Welcome To Gavin Ashley Hairdressing
Gavin Ashley Hair Salon In Bury St. Edmunds
We offer the best professional hair services, including balayage, colour correction services, top quality hair cuts, fantastic seasonal salon offers & vegan-friendly haircare.
We have lots of five-star reviews from clients delighted with their salon experience.
Balayage
One of the most asked for fashionable hair colour trends in our Bury St Edmunds salon is balayage. Balayage has become an umbrella term for a number of popular colouring techniques including:Ombré, colour Melt Hair, Face Frame Highlights, Money Piece Colour and Shadow Root to name just a few!
Your skilled Gavin Ashley colour expert can expertly create a beautiful balayage which blends a darker root colour with a lighter shade towards the tips, add face framing highlights to brighten your look and accentuate your features or create a stunning ombré two-tone effect.
KScan Hair & Scalp Camera
Discover the health of your hair like never before with our KScan Hair & Scalp Camera at Gavin Ashley. This advanced diagnostic technology provides a close-up analysis of your scalp and hair condition, allowing our experts to create a truly personalised treatment plan tailored to your needs.
Perfect for addressing concerns such as thinning, dryness, sensitivity or scalp health, it’s the first step towards stronger, healthier hair.
Vegan-Friendly hair care. Because we care.

Expert Hair Colour
If you want to brighten up your natural hair colour with some well-placed highlights, fancy a sun-kissed balayage, a bold fashion shade or are in need of a complete hair colour makeover, it's time to pay a visit to the hair colour experts. We use L'Oréal hair colour which allows superior, uniform colour penetration deep into the hair's structure, leaving your hair super shiny and beautifully conditioned.
L'Oréal INOA Hair Colour, is a no ammonia permanent hair colour range which delivers beautiful results every time! Choose from natural looking rich, glossy brunette tones, beautiful blonde hues and fiery red hair colours.
We are up to date with the latest hair colouring techniques & trends, allowing us to deliver a wide range of services including root touch-ups, grey hair coverage, to top trending balayage colours plus colour correction services.
Hair Cuts & Styles
Gavin Ashley has gained a reputation as being the number one hair salon in Bury St Edmunds for hair cuts & styles. Our team of talented stylists can deliver both modern and traditional looks. Opt for The Shag hair cut which is modern & fun, the 80's inspired mullet, long layers which will add dimension and movement, short textured crops or classic bob hairstyles that will never go out of fashion.
Fancy a re-style? A hair transformation can be anything from changing poker-straight hair into voluminous, glamorous curls, cutting long hair into a short pixie crop or simply by adding a fringe to your hairstyle. Perhaps you simply need a quick trim and tidy - whatever you decide, we are waiting to help you.
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Stay up-to-date with the latest salon news, hair trends, professional haircare and top hairstyling tips.
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Visit the hairdressing experts at Gavin Ashley Hairdressing in Bury St Edmunds for the latest 90s inpsired hair cuts.
Discover the latest spring balayage trends. Our expert colourists deliver beautiful, on‑trend balayage looks tailored to you.
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Vanessa was a pleasure to spend time with. She has a calm, unhurried manner and really listens, which made the whole experience feel considered rather than routine. The cut was thoughtful and precise, and her blow-dry was especially good, very gentle and genuinely relaxing. I would happily book with... her again. read more
The salon has a relaxed and friendly vibe. Great service, I was very happy with my new style by Vanessa.
I was delighted yet again with the care and consideration that I received at Gavin Ashley\'s salon yesterday. I have a regular senior stylist Naomi but as she wasn\'t available, another senior stylist, Vanessa, looked after me. I have also had others and they are all excellent and very experienced....As this was my first time with Vanessa, we started with a really in depth consultation about my hair. I have an extremely sensitive scalp and have prescription shampoo. I was impressed with the technical knowledge and expertise of the staff. They did a K-Scan which shows the scalp in microscopic detail and gives you a detailed scalp health analysis. I came away feeling empowered and have made an appointment to see my GP to try and resolve this ongoing issue. Thank you to all the friendly staff at Gavin Ashley. read more
Thank you Vanessa! What a difference a really good haircut makes. I\'ll see you for my second visit in 3 weeks!
Loved my first visit to GA! Vanessa was friendly, helpful and totally understood what I wanted from my haircut- very happy with the finish and will go back again!
Thank you Kevin! Always nervous trying a new hairdressers but felt at easy straight away. Really chuffed with my cut, so much so I’ve rebooked to have a colour!! Really relaxed but professional atmosphere. Thanks again, see you soon
I had a full head of highlights with Milly yesterday - she was absolutely lovely. Really listened to what I wanted and did the most amazing job. I am so pleased with the result & cannot recommend her highly enough. Brilliant!
Had my hair done by Kevin absolutely amazing will be going back thankyou soooo much
Massive thank you to Abi, who was brilliant! I came in needing a colour correction after having my hair done somewhere else! I am very pleased with my hair and have rebooked my next appointment!
Wonderful cut and blow dry this morning by the lovely Becca.. She took time to find out exactly what I wanted and has done an amazing job. I feel so much better. Everyone in the salon was so friendly & welcoming.. Will certainly book again.
This is my second time with Ella, and she is absolutely fantastic. A very talented colourist and stylist, who is also so friendly and chatty. She made me feel very relaxed and at ease. I am so happy with my colour and cut, and look forward to my next visit.
I have gone here a few times now over the past few years to get my hair cut, and every time I leave loving how it was cut and my experience there. The staff are brilliant at their job, with being friendly and thorough in what they do. I had my hair cut for the first time in a year yesterday, and I l...ove how it turned out. I feel much more confident and comfortable with myself, and cannot wait until I will need to get it cut again, as I know my next appointment will be just as good. They are also very good with sorting out rescheduling issues, as I accidentally did book on a day I already had plans, but they sorted it out quickly and efficiently, and sent a text reminder two days before the appointment so I knew it was fully rescheduled and did not have to worry it wasn't put in the system. read more
After not having my hair done for way too long, my husband booked me an appointment with Ella before our holiday, Ella made me feel so relaxed and did an amazing colour, cut and style. Ella is absolutely incredible and an asset to the salon. All staff were professional and welcoming. Thank you!
After not having my hair cut for over a year and not having a clue what I wanted done, Ella put me at ease straight away and gave me honest advice and suggestions about what to do with my hair. I went with Ella's advice and love my hair. Thank you!
Great service from start to finish. The booking process over the phone was simple and smooth, the stylist was friendly and professional and the cut was great! Well done!
Abby did a fabulous job! I went in with some ideas, but she made them come to life. My hair looks & feels so much better. The entire experience at Gavin Ashley was great. They brought me coffee, and made sure I was comfortable for my entire appt. I’m definitely going back!
Lovely salon. Had my hair done by Jade who did an amazing job. She was very kind and professional and made sure I was happy with the final result. Would highly recommend booking in with her.
Very welcoming, friendly and thoughtful. The best ever colour on my hair .......Thank you big time Naomi.
Becca listened to how I wanted my hair and offered a suggestion how to dry my hair differently. I definitely will ask for her next time I visit this lovely salon.
Came into the salon with an idea in my head of what I wanted. Spoke with Jayne and she went over the disadvantages of the style I was looking at. She described to me what she thought would be best and I left myself in her capable hands. The cut is wonderful, far better than I could have hoped for. A...ll the staff in the salon were friendly & helpful and I will certainly be back. read more


