Upper38

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Hair Perming Salon Plymouth

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Upper38 is an ideally located hair perming salon in Plymouth. Located in Mutley Plain, we provide a modern, warm, welcoming and friendly atmosphere, backed by years of experience and a trained and qualified team of professional hair stylists.

We are an award winning salon that you can trust. We won the Southern Enterprise Award in 2023, the Hair Salon of the Year award at the Corporate Livewire Prestige Awards in 2022 and we have been selected as one of the three Best Rated Salons for the past five consecutive years.

At Upper38, we are dedicated to providing you with first class hair service at competitive prices.

Why Choose Upper38 for Balayage and Perm Hairstyles

Our expert team at Upper38 have updated knowledge, specialising in Balayage and Perms. Our team use the latest styling, colouring and cutting techniques to ensure your hair style needs are met with confidence. We take the time to listen to you, ensuring you receive the hair style of your dreams. Our team are updated on the Baroque Bob to the Curve Cut or the Contour hair cut, all popular styles this year. We also have extensive experience in colour blocking and sun-kissed Balayage, along with being the top hair perming salon in Plymouth.

We are in the perfect Plymouth location. Set on the main bus route in Mutley Plain, we are a quick five minute walk from the university and only a ten minute walk from Drake Circus. If you are visiting by car, enjoy two hours free parking at Napier Terrace NCP car park, only twenty metres from our door or park outside our hair salon in Houndiscombe Road with metered parking.

The Benefits of Balayage Hairstyles

Balayage hairstyles are very popular thee days. Rather than using foil or caps, Balayage uses a freehand technique. Our expert team of hair professionals at Upper38 discuss your hair colour preferences, applying the colour to specific areas of your hair for natural results. It is applied inches down from the roots, giving it a natural and lived-in look.

Balayage is a relatively low maintenance hair colour and you will not be rushing to the salon every week to have your roots touched up, it offers gradual regrowth, making it a beneficial option to add a lighter tone to your natural hair colour.

The Benefits of Perm Hairstyles

If you are constantly styling and curling your hair to give it volume, then a perm hairstyle may be what you are looking for. Perms last several months, giving your hair fullness and volume. It offers a naturally curly look. Our hair perming salon in Plymouth offers hair perming solutions at competitive prices, using the finest quality perming products that does not damage your hair.

Perms are long lasting and very low maintenance. Simply wash your hair and allow to air dry, eliminating the need of using a hair-dryer or curling tongs, that damage your hair over a period of time.

Choosing Upper38 as your hair perming salon in Plymouth will provide you with beautiful hair you can be proud of. Our team use the latest techniques to provide you with the best Balayage and perm hairstyles that you can enjoy today.

We accept walk ins at our Mutley Plain hair perming salon in Plymouth, though we do encourage you to book an appointment. Booking an appointment is quick and easy, simply give our expert hair professionals a call now on 01752 228422.

