La Patrona

Modern chic salon interior at Zulu Bonita, London, England, GB featuring stylish seating and elegant decor.

Zulu Bonita

Hair Salon

Based on 245 outstanding reviews from clients

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Smooth, sleek hair after a professional straightening treatment in London, England, GB

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A skilled stylist in a brown apron carefully braids a client's hair in a modern salon in London, England, GB.

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Soft, wavy balayage hair with warm highlights in a modern salon in London, England, GB

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The cut and finish services offered by Mbali leave clients feeling rejuvenated and confident, with many praising her unmatched skill in handling various hair textures. Visitors also appreciate the nourishing scalp massage and the welcoming experience at Zulu Bonita, where attention to detail and quality products are consistently highlighted.

A professional and pampering experience from start to finish. The salon is a gorgeous, tranquil environment. My hair was treated with much needed TLC. Staff were welcoming and highly skilled.

Thank you for sharing such a lovely recommendation! We're delighted you felt both welcomed and looked after during your visit. Looking forward to seeing you again soon.

A very warm and friendly yet professional welcome and experience awaits you. Go and enjoy it for yourself - I’m not gatekeeping this one.

Thank you so much for sharing your experience, it's wonderful to hear you appreciated the professionalism and our clean space. We'd love to welcome you in again anytime!

Amazing service, clean environment and on point professionalism.

We're thrilled you had such a great visit and that Mbali could share her knowledge with you. Looking forward to seeing you again soon for your next Hair and Scalp Therapy Blowdry!

Great experience as always!! Mbali was very informative and taught me a lot about my hair

We're so glad you enjoyed your cut and the head massage, and it's great to hear our salon atmosphere stood out too. Thanks so much for recommending us. We'd love to welcome you back soon.

Such a great hairdresser. The head massage was unreal and combing was so gentle. Love the cut. The salon so beautiful and offer really nice drinks. Recommend !

We’re delighted to hear you loved both our customer service and your flat iron results. Hope to welcome you back for your next style soon!

Amazing customer service and even better hair styling results 👏🏾

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Revitalize your look with a precision cut and expert finish designed just for you. Experience a tailored haircut that enhances your unique style, complemented by a polished finish for a sleek and tidy outcome. This service is perfect for anyone desiring a clean, well-groomed appearance and a boost of confidence. Our skilled team specializes in all hair types, including curly, wavy, and coily cuts from 3a to 4c, ensuring you leave feeling your absolute best.

Cut & Finish Services

Choose this if you naturaly have straight or wavy hair textures for your Cut & Finish Services.

Straight or Wavy

Choose this if you have naturally coily hair.

Coily 4a-4c

Choose this option if you have naturally curly or textured hair and want a cut tailored to your curl pattern.

Curly 3a -3c

Whether you are going from long to short or want a drastic change to your haircut.

Cut & Finish Restyle

Short Cut (Above Ear)

Cut Add On

Experience smooth, sleek hair with a professional styling service that enhances your natural shine. This treatment uses expert heat techniques to achieve a soft, straight finish while maintaining movement and body. Perfect for those looking to refresh their look with a polished, frizz-free result.

Silk Press

Transform your look with a sleek, polished finish that exudes sophistication. Our professional hair straightening service utilises a flat iron to smooth and refine your locks, giving you that desirable shine. Whether you want this as a standalone treatment for clean hair or as an enhancement to your standard blowdry, we ensure your hair looks its absolute best. Experience the confidence of beautifully straight hair, tailored just for you.

Flat Iron

Our Wash and Cornrow service delivers a clean, polished, and protective style tailored entirely to your personal aesthetic. The experience starts with a revitalizing wash and condition to deeply cleanse your scalp and hydrate your hair, creating the perfect foundation for crisp braid work. Choose from several options to suit your desired look, ranging from classic 1 to 5 lines, detailed 6 to 10 lines, intricate 11 to 16 lines, or elaborate sets of 17 to 25 lines.

Custom patterns can also be integrated so you can express your unique personality and creativity. When you are ready for a reset, you can book our gentle removal service to safely undo your cornrows while preserving your length and maintaining overall hair health.

Wash and Cornrow / Canerow

1-5 Lines

6-10 Lines

11-16 Lines

17-25 Lines

Removal

Our Wash and Cornrow service delivers a sleek, protective style for your natural hair tailored to your personal aesthetic. The experience starts with a revitalizing wash and condition to deeply cleanse your scalp and hydrate your hair, creating the perfect foundation for crisp braid work.

This service focuses on a classic 6 to 10 line option, giving you a clean, defined look that balances elegance with low maintenance. Custom patterns can also be integrated so you can express your unique personality and creativity. When you are ready for a reset, you can book our gentle removal service to safely undo your cornrows while preserving your length and maintaining overall hair health.

Hydrating Steam

Hydrate and Cornrow / Canerow

Elevate your look with a beautifully styled updo or sleek bun that suits any occasion. Whether you are preparing for a special event or simply want a polished finish, this service offers expertly arranged hair to complement your style and personality. 

Mbali Mthembu

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Services

Cut & Finish Services

20 min - 1 hr, 30 min

Silk Press

2 hr

Flat Iron

20 min

Wash and Cornrow / Canerow

15 min - 2 hr

Hydrate and Cornrow / Canerow

1 hr, 45 min • 2 services

Hair Up

1 hr, 30 min

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About

Works at

About

Services

Cut & Finish Services

20 min - 1 hr, 30 min

Silk Press

2 hr

Flat Iron

20 min

Wash and Cornrow / Canerow

15 min - 2 hr

Hydrate and Cornrow / Canerow

1 hr, 45 min • 2 services

Hair Up

1 hr, 30 min

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