hair and beauty in Scotland

​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.

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

At Beauty Touch, Edinburgh, their passion for beauty drives them. What sets up apart is professionalism. They are dedicated to excellence.

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.

Tangtastic Beauty in Cumbernauld offers a range of waxing, massage, nail, brow and lash services in a friendly and welcoming setting. Sienna X tanning is offered for mobile only from £25 additional for travel costs.

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:

Ran by Lindsay, a fully qualified and insured HNC2003/HND 2004 Beauty/Spa therapist. With extensive salon and beauty experience, working in hotel spas such as Westerwood, Gleneagles, Kimpton, Marine and Lawn, Schloss Roxburghe and more. They hope to see you soon!

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.

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.

The studio is located on the 2nd floor, please wait in the lobby on the second floor. If the main door is closed, please ring the bell or send a text on 07878770510.

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Do you ever feel the weight of everyday life sitting in your shoulders, your jaw, your breath? Do you crave to feel lighter, calmer and more connected to your body again? Welcome to Touch Holistic Therapy.

Touch Holistic Therapy is a space where massage becomes more than physical work. It is a conscious practice of slowing down, releasing what no longer serves you and restoring balance within the body and mind.

Founded by Alisa, the studio offers bespoke bodywork shaped by both Eastern wisdom and modern therapeutic techniques. Drawing from Ayurvedic principles alongside Western massage therapy, Alisa works intuitively with each client, listening deeply to the body and tailoring every session to your individual needs.

Her treatments focus not only on easing muscle tension, but also on supporting the nervous system, lymphatic flow, circulation and emotional wellbeing. Each session is unhurried and intentional, creating a safe and nurturing space where you can fully let go and feel genuinely cared for.

Whether you are managing stress, fatigue, pain, or simply seeking a moment of stillness, Touch Holistic Therapy invites you to reconnect with yourself through skilled, mindful touch.

Treatments include
Swedish and deep tissue massage
Manual and Brazilian lymphatic drainage
Myofascial and remedial bodywork
Aromatherapy massage
Cupping therapy

Update your hair in an instant at Indo Soul Hair, Edinburgh. Sit back, relax and the resident owner, Ani, 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 salon is located in front of Balfour Street tram station.

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 and friendly
• Specialises in: Hairdressing

Welcome to Klaudia Loudon, the beauty studio where your eyebrow will transform and evolve, giving you the boost you were looking for.

Nearest public transport:

Glasgow Central station is just a 2-minute walk down the road and you can find plenty of paid parking close by.

The Team:

Klaudia brings her long experience to the game, helping her clients to feel more confident in their own skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Brows, as well as providing expert advice and guidance (be careful brow you use it), Micropigmentation.
• The extra touches: You will be greeted with complimentary beverages, featuring everything from artisanal teas and gourmet coffee to chilled cucumber water and sparkling wine.

Riverside Beauty is a stylish salon with two beauty rooms in Glasgow. Located within the Crowne Plaza Hotel on Congress Road, their award-winning menu includes everything from specialist waxing treatments and pampering pedicures to luxurious facials. Whatever you book, you’re sure to leave glowing with a wonderful memory of a blissful treatment.

Relax and escape with our selection of indulgent spa packages to suit all tastes and budgets, please contact the salon directly and we they will help you plan your day.

Nearest public transport:
Free parking for all clients, and this 4-star hotel is within close proximity of The Ovo Hydro and Glasgow Science Centre. The nearest train station is Finneston/Exhibition Centre.

The team:
Sam is the owner and Senior Therapist at Riverside Beauty. The team of Karen-Anne, Jac, Ahlam, Amanda, Cara and Klaudia are experienced professionals are passionate about delivering top-quality services to their clients.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Based within the Crowne Plaza Glasgow, a modern and stylish hotel overlooking the River Clyde, a few steps from Scottish Exhibition Centre and Clyde Auditorium
• Specialises in: Facials, semi-permanent lashes and massage.
• Brands and products used: Eve Taylor London, The Gel Bottle, CND Shellac, Jessica Nails, Shearer Candles.
• The extra touches: Can offer herbal teas, coffee and water to clients.

If you’re looking for a sharp cut in one of Edinburgh’s most iconic neighbourhoods, Arthurs Barber Lounge is the place to be. Located at 291 Leith Walk, this lounge combines the tradition of classic barbering with a sleek, modern edge. It’s a dedicated space for the modern man who values a precise fade, a clean taper, or a complete style overhaul in an environment that feels both high-end and heritage-cool.

