Choose from 18 venues offering hair and beauty near Essex Road, London

Welcome to Enhance, based in Islington, London. Beauty specialists provide treatments such as facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, massages and other aesthetic services, injections,laser hair removal,leaving you looking more beautiful than ever.

Nearest public transport: The venue is based on Essex road, only a 10-minute walk from Angel tube station, with local bus, stops nearby.

The Team: They have 11 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Relaxing, friendly and warm. Specialises in: Facials, manicures, waxing, pedicure, threading and laser hair removal. Brands and products used: Murad and MDK.

Even the grizzliest of felons can leave looking smart, sharp and sophisticated with a fresh cut and shave at Grizzly Felons in Islington.

A retro-style barbershop decked out with wooden floorboards and exposed brick, creating a cool and trendy space for you to spruce up your look, just a 5-minute walk from Essex Road Station.

From a quick trim to 'The Full Service', these beard-loving barber enthusiasts know exactly what's needed to cater to the modern man.

Stop in today for a Grizzly groom, enjoy one of the many beverages on offer and stay for the ultimate barbershop experience.

Discover your sanctuary at Kobkun Thai Therapy, where our mission is to restore balance and well-being to your life. Located just minutes from Essex Road station, we offer an authentic Thai massage experience designed to help you unwind and reconnect with yourself.

Our skilled therapists understand that relaxation is more than just a break—it’s essential for a happy, healthy life. With every massage, we create a space where you can escape, recharge, and leave feeling lighter . At Kobkun Thai Therapy, we’re here to help you find peace amidst the demands of everyday life.

Marko Karola At Studio 58 is a boutique hair salon based in Angel, They go above and beyond to ensure their clients look their best with every visit.

A classically chic interior houses some of the finest talents in the industry, with a focus on delivering a bespoke beauty experience. Providing one to one consultations and appointments, they bring professionalism, style and irrepressible Italian flair to every treatment. Services include haircuts, highlights and updos, performed by a team who take the time to understand your individuality. With a meticulous and tailored approach, Marko Karola aim to help each client define their own personal sense of beauty and style.

Welcome to Pinky’s Beauty, London. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

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.

Jenelle Thompson Hair, located within the iconic Giovanni’s on Upper Street, has over 25 years of expertise in this vibrant and stylish location. With a career spanning work with celebrity clients, editorial shoots, and fashion shows, they specialise in delivering bespoke hair services tailored to each client’s unique needs.

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.

Refresh and reinvigorate your skin with a specialist facial treatment at Treat London in Islington

With a variety of innovative services on offer, this clinic has something for all skin types and conditions.

Whether you're after an anti-ageing treatment that reduces fine lines and wrinkles, a collagen-boosting Dermapen therapy, also known as Micro-needling and “the collagen Induction Therapy” Induction Therapy or a classic facial peel to soothe your pores, the expert therapists here customise each service to ensure your individual needs are met.

We also specialise in Laser hair removal, body sculpting, fat freezing, waxing, Brows and lash treatments.

This fresh, clean and cosy venue oozes class and its modern, city vibe makes it the ideal spot to unwind as you are treated to a peaceful moment of self-care.

Located on 116H Upper Street, the salon can be reached easily by tube, with Angel Station and Highbury and Islington Station just a short walk away.

For a high-end facial treatment and long-lasting results, book a date and restore your complexion to its glowing be

Head to Duck & Dry in Islington, London for a select range of hair and nail treatments, including hair styling, manicures and pedicures.

This new London salon is one of the biggest spaces for pre-drinks, pampering, and pictures, with the brand’s signature pastel hues, marble and greenery in the background. It also includes an Instagramble duck pond and ball pit as well.

Other features include a group makeup table, prosecco bar and the largest Duck & File nail bar yet, with a menu full of nail art.

Picture everything you expect from a salon - then think again and make it more about you. Chic, fun and fast manicures, pedicures, and blow dries – Duck & Dry Islington is a world where the traditional rules of hair and beauty do not apply.

