James Galvin

Shape, condition and colour must all work together

“I’ve said to clients for years and years, when they kind of get to a certain age and they tend to feel that they kind of need their hair cut shorter, it’s absolutely not.”

Hair shape

One of the most important things to remember is that not all long hair suits everyone, but the shape can be created in long hair to suit everybody. Whether you put shape around the face, whether you add a fringe, whether you add curtain bangs, whether you add soft layers. Layers can add movement and dimension to long hair, which is especially beneficial for fine or thinning hair. Face-framing layers can also soften the jawline and draw attention to the eyes

“Providing that you have the right shape and you’ve got the right professional advice from your hairdresser, you can wear your hair longer.”

Hair condition

In our 40s and 50s, our hair tends to be a little bit drier in texture. Whether it’s changing gray or becoming a little bit more porous, it’s really important that you concentrate on the condition. To maintain length and prevent split ends, get a trim about every eight weeks. This keeps the style looking fresh and prevents it from growing out completely, like “re-touching that perfect style”.

“The shape, the condition, and the color must all work together. You get all these three right, having hair longer in your 40s & 50s can be elegant and stunning”

Hair products

James Galvin champion’s hair care products carefully curated and using natural ingredients to maintain hair goals and avoiding harsh chemicals. Daniel Galvin’s Love Your Hair range shampoo, the highlight brightener, and also the intensive treatment mask are particularly good products for longer hair styles.

Enquiries
For any enquiries or to book a consultation at one of the best hairdressing salons in London call us on 0207 486 9661

Step into summer with our exclusive graduate offer!

Graduate Hair Colour Offer. May / June / July 2025.

Recently graduated colourist, Honey Blossom, celebrates her fully qualified status after three years of intensive in-house training by offering a half head of highlights or balayage with a blow-dry for £195.

To redeem this offer, please call our Marylebone salon on 02074868601 state ‘graduate offer’ to book your complimentary consultation and skin test.

*This offer is only valid to new clients who have not visited any Daniel Galvin salon within the last 12 months and is only valid for your first appointment. The offer will be running from the 21st of May to 31st July.

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Daniel Galvin – Lux Life health beauty and wellness awards 2025

Lux Life. May 2025. Daniel Galvin Leading National Hair Colourist 2025

Our hair serves as more than a mere physical feature – it plays a significant role in our perception of ourselves and forms a vital aspect of our overall identity. Often symbolising culture, individuality, and personal expression, the ways in which we choose to style our hair can speak volumes about who we truly are inside and who we may hope to be. Daniel Galvin is a leading hair colourist with four eponymous salons across London, whose name has long become synonymous with quality, knowledge, and prestige. We caught up with Stephen Nurse, Director of Operations at Daniel Galvin, to learn more as we celebrate Daniel and his salons in the Health Beauty and Wellness Awards 2025.

“Daniel Galvin is an icon in the hairdressing world, having personally pioneered modern hairdressing techniques and making a massive impact on the art of colouring hair..”

Lux Life

Learn more about Daniel Galvin’s Heritage

We have been awarded one of the top Apprenticeship Employers in the UK. Watch a special version of the the film and gain an expert insight into an apprenticeship with Daniel Galvin who are ranked at 20th position against all SME Apprenticeship Employers.

We are delighted to announce our collaboration with Daniel Galvin Jr who is now based at our Kensington salon, for appointment information please call 0203 544 6535

The beginning of the second hair colour boom 1980’s

Daniel Galvin the top English Colourist travelled to Japan and generously taught groundbreaking techniques and ways of thinking that were not available in the Japanese beauty industry.

© Juliana Tokyo in 1993 | The Mainichi Newspapers

In the 1990s Hideo Imai & Eizo Kakimoto top Japanese hairdressers used hair color to express peopleʼs diversifying values and individuality. They advocated hair design that adds three-dimensionality with hair colour, and had a major impact on the beauty industry, which was in need of proposals for modelling beauty next to cutting and perms.

Their work has changed the face of salon colour in Japan today.

Galvin’s Technique

Weaving

Foiling

Around 1980 (Showa 55) to 2000 (Heisei 12) second boom

The bubble economy that began in 1986 (Showa 61) ended about five years later, and Japan entered an economic downturn and prolonged recession known as the “lost decade.” The second hair color boom took place under these social conditions. The options of coloring oneʼs own hair with consumer products or having it professionally done had been established, and the synergistic effect of the two greatly expanded the range of hair color choices for Japanese people, who had always aimed to have black hair.

