Choose from 17 venues offering hair and beauty near Essex Road, London

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.

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.

Located in various locations and salons around Islington and outside of London, offering beauty and complementary therapies with a holistic approach to help you feel amazing inside and out. A visit to us is a safe and un-rushed experience in a tranquil and dedicated space to provide a nurturing and peaceful environment.

Specialising in Skincare, Remedial massage, Reflexology, Pregnancy Massage, Lash Lifts and Natural Lash Extensions plus more. With expertise in neurological rehabilitation, palliative care and occupational therapy, so you’ll find high standards of practise, knowledge and advice throughout a wide-ranging menu.

Please Note: This is a female-only venue. (Exceptions made for existing client's partners or known contacts)

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

Welcome to Ansa’s Oasis within London Beauty Therapy, London. Step into this sanctuary of relaxation with soothing sensations that seamlessly intertwine. They offer a range of massages, including Swedish Massages, Deep Tissue, Sports Massages and Dry Cupping Treatments.
Additionally, they provide the soothing and holistic experience of a Swedish massage.

When you imagine your ideal massage, for some, it's the gentle, sweeping motions of a Swedish massage. However, if you're in need of serious muscle relief, our deep tissue massage promises to work out those knots.

Both deep tissue and sports massages are designed to alleviate muscle and postural stress, aches, pains, and sports-related injuries. Tailored to your individual needs, these techniques target and relieve muscle tension and injuries. They're perfect for athletes before and after events and for those dealing with workplace-related tension or poor posture. Many also find them profoundly relaxing, offering stress relief.

For those seeking a drug-free, non-invasive, and pain-free treatment, they also offer dry cupping. Our therapists will gently place suction cups on your skin to facilitate healing and improve blood flow. Cupping can be effective in relieving back and neck pain, stiff muscles, and even migraines.

Nearest public transport:

Angel station is just a 9-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected.

The team:

With their years of experience, this maestro of massage is committed to providing an exceptional experience, ensuring that each visit to our retreat is a journey into relaxation, vitality, and empowerment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Massage.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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.

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.

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:

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.

Breathe new life into your style with Ida Beauty, within Flanx | Hair Salon Islington, London. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone of beauty. Whether you're nuts about nails, need a fuss-free de-fuzz session or you're just looking for some bespoke brows, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now.

Nearest public transport:

Essex Road station is only a 2-minute stroll down the road.

The team:

With tons of experience and charm, this skilful technician Jurida will leave you feeling refreshed and radiating elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Threading and waxing, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and patient-centered care.

Welcome to Sweet Tee’s Wellness & Beauty - Islington, London, a dedicated sacred space infused with positive energy and healing vibrations. Here, skilled practitioners harness universal life force energy to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Time will seem to stand still as you drift into a state of deep relaxation, allowing the healing energy to work its magic. Emerge from the cocoon of life's chaos, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and deeply connected to yourself and the world around you. Sweet Tee’s Wellness & Beauty - Islington is more than just a wellness centre—it's a haven for holistic healing, a refuge for those seeking comfort from the disorder of modern life. Here in this oasis of tranquillity, your mind, body and spirit can unite in perfect harmony to find solace, renewal and a pathway to inner peace.

Nearest public transport:

Essex Road station is just a 10-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected. Paid parking is also available close by.

The team:

With their years of experience, these maestros of massage are committed to providing an exceptional experience, ensuring that each visit to the retreat is a journey into relaxation, vitality, and empowerment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Massages that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, revitalized, and deeply refreshed.
• The extra touches: Unwind with a choice of complimentary beverages. Whether it's a classic cuppa, a creamy latte, or a refreshing mint-infused water, these drinks perfectly complement the salon's tranquil ambience and top-notch beauty services.

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.

Welcome to Glow and Grace London, conveniently nestled within Giovanni's Hair & Beauty Salon in the vibrant neighbourhood of Islington, London. Experience a warm and welcoming atmosphere as you indulge in a range of rejuvenating services, including relaxing massages, revitalising facials, precise waxing, and expert brow services.

Nearest public transport:

Located on Upper Street, the salon is conveniently located just a 9-minute walk from Essex Road train station, 8 minutes from Angel tube station, and 11 minutes from Highbury & Islington station. 

The team:

Their dedicated team is committed to providing exceptional care, ensuring you leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and with a renewed sense of well-being.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming and friendly.
• The extra touches: The venue is well connected by public transport.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Athena Salon Hair & Nails is a one-stop location in Islington, London, for all of your hair and nail needs. Whether you need a hair refresh with some warming highlights or want to give your nails some extra glam with a shellac manicure, book in for an appointment today and let the friendly staff here take care of you.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is well-connected by bus and Essex Road train station is just a 2-minute walk away. Highbury & Islington tube station is just a 13-minute walk away.

The team:
Maria, the resident hairstylist, and Anastasia, the resident nail technician, are both fully qualified and highly professional.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, friendly, chic, modern.
• Specialises in: Hair colour, haircuts and nails.
• Brands and products used: OPI, CND, Sebastian and Nioxin.
• The extra touches: There is a private women-only area in the salon for bespoke treatments.