Excellent4.8 Based on 410 reviews from review us onCathy LeaCathy Lea ★★★★★ Just had my haircut by Amanda in Upper 38 and left feeling amazing! I have naturally curly hair that I usually straighten and then go outside and it looks a frizzy mess. Amanda is fantastic with curly hair and I am now embracing the curls and will no longer try to straighten it. She showed me how to use the products I have at home to their best ability to prevent frizz and increase the curl pattern and I am amazed at just how curly my hair is. Thanks Amanda I thoroughly recommend Upper 38!Samantha BrooksSamantha Brooks ★★★★★ I have been coming to upper38 for at least 6 years now and they have always been so lovely and welcoming. Amanda is brilliant at working with my thick hair. She always knows how to cut it to make it more manageable and stylish. XRees SouthernRees Southern ★★★★★ Just had my second perm from Upper 38. Great work by Amanda who was very attentive to the style I was looking for and Pauline was super friendly and welcoming. Overall, the salon is a lovely environment with the friendliest and most knowledgeable staff.Callum Kent-BakerCallum Kent-Baker ★★★★★ Grant is 10/10. Best barber iv been to by far! The female staff are also great, took my 7 year old daughter for a haircut and we are both very happy with the results! Iv personally been back a few times since and will be taking my daughter again as soon as she needs another trim. Definitely recommend!Serena CurtisSerena Curtis ★★★★★ Got my hair cut today with Hannah and am really happy with the results, just what I wanted! Thank you 🙂Zay GyiZay Gyi ★★★★★ Today is the first time having my hair cut at Upper 38. I had great experience there. Eda has my hair done to get the style I wanted.Diluted TeaDiluted Tea ★★★★★ Wonderful atmosphere and very skilled employees. Marie cut my hair and I'm super happy with the results!Leanne LuscombeLeanne Luscombe ★★★★★ Cannot fault this wonderful place - I very very rarely get my hair cut and today was the first time in over 5 years. The lovely manager (I didn’t quite catch their name!) was extremely welcoming & empathetic when I explained I get ridiculously nervous having my hair cut, and the wonderful person she allocated to cut my hair made me feel completely at ease. I felt listened to and comfortable and not overly panicked at all. Little things from being made a cup of coffee to small talk with staff make ALL the difference to nervous customers. The entire atmosphere in there is just calm and welcoming, not at all overwhelming for someone who is out of their comfort zone. This is the only place I will go for hair things. Thanks so much to both the manager and Lewis 🙂Lucy CrescentLucy Crescent ★★★★★ I got my hair cut here a while ago and they did a great job. I got very anxious and freaked out and they were very good about it. Definitely the nicest hairdresser I've been to - sorry for being a difficult customerRuby WattsRuby Watts ★★★★★ I’ve had my hair done at Upper38 twice now and both experiences have been great. Eda has cut my hair both times, she is an absolute angel and does an amazing job. The hospitality there is fantastic and they do a brilliant job at making you feel comfortable and relaxed. I can’t wait to come back again soon! 🙂HonieHonie ★★★★★ Eda did a perfect job! She’s a proper perfectionist and delivered an incredible service. Couldn’t recommend more.Ryan WinfieldRyan Winfield ★★★★★ Great experience all round. Welcomed with a coffee. Grant catered to my needs, was very chatty and made me feel welcome. Would 100% recommendNathan SNathan S ★★★★★ It was my first time visiting Upper 38, but the atmosphere was very welcoming and polite — my stylist Grant was great conversation and made the experience very enjoyable! I will definitely be coming back to this place, I've never been to a more friendly hairdressers in Plymouth. Thank you to all who work here!Carla WickhamCarla Wickham ★★★★★ I visited for the first time yesterday. Eda did my hair, and for the first time in probably 20 years I didn't leave a hair salon disappointed. Thank you 😊 also thank you to Pauline who chatted whilst I waited.Diana Alexandra GutaDiana Alexandra Guta ★★★★★ Lovely place with friendly staff. My stylist Eda is simply magical. Thank you for taking care of my hair, I will be coming back again for sure.Response from the ownerThank you so much Diana xx Lesley Chapman.GreigLesley Chapman.Greig ★★★★★ I have been a customer at Upper 38 for 4 years and can honestly say what a fabulous and welcoming place it is. I especially have to give my stylist Eda an awesome thumbs up. I have fine hair that needs a decent stylist who know how to cut this type of hair which she has been doing for over a year now. I get so many compliments from others and I feel so confident and fabulous knowing I’ve got a trendy cut that is well structured and suits me. Thank you Eda for being fabulous!Response from the ownerThank you Lesley, much appreciated- see you on my return xx Sophie GallagherSophie Gallagher ★★★★★ This is the second time I’ve been to upper 38 and I’m just as happy as I was last time, if not more! Erin looked after me today, she was wonderful to talk to made me feel very comfortable and was very professional. I was told she was a junior member of the team prior to my appointment, I have no issue with it as we all start somewhere, but Erin was brilliant! She worked so well with my hair (it’s naturally very curly so not always the easiest to tame) and continually checked that I was happy with everything as we went on. I am so happy with the results and I’m also impressed Erin managed to create the perfect effect I wanted!Thank you so much!Response from the ownerThank you - glad you enjoyed the visits x Rj FajutraoRj Fajutrao ★★★★★ They were really friendly and hospitable. I would 10/10 would recommend againResponse from the ownerThank you so much xx finnfinn ★★★★★ Response from the ownerThank you x Courtney BeereCourtney Beere ★★★★★ I didn’t really know what I wanted, just that I was really unhappy with my hair. The stylist worked with my hair (I have a strong cowlick) to create a look that sits very nicely and looks great. Would recommend 🙂Response from the ownerGlad you loved it. Thank you x Shivani BorkarShivani Borkar ★★★★★ I got Hannah to re-style my hair. She did washing, cutting and blow drying for me. I showed her my reference photos and she completely understood what style I was going for. My hair turned out amazing! She knew what she was doing, really professional. I’m not good with talking so she was leading the conversation and giving me space as well which was really nice.Response from the ownerVery much appreciated. Thank you x Zoe DixZoe Dix ★★★★★ Lovely service. Very happy with how my hair turned out as well!BrettBrett ★★★★★ Best Salon by far in PlymouthSo great to find an LGBTQ+ friendly space where you can feel comfortableAmazingly friendly staff and atmosphereMy stylist, Eda, is just fantastic and helped get me looking good for Plymouth Pride!Every time i go, i see happy customers, i’ll never go anywhere else.Ben HeyBen Hey ★★★★★ Grant gave me a really good haircut was very happy with itjs_loader
Excellent4.9 Based on 539 reviews from review us onGeorgia MuersGeorgia Muers ★★★★★ Incredible experience with Amanda. I came in with an absolute mess on my head, faded red box dye that had been bleached over with a lot of banding. Amanda worked absolute miracles as I not only did a massive chop to donate what I could to the Little Princess Trust, but also fixed the colour more than I knew was even possible with my hair history. She’s given me such a gorgeous colour with some really cool highlights around my face. On top of that, with such thick hair I was always terrified of going short for fear of looking like a triangle because it just poofs up, but she’s given me such a beautiful shape to prevent that from happening. I cannot recommend enough and will 100% be back again. 🫶🏻🫶🏻🫶🏻Hayley IrisHayley Iris ★★★★★ Hannah was great. She fit me in last minute, listened to what I needed and delivered despite my being a bit vague.

