hair and beauty in Lothians

Step into Hermeduss Massage, a tranquil haven nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, dedicated to restoring balance, relieving tension, and enhancing well-being. The treatment space is calm, clean, and welcoming—designed to help you unwind from the moment you arrive. Whether you're seeking relief from muscular discomfort, recovering from sports activity, or simply craving deep relaxation, their tailored massage therapies are delivered with care, precision, and professionalism.

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is just a 20-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected.

The team:

With their years of experience, they are 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: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Beauty Pod is a beauty room operated by Jill at Medusa Broughton, situated in sight of the Picardy Place tram stop in the vibrant east end of Edinburgh city centre. She has 15 years of experience and multiple international qualifications so she can offer quality lash, brow and waxing services paired with luxury products in a relaxed environment.

Skilled and friendly to make sure you feel at ease with professional and considerate treatments. Just a short walk from Princes Street, this is a convenient and welcoming beauty stop where you can take some time for yourself.

Previously known as Free Range Beauty.

Shiatsu • Deep Tissue • Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage

The City Zen Sanctuary offers professional therapeutic bodywork in Edinburgh, including Shiatsu, Deep Tissue massage, and Back, Neck & Shoulders treatments, supporting people with stress, tension, pain, and ongoing physical or emotional strain.

Clients book different treatments depending on what they need in the moment:

• Back, Neck & Shoulders massage for focused relief of tension and desk-related strain
• Deep Tissue massage for chronic tightness, restricted movement, or muscular discomfort
• Shiatsu for more holistic support, working with the nervous system, energy balance, and overall wellbeing

All sessions are tailored to the individual and begin with a short consultation. Depending on your needs, treatments may combine elements of different approaches to achieve the most effective outcome. Shiatsu treatments are usually received fully clothed.

Many clients come to the City Zen Sanctuary when they:

• Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or physically run down
• Experience recurring tension or pain that keeps returning
• Want more than a relaxing massage and are seeking therapeutic support
• Are looking for structured care rather than one-off appointments

While a single session can be beneficial, most clients see the greatest improvement through a short series of treatments, allowing the body to respond, adapt, and stabilise over time.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is just a 12-minute walk away, and there are numerous bus services from all across the city on adjacent Princes Street and George Street, so you'll have no problem getting to the City Sanctuary. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

The team:

Fully qualified and accredited Shiatsu Therapist and Deep Tissue Massage Expert Kathi is committed to working with clients seeking thoughtful, professional, and results-oriented treatment, all while offering an exceptional experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Shiatsu treatments that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, revitalised and deeply refreshed

Located alongside Kings Theatre in Edinburgh's Bruntsfield neighbourhood, Nevaeh Hair Lounge specialises in unisex cuts, intense colours and detailed styling.

Step inside this boutique-style salon and you'll find a complete range of classic and contemporary colours, modern understated perms, precision cuts and style finishes ranging from volumising blow dries to intricate updos and GHD styling.

All treatments come with a welcome drink and personalised consultation to ensure you find the hair treatment for hair type, face shape and sense of style.

Nevaeh Hair Lounge is situated along several main bus routes from the city centre and has cuts for the little ones too.

Ideally situated in Leith, The Shore Clinic is a massage and therapy centre in Edinburgh.

Open seven days a week until late, the team here are accommodating, hardworking and always on hand to recommend the massage which is the best fit for you.

Whether you would like a relaxing treatment or one which targets aches and pains, there is no challenge too big or small for the venue’s talented staff. They will always provide you with a bespoke, personally tailored treatment which surpasses all expectations.

Marishka - The Salon on Glanville is a hairdressing business located in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland. The salon offers a variety of hair services including cuts, colouring, styling, and treatments. The salon has a team of skilled and experienced stylists who are trained to provide personalised consultations to each client, helping them to choose the best hairstyle and colour to suit their individual needs and preferences. They use high-quality hair products from well-known brands to ensure the best results for their clients. The salon's comfortable and modern environment makes for a relaxing and enjoyable experience.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based in Glanville Place, with local bus routes scattered nearby.

The team:

They are highly trained hairdressers with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly and professional.
• Specialises in: Balayage.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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.