Nearest public transport:

Positioned right on the vibrant Leith Walk, getting here is a breeze. The shop is within a 10-minute walk from the Foot of the Walk and McDonald Road tram stops, offering a direct and fast connection to the city centre and Newhaven.

The team:

The specialist at Arthurs Barber Lounge is a true master of men's grooming. As a solo stylist, he offers a focused, one-on-one experience where the attention is entirely on your look. He doesn't just cut hair; he crafts styles that work with your hair type and face shape. Provides a top-tier service where you can expect honest advice and a flawless finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A stylish, professional, and adults-only lounge.
• Specialises in: High-quality men’s nair, including precision fades, traditional scissor cuts, and expert beard grooming.
• The extra touches: The central location is surrounded by great local bars and cafes, and with paid parking available nearby, it’s a convenient spot for a premium grooming session.

Step into a trendy sanctuary, where the vibes are as vibrant as the colours and the style game is always on point with Escape Hairdressing, 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 service will leave you trimming over with confidence! So, don't get yourself into a hairy situation, stick with the pros at TEscape Hairdressing!

Nearest public transport:

A 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Escape Hairdressing. There's also paid parking available close by.

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 and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hairdressing.
• Brands and products used: Wella.
• 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.

Welcome to Hydration Haven, Glasgow. 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 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.

Welcome to Nicole Pauwels Hair

Located within Be Pretty Salon on Causeyside Street in Paisley, Nicole Pauwels Hair is a welcoming boutique hair studio where every appointment is tailored to you. Whether you’re looking for a subtle refresh or a complete hair transformation, you’ll enjoy a relaxed, one-to-one experience focused on achieving beautiful, healthy, long-lasting results.

Nicole specialises in all aspects of hair colouring, from seamless blondes and dimensional brunettes to bold transformations and bespoke colour corrections. She is also highly experienced in premium hair extensions, creating natural-looking length, volume, and confidence, as well as keratin smoothing blow-dries that leave hair silky, frizz-free, and effortlessly manageable.

Nearest Public Transport

Conveniently located on Causeyside Street in Paisley (PA1), the salon is easily accessible by public transport. Paisley Canal train station is just a 2-minute walk away, while Paisley Gilmour Street station is approximately 10 minutes on foot. Several local bus routes also stop directly outside the salon, making your visit as convenient as possible.

The Team

Nicole Pauwels is an experienced, self-employed hairstylist with a passion for creating beautiful, confidence-boosting hair. Known for her attention to detail and friendly, approachable nature, Nicole takes the time to understand each client’s lifestyle, preferences, and hair goals. By combining technical expertise with high-quality products and the latest techniques, she delivers bespoke results that are both stunning and easy to maintain.

Why You’ll Love Nicole Pauwels Hair

• A modern, stylish, and welcoming boutique studio within Be Pretty Salon.
• Specialists in bespoke hair colouring, hair extensions, and keratin smoothing blow-dries.
• A relaxed, one-to-one experience where your hair goals always come first.

Welcome to Taylor’s Lashes, they have been a lash and brow technician for over 2 years now, offering all sets from classics, angel lashes, hybrids, Russian, mega volume and infills for each. They also offer lash lift with optional tint and brow waxing, tinting and lamination

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.

Join us at Ninians Nails, Monymusk, in the heart of the Scottish countryside. Specialising in beautiful manicures using the prescriptive nail system from Bio Sculpture. Our hands and nails are more than just a tool; feeling they are beautiful and healthy gives us confidence.

Bio Sculpture offers unrivalled strength and optimises the health of the nail. Treatments can be completed using either a traditional nail varnish or gel overlay. An exfoliating scrub, clarifying mask and hand massage provide a relaxing way to complete your treatment if desired.

Transport:

The venue is located a 4 minute walk from 'The Square' bus stop in Monymusk. Free parking can be found onsite for those in the car.

Important Notes:

Ninians Nails is a new studio and welcomes all feedback. We are currently in a 'soft launch' phase whilst the space undergoes a full renovation. As such, prices are discounted and your comments are appreciated.

Give yourself a random wax of kindness at Elite Space of Beauty, Aberdeen. 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 nails and ecstatic about extensions or looking for some killer fillers and a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle, this salon has the perfect treatment for you and more! Open a world of possibilities, book now and make those lips full - the ultimate pull, with Elite Space of Beauty.