I hadn’t had my hair cut in a couple of years, and it was ratty and full of split ends. When it gets brushed it was a fluffy mess. 20 mins sat in Hannah’s chair; and it looks and feels so much healthier.

10/10 would recommend
Rebecca WalshRebecca Walsh ★★★★★ The happiest I’ve been with a haircut in years! Eda did a great job and the salon is lovely and friendly!Kerrie JoblingKerrie Jobling ★★★★★ Eda fixed my hair when the roots were so over grown and it had all different tones and colours going through it. She gave it a really good cut and her technique for highlights is 10/10. Cannot recommend enough, everyone is friendly and nothing is too much trouble.Shannon McFaddenShannon McFadden ★★★★★ Had my first hair appointment at this salon yesterday morning and will definitely be returning in the future! Eda did a wonderful job with my hair and I couldn't be more pleased with how it turned out. I also had an eyebrow wax done by Autumn and it's safe to say my brows have never looked better. Amazing service!Amy ProllAmy Proll ★★★★★ AMAZING! Walked out with my dream hair in one appointment! Amanda was incredible, can’t recommend enough!David ShulDavid Shul ★★★★★ My wife's review (Emma S):
I had my hair cut and highlighted a week last Thursday, and I cannot really convey how delighted I am with the result. Eda is unlike any other hairdresser I have ever been to. Because of her unique training she uses different techniques that are not "one size fits all", and tailors the highlights individually each time. In all my years of having my hair done, I have never seen such expertise and care to get it exactly right. She is just amazing. It does take a little longer than a normal appointment, but it is completely worth the wait, the highlights are beautiful, and because of the unique way she does them the regrowth doesn't show that quickly and I only need to re-book after 3 months. I have been coming to have my hair done by Eda now for nearly a year and I can honestly say that each time I leave I feel like a princess. She is just on a different level from all the other hairdressers I have been going to, and I never want to go anywhere else 🙂
Talis SpiritTalis Spirit ★★★★★ Lewis gave me a stunning and gorgeous dimensional copper balayage, taking the time to make sure that I got exactly what I wanted.

