hair and beauty in Lothians

Update your hair in an instant with SJ Creative, within X Creative Collaborative, Edinburgh. 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:

The venue is conveniently situated were you find plenty of buses and regular trams on Ocean Drive. Parking in Ocean Terminall multistory car park ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all hair enthusiasts.

The team:

Stacy's 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: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• Brand and products used: Wella, Maria Nila

Refresh your look at Beauty Headquarters Edinburgh, the city centre salon ready and waiting to primp and polish your nails, skin, eyebrows and eyelashes.

Having opened its doors in autumn 2018, the sparkling new salon is a cosy haven for all kinds of beauty treatments, with its light and fresh-faced decor creating a relaxing setting for a little bit of pampering.

Home to a powerhouse of qualified professionals with more than 10 years of experience behind them, together with a product list including Gel Bottle and Dermalogica, this salon offers a recipe for success.

The rich collection of services includes nail extensions, deluxe massages, eye enhancements, waxing and facials, so you'll be spoilt for choice and sure to find the results you desire.

Ideally based 5 minutes from Princes Street in the centre of Edinburgh, with parking nearby, there's nothing stopping from you sitting back for a moment of indulgence at Beauty Headquarters.

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.

Breathe new life into your style with Elegant Brows , laser hair removal , Ipl skin rejuvenation and tattoo removals . With everything from eyebrow threading and waxing to semi-permanent make-up and nails, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone of beauty. Open a world of possibilities and book now.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport and also with plenty of free parking.

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.

Step into PURE Spa Lothian Road, Edinburgh, where wellness meets luxury. Thoughtfully designed with your well-being in mind, our spa is a peaceful haven offering a range of innovative wellness and spa therapies for both mind and body.

Our first ever spa, PURE Spa Lothian Road has been a favourite destination for spa and beauty treatments. Now, wellness and biohacking enthusiasts can explore cutting-edge therapies like Cold Water Immersion and Contrast Therapy, designed to enhance circulation, promote detoxification and accelerate recovery. We’ve also introduced the latest in wellness technology, including Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which supports healing and energy restoration, and the Dry Hydrotherapy Massage Bed, offering deep relaxation and muscle recovery.

Additionally, experience the rejuvenating power of our Red Light Sauna, which uses infrared and red light to improve skin health, boost circulation and relieve joint and muscle pain. For a comprehensive recovery session, try our Compression Boots Therapy to support lymphatic drainage and enhance muscle recovery. For mental clarity and relaxation, our Therabody SmartGoggles help to improve sleep, reduce stress and tension headaches with a deeply relaxing eye and temple massage.

Nestled just steps away from Princes Street and Edinburgh's West End, our spa combines modern innovation with tranquillity. With numerous awards to our name, the best part of our work is seeing our clients leave feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and smiling.

Our dedicated team of wellness specialists offers a full range of 'facial' & 'massage treatments, including custom wellness packages tailored to your needs. Whether you’re here for a solo retreat, a couple’s experience, or a group session with friends or colleagues, we’re here to ensure you leave feeling truly revitalised.

Experience our new 'individual and corporate memberships, Access Passes or enjoy wellness suite packages curated for couples and groups.

Based within Rejuv Clinic on Queensferry Road, you'll find Kara Beauty. A renowned and quaint beauty treatment room providing a selection of semi-permanent makeup, facial, and brow treatments.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

Kamilla is a true genius in the craft, so you can be sure to feel safe and in good hands.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, friendly and professional.
• Specialises in: Beauty.
• Brands and products used: PhiBrows, Nouveau, Eve Taylor and IMAGE.

Tucked away in a peaceful corner, Holistic Wellness by Annemarie, offers a sanctuary for those seeking wellness through massage and holistic treatments. This venue, designed with tranquillity in mind, exudes a warm and welcoming ambience that'll instantly put you at ease as you forget about the outside world and indulge in some well-deserved self-care. Holistic Wellness by Annemarie specialises in a gentle, hands-on approach that enhances the body's natural healing processes and promotes overall well-being. 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:

The venue is conveniently situated close to ample free parking and plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all wellness enthusiasts.

The team:

With their years of experience, this maestro of massage is 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: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Working from my home-based studio allows me to offer plenty of availability for a range of specialised massages, including Sports Massage, Indian Head Massage and Lymphatic Drainage.

