hair and beauty in Scotland

Polished Nails is a specialist nail bar situated in the West End of Glasgow. With a wide range of treatments on offer, this elegant and capable venue is sure to fulfill all your nail needs. From colours to natural nail strengthening, they provide a great service ideal to enhance your look.

Located in Paisley, Glasgow area, Soho Salon - New Street boasts a menu of hairstyling and colouring services. Whether you're in need of a quick root touch-up, or if you're feeling daring to go for a completely new look, you'll be in good hands here so you can relax and enjoy your experience.

Nearest public transport:
The salon can be reached using local bus and rail services, with Paisley Gilmour station nearby.

The team:
The friendly and experienced team uses their knowledge and expertise to provide the best service.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Newly opened.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: L'Oreal.
• The extra touches: Clients can enjoy complimentary non-alcoholic refreshments.

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.

Welcome to DMS Beauty, your new go-to destination for flawless nails, expert waxing and stunning lash extensions. Our welcoming vibe and chic space make every visit feel like self-care you'll look forward to.

Nearest public transport
Frequent Lothian Buses services stop a short walk from the venue, including:

Bus routes: 20, 30, 34, 36 and 44

Your Therapist
I provide a professional lash, waxing and nail services in a welcoming environment. My goal is to help each client feel comfortable, cared for, and confident in their own skin. With a focus on quality, detail, and cleanliness, I strive to ensure every service is a positive experience and leaves you feeling polished and refreshed.

What we like about the venue :
Atmosphere : Luxurious, modern and calm.
Specialises in : Waxing, Manicure, Pedicure and Lash Extensions

Brand : CND Shellac, Elim, Lashbase and Wax One.

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.

Beauty is a treatment room set in East Killbride within Style Studio. This venue provides premium beauty services to each client. The friendly atmosphere of this beauty centre, alongside the wide range of treatments, makes Beauty a must-visit. Book now and pamper yourself!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, such as the Millburn Way bus stop, ensuring a stress-free journey for every client.

The team:

Beauty features a highly skilled professional to guarantee top-notch results. The expert aesthetician Lindsay is passionate about delivering exceptional results. Striving to exceed your expectations, she uses only the finest products and tailors every experience to your beauty needs.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Rejuvenating facials to help you achieve a glowing complexion.

There's always a time and a place for pampering, and you've found it with Maya Nails, Glasgow, as this never-ending candy shop of colour polishes brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces. A premier Southside nail architecture studio, creative art house, and high-definition hand boutique. Maya Nails pairs immaculate technical precision with warm hospitality to transform your everyday grooming routines into a restorative luxury ritual.

Nearest public transport:

The studio occupies a prime, highly connected position, close to plenty of public transport options - a short 3-minute walk from Shawlands Railway Station. The location offers both free and paid parking options nearby, making it a stress-free destination for those arriving by car.

The team:

Maryam’s unique expertise lies in precise cuticle correction, durable product calibration, and custom extension mapping. Treating every single client's hands as an individual canvas.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: All types of nails, from bright and dynamic to classy and chic.
• The extra touches: The clinic features full wheelchair access, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all clients. English, Persian, and Turkish are spoken fluently at the venue.

Fall in love with amazing Japanese Face Lifting Massage at Royal Beauty Permanent & Aesthetic. With beautifully bold or delicately demure permanent make-up applications let the glamour goddess in you awaken. Book yourself in for an aesthetic adventure with beauty so good you'll be back in a heartbeat.

Nearest public transport:

There are plenty of local bus routes in the area to keep you well connected.

The team:

With the make-up magician on hand, you'll find no blurred lines here.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Tranquil, glamorous and friendly.
• Specialises in: Permanent make-up, Japanese manual face lifting therapies, beauty treatments, skin boosters,
• The extra touches: Don't get your tongue in a twist, as these sassy stylists speak both English and Polish fluently,

The team:

Hi! I'm Amanda, a fully qualified Massage Therapist specialising in holistic massage and complimentary therapies.

My expertise lies in providing holistic treatments that ensure a deeply restorative experience for my clients. Your time at Deeper Sense will be in a focused, one-on-one environment where well being are at the centre.

I am fully insured and am a member of the Complimentary Health Professionals. I hold qualifications in all the therapies I offer.

Venue Details:

Based within 'The Deep End' a rustic Artist space, Deeper Sense Holistic is a wee hidden gem for those seeking to feel more connected to their body and well being!

• • please note* 'The Deep End' is community based and houses different trades and businesses. We try to manage schedules as best as we can, but there may be some external noise during the day.

Nearest public transport:

Queens Park train station, and local bus link from Victoria road to centre and other areas

Lumina Edinburgh is a beautiful and luxurious salon offering high-spec facials massages aswell as gel nails waxing lashes brows and tattooing

Nearest public transport:
The salon is situated a 13-minute walk from Waverley train station and is also close to bus and tram stops.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Elegant, calm, beautiful.
• Specialises in: Gel nails, facials, waxing lashes and brows
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: Free refreshments available on request.

