East Grinstead Hairdressers Shaping the Next Generation of Talent

Fresh, dedicated stylists building their craft at our non-profit training salon


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Training the next best stylists, fuelled by decades of experience

21 Russell is a non-profit training salon near East Grinstead, where the next generation of hairdressing talent builds its craft. Our stylists are newly qualified, passionate, and dedicated to giving you their full attention at every appointment. When you book with us, you get great hair and unhurried, one-to-one care, and you help a rising stylist grow into a confident professional.


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Cutting and Styling

From a fresh trim to a whole new look, our stylists take the time to get your cut just right. Enjoy a style that suits you and is easy to wear every day.

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Colouring

Whether you're after a subtle lift or a bold change, explore our colour services. Your stylist will help you find a shade that works beautifully with your hair and tone.

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Treatments

Give your hair a little extra care. Our treatments help restore condition, boost shine, and leave your hair feeling healthy, soft, and looking its best.

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Consultations

Not sure where to start? Book a consultation and talk through your ideas with a stylist who'll offer honest advice and help you plan the perfect look.

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Another 5* visit with Daisy. From consultation to finish she was superb! I am SO happy with the result of this visit in the journey to lighter and I can’t wait to see where we end up next time. Will definitely be back and would highly recommend! Thank you!
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Kerry BlightClient
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Leah was amazing, beautifully presented, very welcoming, and recognised me from my previous visit many months ago. She listen to my brief of what I wanted and applied her professional skills leaving me feeling very happy when I left great job, highly recommended, thank you
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About Aaron Russell

Aaron Russell opened their first salon in 1998, and has not looked back since. What began as one salon has grown into four, welcoming clients across Crawley, Oxted, and Handcross.

Now employing over two dozen talented hairdressing experts, we are particularly known for specialist colour work, from seamless highlights and lived in balayage to more technical transformations. Every appointment is built around an honest consultation, premium products, and results that suit you, and your lifestyle.

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