hair and beauty in Lothians

Give yourself a treat at Lee's Nails & Beauty, located in Edinburgh. The modern vibe of the salon fits well with the array of treatments on offer, from nail extensions to eyebrow lamination - Lee's Nails & Beauty really does have something for everyone.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is located in Morningside, Edinburgh and is close to local bus routes and transport links.

The team:

Lee is a guru of glamour, and has a wealth of knowledge, with11 years experience in the beauty industry.

EST:2015

Amenities payment methods:

Cash accepted

Credit card accepted

Debit card accepted

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, spacious and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Nails and beauty.
• Brands and products: Shellac, Mylee, Gelish, BIBA.
• Skin care brands :Kiehl's , Neal's Yard, Body Shop.

Based within Escape Hairdressing on Montrose Terrace, Edinburgh, Velvet Brows is an eyebrow and eyelash studio that provides a specialist range of bespoke services. Choose from classic and innovative treatments that include threading, tinting, eyebrow lamination, lash lifts and semi-permanent eyebrow techniques.

The salon is located close to Royal Terrace Gardens, just a short walk from Edinburgh Waverly station. For an efficient, professional treatment from a true beauty specialist, book your next appointment at Velvet Brows.

Kismet's Beauty is a fun and friendly beauty salon located in the Leith area in Edinburgh. Gel nails, massage and waxing are only a few of the treatments offered by this team of professionals. Please note Kismet's Beauty treats female only clients.

Give your hair the refresh it deserves at KH Hair in Leith. Balayage, highlights, haircuts, and extensions are just a few of the treatments on offer at this top salon.

Nearest public transport:

Located down the road from Leith Victoria Swim Centre, the salon is reachable using local bus services.

The team:

Kieran is an experienced hairdresser whose focus is to help you look and feel fabulous and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: Wella.

Welcome to Alma's Hair Studio, within Diamond Barbers. Wide range of hairdressing services, located in the Haymarket, Edinburgh area, just 3-4 min walk from Haymarket tram station.

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.

Alisha Beauty Parlour is a unique and vibrant beauty salon, located on Gorgie Road between the areas of Gorgie and Dalry to the west of Edinburgh. Owned by two loving sisters who specialise in threading, they also offer nails, facials, tinting and waxing amongst other treatments.

This is your go-to salon for impeccable beauty treatments provided by friendly, professional and talented therapists. Every service on the menu is adapted to the personal needs and taste of each client and Nipa and Muni take all the time necessary to understand what look or style their clients want to achieve. Whether you come in for a manicure, eyelash extensions, cleansing facial or Indian head massage, the goal of this salon's team is to provide a therapeutic escape from the stress and ruckus of everyday life.

Alisha Beauty Parlour benefits from on-street parking just around the corner on Robertson Avenue.

Head on over to Silk Touch Lashes Edinburgh, where they live and breathe lashes. Within their walls, you will find an esteemed academy dedicated to training the next generation of super knowledgeable lash technicians. From Classics to Russians and Hybrid Handmade lashes, you can learn it all with them. Learn in small groups on a live model with full support and personalised feedback. Whatever the occasion, they aim to give a striking and glamorous look that commands attention and leaves you feeling like a goddess. Pencil in for an eye-opening experience and make a lash-ing impression, with Silk Touch Lashes Edinburgh!

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is approximately a 20-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, these glamour gurus bring out your natural beauty and enhance your facial features. Whatever you desire, they will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Fabu-lash lashes that will make you fall in love with your lash line!
• Brands and products used: Known for its steadfast commitment to using vegan, natural and cruelty-free products, this salon ensures that each treatment is as eco-conscious as it is nourishing.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment, you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

Preet’s Beauty Lounge is a highly regarded beauty salon located in Portobello, Edinburgh. The salon prides itself on providing exceptional client care, creating a relaxing and welcoming environment for all who enter. Preet, a qualified expert, welcomes you with professionalism and does her utmost to offer you a unique and relaxing experience. Discover an exclusive selection of treatments to enhance your beauty and offer you a moment of pure relaxation.

