hair and beauty in Lothians

Head on over to April McEwan Beauty on the lower floor of Salon 13, a fully equipped beauty salon nearby to Edinburgh City Centre offering a wide range of beauty treatments. The business prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

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: Clean, 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.

Shiatsu • Deep Tissue • Back, Neck & Shoulders Massage

The City Zen Sanctuary offers professional therapeutic bodywork in Edinburgh, including Shiatsu, Deep Tissue massage, and Back, Neck & Shoulders treatments, supporting people with stress, tension, pain, and ongoing physical or emotional strain.

Clients book different treatments depending on what they need in the moment:

• Back, Neck & Shoulders massage for focused relief of tension and desk-related strain
• Deep Tissue massage for chronic tightness, restricted movement, or muscular discomfort
• Shiatsu for more holistic support, working with the nervous system, energy balance, and overall wellbeing

All sessions are tailored to the individual and begin with a short consultation. Depending on your needs, treatments may combine elements of different approaches to achieve the most effective outcome. Shiatsu treatments are usually received fully clothed.

Many clients come to the City Zen Sanctuary when they:

• Feel stressed, overwhelmed, or physically run down
• Experience recurring tension or pain that keeps returning
• Want more than a relaxing massage and are seeking therapeutic support
• Are looking for structured care rather than one-off appointments

While a single session can be beneficial, most clients see the greatest improvement through a short series of treatments, allowing the body to respond, adapt, and stabilise over time.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley station is just a 12-minute walk away, and there are numerous bus services from all across the city on adjacent Princes Street and George Street, so you'll have no problem getting to the City Sanctuary. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

The team:

Fully qualified and accredited Shiatsu Therapist and Deep Tissue Massage Expert Kathi is committed to working with clients seeking thoughtful, professional, and results-oriented treatment, all while offering an exceptional experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Shiatsu treatments that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, revitalised and deeply refreshed

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.

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.

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.

​At Fitness In Minutes, Edinburgh, you can enjoy gentle, science-based compression therapy designed to support your body’s natural lymphatic flow and circulation. Pressotherapy is perfect for reducing bloating, easing the feeling of heavy legs and enhancing overall body contour and comfort. It is not a medical treatment and is not suitable for individuals with certain conditions. A full consultation is included prior to your first session. Pressotherapy at Fitness in Minutes can be enjoyed as an add-on to your regular EMS workouts, or booked separately using our Vagaro storefront. The procedures are carried out on the Zemits Demeter 2.0. Course recommendations for best results are undergoing 10–15 sessions, spaced every 2–4 days, followed by maintenance with 1 session per month or a repeated course after 6 months. Typical session length is 30 minutes.​

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is approximately a half-hour walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

With their years of experience, they 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: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Bijou Hair, located in Leith in Edinburgh, offers a unique, intimate and friendly atmosphere, ideal for being pampered. Offering treatments ranging from hair colouring to Brazilian blow drys, the professional hairstylists will match your every needs using their extensive experience and skills, leaving you looking and feeling fabulous.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is very well-connected by bus and there is a bus stop just outside.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional, cosy.
• Specialises in: Haircuts and colouring.
• Brands and products used: K18, Moroccan Oil, Evo, Cloud Nine, Colour wow.
• The extra touches: The salon uses vegan, natural and cruelty-free products.

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.

Neil MacLean, based within The Wax Bar in Linlithgow, Edinburgh, is a hair studio offering a wide array of hair colouring services to suit your needs, as well as cuts, styling and makeup.

Nearest public transport: Linlithgow train station is just a stone's throw away, there are bus stops nearby and there is free parking available on the street.

The team: The friendly team are fully qualified and experienced.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Chilled, stylish, modern, spacious. Specialises in: Blow dries, cuts, colour change. Brands and products used: Kératase, GHD, Wella and own brand products. The extra touches: Complimentary refreshments are available for clients.

Established in 2003, Juniper Salon has been providing a wide range of professional and high-quality hair services for over 20 years. Their purpose has always been to provide their customers with City Centre Styling at Village Prices, a purpose which is perhaps more important now than it has ever been.

They are located in Juniper Green, Edinburgh and offer a busy, welcoming and highly recommended salon through their friendly, supportive and dedicated team of Hair Stylists.

They are one of the very few Salons in the city to use the cruelty-free and sustainable Keune range of products, a renowned brand in the hair industry providing top quality products for over a century.

Situated within the iconic Custom House building in Leith you'll find Glo Holistic Beauty.

Glo Holistic Beauty Therapy offers a wide range of treatments including reflexology, Indian head , bamboo, remedial and luxurious massages with hot stones to de-stress, increase vitality and bring your body back to balance.

We have treatments that nourish and revitalize your skin using Dermalogica professional products and non surgical facials using the latest Caci Synergy Machine.

We offer manicures and pedicures to make you feel totally pampered, as well as the day to day essentials such as waxing, lash lifts, brow lamination and many other treatments that are listed on my website.

As a highly qualified beauty therapist, with a long and loyal client list, I want nothing more than to provide my clients with a professional service using premium products.

You can be assured of a warm and friendly welcome and you will leave relaxed and rejuvenated.

"Glo will make you glow"

Nearest public transport:
There are several bus stops nearby with buses going to Edinburgh city centre.