Hairdressing by Wendy is a renowned hair salon based within Noirouge Hair & Beauty in the heart of Haymarket, Edinburgh. Wendy is committed to caring for clients, ensuring they have a relaxing and revitalising experience. All services are bespoke to the individual needs of each client. Hairdressing By Wendy believes that everyone is unique and beautiful, and so every client that visits will be treated as such.

Nearest public transport

Hairdressing By Wendy is easily accessible by public transport, with the West End tram stop and Haymarket station just a five-minute walk away. This makes it an ideal choice for those who prefer to travel by public transportation.

The team

Wendy, the business owner, is a Wella Colour Master Expert and balayage specialist, and the driving force behind Hairdressing By Wendy's success. Her dedication to client satisfaction and her keen eye for detail have earned her a loyal clientele who trust her with their hairdressing needs. Wendy's expertise and warm personality make every visit to the salon a pleasant experience.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, professional, personalised.
• Specialises in: Colour.
• Brands and products used: Wella, K18, and Eleven Australia.

Nails and lashes by Vanessa is your one-stop beauty destination in Musselburgh, offering a complete menu of high-quality hand, foot, and eye treatments. Located conveniently on Eskside West , this studio is the perfect place to achieve that polished, finished look, from your fingertips to your lashes.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is easily accessible via the local bus network. The Bridge Street bus stop is just a short, two-minute walk away, providing quick connections for clients across Musselburgh and the wider Lothians area (served by Lothian Buses).

The team:

Dedicated artist Vanessa is passionate about meticulous work, offering services with the highest attention to detail and a commitment to hygiene. Trained by top industry brands, Vanessa uses quality products to create stunning, long-lasting results for both nails and lashes. She maintains a friendly, professional, and focused atmosphere, ensuring you leave your appointment feeling beautiful, confident, and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, professional, comfortable, and welcoming.
• Specializes in: Expert combined services: Nail Enhancements and Eyelash Treatments.

Lushwalk Beauty Salon is located on Easter Road in the area of Leith/Meadowbank area of Edinburgh.

They offer a wide array of treatments ranging from Shellac manicure, La Stone massages to Decleor facials. Their professional beauty therapists creates a pampering experience for you to come out feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Working with quality products such as Jessica Polish, Lycon and Sienna X they deliver quality services at great prices.

Hair by JFK is a renowned salon in central Edinburgh, famous for the skilful colouring and highlights on offer alongside classic cuts and blow drys.

Catering to both men and women, Hair by JFK has a real edgy feel with its bright and plant-filled space. As a dog-friendly salon, you're welcome to bring your dog along while you enjoy the ultimate hairdressing experience from the stylists.

Having been in the industry for over a decade, the expert team here really know what they're doing when it comes to colouring. Their range of colour options and combinations, from bleach and toning to full head highlights and tinting, mean that they can cater your look to exactly what you're after and ensure you leave feeling great.

They use the best products from Schwarzkopf, including a choice of ammonia-free colour, as well as Colour Blast and Fudge, to nourish your hair.

Based in the Newington area of Edinburgh, less than a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Old Town, Hair by JFK has a number of bus stops nearby and a few on-street parking spots too.

A hair salon in Edinburgh, James Alexander Hair offers haircuts and hairdressing services and opens late to work around your schedule. With a strong reputation for his expertise, James Alexander has won many awards including 5 times regional finalist of The L'Oreal Colour Trophy.

Being small and intimate, the salon has a chilled atmosphere and lovely surroundings, where you can relax and be part of his team’s social environment. A modern salon with hints of a Parisian style decor and chic designs, it makes the place look spacious and elegant whilst feeling cosy. With lovely service and experienced hairdressers, why not treat yourself to a new haircut, effortless style or colour to bring out your natural beauty.

Welcome to One stop By Jana, your local, beauty salon in Granton, Edinburgh. I provide a personal touch to every treatment, ensuring each client receives focused, individual care. My services range from expert brow shaping, waxing, and facials to relaxing massages and reflexology. Serving clients from nearby areas like Leith, Stockbridge, and Newhaven, I take pride in creating a comfortable and private environment. Whether you're seeking a beauty boost or some well-deserved relaxation, Jana Beauty is here to help you feel and look your best.