Would 10000% recommend Upper38 for those looking for a professional and fabulous result! All the staff are so friendly!
Haider JafriHaider Jafri ★★★★★ Big thank you to the Upper38 team, especially Grant. I usually have a lot of issues with getting my hair cut or trimmed. Grant made me feel comfortable, took his time, exuded confidence and made sure everything matched what I was asking for. 100% coming back here for next time.James WillisJames Willis ★★★★★ Had my hair cut by grant, the only barber I will go to! Quality cut and a nice environment in there, would recommend anyone to goTina HaleTina Hale ★★★★★ Loved this place - everyone was so friendly and loved my hair. Can't recommend enoughHelga PinnHelga Pinn ★★★★★ Professional and attention to detail. Great first experience. Kat really understood my hair and what I wanted. Thank you Upper 38. I’ll be back.Cally EPCally EP ★★★★★ I had a cut and balayage done with the lovely Amanda and I am delighted with the results! I am very low maintenance and never know what I want but Amanda was very helpful with suggestions and asking the right questions and made me feel really at ease and understood my style! She was also very kind and accommodated squeezing me in before my holiday, I didn't catch her name but the receptionist was also really lovely!Catherine AnsellCatherine Ansell ★★★★★ Very reasonably priced for an excellent service! Love the tips I get given on how to style my hair!Liam DungateLiam Dungate ★★★★★ Brilliant hair salon, having the ability to book slots makes it so much easier to work around. The stylists are beyond professional and are always quick to update me on appointment changes and updates. Its incredibly fair priced and I've never had an issue with them. Forever recommended!!!!!!Gaynor DoltonGaynor Dolton ★★★★★ Just had a fabulous cut and blow dry from Amanda @Upper38. She also gave me loads of great advice and has made me feel like a million dollars. Thank you 😊Sarah CurtinSarah Curtin ★★★★★ Great service and amazing cut by Amanda.
She also does a good job and the staff are super
Friendly and the price is very reasonable. Would definitely recommend.
Liz Jane RaperLiz Jane Raper ★★★★★ Highly recommend Upper38, literally everyone was just so lovely from booking the appointment to everyone in between. It’s such a chilled out salon, so relaxing and nothing felt like a chore, they were so attentive and I couldn’t have wished for a better finish, it was exactly as I had pictured in my mind.Natalecia FordNatalecia Ford ★★★★★ Cody was amazing, I would recommend her to anyone needing intimate waxing. She is very professional and gentle. The staff are friendly too.Kara NobleKara Noble ★★★★★ Wonderfully friendly salon. Amanda does my hair, I imagine I’m not the easiest client, she is always so kind and patient and most importantly so skilled and talented.Isabelle MilesIsabelle Miles ★★★★★ I came in for a dry cut and Eda did my hair beautifully and curled it. She always makes my hair look so beautiful and I leave feeling great about it. I couldn’t recommend her highly enough. She is a brilliant hair dresserJack TuckerJack Tucker ★★★★★ I had an amazing perm experience today at Upper38! Incredibly skilled and attentive. She listened to my preferences and executed the perm with precision. The result? Stunning, natural-looking curls that have garnered compliments from everyone. The salon's welcoming atmosphere and attention to customer comfort made the experience even more enjoyable. I'm beyond satisfied and will definitely be returning to Upper38 for future hairstyling needs. Highly recommended! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐Nadia SibunruangNadia Sibunruang ★★★★★ First time going to Upper38 and would 100% recommend. They are all so lovely in there and I had Lewis who was amazing. He did my hair perfectly and I couldn’t be happier with it. Will definitely be going back! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️Lucia LuciaLucia Lucia ★★★★★ Thank you to Eda! I love my hair results! I came in with a hint of blue, and a mess of very out grown balayage hair! She has worked miracles, and I am just so happy. She has great attention to detail and is lovely, and highly recommend Eda's service to anyone. The rest of Upper 38 staff were also lovely. Thank you so much xAnnabelle MuftiAnnabelle Mufti ★★★★★ This was my first time visiting the salon and I couldn’t recommend Eda enough! So happy with my new hair and she was so kind and lovely, what a pleasant experience!
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Ladies

Cuts (10 % disc for Students/NHS/Forces) on Cuts

Dry Trim & Finish/Style – £25.00*
Dry Cut Restyle – £30.00*
Wash Cut and Blowdry – £36.00*
Restyle Wash Cut & Blowdry – £42.00*

*Very long/thick hair may incur an additional charge.

Colouring

HIGHLIGHTS/WOVEN FOILS & BLOWDRY/STYLE
T-Section Foils– from £60
Half Head Foils – from £70
Full Head Foils – from £80
Back-to-back foils from £90

(ADD A CUT FOR £15)

FULL HEAD TINT & BLOWDRY/STYLE
Short Hair £55
Medium Hair £63
Long Hair £70
Regrowth Tint – £50

(ADD A CUT FOR £15)

(If bleaching required first, price on Consultation)
(Fashion colour, price on Consultation).

BALAYAGE & COLOUR CORRECTION
Balayage/Ombre – from £95 – price on consultation
Colour Correction/colour stripping – price on consultation

OLAPLEX – Added to colour treatment £16-20

Note: A skin test is required on all colours and tints at least 48 hours before application.

Other

Finishing & Styling

Blowdry & Style – from £20
Straightening – from £15
Hair Up – from £25
Ceramic Curls – from £15
Conditioning / Olaplex Treatment (inc. blowdry) – from £32

*Very long/thick hair may incur an additional charge.

Perms

PERMS INCLUDING CUT & BLOWDRY:
Short hair from £60.00
Medium Hair from £75
Long Hair from £85

Extensions

Real Hair Extensions
Price on consultation

Kids (10 Years of age and below)

Children Dry Cuts – age 10 or under:

Girls £14.40
Boys from £8.00

Age 11+ will be charged at student discount rates