beauty salons near Essex Road, London

FOUND is a modern unisex hair and beauty destination in the heart of Islington.

Found is designed as a calm, welcoming space where great hair, beauty and self-care come together. We specialise in natural, confidence-boosting treatments delivered by experienced professionals who believe beauty should feel effortless, inclusive and personal.

Whether you’re visiting for a haircut, colour, brows, lashes or grooming, our focus is simple: exceptional service, thoughtful attention to detail, and helping you leave feeling like the best version of yourself.

Your space, found.

Nearest public transport:

FOUND is conveniently located on Essex Road in Islington, with excellent transport links across London.

We’re just a short walk from Essex Road Station and within easy reach of Angel, Highbury & Islington, and Canonbury stations. Several bus routes stop nearby, making us easily accessible whether you’re travelling locally or from further afield.

The team:

Together with their skills, experience and a great eye for detail, this talented team aim to have you looking and feeling your best.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Chic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hair, beauty and barbering.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible. English and Arabic are spoken fluently at the venue.

Welcome to Agbeautylondon, a home-based retreat nestled along Upper Street in Islington; this is a sanctuary for those seeking solace from the stresses of modern life. Step in and experience the soothing scents wafting through the air, creating a tranquil ambience that'll instantly put you at ease as you forget about the outside world and indulge in some well-deserved self-care.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

With their years of experience, this solo lash specialist is committed to providing an exceptional experience, ensuring that each visit to the retreat is a journey into relaxation, vitality, and empowerment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional, and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Precision lash enhancements, tailored extensions, and bespoke eye-defining treatments designed to complement your natural beauty.

Welcome to Enhance, based in Islington, London. Beauty specialists provide treatments such as facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, massages and other aesthetic services, injections,laser hair removal,leaving you looking more beautiful than ever.

Nearest public transport: The venue is based on Essex road, only a 10-minute walk from Angel tube station, with local bus, stops nearby.

The Team: They have 11 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Relaxing, friendly and warm. Specialises in: Facials, manicures, waxing, pedicure, threading and laser hair removal. Brands and products used: Murad and MDK.

Pay a visit to Beauty by Mariea in Islington for innovative and high-quality lash extensions and all your PMU services. Wake up already done with bespoke Microblading or beautiful lip blush to enhance your look.

Mariea is a VTCT assessor and tutor at a leading Microblading college, she also has 10 years medical background enabling her to understand anatomy and safely offer injectable treatments

Nearest public transport:

For all your aesthetic needs, visit Beauty by Mariea today. Find her just a 10-minute walk from Canonbury and Essex Road stations.

The team:

Mariea has gained experience across the globe, having worked for many years in Beverley Hills and La Jolla, California. There, she perfected her techniques and learned new ones along the way while completing further training.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, premium and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to Pinky’s Beauty, London. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Even the grizzliest of felons can leave looking smart, sharp and sophisticated with a fresh cut and shave at Grizzly Felons in Islington.

A retro-style barbershop decked out with wooden floorboards and exposed brick, creating a cool and trendy space for you to spruce up your look, just a 5-minute walk from Essex Road Station.

From a quick trim to 'The Full Service', these beard-loving barber enthusiasts know exactly what's needed to cater to the modern man.

Stop in today for a Grizzly groom, enjoy one of the many beverages on offer and stay for the ultimate barbershop experience.

Omnia Holistic Centre is used exclusively for lash appointments only. With a discreet entrance offering a quiet, private treatment environment focused on comfort, precision and results.

Why We Love The Venue:

• A quiet, private and calming treatment space designed for focused, one-to-one lash appointments.

Specialises in:

• Professional lash extensions, including Natural/Classic and Russian/American Volume with an emphasis on precision, comfort and long-term lash health.

Brands /Products used:

• NovaLash
• London Lash

Lash extensions and adhesive are pharmaceutical grade, vegan, animal cruelty free, instantly water-proof, flexible, oil-resistant and sweat-proof.

The Extra Touches:

All fans are hand-made in studio by an advanced NovaLash Stylist, allowing full control over weight, density and finish for each individual client. Also we are the only NovaLash studio in London.

Brows Next Door is an independent beauty brand situated in the heart and prime location of Upper Street, Islington, which offers a range of bespoke beauty packages, facial waxing, brow and lash tinting, and many more.

Nearest public transport: Angel, Highbury & Islington, and Essex Road stations are all around a 10-minute walk away, servicing the tube, overground, and railway. Bus stops can be found nearby.

The team: Trained with leading brands such a Nouveau Lashes, rest assured owner and founder Lea has perfected her craft, making it the core and forefront of her business.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant and cosy beauty studio, located in Islington
• Specialises in: Brow work, LVL lashes.
• Brands and products used: Nouveau Lashes
• The extra touches: Lea started her business keeping in mind each individual’s natural beauty by enhancing what you already have.

Step into an all-in-one oasis of luxury and experience the ultimate head-to-toe rejuvenation at 22-17 Beauty. Perfectly situated at 157 Essex Road in London, this chic and comprehensive urban retreat is the neighborhood’s premier destination for total body wellness and elite aesthetic grooming. By seamlessly bringing together advanced dermal therapies, trendsetting nail design, and deeply restorative holistic rituals under one roof, the salon eliminates the need to visit multiple venues—providing a sophisticated, stress-free sanctuary where all your beauty and wellness goals are expertly realized.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-connected and easy to reach, sitting just a 3-minute stroll from Essex Road Train Station, and surrounded by central bus routes making your visit completely effortless.

