hair and beauty in Central London, London

Body Essential Salon, located in Petticoat Square on Harrow Place, is a comprehensive hair, beauty, and wellness destination specialising in precision haircuts, professional waxing, advanced facials, and therapeutic massages. This modern and highly professional salon offers an all-encompassing menu of top-to-toe treatments, making it a perfect one-stop sanctuary for busy city professionals and local residents looking to look and feel their absolute best.

Nearest public transport:

The salon boasts exceptional transit connections, situated just a 3-minute walk from Aldgate Underground Station (Circle and Metropolitan lines) and a 4-minute walk from Aldgate East Underground Station (District and Hammersmith & City lines). It is also a convenient 6-minute walk from Liverpool Street Station (Central, Circle, Hammersmith & City, Elizabeth lines, and Overground/National Rail). Numerous major bus routes stop nearby on Middlesex Street and Bishopsgate, providing rapid links across London.

The team:

The salon floor is powered by a highly skilled and versatile team of hair stylists and beauty therapists celebrated for their technical accuracy and welcoming approach. Dedicated to staying ahead of contemporary grooming trends, each team member brings specialised expertise to their craft—whether it is an expert haircut, a gentle and efficient waxing session, a revitalising facial, or a tension-melting massage. Their collaborative focus ensures every treatment is precisely tailored to your lifestyle and aesthetic goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, contemporary, and highly professional.
• Specialises in: Precision Hair Design, Advanced Skin Facials, Deep Tissue Massages, and detailed Lash & Eyebrow Artistry.

New Awards for 2026:
•⁠ ⁠Best Hair Salon 2026 – National Winner UK & IE NBA
•⁠ ⁠Best Colour Salon 2026 – National Winner UK & IE NBA
•⁠ ⁠National Best Hairdresser 2026 – Winner UK & IE NBA
•⁠ ⁠National Most Influential 2026 – Walter Stojash, Winner UK & IE NBA

Awards for 2025:
•⁠ ⁠National Best Hair Salon of the Year 2025 – Winner UK & IE NBA
•⁠ ⁠National Best Cutting Salon 2025 – Winner UK & IE NBA

WS-Studio is a hairdressing venue located on Lupus Street in Pimlico, close to the River Thames. They offer haircuts, including signature Hot Scissors Thermo Cut, as well as a broad range of colouring and blow-drying services.

Attentive, professional, and fun, you can easily relax in this small but well-appointed salon. The experience here is all about understanding your needs, personalisation, and bringing out your confidence. This is made possible with a highly qualified and celebrated art director bringing knowledge and experience from a broad career to emphasise and affirm a look that works.

Step into indulgence at Elm's Leaf Hair and Beauty, Nine Elms’ premier destination for sophisticated hair and beauty treatments. Whether you're dreaming of sun-kissed balayage, radiant highlights, or a rejuvenating facial, our talented team is here to bring your vision to life with precision, passion, and care.

At Elm’s Leaf, beauty is more than a service — it’s an experience. Our handpicked stylists and beauty therapists are known for their artistry, attention to detail, and commitment to staying at the forefront of the latest trends and techniques.

From brow threading and lash lifts to waxing, manicures, pedicures, facials, and relaxing massages, every treatment is tailored to enhance your natural beauty and leave you feeling pampered and confident.

✨ Why our clients love us:

• Experts in balayage, highlights, hair treatments, and precision cuts
• Full range of beauty services including brow & lash treatments, waxing, nails, facials, and massages
• Premium products from Kerastase, Kevin Murphy, Olaplex, L'Oréal, and Wella
• Complimentary refreshments and a calm, welcoming atmosphere

📍 Just a 2-minute walk from Nine Elms Station, Elm’s Leaf offers an elegant retreat where style and self-care go hand in hand.

Treat yourself to the luxury you deserve — because at Elm’s Leaf, every detail is designed around you.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Merit Wellbeing & Laser Centre, London, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are, it;'s the pinnacle of cutting-edge beauty and aesthetic innovation. Here, beauty and technology converge to offer transformative experiences that improve both appearance and confidence. Perfect, for lovers of everything and anything beauty-related, if you're looking to be primped, preened, polished and pampered, then go ahead and spoil yourself with a trip to Merit Wellbeing & Laser Centre.

Nearest public transport:

Edgware Road station is only a 9-minute stroll away.

The team:

With tons of experience, Dr. Mitra (professional medical doctor) will transform your dreams into reality, guiding you to embody the essence of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Stylish, modern 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.

The Nail Garden Leicester Square provides an exclusive range of treatments, including Shellac manicures, luxury pedicures, and specialist nail care, as well as waxing and eye care services. These highly experienced nail technicians and beauticians have the skill and touch to top off any stunning look. Whether you're in need of a quick wax or threading or an eyebrow or eyelash tint, book an appointment at this tranquil spot and enjoy an indulgent afternoon of beauty therapy in the hands of true experts. The Nail Garden's quality-focused approach means they use only the best brands, such as Essie, Gelish, and OPI, ensuring you get the outstanding results that you desire. Pile on the pampering at The Nail Garden Leicester Square!

