Beauty Salons in Plaistow

Plaistow Beauty Traditions

Traditional working-class Plaistow maintains strong community spirit and rich industrial heritage. The beauty industry features established family businesses alongside newer enterprises serving diverse cultural needs.

Molly's Hair Salon, established in 1962, stands as Plaistow's longest-running beauty business, now operated by the third generation of the founding family. Cut Above specializes in precision barbering with both traditional and contemporary techniques. Plaistow Beauty Clinic offers affordable aesthetic treatments in a clinical setting.

Cutting Crew, Supercuts, and Express Beauty Bar provide accessible high street options. The diverse community supports numerous specialized businesses, including African Queen (experts in braiding and extensions) and Eastern Elegance (South Asian beauty traditions).

Traditional Ink maintains East End tattoo heritage with classic designs and walk-in availability. New School Studio attracts younger clients with contemporary styles and custom artwork. Plaistow Body Art offers both permanent and temporary henna designs.

Several beauty training academies operate in the area, taking advantage of affordable commercial space to offer courses in various beauty disciplines. East London Beauty Academy and Newham Hair College provide entry routes into the industry.