The dedicated room is within a main-door basement.

My training is primarily in Sports Massage, but I find myself increasingly drawn to understanding and alleviating chronic tension caused by the stresses of day to day life.

Welcome to Amber Hair & Beauty, a friendly, professional salon in Edinburgh.
Specialising in cuts, colours, highlights and beautiful perfectly blow dries,

Our experienced stylist Amber offers a personalized service, from precision haircuts and ghd blow dries to full- head highlights, foils and Wella professional colour match.
Wether your looking for a fresh new cut, blonde highlights, a colour refresh or a complete new look, we’ll work with you to create a style you love.

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming salon with free on-street parking and a compliment consultation with your appointment.

Book your next hair appointment with Amber Hair & Beauty today.

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Fall in love with amazing Japanese Face Lifting Massage at Royal Beauty Permanent & Aesthetic. With beautifully bold or delicately demure permanent make-up applications let the glamour goddess in you awaken. Book yourself in for an aesthetic adventure with beauty so good you'll be back in a heartbeat.

Nearest public transport:

There are plenty of local bus routes in the area to keep you well connected.

The team:

With the make-up magician on hand, you'll find no blurred lines here.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Tranquil, glamorous and friendly.
• Specialises in: Permanent make-up, Japanese manual face lifting therapies, beauty treatments, skin boosters,
• The extra touches: Don't get your tongue in a twist, as these sassy stylists speak both English and Polish fluently,

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WE'RE ON THE MOVE: From the 3rd February 2020 you will find Valerio is now based in the splendid premises of Hair by JFK - same great service, new vista.

Continuing to specialise in ladies’ and men’s hairdressing at affordable prices. The salon is spacious and bright, with comfortable furnishings, a place where you can rest assured your hair is in good hands.

Priding himself on his personal service, he is passionate about providing the highest standard of care. He listens to your needs and provides you with great advice on how best to look after your hair. Using high-end products such as Matrix, he ensures a high-quality finish with every visit.

Modello Salon, a hair and beauty salon, located in Bonnyrigg, Edinburgh specialises in haircuts, hair colouring and offers a variety of facial and body treatments, such as waxing and threading.

Nearest public transport:
Park Road bus stop is only a few minutes away.

The team:
The friendly hair and beauty specialists with years of experience live, breathe and sleep customer service, always going the extra mile.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, professional, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Hair and beauty treatments.
• Brands and products used: Kerastase, L'Oréal.
• The extra touches: The salon offers free drinks to the customers.

Paige Conner Hairdressing is a stylish, contemporary salon located on the iconic Broughton Street in Edinburgh, specialising in premium hair services. This welcoming studio offers a full range of creative hair solutions, from precision cutting and expert styling to bespoke colouring, all delivered in a relaxed and friendly environment.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is exceptionally well-connected, situated just a 5-minute walk from Picardy Place Tram Stop and within a 10-minute walk of Edinburgh Waverley Station. It is also moments away from major bus routes serving York Place and Leith Street, making it easily accessible from all parts of the city.

The team:

Paige and her team are highly skilled stylists dedicated to providing a personalised and professional experience for every client. They combine creative flair with technical expertise to ensure you leave the salon with a look that perfectly suits your personality and lifestyle.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, trendy, and incredibly welcoming.
• Specialises in: Expert Hair Styling, creative colouring, and high-quality hair care.

CM Hair is an established hair salon located within the Marriott hotel near Corstorphine, Edinburgh. Salon owner Cheryl has over 23 years experience in the industry and provides a variety of ladies' hair tinting and highlighting options alongside cutting and styling for both men and women.

Cheryl has learnt her trained whilst working with some of the most renowned figures in the world of hair. After completing her initial training and qualifications with Charlie Miller, she then went on the do further training with Toni & Guy and qualified with them too. She specialises in blow drying hair, and refuses to use straightening irons to finish a blow dry as she believes you should be able to achieve a sleek, smooth finish with a hairdryer and brush alone. Cheryl also likes to focus on the condition of hair and ensuring that clients can achieve the same salon finish at home. She achieves this by giving them a style they can work with and maintain, and by teaching them how to blow dry and style their own hair while she works her magic.

