hair and beauty near The Gay Village, Manchester

Head on over to NQ Wax Studio, Manchester, your one-stop shop for all beauty essentials. If you're all out of wax, then say goodbye to those pesky hairs with fuss-free de-fuzz sessions, that'll have you bare-legged and beach-ready in no time at all. Or check out the treasure trove of extras and begin a lash love affair with the amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows, amongst other eye-catching treatments on the menu. So book in now for flawless finishes and beauty secrets so good, be careful brow you use them.

PLEASE NOTE : For the best waxing results, please ensure your hair has been left to grow for at least 4 weeks after any form of hair removal before your appointment. If your hair is too short at the time of your visit, the service cannot be performed, and the appointment will be charged. A new appointment will need to be scheduled, and we cannot accommodate rescheduling on the day.

Nearest public transport:

Based in the heart of the Northern Quarter, Manchester Victoria Station is just a short 11-minute stroll away.

The team:

With tons of experience and substantial charm, our team of experts will leave you feeling refreshed and radiating elegance - it's truly service with a style.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Waxing, with a blend of technical expertise and patient-centered care.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, HD Brows and Nouveau Lashes.

Situated in Manchester's eclectic Northern Quarter, Nicky Oliver is a prestigious hair salon where haircutting, colouring, extensions and styling are crafted by the hands of experts.

Nicky Oliver opened the doors of their spacious five storey salon back in 1990. Now firmly on the map as one of the country’s leading salons, their team have won many awards, including Manchester Lifestyle Magazine’s Best Salon Award.

Bright and spacious, their modern interior is stylishly decorated, with eye-catching prints and chic furnishings coming together to create a warm and professional setting.

Always striving for perfection, their talented team take the time to understand your sense of style, delivering dynamic hairstyles and glamorous colours to leave you with a flawlessly beautiful look.

Get a date pencilled in your diary for an award-worthy hairstyle at Nicky Oliver and leave looking red carpet ready.

Based on Whitworth Street, Lilly Nail and Beauty is an elegant nail bar and beauty salon offering luxurious treatments in a calm and tranquil setting. Just moments from Manchester Piccadilly station, they blend meticulous care with a first class service to create the perfect salon experience.

Their bright and spacious interior is the ideal space for an afternoon of pampering, with stunning landscape imagery creating a natural and relaxing environment. This is complemented by an experienced team who take the time to ensure your every need is met, delivering bespoke treatments to suit your individual sense of style. Priding themselves on their high standards of service, they were even voted winners of The Customer Excellence Award by CEA. Providing glamorous treatments and award winning care, Lilly Nail and Beauty promise an unparalleled experience with every visit.

With over 13 years of experience in professional waxing, the journey began with qualifying at The Manchester College in 2012, followed by extensive experience working in Kensington, Chelsea, and across central London for over seven years.

The beautician at WAXPOT MCR is trained with Lycon and has specialised in Brazilian waxing for more than five years. Having learned from a Brazilian waxing expert from Rio de Janeiro—who even created their own wax—these techniques are refined to deliver an impressively fast, effective, and as pain-free experience as possible.

WAXPOT MCR is dedicated to transforming what can often feel like a daunting treatment into a comfortable and relaxing experience. Natural hot wax is used to protect and care for the body’s most delicate areas, ensuring optimal results with minimal discomfort. Every treatment is carried out with precision and care, ensuring all wax residue is thoroughly removed and the skin is left clean, smooth, and comfortable.

WAXPOT MCR prides itself on delivering exceptional waxing services at affordable prices, maintaining impeccable hygiene standards at all times. Treatments are suitable for all hair types, and extra care is taken to ensure comfort—offering refreshments and light entertainment during appointments at no additional cost.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options on Charlotte Street, with major tram links and bus routes nearby, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the studio for all beauty enthusiasts in the city centre.

The team:

We have over 13 years of experience. With a passion for precision and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed. From the moment clients walk in, they’re met with skilled hands and a calming aura. The therapists blend professionalism with personality, making any treatment as relaxing as it is rejuvenating.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, modern, and friendly.
• Specialises in: Premium waxing services and expert hair removal techniques designed to help you be the best version of yourself.
• Brands and products used: This venue is committed to conscious care, incorporating organic elements into its professional service.
• The extra touches: This is an adults-only space that is fully wheelchair accessible. Guests can enjoy free refreshments during their visit, and while paid parking is available nearby, the venue's serene environment ensures that worries melt away like snowflakes in the warm embrace of the sun.

