The Bohemians

Listen up, fellow hair disaster survivors: if your locks have been looking like they lost a fight with a blender, I’ve got the salvation story you need. We rocked up to The Bohemians in Deptford with what I can only describe as “post-apocalyptic fringe vibes” and left feeling like I’d just stepped out of a glossy magazine (or at least someone who occasionally brushes their hair). And yes, there were emojis involved in real life. 😂☀️

Tucked away at 53 Deptford Broadway, The Bohemians isn’t your average chop shop. This place is an award-winning boho paradise that somehow makes you forget you’re in South East London. Think exposed brick walls that scream “industrial cool,” vintage finds everywhere (they’re about 80% recycled and gunning for 100% – even plotting ways to recycle hair, which is peak eco-wizardry), and enough plants to make your flat look like a sad desert in comparison

The vibe? Pure “nature crashing the concrete jungle party” – with local artist murals reminding you that beauty always finds a way. They’ve got gender-neutral pricing (because who cares what’s between your legs when your split ends are the real enemy?), silent appointments for introverts who just want zen and scissors, and vegan, ammonia-free Oway colours that treat your hair like the delicate flower it pretends to be. Inclusivity isn’t just a buzzword here – it’s the whole menu.

Enter Dylan Sharpe – the absolute legend who took on my bad hair day and won. Dylan’s one of those stylists who just gets it. Whether you’re after a summer refresh, some serious colour magic, or a cut that actually suits your face (wild concept, right?), he delivers with skill and zero pretension. My tragic strands got the full summer glow-up treatment – think bouncy, shiny, “I woke up like this” energy that had me doing hair flips in the mirror like a shampoo ad reject. Big reveal at the end when I look in the mirror? Chef’s kiss. If Dylan’s scissors are available, book them yesterday. Your future self (and your Instagram feed) will thank you.

And then there’s Nia, the salon’s resident feline overlord. This cat is basically staff. She patrols the place like she owns it (which she probably does), offering judgmental stares or surprise cuddles depending on her mood. One review even shouted her out as part of the “lovely team” – proof that a good salon cat elevates everything. Nothing says “relaxed vibes” like getting your roots done while a furry supervisor supervises from the windowsill. 🐱💖

Whether you’re a Deptford local or making the pilgrimage from across London, The Bohemians delivers that perfect mix of expert skills, chill atmosphere, and just enough quirk to make the whole experience fun. Bad hair days don’t stand a chance.

Book your appointment at The Bohemians website today and tell them Sidetrack London sent you – and give Nia a pet for us!

Who’s getting their glow-up next? Drop your hair horror stories below – we’ve all been there! ✂️🌿