Nearest public transport:

Ideally located between popular Covent Garden and Leicester Square, it is easily reachable using tube and bus services.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern 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.

Petite Spa is a 5-minute walk from Victoria underground station. This nail salon offers high-quality nail treatments with the best product brands on the market.

The philosophy here is clients satisfaction above everything else. They have so much to offer when it comes to nails, from a quick file and polish, classic manicures and pedicures to acrylic gel powder nails.

In a cosy and relaxing atmosphere, why not get yourself comfortable on their velvet chairs and let the team of professionals give you a set of stunning new nails. Product brands used are O.P.I, CND, DND Gel polish. Males and females are welcome with no age restrictions.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at A Plus Clinic, London, that is the ultimate goal. They prioritise personalised care that's tailored to your unique skin needs. With skin-sational facials that iron out fine lines, lift your look and give you that skinstagram complexion we all crave. In this vibrant oasis, soothing strokes and invigorating masks revitalize your complexion, leaving you with a renewed vitality that shines from within. Here your skin's health and satisfaction are the utmost priority. Get your glow on, with A Plus Clinic!

Nearest public transport:

Shoreditch High Street station is only a 5-minute stroll away.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will unleash your natural radiance, reveal your inner glow, and let you embrace the confidence that comes with flawless skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Serene, modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of bespoke and holistic skincare.
• The extra touches: Ukrainian, Italian and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Head on over to High End Beauty Inside Bodybox. Take the rough with the smooth and say goodbye to those pesky hairs; with unbeatable bikinis and hella good Hollywoods, this waxing wonder woman provides fuss-free de-fuzz sessions, that'll have you bare-legged and beach-ready in no time at all. So book in now for flawless finishes and beauty so good, that you'll be back in a heartbeat!

Nearest public transport:

Kings Cross Station is just a short 4-minute stroll away

The team:

With tons of experience and charm, this skilful technician will leave you feeling refreshed and radiating elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming 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.
• Brands and products used: Known for its steadfast commitment to using vegan, organic, locally-made, natural and cruelty-free products, this salon ensures that each treatment is as eco-conscious as it is nourishing.

Located in the heart of London, Henko Studio is a boutique for your hair, beauty and wellness. The venue is the perfect destination if you look for a new colour, a precision cut or a curated treatment in a calm, sophisticated setting.

Nearest public transport:

The boutique is located between Pimlico and Victoria underground stations.

The team:

Led by a team of specialists, Henko Studio combines creativity with technical excellence to deliver personalised results and a luxurious client experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Elegant and relaxing.
• Specialised in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Ghd. Olaplex, Redken, Zen Hair Extensions.

Bebe Hair Design has moved to

Quark to Hair Studio

2 Robinson Rd, London SE1

8BU

A 2 minute walk from Southwark station

During your visit, you can expect Amaya's highly knowledgeable and attentive service, taking the time to understand your needs and make helpful recommendations.
We're here to make sure that you’re comfortable throughout your visit and endeavour to pay attention to every small detail, working efficiently to get your hair as you want it.

This salon is cash only

Clients for more than 10 minutes late will occur at £10 fee

reschedule within 48 hours of the appointment is subject to a £15 fee or may result in a nonrefundable booking

Just around the corner from Hyde Park, welcome to My Beauty Place. This beauty salon offers relaxing massages, rejuvenating facials, and smoothing waxes.

Nearest public transport:

Located between Paddington and Notting Hill, the venue is easily reached by public transport, with many bus stops available nearby and a quick walk from many tube stations, namely Bayswater (Circle and District) and Queensway (Central) on the same road, and 10 minutes from Paddington station.

The team:

With 17 years of experience, Maryna will help you become your best self.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Minimalistic, clean, relaxing, friendly, quiet.
• Specialises in: Health and beauty.
• The extra touches: Refreshments are offered in the reception area, and Maryna will give you advice post-massage treatments. Please note* Wowcher & Groupon bookings are not accepted.

BodyCure is a professional physiotherapy and massage centre based in London City and providing treatments to Londoners since 2015.

Our treatments are based on assessment and goal-oriented treatment plans which are tailored to the individual needs of our clients. They can be beneficial to people with acute and chronic conditions, athletes and people wanting to achieve a higher state of wellness or just to maintain a good state of wellbeing.

All our therapists, each with unique strengths and skills, work to ensure that you receive the most appropriate type of care.​

Our massage treatments will help you enjoy an active and healthy lifestyle.

Joining the celebrated chain of Luxury Wax Bars, the Oxford Circus branch is your go-to spot for female and male professional waxing, sugaring and threading in central London.

You never know when you might need a last minute wax. Luckily, Luxury Wax Bar is open 7 days a week so you can pop in for a cheeky wax whenever you fancy.

This salon offers a superior waxing service, using Italian wax brand -WAXX INN , which has a high adhesiveness and is based on natural and organic materials to ensure effective and safe hair removal.

