Forget a morning swim, there’s no better way to blow off the cobwebs than with a red-eye blow-dry appointment!
Whether you have an early morning interview, or you just can’t get away at lunch, whatever the reason (and there doesn’t need to be a reason, by the way), here are the Dublin salons where you can get sunrise blow-drys before 9am. You’ll be suited, booted and well-coiffed before you have your first coffee.
(Opens 6.30am Mon – Fri, 8.30am on Saturday, 9.30am on Sunday)
Leeson St, Richmond St, InterContinental Hotel (Ballsbridge), Richmond St
Early morning appointments, seven days a week, at three prime locations in Dublin City.
(Mon-Fri opens 7am)
23 Forbes Street, Hanover Quay, Dublin 2
Co-founded by self-confessed blow dry addicts (Orna Holland and Sonia Flynn) who have nailed the Blow Dry Bar experience.
(Mon-Fri opens 7am)
16 Merrion Row, Dublin 2
Six signature blow-drys and six up-dos to choose from, and prices starting from €18? You’d be mad not to.
(Mon-Fri opens 7am)
Mespil Road and Ranelagh village
Specialising only in exceptional blow-drys – no colours or cuts, just stunning styles in a flash.
(Mon-Fri opens 7am, Sat opens 8am)
Clarendon Street
A one-stop shop for not just blow-drys, but all your other beauty needs too (incl. nails, hair, brows) all within sumptuous surroundings.
(Tues-Fri opens 8am)
36 Molesworth Street, Dublin 2
A personal favourite of IMAGE Editor, Rosie McMeel, the team here are dedicated to achieving excellence in the technical aspects of their craft
(Mon-Sat opens 8am) *Also open Sunday!
Donnybrook village, Dublin 4
Thanks to its top quality service and calming atmosphere, Wilde has a loyal, returning client base who can’t stop coming back for more.
(Mon-Sat opens 7am)
25 Donnybrook Road, Dublin 4
Another Donnybrook hair salon that’s earned a good reputation over the last number of years, mark our words – a blowdry at Di Milo is an experience to be savoured.
Merrion Shopping Centre (Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat opens 8am)
Stephens Green (Mon & Wed opens 8am)
An old reliable, their city centre locations make them a handy option for one and all Dublin city office workers.
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