A Ladies Cut and Blowdry is one of the most popular salon services at Michael Todd Hairdressing, combining expert cutting with a beautifully finished blow-dry. Whether you're maintaining your current style, refreshing your shape, or embarking on a full restyle, your appointment begins with a thorough consultation to understand your hair goals, lifestyle and preferences, followed by a precision haircut and professional styling that shows your cut at its very best.
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What to Expect at Your Appointment
Your stylist will guide you through each stage to ensure you're comfortable and confident with the result:
- Consultation – Your stylist discusses your desired look, face shape, hair type and daily routine to recommend suitable lengths, layers and styling options
- Shampoo and condition – A relaxing wash using quality products chosen for your hair's needs, preparing it for cutting
- Precision cutting – A mix of wet cutting for accuracy and dry cutting to fine-tune shape, movement and balance; most cuts take 30–45 minutes depending on hair thickness and complexity
- Professional blow-dry – Styled with brushes and controlled heat to create either smooth, sleek finishes or bouncy, voluminous results, taking 20–45 minutes depending on length and texture
Most appointments last around 60–75 minutes for medium-length hair, with adjustments for very thick, long or textured hair. Our talented team – including salon owner Rebekah Todd, Style Director Marie Mercer, and Senior Stylists Jade Finch and Katie Quy – tailor every cut and finish to suit you.
Trim or Restyle?
Be clear about how much change you want, as this shapes your appointment:
- Maintenance trims preserve your current shape, removing split ends and refining the cut with minimal length loss – ideal for keeping your style looking sharp between visits
- Restyles involve noticeable changes in silhouette, such as going from long to lob, adding strong layers, or introducing a fringe – these require more consultation time and discussion
- Use photos or finger measurements to show your stylist exactly how much length you're comfortable losing, helping avoid miscommunication
If you have chemically treated hair (colour, straightening, perm), mention this so your stylist can account for condition and porosity. For very thick, long or curly hair, ask whether additional time applies.
Styling Your Cut at Home
Your stylist will provide aftercare guidance to help you recreate the salon finish:
- Always use heat protectant before blow-drying or using hot tools to minimize damage
- Choose the right brush type – round brushes build volume and movement, paddle brushes create sleek, smooth results
- Lifting sections upward at the root during drying adds volume; directing hair downward gives smoother finishes
- Avoid rough towel-drying and aggressive brushing, which can cause breakage and frizz
For cuts that suit your lifestyle, discuss your daily styling routine honestly during consultation. Some styles air-dry beautifully with natural texture, while others rely on regular blow-drying to show their best shape. Most styles benefit from a trim every 6–8 weeks, with shorter cuts or blunt fringes needing more frequent maintenance.
Why Choose Michael Todd Hairdressing
Located in East Grinstead, Michael Todd Hairdressing combines technical expertise with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Every cut and blow-dry is tailored to your individual needs, with stylists taking the time to listen, advise and deliver results you'll love. Whether you're looking for a subtle refresh or a complete transformation, you'll leave with hair that looks polished, feels healthy, and suits your everyday life.
Client Reviews
Based on 33 reviews
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Tim Turner
Staff was lovely and welcoming, the consultation was very helpful and I’m super pleased with the haircut!
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Helena Northmore
Really pleased with my appointment today. Becs listened to what i wanted and cut my hair really well. Highly recommend
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Lana Rice
Today I visited Michael Todd for the first time. I have been very unhappy with my hair since its last cut, so was apprehensive. I had Daisy cut my hair and I am over the moon, it’s exactly what I wanted and I have my hair style back I like. Daisy took her time making sure I was happy, which is very rare now a days, normally it’s rush rush rush. I will certainly be back and can’t thank Daisy enough for her time and also great advice on how to look after my hair in the future.
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Philip Moodey
The magic thing is that my technician knows exactly how I like my hair cut, and just gets on and does it. It works well every time.
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Vera Hill
Pleasant experience with Stylist Jade. I was happy with my cut and blow dry.
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Stephanie Smith
On Friday I had my hair cut by Marie and my daughter’s cut by Amelie. We both love our new hair and were made to feel super special and welcome, as always! Thank you for your expertise and making us feel beautiful!
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Paul Abbey
Marie, cut my hair and did an excellent job. So pleased with the end result. I will be going back.
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Tina Elmes
Marie always cuts my hair perfectly and as I have requested. She suggested a slight change last time which was brilliant and suited my hair. So happy!
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Julie Martin
Lovely salon, great cut, will return
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RJQ Barnes
Lily was extremely good, very professional. Absolutely delighted with my blow dry and the cutting of my fringe. Thank you Mimi 💕
