beauty salons in Lothians

An experienced team dedicated to helping you look and feel your best at Diamond Hair by Oana, Edinburgh. This hair studio is dedicated to high-end transformations and precision hair care. Specialising in bespoke hair colouring techniques, this studio is established as a chic and creative sanctuary for those seeking editorial-standard results

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-positioned on a major thoroughfare, close to plenty of public transport options. It is just a short 5-minute walk from South Gyle train station or a quick trip from the Gyle Centre tram stop. Numerous main bus routes also stop right outside on St John's Road, making it incredibly accessible.

The team:

Oana’s expertise lies in her technical mastery of complex hair goals - whether it’s achieving the perfect seamless balayage or bespoke technical colouring. Her attentive care and professional integrity ensure that every treatment is tailored to maintain hair health while achieving a flawless, diamond-standard finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly and modern setting
• Specialises in: Professional cuts, colouring, styling and treatment.
• The extra touches: Oana’s commitment to education; her background with top international academies means she brings the latest global trends and healthiest techniques directly to her clients.

Refresh your look at Beauty Headquarters Edinburgh, the city centre salon ready and waiting to primp and polish your nails, skin, eyebrows and eyelashes.

Having opened its doors in autumn 2018, the sparkling new salon is a cosy haven for all kinds of beauty treatments, with its light and fresh-faced decor creating a relaxing setting for a little bit of pampering.

Home to a powerhouse of qualified professionals with more than 10 years of experience behind them, together with a product list including Gel Bottle and Dermalogica, this salon offers a recipe for success.

The rich collection of services includes nail extensions, deluxe massages, eye enhancements, waxing and facials, so you'll be spoilt for choice and sure to find the results you desire.

Ideally based 5 minutes from Princes Street in the centre of Edinburgh, with parking nearby, there's nothing stopping from you sitting back for a moment of indulgence at Beauty Headquarters.

Peter James Scalp & Hair Clinic is a premium and reputable hair salon located in Haymarket, Edinburgh.

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket train station is a short walk away.

The team:

All the stylists have a wealth of experience in all things hair and are friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Hair (Blonde specialists)
• Brands and products used: Wella, System Proffesional, Sebastian,K18, GHD
• Extra touches: Salon dogs

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Angela Carr Hairdressing, a self employed stylist based within Connolly Hair salon in The New Town area of Edinburgh, With a wealth of experience i will provide an excellent service at affordable prices in a warm inviting salon

An experienced colourist who specialises in hair treatments including Low Maintenance Balayage, Grey Blending or Root touch up, Keratin Smoothing treatments, Face Framing Highlights with Bouncy Blow drys and much more!

Not sure whats for you, not a problem just send me a message or book consultation.

Nearest public transport:
Located just minutes from the city centre, the salon is well-connected by bus and Edinburgh Central train station is just an 15minute walk away.

The team:
Angela has over 30 years of experience in the hair industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Luxurious, relaxed, friendly, warm.
• Specialises in: Balayage and hair colouring.
• Brands and products used: Redken, Olaplex, Pureology, Kerastraight.
• The extra touches: Refreshments such as tea, coffee and soft drinks are available for clients.

Bring your visions to reality and transform your fingertips into miniature masterpieces with Glamorous Desire, Edinburgh. This chic and lively neverending candy shop of polishes will tend to your talons with à la mode manicures and precision pedicures. These talented technicians specialise in nail art that dazzles and delights; from glamourous glitter patterns and delicate floral motifs to bold, vibrant expressions and psychedelic patterns with a whimsical edge. Whatever you desire this dream team will primp, preen, polish and pamper to to create a look that's as unique as you are. So, step into a cosy world of colour and creativity with Glamorous Desire, where dreams are painted and confidence is unleashed.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is just a 20-minute walk away, take a moment for yourself at Glamorous Desire today. You can also find paid parking close by,

The team:

The glamour gurus will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: All types of nails, from bright and dynamic to classy and chic.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

For a total hair refresh look no further than Ginger & Co hair salon in Newhaven, Edinburgh. This warm and welcoming salon offers a range of hair services including balayage, highlights and Wella hair treatments.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well-connected by bus.

The team:
Chloe has 9 years of experience in the hairdressing industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, friendly, cosy.
• Specialises in: Hair colour and extensions.
• Brands and products used: Ghd, Wella.
• The extra touches: The salon is child and pet friendly.

please note that any same day booking that are missed or cancelled on the day can be fully chargeable.

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Lovella Beauty is a comprehensive beauty and aesthetics clinic located on Leith Walk, specialising in a diverse range of treatments from waxing and lashes to advanced IPL and relaxing massages. This modern and welcoming salon provides a one-stop destination for all your grooming and skincare needs, ensuring high-quality results in a professional setting.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic is exceptionally easy to reach, situated just a 1-minute walk from the Balfour Street Tram Stop. It is also perfectly positioned on a major bus corridor, with frequent services (including the 7, 10, 14, 16, and 22) stopping almost directly outside, providing seamless links to Edinburgh city centre and the Shore.

