Metamorphosis – Independent salon established in 1992
Metamorphosis is an independent salon located at the very centre of Battersea Square.
The community around the square is fantastic and is a very popular place to eat, drink or meet friends, with a variety of bars and restaurants just next door. The whole square has a very friendly atmosphere, just as you’d expect in South London!
Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
Thursday, Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Location
13 Battersea Square Battersea London SW11 3RA
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The Team
Antonio De Rose
I am an independent experienced senior stylist and have been in the hair business for over 35 years. I started hairdressing after spending several years studying medicine at Università di Roma (Rome University in Italy), where I am from. As much as I loved science and medicine, I decided to learn hairdressing and styling skills to become independent from my family, initially just as a hobby, but soon found myself fully qualified and learning at the very best hair salon in Rome. I was working with Sargassi Hairdressing Group and Mino Moretti Hair Salon in the heart of Rome, and it was there where I met the legendary Franco Scarpa, Artistic Director of Vidal Sassoon 1975/76.
In 1984, Franco suggested that I come to London - the fashion capital of the hair industry - to attend a Sassoon training course, and soon I decided London was my home! Today, London is still the capital of the hair trends and fashion world, and long may it continue. From 1986 to 1992, I worked for Cristopha, Crimpers and Alan International, but in 1992 decided to go solo, opening Metamorphosis in Battersea Square.
I love shaping hair, especially restyling, and complementing hairstyles with colour to emphasise the shapes and layers. I find the most excitement in bringing out of each client what I call the hidden look... the look just perfect for that particular client, the looks that distinguishes you from a crowd!
Even now, I am constantly learning and updating my techniques, and am still very much in love with my job!
Barbara Porcu
Barbara is a fantastic senior stylist with more than 35 years’ experience in hair business. Starting at early age, just 15 years old, she trained and worked in the most prestigious salon in Sardinia. She is an excellent cutter and colourist. Barbara is very popular for her very lasting blow drying and her warm personality. The clients just love her!
Patricia Caballero
Originally from Valencia in Spain, and now residing in London, Patricia has over 25 years’ experience in all aspects of hair styling. She has a particular passion for creating beautiful natural-looking colour and enjoys exploring organic colour systems and techniques, which have won her much praise amongst her peers and clients.
She is known for listening carefully to clients and ensuring that the particular cut, colouring and style is easy to maintain at home. She enjoys working with all kinds of hair textures, types and lengths and also specialises in bespoke wedding hair and make-up.
Pricing
Ladies’ hair cut & style
| Shampoo & blow dry only | Medium length | £35.00 |
| Long hair | £40.00 | |
| Extra long hair, from | £45.00 | |
| Dressing hair-up (special hair do) | From | £60.00 |
| Hair extension | By consultation | |
| Wash, cut and rough dry | £45.00 | |
| Wash, cut and rough blow dry | £54.00 | |
| Wash, cut, blow dry and finish | Medium length | £65.00 |
| Long hair | £70.00 | |
Mens’ grooming
| Cut and finish | £31.00 |
| Grey reduction | £35.00 |
| Hair perm | £75.00 |
| High light | £75.00 |
Children’s hair
Not available on Saturday; for children aged 5 to 13 years
| Dry cut | £30.00 |
Ladies’ colouring & technical
| Root tint regrow | From | £49.00 |
| New colour all over | From | £90.00 |
| Bleach & toner regrow | From | £79.00 |
| Toner only | From | £25.00 |
| T/Section highlight | From | £60.00 |
| Half head high/low light | From | £110.00 |
| Full head high/low light | From | £150.00 |
| Hombre/Balayage fashion work | From | £140.00 |
| Classic body perm | From | £90.00 |
| Colour correction | By quotation | |
| Keratin straightening/Brazilian | Short | £180.00 |
| Medium/long hair | By quotation | |
Ladies’ hair repair treatments
| Keratin botox | From | £80.00 |
| Olaplex treatment N1 N2 | £45.00 | |
| Hair keratin musk kepyx | £25.00 | |
Home visits
- If booked in advance, we offer home visits for our local clients who may have difficulty in coming to the salon.
- And we also offer home visits for weddings or special events, again if booked in advance.
Consultations, offers and payments
- Gift vouchers are available.
- Loyalty card scheme available.
- Cutting, styling and colour consultations are free of charge.
- We accept credit/debit cards in addition to cash.
Make an appointment
Please get in touch with preferred date and time to make your reservation. We will confirm the time with you if there is a space or to offer alternative times otherwise.
Reviews
We’re receiving some rave reviews!
Metamorphosis Hair Salon
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New favourite hair dresser! Everything was perfect, Antonio read my mind and gave me exactly the haircut I wanted but better, all while telling … More me stories about Battersea and even giving me refreshing music recommendations. Would recommend it to anyone.
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Excellent hair salon, family-like atmosphere, but above all, professional service; I will definitely return. A special mention to Patricia and … More her great professional competence.
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Had Barbara cut my hair today and I was so pleased. She understood exactly what I wanted. Great salon and will be my go to when I visit London … More from now on. Thank you Barbara.
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I've been coming here for several years now, I'm usually quite lazy and only go to the hair dresser twice a year, therefore everytime … More I go I'm quite nervous. 4 years ago I just moved to London and a friend recommended this little neighborhood hair salon says she will even travel through London to go there. And she was right, Barbara and Antonio are very friendly, always give good advise (everytime I come back from there I learned a few new things about hair). They are passionate about what they do, AND mostly importantly everytime I went there I would always get lots of compliments about my haircut afterwards.
This is the first time in my life I try to give some colours to my hair and Barbara has done an amazing job, both the cut and the highlight.
Highly recommend
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Opening hours
Monday: Closed
Tuesday, Wednesday: 10am – 7pm
Thursday, Friday: 10am – 8pm
Saturday: 9am – 6pm
Sunday: 10am – 6pm
Location
13 Battersea Square
Battersea
London
SW11 3RA