hair and beauty in East of England

Shelby's Hair Salon - Deric in Leigh-on-Sea is a bespoke salon offering beautifully crafted haircuts and colours, including balayage, root colour and hair treatments. For a fashion-forward look to complement your style, it has to be Shelby's Hair Salon - Deric.

Nearest public transport:

Leigh-on-Sea station is a 25-minute walk away.

The team:

This one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

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 hairdressing.
• The extra touches: Deric is fluent in speaking English and Chinese.

Hi, I'm Jess from Jess Greenacre Massage Therapist. I am based in Norwich. I offer Sports and Deep Tissue Massage to target specific points of tension within muscles. Each massage is tailored to the need of the customer on the day of the treatment. Whether you have an injury from sport or from gardening, or anything else, I will be able to help!

Nearest public transport:

Norwich Bus Station is just 5-minute walk away.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Serene, cozy and calming.
• Specializes in: Massage.

Update your hair in an instant with Studio Veneta, Berkhamsted. With a healthy dose of all the major colour trends, you'll find this house of hues has an extensive menu of colour services, with options in glossy tints, sun-kissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique; this is creative colouring done right. So, sit back, relax and the resident scissor scholar will soon have you swooning over your luscious locks. Remember, brand-new hair is the ultimate power statement (plus looking good never goes out of style).

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 hair enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner is at the heart of the business. With a passion for hair 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, 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.

Step into the soothing sanctuary of Nelcessities, within Nu Me Salons, Grays, where tranquillity meets transformation. This salon specialises in the art of killer fillers, fierce facials and a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle, offering a harmonious haven for those seeking that skinstagram complexion. With an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty, these talented technicians will employ a holistic approach to anti-ageing that encompasses both prevention and correction. Go for the glow at Nelcessities!

Nearest public transport:

Chafford Hundred station is just a 24-minute stroll away.

The team:

With years of experience, this aesthetic ambassador is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with ease.

Indulge in your next self-care moment at Purpose Beauty Studio, for facials.

Nearest public transport:
Just a 5-minute walk from Stag Lane bus stop.

The team:
Nia provides a wide range of treatments, creating ‘me-time’ moments that help her clients to look and feel their best.

What we liked about the venue

• Atmosphere: A relaxing space where clients can unwind.
• Specialises in: Facials.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at The Beauty Lab within Salon 24, Ipswich, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of tried and tested treatments, that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are. 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 The Beauty Lab!

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 tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

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.

Bodybetter is a home-based venue situated in Slip End, Bedfordshire. They offer injury therapy and rehabilitation through soft tissue massage. Free Parking.

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 wellness enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for wellness 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.

Welcome to Luca Mangiola Osteopathy & Sports Massage, Cambridge. This calm and welcoming therapy room is located in the heart of Cambridge city centre, offering a private and professional space for your treatment. The room is designed to feel peaceful and comfortable, allowing you to relax and focus fully on your session.

Pay-and-display parking is available in the nearby streets.

Nearest public transport:

Cambridge train station is just a 12-minute walk away.

Makeup P£cks Nails is your trustworthy, go-to in Grays, Essex for all your mani-pedi, nail extensions, and makeup artistry needs.

Whether you're looking for a luxury manicure, a lick of Shellac polish on your toes, or a full set of ombre extensions, the nail technician is happy to provide you with whichever treatment you desire, using the products of your choice from OPI, Gelish or NailsInc.

If you're attending an event, they also offer you makeup services to suits all styles, using recognised brands such as MAC, Kiko, or Morphe.

Established in 2014, the salon prides itself on providing the best services in a friendly, calm atmosphere.

The venue is decorated in bright whites and luscious wine reds, with comfortable furnishing to match, to ensure you have a relaxing experience. There are a few bus stops nearby, and Grays station is only a 5-minute walk away.

Head over to Makeup P£cks Nails, and you'll walk out feeling and looking fantastic.

This venue is not wheelchair accessible. Paid street parking is available.

Spark Beauty – Canvey Island. Welcome to Spark Beauty, a cosy and friendly beauty spot in the heart of Canvey Island, where you can relax, unwind, and treat yourself to a bit of “me time.” They offer a wide range of beauty services, including eyebrow shaping and lamination, waxing, manicures, pedicures, lash lifts, facials, and relaxing massages — all delivered with care and attention to detail. At Spark Beauty, they believe everyone deserves to feel confident and pampered. They're warm and welcoming.

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.

Make your way into the heart of Woodford Green to find Homebody Centre. Whether you're looking for a calming massage to truly unwind or something more specific to target a problem area, Just Me Massage Services has something to take away your tension.

Nearest public transport:

Just an 11-minute walk from Roding Valley subway station.

The team:

Kaydee works together with you and your body to create a bespoke treatment, leaving you feeling relaxed, yet invigorated.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, professional, luxurious. A bright space where clients can let their stress melt away.
• Specialises in: Reiki.

Breathe new life into your style with Blissful Beauty, Spixworth. A salon that is friendly and welcoming to all, with you being the only client in, it offers a peaceful and relaxing vibe. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments from this cornerstone of beauty. Whether you're nuts about nails, in need of some bespoke brows or looking for a quiet moment of me-time, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated in a quiet village, on a bus route ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts, With ample free parking just outside the salon.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

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.
• The extra touches: This is a sanctuary offering an unparalleled blend of luxury and elegance. Tailored for individuals desiring a peaceful retreat from the demands of daily life, it provides a tranquil and relaxed experience with high-end treatments and uninterrupted relaxation.

Established in 2001 by Avril Solarin, Nubian opened its doors to the first client in Chelmsford’s eclectic West End and is now firmly on the map as the leading independent Afro Black & Mixed race hair salon in the county.