The team:

Lead specialist Anne is a highly experienced professional dedicated to providing a bespoke and comfortable experience for every client. She combines technical expertise with a friendly approach to ensure that every treatment, whether it's a precision wax or an advanced facial, is tailored to your specific needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, clean, and friendly.
• Specialises in: A wide array of services including IPL Hair Removal, Lash Enhancements, Facials, and Therapeutic Massages.

Welcome to Salon Studios - Alex In Wonderland, a hair salon in Edinburgh. Alex offers hair treatments such as haircuts, colouring and blow-drying with an astonishing style and finish which will leave you ready to take on the day!

Nearest public transport:

South Gyle station is a 20-minute walk away.

The team:

Alex has over 18 years in the hairdressing industry, yet they ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A friendly, relaxed salon that feels fresh, airy and undeniably high-end.
• Specialises in: Transforming not just hair, but how people feel. One cut, colour and style at a time!

Break out of any style rut with a trip to Leith's Fundamental Salon.

A fresh, vibrant take on the traditional salon experience, this urban styled hairdressers brings you a full Wella colour and unisex styling fit for any preference.

Founded in 2019, options cover detailed updos, stylised blow drys for restored shape and volume as well as an assortment of carefully matched colour techniques..

Set in the centre of Leith, Fundamental Salon is not only reachable by bus or car, five minute walk from the tram stop on leith walk.

Welcome to Hair by Chloe, conveniently located in Abbeyhill in the vibrant city of Edinburgh. They specialise in hair services that enhance your natural beauty. The friendly team offers a wide range of services, including cut and blow dry, highlights, balayage, hair colouring, nourishing hair treatments, and transformative hair extensions, ensuring that you leave with a stunning look that perfectly suits your style and personality.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

The team is dedicated to providing exceptional hair services, ensuring a warm and welcoming atmosphere for every client.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly and relaxing.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Situated within the iconic Custom House building in Leith you'll find Glo Holistic Beauty.

Glo Holistic Beauty Therapy offers a wide range of treatments including reflexology, Indian head , bamboo, remedial and luxurious massages with hot stones to de-stress, increase vitality and bring your body back to balance.

We have treatments that nourish and revitalize your skin using Dermalogica professional products and non surgical facials using the latest Caci Synergy Machine.

We offer manicures and pedicures to make you feel totally pampered, as well as the day to day essentials such as waxing, lash lifts, brow lamination and many other treatments that are listed on my website.

As a highly qualified beauty therapist, with a long and loyal client list, I want nothing more than to provide my clients with a professional service using premium products.

You can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome and you will leave relaxed and rejuvenated.

"Glo will make you glow"

Nearest public transport:
There are several bus stops nearby with buses going to Edinburgh city centre.

The team:
The staff at Glo Holistic Beauty are fully qualified with an Higher National Certificate and a Higher National Diploma in Beauty Therapy and have over 10 years experience within the beauty and holistic therapy industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, professional.
• Specialises in: Skin treatments, nails, waxing, brows and lashes.
• Brands and products used: Dermalogica, Caci, Jessica.
• The extra touches: The salon uses cruelty-free products in its treatments.

Head on over to CM Hairdressing & Hair Academy, Leith. Small, friendly, and welcoming, CM Hairdressing is your go-to salon in Leith for expert cuts, styling, and a personal touch. This urban oasis is designed with a classic, modern touch, combining a contemporary design with comfort. The backdrop of polished floors, monochromatic walls and featured black leather chairs creates an ambience that fuses sophistication with style. With a bespoke combination of fresh fades, creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes, this smooth operator is experienced and knowledgeable, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your desired look. Relax, refresh, and leave feeling your best!

Nearest public transport:

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

The team:

This scissors scholar believes that grooming is an essential part of self-care and strives to create an environment where their customers can feel calm, comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• The extra touches: You can choose from a range of complimentary refreshments, a thoughtful touch that makes every visit feel like a laid-back escape. It’s all about keeping you comfortable while you get freshened up.

Bijou Hair, located in Leith in Edinburgh, offers a unique, intimate and friendly atmosphere, ideal for being pampered. Offering treatments ranging from hair colouring to Brazilian blow drys, the professional hairstylists will match your every needs using their extensive experience and skills, leaving you looking and feeling fabulous.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is very well-connected by bus and there is a bus stop just outside.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional, cosy.
• Specialises in: Haircuts and colouring.
• Brands and products used: K18, Moroccan Oil, Evo, Cloud Nine, Colour wow.
• The extra touches: The salon uses vegan, natural and cruelty-free products.

