Hairdresser Near West Earley
The 5th Element welcomes clients from West Earley and surrounding east Reading areas to our Tilehurst salon for personalised haircuts, bespoke colour, balayage, keratin smoothing, perms and specialist hair services.
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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.
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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.
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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 West Earley
If you're looking for a hairdresser near West Earley, The 5th Element welcomes clients from West Earley and the eastern side of Reading to our salon in Tilehurst. We provide personalised women's and men's haircuts, bespoke hair colour and specialist technical services, with every appointment built around the individual rather than simply repeating a standard style or technique.
Our approach begins with consultation. We listen to what you want and consider your face shape, facial features, bone structure, hair texture, density, natural movement and condition, together with your lifestyle and styling routine. This allows us to recommend a shape, colour and level of maintenance that works for you beyond the day of your appointment.
Our services include personalised haircuts, balayage, highlights, bespoke hair colour, grey blending, men's colour, perms, keratin smoothing and permanent hair straightening. West Earley's position between Earley, the University of Reading area and central Reading makes our Tilehurst salon an option for clients willing to travel across Reading for a more considered, consultation-led approach to their hair.
We Listen. We Assess.We Create What Suits You.
We Listen
We listen to your goals, likes, dislikes and how you want your hair to fit your life.
We Assess
We assess your face shape, facial features, bone structure, hair texture, density and natural movement.
We Design
We design the shape, balance and style that best suits you, your hair and your lifestyle.
We Create
We create with precision and care to bring your personalised look to life.
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
Opening Hours
Parking
Behind CO-OP supermarket, just a 1-minute walk from the Salon.
Please ensure you have adequate parking time pre-paid.