Nearest public transport :

The salon is located just a few minutes' walk from the bus stops Portobello Town Hall and Bridge Street.

The team :

The salon is owned and operated by Preet, a dedicated and experienced professional in the beauty industry. Preet takes a personal interest in each and every client, ensuring they receive not only top-notch beauty treatments but also warm and attentive service. With Preet at the helm, clients can expect a beauty experience like no other, tailored to their specific needs and wishes.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere: Inviting, tranquil and professional.
• Specialises in: Beauty.

Set aside some time for a new style at Edinburgh's Amber Hair & Beauty. Stylist Amber creates enviable cuts, colours and styles to suit any preference.

A welcoming salon, bathed in natural light, Amber's space creates the optimum setting for a perfectly matched Wella colour or GHD blow dry with curls.

Free on-street parking available.

Cash payment,

Card payment

Pop by today and try out a new hue, there is a free welcome drink and consultation to help you settle on the best option.

Nestled inside the sports hub at Queensferry Recreation Centre, Beauty and The Nails offers the full nail bar experience and professional lash and brow design.

All treatments are carried out by owner Izabela, famed for her super cheery welcome, she finishes every treatment with a selection of well-known premium brands. You'll find the full nail bar range of options with both CND Vinylux high shine polishes and CND Shellac 2 week finishes for natural nails. Her range of acrylic extensions comes with optional classic French tips or glossy Shellac finishes in an array of colours.

In brow design, you'll find perfectly waxed brows with tints for extra depth and definition. Lash treatments include low maintenance, eye opening lifts and tints or for the ultimate dramatic effect, Izabela specialises in luxury semi permanent extensions, individually applied, strand by strand.

Just a 5-minute walk from Dalmeny train station, there's also plenty of free parking available right outside. Late night appointments are available until 9 pm Monday right through to Thursday.

Beauty Pod is a beauty room operated by Jill at Medusa Broughton, situated in sight of the Picardy Place tram stop in the vibrant east end of Edinburgh city centre. She has 15 years of experience and multiple international qualifications so she can offer quality lash, brow and waxing services paired with luxury products in a relaxed environment.

Skilled and friendly to make sure you feel at ease with professional and considerate treatments. Just a short walk from Princes Street, this is a convenient and welcoming beauty stop where you can take some time for yourself.

Previously known as Free Range Beauty.

Update your look at Emily Rodgers PMU & Beauty in Leith, Edinburgh.

Choose from an extensive array of services, including gel mani-pedis, waxing, eyelash extensions, brow enhancing services, facials, massages, and many more.

Located within Purusha Hairdressing, this modern treatment room is easily accessible by bus.

Book an appointment here today and you'll walk out looking and feeling your best.

Dune Hair and Beauty is a well-established, modern salon within the Meadowbank area, just minutes from the busy Princess Street, offering precision cuts, professional styling and luxurious colouring.

This welcoming salon provides high-quality treatments alongside experienced and friendly staff; they are renowned for their unpretentious and attentive atmosphere, focused only on transforming your hair and making you feel at home.

They offer the latest on-trend colouring alongside classic tones as well as transformative, tailored cuts, whether you're after a complete restyle or just to breathe some life back into your locks. Their intricate hair up styles and glamorous blowouts will have you ready for any occasion, and their Keratin and conditioning treatments will leave your hair sleek, glossy and salon fresh for longer.

As previous winners of the Best of Edinburgh Salons, whatever you need you are in safe hands. They are open 5 days a week and are easily accessible in a central location via numerous bus routes.

Avant’s Edinburgh skin clinic is a refined destination for skincare expertise and innovation, inviting you to experience expert-led treatments in a tranquil setting at the heart of the city. Housed within an 18th-century Georgian townhouse, Avant’s Edinburgh Skin Clinic blends original architectural elegance with a refined, contemporary aesthetic. A private treatment room provides a calm, discreet setting for expert-led, results-focused skincare. The curated treatment menu ranges from advanced express services to immersive therapies using their award-winning skincare, expertly tailored to each client. Whether for a brief reset or a more immersive visit, the clinic offers a private, understated retreat in the centre of Edinburgh.

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.

