Does AI recommend hair salons in London?
We put 14 questions from clients in London to Gemini and ChatGPT, from “What is the best hair salon in Soho, London?” to “Is there a hair salon in London where I can book a last-minute same-day appointment for today?”. Between them they named 62 hair salons: if you run a hair salon in London, this is the list to be on.
The hair salons AI recommends most in London
How many of the 14 answers named each business; = marks a shared rank.
Taylor Taylor London led, named in 4 of 14 answers (29%). That top share is the 4th highest of the 6 cities we scanned for hair salons (average 31%). 9 hair salons came up more than once, out of 62 named in all.
ChatGPT vs Gemini: they rarely agree
Gemini named 36 hair salons in 8 answers (15 October 2026); ChatGPT named 26 hair salons in 6 answers (3 September 2026). Not one name is on both lists. One doesn't predict the other.
The 8 questions we asked Gemini in London
Each was asked 3 times. Only 22% of the names came back in all 3, so the ranking above, built from the first ask, is a snapshot. Full numbers: our Gemini study across 9 trades and 9 cities.
- Direct recommendation
“What is the best hair salon in Soho, London?”
Named Salon 64, Taylor Taylor London, Live True London Soho, Hershesons, George Northwood. 7 different names over 3 asks. Searched “best hair salons in Soho London reviews”.
- Specific need
“Which hair salon in London should I go to if I have extremely damaged bleached hair that needs fixing?”
Named OREL Hair and Beauty, George Vallossian, Taylor Taylor London, My Snug Room, Uka Hair London. 11 different names over 3 asks. Searched “best hair salons in London for extremely damaged bleached hair”.
- Near a landmark
“Can you recommend a good hair salon near Covent Garden in London?”
Named Brooks & Brooks, Windle London, Trevor Sorbie Covent Garden, Ena Salon, Patrizia Manias Salon. 6 different names over 3 asks. Searched “best hair salons near Covent Garden London”.
- Shortlist
“What are the top 5 hair salons in London right now?”
Named Hershesons, Taylor Taylor London, Gielly Green, FOUR Hair Salon, Brooks & Brooks. 10 different names over 3 asks. Searched “best hair salons in London 2026”.
- Trust & credentials
“Which is the most highly-rated and trusted hair salon in London according to customer reviews?”
Named Neville Hair & Beauty, Taylor Taylor London, Hershesons, Gustav Fouche, Bond Salon. 12 different names over 3 asks. Searched “most highly-rated and trusted hair salon in London according to customer reviews”.
- Specialization
“I need a hair salon in London that specializes in balayage for dark hair.”
Named Gusto Hairdressing, Samantha Cusick London, MM Hair London, Fowler35. 7 different names over 3 asks. Searched “best hair salons in London for balayage on dark hair”.
- Price & value
“Where can I find an affordable but high-quality hair salon in London?”
Named Toni & Guy Academy, Vidal Sassoon Academy, London School of Barbering, Hari’s, Jo Hansford. 13 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find affordable high-quality hair salons in London”.
- Urgency & availability
“Is there a hair salon in London where I can book a last-minute same-day appointment for today?”
Named Secret Spa. 3 different names over 3 asks. Searched “how to find same-day hair salon appointments in London”.
What Gemini actually said
Asked “What is the best hair salon in Soho, London?”, here is how Gemini opened its answer, in its own words:
Soho is home to several highly regarded hair salons, each offering a unique atmosphere and specialty. Choosing the "best" often depends on whether you are looking for a luxury social experience, a precise cut, or a specialist color service.
Here are some of the most frequently recommended salons in and around the Soho area:
Top-Rated Salons in Soho
Salon64: Widely recognized as a premium "hair destination," this salon is known for its stylish, transformable space that functions as a café and cocktail bar during the day and an after-hours venue. It is highly recommended for those seeking trendy cuts (like bobs and layers) and high-quality dye jobs.
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Where AI gets its answers
72% of citations here went to the businesses' own websites (16% across the 6 cities), and 16% to booking platforms and marketplaces. London leans on them more than most. Most cited: treatwell.co.uk, in 4 of 14 answers.
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