hair and beauty in Kensington Arcade, London

Update your hair in an instant with Luke Ormsby Hair, London. 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. 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:

A 17-minute walk from Kensington (Olympia) station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Jamie Stevens Hair.

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, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.

Welcome to Ana Marins Advanced Aesthetics within Saachii Wellness Rooms, Kensington, London. The best advanced aesthetics treatments for face and body in Kensington, London. High-quality products and amazing results.

Nearest public transport:
High Street Kensington Tube Station and Notting Hill Gate Tube Station

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 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, 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.

Indulge in your next self-care moment at Fay’s Beauty ltd, for facials, lashes and brows.

Nearest public transport
A 6-minute walk from High Street Kensington subway station.

The team
Fariba provides a wide range of treatments, creating ‘me-time’ moments that help her clients to look and feel their best.

What we liked about the venue

• Atmosphere: Homely, professional, and peaceful. A relaxing space where clients can unwind.
• Specialises in: All things beauty. Think: facials, lashes and brows.

Welcome to MP Hair Studio, an elite, boutique hairdressing oasis operating as an exclusive independent renter inside Saachii Wellness Rooms at Church Street, London. This premium studio offers a hyper-focused, bespoke approach to luxury hair artistry. The studio operates with absolute technical mastery, specialising in a premium menu of expert blonde artistry, dramatic colour transformations, and premium hair extensions. With over 14 years of elite industry experience, every single appointment is deeply tailored to the individual, combining advanced technical expertise with a highly personalised approach. Whether you are looking for a subtle tonal refresh, a seamless extension installation for length and volume, or a complete structural colour overhaul, the venue pairs master-level placement with premium, hair-health formulas to achieve flawlessly beautiful, radiant, and healthy-looking hair.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated, it is about a 10 - minute walk away from Kensington Underground Station.

The team:

Your care is delivered as an exclusive, one-to-one custom hair partnership run entirely by a single, highly dedicated master stylist. Because this is a specialised, one-person micro-salon operating within the quiet, professional ecosystem of Saachii Wellness Rooms, you completely escape the standard noisy salon rush. You get to enjoy a calm, intimate, and intensely focused appointment where you will receive dedicated attention in a thoroughly relaxing and welcoming environment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm, relaxing and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Precision blonding, complex colour corrections, high-grade premium extensions, and advanced hair-health preservation.

Put the 'Ahhh' back in spa with Sparadise Massage Spa, London. Here, the focus is on full-body rejuvenation through timeless techniques that restore, relax and realign. Guests can indulge in the calming flow of Swedish massage, designed to melt away tension and enhance circulation with long, fluid strokes. For those with stubborn tension or feeling a little knot so great, their deep tissue massage works with precision into the layers of muscle to ease chronic stress and restore mobility. Or, breathe deeper with their aromatherapy massage; a gentle, scentsational blend of essential oils and soft touch that calms the body, clears the mind and lifts the spirit. Get ready for a spa-tacular time at Sparadise Massage Spa!

Nearest public transport:

Streatham Hill station is just a 14-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem staying connected. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

With their years of experience, this maestro of massage is committed to providing an exceptional experience; don’t stress, they’ll press reset.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: This refreshing, all-inclusive, black- and Muslim-owned venue ensures that every visit feels like a luxury experience designed with serenity in mind.
• Specialises in: Relaxing rituals and restorative rubdowns!
• The extra touches: English and Somali are spoken fluently at the venue.

Where beauty and wellbeing go hand in hand at Vania Bragalda, based within the prestigious and discreet Aesthetic By Maria, London. An elite destination for bespoke skincare and facial rejuvenation. Tucked away in a charming Kensington mews, this studio is established as a sophisticated sanctuary for those seeking expert-led beauty facials that combine technical precision with a luxurious, personalised touch.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-located in the heart of Kensington, close to public transport options. A 5-minute walk from High Street Kensington Station (District and Circle lines) and a 12-minute walk from Earl's Court Station (Piccadilly and District lines).

The team:

Meet Vania Bragalda, a passionate and skilled beautician dedicated to helping every client look and feel their absolute best. Her expertise lies in her deep understanding of skin physiology.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Her ability to bridge the gap between high-performance skin results and a traditional, nurturing beauty experience makes her a standout specialist in the Kensington beauty scene.

Breathe new life into your style with Chic Beauty, 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, ecstatic about extensions or looking for a beautiful blow-out, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now.

Nearest public transport:

Notting Hill Gate station is only a 9-minute stroll away, making it super easy to pop in and say hi.

The team:

With tons of experience, these skilful technicians 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: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hair and beauty.
• Brands and products used: Wella.
• The extra touches: English, Arabic and Persian are spoken fluently in the salon.