The team:

The elite collective of therapists, stylists, and technicians at 22-17 Beauty are highly qualified, specialized professionals who treat personal care as a true fine art. Whether it is a master colorist mapping your new look, a dermal specialist analyzing your skin barrier, or a massage therapist releasing deep-seated muscle tension, each team member brings exceptional technical precision and a gentle touch to your session. Known for their warm hospitality and meticulous attention to detail, they ensure every treatment is entirely customized to your individual needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A modern, beautifully sleek, and calming multi-level salon environment designed to feel like a high-end luxury escape.
• Specialises in: Trending head spa treatments, creative Hair styling, pristine nails, structural Lashes, target-driven Facials, and deeply therapeutic Massages.
• The extra touches: We love how this venue serves as the ultimate, modern one-stop destination for comprehensive Beauty and self-care. From an indulgent, viral-style Japanese head spa routine to high-performance grooming essentials, everything is executed using premium products and advanced techniques. Plus, its incredible under-five-minute proximity to local transit links ensures your path to total relaxation is completely seamless.

Jenelle Thompson Hair, located within the iconic Giovanni’s on Upper Street, has over 25 years of expertise in this vibrant and stylish location. With a career spanning work with celebrity clients, editorial shoots, and fashion shows, they specialise in delivering bespoke hair services tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

SKAF Health & Beauty

A professional massage and beauty studio specialising in facial and body treatments designed to relax, restore, and enhance your natural glow.

We offer personalised facial massage and body massage to help relieve stress, improve skin condition, and promote overall wellbeing in a clean, calm, and welcoming environment.

✨ Facial massage for glowing, healthy skin

✨ Body massage to relieve tension and stress

✨ Clean, hygienic, and relaxing atmosphere

Take time for yourself—book your appointment today and feel the difference 💖

Welcome to Nails - By Anastasia At Athena Salons, London. Pamper yourself with a manicure and pedicure. Their pedicure and manicure services in Islington include nail trimming, filing, and sculpting, as well as a relaxing massage. They also offer tips to improve your nail health. Using sanitised tools and premium products, they cater to all skin types. From shaping and buffing to nail extensions and creative nail art, they’ve got you covered. If you have a specific look in mind, they’ll work with you to make it happen and provide advice to keep your nails fresh and healthy.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

Anastasia is a nail perfectionist with a reputation for being incredibly attentive. Known for her precision, whether she’s sculpting the perfect nail shape or applying intricate art, she works alongside the wider Athena team to provide a full-circle beauty experience. Clients rave about her ability to listen to exactly what they want and deliver a finish that is clean, durable, and tailored to their personal style.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, welcoming, and pristinely clean. The salon manages to feel both professional and homely, making it the perfect spot to switch off.
• Specialises in: A premium range of nail services, from classic manicures and pedicures to high-strength extensions and creative nail art.
• The extra touches: The venue is fully wheelchair accessible, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming experience for all clients. Plus, with paid parking available nearby and excellent public transport links, it’s a zero-stress destination for your next self-care session.

"HAIR THAT FITS YOU, NOT TRENDS"

Welcome to Joe Franciosa, nestled within GIOVANNI Hair & Beauty in the heart of Islington Upper Street, London. Joe is a true legend in the world of hairdressing, boasting an illustrious 40-year career, whose mission is to craft bespoke haircuts and styles that seamlessly harmonise with your unique face shape and lifestyle. Joe understands the value of time and that your hair is an extension of your identity, effortlessly reflecting who you are, every day.

Nearest public transport:
Just a short 7-minute walk from Angel tube station, making it a breeze to reach.

The team:
Expect your appointment with Joe to be more than just a transaction – it’s a journey. Joe believes that when your hair looks good, you feel exceptional, and that sensation is what drives his passion even further.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Energetic, creative, and welcoming, providing a delightful experience for all.
• Specialises in: Designer haircuts and colouring, achieving beautifully tailored elegance.

We’re delighted to introduce ML Pro Beauty by Maja Kiprovska, a prestigious addition to the beauty scene, located within the stylish **Flanxs Hair Salon**.

Meet Maja Kiprovska

With more than 27 years as a beauty therapist based in Central London and 16 years as an International Master Educator, Maja is a powerhouse in the industry. She’s trained over 4,000 students globally.

Founded ML Beauty Academy, FLEEK Beauty & Business Magazine and created the acclaimed ML Pro Professional product line.

Her accolades speak volumes: awards like

• Lash Artist of the Year*,

• Lash Educator*, and recognitions from

Beauty Awards including

• • British Hair & Beauty Awards 2023**,

• • HBA 2022**, and more—cement Maja’s reputation as a global beauty icon.

What to Expect at ML Pro Beauty

• • Location & Venue**

Nested within the chic ambiance of **Flanx | Hair Salon Islington**, ML Pro Beauty offers a curated, professional experience right in your neighbourhood at **156 Essex Rd, N1 8LY*

• • ML Pro Beauty Highlights**

• Access to Maja’s signature treatments, including waxing, lash extensions, microblading, and bespoke beauty services, all delivered using the premium product range

• Expect a warm, expert-led experience—from precision nails,waxing to flawless lash artistry, all in an elegant, tranquil setting.

Why ML Pro Beauty Stands Out

• • Luxury Experience** Offers Maja’s award-winning expertise globally.

• • Innovative Products** all products are trusted by professionals worldwide.

• • Convenience** Top-tier beauty services now available right on Essex Road.

• • Excellence** Maja is globally recognized for mastering lash, brow, and beauty trends.

-Ready to Elevate Your Beauty Routine?

Be among the first to experience ML Pro Beauty . Transform your look with the skill and sophistication only Maja Kiprovska can deliver—right here in Islington.