I have been visiting Gavin Ashley and having my have done with Marie for about 18 months. All the staff are friendly and welcoming. I always leave with a good hair cut. Marie is lovely and we will have a bit of a chat but as I am a quiet person I get to relax and enjoy having my hair done.

Love coming to the salon, always a smile and a friendly welcome. I would highly recommend the salon to anyone and look forward to being a loyal customer for years to come!!!!

I was a bit nervous as this was my first visit and I was going for a shorter cut. I am very pleased with the end result, exactly what I wanted. Will be visiting again soon!

Last minute booking so a bit nervous as not my usual salon but really happy with my cut and blow dry. I will definitely be going back.

Been going to the salon for five or six years now always very pleased with them, very friendly staff, Jayne has been doing my hair for the last few years. She always listens to me and advise accordingly. Today she spoke about a new service Opalex, well amazing results, hair looked silky, colour even... better, more body and looks like younger hair. Cannot praise this service enough. Thanks also to Gavin for listening to his staff about this product and getting it for his Salon. Brilliant read more

Having moved to the Bury St Edmunds a few years ago, I was searching for a hair stylist who would understand what I was looking for. I tried many salons before coming to Gavin Ashley. At last, I had found someone who listened to my specific needs! Mikaela has been styling my hair for some time now a...nd the hairstyle is always spot on! Everyone at the salon is friendly and helpful, making it a very pleasant and relaxed experience read more

I have been coming to Gavin Ashley for about the last ten years. Highly recommended!

Nice premises, nice “vibe”. Grace is confident and friendly.

absolutely brilliant service - all the team are very friendly and professional making every moment comfortable and relaxing. Thank you.

Great! 🙂

I LOVE Marie. She has been amazing, my hair is always perfect.
She goes beyond my expectations. She is seriously the BEST!

Everyone always very polite on the phone and at the place too.
Very professional and helping answering questions or giving advice. Love
having hair washed, thank you Naomi.

I enjoy the relaxed, friendly atmosphere and feel confident and
happy with the advice I receive from Gemma. All staff are extremely
courteous and helpful. I wish I had found you before. Also text reminders
are brilliant.

Marie is my friend, Counsellor and my Hair Stylist! Everyone here
is friendly and welcoming and I see my visits as a break from life

Very happy with Marie and the service I always receive at Gavin
Ashley

always wonderful service from Gemma. Very friendly and great
salon overall

Always enjoy having my hair done - Reception staff always helpful

Gemma is great. She knows my hair and I leave her to cast her
magic!

Connie and Jess did a fantastic job of cutting mine and my daughters hair for charity. They looked after us very well and very calm and collected despite the chaos we brought with us (supporters and BFP)

Always professional, excellent hairstyling and skills and your
staff listen to what the customer wants. Thank you Marie.

