hair and beauty in Edinburgh

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.

Annabel Jane Nails is the one and only nail bar in Glenalmond Place and has a proven track record of providing amazing-looking nails at fantastic prices that will last!

Annabel is highly qualified and experienced in nail application and nail art as well as having glowing opinions from her swathes of happy customers. The salon is one of the area’s most sought after beauty providers with a constant stream of loyal customers.

Close to public transport links and with ample on-street parking you enjoy the convenient location. And with a tailored menu of very specialised services, you’ll be sure to find exactly what you need and end up with great results.

WomanKind Clinic @ Charlie Miller, Edinburgh hosts a powerhouse of professionals who are ready to help you discover your best beautiful self. Check out the trendy manicures, perfect pedicures, gel nails and a touch of creative nail art, that all combine to create a unique and instagrammable experience. Or, if you're in the mood for one of the classics, such as a fierce facial or wonderous wax, these gurus of glamour have your back (as well as your legs, face and underarms). Check out the treasure trove of services and book now, with a salon that's fit for every occasion!

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket stations are both approximately a 30-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

The team:

This stylish squad collectively has years of experience and knows how to bring their A-game.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Glam, 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.
• Brands and products used: AlumierMD, CND Shellac, Elleebana, Advanced Nutrition Programme, The Gel Bottle, Hydrafacial and Jane Iredale.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Frame your eyes beautifully and enjoy a customized beauty boost with a visit to Aligned by Ashley. Situated in the West of Edinburgh within the accessible EH12 area, this modern space is a fantastic local choice for advanced eye enhancements and professional grooming. Focusing entirely on frame-flattering definitions, the studio combines up-to-the-minute styling techniques with premium products to ensure you leave your appointment looking effortlessly polished and completely refreshed.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is located just a 4-minute stroll from the nearest West Edinburgh bus links and local tram stations within the EH12 zone, making your journey smooth and simple.

The team:

The specialist at Aligned by Ashley is a highly trained lash artisan who treats individual eye design with absolute precision. Combining an artistic eye for balance with a meticulous application technique, she custom-tailors every set to perfectly complement your natural eye shape, bone structure, and personal style goals. Known for her welcoming energy, professional manner, and gentle touch, she takes the time to make sure you feel completely relaxed, pampered, and beautiful from start to finish.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: A peaceful, private, and beautifully clean clinical environment designed to offer a relaxing escape from your daily schedule.

Specialises in: High-performance, meticulously detailed bespoke Lashes and expert eye-defining treatments.

Step into a trendy sanctuary, where the vibes are as vibrant as the colours and the style game is always on point with Escape Hairdressing, Edinburgh. These colour connoisseurs 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 service will leave you trimming over with confidence! So, don't get yourself into a hairy situation, stick with the pros at TEscape Hairdressing!

Nearest public transport:

A 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Escape Hairdressing. There's also paid parking available close by.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Wella.
• The extra touches: You can choose from a variety of free refreshments, this thoughtful gesture adds a personal touch, making every appointment a relaxing escape.

Breathe new life into your style with Tyme Beauty, Edinburgh. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone salon. Fast becoming the thread and butter of the local beauty scene, whether you're nuts about nails, ecstatic about extensions or looking to be bare-legged and beach-ready, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Park station is only a 9-minute stroll away and there's free parking close by.

The team:

With 21 years 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: Cosy, 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: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

At Gorgie Road Barbers, Edinburgh, their focus is simple: consistent quality and a relaxed, welcoming atmosphere. Whether you’re after a quick tidy-up on your lunch break or a full restyle, they take the time to get it right. They listen to what you want, offer honest advice when needed, and make sure you leave looking and feeling your best.

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.
• The extra touches: To make the experience even better, you can enjoy a complimentary beer while you get your haircut. It’s just one more way they help you unwind and make your visit something to look forward to.

Elena Dobrean Hairdressing, located within Jonas Wolf Hairdressing in Edinburgh, offers top-tier hairdressing services. Led by Anca Elena, this salon is dedicated to providing personalized and professional hair care and styling.

Nearest Public Transport:

Easily accessible, Elena Dobrean Hairdressing is ideally located near Haymarket station.

The Team:

Anca Elena, an experienced hairdresser, provides tailored and professional treatments to meet the needs of each client.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: A welcoming and professional environment that ensures a relaxing and stylish hairdressing experience.
• Specialises in: Specialising in hairdressing services.

Located just a few minutes walk from Fountainpark, in the tranquil area of Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, Glamour Hair & Beauty is an independent salon with an intimate and friendly atmosphere. They offer a selection of professional unisex hair and beauty treatments, using only well-known, premium brands.

Key services include the popular Keratin Blow Dry, a specialist hair treatment which transforms hair into a silky smooth finish, lasting up to five months. In colouring, they offer high gloss traditional and contemporary finishes, including semi-permanent urban colouring and natural sun-kissed hues.

