hair and beauty in Edinburgh

Skinthetic's is based in Blackford, Steph has 16years+ in the industry offering Waxing, Lash and Brows (Popular) & Facial Aesthetics , ILP Hair Removal, as well as other beauty services and training courses.

Conveniently located you will find everything you might possibly need to look and feel your best beauty-wise.

Steph trained with leading salons in Edinburgh so is super talented and will provide a real and unique experience for every single client.

Please note: Treatments are for over 16s only.

Welcome to my page.

I have a passion for hairdressing and want my clients to feel like I am with them every step of the way when it comes to looking after their hair.

After over 25 years training and working with high profile stylists both off & on Instagram, I have found my perfect location in the heart of Edinburgh's New Town at Connolly Hairdressing.

Joined by an amazing team who have trained in amazing salons such as Cheynes, Vidal Sassoon, Charlie Millar, Patersons S.A, my aim is to bring an intimate and personal hair experience to everyone who sits in my chair.

There is no better feeling than seeing the smile on my clients faces when they leave the salon looking and feeling like a million dollars.

I provide services for Balayage, Highlighting, Colour, Modern Perning & Demi Waves, Cutting & Styling as well as Hair Up services.

If your looking for Instagram worthy hair or just a regular trim, I would love to help make your hair dreams come true.

New Clients are always welcome, so get in touch if you have any questions about visiting me at the salon.

See you soon, Mary x

This masterful beautician will craft custom treatments that transport you to a realm of relaxation at V&H Aesthetics, operating out of the vibrant and stylish Kolours Beauty Bar, Edinburgh. It is an elite Scottish capital advanced aesthetic clinic, a high-definition cosmetic tattooing house, and a specialised dermal rejuvenation hub. Committed to providing medical-grade sterilisation with cutting-edge facial contouring and skin remodelling protocols designed to enhance your natural features, boost cellular skin health, and reveal long-term confidence.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic enjoys an exceptionally well-connected, prominent urban location, close to numerous public transport options. A convenient 15-minute walk or a rapid 3-minute bus/taxi ride from Haymarket Railway Station.

The team:

Varsha’s unique expertise is committed to providing high standards of care, hygiene, and client satisfaction, ensuring every treatment is tailored to your individual needs and goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A modern and immaculate clinical workspace with a warm, welcoming, and friendly lifestyle energy.
• Specialises in: Precision non-surgical aesthetics, advanced lipolytic contour sculpting, and hyper-realistic brow microblading.
• The extra touches: The clinic features full wheelchair access, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all clients. Free refreshments, allowing you to unwind with a premium beverage while you are being pampered. This boutique space has been intentionally established as an adults-only retreat. English, Hindi, and Marathi are spoken fluently at the venue.

ReallyGreatNails&Beauty is nestled in the vibrant streets of Edinburgh, just moments from the City Centre. This salon is your haven for relaxation and beauty. Step inside and let yourself be pampered; they will be there to welcome you and assist with any request, always doing their best to accommodate. They offer a curated range of treatments designed to enhance and celebrate your natural beauty. Indulge in luxury manicures and pedicures, or treat yourself to expertly performed lash lifts, brow lamination, shaping and waxing — all tailored to leave you feeling your very best.

Nearest public transport:

You´ll find that Edinburgh Waverley train station is just a 10-minute stroll away, with plenty of local bus and tram routes that´ll keep you well connected to the local area.

The team:

A highly trained nail technician and beauty therapist, leaving you with a statement manicure status.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm, vibrant, clean and friendly.
• Specialises in: Enhancing your natural beauty.
• The extra touches: English and Spanish are spoken in the salon.

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.

Welcome to Pink Barbie, Edingburgh, the salon where modern elegance meets a touch of real-world Barbie power! The sleek black-and-white interior sets the stage for a beauty experience worthy of a dreamhouse diary entry. They specialise in Asian haircuts, colouring and perming and the expert works their magic with bespoke blends, creative colouring and precision cuts that bring dream-hair to life. From bright, glossy blondes to rich, dimensional brunettes and everything in between, their artistry ensures hair that looks camera-ready from every angle. Book now for a serene yet stylish escape and get your new Look: Pink Barbie: - Salon Edition!

Nearest public transport:

A 17-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Pink Barbie. Plenty of paid parking is available close by for those arriving by car.

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 clients go from feeling dull to dazzling! They're in the business of glow-ups.

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.