Beauty Island is a beauty treatment room on South Trinity Road in Edinburgh. You can indulge and pamper yourself with a range of treatments including waxing, massage and facials. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours on your hands, you can escape to a world of relaxation and happiness.

Beauty Island was established in 2012 by Dominika, a highly trained beauty therapist. She listens to and works with her clients to provide them with the best treatment for their specific needs and the results they desire.

Head on over to NKD Skin Studio within Salon Fairnington, Edinburgh.

Your New Skin Bestie

HND Beauty Therapist specialising in Skincare, Beauty and Holistic Therapies

Over 30 years experience

Nails/Waxing/Massage/Reflexology

Book today at NKD Skin Studio (confidence included, no extra charge)!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

This one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling relaxed and comfortable.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, premium and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients go from feeling dull to dazzling! They're in the business of glow-ups.
• The extra touches: You can choose from a range of complimentary refreshments, a thoughtful touch that makes every visit feel like a laid-back escape. It’s all about keeping you comfortable while you get freshened up.

Take some time for yourself. Pick up one of the treatments in the menu to refresh your body, balance your mind and your inner energy. Harmonious Life located in central Edinburgh, at the second floor of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, a beautiful historic building.

Giovanna is a massage therapist with over 20 years of experience, originating from Italy.

Harmonious Life is the space where everybody will be able to find their own favourite treatment tailored to their needs.

Welcome to Smooth Dimensions, a premier medical aesthetic and holistic health clinic dedicated to helping you achieve your wellness and beauty goals. Nestled in the heart of Edinburgh, this clinic offers a serene and rejuvenating environment where you can embark on a transformative journey towards holistic well-being.

Whether you’re seeking non-surgical cosmetic procedures, skin rejuvenation, or holistic therapies, they offer a wide range of services tailored to meet your unique needs. Their facilities adhere to the highest safety standards, ensuring optimal results and your peace of mind. From anti-aging treatments to skin tightening and injectables, they offer a variety of options to address your aesthetic concerns. They prioritise natural-looking results that enhance your features rather than altering them, all while considering your individual preferences and desired outcomes.

Experience the transformative power of a medical aesthetic and holistic health approach at Smooth Dimensions!

Nearest public transport

For those travelling by public transport, the salon is conveniently situated a 20-minute walk from Haymarket station and the Haymarket tram stop. This makes it easily accessible to both locals and visitors alike.

The team

They believe that true beauty starts from within. The team of highly trained and experienced professionals is committed to providing personalised care that addresses both your external appearance and inner vitality. They will guide you through a customised treatment plan designed specifically for you.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: warm and welcoming
• Specialises in: skin care and aesthetics
• Brands and products used: HydraFacial MD, Profhilo

Based within Energize Gym in the heart of Edinburgh's financial district of The Gyle, Cabell Hair Company is a contemporary salon offering a selection of essential hair treatments, ranging from quick trims to big brush blow drys and bespoke styling.

Specialists in the Ombre and Balayage colour techniques, the dedicated team of stylists bring a wealth of skill and knowledge, with over two decade's industry experience between them.

Working with top products from renowned brands like Redken, they strive to find the style that suits you best, ensuring you receive quality results and a stunning look for your mane.

Reaching the salon is a breeze, with both Edinburgh Park Central tram stop and Edinburgh Park train station just a short stroll away. For those coming by car, plenty of parking is available at the venue.

Whether you're in need of an in-and-out cut or a complete change of style, book an appointment at Cabell Hair Company and let these masters of hair reinvigorate your locks.

Blossurria Beauty is a chic beauty salon in the heart of Edinburgh. This professional and stylish venue is perfect for those who are in search of an urban retreat where they can indulge in a variety of beauty services.

Nearest public transport:

For those who prefer public transport, the salon is conveniently located near the Cruise Liner Terminal station, which is just a 14-minute walk away.

The team:

The salon boasts a small, dedicated team of staff members who are committed to providing exceptional service to their clients. Their warm and friendly approach ensures that every client feels comfortable and well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, chic, urban.
• Specialises in: Eyebrow & eyelash tinting, manicure, massage.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, CND.