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:

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: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: The transformative power of beauty and aesthetics.
• Brands and products used: This exclusive salon is renowned for its unwavering commitment to using only vegan, organic and natural ingredients, ensuring that every treatment is as kind to the planet as it is to you.
• The extra touches: English and Russian are spoken fluently at the venue.

Breathe new life into your style with Tyme Beauty, Edinburgh. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone salon. Fast becoming the thread and butter of the local beauty scene, whether you're nuts about nails, ecstatic about extensions or looking to be bare-legged and beach-ready, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Park station is only a 9-minute stroll away and there's free parking close by.

The team:

With 21 years 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.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Wholesome wellness starts here at BH Beauty. Operating from a serene clinical suite inside Napier Clinic, Edinburgh, is an Old Town skin health sanctuary, advanced facial laboratory, and precision waxing lounge. Engineered to restore skin vitality, calm an overactive mind, and deliver flawless, long-lasting results.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic occupies a central, exceptionally well-connected position, close to plenty of public transport options. A convenient 7-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley Station. The location offers paid parking nearby, making it a stress-free destination for those arriving by car.

The team:

The practice is personally guided by Bettina, a highly trained specialist, senior beauty practitioner, and fully qualified holistic therapist. She specialises in both soothing holistic rituals and high-specification skin treatments, including advanced galvanic facials, and conducts a thorough consultation with every guest.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: The private room provides a tranquil, low-sensory environment.
• Specialises in: Advanced galvanic and clinical facials, holistic skin therapies, and precision hair removal.
• Brands and products used: Deeply committed to an ethical, clean-living beauty philosophy by incorporating natural, cruelty-free, and organic products.
• The extra touches: The clinic features full wheelchair access, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all clients. Free refreshments allow you to unwind with a premium beverage while you are being pampered.

Prominently located at 46 High Street in the picturesque town of Auchterarder, this chic boutique sanctuary is a premier destination for uncompromising quality and professional care. Leaving behind rushed, uncomfortable salon experiences, this dedicated space focuses on expert hair removal, whilst also offering premium beauty services designed to leave you flawless from head to toe.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is exceptionally well-placed and wonderfully close to public transportation for an effortless commute. It is heavily serviced by local bus routes that stop frequently right along the High Street, and sits just a short journey from Gleneagles Train Station, providing highly reliable regional rail links across Scotland, keeping you seamlessly connected.

The team:

The Wax Bar team are reknowned for a meticulous technique and a beautifully personalized approach, they bypass standardized routines to carefully assess your skin type, sensitivity levels, and individual needs. This unwavering attention to detail ensures every treatment is flawlessly tailored to deliver a safe, comfortable, and exceptionally smooth experience from start to finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: An immaculately clean, chic, and thoroughly discreet boutique sanctuary engineered to provide absolute comfort and client peace of mind.
• Specialises in: High-end, precision waxing, industry leading product for beauty treatments
• The extra touches: We love the salon's unwavering commitment to an entirely stress-free and pampered client journey. Getting here is completely effortless with convenient free parking available right nearby. To further elevate your unhurried visit, guests are invited to unwind with a lovely selection of complimentary free refreshments to enjoy throughout their appointment.

Welcome to Solace & Stone Massage Therapy, an exclusive, women-only wellness and therapeutic bodywork sanctuary in Glasgow. Operating from a peaceful, private therapy room inside The Haven, situated within the well-established Caplan & Craig building, this space offers a quiet, deeply safe, and nurturing alternative to busy, high-street multi-chair salons. The practice operates with a beautifully intuitive and holistic approach, specialising entirely in advanced massage and wellness therapies. From deeply soothing Swedish relaxation strokes and targeted muscle tension relief to melting warmth rituals like hot stone therapy, every treatment is intricately tailored to what your body requires on the day. By combining professional manual techniques with a comforting, judgment-free touch, the therapy focuses on lowering cortisol, releasing deep physical restrictions, and restoring emotional balance.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated, it is just an 8- minute walk away from Cathcart Train Station and Muirend Train Station.

The team:

Your treatment is delivered as an exclusive, one-to-one holistic experience where strict professional hygiene and patient discretion take absolute priority. The studio is proudly operated by a sole dedicated female wellness practitioner who has been professionally practising massage therapies since 2021.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Tailored relaxation massage, deep muscular tension release, and deeply comforting hot stone therapies.
• The extra touches: The venue is a women-only wellness venue.