Alternative Hairdressing

Alternative Hairdressing is a hair salon in Birkirkara, one of Malta's largest towns, on Triq l-Imsida, the main road that links the town with Msida. It is listed in our directory of hairdressers in Malta, and it is a practical choice for residents of the central area, as well as for visitors who are staying nearby for longer than a short break.

The salon's own story is one of growth. What began as an internship turned into a steadily growing business that caters for all types of hair care, from the routine haircut to hair treatments and colour. The whole journey is one where passion and technique meet, and that blend of enthusiasm and skill is what the salon is built on.

What the salon offers

The core of the business is everyday hairdressing. Haircuts, hair treatments and colours are all part of the menu, and the stated aim is to meet and exceed what each client expects. If you are visiting from the UK, a treatment is a sensible way to repair hair after a week of sun, sea salt and chlorine, while colour services can refresh a look before a wedding or a night out.

The website does not publish a price list or a detailed service menu, so it is worth explaining exactly what you have in mind when you enquire. Describe your hair type, the length you want to keep and any colour history, so the salon can suggest how long the appointment will take and what to plan for. Bringing a photograph of the look you like is another simple way to help.

Weddings, fashion shows and on-set work

Beyond the chair, the team takes on styling for special projects, and the website highlights fashion shows, on-set work and weddings. That experience matters for anyone planning hair for a ceremony in Malta, because event styling needs timing, calm and a plan for the whole day, not only a good cut.

If you are arranging a wedding on the island, our directory includes Alistair Floral Design for flowers, only a short distance from the salon, and AldoPics photography studio for photography.

Training, new ideas and a thrift section

The salon puts its approach down to years of training, past student internships and a motto that lets the whole team look outside the box. In practice that means colleagues are encouraged to propose new ideas and set trends rather than repeating a fixed formula, which can suit clients who want something less ordinary than a standard cut. For visitors, that makes the salon a good choice if you would like a stylist to talk through ideas before the scissors come out.

The website also has a thrift section alongside its pages for the story, events and contact details, which shows that the business is interested in more than hairdressing alone. Ask the salon what the thrift section involves, since the site gives no detail beyond its name.

Opening hours and finding the salon

Alternative Hairdressing is at 44A Triq l-Imsida, Birkirkara BKR 2012. It opens from 9am to 6pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday, and is closed on Sunday and Monday, so plan around that if you are on a short trip.

Nearby businesses in our directory include Apex Dental, a dental practice, and Antes Insurance Brokers Limited. To explore further, see our guides to things to do in Malta, the Valletta guide and the Malta weather guide, and our where to stay in Malta page for choosing a base.

If you are moving to the island, our Malta relocation guide explains the practical side of settling in. To ask Alternative Hairdressing a question, use the VisitMalta.co.uk enquiry form on this page and we will pass your message to the salon.