Nearest public transport:

A 5-minute walk from Chelmsford station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Nubian Hair Salon. Plenty of paid parking is available close by for those arriving by car.

The team:

Nubian prides itself on a warm, friendly environment and, above all, remaining professional at all times. They give first-class advice on all aspects of Afro hair and styling and provide services at affordable prices.

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 hairdressing.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users and offers complimentary drinks to help you feel at ease before your treatment.

Situated on the Great North Road in Welwyn, Jacqueline Hair Salon specialises in cuts, colours and specialist skin care.

This super friendly salon has a warm, intimate vibe, offering free personalised consultations with every treatment. Styling services include quick trims, restyles, detailed updos and bridal hair with two options in perming and optional deep conditioning treatments for stressed out hair. Their colour menu has both cap and foil highlighting, platinum blonde bleaching and full head tints matched to your skin tone and personal style. Family-friendly, they offer cuts for little ones too.

For skin in need of a little pick-me-up, owner Jacqui specialises in the collagen boosting carbon laser skin rejuvenation facial designed to minimise pores, improve tone and texture and fight the main signs of ageing.

Easily located, the bus from the town centre stops right outside. There is also plenty of free parking if you are coming by car.

Welcome to Lime Tree Acupuncture, Hatfield. The venue is based in the beautiful grounds of Hatfield House. As you drive up to the Hatfield House, Oak House studio is on your left. There are lots of free parking spaces available. Please let them know in advance if you have limited mobility and they will book treatment rooms which have easy access with no stairs.

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 acupuncture enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for acupuncture 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.

Welcome to The Osteopathic House, located in Rickmansworth. Leave your daily worries behind and take the time to relax your body and mind with tailor-made treatments designed to meet your needs.

Nearest public transport

Just a five minutes’ walk from Rickmansworth station. There is also a car park a couple of hundered yards down church street on Talbot Road.

The Team

Mckenzie warmly welcomes you for massage and we have a team of Osteopaths and therpaists with a diverse range of skills offering relaxing and therapeutic treatments tailored to your specific needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming, peaceful space where you can truly unwind.
• Specialises in: Massages and body treatment.

Welcome to Intense Physio, a premier centre for sports therapy located in Watford. This specialized facility is dedicated to the prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation of musculoskeletal injuries, providing a high-performance environment for athletes and active individuals alike. Whether you are recovering from a specific sporting injury or looking to optimize your physical health, the centre offers a clinical yet supportive space to help you return to peak form.

Nearest public transport:

Conveniently situated just a few steps away from Watford Junction station, with excellent local bus links.

The team:

The centre is home to a highly qualified team of sports therapists and rehabilitation specialists. With deep expertise in sports science and biomechanics, the practitioners focus on identifying the root cause of physical dysfunction rather than just treating the symptoms. The team speaks Romanian as well as English.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clinical, energetic, and professional.
• Specialises in: Sports Therapy.
• Brands and products used: Organic products.
• The extra touches: Wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Diaphell Aesthetics, this intimate and home-based beauty salon is located in the Thurrock area in Grays. They offer a selective range of micro-needling and peeling services, as well as other advanced skincare and non-surgical treatments.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is easily reached by bus and is located a 14-minute bus ride from Grays Station.

The team:

Patricia is a fully qualified and insured Aesthetic Practitioner who is passionate about skincare and her customers' satisfaction.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly atmosphere.
• Specialises in: Facials and Skincare.
• Brands and products used: Dermaceutic.   

Check out my Google page for more client reviews and before & after photos — Diaphell Aesthetics, Grays

LeLuxe Beauty Ltd is a home-based beauty studio in Hemel Hempstead. This private beauty room provides innovative and effective aesthetic treatments to each client. The professional yet friendly atmosphere makes it a go-to for every beauty enthusiast. Book now and take care of yourself!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, such as the Dutch Roundabout bus stop, ensuring a stress-free journey for every client.

The team:

LeLuxe Beauty Ltd is your preferred choice for all things beauty. The expert aesthetician Bethany is passionate about her job and focused on delivering exceptional services. Always striving to exceed your expectations, she uses only the finest products and tailors every appointment to meet your needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, clean and professional.
• Specialises in: Trendy manicures and effective waxing services, to make you feel pampered all the time.

Forever Skin is located within Skin Transform Clinic in Croxley Green, Rickmansworth. Our clinic is dedicated to providing safe, evidence-based aesthetic treatments tailored to each individual’s needs. We pride ourselves on delivering professional, personalised care in a discreet and welcoming clinical environment.

Book your consultation today and experience a bespoke approach to advanced skin health and rejuvenation.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently located near several public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all beauty enthusiasts. Watford Metropolitan Station (Croxley Green) is just a 5–7 minute walk away. Convenient location for neighbouring areas such as Bushey, Northwood, Chorleywood, Chalfont St Peters, Abbotts Langley, Kings Langley, Hemel Hempstead.

The team:

Kat Jackowska is an experienced and highly qualified aesthetic practitioner and the founder of Forever Skin in Croxley Green. With a background in dentistry and medical nursing and a passion for natural, refined results, Kat specialises in advanced injectable and skin rejuvenation treatments.

Her approach combines clinical expertise with an artistic eye, ensuring every treatment is tailored to enhance each client’s unique features while maintaining balance and harmony. Known for her gentle technique and commitment to safety, Kat has built a reputation for providing personalised, results-driven care in a calm and professional environment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Aesthetics.
• Brands and products used: Teoxane, Restylane, Juvederm, Profhilo, ZO Skin Health, Alumier MD, Obagi Medical, Klira.