hair and beauty in Essex

In the world of aesthetics, there are places that simply provide a service, and then there is Always Smile in Basildon—a sanctuary where beauty and sophistication converge. This salon has redefined the self-care experience, creating an environment where every treatment is a ritual. It is a space where modern trends meet timeless techniques, all delivered in an atmosphere of pure relaxation.

Nearest public transport:

Basildon train station is just an 8-minute walk away.

The team:

The heartbeat of Always Smile is its team of highly skilled therapists and stylists. Every professional in the building is an expert in their respective field, from master colorists to clinical skin specialists. Their warmth and professionalism turn every appointment into a personalized beauty journey.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Lashes, nails and brows.

Taz’s Beauty, Brows & Nails is a chic hotspot for women-only in Brentwood, Essex, offering a variety of treatments including brow lamination, shellac mani-pedis and facial threading.

Nearest public transport:
There are bus stops outside the salon and it is only a 17-minute walk to Brentwood train station.

The team:
The team have up to 10 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, professional and fun. Really stands out from most other salons near.
• Specialises in: Threading, waxing, nails, massages.
• The extra touches: Tea, coffee and water are available for clients.

OLBA is a ladies only beauty clinic located in the heart of Colchester, tucked away just off of the high street.

This cosy venue boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere, inviting clients to relax and enjoy top-notch beauty services.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is a one-minute walk from the Angel Court (Stop Ga) bus stop (ID: esxamtad).

The Team

At Odo Luxe Beauty & Aesthetics, a small team of devoted and highly skilled staff members works diligently to take care of each client. Despite their size, they are known for their remarkable ability to offer personalised services, ensuring every client leaves the salon feeling and looking their best.

What we like about the venue

Atmosphere: Cosy, Elegant
Specialises in: basic and advanced beauty services

Step into B'Divine Beauty @ Welligton House, Suite 606. Colchester, where luxury meets relaxation! Whether you're looking for a rejuvenating facial, a flawless manicure or a full body pampering session, our expert team is here to give you a glow that lasts. Immerse yourself in a tranquil, welcoming space and let us take care of all your beauty needs. Your ultimate beauty destination awaits you.

one on one and group fully accredited training available.

Training available either in house or in the comfort of your own salon/ City.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options. Free parking is also available on request.

The Team:
Jade-Marie is a skilled beautician who brings years of expertise and a personal touch to every treatment. She's super precise and detail-oriented, so you can be sure you'll leave feeling your absolute best. She'll make sure you get the exact treatment you need, whether you're after a relaxing facial or a bold new look.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm, clean and friendly.
• Specialises in: Advanced facials, waxing, injectables and training.

Refresh and revitalise at MBS The Mind Body & Soul in Colchester, a health, beauty and wellness centre with a diverse array of treatments on offer.

A modern and tranquil space boasting 17 private treatment rooms, here you'll find all you need under one roof for a nurturing session of self-care.

The team prides themselves on delivering safe and effective treatments that restore your mind, body and soul to their best.

Alongside beauty classics like manis, pedis, lash extensions and waxing, they provide advanced facials using products from renowned brands like Skinceuticals and CACI. Each treatment is tailored to ensure you receive maximum results.

The venue can be found on Gosbecks Road, a 10-15 minute drive from Colchester town centre. Plenty of free parking is available.

Wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Disha’s Beauty – where over 18 years of expertise meets the art of beauty and precision. Specialising in lashes, brows, facials, and waxing, we deliver tailored treatments with a personal touch. Our goal is to help you feel confident, refreshed, and naturally radiant. Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or maintaining your glow, you’re in trusted hands at Disha’s Beauty.Disha's Beauty is nestled in the city centre of Chelmsford and is only a 3-minute walk from the Chelmsford train station. This chic and modern salon offers a wide and diverse range of treatments to cater to all your beauty and self-care wishes! Whether you are looking for wax, eyebrow threading, tint, manicure, pedicure, massage, facial, eyelash extension or makeup services, Disha's Beauty has all these and more treatments to offer.

Nearest public transport:

Disha's Beauty is only a 3-minute walk from the Chelmsford train station and is well-connected by local bus routes.