Squeamish about waxing? Don't worry, Luxury Wax Bar has TV screens so you can sit back and relax whilst your treatment is taking place.

Trust in Luxury Wax Bar for hot or strip waxing, sugaring, threading, eyebrow and eyelash tinting and more. All located within a short walk of Oxford Street.

If it's time for a treat, head to Beauty Visage Knightsbridge, London, for a wide range of nail, waxing, facial, massage, lash and brow services.

Nearest public transport:
Knightsbridge tube station and 24-hour buses nearby.

The Team:
The team is warm and friendly and they always go the extra mile for customers. Their treatments are tailored to your individual needs. They have 20 years of experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: It's a very peaceful salon where customers can relax fully.
• Brands and products used: Skinceuticals, Guinot.

Situated in the heart of Westminster, Rio Brazilian Wax is guaranteed to be your go-to salon for waxing and massages.

Whether you are seeking that fresh just-waxed feeling or a tension-melting massage, the highly-skilled Amanda at Rio Brazilian Wax has you covered.

Nearest public transport:
Victoria Station is just a 15-minute walk away and St James' Park underground station is a 10-minute walk away.

The team:
Amanda is a qualified beauty and massage therapist and has 17 years of experience in waxing.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming and private.
• Specialises in: Hot waxing.

Located in the landmark St George Wharf development in Vauxhall/Nine Elms, Embody Wellness is South London’s premier centre for health and wellbeing. Since opening in 2012, Embody has continuously provided the highest standards of service and professionalism, delivering exceptional results in a contemporary, relaxed environment.

Specialising in facials, waxing and massage for women and men, you can be assured that you’re in excellent hands with their friendly and welcoming team of experienced therapists who are dedicated to delivering treatments that exceed expectations.

So whether it’s to heal, revitalise or simply relax, the staff at Embody Wellness look forward to welcoming you to their centre soon.

Marhaba Beauty & Aesthetics offers everything you need to keep your skin healthy, hydrated and hairless. They offer a complete range of laser hair removal, waxing, facials, micro-current, electrolysis, tinting, massage, scrubs, microdermabrasion and more. The clinic is a haven for skincare, wellness and pampering.

Whether you come in for laser hair removal, waxing, tinting or massage, Wafa , the clinic's lead therapist, has the experience and knowledge to take excellent care of your skin. For Wahida, your appointment is more than just a routine beauty appointment, it is an opportunity to provide a therapeutic escape from the stress and ruckus of London.

Located down the street from Kensington High Street station and with bus stops in front of the salon this beauty clinic is convenient as well. If you're looking for an established, trusted skincare and hair removal expert, book an appointment at Marhaba Beauty &Aesthetics

London Tanning & Beauty offers a curated selection of high-end treatments designed to deliver visible, lasting results. From advanced Endermologie LPG for cellulite reduction and Bodysculpt for weight loss, to expertly delivered Medical Grade Skincare and aesthetic treatments, every service is performed with clinical precision and luxury care.

Clients can also enjoy perfectly executed facials, waxing, and popular beauty enhancements including lash lifts and brow lamination all delivered by highly skilled professionals using premium products and the latest techniques.

This is beauty at its highest standard where results meet relaxation, and expertise meets elegance.

Niamo is a premier destination for expert nail care and precision grooming, specialising in luxury manicures, bespoke nail art, and advanced nail enhancements. Situated in the heart of the elegant Paddington district, this clinical boutique offers a sophisticated environment dedicated to delivering high-performance aesthetic results using professional-grade products and meticulous attention to detail.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-placed for effortless travel, located just a 2-minute walk from Paddington station (Bakerloo, Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Elizabeth lines, and National Rail). It is also perfectly served by major bus routes, including the 7, 23, 27, and 36, providing direct and frequent links across Central London and the West End.

The team:

The clinical excellence at Niamo is led by Di, a highly trained specialist known for his meticulous technique and a personalised approach to professional nail health. Di’s commitment to safety and precision ensures that every client receives a bespoke treatment plan, combining expert technical knowledge with a gentle touch to achieve polished, natural, and long-lasting results.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A modern, clinical, and serene space designed to offer a professional and private treatment experience where precision meets style.
• Specialises in: Professional gel manicures, expert nail-strengthening treatments, and creative, precision nail design.
• The extra touches: The venue’s prime location near Hyde Park and the Paddington Basin makes it an ideal sanctuary for a professional refresh in one of London's most iconic neighbourhoods.

Lulight is located in the heart of London. If you are looking for a wax, manicure or pedicure treatment, this is your place! We can’t wait for you to try our services.

Based inside Splash Salon. Take a moment for yourself at Lulight today.

Nearest public transport:

Leicester Square station is just a short 2-minute walk away.

The team:

Sara has 16 years of experience and ensures clients comfort with her friendly and professional service.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, relaxing and friendly.
• Specialises in: Waxing, Manicures & Pedicures
• Brands: CND & Iltawax
• The extra touches: Spanish and English are spoken fluently at the salon.