hair and beauty in Lothians

At K G Beauty located within Enliven Massage & Beauty, I strive to create a friendly and welcoming atmosphere with a professional service. With 17 years of experience working in the beauty industry, I focus on giving a high standard of treatments, alongside tailoring to your specific needs.

Services offered include gel polish, Builder gel, acrylic and hard gel nail enhancements, waxing, eye treatments, facials and massage. We look forward to welcoming you to KG Beauty and providing a friendly and welcoming environment.

Awards:

Hair and Beauty Awards 2026 Finalist for Beautician of the Year and Nail Technician of the Year.

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, and providing expert advice and guidance.

Nicole's Nails & Beauty is a bright, airy, family-friendly salon in bustling Bruntsfield. They offer manicures, pedicures, Specalising in The Gel Bottle , waxing, eyebrow and eyelash tinting and more. Owner and Nail Technician Nicole, has been a nail technician for 21years and graduated from a renown beauty international school in South Africa. To Nicole, it is very important that each of her clients leaves the salon feeling special.
Everyone working in the salon is professional, talented and friendly and only premium brands like The Gel Bottle and Lycon are used. The staff effortlessly adapt their services to meet the needs of each of their clients.
Located just off Bruntsfield Place near bus stops and ample street parking, this salon couldn't be more convenient. If you've been putting off your me-time and pampering, make some time for yourself and book your next beauty appointment at Nicole's Nails & Beauty.

Welcome to Trim 2 Fresh, Edinburgh. This shop mixes old-school barbershop vibes with modern flair to create the perfect spot to relax whilst they handle the rest. From skin fades and classic cuts to beard sculpting and precision braids, they'll get your style exactly where it needs to be. For mastery, style and services that hit the mark every time, we moustache you to book an appointment today!

Nearest public transport:

The Shore tram station is a 14-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

These scissors scholars believe that grooming is an essential part of self-care and strive to create an environment where their customers can feel calm, comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Legendary, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Give your hair a treat in at Beautiful Hermosa Hair, in Musselburgh. You’ll find all the major trends in colour, highlights and balayage technique.

Nearest public transport:

Bridge Street bus stops (lines 26, 44, 48) are located a short walk from the venue

The team:

Victoria 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: Cosy and friendly
• Specialises in: Hair colouring and styling

Beren Beauty is a boutique-style salon located in Portobello, Edinburgh, just a short walk from Portobello Beach. If you want smooth, summer-ready skin, treat yourself to a laser hair removal or waxing treatment, or give your eyes the wow factor with a lash or brow treatment. Whatever you choose, the expert team at Beren Beauty will make sure to pamper you.

Nearest public transport:

There are bus stops for local routes situated just beside the venue.

The team:

Hasret is fully qualified and experienced in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, welcoming and relaxing.
• Specialises in: Laser hair removal, lash and brow treatments.
• Brands and products used: HD Brows.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users and Hasret also speaks Turkish.

For beauty that goes above and beyond, step into K Aesthetics Edinburgh, an oasis of calm that'll take you away from the troubles of everyday life. A perfect pit stop for pampering, you'll find no blurred lines here, and an hour or two will have you feeling as good as new. Battle those beauty blues today with K Aesthetics.

Nearest public transport:

Kingsknowe station is only a 15-minute walk away, with plenty of local bus routes to keep you connected.

The team:

With over a decade of experience, they practice with precision, and it's all the more evident that they are true glamour gurus.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Injectables and hair removal.
• Brands and products used: BOCOUTURE.

Get standout manicures and lashes at Kaur's Nail & Beauty salon in Newington, Edinburgh.

This fresh salon has all you need to achieve the nails of your dreams, with Shellac and classic polishes alongside gel and acrylic extensions. You'll also easily be able to enhance your eyes with bespoke combinations of lash lifting, tinting and brow shaping so you can get rid of your mascara.

To top off the comprehensive menu, you'll also find a range of waxing, threading and facial options.

The expert team has more than 5 years of experience and uses premium brands to ensure lasting results. They are focused on providing a personalised experience to ensure you enjoy a relaxing pampering experience.

You'll find Kaur's Nail & Beauty on Mayfield Road, not far from the University of Edinburgh and with a few parking spots outside. Treat yourself and book in today.

Welcome to ELARA BEAUTY, located at 52 High Street, Tranent — a serene sanctuary dedicated to enhancing your natural glow. This contemporary beauty haven blends style and sophistication with a warm, inviting atmosphere, offering a perfect escape from the everyday. Whether you’re after a quick touch-up or a full pampering session, ELARA BEAUTY delivers exceptional care and attention to detail in every treatment, leaving you refreshed, radiant and renewed.

Nearest public transport
Conveniently located near Tranent Police Station bus stop, the salon is easily accessible, ensuring a smooth and effortless visit for all beauty lovers.

The Team
A team of skilled beauty professionals devoted to helping you look and feel your best. Each treatment is tailored to your individual needs, ensuring a personalised and relaxing experience from start to finish.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere : Luxurious, modern and calm.
• Specialises in : Threading, facials, lashes, waxing, manicures and pedicures.

