Business Details
Your Trusted Hair Salon in St Ives
At K D Hair Design, we prioritise a personal approach, treating every client as an individual. Our modern salon in St Ives offers a serene environment where professional expertise meets exceptional service. Our team, trained to the highest industry standards, utilises premium brands like Matrix, L'Oreal, and Redken to deliver vibrant, long-lasting results. We allocate extended appointment times to ensure your visit is relaxing and stress-free. Every client receives a no-obligation consultation before services, complemented by a selection of refreshments during their visit. Our commitment to excellence is reflected in our tailored haircare education and product recommendations.With decades of combined experience, Karen and Darren lead a skilled team dedicated to creating unique, flattering styles. We specialise in colouring, cutting, and styling, incorporating advanced techniques from industry leaders like Vidal Sasson and Tigi. Our salon's tranquil atmosphere and attention to detail make it a destination for those seeking premium hairdressing services in Cambridgeshire. We maintain rigorous quality standards while fostering a welcoming environment where clients can unwind and enjoy expert care.
Services
Haircuts
Blow Dry
Hair Colouring
Wedding Styling
Hair Treatments
Perms
Children's Haircuts
Gents Haircuts
Hair Up
Consultations
Highlights and features
- We offer extended appointment times for complete relaxation
- Our team has decades of combined industry experience
- We use professional brands like Matrix and L'Oreal
- All clients receive no-obligation pre-service consultations
- We provide tailored haircare education and product advice
Services
Haircuts
Our expert stylists provide precision cuts tailored to your face shape and personal style. Using advanced techniques from Vidal Sasson and Tigi training, we create flattering, easy-to-maintain styles. Each appointment includes a thorough consultation to ensure your new look complements your features and lifestyle while maintaining hair health.
Hair Colouring
We offer bespoke colour services using premium L'Oreal and Matrix products. From subtle highlights to dramatic transformations, our colourists create vibrant, long-lasting results. Every colour service includes a mandatory skin test and detailed consultation to ensure optimal outcomes while maintaining hair integrity through professional techniques.
Blow Dry
Our professional blow dry service delivers polished, camera-ready styles using Redken products. Available as standalone treatments or following cuts, our stylists create volume, smoothness or defined curls. The service includes expert product recommendations for maintaining your style at home with techniques demonstrated during your appointment.
Wedding Styling
Karen specialises in creating perfect wedding and prom hairstyles through her extensive experience. The service includes trial sessions to perfect your look, with options for group bookings for bridesmaids or family members. We provide expert advice on styles that complement your dress and accessories for lasting photographs.
Consultations
All colour services and complex treatments begin with a no-obligation consultation. Our stylists assess your hair's condition, discuss your desired outcomes, and recommend suitable products. This includes demonstrating home care routines using professional Redken products to maintain your style between salon visits, ensuring long-term hair health.
People
Karen
Stylist
Trained in Cambridge with City and Guilds qualification, Karen has extensive experience including Vidal Sasson and Tigi cutting courses. Specialising in wedding styling, she creates perfect occasion looks while maintaining hair health through expert techniques and product knowledge.
Darren
Stylist
With Huntingdon training and advanced cutting qualifications from Hobbs and Vidal Sasson, Darren focuses on precision cuts. His 12+ years in St Ives have established him as a trusted stylist who believes in finding the perfect style through technical expertise and personal consultation.
Michelle
Front of House
Michelle manages client appointments and salon operations with over a decade of front-of-house experience. She ensures smooth daily operations while providing warm hospitality, combining organisational skills with customer service excellence to create welcoming client experiences.
Carmel
Stylist
Qualified through NVQ 2 and 3, Carmel brings ten years of hairdressing experience with Tigi cutting and L'Oreal colouring expertise. Passionate about fashion trends, she creates contemporary styles while maintaining technical precision to deliver flattering, modern looks.
Questions
What services require advance booking?
All colour services require 48-hour advance booking for skin sensitivity testing. We recommend booking appointments at least a week in advance during busy periods to secure preferred times.
Do you offer group bookings for special occasions?
Yes, we accommodate group bookings for weddings and special events. Please contact us in advance to discuss your requirements and arrange trial sessions for multiple guests.
What haircare products do you recommend?
We stock professional Matrix, L'Oreal, and Redken products. Our stylists provide personalised recommendations during consultations to maintain your style and hair health between salon visits.
What happens during a no-obligation consultation?
Our consultations assess your hair condition, discuss desired outcomes, and recommend suitable treatments. For colour services, we perform patch tests and demonstrate home care routines using professional products.
What is your cancellation policy?
We require 24 hours' notice for appointment cancellations. Failure to provide sufficient notice may result in a charge equivalent to 50% of the scheduled service value to cover preparation time.
Reviews (4)
Sue Peploe
Jan 13, 2022
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Always have a great experience when I go to this salon. Darren is my hairdreser He always listens to me and does a fantastic job on my hair. All the staff are friendly and do a great job with there clients. Would highly recommend.
Christine Reilly
Nov 09, 2020
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Very friendly. Carmel does my hair and always listens to how I would like my hair and gives advice too. Think its the only hairdressers I've been to where I have come away with the hair style to match the picture I've shown.
Alex Turpin
Nov 19, 2018
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I've been a regular visitor for several years now and there is still none better than K & D hair design. Very friendly and welcoming, very well presented and stylish salon and they cut and style your hair exactly how you want it with relaxing conversation. Very reasonable pricing as well with a host of top range hair products you can purchase also. Would highly recommend to anyone.
Samantha Powers
Oct 22, 2018
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Been going here for some years, I am a demanding customer as I'm particular about what I want....always leave happy
