hair and beauty in Lothians

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 Enliven, Massage & Beauty Therapy by Christine!

With over 18 years of experience in the industry, I am dedicated to providing the highest quality of service to each and every client.

Located in New Town, Central Edinburgh on the corner Dundas Street and Great Kings Street, I offer a wide range of services including Massages, waxing using Lycon wax, Dermalogical facials, Manicures, Footlogix Pedicures, Nouveau LVL lash lifts, and much more. I am not only skilled and experienced, but also uniformed and trained to the highest standard to ensure you receive the best possible treatment.

At Enliven, I believe in creating a welcoming and friendly atmosphere where clients can relax and rejuvenate. My goal is for you to leave feeling refreshed and revitalised from head to toe as well as coming in as a customer and leaving as a friend.

I look forward to welcoming you at Enliven, Massage & Beauty Therapy and helping you look and feel your best. Book an appointment with me today and experience the difference I can make!

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.

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.

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.

Welcome to Necro Nails - By Stacey, a premier nail destination beautifully located inside Aurelia Nail Salon on Meadowbank Avenue in Edinburgh. This creative, pristine studio offers a bright, welcoming, and professional environment entirely focused on delivering top-tier nail care, durable overlays, and stunning bespoke styles. Designed to cater to every individual taste, each treatment is crafted to elevate your look while providing a relaxed, pampering escape.

Nearest public transport:

The venue boasts a fantastic location just east of Edinburgh city centre with excellent public transport links. It is well-served by numerous major local bus routes stopping frequently just moments away on London Road, making it incredibly straightforward to reach from across the city.

The team:

The dedicated nail space is helmed by the exceptionally skilled and attentive professional Stacey McLeod. Stacey combines extensive nail care knowledge and meticulous attention to detail with a warm, friendly approach. Renowned for her technical mastery and creative flair, she ensures that every client receives a highly personalised, comfortable service tailored perfectly to their unique aesthetic goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, stylish, and beautifully clean, providing a relaxed, professional, and private sanctuary to sit back and enjoy your transformation.
• Specialises in: A comprehensive menu of advanced nail grooming, specialising in high-quality BIAB (Builder in a Bottle), durable hard gel overlays, and intricate, custom nail art.
• The extra touches: Nestled inside the gorgeous Aurelia Nail Salon hub, this venue pairs technical excellence with outstanding one-to-one care. For added convenience, clients can enjoy easy access to the venue alongside the fantastic benefit of free on-street parking.

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.

Mind Body Shiatsu is based in Colinton on the south-west edge of Edinburgh. Working from her beautiful garden room, Jacqui offers Shiatsu, a Japanese holistic touch therapy, helping you to rebalance, restore and renew from within. Sessions are offered upon either:- a traditional Japanese wool filled floor futon or an extra wide treatment table, or a therapeutic massage chair, allowing you to feel supported, comfortable and relaxed. There is plenty of FREE on-street parking and the local bus terminus is a short 5-minute walk away.

Nearest public transport:

Local buses include Lothian's Number 10 Bonaly and Number 16 Torphin all less than a 10 minute walk from the venue.

The team:

The owner, Jacqui, is a Registered Shiatsu Practitioner with the Shiatsu Society (UK) and has a wealth of holistic knowledge. She listens to your needs and creates a deeply relaxing session allowing the body's natural state of 'rest, repair and renew' to take place.

What we like about the venue:

• The garden studio is bright, warm, calm, comfortable and clean. The oak wood flooring has under floor heating which is a real treat when it's cold and frosty outside.

• This is a welcoming and comfortable space where clients feel valued, respected and at ease.

• Luxurious bathroom facilities are available for changing, which is handy if you are coming from work.

Experience the profound restorative power of this traditional Japanese bodywork with Jacqui of Mind Body Shiatsu at Napiers Edinburgh Clinic. Jacqui offers a range of Shiatsu sessions ranging from 20 to 45 minutes at the historic Old Town clinic, in 18 Bristo Place, a renowned destination in Edinburgh for complimentary body therapies.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic is an exceptionally well-connected city-center location. If you are walking it is 15-minutes from St. Andrew Square tram stop or Edinburgh Waverley rail station, or 10-minutes walk from the major bus routes on the North Bridge.

Parking:

Pay and Display parking can be found on Chambers Street and also off Potterrow around George Square. There is additional parking behind Quartermile One.

The therapist:

Jacqui, owner of Mind Body Shiatsu, has a background in workplace nutrition & wellbeing, public healthcare, and holistic cancer support. Fully qualified and registered with the Shiatsu Society (UK) she brings an expert understanding of systemic anatomy, acupressure mapping, and Zen meridians to your session. Working with thumbs, fingers, and palms, Jacqui applies a sensitive and mindful touch. This approach works deeply, affecting the whole body to bring about a sense of ease which enhances the body's natural ability to rebalance itself. Jacqui's calm professionalism and attentive approach, helps you get the most from your Shiatsu treatment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Accessible quirky historic clinical setting, offering an oasis of calm in the heart of the busy Old Town of Edinburgh.

• Location: You can't miss it! It's right next door to Napiers shop, Scotland's oldest herbal apothecary.

• The extra touches: We like how this venue accommodates the needs of its clients. There is space to wait for your appointment in the Clinic's reception area which is accessed straight from the street. There is full wheelchair access, an accessible toilet and complimentary drinking water.

Lucerna is a wellness sanctuary, expertly managed by a professional Holistic Therapist, Amanda. Dedicated to enhancing holistic and energy healing rituals. Combining ancient wisdom with modern techniques, Amanda offers personalized treatments designed to balance the mind, body, and spirit. Services include energy healing, aromatherapy, crystal therapy, Harmony massage®, Harmony Crystal Facial'®, Maria Alfieris deep fascia release head to toe combinations and much more! bespoke therapies that promote deep relaxation, rejuvenation, and overall well-being. Committed to nurturing inner harmony, Amanda creates a serene environment where clients can experience transformative rituals tailored to their unique needs. By integrating holistic practices with expert care, Amanda empowers individuals to restore natural energy flow, reduce stress, and achieve lasting vitality. Whether seeking physical renewal or spiritual alignment, Amanda provides a comprehensive approach to wellness that fosters healing from within.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is highly accessible for a smooth, straightforward commute and is wonderfully close to public transportation. Situated in the well-connected area of Corstorphine, it is brilliantly serviced by an extensive network of local buses, making your journey from the wider Edinburgh area completely hassle-free.

The team:

The passionate therapist Amanda, experts at the helm operate with a deep dedication to your overall well-being. Completely bypassing standardised routines, she champions a highly personalised approach. By taking the time to thoroughly consult with you, Amanda ensures every single massage stroke, facial technique, energy, body work, combinations, pedicure, waxing and eye treatment is flawlessly tailored to your specific needs, body, and aesthetic goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A serene, welcoming, and fully inclusive sanctuary featuring full wheelchair access, deliberately designed to provide a deeply relaxing escape from the bustling city.
• Specialises in: Comprehensive beauty and holistic wellness, featuring an array of restorative massages and energy work, alongside premium facials, beautiful nails, expert waxing, and defining eye treatments.
• The extra touches: Arriving is an absolute breeze thanks to the highly convenient free parking available right nearby, allowing you to simply sit back, relax, and fully immerse yourself in your premium pampering session.