Business Details
46 Years
experience
Your Trusted Hair & Beauty Salon in Cambridge
Established in 1980, Muir and Kerr has evolved from a traditional hairdressing salon into a dynamic creative collective serving Cambridge and surrounding areas. Our journey began with Philip Muir, whose vision for exceptional hairdressing laid the foundation for our reputation. Eddie Kerr, with over 30 years in the industry, has expanded this legacy since joining in 1988, fostering a team of senior stylists who combine technical expertise with intuitive understanding of client needs. We pride ourselves on offering London-quality services without pretension, using premium Wella and Sebastian products while maintaining competitive pricing.Our 2022 restructure consolidated services into one accessible Cherry Hinton location, enhancing client experience through personalized styling and modern facilities. With decades of collective experience, our stylists stay at the forefront of trends while respecting individual preferences, evidenced by clients returning for over 20 years. We prioritize understanding each client's unique requirements, ensuring every visit delivers both technical excellence and emotional satisfaction through attentive listening and bespoke service.
Services
Styling and Cutting
Precision Colouring
Special Occasion Hair-up
Bridal Hair
Smoothing Treatments
Beauty Treatments
Manicures
Facials
Massages
Waxing
Details
- Year established: 1980
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined hairdressing expertise with Wella-certified colour specialists
- Our stylists provide personalized consultations for every appointment
- We guarantee London-quality hairdressing with competitive regional pricing
- We maintain 100% transparency with upfront pricing and 50% deposit options
- We provide complimentary parking and convenient booking systems
Services
Styling and Cutting
Our expert stylists deliver precision cuts tailored to your face shape and lifestyle. Using advanced techniques and Wella products, we create modern styles that maintain shape between visits. Clients receive personalized haircare advice to maintain their new look at home.
Precision Colouring
With over 200 Wella shades available, our specialists create customized colour schemes matching your skin tone and style. Services include balayage, highlights, and full colour transformations, all including a blow dry and conditioning treatment for vibrant, healthy results.
Special Occasion Hair-up
We offer pre-event consultations and on-the-day styling for weddings and special events. Our team creates elegant up-dos with complimentary bubbly service, ensuring your hairstyle perfectly matches your dress and accessories for lasting memories.
Smoothing Treatments
Brazilian keratin treatments transform frizzy hair into smooth, manageable styles lasting months. Our specialists use professional-grade products from Trevor Sorbie and Michael Van Clarke for long-term conditioning and heat protection benefits.
Beauty Treatments
Our beauty room offers waxing, threading, and henna tattoos using vegan-friendly products. Experienced beauticians provide pain-minimizing techniques for facial hair removal while maintaining skin health through specialized aftercare treatments.
People
Eddie Kerr
Managing Director
With over 30 years in hairdressing, Eddie has trained extensively and competed nationally. He manages daily operations while maintaining hands-on client relationships, ensuring service excellence across all salon activities.
Laura
Senior Stylist
Laura brings 15+ years of styling expertise, specializing in precision cuts and colour transformations. Her passion for hairdressing focuses on creating confidence-boosting styles that align with clients' personal aesthetics and lifestyle needs.
Miranda
Senior Stylist
Cambridge-trained with 25+ years experience, Miranda excels in classic and contemporary styles. Her expertise includes bridal hair and special occasion styling, delivering consistent quality through technical precision and creative flair.
Jamie
Senior Stylist
With 19 years at Muir and Kerr, Jamie specializes in barbering techniques and evolving styles. He leads ongoing training initiatives, helping junior stylists develop skills while maintaining his loyal client base through consistent quality.
Ian
Senior Stylist
Ian's 30+ year career includes salon management and entrepreneurial experience. His technical versatility spans cutting, colouring, and styling, with particular expertise in creating age-appropriate styles that enhance natural features.
Questions
How do I book an appointment?
Book online through our website or call 01223 248820. We recommend advance booking for popular stylists and weekend slots.
What happens if I need to cancel?
Appointments cancelled with less than 24 hours notice incur a 50% charge. Bookings over an hour require 50% deposit.
Do you offer bridal services?
Yes, we provide free consultations, trial runs, and on-the-day styling for weddings with optional bridal party packages.
How experienced are your stylists?
Our team has 15-30+ years experience each, with specialists in colouring, cutting, and event styling maintaining industry certifications.
What products do you use?
We stock Wella and Sebastian professional products, with vegan-friendly options available for beauty treatments.
Is parking available?
Yes, we offer complimentary parking for all clients at our Cherry Hinton salon location.
Reviews (2)
Qype User Cassie
Jun 21, 2012
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I have tried a lot of hairdressers since living in Cambridge, to some it may seem ridiculous but to me I like to find a good solid salon that I can remain quite loyal to. Well, when I first went here I didn't realise that it was going to cost so much! I went in thinking I had seen 24 for long hair cut and wash but actually that was only for a wash and dry, a hair cut with that adds 20! I was pretty sour after spending that much! They did a good job and were very friendly, offering me refreshments but man oh man was I in shock for a day or so. I won't go back because it is overpriced
Mel H.
Apr 02, 2012
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When stepping through the door you feel like you're part of a family, greeted with a smile and a cheery hello. Remembered from your previous visit, hot tea and coffee or a naughty glass of wine, helps make you feel special before anyone's touched your hair. A hairdresser that listens to what you want and gives you results time after time. Weird and wonderful conversation, not your usual "are you going on holiday this year?". Muir and Kerr, go the extra mile to make you feel like the most important person for the duration of your visit, from the wonderful head massage whilst
