hair and beauty in Tyne and Wear

Valiant & Vain is a stylish and sophisticated salon redefining beauty standards in Hetton-le-Hole, Sunderland. The prestigious team here boasts an arsenal of beauty secrets and expertise in a number of much-loved beauty treatments including eyelash and eyebrow tinting, deep cleansing facials, waxing and gel nails. So if you're in much need of some you-time, schedule an appointment today and let the team truly spoil you.

Nearest public transport:

There are bus stops just a short walk from the venue.

The team:

Alex is a beauty expert who lives and breathes customer service, ensuring their clients feel pampered and relaxed, and can leave the salon with their natural beauty shining through.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Minimal, clean and classy décor. Relaxed and warm ambience.
• Specialises in: Nails and eyelashes.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle, Halo, Nouveau, Lash Wise, Lash Base, London Lash, Pink Fishers.

Our barbershop is built on two key values: friendly service and a true passion for our craft. Every cut is a blend of precision and care, ensuring you leave feeling fresh and looking your best. We believe in fair pricing, but more importantly, in making sure each visit ends with a satisfied smile. Right in the heart of Eldon Square, we're not just about haircuts—we're about creating a place where you feel at home, and every detail matters.

Essential Thyme offers a range of massage therapies with a twist. We realise that not everyone fits into the same box, and this is why you book a 30-, 45- or 60-minute session and after your consultation a bespoke massage session will be created targeting your pain points which usually involves around 4 or 5 different massage techniques in the one session.

We also specialise in the following massages Pregnancy, Oncology, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Release, Cupping & Clinical Aromatherapy.

Nearest public transport:

Jesmond Metro station is just a 2-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected. There's also on street parking a short walk away on Fernwood Road (parking free up to 2 hours without a permit).

The team:

With over 12 years of experience and trained in over 16 different massage modalities you are in safe hands.

The team are also registered with the following Professional bodies:

· International Federation of Professional Aromatherapists (IFPA)

· Complementary & Natural Health Care Council (CNHC)

· Federation of Holistic Therapists (FHT)

· Complementary Medical Association (CMA)

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: Helping you deal with pain and symptom management, fully qualified member of professional bodies and memberships.
• Location: Great location with on-street parking, metro station & 10-minute walk from Haymarket.
• Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing safe advice and guidance.

The Wax Bar Newcastle is Jesmond’s branch of an award winning waxing and beauty boutique for ladies and men. From skilled satin smooth waxing to luxury nail treatments, they’ve a menu to help you to stand out from the crowd.

An experienced and welcoming team put even the most nervous first-time customers at ease and restore faith if you’ve had bad experiences elsewhere. Services are quick and efficient and carried out in a spotless environment. Making sure your experience is as comfortable as possible, they specialise in precision hot and strip waxing using the prestigious Lycon Wax.

Step into Polished Nail Designs, Whickham’s destination for flawless beauty. From stunning nail art, manicures and pedicures to precise waxing, threading, and lash & brow design, they bring your beauty vision to life with care and style.

Nearest public transport:

Front Street - Dockendale Lane bus stop is just a quick one-minute walk from the venue.

The team:

Sarah, the owner of Polished Nail Designs, is a passionate beauty professional with years of experience in nail design and aesthetic treatments. Known for her attention to detail and warm personality, Sarah ensures every client leaves feeling confident, pampered, and polished to perfection.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming, professional, and friendly.
• Specialises in: Manicures and pedicures, waxing and threading, lash and brow design, as well as lash treatments.
• Brands and products used: Bio Sculpture.

Beauchic Aesthetics & Skincare is located in Brighton. They specialise in anti-ageing skincare treatments and they set up BeauChic in 2008. They have solely run the salon and performed treatments since opening. They have 5-star reviews across multiple platforms and are known as the 'best CACI therapist' not just in the area but nationwide, just read their reviews to see! The salon itself offers a wide range of beauty treatments as well as aesthetics.

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.

