hair and beauty in Lothians

Lynsey Mckenzie Holistic Healing is a home-based venue in EH8 offering a range of treatments for women. The menu of services includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki, Deep Tissue massage and much more.

Lynsey is a therapist with a lovely relaxed approach and vast experience spanning a decade. She makes you feel comfortable, at ease and the centre of attention every time. She works confidently, focused on your well-being during the whole treatment, whether it is just for relaxation and de-stress or to treat any other specific issues you might have. Lynsey will provide you with great professional advice alongside a calming and soothing but also effective treatment.

There is free on street parking or you can catch several buses to nearby portobello, bus numbers are 4,5,45 and 26.

Please note: we can only take female clients

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Beauty Boutique Nails - Cameron Toll, 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 Beauty Boutique Nails.

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:

Together with their skills, experience and a great eye for detail, this talented team aim to have you looking and feeling your best.

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.

Welcome to Inphills, Linlithgow. 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.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Beauty Boutique Nails - Edinburgh Waverly, 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 Beauty Boutique - Edinburgh Waverly.

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:

Together with their skills, experience and a great eye for detail, this talented team aim to have you looking and feeling your best.

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.

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.

Give your hair the treatment it deserves at Escara Hairdressing in Musselburgh. Balayage, highlights, haircutting, and hair conditioning are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals who are known for building human connections. They live, breathe, and sleep customer service, always going the extra mile.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wellaplex, Illumina.

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.

​At Fitness In Minutes, Edinburgh, you can enjoy gentle, science-based compression therapy designed to support your body’s natural lymphatic flow and circulation. Pressotherapy is perfect for reducing bloating, easing the feeling of heavy legs and enhancing overall body contour and comfort. It is not a medical treatment and is not suitable for individuals with certain conditions. A full consultation is included prior to your first session. Pressotherapy at Fitness in Minutes can be enjoyed as an add-on to your regular EMS workouts, or booked separately using our Vagaro storefront. The procedures are carried out on the Zemits Demeter 2.0. Course recommendations for best results are undergoing 10–15 sessions, spaced every 2–4 days, followed by maintenance with 1 session per month or a repeated course after 6 months. Typical session length is 30 minutes.​

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is approximately a half-hour walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

With their years of experience, they 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: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

At Beauty Touch, Edinburgh, their passion for beauty drives them. What sets up apart is professionalism. They are dedicated to excellence.

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.

Poppy Hair, based within NOIRouge on Dundas Street in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
I am a dedicated and creative hairdresser with over 14 years of experience in the industry. My passion for what i do has only grown over the years, I am very focused on delivering results that leave my clients feeling confident and happy!

I enjoy working with all hair types, but I especially love creating short or cropped styles, enhancing natural curls and designing lived-in colour looks while keeping hair in its best condition ( condition is key! )

Seeing clients leave the salon feeling like the best version of themselves is what drives me.
Whether you’re ready for a fresh change/restyle or just looking to maintain your current style, I would love to work with you!

• Atmosphere: Clean and somewhere to relax.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

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.

Afro Salon is a distinguished hair salon based in the vibrant locale of Livingston. This beauty venue brings a touch of elegance and glamour to the local beauty scene, offering an array of hair care services to cater to their clients' diverse needs.

Nearest public transport:

A 40-minute walk from Livingston North station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Afro Salon. Plenty of free and paid parking is available close by for those arriving by car.

The team:

Greeting every client with a smile and combining years of experience with a personable approach, these salon superstars perform all their services to the highest standard possible, to ensure a beautiful, inspirational result with every 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.
• 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.

The studio is located on the 2nd floor, please wait in the lobby on the second floor. If the main door is closed, please ring the bell or send a text on 07878770510.

Lets connect on Instagram - @touchholistictherapy

Do you ever feel the weight of everyday life sitting in your shoulders, your jaw, your breath? Do you crave to feel lighter, calmer and more connected to your body again? Welcome to Touch Holistic Therapy.

Touch Holistic Therapy is a space where massage becomes more than physical work. It is a conscious practice of slowing down, releasing what no longer serves you and restoring balance within the body and mind.

Founded by Alisa, the studio offers bespoke bodywork shaped by both Eastern wisdom and modern therapeutic techniques. Drawing from Ayurvedic principles alongside Western massage therapy, Alisa works intuitively with each client, listening deeply to the body and tailoring every session to your individual needs.

Her treatments focus not only on easing muscle tension, but also on supporting the nervous system, lymphatic flow, circulation and emotional wellbeing. Each session is unhurried and intentional, creating a safe and nurturing space where you can fully let go and feel genuinely cared for.

Whether you are managing stress, fatigue, pain, or simply seeking a moment of stillness, Touch Holistic Therapy invites you to reconnect with yourself through skilled, mindful touch.

Treatments include
Swedish and deep tissue massage
Manual and Brazilian lymphatic drainage
Myofascial and remedial bodywork
Aromatherapy massage
Cupping therapy

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at My Beauty Nails - The Gyle, 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 My Beauty Nails.

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:

Together with their skills, experience and a great eye for detail, this talented team aim to have you looking and feeling your best.

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.

Welcome to Taylor’s Lashes, they have been a lash and brow technician for over 2 years now, offering all sets from classics, angel lashes, hybrids, Russian, mega volume and infills for each. They also offer lash lift with optional tint and brow waxing, tinting and lamination

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 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

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.

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.

Rhona Fletcher Beauty is an aesthetic and depilation venue located in the town of Corstorphine. With a focus on makeup & pmu, body treatments, and face treatments, this beauty venue offers a range of services to enhance your natural beauty.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently located near South Gyle station, which is just a 17-minute walk away. Alternatively, Saughton tram stop is also within walking distance, approximately 25 minutes away.

The team:

At Rhona Fletcher Beauty, you will find a team of passionate staff members dedicated to providing exceptional service. Led by Rhona, their expertise and knowledge ensure that you receive the highest quality treatments tailored to your needs.

What we like about the venue:

• The venue specializes in a variety of treatments, including makeup & pmu, body treatments, and face treatments, allowing you to address multiple beauty needs in one place.
• They use professional product brands such as Dermilogia, Medik8, REN, Tina Davies, and Everafter, ensuring the best possible results for your treatments.
• Rhona, the founder and a staff member at the venue, brings a wealth of experience and skill to every treatment, ensuring you receive top-notch service.

Now you can feel like a million dollars at Luxury McQueenies Hair and beauty in Corstorphine, from their grand selection choose from nail care, haircutting, colouring and styling, facials, massages and a huge amount more to help you really stand out in the crowd.

The creative team's mission is to send you into an A-list experience through their crafty haircutting and colouring techniques, admirable beauty skills and bubbly charm. Rest assured whether you're craving a full-on pampering experience or a simple manicure, you'll be a top priority every second during your visit in this ornate salon. All services are carried out with some key brands to help enhance your results and provide a lasting finish.

The salon is situated in Edinburgh's suburban area of Corstorphine, 16 minutes walk away from South Gyle train station. There's also parking and bus stops along the road for other means of transport. Plunge yourself into a world where only unbeatable beauty will do at this top dollar establishment.