Mai Salon is a spacious, newly renovated hair salon set within a beautiful glass-fronted building and centrally located in Manchester, just a stone's throw from St Peter's Square.

Khanh and her team will ensure you receive a very warm welcome followed by a fabulous hairdressing experience. Mai Salon couldn't be easier to find with many bus, train and tram links on the doorstep as well as multiple parking options.

Take a little time out for yourself and let the experienced and friendly team take care of the rest.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Neo Skin Manchester, that is the ultimate goal. With skin-sational facials that iron out fine lines, lift your look and give you that skinstagram complexion we all crave. In this vibrant oasis, soothing strokes and invigorating masks revitalize your complexion, leaving you with a renewed vitality that shines from within. Get your glow on, with Neo Skin Manchester!

Nearest public transport:

Manchester Piccadilly station is only an 11-minute stroll away.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest techniques and to the highest standards.

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.
• The extra touches: Mandarin, Cantonese, Portuguese, Italian and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Located in the heart of Manchester City Centre within Barbers Boutique, Wax Studio specialises in intimate and full-body waxing using premium hot wax and strip wax. They offer a discreet, welcoming environment with expert care for smooth, long-lasting results.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to Manchester Piccadilly station.

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: Waxing.

Located in Manchester city center, The sculpting art by El is here to redefine confidence and celebrate every curve. Offering expert body sculpting treatments and more, we focus on enhancing your natural beauty and empowering your best self. Let us be your trusted destination for transformation and self-care.

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 years of experience, this aesthetic ambassador is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming and uplifting a space designed for relaxation and rejuvenation.
• Specialises in: beauty

Ready to sculpt your confidence? Visit us and experience the transformation first-hand!

MY Sports Injury | Physiotherapy & Chiropractic is a premier clinical wellness centre located in Halifax House on Bridge Street, specialising in advanced deep tissue and sports lymphatic drainage massage. This high-performance clinic offers a scientific approach to recovery, providing a range of therapeutic interventions designed to treat injuries, alleviate chronic pain, and optimise physical health.

Nearest public transport:
The clinic is exceptionally well-located, situated just a 5-minute walk from Salford Central Station and a 10-minute walk from St Peter's Square Metrolink. It is also perfectly positioned for several major bus routes stopping on Deansgate and at the nearby Spinninfields (Stop WX).

The team:

The clinic is powered by an elite pro team of clinicians and therapists dedicated to evidence-based recovery and functional health. They combine clinical expertise with a tailored approach to ensure every treatment—from acupuncture to spinal manipulation—is precisely targeted to your recovery goals.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clinical, modern, professional, and results-driven.
• Specialises in: Deep Tissue & Sports Massage, Osteopathic Spinal Manipulation, Acupuncture, Chinese Dry Cupping, and Functional Health Screening.

Welcome to ELEGANZA, a chic retreat for impeccable nail services in the heart of Piccadilly, Manchester.

This salon is a haven for those seeking sophistication and style in every stroke. ELEGANZA specialises in crafting nails that are not just polished but are a testament to artistry. The skilled technicians at ELEGANZA elevate your nail experience, offering a spectrum of designs from classic elegance to avant-garde trends. The salon exudes an air of modern glamour, providing a sleek escape for nail enthusiasts.

Step into this stylish oasis where precision meets trendsetting, leaving ELEGANZA with nails that reflect your unique style and ready to grace the fashionable streets of Piccadilly with elegance and flair.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based in Piccadilly, in the heart of Manchester, with local bus routes nearby.

The Team:

They are highly trained nail technicians, with many years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Calm, friendly and professional.
Specialises in: Nails.
Brands and products used:
The extra: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Based in Manchester’s Chinatown, Tiara Nails and Beauty is a bespoke nail salon offering a range of treatments to give you beautiful, more glamorous nails. Providing a warm welcome and expert care, this quaint boutique is a hidden gem in the heart of the city.

