Is it worth travelling to Mortlake for a salon from across London?

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Quick answer

For a standard trim it is rarely worth crossing London. For specialist work such as afro and textured hair extensions hair replacement units or bridal it usually is because specialist skill is not evenly spread across the city. Mortlake SW14 is around 30 to 45 minutes from most of central and west London.

Be honest. I'm in north London. Is it really worth coming all the way to Mortlake?
Honestly it depends what you are booking. If you want a straightforward trim find someone local because you will not save time or money crossing the city. If you want afro and textured specialist work extensions hair replacement units or bridal prep then yes because that skill is not evenly spread and getting it wrong costs far more than the travel.
How long does it actually take to get to you?
We are at 73 Lower Richmond Road Mortlake SW14. District line to Richmond then a few minutes on. Overground and South Western trains stop at Mortlake station a short walk away. The 419 links us to Hammersmith and Richmond. From central London expect around 40 minutes. From west or south west London it is usually 15 to 30.
What do people travel to you for most?
Extensions where the previous fitting damaged their hair afro and mixed texture colour work knotless braids men's hair replacement units and modern mullets and fades. Those are the appointments where clients tell us the trip was the easy part compared with finding the right hands.
Anything that makes the trip easier?
Book the first or last slot of the day so you are not travelling in peak hours. There is parking near the salon. And if you are coming a distance we will happily combine services in one visit so you are not making the journey twice.
OK you have convinced me. What first?
A consultation. Book online tell us where you are travelling from and what you want done and we will schedule enough time. If we do not think we are the right fit for what you want we will say so before you make the trip.

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