Our work is rooted in the belief that the body functions best when balance is restored physically, energetically and mentally.

We draw from both Western therapeutic practices and Oriental healing traditions, combining modern understanding of the body with techniques that have supported wellbeing for centuries. We also see health as something to care for consistently, supporting the body before issues build and helping it stay balanced over time.

Rather than offering fixed protocols, each treatment is adapted to the individual and what they need. The result is a personal approach that supports restoration and long-term wellbeing, while also encouraging preventative care and regular maintenance to help the body and mind stay aligned and better handle the demands of daily life.

L’Atelier Wellness Edinburgh is designed as a quiet, private space where you can step away from daily pressures and receive the care you deserve. It is a place not only for recovery, but for ongoing support, where looking after your wellbeing becomes a natural and sustainable part of your routine.

L'Atelier Wellness Edinburgh currently offer lymphatic drainage (pressotherapy and manual lymphatic drainage massage), Swedish massage and Reiki.

We are located at 1 St Colme Street Edinburgh EH3 6AA, inside the CITIBASE building .Accessible from car or public transport. If driving, parking is available right next to the building. Public transport, bus stops are a 5 minute walk towards Haymarket and train station 10.

Lift and accessible facilities are available.

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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.

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

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.

Across the road from Churchill Theatre along Edinburgh’s peaceful Morningside is Tan MRKT, a tanning therapist located within The Wax Bar Edinburgh.

A selection of 25 different shades and options, carefully selected from the best and favoured tanning brands worldwide, the salon offers only the best treatments for your specific requirements.

The stylish salon offers a custom designed changing area which is for your use before entering the tanning suite.

So book yourself in for a rejuvenating tan, you will leave glowing and looking more fabulous than ever.

Welcome to Morgan @ Dune Hairdressing, a newly qualified hair stylist graduating from Edinburgh College. Through this scissor scholar's expert cutting and colouring techniques, you'll re-discover the art of hair customisation and those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Whatever you desire, from raven blacks, copper reds and caramel blondes, the spectrum of shades and classic cut services aim to leave you and your hair with a newfound lustre and life. Pencil in and start living for that mirror moment!

Nearest public transport:

A 19-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Morgan @ Dune Hairdressing.

The team:

They have decided to take the next leap in their career as a self-employed hair stylist. They aim to make everyone feel welcome and leave feeling and looking their best self. They enjoy all aspects of hairdressing, so if you would like to be a part of this new journey, book now and let Morgan make you feel fabulous!

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: 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.
• please note that we have a 15 minute grace period so if you are 15 minutes late or more the service may not be carried out
• if you fail to arrive for your appointment you may still be charged
• if you cancel appointment within 24 hours of your appointment you may still be charged.

Welcome to Zana's Beauty Salon, a women-only salon based in Haymarket, Edinburgh. They are beauty specialists that provide outstanding services such as threading, waxing, nail treatments, and eyebrow and eyelash treatments. It is the perfect stop for all your beauty needs. 

Nearest public transport:

The venue is just a few minutes from Haymarket train station with local bus stops scattered around the area.

The team:

They have many years of experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue: 

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming and relaxed.              
• Specialises in: Eyebrows, waxing and nails.
• Brands and products used: Semilac, Victoria Vynn and Gellifique.

Gail Stewart Styling, Balmain colour and product specialist was established in 2000 and delivers a wealth of experience from her beautiful salon in leafy Drum Brae.

With easy parking and late-night opening - it's easy to find off Queensferry Road

Whether you're a long-time client or in search of a new stylist, Gail warmly welcomes you and understands your hair needs.

Gail's specialist services are colouring and hair extensions. Doesn't matter if you're thinking of something subtle, dramatic or just need to upkeep your already existing style, your appointment will be enjoyed in her stunning surroundings.

Lavanya Salon is a hair and beauty salon based in Murrayfield, Edinburgh.

Nearest public transport:

Local bus services & tram connect the salon. On street parking is available nearby.

The team:

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

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional & relaxing
• Specialises in: Hair and Beauty
• Brands and products used: Wella

Nails By Leeanne, located in Edinburgh offers all of the nail essentials - from manicures and pedicures to nail extensions. For a well-deserved treat and to add some extra drama to your nails, book in for an appointment with nail expert LeeAnne today.

The team:
LeeAnne used to work at Nail Inc and has over 20 years of experience in the nail industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly.
• Specialises in: BIAB nails and gel extensions.
• Brands and products used: Kiara Sky, Nail Order, Premier Gel, The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: Uses cruelty-free and vegan nail products.

Welcome to Salon Studios - Alex In Wonderland, a hair salon in Edinburgh. Alex offers hair treatments such as haircuts, colouring and blow-drying with an astonishing style and finish which will leave you ready to take on the day!

Nearest public transport:

South Gyle station is a 20-minute walk away.

The team:

Alex has over 18 years in the hairdressing industry, yet they ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A friendly, relaxed salon that feels fresh, airy and undeniably high-end.
• Specialises in: Transforming not just hair, but how people feel. One cut, colour and style at a time!