Business Details
15 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hairdressing Experts in Cottingham
Established in 2011 by Alex Hay and Jasim Al-Mutar, our salon combines creative expertise with technical precision to deliver exceptional hairdressing services. We prioritise a relaxed, client-focused environment while maintaining rigorous professional standards through continuous staff training and development. Our team of experienced stylists specialises in cutting-edge techniques including balayage, precision cuts, and modern styling approaches. With over two decades of combined industry experience, we blend traditional craftsmanship with contemporary trends to create wearable, fashion-forward hair solutions.Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through industry accolades, ongoing education partnerships, and a track record of client satisfaction. We maintain strict hygiene protocols and invest in premium products to ensure optimal results. Our management team ensures seamless operations while stylists like Amy, Georgia, and Paige bring fresh perspectives and technical innovation to every client interaction.
Services
Haircuts
Hair Colouring
Balayage
Highlights
Styling
Precision Cuts
Colour Corrections
Wedding Hair
Graduate Fashion
Client Consultations
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We have over 20 years of combined experience in hairdressing excellence
- Our team includes award-winning stylists with specialist colouring expertise
- We implement continuous professional development for all staff members
- We provide personalised consultations for tailored hair solutions
- Our salon maintains strict hygiene and service quality standards
What people say
Amazing balayage results
Friendly, professional service
Skilled stylists
Relaxing atmosphere
Excellent colour work
Services
Haircuts
Our precision haircut service combines classic techniques with modern styling approaches. Using professional-grade tools and tailored consultations, we create flattering shapes that complement individual face structures and lifestyle needs. Each cut includes a complimentary styling demonstration to maintain your new look at home.
Balayage
Specialist balayage application delivers natural-looking highlights with soft grow-out patterns. Our award-winning stylists use hand-painted techniques to create dimension while maintaining hair health. The service includes post-treatment care advice and product recommendations for lasting vibrancy.
Highlights
Customised highlighting services using advanced foiling techniques for precise lightening effects. We offer full head, half head, and partial highlights with options for tonal adjustments. The process includes a free strand test to ensure optimal results while maintaining hair integrity.
Styling
Professional styling services for special occasions or everyday wear. Our stylists specialise in creating long-lasting blowdrys, textured waves, and formal updos. The service includes product education to help clients recreate styles independently using appropriate tools and techniques.
Colour Corrections
Expert colour correction for unwanted tones or previous colour mishaps. Our stylists use professional-grade products to achieve desired shades while maintaining hair condition. The service includes a detailed consultation to establish realistic expectations and create a step-by-step correction plan.
People
Alex Hay
Creative Director
With over 20 years' experience, Alex combines classic hairdressing foundations with modern trends. Trained under East Riding's top stylists, he specialises in timeless cuts and contemporary colour techniques while maintaining a focus on wearable, fashion-forward styles.
Jasim Al-Mutar
Salon Manager
Jasim oversees daily operations and client experience. While managing administrative aspects, he maintains strong client relationships through personal interactions, ensuring every visitor receives exceptional service in our welcoming environment.
Amy
Stylist
Qualified Level 3 stylist with 3 years' experience. Specialises in balayage and precision cuts, having won the LOreal Colour Trophy Future Talent Award in 2021. Continuously develops technical skills while maintaining a client-focused approach to hairdressing services.
Georgia
Graduate Stylist
Apprentice turned graduate stylist with distinction-level qualifications. Focuses on creative balayage applications and modern styling techniques. Brings fresh perspectives to colour personalisation while developing expertise under senior stylists' guidance.
Paige
Stylist
8-year experienced stylist specialising in long hair techniques. Expert in textured styling and natural highlights, having participated in Graduate Fashion Week 2016. Creates bouncy blowdrys and elegant updos while continuing professional development within our team environment.
Questions
What hair services do you offer?
We provide haircuts, colouring, balayage, highlights, styling, and colour corrections using modern techniques combined with traditional expertise.
How experienced are your stylists?
Our team includes stylists with 3-20 years' experience, including award-winning colour specialists and graduate stylists undergoing continuous professional development.
How can I book an appointment?
Book through our website, call us at 01482 441800, or visit our salon at 218 Hallgate, Cottingham during operating hours.
What makes your salon different?
We combine creative direction with technical excellence in a relaxed environment, maintaining rigorous training standards and using premium hair products.
Do you offer special occasion styling?
Yes, we provide wedding hair, formal updos, and event styling with consultations to create lasting, camera-ready looks tailored to your requirements.
Reviews (4)
Melissa Blackburn
Sep 07, 2021
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100% the best salon you could go to. The whole team have exceptional skills and they have the worlds best hot chocolates going. Highly recommended
Heather Jackson
Jun 11, 2021
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Great consultation and excellent hairstyling/cut by Alex. I've had some lovely comments so far. Looking forward to my next appointment, which is colouring and I know my hair is in good hands from the shampoo stage (thank you Amy for a lovely head massage), to the end result. Thank you so much Alex. The Salon is very professional, clean and everyone is very helpful and friendly. Have a great birthday Alex.
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Beat Eli
Jun 06, 2021
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
I had a very good experience with the salon. I had haircut, highlights and hairstyling done, all reasonably quickly performed. Staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. The salon is well designed, probably the most comfortable chairs for hairwashing I have ever had. Very happy customer.
Services:Hair colouring,Hairstyling
I had a very good experience with the salon. I had haircut, highlights and hairstyling done, all reasonably quickly performed. Staff are very friendly, helpful and professional. The salon is well designed, probably the most comfortable chairs for hairwashing I have ever had. Very happy customer.
Services:Hair colouring,Hairstyling
Chris Marshall
May 18, 2021
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First visit to Alex at Hay Salon, best haircut in years. Alex listened and knew exactly what I wanted, thank you Alex very happy with my new look, see you in 4 weeks.
Service:Hairstyling
Service:Hairstyling
