Hairdresser Near New Town, Reading
The 5th Element welcomes clients from New Town and surrounding East Reading areas to our Tilehurst salon for personalised haircuts, bespoke colour, balayage, keratin smoothing, perms and specialist hair services.
Find the Right Service for Your Hair
Explore our specialist hair services for women and men. Each service has its own dedicated page with more information, suitability, consultation requirements and what to expect.
Haircuts for Women
Precision cutting, personalised shape and a finished style designed around your hair.
Explore ServiceHaircuts for Men
Modern and classic men's cutting with consultation, wash and personalised styling.
Explore ServicePerms for Men
Modern curls, waves and texture tailored to your haircut, hair type and desired finish.
Explore ServicePerms for Women
Bespoke movement, curl and volume created around your hair condition and lifestyle.
Explore ServiceKeratin Treatment
Professional smoothing for softer, more manageable hair with reduced frizz.
Explore ServicePermanent Straightening
Long-lasting professional straightening for suitable hair following consultation and assessment.
Explore ServiceHair Treatments
Targeted professional treatments for strength, moisture, shine and improved hair condition.
Explore ServiceColour & Highlights
Bespoke professional colour, highlights and tonal work planned around your starting base.
Explore ServiceBalayage
Personalised dimensional colour, from soft natural placement to brighter transformations.
Explore ServiceGrey Blending
Soft, considered colour techniques designed to blend greys naturally and manage regrowth.
Explore ServiceColour for Men
Natural-looking grey camouflage, tonal changes and tailored professional colour for men.
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Consultations
Start with expert advice. Technical services are assessed individually before your appointment.
Consultation Page Coming SoonPersonalised Hairdressing for New Town, Reading
If you're looking for a hairdresser near New Town, Reading, The 5th Element offers personalised hairdressing from our salon in Tilehurst. We welcome clients from New Town and the wider East Reading area for individual women's and men's haircuts, bespoke colour and specialist technical hair services.
Our services include personalised haircuts, hair colour, balayage, highlights, grey blending, men's colour, perms, keratin smoothing and permanent hair straightening. We don't simply apply a standard haircut or technique to every client. Your hair texture, density, condition, face shape, lifestyle and styling routine are considered to create a look and maintenance plan that works specifically for you.
New Town is a distinctive residential neighbourhood in East Reading, close to the River Kennet and within easy reach of Cemetery Junction, Wokingham Road and Reading town centre. Clients from this side of Reading can travel across the town to our School Road salon in Tilehurst for a more personalised approach to cutting, colour and specialist hair treatments.
Bus 17 from Reading Town Centre or Wokingham Road
Prefer public transport? Reading Buses route 17 runs between Wokingham Road, central Reading, Oxford Road and Tilehurst, making it a convenient option for reaching The 5th Element without driving.
From Reading Town Centre or the Wokingham Road side of Reading, the journey towards Tilehurst is typically around 15 minutes depending on traffic and where you board. From there, our School Road salon is within easy reach.
Journey times vary with traffic and boarding point. Check Reading Buses for current live times before travelling.
Wokingham Road → Tilehurst
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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
Opening Hours
Parking
Behind CO-OP supermarket, just a 1-minute walk from the Salon.
Please ensure you have adequate parking time pre-paid.