Love is in the hair with Alana Clarkson Hair, within X Creative Collaboration, Edinburgh. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Discover the art of hair customization through this scissor scholar's expert cutting and colouring techniques. Those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Brand new hair is the ultimate power statement, so book now for the ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

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

The team:

This one-to-one service with Alana 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: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wella and Neal & Wolf.

Holistic & Sports Massage in Edinburgh specializes in Holistic Massage, Sports Massage, and Physiotherapy, dedicated to promoting overall wellness and healing. Their expert team provides natural pain relief while equipping patients with the knowledge to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

As Scotland's leading provider of Sports Massage and Physiotherapy, they begin with a comprehensive patient assessment to understand your unique health needs. Whether you're experiencing persistent pain or temporary discomfort, their skilled therapists create personalized treatment plans tailored just for you.

Experience the benefits today—schedule your appointment for a truly transformative session!

Holistic & Sports Massage is a proud Treatwell Wellness & Beauty partner. Check their profile descriptions for more details on their range of services.

The team

At Holistic & Sports Massage, a small but dedicated team of staff members are at the core of the venue's success. Each member of the team is committed to providing the highest level of care to clients, ensuring each individual feels welcome, comfortable, and taken care of throughout their visit.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Soothing, Comfortable, Welcoming
• Specialises in: Holistic Therapy, Sports Massage

How to get there?

Arrival Instructions:

Please note: Our main entrance is open until 4 PM on weekdays, and remains closed after 4 PM, as well as on public holidays and weekends.

Entry is available via the screen door system.

To enter, simply scroll down and select:
> (Holistic RM1) - for Massage
> (Holistic RM2) - for Physiotherapy

Once inside, pass through both doors and take the elevator to Level 6. Upon arrival, please have a seat near the elevator—your therapist will be with you shortly.

Room Update Notification:
Treatment rooms may occasionally change, and if that happens, a member of our staff will notify you with the latest room details. Be sure to check your email or text messages prior to your appointment for any updates.

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How to prepare?

Please arrive at least 5 minutes in advance of your appointment in order to get settled into the space and complete any necessary paperwork with the therapist. Please also note that you are reserving a specific appointment slot with an assigned practitioner at Holistic & Sports Massage, so if you need to cancel your reservation, please do so as early in advance as possible!

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.

Louise Wallace, based at Escape Hair & Beauty, is located in a great area in Edinburgh, and offers a variety of services and treatments for your hair, including a great range of colours.

Nearest public transport:

Abbeymount bus stop is just a minute's walk from the venue.

The team:

Louise is a very skilled hairstylist who is enthusiastic to provide the best possible service and experience for you and for your hair, from vibrant colours and edgy cuts to platinum blonde balayage.

What we like about the salon:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, relaxed, and professional.
• Specialises in: Hairdressing for adults and children.
• Brands and products used: Wella.

Step on into Tan MRKT Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, offering a vibrant escape with its fun and funky atmosphere. This salon superstar is here to help you achieve a natural-looking, golden complexion that exudes warmth and radiance. Whether you desire a subtle sun-kissed effect or a deeper bronzed glow, the tanning expert will customise the shade to suit your preferences, leaving you with luminous, beach-ready beauty! Tan MRKT Davidson's Mains is where fun, relaxation and tropical energy come together in a refreshing paradise. If you're looking for some sun-kissed glam, then this lush haven will turn you into a seaside siren in no time at all!

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: Relaxing, 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.

Lynsey Mckenzie Holistic Healing is a home-based venue in EH8 offering a range of treatments for women. The menu of services includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki, Deep Tissue massage and much more.

Lynsey is a therapist with a lovely relaxed approach and vast experience spanning a decade. She makes you feel comfortable, at ease and the centre of attention every time. She works confidently, focused on your well-being during the whole treatment, whether it is just for relaxation and de-stress or to treat any other specific issues you might have. Lynsey will provide you with great professional advice alongside a calming and soothing but also effective treatment.

There is free on street parking or you can catch several buses to nearby portobello, bus numbers are 4,5,45 and 26.

Please note: we can only take female clients

Welcome to Salon Fairnington, a premier high-street hair design studio in Edinburgh. This modern space offers a perfect blend of expert styling and a relaxed, neighbourhood atmosphere. It is the go-to destination for clients across the Southside of Edinburgh looking to elevate their look, maintain a precision style, or enjoy a completely personalised hair transformation. The salon operates with absolute technical mastery over cut and colour, specialising entirely in precision ladies' cuts, creative blow-dries, and advanced foil highlighting techniques. From clean structural trims and dramatic re-styles to tailored t-section, half-head, and full-head highlights designed to add radiant dimension, every service is customised to complement your unique features and lifestyle. Utilising premium, professional-grade hair care ranges, ensuring that your hair leaves looking vibrant, healthy, and perfectly finished.