Their cosy interior is decorated with charming features and bright furnishings. From the plush pedicure chairs to their vast selection of colours, every detail has been handpicked to to maximise your comfort.

They use industry leading brands such as Shellac and OPI to make sure every treatment is completed to their high standards. This is complimented by a team with a passion for their work, making Tiara Nails and Beauty the ideal destination for all your nail needs.

For all things nails, lashes and brows, Society Beauty in Manchester's lively Northern Quarter should be your go-to. Take your pick from indulgent treatments such as SNS dipping powder nails, lash extensions or brow lamination.

Nearest public transport:
Picadilly Train Station is just a 10-minute walk away from the salon. There are many bus stops within a 5-minute walk and the tram stop is within a 7-minute walk.

The team:
The friendly team at Society Beauty has a combined experience in the beauty industry of around 20 years.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Beautiful pink and floral salon, friendly and bubbly atmosphere which always has music playing.
• Specialises in: SNS dipping powder nails, lashes and brow services
• Brands and products used: SNS, CC Brow.
• The extra touches: There is coffee, tea and water available for all clients.

Welcome to Hair by Ashton, Manchester. 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.

莫斯美发沙龙位于曼彻斯特，环境现代温馨，提供专业剪发、染发和个性化造型服务。无论是创意的造型改造还是打造的焕然一新，每一次光临都为您量身定制，让您的自信闪耀。欢迎顾客即刻体验，非凡体验。

最近的交通公共：

唐人街（SE站）巴士站距离酒店只需1分钟步行路程。

团队：

沙龙拥有一批技术精湛、充满热情的造型师团队，致力于提升顾客的自然美和独特风格。

我们喜欢这个平台的原因：

• 气氛：轻松、温馨、专业。
• 擅长：头发。

Pineapple Chunks Nail/P.C.Nail, within Spaces Peter House, London, is the pine-acle of nails, serving up styles that are always sweet and never sour. From sharp stiletto tips that could slice a watermelon to coffin shapes that are pure pear-fection, this salon is the ultimate fruit bowl of creativity. The nail tech here is an absolute pro at crafting looks that slay! No idea is too grape or too extra, from hand-painted designs juicier than ripe berries, or adding 3D embellishments that become the cherry on top. Whether you want mango-bright chrome or pineapple-smooth gels, every set is crafted to make you feel plum perfect. At Pineapple Chunks Nail/P.C.Nail, they know beauty is more than skin-deep; it’s about finding your zest. So come on in, add some juice to your look, and pear up your nails with perfection!

Nearest public transport:

Manchester Oxford Road station is a 7-minute walk away; take a moment for yourself at Pineapple Chunks Nail/P.C.Nail today.

The team:

This glamour guru will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A calming retreat that combines earthy sophistication with contemporary design, leaving you with a seamless fusion of nature and style.
• Specialises in: All types of nails, from bright and dynamic to classy and chic.
• The extra touches: Designed with inclusivity and comfort in mind, the wheelchair-accessible venue treats each guest to a complimentary beverage.

Rebalance your energy, iron out everyday tension, and restore your inner harmony at Body & Soul Healing. Located in the vibrant heart of Manchester city centre, this tranquil, adults-only wellness space provides a dedicated sanctuary for restorative bodywork and ancient healing practices. Stepping away from the heavy load and stresses of modern life, this specialized venue focuses entirely on providing a recharging moment tailored specifically to your physical, mental, and emotional well-being.

Nearest public transport:

The wellness space is highly accessible and perfectly placed for a seamless commute. It is conveniently situated just a short 5-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station. With St Peter's Square and Piccadilly Gardens Metrolink tram stops also just a 5-minute walk away, alongside numerous local bus connections virtually on your doorstep, your journey from anywhere across Greater Manchester is incredibly straightforward and completely hassle-free.