MP Beauty Esthetic Clinic in Leith is a beauty salon offering a range of treatments, including Henna brows, manicures, facial waxing, and more.

Nearest public transport:
St Anthony street bus stop.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, fresh and friendly venue.
• Specialises in: Nails and brows.
• Brands and products used: BrowXenna, Semilac, Indigo.

Situated in Edinburgh's tranquil Portobello area, Soho Make Up, Hair & Beauty Bar is a sleek, city style nail bar and beauty salon, specialising in head to toe makeovers.

Established in early 2018, this spacious salon boasts four nail bars, four makeup stations and two private rooms dedicated to tanning and hair removal. Bright and airy, Soho is staffed by a friendly team of experienced nail, waxing, makeup and threading technicians, each specialising in their own field. Among the impressive menu of treatments on offer you'll find LVL's eye-opening lash lift, the 7 step HD brow treatment, express waxing packages and both gel polish and overlays for natural nails alongside acrylics with optional nail art.

Open Tuesday through Saturday with late nights on Thursdays, Soho's is wheelchair accessible, has plenty of on-street parking close by and is situated along the 42/44 bus route. Free consultations and refreshments are available with every service, including a glass of Prosecco for over 18s.

Located in the heart of the Brunsfield area of Edinburgh within Beauty Essentials Spa, BE Aesthetics offers a relaxing, boutique-style escape designed for comfort and luxury. They specialise in enhancing natural beauty within a calm, welcoming space that blends modern elegance with a true spa feel. With nearby parking spaces and excellent public transport links, visiting them is easy and convenient. Every appointment is designed to feel personal, professional and effortlessly relaxing.

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

The only Nora Bode salon in Edinbugh! At LuminOxy, you can experience the power of Nora Bode advanced OXY facial therapies — innovative treatments trusted by top aesthetic clinics worldwide. Gentle yet highly effective, OXY facials exfoliate the skin with a precision-controlled diamond tip, while pulsed oxygen pressure infuses active ingredients deep into the skin. The result? Immediate radiance, improved hydration, firmer texture and long-lasting rejuvenation.

Nearest public transport:

Shandwick Place (Stop SB) bus stop is just 4-minute away. There is also free parking but must be pre-booked..

The team:

With extensive knowledge in advanced skin care, Tania offers each client a personal OXY facial experience, combining precision, care and the latest technology to achieve visible, long-lasting results.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, relaxing and professional.
• Specialises in: Advanced OXY facials.

Step into a haven of handsomeness at RYZN Barbers & Grooming, Musselburgh, where the clippers are always buzzing, and the banter is as fresh as the cuts. Nestled in the heart of the city, this is a sleek haven for style enthusiasts. With its bold teal walls and oversized mirrors that stretch nearly floor-to-ceiling, the space feels as expansive as it is inviting. Clean lines and minimalist décor set the tone, whilst subtle industrial touches, such as matte black fixtures and polished floors, add an urban edge. Specialising in everything from smashing shaves, fresh fades and the classic short, back and sides, these smooth operators are experienced and knowledgeable. RYZN Barbers & Grooming isn't just a place for a haircut, it's a destination for style and a good time. This is the sign you've been looking for to get fade!

Nearest public transport:

Musselburgh station is approximately a half-hour walk away. Plenty of free and paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

The barbers are masters of their craft and they know exactly how to bring out the best in every client; just like beards, they don't take long to grow on you!

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• Brands and products used: They have a strong focus on using natural products, ensuring that this salon blends ethics seamlessly in every treatment.
• The extra touches: Hindi and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Paige Conner Hairdressing is a stylish, contemporary salon located on the iconic Broughton Street in Edinburgh, specialising in premium hair services. This welcoming studio offers a full range of creative hair solutions, from precision cutting and expert styling to bespoke colouring, all delivered in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is exceptionally well-connected, situated just a 5-minute walk from Picardy Place Tram Stop and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Station. It is also moments away from major bus routes serving York Place and Leith Street, making it easily accessible from all parts of the city.

The team:

Paige and her team are highly skilled stylists dedicated to providing a personalised and professional experience for every client. They combine creative flair with technical expertise to ensure you leave the salon with a look that perfectly suits your personality and lifestyle.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, trendy, and incredibly welcoming.
• Specialises in: Expert Hair Styling, creative colouring, and high-quality hair care.

Mo’s Sharp Style Barber is a modern barbershop that blends precision, style, and comfort. Known for sharp fades, clean cuts, and fresh grooming, we provide an experience that goes beyond the chair. Our focus is on delivering confidence with every cut, offering both classic and contemporary styles tailored 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:

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: vibrant, modern and friendly
• Specialises in: cuts
• The extra touches: paid parking available, free refreshments, staff speaks Arabic and Kurdish fluently