Angelahiou: A Stunning Gem in the Heart of Brighton-Le-Sands
- Admin@ Beautiful Brighton
- Aug 7, 2025
- 3 min read
Updated: Sep 5, 2025
Shop 1/370 Bay Street
Tucked away on Bay Street in Brighton-Le-Sands, just a few steps from the beach, is a quietly enchanting space where transformations take place. It’s called Angelahiou, and if you’ve ever wandered past its inviting shop front, you’ll know there’s something special about it.
Owned by the gracious Angela Hioureas, this hair salon and gift boutique has been part of Brighton for nearly 30 years. That kind of longevity in a constantly shifting world? It tells you something. People don’t just come here for a haircut—they come for the care.
Angela, a colour specialist with decades of experience under her belt, has a particular talent for working her magic with colour and hair styling for weddings and special occasions. Her clients—many of whom have been returning for years—often describe her work as magical. Angela turns the impossible into reality by solving the most challenging hair colour issues, which is why her clients have been coming back for years. You can check out more of her work on Instagram.
More Than Just a Hair Salon
But here’s the thing—Angelahiou is more than a hair salon. It’s also what could be described (without too much exaggeration) as a modern-day cabinet of curiosities.
Walk inside, and you’re greeted by crystal glasses, delicate porcelain teacups from Christina Re, soft-glowing Himalayan salt lamps, elegant pieces of jewellery, and the unmistakable notes of Palm Beach candles and diffusers drifting gently through the air. Angelahiou has soul.
The atmosphere inside is calm, serene, and quietly grounding—an oasis, really. The lighting is soft, the air gently scented, and every object on display has clearly been chosen with care. You might come in for a trim or a colour, but don’t be surprised if you end up leaving with a beautifully wrapped gift too. Maybe it’s a soothing essential oil blend, a crystal, a candle, or a pair of earrings you didn’t know you needed until you saw them. It’s that kind of place.
Angela herself is, without question, the heart of it all. There’s a warmth to her that’s hard to fake. She remembers your birthday, she asks how your mum is doing—and she genuinely wants to know. There’s no rush, just honest-to-goodness connection and a quiet confidence that comes from doing what you love and doing it well.
A Unique Experience
It’s tempting to say that visiting Angelahiou feels like stepping into another world, but maybe it’s more accurate to say it feels like stepping into a better version of this one. The kind where people take their time, speak gently, and surround themselves with beauty that isn’t showy, but deeply personal.
Brighton-Le-Sands has changed over the years. New cafes, apartment blocks, a different kind of pace. And yet, through all that change, Angelahiou has remained—a constant, comforting presence on Bay Street. A reminder that good things don’t have to shout to be heard.
Why You Should Visit Angelahiou
Whether you're looking for a new style, a new colour, a colour correction, preparing for a wedding, seeking a moment of calm during a hectic week, or just want to treat yourself (or someone else) to something beautiful, Angelahiou is the place.
It’s the kind of place you’ll want to return to—not just because of how it makes you look, but because of how it makes you feel.
So, why not take a little time for yourself? You deserve it!
You can explore more of Angela’s work and the treasures inside her salon over on Instagram: @angelahiou.
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