hair and beauty in Lothians

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

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.

Located in the heart of the Brunsfield area of Edinburgh within Beauty Essentials Spa, BE Aesthetics offers a relaxing, boutique-style escape designed for comfort and luxury. They specialise in enhancing natural beauty within a calm, welcoming space that blends modern elegance with a true spa feel. With nearby parking spaces and excellent public transport links, visiting them is easy and convenient. Every appointment is designed to feel personal, professional and effortlessly relaxing.

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 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: Calm, modern and luxurious.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as 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.

Machi Massage is a distinguished massage & therapy location nestled in the heart of Leith. This venue offers a tranquil and peaceful retreat for those seeking a relaxing and revitalising experience.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is easily accessible by public transport, and it's just 2 minutes walk from Leith Links park. Buses stop (lines 1, 35, 25, 49 and others).

The team:

Daniela is a highly skilled therapist who delivers massage with intuition and care. She has a diploma in Holistic Massage as well as Reflexology, and is currently studying clinical studies. She applies various aspects of her long learning trajectory, delivering a holistic experience that encompasses anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and therapeutic practices.

At Machi Massage the priority is your comfort and wellbeing. All aspects of the condition you are presenting with are taken into account, whether it be stress, sleeping issues, digestive imbalances, muscle tension, etc. Treatment is then tailored to tackle these issues in their totality.

The therapist brings experience, unmatched skills, and a deep understanding of customers' needs, ensuring everyone feels valued and taken care of.

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: Holistic massage and reflexology.

Located in Leith in Edinburgh, Kalon Salon offers a menu of hair and hair colouring services. Treat yourself to a fresh new look or some colour upkeep.

Nearest public transport: The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team: Ashley is passionate and enthusiastic about all things hair.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming. Specialises in: Hair Brands and products used: Redken, Olaplex. K18 kerastraight

Neil Maclean Hair Studio offers a range of elite hair treatments including keratin blow drys, highlights, bleach tint and ladies' and men's haircuts. Their stylish, chilled, but sophisticated salon is an ideal place to spend an afternoon of pampering. And their passionate staff have the experience and qualifications to deliver the precise look you've requested and ensure that your natural beauty shines through.

No matter the occasion, whether it be a weekend out with your girlfriends or an important evening event coming up on your calendar, you can rest assured that your hair is in the hands of some of the industry's most talented experts. And to match their top-notch stylists and colourists, this salon uses only elite brands like Loreal, Kerastase and GHD.

Located within walking distance from local bus stops, getting to your appointment is a breeze. If you are looking for a stylist with countless years of experience and an innate artist's eye, book your next appointment at Neil Maclean Hair Studio.

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.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at My Beauty Boutique - 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 Boutique.

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.

We work with people of all ages, abilities and backgrounds, and we have a genuine passion for people’s well-being and helping them to reach their goals and remain healthy, both physically and mentally.

Nearest public transport

Just 4-minute walk from Foot of the Walk tram station.

The team

The venue is managed by a small team of dedicated staff members. Their main responsibility is to ensure every client receives top-quality service and leaves the venue feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and satisfied. Their commitment, professionalism and expertise go a long way in making the venue a preferred choice for many.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: relaxing, inviting, professional
• Specialises in: massage and wellbeing

For lovers of voluminous lashes, defined brows, luxurious facials and long lasting manicures Combined. is the must-visit beauty salon in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. For a treatment to make your lashes appear naturally fuller, choose a classic lash lift and tint, or if you're after statement brows, opt for the ever-trendy brow lamination treatment.

Nearest public transport:
There is a bus stop located directly in front of the venue on Brandon Terrace.

The team:
Caral is a brow and lash expert with extensive experience under her belt. She aims to frame the face and bring out the natural beauty in all of her clients.

Natalie is a beautifying skin specialist offering treatments that cleanse pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, hydrates and moisturises the skin. Facials are designed to boost the immediate appearance and overall health and longevity of the skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Cosy, welcoming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Eyebrow and eyelash treatments, Nails and Facials.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.
• Dog friendly and has a salon dog

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.

LA Hair Solutions located on Comiston Road, a few minutes away from Morningside Parish Church.

The salon offers a relaxing space with charming decor for you to feel at ease and comfortable. Offering an array of services from tanning, waxing and hair colouring you can be sure to find the treatment which suits your needs. Their therapists are experts in their field with a mission to leave you feeling pampered and fabulous.

Forest Path Studio in Meadowbank, Edinburgh, will leave you feeling refreshed and renewed with its choice of massage therapies.

This zen centre is run on the philosophy that each body is unique and requires its own special care and attention. With more than seven years of experience, therapist Egle knows how to ensure you receive the bespoke service you deserve.

The choice of massages includes holistic, full body, face and anti-cellulite. Choose the right one for you to help alleviate stress, feel more grounded or to relax tired muscles.

Forest Path Studio is based inside St Margaret's House, with wheelchair accessible and limited street parking outside. Book in today for the massage you've been looking for.

KMK Lorenzo Barbershop, nestled in the vibrant city of Edinburgh, offers a modern take on the traditional barbershop experience. Specialising in men's cuts, they deliver precise and tailored services to transform your look and enhance your individual style.

Nearest public transport: The barbershop boasts great connectivity with the rest of the city, conveniently accessed via tram and numerous bus routes.

The team: The skilled barbers at KMK Lorenzo blend classic techniques with contemporary trends to create a unique grooming experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional, stylish.
• Specialises in: Men's haircuts.
• Brands and products used: Premium barbering brands.

Barbara Johnson Skin Specialist at New Town Therapy is a beauty salon located in the new location of Dundonald Street, a few minutes away from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

She offers a range of beauty treatments varying from hot wax to prescriptive facials in a cosy stress free environment. Barbara is an expert in her field and will provide a one of a kind pampering experience which guarantees relaxation and self rejuvenation.

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.

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.

Located in Edinburgh , Kama Calm Holistic Therapies was set up by Kamila Banaszewska in 2012, with the aim of providing a wide range of effective, but low cost, holistic therapies.

Kamila believes in a holistic approach to health, where the body, mind and spirit are connected and constantly influence each other. There cannot be a balance in the body if the mind is stressed and out of balance. The main aim of the treatment is to bring back the balance. Every treatment starts with a detailed consultation followed by a custom-tailored treatment plan agreed with both client and therapist.

Kamila has been trained in various alternative therapies in various accredited institutions in the UK and in Poland. In 2010 she completed the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies, in 2012 she obtained the VTCT Certificate in Indian Head massage and also gained training in Ayurvedic treatments. She graduated with an Honours degree in Complementary Healthcare in Aromatherapy from Edinburgh's Napier University. Kamila is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapies and also insured through them.