INDEPENDENT HAIRDRESSER · BEDMINSTER, BRISTOL

Gorgeous, Healthy hair.

Precision cuts, bespoke colour and honest consultations, with the health and integrity of your hair built into every decision.

Why choose JamesB Hair?

Gender-neutral pricing · Colour and correction specialists · Bond-building care included with colour · Welcoming, no-judgement salon.

How can we help you today?

From maintaining your current shape to making a complete change, our cuts are designed around your hair, routine and styling confidence.

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Haircuts & Restyles
Curl & Coil Care

Shape, definition and practical home-care advice for wavy, curly and coily hair.

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Balayage, foils, full-head colour, glossing and vivid colour, planned around your starting point, goals and hair condition. Honest, consultation-led plans for banding, unwanted tones, previous colour and major transformations.

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Softer, lower-maintenance colour plans that can blend, cover or gradually transition your natural grey.

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Colour, Blonding & Colour Corrections
Grey Blending

Gorgeous hair starts with better decisions.

At JamesB, the plan matters just as much as the final result. We look at your hair history, condition, goals, routine and budget before recommending a service. We will never chase a result at the expense of your hair, and if a transformation needs more than one appointment, we will tell you honestly.

Your hair’s strength and integrity shape the plan, not just the photograph you bring with you.

Hair health first

Our prices reflect the time, length, density, product and expertise required, not your gender.

Bespoke, not gendered

We listen, assess and explain before we start, so you understand what is achievable and how to maintain it.

Consultation before assumption

From your consultation and sensory wash experience to the finished style and aftercare, every part of the appointment matters.

The full experience

  • Louise —

    At the start of this year I explained to Mike that I was on a personal journey of change. I had been battling with my really poor mental health for 3 years and my recovery was about to include changing my hair colour. I had been bleach blonde for about 12 years so it was time to say goodbye to the old me. Gently but honestly Mike advised me to take my time, baby steps and together we agreed on a plan. Despite my 2,842 questions about everything hair related, Mike has been nothing but supportive, professional and above all honest about what will or won’t work.

    I feel safe in the capable hands of everyone who works here but I also feel safe from a MH perspective knowing that the salon is inclusive of people like me whose MH is complex.

    When we finally got rid of the blonde a couple of months ago I was more than ready and I instantly loved it 🥰

    Yesterday I turned up and said to Mike - can we switch it up again? So we did and I love it so much! The cherry on top was Ash giving me a new much shorter cut which I definitely needed for the health of my hair but to also make another much needed change and dump the excess baggage that no longer serves me.

    I can’t tell you how much I love coming to the salon, I always have such a relaxed experience peppered with lots of laughs and an endless supply of hot and cold drinks. But I know if I wanted to sit quietly and was having one of those days that it would be respected and accommodated - no questions asked.

    Isobel (the social media/paparazzi princess) is an absolute darling and I dare you to have a head massage from Tanya and not fall into sleepy bliss! 🤤

    I just want to say Thank you to you all for helping me on my recovery journey and for giving me the confidence to embrace change 🫶🏼🙌🏼🙏🏼💖💟

  • Neil —

    I always feel listened to and understood by Mike. There’s usually a thoughtful conversation involving his expertise and my ideas. The cut and colour has been consistently creative, professional and easy to manage.

    I would recommend this salon to anyone who might feel anxious about going to the hairdressers as it’s a really considerate and tranquil experience.

  • Chloe —

    Isobel gave me a curly cut, and it’s honestly the best haircut I’ve ever had. I prefer low-maintenance styles due to mobility issues, as styling can be difficult, and she delivered exactly that. She made me feel comfortable throughout the appointment, and the conversation was genuinely enjoyable. The appointment really lifted my mood after a difficult week and for someone who normally avoids getting their hair done I’ve already booked back in and look forward to my next cut. I couldn’t recommend her more.

  • Gillian —

    Absolutely fantastic! I’m nervous in salons, especially when trying for the first time, and the whole team were so welcoming and friendly, I was immediately at ease. A lot of time was taken talking to me about what I wanted, and everything they did was fully and clearly explained . There was a sense of a team who really care about their work and customers.

    Mike did an amazing job on my colour - it’s exactly what I wanted and looks absolutely beautiful. So pleased! Thanks to Ash, my hair is in the best condition ever and James completed the visit by doing a fabulous cut which gives my hair lots of movement and looks much fuller. The whole team in the place are lovely and I was provided with a constant ( and very welcome) flow of tea to keep me going! Great job everyone and thank you so much!! Won’t be going anywhere else for sure. Highly skilled and professional team- what a find!!

  • Eni —

    The service at the salon was absolutely excellent. Ash did a brilliant job rescuing my hair from bleach damage and carefully colour-correcting the results of some neglectful previous work. I honestly couldn’t be happier with the outcome.

    Finding the right hairstyle is a journey, and I’ve definitely found the right person to guide me through it. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend Ash to anyone looking for skill, care, and amazing results

  • Beverly —

    Highly recommend! The stylists are all lovely and very knowledgeable. it's the best salon in Bristol. Definitely worth visiting if you want a new look or even just a trim. 👍😁

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What do we Believe?

We believe an appointment at our salon is more than a haircut or colour. We believe in the power of wellbeing, and how your time with us can enhance your mental wellbeing for weeks after.

We believe stepping into our salon shouldn’t induce anxiety, but a state of pure enjoyment. Everything we do, we do to ensure you leave us energised, focused, recharged and feeling incredible.

We believe you should be free to express who you are through your hair, showcasing you & your individuality. We will support you throughout your experience with us to discover who you are, and how you want to present to the world.

We believe in the environment, and beauty shouldn’t sacrifice the earth - we are cruelty free, actively reduce our energy & water consumption, seek & promote ways to reduce the impact on the planet, and constantly strive to reduce our footprint & waste.

Finally we will always believe in you.