The team:

Welcome to Disha’s Beauty – where over 15 years of expertise meets the art of beauty and precision. Specialising in lashes, brows, facials, and waxing, we deliver tailored treatments with a personal touch. Our goal is to help you feel confident, refreshed, and naturally radiant. Whether you’re preparing for a special occasion or maintaining your glow, you’re in trusted hands at Disha’s Beauty.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, welcoming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Advanced nail treatments, advanced comprehensive skin treatments and facials, Hollywood waxing and HD Brows.
• Brands and products used: Organica Thread, Hive Sensitive, Lycon, Refecta Fill, Nouveau,Lash Perfect, Murad, Casmara, Retinol Skincare and Cosmetic, MC Cosmetics, Keso, Callus Removal, DND, Shellac, OPI, Morgan Taylor, IBD, ASP, The Gel Bottle Inc, Gellux and L'Oreal.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

Welcome to Meraki Beauty, Essex. 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.

In the heart of Ware. Skin By Sian specialises in complex skin care treatments using results-driven cosmeceuticals.

Within this private treatment room, all appointments are carried out by their founder Sian Cleak. A qualified Aesthetician of the Steiner Beauty College in Mayfair, Sian has now amassed more than 33 years treatment in the beauty industry, treating every kind of skin complaint.

On her menu, you'll find collagen boosting derma-needling treatments for both the face and body, several options in deep exfoliating peels, IPL hair and skin treatments, as well as a selection of relaxing massages and all the essentials in waxing using advanced sensitive wax.

Centrally located, Skin By Sian is a 6-minute walk from Ware train station or free parking for 3 hours is available in Tesco car park, which is only a minute walk to the clinic. Free consultations are offered for every treatment.

Belleza Beauty & Spa - Colchester is a beauty salon in Colchester offering a range of treatments from waxing to massage and facials.

Nearest public transport:

Colchester Town station is under a 10-minute walk away.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Massages, waxing, nails, and lashes and brows.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, HD.

Welcome to Studio Vlu Skin, within Attitude Hair & Beauty, Hoddesdon​​​​​. 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.

Welcome to Belleza Beauty salon that offers an extensive range of treatments and products, from advanced skincare and body treatments to essential beauty maintenance in a stylish and contemporary salon in Basildon.

Our unique team of therapists endeavour to research all the latest technology, bringing our clients only the very best in the beauty industry.

Our mission is to welcome our customers with service that exceeds expectation and to offer results that deliver, all in a relaxing, honest and loving environment.

Polish Me is a nail bar in Loughton, Essex offering Shellac or classic manicures and pedicures, acrylic or gel nail extensions, nail designs, and more.

You can easily reach this venue by public transport, with bus stops nearby.

Time to treat yourself at Home of Hair, a contemporary home-based studio located in the city of Colchester. Trendy haircuts and fashionable colourings are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top venue.

Nearest public transport:

Home of Hair is easily accessible by public transport. The closest stop, Fiddlers Folly (bus lines 83, 83B, 88B, and 902) is at just four minutes walking from the salon.

The team:

Emma Mattack is an experienced and friendly professional who is always happy to take care of her clients, going the extra mile to satisfy their requests and guarantee a pleasing experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: haircuts, hair extensions, hair coloring, and highlights.

Blush & Blow, Hair & Beauty is a comprehensive beauty boutique located on the High Street, Chipping Ongar, specialising in precision waxing, rejuvenating facials, and eye-defining treatments. This elegant and welcoming salon offers a complete head-to-toe beauty experience, providing high-quality grooming and aesthetic services designed to enhance your natural radiance in a relaxing, professional setting.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is exceptionally well-placed for local access in the heart of the town. It is served by several key bus routes, including the 420, 420A, and 501, with stops almost directly outside on the High Street, providing direct links to Epping, Harlow, and Brentwood. For those arriving by car, the venue is easily accessible via the A414, with local parking available in the nearby Sainsbury’s and Pleasance car parks.

The team:

Lead beauty specialist Momina is a highly skilled practitioner known for her meticulous attention to detail and gentle, professional manner. With a passion for precision and skin health, Momina focuses on a personalised approach—whether she is performing a detailed threading session, applying a flawless set of lashes, or a bespoke facial, she ensures every treatment is tailored to the client's unique features and beauty goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Chic, friendly, and professional.
• Specialises in: Bespoke Facials, Professional Waxing, and Precision Threading & Lashes.