Nearest public transport:

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

The team:

You are welcomed by a dynamic and highly talented team of specialists with years of master-level industry experience. This collaborative group of passionate stylists work seamlessly together to deliver a top-tier salon experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, stylish, and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Precision ladies' cutting, multi-dimensional highlighting transformations, and premium hair health systems.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.
• Brands used: Wella and Jadus.

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.

McLaren Ross Hair Studio in central Edinburgh is a well-established spot for precision cuts, creative colouring and elegant styling.

This chic salon is home to a dream team who together have more than 20 years of experience bringing men, women and children the best haircuts around.

They're known for their impressive colour skills, giving you highlights, tinting and balayage that will really lift your features and put a spring in your step.

Classic blow drys and updos are also available to get you prepped for that big event.

McLaren Ross Hair Studio is wheelchair accessible, just five-minutes from Haymarket Station and has bus stops nearby. Book in today and refresh your locks.

Our work is rooted in the belief that the body functions best when balance is restored physically, energetically and mentally.

We draw from both Western therapeutic practices and Oriental healing traditions, combining modern understanding of the body with techniques that have supported wellbeing for centuries. We also see health as something to care for consistently, supporting the body before issues build and helping it stay balanced over time.

Rather than offering fixed protocols, each treatment is adapted to the individual and what they need. The result is a personal approach that supports restoration and long-term wellbeing, while also encouraging preventative care and regular maintenance to help the body and mind stay aligned and better handle the demands of daily life.

L’Atelier Wellness Edinburgh is designed as a quiet, private space where you can step away from daily pressures and receive the care you deserve. It is a place not only for recovery, but for ongoing support, where looking after your wellbeing becomes a natural and sustainable part of your routine.

L'Atelier Wellness Edinburgh currently offer lymphatic drainage (pressotherapy and manual lymphatic drainage massage), Swedish massage and Reiki.

We are located at 1 St Colme Street Edinburgh EH3 6AA, inside the CITIBASE building .Accessible from car or public transport. If driving, parking is available right next to the building. Public transport, bus stops are a 5 minute walk towards Haymarket and train station 10.

Lift and accessible facilities are available.

Come one, come all to Luxe Hair Studio, Edinburgh's hair grooming and colouring hot spot for men and women

Whether you're in the market for a quick trim, expert colour or a brave new style, stylist Cara and her 17 years of experience are the perfect match.

Add subtle colour with some highlights or transform your look with a full head tint and trust that your shine will last long after its appointment with the use of renowned products L'Oreal, Wella and Olaplex.

Welcome to Mo G Cuts within Jummy Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon, London. This fantastic barber shop has great services and great conversation (included at no extra charge)! From skin fades and classic cuts to beard sculpting and more, they'll get your style exactly where it needs to be. For mastery, style and services that hit the mark every time, we moustache you to book an appointment today!

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is a 15-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

These Jacks of all fades are professional barbers, with years of experience and they aim to leave you feeling comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Legendary, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

I’m Greg, a qualified pharmacist with over 10 years of experience working in healthcare, and the founder of The Holistic Pharmacist.

My work brings together my background in health and physiology with hands-on treatments designed to support physical recovery, relaxation, and overall wellbeing. I offer massage treatments and infrared light therapy that help reduce muscular tension, improve circulation, and give the body space to reset.

Many of the clients I work with lead busy or physically demanding lives - whether through work, training, or everyday stress. My treatments are designed to support the body when it’s under pressure, helping to release tight muscles, encourage recovery, and promote relaxation.

Each appointment begins with a short consultation so the treatment can be adapted to your needs on the day. Some sessions focus on deeper work to address areas of muscular tension, while others are more restorative, helping calm the nervous system and bring the body back into balance.

My aim is to provide treatments that are thoughtful, professional, and grounded in an understanding of how the body works, while creating a space where clients can fully relax and switch off.

Treating the body, supporting the mind.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is approximately a 20-minute stroll away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

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.
• The extra touches: Clients are treated to complimentary refreshments. This commitment to wellness creates a holistic beauty experience that's as nourishing as it is indulgent.