Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Hairdressing Services in Reading
Established in 1981, Ruby Reds Hairdressing has been a cornerstone of Reading's beauty industry for over four decades. Acquired in 2020 by long-serving stylists Jane and Jenny, the salon continues to deliver exceptional hairdressing services through a team of highly skilled professionals with cumulative experience spanning centuries. Our expertise encompasses cutting-edge colour techniques, precision cutting, and bridal hair, supported by industry-recognised accolades including Berkshire Colourist of the Year 2023. We maintain our reputation as Reading's longest-standing independent salon through personalised consultations, lasting client relationships, and investment in ongoing technical education for our stylists. The salon's comprehensive service menu caters to both contemporary and traditional hairdressing needs, featuring specialist treatments like Olaplex bond repair and NanoKeratin smoothing systems. Our commitment to quality extends to using professional-grade products from trusted brands, ensuring optimal hair health and longevity of styles.With operating hours six days a week and tiered pricing across stylist levels, we balance accessibility with premium service standards. Client testimonials consistently highlight our warm atmosphere, technical excellence, and transformative results, evidenced by multi-generational clientele and 20+ year client retention rates. The team's specialisms range from creative colour transformations to precision cuts, with particular expertise in correcting previous colour damage and creating bespoke bridal styles. Our appointment system accommodates both regular maintenance and special occasion requirements, supported by detailed pre-service consultations. This combination of heritage, technical mastery, and client-centric approach has cemented Ruby Reds Hairdressing' position as Reading's premier independent hairdressing destination.
Services
Hair Colouring
Wedding Hair
Precision Cutting
Bridal Styling
Hair Treatments
Men's Hairdressing
Children's Haircuts
Perm Services
Hair Extensions
Colour Correction
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- 40+ years as Reading's longest-standing independent salon
- Award-winning stylists including Berkshire Colourist of the Year 2023
- Personalised hair consultations with expert stylists
- Specialist services for bridal and occasion hair transformations
- Comprehensive technical training in latest hairdressing innovations
What people say
Fabulous re-style
Talented Jodie
Wonderful warm atmosphere
Amazing colour transformation
Excellent extension fitting
Services
Hair Colouring
Our expert colourists specialise in precision colour application using professional-grade products. Services include full head colour, root touch-ups, and creative techniques like balayage and baby lights. Each session includes a detailed consultation to ensure optimal shade selection and hair health.
Wedding Hair
Tailored bridal hair services featuring trial sessions and event-day styling. Our stylists create timeless updos and romantic styles that last throughout celebrations. Packages include detailed planning consultations and hair trials to perfect your special day look.
Precision Cutting
Expert cutting services using advanced techniques to enhance natural hair texture and face shape. Stylists provide detailed advice on maintaining styles between appointments, with options for both classic and contemporary cuts.
Hair Treatments
Restorative treatments including Olaplex bond repair and NanoKeratin smoothing systems. These services repair damage, strengthen hair structure, and improve manageability, with visible results lasting multiple washes.
Perm Services
Modern perm techniques creating natural-looking curls or waves. Available in standard and spiral variations, with styling advice to maintain curl pattern and hair health post-treatment.
People
Jenny
Salon Owner
Co-owner specialising in colouring and wedding hair with 20+ years of loyal clientele. Brings extensive experience in creating lasting transformations and special occasion styles.
Jane
Salon Owner
Co-owner with 25+ years at Ruby Reds Hairdressing, specialising in blow-drying techniques. Provides expert guidance across all hairdressing services while maintaining strong client relationships.
Rachael
Style Director
31-year team veteran passionate about all hair aspects. Known for technical expertise and commitment to Ruby Reds Hairdressing' trusted reputation through consistent service excellence.
Georgia
Style Director
Award-winning colourist (Berkshire 2023) specialising in creative colour transformations. Expert in correcting previous colour damage while maintaining hair integrity.
Katie
Style Director
20-year international career focusing on foil techniques. Brings specialist knowledge in highlights and balayage applications to create natural-looking dimension.
Questions
What hair services do you offer?
We provide cutting/styling, colouring (including highlights and balayage), perms, wedding hair, treatments (NanoKeratin, Olaplex), and children's haircuts.
How much do hair colour services cost?
Prices start at £76 for full head colour, £84 for half-head highlights, and £130 for creative colour techniques. Exact pricing depends on complexity and stylist level.
Can I book an appointment online?
Yes, use our online reservation system for instant booking confirmation. Alternatively, contact us directly via phone during opening hours.
Do you offer bridal hair services?
Yes, we specialise in bridal hair with trial sessions available. Our stylists create custom updos and romantic styles for weddings and special occasions.
What experience do your stylists have?
Our team includes stylists with 20-42 years' experience, including Berkshire Colourist of the Year 2023. All stylists receive ongoing technical training.
Are there student pricing options?
We offer reduced rates for students aged 12-16 (from £35) and children's haircuts from £28, available with our experienced stylists.
Reviews (4)
Indusha S.
Dec 12, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I had Jodie do my hair and I have to say she did an incredible job. It looks amazing and I'm so so happy with the results!! She fixed the dodgy hair banding and patches in my hair to give me such a beautiful rich colour - such a fantastic stylist
Services:Hair styling,Hair coloring
I had Jodie do my hair and I have to say she did an incredible job. It looks amazing and I'm so so happy with the results!! She fixed the dodgy hair banding and patches in my hair to give me such a beautiful rich colour - such a fantastic stylist
Services:Hair styling,Hair coloring
Bia Al
Dec 03, 2021
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Im new to reading and went to different hair stylists because My hair was a washed out, grown out balayage and I wanted a big change! Its a big step and im so so so happy and lucky to get Jenny to do my hair!! This was an amazing experience from the hospitality and the atmosphere in the salon( everyone was so friendly and invested in my hair transformation and that made it so much better)! Jenny was so friendly and amazing. Shes a hair genius, understood exactly what I wanted with me barely explaining. I asked for a sort of a deep purple balayage and she DELIVERED!! If youre in reading
Eleanor Morgan
Dec 02, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism
Wonderful! My hair stylist, Jodie, and everyone around her were so lovely and my hair felt amazing after. I got my hair coloured for the first time here and the colour is beautiful!
Service:Hair coloring
Wonderful! My hair stylist, Jodie, and everyone around her were so lovely and my hair felt amazing after. I got my hair coloured for the first time here and the colour is beautiful!
Service:Hair coloring
Sheena Campbell
Nov 27, 2021
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Positive:Cleanliness,Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
The lovely people at Ruby Reds have recently won awards for their service. After having a long overdue haircut with the lovely Jody, I have to say the award was thoroughly deserved. I will be going back and I would recommend them to others.
Service:Hair styling
The lovely people at Ruby Reds have recently won awards for their service. After having a long overdue haircut with the lovely Jody, I have to say the award was thoroughly deserved. I will be going back and I would recommend them to others.
Service:Hair styling