Blow salon opens new Dublin outlet on UCD campus

Blow has opened its fourth location in Dublin, with the latest outlet situated on the UCD campus in Belfield.

The salon brand was founded by Noelle McCarthy in 2002, with the aim of providing hair services to clients outside of regular working hours. It began operating early in the morning so busy professionals could get to the salon before the office, and it also opened later in the evenings and on Sundays.

With the first Blow opening on Baggot Street, its outlets are now located on Leeson Street, the InterContinental Hotel in Ballsbridge and in the Dunnes Stores flagship branch on Henry Street.

Situated in UCD’s Ashfield Residence at Roebuck Castle, the new Blow is offering a range of the brand’s specialities, such as the blow-dry bar, hair extensions, the Brazilian Blowout, colouring and cutting. Beauty treatments are also available, including make-up, nails, lashes, tanning, facials and massage

According to McCarthy, the business has overcome the challenges of Covid-19 with the help of its loyal clients.

“After almost 20 years in business, our clients are like family,” she said. “Heart and friendship are at the core of our business, and the single most important thing that helped us get through Covid was our clients’ support.

“Thankfully, we’ve never been busier. We now see the daughters of the young women of 2002, who first showed faith in my vision of a Blow that delivered style when and how they wanted.”