Five decades of passion, craft and community — right in the heart of Purley.
Touché Hairdressing first opened its doors in 1975, a time when platform shoes were de rigueur, disco was king, and dramatic, sweeping layers defined a generation.
For half a century, we have styled our way through every major era of hair fashion. We mastered the voluminous perms of the '80s, perfected the sleek, sophisticated bobs of the '90s, embraced the balayage and ombré revolutions of the 2010s, and continue to pioneer the expressive, highly individualised looks of today.
Through fifty years of ever-changing trends, one core pillar has remained unwavering: our dedication to exceptional hairdressing. Over these decades, we've had the privilege of building deep, lasting relationships — not just with individual clients, but styling multiple generations of families across Purley, Warlingham, Oxted, and the wider Surrey area.
We believe that true expertise comes from blending decades of experience with a passion for continuous innovation. Our team regularly attends premier industry training, ensuring that whether you're looking for the very latest technique or the flawless execution of timeless fundamentals, you are always in the best of hands.
"Hair is our passion — and every client who sits in our chair deserves to leave feeling their absolute best."
The Touché Team
From the Farrah Fawcett flip to the Butterfly Cut — we've been there through every era.
Characterised by volume, sweeping layers, and the iconic "Farrah Fawcett flip." Natural textures and disco-ready afros were also highly popular for a bold, statement-making look.
The mantra of the 80s was "bigger is better." Tight perms, heavy reliance on hairspray, and the infamous "business in the front, party in the back" mullet took centre stage for both men and women.
Teased hair reached its absolute peak. Crimping irons became a must-have styling tool, and looks were frequently accessorised with brightly coloured scrunchies, oversized bows, and sweatbands.
A split era between high glamour and anti-fashion: voluminous, flawless supermodel blowouts contrasted heavily with the intentionally unkempt, "bedhead" aesthetic of the Seattle grunge movement.
Jennifer Aniston's choppy, face-framing layered cut on Friends became a global phenomenon. Fun accessories like butterfly clips, mini hair twists, and zig-zag hairbands were everywhere.
High-heat flat irons were essential for ultra-sleek, stick-straight styles. High-contrast chunky "skunk" highlights — often bright blonde on dark base hair — defined the early Y2K era.
Deep side parts and heavy, eye-grazing swept bangs dominated. Victoria Beckham's asymmetrical angled bob — the "Posh Bob" — became one of the most requested salon cuts of the decade.
The ombré trend — dark roots fading into lighter ends — was everywhere. For styling, the effortlessly messy, high-sitting top knot bun became the go-to casual look.
The "Lob" (long bob) became the universally flattering, effortlessly chic cut of choice. Distinct ombré evolved into balayage — a softer, hand-painted highlighting technique with a natural, sun-kissed finish.
A strong return to 70s-inspired aesthetics brought face-framing curtain bangs back into the mainstream. The "Wolf Cut" — a modern, choppy, textured hybrid of the shag and mullet — went viral.
Heavily layered, bouncy blowouts offer sweeping 90s-inspired volume. In contrast, sleek, polished "old money" bobs and slicked-back sculptural styles provide a minimalist, luxurious alternative — and we're proud to offer both.
Recognised for excellence in colouring, styling and customer experience — our reputation speaks for itself after more than half a century.
A proper consultation before every service ensures we understand your hair history, lifestyle and vision — so results match your expectations every time.
Every product we use is selected for performance and safety — sulfate-free, paraben-free, and wherever possible, sustainably sourced and cruelty-free.
We'd love to welcome you to the salon. Book today or simply pop in and say hello.