Hair Salon in Reading
For men and women looking for an experienced hairdresser in Reading who values personal advice and results.
Reading hair salon specialising in Modern Haircuts and Styles, Keratin treatments, Professional hair colouring, Permanent straightening, and texture services for men and women.
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Modern Hair Salon in Reading, Built on Expertise
The 5th Element is a well-established hair salon in Reading, serving clients from Tilehurst, Caversham, and across the wider Reading area.
Our reputation has been built on experience, technical expertise, and a consultation-led approach that puts hair health and long-term results first. We don’t rush appointments, follow trends blindly, or offer one-size-fits-all services.
Instead, we specialise in precision haircuts, advanced hair colouring, keratin treatments, permanent straightening, and texture services — delivered by experienced hairdressers who take the time to understand your hair properly.
Why Clients Travel Across Reading to See Us
✔ Consultation-first approach
✔ Specialists in hair health & structure
✔ Over 500 five-star Google reviews
✔ Premium salon experience in Tilehurst
✔ No rushed appointments — ever
★★★★★ 4.8 rating on Google
With over 500+ 5 Star Reviews
Serving Reading & Tilehurst since 2016
A Salon Where You’re Truly Listened To
We’ve created a space where clients can relax, never feel rushed, and feel confident that they’re being genuinely listened to.
From the moment you sit down, we take the time to understand your hair, your lifestyle, and what you actually want to achieve — not just today, but long-term. Every service starts with a proper consultation, honest advice, and a plan that’s right for you.
That’s why so many of our clients trust us for colour corrections, keratin treatments, longer men’s styles, and hair transformations — because feeling heard makes all the difference.
Explore Our Services
Hair Colour
Balayage · Highlights · Tints
Keratin & Straightening
Smoothing · Frizz control
Haircuts
Wash & style Included
Perms & Texture
Modern perms · Natural movement
Hair Treatments
Repair · Strength · Shine
Our consultation approach
We Don’t Just Ask What Haircut You Want. We Look at What Suits You.
Every client receives a personalised consultation. We listen to what you want and consider your face shape, facial features, bone structure, hair texture, density, natural movement and lifestyle before recommending the shape, colour or service that best suits you.
We begin your haircut appointment with a personalised consultation, so there is no need to book a separate one.
Colour, keratin and permanent straightening services require a dedicated consultation before your appointment.
What Our Clients Say
Real feedback from clients who visit The 5th Element for personalised cutting, colour and specialist hair services.
How to Find Us
Our salon is based on School Road in Tilehurst, with convenient nearby parking and straightforward access from Reading and the surrounding area.
Salon Address
The 5th Element 24 School Road Tilehurst Reading RG31 5AL
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Parking
Behind CO-OP supermarket, just a 1-minute walk from the Salon.
Please ensure you have adequate parking time pre-paid.Explore Services at Our Hair Salon in Reading
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Cuts, colour, keratin, perms and tailored hair care at our Reading hair salon.
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Unlimited Haircuts for Men / Gents
Would you like to come back and have a haircut on any day and time? By joining our membership plans you will get unlimited haircuts for a simple monthly price.
(no hidden cost / cancell anytime)
Unlimited Haircuts For Women / Ladies
How about to have a Blow Dry on any day and time? You will get unlimited acess for a simple monthly price.
Beautiful Hair Across Reading & West Berkshire
The 5th Element welcomes clients from Tilehurst, Reading and surrounding communities who travel to us for precision cutting, personalised colour, balayage, keratin smoothing and specialist hair services.
Serving Tilehurst and the wider Reading area. Journey distance varies by starting point and route.