Take the rough with the smooth and say goodbye to those pesky hairs with Three Princess, Harlow. Surrender to the impeccable expertise of this waxing warrior as they skillfully remove unwanted hair, leaving you with a silky-smooth canvas. Or book in for a magical massage and bask in the ambience of this hidden gem, where soothing melodies and the subtle scent of lavender envelop your senses and leave you feeling refreshed, renewed, and utterly blissful.

Nearest public transport:

You'll find plenty of local bus routes in the area, or if you prefer to come by car you can also find free parking for the salon.

The team:

This guru of glamour will bring your visions to reality, transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, tranquil and friendly.
• Specialises in: Enhancing your natural beauty.
• Brands and products used: Wax and Hive.
• The extra touches: Both English and Albanian are spoken fluently in the salon.

Bloom Room Skin Care & Laser Clinic is a cosy , relaxing treatment room in Loughton,offering an array of classic Beauty and skin treatments including Women’s and Men’s Laser Hair Removal,Hifu Face and Body treatments,Cryolipolysis(Fat Freezing),Laser Skin Rejuvenation ,Hydrofacial,Cavitation,Shockwave,Microneedling,Treating Cellulitis and Stretch Marks.Working with 3 D Aesthetics Face and Body Devices.

Nearest public transport:

Debden Station is just a 2 - minute walk away.

The team:

Owner Jelena is a highly experienced therapist with an extensive wealth of knowledge and expertise about all skin conditions and beauty treatments.She has a long experience working in one of the famous Harley Street Clinics and decided to bring her experience to Loughton.Her dedicated and caring approach to all treatments combined with a professional and friendly nature guarantees that you will receive a high-quality service with exceptional results.From a quick lunch - time appointment to an indulgent pampering session,Bloom Room Skin Care & Laser Clinic provides the perfect escape from the stresses of every day life and the ultimate destination for all your beauty and skin needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere:Professional,vibrant and welcoming.
• Specialises in:Laser Hair Removed,Hifu,Fat Freezing,Cellulite Treatments,Radiofrequency and Hydrofacials.
• Brands and products used:Gigi Laboratories,Dermalogica,3D Skincare,Eve Taylor,REN,Kaeso and many others.

Nearest public transport:
There are several bus stops nearby and Chelmsford train station is just a 7-minute walk away.

The team:
The large team at BARE & BOLD are friendly and fully qualified in their respective fields.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxed, bright, friendly, high-end salon.
• Specialises in: Nails and beauty.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle
• The extra touches: The venue is LGBTQIA+ friendly and wheelchair accessible.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at CJ Beauty Kent, 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 CJ Beauty Kent!

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: 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.

PomPom Beauty is situated in Ramsden Heath, 10 minutes drive from Billericay High Street with easy, free private parking on site.

We offer a range of Beauty services including -

• The Million Dollar Facial Range
• BioRePeelcl3
• Chemical Peels
• Dermaplaning
• Microneedling
• Gel Nails/Toes
• Brow Lamination
• Nouveau Lash LVL Enhance Lash Lift
• Eyebrow Shaping / Eyebrow and Eyelash Tinting

Feel fabulous from tip to toe at Kat's Beauty within La Rezel Hair & Beauty, London, a cosy and welcoming spot where nail care, waxing, facials, eyelash extensions and other favourites can be found. All treatments are carried out in a private room for the ultimate personal pampering experience. Make your next destination an appointment at Kat's Beauty for an indulgent occasion.

Nearest public transport:

Theobalds Grove station is just a 2-minute stroll down the road. Free and paid parking facilities can be found nearby, making the salon convenient to reach.

The team:

Kat is a certified and insured therapist whose passion is crafting all things beauty-related in a relaxing ambience and was awarded Best Beauty Salon in North London 2019. She's joined by some big beauty brands to perfect a long-lasting look with the likes Zemits, Dermapen, Arosha,OPI, Essie, Blue Sky, and also The GelBottle BIAB.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: With shimmering silver details and clean white interiors, the salon feels effortlessly high-end and refreshingly timeless.
• Specialises in: Helping you feel as good as you look (and you’re about to look amazing).
• The extra touches: Clients are offered a selection of complimentary refreshments, as this modern, chic salon prides itself on providing a top-tier beauty experience with a side of sophisticated comfort.