About Us

Warm welcomes and beautiful hair

Maison Belle is a small, independent salon in Ipswich built on good conversation, genuine expertise and a love of making people feel like the best version of themselves.

The light, welcoming interior of Maison Belle salon in Ipswich
Reception and styling products at Maison Belle

Our story

A salon with a big heart

Maison Belle began with a simple idea: create a salon where clients are never rushed, where the advice is honest and where everyone leaves feeling a little lighter. After more than a decade behind the chair in London and Suffolk, founder Isabelle opened the doors on a quiet Ipswich street and filled the space with warm light, soft music and plants.

We've grown gently ever since — adding a colour specialist, a beauty therapist and a nail technician — but the feeling has stayed the same. Whether you're here for a quick trim or a full wedding-day transformation, you'll get the same care, attention and proper cup of tea.

We believe great hair and beauty should be sustainable, too. That's why we use low-ammonia colour, refillable products and recyclable foils wherever we can, without ever compromising on results.

12+

Years of experience

4

Specialist team members

100%

Consultation-led

Our ethos

What we stand for

Care first

We put your hair's health and your comfort ahead of any trend or quick sale.

Real expertise

Ongoing training with leading brands keeps our skills sharp and our advice current.

Kinder beauty

Low-ammonia colour, refillable products and thoughtful choices where it matters.

A proper welcome

No judgement, no pressure — just a friendly, inclusive space where you can relax.

Meet the team

The people behind Maison Belle

A close-knit team of specialists who genuinely love what they do.

Isabelle Laurent, Founder and Master Stylist at Maison Belle

Isabelle Laurent

Founder & Master Stylist

Isabelle has 15 years behind the chair and a gift for precision cutting and effortless blondes.

Precision cutting Blondes
Grace Bennett, Senior Colour Specialist at Maison Belle

Grace Bennett

Senior Colour Specialist

Grace is our balayage and corrective-colour queen, obsessed with a seamless, lived-in blend.

Balayage Foils
Mia Thompson, Beauty and Lash Artist at Maison Belle

Mia Thompson

Beauty & Lash Artist

Mia looks after our lash, brow and facial clients with a gentle, meticulous touch.

Lashes Facials
Chloe Davies, Nail Technician at Maison Belle

Chloe Davies

Nail Technician

Chloe creates flawless gel manicures and bespoke nail art that lasts and lasts.

Gel nails Nail art

Come and say hello

We'd love to welcome you to the salon. Book online or give us a call — we're happy to help.