Barty Brows and Nails in Partwick offers a wide range of beauty treatments, from facial threading and lash lifting to Shellac nails and waxing.

Located within Visage Aesthetics, this welcoming venue provides wheelchair access and nearby paid parking. Anniesland train station is just a 2-minute walk away.

Bharati is an experienced therapist with over 6 years' experience in the industry, specialising in threading treatments and eyebrow shaping.

Visit Barty Brows and Nails for all your beauty needs.

Put your shave face on at Fade & Flow Barbers, Glasgow. 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. Fade & Flow Barbers 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:

Buchanan Street subway station and Queen Street train station are both just a 7-minute stroll away, plus you can find plenty of paid parking 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: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Ultimate Beauty, 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 Ultimate 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: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Brows by Erin, located within Hairline Hair & Beauty in Johnstone, is the place where arches get the royal treatment. From sleek shaping to bespoke tinting, every service is designed to frame the face and bring out natural definition. Whether you’re after bold, boss-brow energy or a soft, feathered finish, the expert touch here guarantees brows that wow (holy brow!). Forget bad brow days; with precision, polish, and a pinch of sass, this expert technician is the missing wink! Book your spot, raise those brows and get ready to look sharp from every angle at Brows by Erin!

Nearest public transport:

Johnstone station is a 14-minute walk away; take a moment for yourself at Brows by Erin today. Ample free parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this eye-conic technician brings out your natural beauty and will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant, premium and friendly.
• Specialises in: Face-framing brows, you'll find no blurred lines here!

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.

Ocean Nails Spa is a modern nail salon located in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire. With a passion for providing top-quality beauty services, this venue is dedicated to ensuring a relaxing and enjoyable experience for every customer.

Nearest public transport

The venue is conveniently located just 500 meters away from Airdrie station, making it easily accessible for those using public transport.

The team

Ocean Nails Spa is proud to have a team of passionate and skilled staff members who are committed to delivering excellent service. Liah, Sing, and Jimmi are dedicated professionals who specialise in a range of nail treatments, including acrylic extensions, dipping powder nails and builder gel.

What we like about the venue

• Ocean Nails Spa provides a relaxing and welcoming atmosphere, and boasts bright and modern décor, making it the perfect place to unwind and indulge in some self-care.
• With years of experience in the industry, the team at Ocean Nails Spa is knowledgeable in the latest nail trends and techniques.

Welcome to East Coast Waxing, Edinburgh. There are so many salons and therapists around these days and it can be hard to figure out your girl, yes, we all have our girls or boys for hair, nails and all our needs so here’s why you should consider East Coast. With 14+ years of industry experience the past six specialising in waxing and spray tanning so don’t worry honey, you’re in safe hands! They have the best quality products as they only use Lycon hot wax for all intimate waxes, underarms and even facial waxing, their spray tans are St Tropez and an array of nail products including CND plexigel so you are guaranteed the best quality always! The waxing takes as little as 20 minutes and spray tans that can be done in 15 minutes, there’s no reason you can’t fit treatments into hectic days. So whether you’re looking for on-point nails, lush lashes, baby-smooth skin or a gorgeous glow - book in, they got you boo!

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.

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.

Belle’s Beauty is now based in its very own salon based in Paisley, with free on-street parking and reachable using different bus routes.

Belle’s Beauty has a quote ‘where beauty blossoms’ which is what happens as they offer a relaxing environment where you can unwind and enjoy being pampered and feel good about yourself inside and out.

All areas of beauty treatments are covered, i.e., nails, lashes, waxing, threading, tinting, tanning, facials, and massages. Brands used include NSI, Calgel, Gellux, Beautiful Brows and Lashes, Perron Rigot, Sienna X and Eve Taylor Skincare.

Belle’s Beauty were finalists for the Renfrewshire Business Awards 2019 for ‘Best Beauty Treatments’, the NBL Awards 2019 for ‘Best Gel Nails’, The Scottish Beauty Industry Awards 2020 and 2021 for 'Beauty Therapist of the Year', The Scottish Hair and Beauty Awards 2021 for 'Beautician of the Year' and 'Best Beauty Neighbourhood Salon', and has been Treadwell Top Rated 2019, 2020 & 2021.

Cosy and friendly E M Hair Co on Glasgow's Southside is a salon that offers everything from wedding hair to men's cuts , hair ups and bouncy style drys. We also have a brow bar offering a wide range of treatments including lip and chin waxing.THe team are also specialists in all aspects of cutting and colouring . The team have been based in Shawlands over 30years and welcome you instantly ,really wanting to listen to your ideas , they l also offer their expert advice to make sure you leave feeling like a superstar with a haircut that you absolutely love.

To go with the great atmosphere in this compact studio they also have great taste in products too, using Wella professional for colour , Kerastraight for smoothing those unruly locks and Tigi Professional for styling. Whichever of these services you choose you can be sure you’re in good hands.

The salon also offers 20% off Wednesday and Thursdays to OAP’s , Students and NHS staff.

We also offer a loyalty scheme ask at reception on your next visit .