The team:

At the helm is Andrea, a dedicated and highly intuitive massage therapist boasting over 15 years of expertise in practicing ancient healing techniques. Avoiding rushed, one-size-fits-all routines, she champions a completely personalized approach. To ensure every client feels entirely understood and completely at ease, Andrea can fluently consult in both English and Portuguese. Before you settle onto the professional treatment table, she takes the time to listen to your specific needs, ensuring every session works wonders for your overall health and brings your body up to another level.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A calm, welcoming, and strictly adults-only space deliberately designed to provide a peaceful, distraction-free retreat where you can hit the brakes, switch off, and truly disconnect from the bustling city outside.
• Specialises in: Targeted muscle recovery, deep tension relief, and energetic balancing, with a highly dedicated focus on bespoke Massage, including expert Ayurveda Yoga Massage, Ayurvedic deep tissue massage, and Theta healing.
• The extra touches: Andrea's unwavering commitment to ethical and sustainable wellness. Championing a mindful approach to bodywork, the venue proudly utilizes premium, locally made, organic, and cruelty-free products packed with high-quality natural ingredients, ensuring your treatment is as kind to the planet as it is to your skin.

Pucker up and level up at SB Aesthetics, Manchester. This salon specialises in the art of killer fillers, fierce facials and a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle, offering a harmonious haven for those seeking that skinstagram complexion. With an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty rather than creating a fake or unnatural look, these talented technicians will employ a holistic approach to anti-ageing that encompasses both prevention and correction. Unlock your pore-tential and go for the glow at SB Aesthetics!

Nearest public transport:

Manchester Piccadilly station is just a 10-minute stroll away and you can find paid parking close by.

The team:

This dream team has years of experience, yet they all ensure they are trained in the newest techniques and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with ease.
• The extra touches: Guests are welcomed with a menu of complimentary refreshments, these delightful drinks enhance the salon's cosy atmosphere, making every visit a special occasion.

Welcome to Hekas - Sports Therapy | Massage | Rehabilitation | Relaxation & Wellbeing Clinic, where expert massage meets purpose-driven care. Specialising in sports massage and therapeutic bodywork, Sylar offers personalised treatments designed to release tension, support recovery, and help you move and feel better in your body — whether you're an athlete, desk worker, or simply in need of deep, targeted relief.

Nearest public transport:

Located on Oxford Court, just a short walk from Manchester Oxford Road Station, with convenient bus access nearby.

The team:

With a background in rehabilitation and performance-focused massage, Sylar combines in-depth anatomical knowledge with a tailored, hands-on approach. Known for strong, effective techniques and a calming presence, sessions are focused, intentional, and deeply restorative.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, peaceful, and recovery-focused.
• Specialises in: Sports massage and therapeutic bodywork.
• The extra touches: Adults only, free parking and free refreshments.

Hello! We're Beauty and Bubbles, a multi-award winning beauty salon. Established in 2012 and located in the vibrant Northern Quarter, our expert therapists are dedicated to helping you look and feel your absolute best. We are incredibly proud to have won "Best Beauty Salon" in both 2022 and 2025 and been a Professional Beauty Awards double finalist in 2026.

We offer a comprehensive menu of outstanding treatments using only the industry's most trusted brands. Whether you are visiting us for our flagship CND Shellac and BIAB nails, rejuvenating Elemis and Eve Taylor facials, or expert HD Brows and lash treatments, we ensure a flawless finish. Our extensive services also include professional Waxperts waxing, premium St. Tropez and Sienna X tanning, and deeply relaxing Swedish massages.

As a fully licensed salon, we love to offer that little bit extra to make your visit special. Enjoy a complimentary glass of bubbles during any nail treatment, or unwind with something from our bar after your treatment.

We're also an approved Elemis stockist so you can take the luxury home with you!

ODARA Beauty Wellness, led by Elaine Oliveira mental health nurse, is a premier wellness center specializing in rejuvenating facials, relaxing massages and personalized beauty services. Their mission is to provide a serene, professional environment where you can unwind and experience exceptional care, leaving you feeling refreshed and radiant.

Nearest public transport:

Bus , Tram

The team:

Elaine Oliveira is the heart and hands behind ODARA Beauty & Wellness — a premier sanctuary for self-care and transformation. With her gentle spirit and expert touch, she offers a deeply personal approach to beauty and healing. Specializing in rejuvenating facials, deeply relaxing massages, and body treatments tailored to each client, Elaine helps every woman feel seen, nurtured, and radiant from the inside out.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, therapeutic , relaxing.
• Specializes in: Classic Relaxation Massages, Lymphatic Drainage Massage, Reflexology. Anti-Cellulite & Body Sculpting Treatments, Weight Loss Massage Therapy and much more