The team:
The staff at Glo Holistic Beauty are fully qualified with an Higher National Certificate and a Higher National Diploma in Beauty Therapy and have over 10 years experience within the beauty and holistic therapy industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, professional.
• Specialises in: Skin treatments, nails, waxing, brows and lashes.
• Brands and products used: Dermalogica, Caci, Jessica.
• The extra touches: The salon uses cruelty-free products in its treatments.

Conveniently found in Balgreen,

Nat Touch Massage Specialist is a home based salon which offers a superb range of treatments in the heart of Edinburgh. The team here are efficient, friendly and dedicated: they will always ensure that you get the most out of your time in this bright, polished space.

There are an array of competitively priced services to choose from, such as hot stone massage, eyebrow tinting and massage therapy carried out by a massage specialist. All of which are carefully carried out by the venue’s helpful staff. There is certainly something for everyone at this charming spot, and you will be sure to leave feeling relaxed, refreshed and energised.

Head on over and discover your best-beauty self with Hair by Louise, within NoiRougeEdinburgh. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Discover the art of hair customization through this scissor scholar's expert cutting and colouring techniques. Those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Brand new hair is the ultimate power statement, so book now for your ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

A 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Hair by Louise. If you fancy using the bus, Great King Street stop is located in front of the venue.

The team:

This one-to-one service with Louise 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: Hair - it's not just a profession but a passion.

NOIRouge Hair & Beauty have proudly opened their second branch located in central Edinburgh is a unisex boutique salon specialising in natural grooming at affordable prices.

The internationally-trained staff offer an impressive range of high-quality treatments, using products from Wella and Olaplex. They focus on haircuts, colouring and highlights, and always create a friendly atmosphere so you feel comfortable throughout your visit.

You can find the salon just outside of Edinburgh New Town, with a bus stop nearby.

Lynsey Mckenzie Holistic Healing is a home-based venue in EH8 offering a range of treatments for women. The menu of services includes Manual Lymphatic Drainage, Reflexology, Reiki, Deep Tissue massage and much more.

Lynsey is a therapist with a lovely relaxed approach and vast experience spanning a decade. She makes you feel comfortable, at ease and the centre of attention every time. She works confidently, focused on your well-being during the whole treatment, whether it is just for relaxation and de-stress or to treat any other specific issues you might have. Lynsey will provide you with great professional advice alongside a calming and soothing but also effective treatment.

There is free on street parking or you can catch several buses to nearby portobello, bus numbers are 4,5,45 and 26.

Please note: we can only take female clients

Poppy Hair, based within NOIRouge on Dundas Street in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
I am a dedicated and creative hairdresser with over 14 years of experience in the industry. My passion for what i do has only grown over the years, I am very focused on delivering results that leave my clients feeling confident and happy!

I enjoy working with all hair types, but I especially love creating short or cropped styles, enhancing natural curls and designing lived-in colour looks while keeping hair in its best condition ( condition is key! )

Seeing clients leave the salon feeling like the best version of themselves is what drives me.
Whether you’re ready for a fresh change/restyle or just looking to maintain your current style, I would love to work with you!

• Atmosphere: Clean and somewhere to relax.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Take some time for yourself. Pick up one of the treatments in the menu to refresh your body, balance your mind and your inner energy. Harmonious Life located in central Edinburgh, at the second floor of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, a beautiful historic building.

Meet one of our experienced and passionate therapists:

Giovanna a massage therapist with over 20 years of experience, originating from Italy.

Harmonious Life is the space where everybody will be able to find their own favourite treatment tailored to their needs.

Hairdressing by Wendy is a renowned hair salon based within Noirouge Hair & Beauty in the heart of Haymarket, Edinburgh. Wendy is committed to caring for clients, ensuring they have a relaxing and revitalising experience. All services are bespoke to the individual needs of each client. Hairdressing By Wendy believes that everyone is unique and beautiful, and so every client that visits will be treated as such.

Nearest public transport

Hairdressing By Wendy is easily accessible by public transport, with the West End tram stop and Haymarket station just a five-minute walk away. This makes it an ideal choice for those who prefer to travel by public transportation.

The team

Wendy, the business owner, is a Wella Colour Master Expert and balayage specialist, and the driving force behind Hairdressing By Wendy's success. Her dedication to client satisfaction and her keen eye for detail have earned her a loyal clientele who trust her with their hairdressing needs. Wendy's expertise and warm personality make every visit to the salon a pleasant experience.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, professional, personalised.
• Specialises in: Colour.
• Brands and products used: Wella, K18, and Eleven Australia.

Nestled inside the sports hub at Queensferry Recreation Centre, Beauty and The Nails offers the full nail bar experience and professional lash and brow design.

All treatments are carried out by owner Izabela, famed for her super cheery welcome, she finishes every treatment with a selection of well-known premium brands. You'll find the full nail bar range of options with both CND Vinylux high shine polishes and CND Shellac 2 week finishes for natural nails. Her range of acrylic extensions comes with optional classic French tips or glossy Shellac finishes in an array of colours.

In brow design, you'll find perfectly waxed brows with tints for extra depth and definition. Lash treatments include low maintenance, eye opening lifts and tints or for the ultimate dramatic effect, Izabela specialises in luxury semi permanent extensions, individually applied, strand by strand.

Just a 5-minute walk from Dalmeny train station, there's also plenty of free parking available right outside. Late night appointments are available until 9 pm Monday right through to Thursday.

Welcome to By Hayley, a hairdresser within Lady Boss Hair & Beauty Academy, Musselburgh. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

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:

The owner is at the heart of the business. With a passion for hair 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, 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.