Our team are qualified at the highest level in our profession. We often hear of the challenges those with afro, coily and curly hair face when visiting different hair salons, but here at Melissa Timperley salons, we know all about cutting and styling different curl patterns to keep your hair healthy and styled in a way that you love.
We truly understand different hair types, and afro hair is no exception. We will provide you with a fabulous cut, colour and expert hair care advice. We’ll make sure you leave our salon looking and feeling fabulous! We are curl specialists and our stylists can help you to embrace your natural curls and coils to create a striking look.
At Melissa Timperley Salons, we specialise in precision cuts and exceptional colour tailored to your natural hair. Our expert team takes the time to understand your hair type, texture, and how it behaves day to day, so we can create a style that truly works for you.
Whether you’re after a refresh hair cut, a new style like a short afro, afro bob or want to explore colour, we’ll help you embrace and celebrate your natural hair with confidence. We focus on healthy hair, expert technique, and honest advice, all delivered with care, creativity and serious attention to detail.
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Precision Afro cuts
Whether you’re looking for a precision cut to enhance your natural look or a short and sassy re-style, our talented stylists are on hand to help.
A super-precise cut creates beautiful, easy-to-manage hair. This, combined with an in-depth consultation from an experienced member of our team creates a cut that complements your features and makes the statement you want.
We are masters of precision cutting, a world-renowned technique originally developed by Vidal Sassoon.
Honed through intense training and focusing on the highest standards, our stylists use our own Melissa Salons technique to create beautifully cut hair that has long-lasting results.
Afro Hairdresser of the Year
Our award-winning salon is proud to have won Afro Hairdresser of the Year 2023 at the British Hairdressing Awards.
We're recognised for our expertise in cutting Afro hair and specialise in precision cuts that celebrate your natural hair, offering tailored styles that enhance your unique texture.
Whether you're embracing your curls, coils, or waves, our Manchester salon provides expert care, honest advice, and beautiful results every time.
Coloured hair experts
We are award-winning colourists, and our team has won national and international awards for our colour work. From beautiful balayage hair ideas to shimmering highlights or a vibrant head of colour, we ensure that your expertly applied colour enhances hair texture and creates your perfect look.
Our 3Cs consultation at the beginning of your hair appointment helps us to understand and achieve exactly what you’re looking for and makes sure you leave our salon with beautifully coloured, healthy hair that suits you, your lifestyle and your personality.
If you haven’t had colour with us before, you’ll need to book in for an all-important colour skin test, which must be completed 48 hours prior to all new colour appointments.
Award-winning customer experience
We’re recognised for exceptional hairdressing and customer care, winning Business Salon of the Year and Best Customer Service at prestigious hairdressing awards.
Located in Manchester city centre, we focus on your experience from start to finish. Enjoy freshly ground coffee, herbal teas and chocolates, while your stylist provides one-on-one attention - no rotating between clients. A soothing head massage during your wash adds extra relaxation.
More than just a hair appointment, it’s time for you to unwind. We'll do a fabulous job and leave you feeling refreshed and confident.
Let’s get you booked in!
Our salon is located in Manchester city centre, in the heart of the Northern Quarter, with excellent transport links and plenty of shops, restaurants and bars nearby.
Our talented team can’t wait to give you a warm welcome at our hair salon! Whether you’re visiting for balayage, a precision haircut, or a nourishing hair treatment, our goal is simple - to do an amazing job and leave you with healthier, beautiful hair that makes you feel the best version of yourself.
Book your next appointment for an unparalleled experience with the best hairdressers in Manchester.
Afro hair FAQs
Yes, our stylists are experienced in Afro-textured haircuts, styling, and treatments. We work with all curl patterns, from loose curls to tight coils, and use techniques that enhance the natural beauty, volume, definition and shape of your hair.
Of course! Whether it’s a celebrity style you admire or a photoshoot in a magazine, a picture can give your stylist an idea of the look and style you’d like to achieve. But don’t worry if you’re not sure what style to go for – we’re here to help you find a style and overall look that leaves you feeling (and looking!) like you at your very best.
Our team is trained in all hair textures, lengths, and styles. Whether that's thin, thick, coarse, curly, straight, short or long hair, owner Melissa retrains every team member to be specialised in all hair types, ensuring an inclusive experience for everyone in our award-winning Greater Manchester salon.
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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