Glamour's beauty menu includes tailored massages, Shellac and natural finish manicures and pedicures, unisex hair removal, deluxe facials and HD brow design.

Welcome to Eva Moricz Holistic Therapies, located in Edinburgh. 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 one minute walk from the Burdiehouse.

The Team
Eva warmly welcomes you. With a diverse range of skills, they provide a personalized approach, offering relaxing and therapeutic treatments tailored to your specific needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A friendly vibe in a modern wellness space where you can truly unwind.
• Specialises in: Massages, body treatments

If you're looking to be tickled wink, then look no further than Orlaith Innes Beauty Therapist, within Escara, Edinburgh. Take the tint and begin a lash love affair with amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows, or if you're ecstatic about extensions, there's an array of styles on offer, from fluttery and feminine to bold and dramatic (and that's just the tip of the eyesberg). Elevate your eyes to heavenly heights with Edinburgh and remember to thread a rumour about the exceptional results and service!

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 a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this glamour guru brings out your natural beauty and enhances your facial features. Whatever you desire, this skilled artist will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Brows and lashes, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill and patient-centred care.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users and offers complimentary drinks to help you feel at ease before your treatment.

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Find your inner zen at OK Therapies, a calming spot in Edinburgh for traditional massages and body therapies. If you are visiting Edinburgh and in need of relaxation there is no better place to go.

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 massage enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for massage 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: relaxing
• Specialises in: massages

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at RADIANCE - Skin Expert & Holistic Therapist, Edinburgh, 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 RADIANCE - Skin Expert & Holistic Therapist.

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 therapist 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.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at SKbeauty - Edinburgh, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are. From a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle, delightful dermal fillers, fierce facials for thirsty skin and more, this is the pinnacle of cutting-edge beauty and aesthetic innovation. Here, beauty and technology converge to offer transformative experiences that improve both appearance and confidence. 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 SKbeauty - Edinburgh.

Nearest public transport:

The Balgreen tram stop is only an 11-minute stroll away.

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: Polish and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Join us at Rose St Spa and Beauty haven. Situated right in the heart of the busy city centre, our new location has everything you need for a shopping pit stop or an after-work escape.

Equipped with a modern nail bar, pedicure area and brow bar as well as 3 treatment rooms for peaceful massages and facials- including our pore-busting microdermabrasion Diamond Peel facial - this the perfect sanctuary for your full beauty overhaul right in the heart of the city.

Pop in for a manicure after work and debunk your day with our friendly therapists or unwind and forget you’re in the middle of the city with a massage in our tranquil treatment rooms.

PURE Spa & Beauty regulars love our PURE Loyalty Scheme. Simply book an appointment with us to join and earn 4 points for every £1 you spend. Once you have collected a few points you can start to see some wonderful benefits including free treatments and exclusive offers!

PURE gift cards bought at Rose St can be used at any of our spas around the UK, making them ideal for Christmas, Birthdays and special occasions.

Centrally situated close to Haymarket station, Glamour at Glamour Hair & Beauty is a salon which offers an array of popular services for all your needs. This polished, welcoming venue boasts experienced, friendly staff who are highly knowledgeable and on hand to offer their expert advice regarding which treatment would be the best fit for you.

Choose from a selection of must have services including The Gel Bottle, HD Brows, Brow Lamination, anti wrinkle treatments, skin boosters

Don’t knock it til you’ve dyed it with Rachael @ Salon Glanville, Stockbridge. 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, sunkissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique - this is creative colouring done right. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. This is not hairassment - this is your sign to pencil in an appointment at Rachael @ Salon Glanville and leave trimming over with confidence!

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is just a 20-minute walk away, plus free parking is readily available in the area.

The team:

With tons of experience and charm, this skilful technician Rachael will leave you feeling refreshed, radiating elegance and in mint condition(er).

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: Guests can unwind with a choice of complimentary beverages. Whether it's a cup of tea, a creamy latte, or a refreshing mint-infused water, these drinks perfectly complement the salon's tranquil ambience and top-notch services.

Welcome to Trim 2 Fresh, Edinburgh. This shop mixes old-school barbershop vibes with modern flair to create the perfect spot to relax whilst they handle the rest. From skin fades and classic cuts to beard sculpting and precision braids, 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:

The Shore tram station is a 14-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

These scissors scholars believe that grooming is an essential part of self-care and strive to create an environment where their customers can feel calm, 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.

Our newest Edinburgh spa is situated in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Edinburgh Airport. We are located within the LivingWell Health Club which boasts excellent spa facilities.

This location is only a 2-minute walk from Edinburgh Airport, making it a brilliant resting point before or after a flight. There is a variety of public transport links to the Edinburgh Airport, as well as free parking on-site, making it easily accessible for all.

Our team here at PURE bring a wealth of experience and knowledge. Stepping into our tranquil haven will leave you wanting more. Our aim is to provide our clients with the ultimate spa journey leaving you feel relaxed, de-stressed and reenergised.