The venue is located close to Essex Road train station, as well as a number of other bus stops.

Pay a visit to Beauty by Mariea in Islington for innovative and high-quality lash extensions and microblading. Whether you're after classic or glamorous Russian volume lashes, you'll get exactly the look you want with her.

Mariea is a VTCT assessor and tutor at a leading Microblading college, she also has 10 years medical background enabling her to understand anatomy and safely offer injectable treatments

Nearest public transport:

For all your aesthetic needs, visit Beauty by Mariea today. Find her just a 10-minute walk from Canonbury and Essex Road stations.

The team:

Mariea has gained experience across the globe, having worked for many years in Beverley Hills and La Jolla, California. There, she perfected her techniques and learned new ones along the way while completing further training.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, premium 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.

For all skin concerns and queries, Filteredbyher in London offers the best range for all skin types. From microneedling to dermal filler treatments, this home-based venue is the place you want to visit.

Nearest public transport:

Essex road station, Essex road bus stops or angel station

The salon is only a 2-minute walk from Essex Road bus stop.

The team:

Rachel is experienced and talented in skincare and is on hand for any questions or queries related to your skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Cosy and friendly.
• Specialises in: Dermal fillers and microneedling.

Found less than a minute's walk from Essex Road station in the heart of Islington, London, Glitz and Glamour is a one stop beauty salon offering hair, nails, tanning, beauty and aesthetics for ladies and gents and kid's pamper packages too! From LVL lashes to Shellac mani and pedis, highlights and bouncy blow drys to tanning beds and filler/botox! There is a large assortment of services here for you to choose from.

The staff are attentive, friendly and thorough, and will always ensure that you are completely satisfied with your treatment. You will immediately be made to feel at ease, and the team are on hand to offer advice or help if you are uncertain about any of the treatments on offer.

In the heart of leafy Canonbury in Islington, Canonbury Beauty is a tranquil spot for a manicure, pedicure, wax or lash treatment.

Spread across two floors in an elegant listed period property, this salon is committed to providing a place of relaxation, indulgence, health and a sense of well-being.

The team have decades of experience between them and you can be sure that your visit will be completely about you and what makes you feel comfortable.

Shellac manicures, Hollywood waxing and brow tinting are a few of the things offer, all delivered with a truly personal touch.

You can find Canonbury Beauty just an 8-minute walk from Highbury & Islington Station, with paid street parking nearby too. Book in today and discover your new go-to salon.

Run by Yoko Ohara (registered member of the British Acupuncture Council), Oriental Holistic at Neal's Yard Remedies provides a range of therapies (Japanese acupuncture, facial acupuncture, Shiatsu, Swedish massage, Thai yoga massage, facial rejuvenation).

The beauty of acupuncture originates from its holistic nature: it aims to treat a whole person, both mind and body rather than just a symptom. Yoko’s style is interactive, intuitive and hands-on: it’s a style based on traditional Chinese medicine but modernized by Japanese masters, K. Nagano and K. Matsumoto.

Please bear in mind that Yoko does not work for Neal's Yard Remedies. She is a self employed therapist working from Neal's Yard Remedies, Islington store.

Please give more than 24 hour notice if you cannot keep your appointment. Otherwise, you will be charged the full fee.

Beautiful Reiki by Bella’s treatment rooms are warm and welcoming. Book a Usui reiki session with Bella in appointments ranging from 45 minutes to 2 hours for 360 healing. Located at Omnia Holistic Centre, Reiki is available here on Thursdays through Sunday. Other days or times on request, any queries or general questions get in touch.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is situated on Colebrook Row, just off Essex Road, conveniently located a 5-minute walk from Angel station.

The team:

Bella at Beautiful Reiki by Bella ensures that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling lighter, closer to their spiritual self and soul, and with a renewed energy and sparkle in their eye.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calming quiet space in the hub of Angel with spacious waiting reception area and air conditioned/heated treatment rooms.
• Specialises in: Treatments for clients who want more spiritual insight in addition to Reiki energy work. All clients are treated with respect, empathy and the utmost care during their appointment.

