The gorgeous salon is bright and welcoming and sits in the heart of the village on George Street - a little oasis of calm within hopping distance of the buzz of the city. The three hairdressing stations have been imported from Italy and not only look fabulous, but are supremely comfortable... forget nipping in to Freddie's for a short back and sides, and relax into your hair appointment with a shampoo and scalp masssage and perhaps a little espresso - all part of the service.

The back of the salon is home to a cosy little purpose built treatment room where you can experience everything from back cleansing, massages, detox facials, hair removal (don't be shy now!) and even hypnotherapy. All of Spruce's staff are incredibly experienced which means you can discuss your individual manly or womanly needs with people in the know... within reason of course! Take along your shaving troubles, problem skin or bad hair days, or just treat yourself to a massage or three.

To complement the expert attention that will be lavished upon you, you can also pick up some of the best quality products to take home with you including those from Decléor, Refinery and, exclusively in Brighton, Dr LeWinn's, Sebastian Hair Care, Bumble and bumble and Australian Body Care.

Spruce is headed up by top international stylist Johan van der Merwe who has a wealth of experience and although not one to name-drop, if he's good enough for Dennis Quaid then he's good enough for me! His aim was to create a salon where discerning men and women would leave looking good and feeling great... We'll let you be the judge, but we think he's cracked it!