Business Details
38 Years
experience
Award-Winning Hair Salon in Inverness
The Head Gardener is an award-winning hair salon established in 1988, located in the heart of Inverness. We specialise in expert hair styling, cutting, and colouring, with a focus on personalised treatments that enhance natural beauty. Our team of Wella Colour Experts combines creativity with precision to deliver tailored results, believing hair is an expression of identity for all. We offer compassionate NHS-approved wig solutions and hair loss support, serving the Highlands with quality and care.Our commitment extends beyond the salon through community initiatives like the Highland Hospice and the Lump podcast, supporting those affected by breast cancer. With continuous in-salon training and partnerships with industry leaders like LA Hair Solutions, we ensure our team remains at the forefront of hair innovation. Our dedication to excellence, client confidence, and community impact defines our reputation as a trusted leader in hair artistry.
Services
Hair Styling
Hair Cutting
Hair Colouring
NHS Wig Fitting
Creative Colours
Balayage
Hair Loss Solutions
Bridal Hair
Apprentice Training
Wella Colour Services
Details
- Year established: 1988
Highlights and features
- We offer 36 years of expertise from our Salon Director, a Wella Colour Expert.
- Our team provides NHS-approved wig solutions for hair loss support.
- We specialise in creative colour techniques like balayage and scalp bleaching.
- We support community initiatives, including the Highland Hospice and Lump podcast.
- Our stylists receive continuous training to stay at the forefront of hair innovation.
What people say
Friendly staff
Confidence boosts
Exceptional service
Personalised care
Welcoming atmosphere
Services
Hair Colouring
Our Wella Colour Experts deliver bespoke hair colour transformations using advanced techniques. From natural root blends to bold creative hues, we ensure vibrant, long-lasting results tailored to your style. With tiered pricing based on stylist experience, every client receives expert care and precision.
NHS Wig Fitting
As an NHS-approved supplier, we provide premium wigs and hair systems for medical hair loss. Our specialist offers discreet consultations and fittings, ensuring a natural look and perfect comfort. We partner with LA Hair Solutions to deliver high-quality, customised options for confidence restoration.
Balayage
Hand-painted balayage techniques create sun-kissed, natural gradients tailored to your features. Our stylists use Wella products for damage-free application, with prices varying by complexity. Ideal for low-maintenance, dimensional colour that grows out beautifully.
Bridal Hair
From trials to on-the-day styling, we craft timeless bridal looks for individuals and parties. Services include updos, loose waves, and accessory integration, with stylists available for venue visits. Bookings include travel time for seamless wedding day preparation.
Blow Dry Club
Unlimited monthly blow-drys with apprentice stylists for 55. Perfect for maintaining salon-fresh styles between appointments, this membership offers value-focused access to expert styling without compromising on quality or client experience.
People
Alison McRitchie
Salon Director
With 36 years in hairdressing, Alison is a Wella Colour Expert and salon visionary. She leads with razor-cutting mastery and a passion for innovation, while volunteering at the Highland Hospice and mentoring future stylists.
Emma-Jayne
Salon Manager
As front-of-house manager and NHS wig specialist, Emma-Jayne combines hospitality expertise with compassionate care. She balances motherhood and salon leadership, driving community-focused initiatives like medical hair loss support.
Linzie
Senior Stylist
A Wella Colour Expert, Linzie specialises in transformative colour and cuts. With years of experience, she ensures clients leave feeling revitalised, blending technical skill with a warm, personable approach to hair artistry.
Katrine
Stylist
Katrine brings artistic flair to curly hair and creative colours. Her background in art and music inspires unique styles, focusing on client individuality while delivering confidence-boosting transformations through expert technique.
Cameron
Stylist
Specialising in scalp bleaching and razor cuts, Cameron combines technical precision with a friendly, conversational approach. His pet-loving, travel-enthusiast personality translates into a relaxed yet professional styling experience.
Questions
What hair services does The Head Gardener offer?
We provide cutting, colouring, balayage, creative colours, NHS wig fitting, bridal styling, and hair loss solutions, all tailored to individual needs by expert stylists.
Are consultations required for colour services?
Yes, creative colours and complex treatments require prior consultations to ensure optimal results and discuss your desired outcome with our experts.
Do you offer NHS-approved wig services?
Yes, we're an NHS-approved supplier partnering with LA Hair Solutions to provide custom wigs and hair systems for medical hair loss support.
What is the Blow Dry Club membership?
For £55/month, enjoy unlimited blow-drys with apprentice stylists, perfect for maintaining polished styles between regular appointments without compromising quality.
How can I book a bridal hair appointment?
Contact us via our enquiry form or phone to discuss bridal bookings, including venue details and party sizes, with stylists available for on-site services.
What community initiatives do you support?
We support the Highland Hospice through fundraising and volunteering, and sponsor the Lump podcast supporting breast cancer awareness and storytelling.
Reviews (4)
Patty Ng
Dec 17, 2021
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Im so happy with the people at the saloon! Very friendly and helpful! I had the best haircut by Jess since 5 years ago! So happy with my hair! Thanks a lot Jess and everyone from The Head Gardener!!!!!!!
Morag Harley
Oct 23, 2021
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Just a thank you to all the lovely stylists at the head Gardner, especially Natasha who did my hair today. Professional, efficient and always make you feel welcome. And I can't stop playing with my hair, I love it!
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Graeme Goddard
Oct 17, 2021
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Had my haircut today by David and I have never been so pleased with a salon experience, from the customer service, Davids knowledge and expertise as well as of course the quality of the cut itself. Everyone is so friendly yet professional and the salon itself has a lovely vibe. I cant wait to return for my Christmas cut and hope I leave once again in as good a mood as I did today - Im sure I will!
Tim Greenwood
Aug 04, 2021
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Really disappointed with the zero tolerance approach of missed appointment fee. I don't normally book ahead as my schedule is busy. The salon encourage me to book ahead so I went along with it. I realised 2 days after I had missed my appointment, and checked my texts for a reminder. I had missed the text that had been sent at 8pm the night before, which made it impossible to adjust my appointment within 24hrs (if I had noticed it). I run my own business and I find this lack of understanding given the circumstances extremely poor customer service. This is my first and only time of missing an