All About You Health & Beauty is a hair and beauty salon situated on South Clerk Street, Edinburgh. Specialising in afro hair they offer an array of treatments to choose from.

Bright and airy the salon is decorated with contrasting colours and bright modern furnishings giving the salon a professional feel. The staff are friendly and attentive and are always on hand to provide you with treatment advice.

Indulge in the ultimate hair and beauty experience at Belle Cheveux, nestled in RGS on easter road in Edinburgh. The friendly team of skilled technicians is led by blonde specialist owner Stephanie, who is dedicated to bringing your hair and beauty visions to life. From expert hair cutting and styling to exquisite colour transformations, they cater to enhancing your unique style and natural beauty.

Nearest public transport:

Conveniently located with on-street parking and easy access to multiple bus routes on Leith, scheduling your appointment is a breeze. Elevate your beauty experience - book your session at Belle Cheveux now.

The team:

Meet the talented beautician, Stacey, who is ready to pamper you with a range of beauty treatments. At Belle Cheveux, they prioritize your satisfaction, ensuring each visit leaves you feeling refreshed and radiant.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair and beauty.
• The extra touches: Free WiFi is available.

Give your hair the treatment it deserves at Escara Hairdressing in Musselburgh. Balayage, highlights, haircutting, and hair conditioning are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals who are known for building human connections. They live, breathe, and sleep customer service, always going the extra mile.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wellaplex, Illumina.

more info betiva.versum.com Betiva Beauty is a Luxurious Beauty Boutique in the heart of Morningside, Edinburgh. Offering a variety of services including permanent makeup, waxing, facials, manicures and lash extensions. Their purpose is to be the ultimate professional beauty consultants and they believe in constant development for their team.

Nearest public transport: Ideally located with connections to rail, tram and all major bus routes.

The team: With many years of experience, they achieved the reputation as the best Permanent Makeup and Skin Clinic in Edinburgh.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Compassionate and friendly atmosphere. Specialises in: Semi-permanent makeup. Brands and products used: Gelish, Entity, Orly, Neoglis and Janssen Cosmeceutical.

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

Welcome to Douglas Caird Intuitive Holistic Therapy. Douglas is an experienced therapist, having dedicated over 25 years to working as a full-time professional practitioner. His treatments are nourishing, restorative and balancing and focus on gently relieving physical and emotional build-up, holding and tensions from stress and anxiety. Douglas will encourage and support you in making the most of your session – for your experience to be the one that is most helpful to you.

Douglas’s massage (originally Swedish based) can be described as nourishing holistic massage and bodywork in that it intrinsically encompasses elements of all the approaches he works with. Integrated sessions are also encouraged, where a combination of treatments are used to work with you in the most appropriate way on the day.

With a wholly person-centred approach, Douglas encourages working in a way in which your session can be tailored to suit your needs on the day and can be changed at any time. You can therefore book the treatment/s that you know you want, or just book an open session and decide on the day, after consultation.

Initially qualified in reflexology he then trained in massage and reiki (master level), clinical hypnotherapy and emotional freedom techniques. In 2024, he completed a 2 year diploma in person-centred counselling and psychotherapy.

Douglas has worked in a variety of clinic settings in Edinburgh and Gloucestershire, including a 3 year period as a senior therapist in 2 high-end rural spas. During this time he taught massage, Indian head massage and spa therapies (BTEC) at Stroud college. He worked as a volunteer counsellor at FDAMH, Falkirk’s Mental health Association.

Located at the luxurious Liberton Golf Club, Balanced Lifestyle is an urban health retreat in south Edinburgh. Specialising in therapeutic and holistic massages, their aim is to help restore health, energy and well-being on all levels.

They are based in the stunning Kingston Grange manor house in a historic old Georgian building, just 10 minutes drive from central Edinburgh. The beautifully elegant, collaborated practice therapy space and somatic studio are a hidden secret haven on the first floor of Liberton Golf Club. Completely private from the rest of the building and the rest of the world, Balanced Lifestyle is the perfect place for you to escape and relax.