A heavenly hair experience at the chapel

The Chapel has a reputation for style and ambience and its interior design showcases an appreciation of English heritage. Its first salon in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, does brisk business in a former place of worship - the eponymous chapel.

 

In December 2007, a former butcher's shop in Islington was extended to include the next door pub, in the trendy environs of Upper Street, and became the site for The Chapel's latest venture.

Billie Crago and Georgia Denton, along with co-owners Amanda and Toby Dicker, are confident that their new salon delivers The Chapel concept without compromise, with the inclusion of a spacious colour studio and open planning.

"We've taken our existing salon design criteria and added a London edge. In doing so we've succeeded in creating something in tune with the metropolitan mindset," Billie says.

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Fact File Name: The Chapel, Islington Address: 394-396 St John Street, Islington, London Owners: Billie Crago, Georgia Denton and Toby and Amanda Dicker Size: 3,200sq ft Staff: Six Styling stations:Eight cutting and four colour, with plumbing and wiring for more Clientele: Anyone who likes great hairdressing in a unique environment Financing: Bank loan, proceeds of house sale and self How to Achieve the Look Takara Belmont Whale Chairs, Pietranera backwash unit: 020 8903 0002 Bespoke furniture and fittings: 020 8247 3500 Hanging fireplace, designed by the owners, finished by Dot Interiors Top Tips Plan everything in detail before you start Use a reliable team of builders and check references Go for the best quality you can afford on the essentials, such as flooring and furniture Be different from the local competition, but don't be too outrageous as you'll narrow your market Be brave and inventive, you can do amazing things with a small budget if you think creatively. More pictures>>