Gemma is lovely and very helpful for someone like me who is useless
at doing her own hair.

I love coming here! Everyone is really friendly and helpful and
the haircuts are amazing. I haven't had a bad one yet! My Sister and two
of my friends come here now as I rave about you!

I love my new haircut 🙂

absolutely love Rachael and now my hair looks after its cut!
She's always so lovely and chatty and I look forward to our little gossip.

I have been coming for the last 2 to 3 years and like the helpful
text appointment reminder.

very friendly staff who all make you feel very welcome. Have
been seeing Marie for a while now and she always listens to my needs, and is
very helpful. A lovely friendly hairdresser who always does an excellent
job!

really like coming here, Marie always cuts my hair just how I want
it 🙂
Vanessa was a pleasure to spend time with. She has a calm, unhurried manner and really listens, which made the whole experience feel considered rather than routine. The cut was thoughtful and precise, and her blow-dry was especially good, very gentle and genuinely relaxing. I would happily book with... her again. read more
The salon has a relaxed and friendly vibe. Great service, I was very happy with my new style by Vanessa.
I was delighted yet again with the care and consideration that I received at Gavin Ashley\'s salon yesterday. I have a regular senior stylist Naomi but as she wasn\'t available, another senior stylist, Vanessa, looked after me. I have also had others and they are all excellent and very experienced....As this was my first time with Vanessa, we started with a really in depth consultation about my hair. I have an extremely sensitive scalp and have prescription shampoo. I was impressed with the technical knowledge and expertise of the staff. They did a K-Scan which shows the scalp in microscopic detail and gives you a detailed scalp health analysis. I came away feeling empowered and have made an appointment to see my GP to try and resolve this ongoing issue. Thank you to all the friendly staff at Gavin Ashley. read more
Thank you Vanessa! What a difference a really good haircut makes. I\'ll see you for my second visit in 3 weeks!
Loved my first visit to GA! Vanessa was friendly, helpful and totally understood what I wanted from my haircut- very happy with the finish and will go back again!
Thank you Kevin! Always nervous trying a new hairdressers but felt at easy straight away. Really chuffed with my cut, so much so I’ve rebooked to have a colour!! Really relaxed but professional atmosphere. Thanks again, see you soon
I had a full head of highlights with Milly yesterday - she was absolutely lovely. Really listened to what I wanted and did the most amazing job. I am so pleased with the result & cannot recommend her highly enough. Brilliant!
Had my hair done by Kevin absolutely amazing will be going back thankyou soooo much
Massive thank you to Abi, who was brilliant! I came in needing a colour correction after having my hair done somewhere else! I am very pleased with my hair and have rebooked my next appointment!
Wonderful cut and blow dry this morning by the lovely Becca.. She took time to find out exactly what I wanted and has done an amazing job. I feel so much better. Everyone in the salon was so friendly & welcoming.. Will certainly book again.
This is my second time with Ella, and she is absolutely fantastic. A very talented colourist and stylist, who is also so friendly and chatty. She made me feel very relaxed and at ease. I am so happy with my colour and cut, and look forward to my next visit.
I have gone here a few times now over the past few years to get my hair cut, and every time I leave loving how it was cut and my experience there. The staff are brilliant at their job, with being friendly and thorough in what they do. I had my hair cut for the first time in a year yesterday, and I l...ove how it turned out. I feel much more confident and comfortable with myself, and cannot wait until I will need to get it cut again, as I know my next appointment will be just as good. They are also very good with sorting out rescheduling issues, as I accidentally did book on a day I already had plans, but they sorted it out quickly and efficiently, and sent a text reminder two days before the appointment so I knew it was fully rescheduled and did not have to worry it wasn't put in the system. read more
After not having my hair done for way too long, my husband booked me an appointment with Ella before our holiday, Ella made me feel so relaxed and did an amazing colour, cut and style. Ella is absolutely incredible and an asset to the salon. All staff were professional and welcoming. Thank you!
After not having my hair cut for over a year and not having a clue what I wanted done, Ella put me at ease straight away and gave me honest advice and suggestions about what to do with my hair. I went with Ella's advice and love my hair. Thank you!
Great service from start to finish. The booking process over the phone was simple and smooth, the stylist was friendly and professional and the cut was great! Well done!
Abby did a fabulous job! I went in with some ideas, but she made them come to life. My hair looks & feels so much better. The entire experience at Gavin Ashley was great. They brought me coffee, and made sure I was comfortable for my entire appt. I’m definitely going back!
Lovely salon. Had my hair done by Jade who did an amazing job. She was very kind and professional and made sure I was happy with the final result. Would highly recommend booking in with her.
Very welcoming, friendly and thoughtful. The best ever colour on my hair .......Thank you big time Naomi.
Becca listened to how I wanted my hair and offered a suggestion how to dry my hair differently. I definitely will ask for her next time I visit this lovely salon.
Came into the salon with an idea in my head of what I wanted. Spoke with Jayne and she went over the disadvantages of the style I was looking at. She described to me what she thought would be best and I left myself in her capable hands. The cut is wonderful, far better than I could have hoped for. A...ll the staff in the salon were friendly & helpful and I will certainly be back. read more