Eyes from the Ashes, with Sara Lash & Brow Bar, within Cutting Co, Newcastle. Take the tint and begin a lash love affair with amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows! If you're ecstatic about extensions, you'll be tickled wink with the selection on offer. With an array of styles, from fluttery and feminine to bold and dramatic (holy brow!), you're sure to flutter away with confidence. Whatever the occasion, they aim to give a striking and glamorous look that commands attention and leaves you feeling like a goddess. Pencil in for an eye-opening experience and make a lash-ing impression, with Sara Lash & Brow Bar!

Nearest public transport:

Longbenton station is only a 7-minute stroll away and ample free parking can be found close by.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this glamour guru brings out your natural beauty and enhances your facial features. Whatever you desire, this skilled artist will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Brows and lashes, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and patient-centered care.
• Brands and products used: HD Brows.
• The extra touches: English, Urdu and Hindi are spoken fluently at the venue.

Welcome to Rosie Posie Beauty/holistic based at 46 Fowler street south shields

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated 2 minutes from south shields bus and metro 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: Facials and mancuures.

Bliss Hair and Beauty is an exciting, vibrant business, offering professional hair colouring and cutting and beauty treatment services to clients throughout the North East. Refinished and prepared for a very clean, socially acceptable and COVID safe environment.

The salon, which is based in Newcastle city centre above the CEX Exchange store shop on busy Northumberland Street, was established by Sharon and Ian in 2007 and has over 35 years experience in the Hair design and cutting profession.

Our beauty treatments centre has been improved and restyled to suit our clientèle, and give the best quality of service possible at the most competitive prices.

Welcome to SKN IQ, an advanced skin and laser clinic based in the heart of Tynemouth, where intelligent skin solutions meet results-driven treatments. SKN IQ is dedicated to enhancing skin health, confidence, and natural beauty through a personalised, expert-led approach.

Founded and run by Kat, a highly experienced skin and beauty professional with over 18 years in the industry, SKN IQ offers a carefully curated menu of advanced and holistic treatments. With a background as a college lecturer, Kat brings a deep understanding of skin science, technique, and safety to every appointment, ensuring exceptional standards and results you can trust.

SKN IQ specialises in anti-ageing facials, advanced skin treatments, laser hair removal, skin boosters, semi-permanent makeup, and medical tattooing. The clinic also offers waxing and massage treatments, providing a balanced approach to both corrective and restorative care. From next month, SKN IQ will expand into aesthetic injectables, continuing its commitment to subtle, natural-looking results.

Whether you’re looking to rejuvenate tired skin, invest in long-term skin health, or enhance your features with precision treatments, SKN IQ delivers tailored solutions designed around you.

Step into SKN IQ and experience a calm, modern clinic environment where expertise, innovation, and care come together — so you can look refreshed, confident, and effortlessly you.

Location & Transport
SKN IQ is conveniently located in Tynemouth, with excellent public transport links nearby. Free parking is also available close to the clinic for a stress-free visit.

The Practitioner
Kat is the founder and sole practitioner at SKN IQ. With nearly two decades of experience and a passion for advanced skin treatments, she combines technical precision with an artistic eye to deliver refined, confidence-boosting results.

What clients love about SKN IQ

• Atmosphere: Modern, calm, and professional
• Specialises in: Advanced skin treatments, laser hair removal, precision PMU & medical tattooing
• The extra touches: Fluent in English and Polish, bespoke consultations, results-focused care

Located in Newcastle, Farley Aesthetics aims to increase your confidence with killer fillers, a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle and much more. With an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty, Farley Aesthetics will become your go-to aesthetic centre. Live for your mirror moment!

Nearest public transport:

Regent Centre station is just a 6-minute stroll away and plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

The team:

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

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with ease.
• The extra touches: At Farley Aesthetics, the spa-like serenity is complemented by an array of free refreshments. This combination of luxury and comfort ensures a rejuvenating experience for all.

Experience the tranquil atmosphere at Moira Beauty Therapist, conveniently located in Newcastle. Moira's offers a range of exceptional beauty treatments including waxing, lash and brow tints, and revitalising facials. Their competitively priced services make self-care accessible, and their detailed attention ensures you'll leave feeling pampered and refreshed.

Nearest public transport: While Moira Beauty Therapist isn't in close proximity to any train stations, the venue is extremely well-connected via a network of local bus routes.