Acidic hair dye with less damage to hair arrives

One-length hairstyles were very popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. Straight hair emphasizes the flow of black hair. Against the backdrop of this trend, acidic hair dyes, which can both add shine and complementary color to hair, became popular in beauty salons from around 1985 (Showa 60).

Eizo Kakimoto

Hideo Imai

© Kyodo News / Amana Images Color | Arimino Seventh Day

A catalyst for diverse hair colour choices… The Equal Employment Opportunity Law

The enactment of the Equal Employment Opportunity Law in 1986 (Showa 61) dramatically accelerated the social advancement of women. Women who had the opportunity to interact with society began to express themselves more actively, and hairstyles changed from “cut and perm” to a lighter “cut and dry” style. Along with that, hair colors became lighter.

Hair Magazine. March 2024. Daniel Galvin Colour Apprenticeship with Eve Opie

The world class Daniel Galvin Apprenticeship has a main feature in Hair Magazine. Eve Opie embarks on a journey into the very top end of hairdressing. Her thrilling adventure heads into the realm of colour specialisation skills passed down from the Daniel Galvin (OBE) himself.

The in depth article covers Eve’s motivation for pursuing a career in hairdressing. She share some of her most valuable skills and techniques. Eve explains how her experiences have shaped her approach to hairdressing and staying ahead of trends and how apprentices contribute to the salons innovation and cutting edge reputation.

“My particular interest lay in hair colouring, and knowing that Daniel Galvin held the best reputation in the industry, I reached out to them.”

Eve Opie

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Fabric Style & Wellbeing. July August 2022. Fabric Recommends Gary Price at Daniel Galvin

When the author is faced with imminent chemo-induced hair loss, she knew she had to go to the best in the business. The article points out Gary Price is reliably accessible, which is exactly what is needed when juggling hospital appointments and navigating the weird side effects of said treatments. The first things she learns is to forget about all she knows about cheaper fashion wigs, as its a whole different level of make.

“As soon as Gary cuts that in, miraculously i look myself again. And I’m ready to step out onto the bustling (slightly windy!) Oxford Street, dignity intact and with my new – whisper it – wig securely staying put. RLW

Gary Price is the Wigs Director at Daniel Galvin Selfridges.

Learn more about the Wigs service

You can enquire or book an appointment here

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Amazing new technology in wig & hairpiece design now available at Daniel Galvin.

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Cyberhair®

Cyberhair is a synthetic fibre however the texture, appearance and characteristics are very similar to human hair and it has the ability to absorb moisture. Cyberhair has many incredible qualities including durability and lightness. It is colour stable and has a “style and curl memory”. This means that electric styling appliances and hair dryers can used on Cyberhair, permanently changing the original style. The Cyberhair is perfect for hairpieces or full wigs.

New technology for hairpieces

This new technology is ideal for hairpieces to blend in with your real hair perfectly. It can be colour matched to any shade and the wave pattern adjusted to match any style. The colour is stable and will not change over time.

The science

The science behind Cyberhair and V-hair is brilliant and can be seen with a microscope. The hair fibre texture closely resembles human hair when compared with synthentic hair.

Consultation

Daniel Galvin’s Wig Director will be happy to guide you through choosing the best type of wig. While we endeavour to carry a wide choice of colours and styles, if the style, colour or texture of the wig you require is not already in our collection we will certainly be able to source the perfect hairpiece or wig. More information and full description of the Daniel Galvin Bespoke Wig Service

Medical VAT exemption

All wigs supplied for any medical hair loss such as chemotherapy treatment, Alopecia, female pattern hair loss etc normally have a VAT exemption on any wig or hairpiece purchased.

Enquiries

For any enquiries or to book a consultation in a private room call us on 0207 3183663 or email Gary.price@danielgalvin.com

As part of National Apprentice Week five of our team who grew up with the Daniel Galvin brand were asked about their apprenticeship by The Industry publication. It’s a full Q & A of ups and downs. Stylists and colourists; Stephanie, Jake, Heather and impart valuable advice about their passion, experience, how it’s helped them in their hair career and what they want to do more of in the future.

It’s an extensive article featuring current hairdressing and barbering apprentices, as well as industry experts who started this way and built the jobs they dreamed of. It’s a great read for anyone considering a creative exciting apprenticeship. Hairdressing is a community and there’s plenty of space for new talent!

Read more about the Daniel Galvin Apprenticeship