There is a Starbucks coffee bar available in the hotel, from which you can order any drinks and Cheryl also has a food menu available so you can nibble away while you have your hair done.

There is lots of hotel parking the clients to utilise and the salon is on many bus routes. The Gyle shopping centre, Edinburgh Airport and Maybury Casino are all very close, as is the city bypass, so CM Hair can be easily reached from all over the city and beyond.

Break out of any style rut with a trip to Leith's Fundamental Salon.

A fresh, vibrant take on the traditional salon experience, this urban styled hairdressers brings you a full Wella colour and unisex styling fit for any preference.

Founded in 2019, options cover detailed updos, stylised blow drys for restored shape and volume as well as an assortment of carefully matched colour techniques..

Set in the centre of Leith, Fundamental Salon is not only reachable by bus or car, five minute walk from the tram stop on leith walk.

An experienced team dedicated to helping you look and feel your best at Diamond Hair by Oana, Edinburgh. This hair studio is dedicated to high-end transformations and precision hair care. Specialising in bespoke hair colouring techniques, this studio is established as a chic and creative sanctuary for those seeking editorial-standard results

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-positioned on a major thoroughfare, close to plenty of public transport options. It is just a short 5-minute walk from South Gyle train station or a quick trip from the Gyle Centre tram stop. Numerous main bus routes also stop right outside on St John's Road, making it incredibly accessible.

The team:

Oana’s expertise lies in her technical mastery of complex hair goals - whether it’s achieving the perfect seamless balayage or bespoke technical colouring. Her attentive care and professional integrity ensure that every treatment is tailored to maintain hair health while achieving a flawless, diamond-standard finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly and modern setting
• Specialises in: Professional cuts, colouring, styling and treatment.
• The extra touches: Oana’s commitment to education; her background with top international academies means she brings the latest global trends and healthiest techniques directly to her clients.

Salon Thirteen is a luxury hairdressing salon in the heart of Corstorphine, Edinburgh. This amazing team offers a vast range of professional hair services including luxury hair extensions, hair colouring, cut and styling and hair treatments, also boasting a wide range of fabulous retail products from professional hair care to false lashes that you can purchase in-store or online.

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In the heart of Edinburgh, you’ll find the fabulous Beauty Hive.

Here you can choose from a select range of treatments, including gel nails, waxing and eyebrows.

Your highly-experienced therapist uses only the best products, like The Gel Bottle and Harley Wax, to achieve professional results.

This modern venue based within NoiRouge is conveniently located with tram, train and bus stops nearby.

Book in and let the wonderful Ailsa take great care of you today.

Step through the door at Bryony Quate Hairdressing to find yourself in a bright and modern blow-bar and beauty salon.

Conveniently located in Edinburgh city centre with Haymarket station a 20-minute walk away and local bus routes close by.

The stand out staff make you feel at ease offering an assortment of hair and beauty services amongst a chic, floral backdrop.

Whether you opt for a bouncy blow-dry or glamorous festival make up to release those summer vibes, Bryony Quate Hairdressing makes it all possible.

Welcome to Salon Fairnington, a premier high-street hair design studio in Edinburgh. This modern space offers a perfect blend of expert styling and a relaxed, neighbourhood atmosphere. It is the go-to destination for clients across the Southside of Edinburgh looking to elevate their look, maintain a precision style, or enjoy a completely personalised hair transformation. The salon operates with absolute technical mastery over cut and colour, specialising entirely in precision ladies' cuts, creative blow-dries, and advanced foil highlighting techniques. From clean structural trims and dramatic re-styles to tailored t-section, half-head, and full-head highlights designed to add radiant dimension, every service is customised to complement your unique features and lifestyle. Utilising premium, professional-grade hair care ranges, ensuring that your hair leaves looking vibrant, healthy, and perfectly finished.

Nearest public transport:

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

The team:

You are welcomed by a dynamic and highly talented team of specialists with years of master-level industry experience. This collaborative group of passionate stylists work seamlessly together to deliver a top-tier salon experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, stylish, and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Precision ladies' cutting, multi-dimensional highlighting transformations, and premium hair health systems.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.
• Brands used: Wella and Jadus.