hair and beauty in Lothians

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.

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.

Ultimate Wellness is a salon located on the Portobello High Street, on the costal outskirts of Edinburgh City Centre. Our extensive and varied menu includes a wide range of beauty treatments and speciality wellness protocols

We excel at massage, facials, nails and waxing.

Ultimate Wellness is also the only salon in Scotland to offer the biohacking package of hyperbaric oxygen and float therapy

We can flood every tissue and cell in your body with 96% pure dissolved oxygen and then have you rest completely weightless in silence and optional darkness within our "i-sopod" float tank. The ultimate in rest and regeneration!

Ultimate Wellness use market-leading products to deliver the highest-quality service possible, including The Gel Bottle Inc polish as well as Dermalogica facial products. There is a large team of dedicated staff available, ensuring you'll never have to wait long for the treatment you desire.

There is roadside parking available directly outside the salon for customers to utilise.

Macintyre's Hair & Beauty is a well-established salon located in Edinburgh’s New Town, offering an extensive range of hair and beauty services.

The staff are very professional and experienced, providing treatments from head to toe and giving advice on how best to look after your hair between salon visits. They pride themselves on having an enviable reputation due to their knowledge and experience in the hair and beauty industry.

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.

Breathe new life into your style with Maxim's Beauty Bar, Edinburgh. 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 HD eyebrows, in need of a restorative rubdown, looking for a fabulous facial, or looking for a massage this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now!

Nearest public transport:

There's ample free 1-hour parking close by.

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: 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.
• Brands and products used: Known for its steadfast commitment to using vegan 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.

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.

Hannah offers high quality treatments using high quality products from a treatment room based in Modello hair salon in Bonnyrigg. Formerly based at 56 Newington Road, luxury home salon opening early 2027.

Hannah has almost 19 years industry experience, and specialises in brow, intimate waxing and skin treatments.

At The Beauty Lounge by Lynzi, within Live Aveda Hair in Portobello, Edinburgh, you can choose from a select range of treatments, including waxing, eyebrows, lash lifts and gel nails. With plenty to tempt you, schedule an appointment today and let the expert team truly spoil you.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is situated in the bustling beach town of Portobello on the high street with a great bus route with free street parking nearby.

The team:

With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry expect a professional, friendly service. Lyndsay's treatments are carried out to a high standard with quality products. She is qualified in many treatments and enjoys the variety, specialising particularly in intimate waxing which is carried out efficiently and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming and bright.
• Specialises in: Intimate Waxing, eyebrow/lashes and nail treatments.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle, Harley Wax and Lash & Brow Bomb.

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.

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.

Ideally situated in Leith, The Shore Clinic is a massage and therapy centre in Edinburgh.

Open seven days a week until late, the team here are accommodating, hardworking and always on hand to recommend the massage which is the best fit for you.

Whether you would like a relaxing treatment or one which targets aches and pains, there is no challenge too big or small for the venue’s talented staff. They will always provide you with a bespoke, personally tailored treatment which surpasses all expectations.

Based in Edinburgh’s West End, 2 U Beauty is a lovely salon opening seven days a week and offering a huge range of beauty treatments. Whether you want a relaxing massage or a simple manicure, the pleasant staff are efficient in performing excellent treatments at reasonable prices.

They have a great selection of colours for your nails and make use of quality products such as CND Shellac and Vinylux. The staff are trained in many different techniques to make sure you leave feeling happy and refreshed.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on Lochrin Biuldings with local bus routes nearby.

The Team:

They are highly trained beauticians, with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Calm, clean and friendly.
Specialises in: Beauty

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.

Welcome to our nail salon, The SEPT studio, conveniently located at 9 Newington Road, Edinburgh, EH9 1QR, near the University of Edinburgh’s George Square campus. With years of experience in the industry, we pride ourselves on providing the best in nail, eyelash, and beauty services. Our skilled team is both passionate and professional, dedicated to ensuring each client feels pampered and satisfied with every visit. Whether you’re looking for a classic manicure, intricate nail art, or a full set of lush lashes, we’re here to offer top-notch services in a warm and welcoming environment.

CND and DND manis, Japanese-style nail art and gel extensions are just a few of the things on offer to make your talons shine. Classic lash extensions, facial threading and lash lifts will finish off your new look.

The Sept Studio is wheelchair accessible, with limited paid street parking and bus stops nearby. Book in today for a real beauty treat.

Step into a sleek sanctuary, where the vibes are as vibrant as the colours and the style game is always on point with Cascal Hair Studio, Edinburgh. These colour connoisseurs are here to elevate your look with a bespoke combination of creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes. Whether you're craving bold brunettes, fire-engine reds, or brilliant blondes, the spectrum of shades and classic cut services will leave you trimming over with confidence! Check out the hair extension services that are tailored to perfection, offering a variety of premium options, from seamless tape-ins to voluminous weaves and natural-looking clip-ins. Whether you're after length, volume, or a complete hair transformation, these expert stylists ensure flawless application and a perfectly blended, natural finish. So, don't get yourself into a hairy situation, stick with the pros at Cascal Hair Studio!

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:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest styles and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional chic, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: As you settle in for your treatment you'll be invited to enjoy complimentary beverages, enhancing the pampering experience.

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.

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

more info betiva.versum.com Betiva Beauty is a Luxurious Beauty Boutique in the heart of Morningside, Edinburgh. Offering a variety of services including permanent makeup, waxing, facials, manicures and lash extensions. Their purpose is to be the ultimate professional beauty consultants and they believe in constant development for their team.

Nearest public transport: Ideally located with connections to rail, tram and all major bus routes.

The team: With many years of experience, they achieved the reputation as the best Permanent Makeup and Skin Clinic in Edinburgh.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Compassionate and friendly atmosphere. Specialises in: Semi-permanent makeup. Brands and products used: Gelish, Entity, Orly, Neoglis and Janssen Cosmeceutical.