WE asked readers for recommendations on the best hairdresser or barber in or near Hexham.

Here's what they said.

1 Whispers Hair Studio, Hexham

Louise Lightfoot said: "Whispers are fantastic. Lovely relaxed atmosphere and the ladies are just fab."

Jackie Ord Wright, Michelle Scott and Maureen Simpson also recommended Whispers.

2 Jason Gerard, Hexham

Jenn Hogg, Nici Dodd, Joan Bradley and Charlotte Askell all nominated Jason Gerard.

3 Capelli Hair Design, Corbridge

Hexham Courant: Jo Anderson was recommended by readersJo Anderson was recommended by readers (Image: Google Street View)

Jayne Proud and Mandy Smith nominated Capelli.

4 Acomb Hair Salon, Acomb

Paula Cram and Angie Wanless suggested Acomb Hair Salon.

5 Hair by Mantra, Hexham

Ross Macdonald nominated Hair by Mantra.

Rachael Hadden said: "Hair by Mantra definitely."

Hexham Courant: Readers recommended Hair by Mantra in HexhamReaders recommended Hair by Mantra in Hexham (Image: Pixabay/Canva)

6 Salon 25, Haltwhistle

Deborah Ann O'Neill said she 'wouldn’t go anywhere else'.

7 The Hairdressers, Hexham

Katie Carrick and Chloe Dobie nominated The Hairdressers Hexham.

8 Studio 19, Hexham

Jennie Wright said: "Trish at Studio 19. Amazing hairdresser but much more than that. I suffer with anxiety as well as a scalp condition and she put me totally at ease."

9 Jo Anderson, Hexham

Eileen O'Donovan Robinson said: "Jo Anderson Hair Design is the most welcoming, friendly hair salon I have visited. Big shout out to Lynsey Robson, my hairdresser, to Jo and John who lead this happy team."

Elizabeth Ross said: "I don't think the hairdressers as a business can be the best. The individual hairdressers and stylists can. I recommend Lynsey Robson at Jo Anderson."

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10 Saks Hair Hexham

Maria Eleanor Clark said: "Saks Hexham is always my go-to. All staff are absolutely lovely, Emma Brown is a hair wizard."

Hazel Wain said: "Saks Hexham. Been a regular for 20 plus years, and wouldn't go anywhere else."

Also nominated were Antonio's Hair and Beauty, Transcend Hexham, Hares Barbers, John Gerard, Le Petit Salon, Zanzi's Turkish Barber, Salon Ruelle, Secret Salon and C.K.Hair Design in Stocksfield.

Donna Louise Lytollis Charlie said: "C.K.Hair Design in Stocksfield without a doubt, no other place I’d go." 

Marcia Monnelly said: "The Secret Salon, Sarah is fabulous."