hair and beauty in Lothians

Located in the Marchmont area of Edinburgh, Ishi Salon is armed with a passionate team constantly training to provide you with the ultimate hair and beauty experience, always taking into consideration your individual style. Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Ishi Salon that is the ultimate goal. You'll leave looking a million dollars!

Nearest public transport:

The salon is conveniently located almost directly in front of the Reseneath St. bus stop (9 Line).

The team:

The team is qualified to the highest standards. Together with skill and a keen eye for detail, they pride themselves on having a strong reputation.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, sophisticated, friendly.
• Specialises in: Hair and beauty.
• Brands and products used: Mood Beauty, Goldwell, Wella Professionals.

Head on over to CM Hairdressing & Hair Academy, Leith. Small, friendly, and welcoming, CM Hairdressing is your go-to salon in Leith for expert cuts, styling, and a personal touch. This urban oasis is designed with a classic, modern touch, combining a contemporary design with comfort. The backdrop of polished floors, monochromatic walls and featured black leather chairs creates an ambience that fuses sophistication with style. With a bespoke combination of fresh fades, creative colouring, hot haircuts and flawless finishes, this smooth operator is experienced and knowledgeable, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your desired look. Relax, refresh, and leave feeling your best!

Nearest public transport:

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

The team:

This scissors scholar believes that grooming is an essential part of self-care and strives to create an environment where their customers can feel calm, comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• 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.

Nestled within Energize Gym in Edinburgh's financial 'The Gyle' district, Energise Spa offers all the essentials in waxing alongside professional skincare, artistic lash and brow design, nail bar treatments, tanning and a selection of indulgent massages.

Established in 2014, this independent salon is staffed by a small team with a combined experience of over two decades. On their menu, you'll find industry-leading brands such as the LVL eye-opening lash lift with optional tint, CND Vinylux and Shellac polish finishes for nails and the professional Dermalogica range.

Easily located, Energise is just a short stroll from both Edinburgh Park Central tram stop and Edinburgh Park train station. There's also plenty of parking available if you are coming by car.

Located in Morningside, Technik Hair Design is a cosy salon offering a wide range of hairdressing services at reasonable prices. The salon has a funky, fresh look with a bustling and friendly atmosphere.

Enjoy a beverage while the experienced and dedicated team of hairdressers style your hair to perfection. The passionate staff are always inspired to meet your expectations, creating a unique style that suits you and ensuring that you leave the salon feeling pampered and refreshed.

Put your shave face on at Barber 4 You, Edinburgh. Step into this haven of handsomeness, where the clippers are always buzzing, and the banter is as fresh as the cuts. Specialising in everything from smashing shaves, fresh fades and the classic short, back and sides, these smooth operators are experienced and knowledgeable. Barber 4 You isn't just a place for a haircut – it's a destination for style and a good time. So, if you're looking for top-notch grooming, this is the spot where every man can feel like a king. This is the sign you've been looking for to get fade!

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 grooming enthusiasts. Free parking is nearby.

The team:

The barbers are masters of their craft and they know exactly how to bring out the best in every client - just like beards, they don't take long to grow on you!

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Precision cutting and meticulous grooming, as here it's not just about the hair—it's about the entire experience.
• The extra touches: English, Turkish, Bulgarian, Polish and Romanian are all spoken fluently in the salon.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Look no further than Amy @ Connolly Hair, Edinburgh, for beautiful hair, without the daily hassle of irons or sleepless nights in rollers. 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. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Trust the process and book in with Amy @ Connolly Hair!

Nearest public transport:

A 16-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Amy @ Connolly Hair. Plenty of paid parking is available close by for those arriving by car.

The team:

This 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: Chic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: You can choose from a variety of free refreshments, this thoughtful gesture adds a personal touch, making every appointment a relaxing escape.

All About Eve is a stylish Nail bar located within Bruntsfield, specialising in Gel Nail Enhancements, Overlays & Shellac Manicure. Alongside an extensive selection of Lash and Brow Treatments.

Welcome to Edinburgh Thai Beauty & Spa, Edinburgh. Step into this sanctuary of relaxation where serenity and soothing sensations seamlessly intertwine. Embrace the luxury of diverse massage techniques, each artfully designed to cater to your unique needs; you'll feel yourself descend into a blissful state with the gentle rhythm of each stroke, as you're transported to a realm of utter stillness, where worries are left behind and calmness becomes your companion.

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is just a 15-minute stroll away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected.

The team:

With their years of experience, these maestros of massage are 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: Massage.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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

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.

Whether you're looking for advanced facials, pain-free hair removal or flawless semi-permanent makeup, AW Beautician in Edinburgh offers high-performance treatments in a calm and elegant setting. Under the expert guidance of Agnieszka Wnuk, you’ll receive professional care using cutting-edge technology – always with a personal touch. This is more than just beauty therapy: it’s a space to relax, recharge, and see real, lasting results. Perfect for those who expect more than just a treatment – expect transformation.

Nearest public transport:

Hay Avenue bus stop is just a stone's throw from the venue.

The team:

At AW Beautician, you're welcomed by a small, highly skilled team that combines advanced knowledge of skincare with genuine passion. Led by Agnieszka Wnuk, the founder and specialist in laser treatments and semi-permanent makeup, the team is known for its personal approach and attention to detail. Agnieszka’s calm professionalism and deep understanding of skin health ensure that every treatment is not only effective but also tailored to your individual needs. Supported by a dedicated team, she creates a warm, safe and results-driven environment where your comfort and wellbeing always come first.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, friendly, professional.
• Specialises in: Facials, hair removal, semi-permanent makeup.
• Brands and products used: Lycon.
• The extra touches: The salon has free parking available

Chique Body & Beauty Salon is situated in Broxburn, Lothians. The welcoming team at Chique Body & Beauty Salon are fully trained and experienced, offering a wide range of professional treatments including beauty treatments, manicure, pedicure, Shellac nails, Calgel nails, Spray Tanning, Decleor Facials,Decleor Body Treatments, Swedish and Hot Stone Massage and Indian Head Massage

Working from within Loft 28 salon in Edinburgh's Old Town, Hair by Natalia Orszt specialises in bespoke colours and precision unisex cutting.

Stylist Natalia offers a comprehensive colour menu which includes everything from easy to manage, natural-looking highlights to modern pastel colouring and the popular freehand balayage and ombre techniques. In hair styling, you'll find intricate updos, sleek blow-dries, quick trims and complete restyles designed to retain their shape long after you have left the salon. Family friendly, there are cuts for kids too.

Competent conversing in both Polish and English Natalia offers free, professional consultations and aftercare advice on each service. Situated just South of Edinburgh castle, Loft 28 is just a short walk from the heart of Edinburgh and along several main bus routes.

We offer a holistic approach to our hair and beauty treatments

Where possible we use natural, organic, ethically sourced products, we have sourced many vegan and gluten free products also.

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.