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Welcome to Chalk Hair by Malikah Ali, a relaxed luxury salon in the heart of Brighton’s Fiveways area, specialising in beautiful hair, signature bouncy blow-dries, professional makeup, and modern bridal beauty.

At Chalk Hair, we want every client to feel comfortable, confident, and genuinely looked after from the moment they walk through the door. Our salon team specialises in expert colour, precision cutting, healthy glossy hair, and beautifully wearable styles that feel modern, soft, and completely personal to you.

We are especially known as the home of the bouncy blow-dry. Founder Malikah Ali has specialised in this signature style for many years, becoming recognised across Sussex and beyond for creating full, glossy, long-lasting blow-dries that make clients feel effortlessly polished and confident.

Her blow-dries became so in demand that they earned her a position at a prestigious blow-dry bar in Knightsbridge, where she refined her craft at the highest level, worked with a diverse clientele, and expanded her skills and creative expertise even further. That experience, combined with her original passion for beautiful, wearable hair, is at the heart of everything she brings to Chalk today.

Malikah has always wanted to create a luxury salon space of her own — somewhere people can come not just for a blow-dry, but for the best bouncy blow-dry. Chalk Hair is that space: elevated, welcoming, and focused on making every client leave feeling like the best version of themselves.

Alongside this, Malikah is also known for soft, glamorous makeup and bridal hair and makeup services. Her signature style enhances natural beauty - polished skin, effortless hair, and looks that still feel completely you. She travels across the UK for weddings, providing bridal hair and makeup for brides and bridal parties at venues nationwide.

Whether you’re visiting for a fresh colour, a luxury blow-dry before an event, professional makeup, or your full wedding morning glam, our focus is always on creating beautiful results in a calm, welcoming environment.

Based in Brighton’s popular Fiveways area, Chalk Hair by Malikah Ali has become a trusted destination for clients across Brighton & Hove looking for luxury hair and beauty with a personal touch.

Beautiful Hair. The Home of the Bouncy Blow-Dry. Bridal Beauty That Feels Like You.

We can’t wait to welcome you into the salon.

Luxury Hair, Makeup & Bridal Beauty in Brighton Fiveways

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