hair and beauty in Edinburgh

Nestled inside the sports hub at Queensferry Recreation Centre, Beauty and The Nails offers the full nail bar experience and professional lash and brow design.

All treatments are carried out by owner Izabela, famed for her super cheery welcome, she finishes every treatment with a selection of well-known premium brands. You'll find the full nail bar range of options with both CND Vinylux high shine polishes and CND Shellac 2 week finishes for natural nails. Her range of acrylic extensions comes with optional classic French tips or glossy Shellac finishes in an array of colours.

In brow design, you'll find perfectly waxed brows with tints for extra depth and definition. Lash treatments include low maintenance, eye opening lifts and tints or for the ultimate dramatic effect, Izabela specialises in luxury semi permanent extensions, individually applied, strand by strand.

Just a 5-minute walk from Dalmeny train station, there's also plenty of free parking available right outside. Late night appointments are available until 9 pm Monday right through to Thursday.

Wee Lisa's Wellness is a stylish and welcoming salon in Edinburgh, offering expert massage treatments tailored to each client’s relaxation and wellbeing goals. Whether you're easing tension, relieving stress or simply indulging in self-care, Lisa brings warmth and care to every appointment.

Nearest public transport:
Conveniently located near the Edinburgh Kirk Loan bus stop, making it easily accessible for locals and visitors alike.

The team:
Run by Lisa, a qualified massage therapist known for her friendly approach and attention to detail.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calming, holistic, and client-focused.
• Specialises in: Massage, Reflexology & Those with Chronic Conditions.

The only Nora Bode salon in Edinbugh! At LuminOxy, you can experience the power of Nora Bode advanced OXY facial therapies — innovative treatments trusted by top aesthetic clinics worldwide. Gentle yet highly effective, OXY facials exfoliate the skin with a precision-controlled diamond tip, while pulsed oxygen pressure infuses active ingredients deep into the skin. The result? Immediate radiance, improved hydration, firmer texture and long-lasting rejuvenation.

Nearest public transport:

Shandwick Place (Stop SB) bus stop is just 4-minute away. There is also free parking but must be pre-booked..

The team:

With extensive knowledge in advanced skin care, Tania offers each client a personal OXY facial experience, combining precision, care and the latest technology to achieve visible, long-lasting results.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, relaxing and professional.
• Specialises in: Advanced OXY facials.

If you believe that blondes have more fun, then head on over to Kirsty Stronach Hair, within KH Hair, Edinburgh and prove that theory! Known locally for being a staple for dramatic hair changes, this colour connoisseur will strip away the barriers to reveal your true hair potential, leaving you with a blank canvas ready to be painted in the brightest, boldest shades of blonde. Whatever you desire, 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! Whether you're all about banishing brass or just looking for a little pick-me-up, give your hair a dose of sass and sophistication and get ready to conquer the world with your platinum princess charm, all within one appointment. Book at Kirsty Stronach Hair today, or it light never happen!

Nearest public transport:

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, experienced and friendly.
• Specialises in: Transforming not just hair, but how people feel. One cut, colour and style at a time!
• The extra touches: You can relax and enjoy a complimentary drink, confident in the knowledge that you will receive a creative and professional service.

The studio is located on the 2nd floor, please wait in the lobby on the second floor. If the main door is closed, please ring the bell or send a text on 07878770510.

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Do you ever feel the weight of everyday life sitting in your shoulders, your jaw, your breath? Do you crave to feel lighter, calmer and more connected to your body again? Welcome to Touch Holistic Therapy.

Touch Holistic Therapy is a space where massage becomes more than physical work. It is a conscious practice of slowing down, releasing what no longer serves you and restoring balance within the body and mind.

Founded by Alisa, the studio offers bespoke bodywork shaped by both Eastern wisdom and modern therapeutic techniques. Drawing from Ayurvedic principles alongside Western massage therapy, Alisa works intuitively with each client, listening deeply to the body and tailoring every session to your individual needs.

Her treatments focus not only on easing muscle tension, but also on supporting the nervous system, lymphatic flow, circulation and emotional wellbeing. Each session is unhurried and intentional, creating a safe and nurturing space where you can fully let go and feel genuinely cared for.

Whether you are managing stress, fatigue, pain, or simply seeking a moment of stillness, Touch Holistic Therapy invites you to reconnect with yourself through skilled, mindful touch.

Treatments include
Swedish and deep tissue massage
Manual and Brazilian lymphatic drainage
Myofascial and remedial bodywork
Aromatherapy massage
Cupping therapy

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.

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 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!

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Step into a trendy sanctuary, where the vibes are as vibrant as the colours and the style game is always on point with Jonas Wolf Hairdressing, Edinburgh.

We Proudly use Davines in our Salon and with it we are here to elevate your look with a bespoke combination of creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes. Whether you're craving bold brunettes, fire-engine reds, or brilliant blondes, the spectrum of shades and classic cut services will leave you trimming over with confidence! So, don't get yourself into a hairy situation, stick with the pros at Jonas Wolf Hairdressing!

Nearest public transport:

A 4-minute walk from Haymarket station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Jonas Wolf Hairdressing.

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: Iconic, stylish, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used are Davines: Known for its steadfast commitment to using vegan, natural and cruelty-free products, this salon ensures that each treatment is as eco-conscious as it is nourishing.
• The extra touches: Portuguese, Spanish, English and Italian are spoken fluently and/or understood at the salon. :D

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.

