Visiting The Rabbit Hole Vegan Hair Salon
The Rabbit Hole, vegan hair salon Review
Since opening it’s doors in 2012 I’ve wanted to visit The Rabbit Hole but have been put off by the mid-price range. Whilst budget-friendly Treatwell cuts can be cheap and easy, it’s unlikely you’re stylist will be using cruelty-free and vegan friendly products. I decided to treat myself this summer to a pampering cut at The Rabbit Hole – a completely vegan hairdressers located in Kensington. Spoiler alert: it was worth every penny.
100% Vegan
This hairdressers is 100% vegan: the products, the staff and even the biscuit served alongside your cuppa tea. The Rabbit Hole uses Organic Colour Systems which is an organic, cruelty-free brand. The Rabbit Hole only ever stock and use the vegan products from this brand. This makes them popular not only with the local vegans but also those with allergies and sensitivities.
I was really impressed to hear that they only hire vegan staff. They’ve been holding out on launching their nail bar until they find the right, vegan candidate. I love that they’re valuing their integrity so highly. Having exclusively vegan staff meant that the typical dull hair salon chitter chatter transformed into great conversation about different sorts of activism, our favourite vegan celebrities and how our families react to veganism.
The Cut and Style
I booked myself in for the £70 cut and style as per their Summer 2018 price, you can find their price list here. I requested a trim that maintained my length whilst reviving my shape and layers. The wash included great fragrant products and a lovely head massage. My stylist Bridget, a vegan of eleven years, really listened to what I wanted and worked to give me a gorgeous, manageable haircut.
I loved the wavy blow dry she gave me. Tom, my boyfriend, even noticed a difference ‘Your hair looks really nice, you should wear it like that all the time.’ I don’t think he appreciates the time and skill that goes into such a nice blow dry.
As you can see – my before hair was dry and shapeless. I was so happy to be leaving with long, healthy, lighter (weight not colour) hair.
The Salon
Modern, chic and minimal – I absolutely love the decor and vibes at this salon. From the sleek faux leather chairs to the gorgeous, selfie-worthy mirrors, this salon felt so luxurious. Continuing with the ‘rabbit hole’ theme, there’s a few tasteful green rabbits dotted about as well as some other greenery.
Whilst visiting this side of London you can pop by a couple of other great vegan spots:
- 222 Vegan Restaurant, for a lunch buffet or an evening a la carte, 6 minutes walk away
- Green Bay, the UK’s first vegan supermarket, 6 minutes walk away right beside 222
Other ways to get a vegan cut
If you don’t live near The Rabbit Hole but want to make sure your haircut is vegan friendly here are some tips:
- Find a vegan friendly brand online and check if any salons near you stock them – Paul Mitchell and Organic Colour Systems both have lots of vegan products
- Take your own products to your local hairdresser – explaining why you want them to use your vegan and cruelty free products is a great conversation starter
- Google ‘vegan hair salon’ plus your local area – who knows, maybe your closest city has one too!
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