Whether you're a budding athlete or in need of ironing out tension, Dr Stretch Therapies in Islington is the place to go. Let the skilled team help you find relief through sports, deep tissue, and other massage techniques.

The team of dedicated and committed fitness specialists has more than 9 years of experience in massage therapy as well as an impressive list of qualifications.

No matter your issue, the team can help bring balance back, whether through a relaxing moment away from the city crowds or working through a sporting injury.

The venue is a short 15-minute walk from Angel station. Get back on your feet in no time at Dr Stretch.

Our clinic is located within a working gym, so occasional background noise may be heard. We appreciate your understanding and look forward to supporting your recovery journey.

Organic Beauty at Omnia Holistic Centre is located in Angel, North London, offering a range of facial treatments. Upon arrival, their genuinely warm and welcoming atmosphere puts you at ease before they carry out the treatment to the highest standards.

Nearest public transport:

Angel Station (6mins walk)

The team:

Originally from France, owner Armelle moved to the UK 22 years ago and has since built a fulfilling career in holistic beauty therapy. She has been working as a self-employed beauty therapist and later chose to specialize in skincare and energy work. Her treatments are tailored to each individual and always performed using exclusively organic, vegan products. She believes that true beauty comes from balance. This is why Reiki and massage are an integral part of every treatment she offers, helping to restore both inner peace and outer radiance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Serene, calm, inviting.
• Specialises in: Organic beauty treatments, Reiki, and massages.
• Brands and products used: Vegan, cruelty-free, and organic products with natural ingredients.
• The extra touches: The salon offers complimentary refreshments.

Skynn London is an exclusive aesthetics clinic based in Islington, London, Angel tube station (Northern Line) and Essex Road are both a few minutes walk away. Visit Chen for professional and inclusive skin treatments such as micro-needling, dermaplaning and skin peels.

Nearest public transport: Angel tube station (Northern Line) and Essex Road are both a few minutes walk away.

The team: Chen has over 10 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Trendy, modern. Specialises in: Facial and body treatments. Brands and products used: Medik8, SkinPen.

We’re delighted to introduce ML Pro Beauty by Maja Kiprovska, a prestigious addition to the beauty scene, located within the stylish **Flanxs Hair Salon**.

Meet Maja Kiprovska

With more than 27 years as a beauty therapist based in Central London and 16 years as an International Master Educator, Maja is a powerhouse in the industry. She’s trained over 4,000 students globally.

Founded ML Beauty Academy, FLEEK Beauty & Business Magazine and created the acclaimed ML Pro Professional product line.

Her accolades speak volumes: awards like *Lash Artist of the Year*, *Lash Educator*, and recognitions from Beauty Awards including **British Hair & Beauty Awards 2023**, **HBA 2022**, and more—cement Maja’s reputation as a global beauty icon ([Treatwell][1]).

What to Expect at ML Pro Beauty

• • Location & Venue**

Nested within the chic ambiance of **Flanx | Hair Salon Islington**, ML Pro Beauty offers a curated, professional experience right in your neighbourhood at **156 Essex Rd, N1 8LY*

• • ML Pro Beauty Highlights**

• Access to Maja’s **signature treatments**, including waxing, lash extensions, microblading, and bespoke beauty services, all delivered using the premium **ML Pro product range**

• Expect a warm, expert-led experience—from precision nails,waxing to flawless lash artistry, all in an elegant, tranquil setting.

Why ML Pro Beauty Stands Out

| Feature | Why It Matters |

| **Luxury Experience** | Offers Maja’s award-winning expertise globally.

| **Innovative Products** | ML Pro products are trusted by professionals worldwide.

| **Convenience** | Top-tier beauty services now available right on Essex Road.

| **Excellence** | Maja is globally recognized for mastering lash, brow, and beauty trends.

-Ready to Elevate Your Beauty Routine?

Be among the first to experience ML Pro Beauty . Transform your look with the skill and sophistication only Maja Kiprovska can deliver—right here in Islington.