Rae of Beauty is a beautiful treatment room offering your favourite beauty and waxing services in Edinburgh. Whether you’re looking for a quick waxing session, a much-needed lashes and brow package, a luxurious facial or a soothing massage, Stephanie has everything you need.

Nearest public transport:
Glebe Road bus stop just across the street.

The team:
Come meet Stephanie and she’ll make you shine.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Based within Salon Studios, in lively Cortsorphine, Edinburgh, the ambience of this salon is beautiful and girly, yet modern and very chic.
• Specialises in: Nails and Waxing.
• Brands and products used: CDN C Shellac
• The extra touches: Stephanie offers a compact list of all our favourite beauty and waxing services.

Paige Conner Hairdressing is a stylish, contemporary salon located on the iconic Broughton Street in Edinburgh, specialising in premium hair services. This welcoming studio offers a full range of creative hair solutions, from precision cutting and expert styling to bespoke colouring, all delivered in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is exceptionally well-connected, situated just a 5-minute walk from Picardy Place Tram Stop and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Station. It is also moments away from major bus routes serving York Place and Leith Street, making it easily accessible from all parts of the city.

The team:

Paige and her team are highly skilled stylists dedicated to providing a personalised and professional experience for every client. They combine creative flair with technical expertise to ensure you leave the salon with a look that perfectly suits your personality and lifestyle.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, trendy, and incredibly welcoming.
• Specialises in: Expert Hair Styling, creative colouring, and high-quality hair care.

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.

Update your hair in an instant with Fiona @ Salon Glanville, based inside Glanville Hairdressers, located in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. 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 located near plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

Fiona is a creative director offering an excellent technical ability, customer service, and she listens to your needs and gives you the results that you didn’t think you could achieve, always taking into consideration your individual style.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Chic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: A range of GHD, Nioxin, and Wella hairdressing techniques, helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Wella.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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.

**I am currently healing from a hand injury and will not be available until August. If you would like to be contacted upon my return, please put your name on the waiting list or contact me directly. Thank you for your understanding and I'm sorry for the inconvenience.**

Camdoonen Integrative Therapies is centrally located in charming Polwarth neighbourhood, independently working within Active Health Physiotherapy clinic. They offer a holistic approach to wellness, with every treatment customised to the client's specific goals, injury history, and current physical and emotional needs. They offer treatments such as:

• Myofascial release
• Cupping therapy
• Craniosacral therapy
• Somatic therapy
• Remedial massage

Nearest public transport:

Venue is easily accessible by several Lothian buses and is less than a 15 minute walk from Haymarket Station.

Parking:

The venue does not have on-site parking. There is off-street pay-and-display parking available, and parking (including permit holder only) is free after 5:30pm and on Sundays.

The team:

Camdoonen is managed by Elizabeth Reese, a massage therapist with over 11 years of experience and 1000+ hours of training. Predominantly using techniques such as myofascial release and craniosacral therapy, she helps clients with pain relief, injury rehabilitation, symptom management for chronic conditions, stress relief, and nervous system dysregulation. Elizabeth has a genuine desire to help others achieve optimum holistic health and does so by providing a calm, clean, and safe environment for her clients to feel at ease.

Accessibility

The venue has a buzzer system to enter that is about 5 feet high. There are no stairs to enter the building and the treatment room is less than 10 feet from the front door. The massage therapist uses unscented products for sensory-sensitive people and nut-free products to avoid allergic reactions. If you have mobility restrictions, would like to request neurodivergent accommodations, or have any additional concerns regarding accessibility, please contact support@camdoonen.com

For beauty that goes above and beyond, step into K Aesthetics Edinburgh, an oasis of calm that'll take you away from the troubles of everyday life. A perfect pit stop for pampering, you'll find no blurred lines here, and an hour or two will have you feeling as good as new. Battle those beauty blues today with K Aesthetics.

Nearest public transport:

Kingsknowe station is only a 15-minute walk away, with plenty of local bus routes to keep you connected.

The team:

With over a decade of experience, they practice with precision, and it's all the more evident that they are true glamour gurus.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Injectables and hair removal.
• Brands and products used: BOCOUTURE.

At Beauty Touch, Edinburgh, their passion for beauty drives them. What sets up apart is professionalism. They are dedicated to excellence.

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.

Welcome to Taylor’s Lashes, they have been a lash and brow technician for over 2 years now, offering all sets from classics, angel lashes, hybrids, Russian, mega volume and infills for each. They also offer lash lift with optional tint and brow waxing, tinting and lamination

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.

Welcome to Amber Hair and Beauty, located at 3 Mountcastle Drive North in the charming city of Edinburgh. This chic salon blends elegance with comfort, offering a refined space where style and relaxation go hand in hand. Whether you're after a sleek new cut, a vibrant colour refresh or a classic blow-dry, Amber Hair and Beauty delivers with flair and finesse, ensuring every visit leaves you feeling your absolute best.

Nearest public transport
The salon is conveniently situated near the Mountcastle Grove bus stop, making it easily accessible for clients across the city.

The team
Amber Hair and Beauty is home to a talented team of stylists who are passionate about helping you express your personal style. With a keen eye for detail and a warm, welcoming approach, they ensure every appointment is a treat.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere : Luxurious, modern and calm.
• Specialises in : Hair.