About us
Warm hands, healthy hair, in the heart of Liverpool 7
Ella Hair & Beauty Salon is a friendly neighbourhood salon on Smithdown Road — the kind of place you leave with better hair and a lighter mood. Hair, nails, lashes and brows, all under one roof.
Our story
Known for hair that behaves
We built a name doing the hard stuff well — bringing damaged, over-processed and hard-to-manage hair back to health.
Whatever your hair type — afro, curly, relaxed or fine — the goal is the same: a healthy head of hair you can actually manage between visits, and a finish that lasts.
That reputation shows in the numbers. Across 794 visits our clients have rated us a full 5.0★, and we were named Highly Recommended on Fresha in 2026.
The people behind the chair
A small team who genuinely look after you
Clients come back for the people as much as the hair — for the chat, the honesty and the care.
Janet — known to most as Ella — leads the hair chair: silk press, Japanese straightening, keratin, weaves, braids and the deep treatments that rescue tired hair.
Nkosi looks after nails and BIAB, Elli shapes and tints brows and lashes, and Barbara keeps lash sets full and fluttery. Between us, most of what you need is covered in one appointment.
Our approach
The treatments that actually repair
We reach for products that do real work, not just a nice smell.
K18, CECRED by Beyoncé, Wella, Momoko Japanese straightening and Rejuvenum Amino-15 — chosen because they strengthen and smooth hair from the inside, not just coat it.
Not sure what your hair needs? Book a quick consultation and we will talk you through the honest options for your hair’s length and condition.
Good to know
The little things, sorted
- By appointment
- Card payments
- All under one roof
- Apple & Google Pay
- Restroom on site
Loved locally
Good hair, good mood
By the numbers
- 5.0★
- Average rating
- 794
- Client reviews
- 5.6k
- Followers
I had a really good experience at the salon. The staff were very kind and professional, and they made me feel comfortable. I had a toner and a haircut, and I’m very happy with the result. My hair looks healthier, and the color is much nicer now. Thank you so much, I will definitely come back again!
Vierka
Ella is very profession and is the best hairdresser I have had ever so I won’t be going anywhere else for my hair appointments after today! I have curly long hair and after a steam treatment and blow dry my hair looked totally transformed…
A client
Had two silk presses by Ella. Love how silky my hair is and I manage to keep it for a couple weeks. Ella is extremely likeable, she is always keeping a conversation going to keep customers comfortable. Great service
Kemi
Ella was warm and welcoming. She was the ultimate professional and braided my hair with ease and sewed in my extension expertly. I will certainly be a returning customer.
Janet