The team: The talented therapists at Moira's are dedicated to their craft, delivering personalised care that results in a bespoke beauty experience for every client.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calming, welcoming and serene.
• Specialises in: Waxing, lash and brow tints, and facials.
• Brands and products used: High-quality beauty brands.

Arché, situated within Base, a salon nestled in the heart of Swalwell. This venue boasts a warm and welcoming atmosphere, inviting clients to relax and enjoy top-notch beauty services.

Nearest public transport:

Free street parking in the area.

The salon is a 15 minute walk from the Metrocentre or most local buses to Blaydon, Winlaton or Consett stop at Hexham Road bus-stop which is a 5 minute walk.

The Team

Meet Jess your new brow artist! After spending 11 years in hospitality I decided I needed a new challenge. I have always loved having my own brows done and thought why not learn to do it yourself! I trained with the best in the business at Browgame, specialising in brow shaping, tinting & lamination.

I can’t wait to give you that great brow feeling and make you feel beautiful.

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What we like about the venue

Atmosphere: Cosy, Elegant
Specialises in: beauty services.

Reiki Rooms, inside Lash Lounge, is a calm and inviting wellness space in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering reiki massages designed to soothe the body and mind. Clients can expect treatments combining gentle touch, restorative techniques and natural therapies to melt away tension and restore balance.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is conveniently located near many public transport options, such as the New Bridge Street-Blackfriars bus stop, making it easy for each visitor to reach.

The team:
Jacqui is a highly trained professional with over 25 years experience,

whose approach combines precision and intuition to ensure that each treatment is tailored to the individual's needs, leaving them feeling deeply relaxed and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Massages.

If you’re looking to hit the pause button on a busy week, Aesthetic Beauty Works by Helen is your new go-to sanctuary in Blaydon. This clinic is where clinical expertise meets total relaxation. Whether you are in the mood for a stress-melting massage or want to refresh your skin with advanced facials and fillers, Helen provides a professional and personalized touch that’s all about making you feel like the best version of yourself.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic is located just a 1-minute walk from the Shibdon Bank-Park Terrace bus stop.

The team:

Helen is a dedicated specialist who takes skin health and relaxation seriously. With a background in aesthetics and a real passion for detail, she doesn't believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. She is known for her professional, calm manner and her eye for natural-looking results. Helen ensures you feel safe, comfortable, and completely cared for during every treatment.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A tranquil, clean, and professional space.
• Specialises in: Massage, rejuvenating facials, and precision dermal Fillers.
• The extra touches: Free parking is available on-site.

Head on over to Novell Holistics within 38 Fitness, Jarrow. Take the rough with the smooth and say goodbye to those pesky hairs; with unbeatable bikinis and hella good Hollywoods, this waxing wonder woman provides fuss-free de-fuzz sessions that'll have you bare-legged and beach-ready in no time at all. Or check out the perfect medical pedis with an expert tprofessional who ensures precision. Treat yourself to top-notch care in a space that celebrates comfort and privacy at Novell Holistics!

Nearest public transport:

Jarrow station is just a short 6-minute stroll away and ample free parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

Novelett has years of experience, ensuring the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping you feel as good as you look (and you’re about to look and feel amazing).

Proudly providing specialist nail services to an exceptional standard using the most recognised brands in the industry and specialist techniques. Hex Nails provides a personalised approach to nails and you are spoiled for choice with over 300 gel colours to choose from. Hand painted nail art and a wide variety of charms, crystals and other mixed media ensure you will leave with nails as unique as you are. All services are provided by an experienced, fully qualified and insured nail technician. Private studio based in San Studios, an inclusive and welcoming establishment in the heart of Newcastle City Centre. By appointment only.

• The premises is dog friendly and and dogs will on occasion be present. Please check before hand if you would like to bring your dog.
• Ground floor accessible premises
• Paid street parking outside

Unlock your hidden pore-tential with Aesthetically Emily, within Pinetree Health & Fitness, Newcastle. This glamour guru aims to increase your confidence with killer fillers, a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle and much more. With an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty, Aesthetically Emily will become your go-to aesthetic centre. Get your glow on, with Aesthetically Emily!

Nearest public transport:

Jesmond station is just a 12-minute stroll away.

The team:

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

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with ease.
• The extra touches: Unwind with a choice of complimentary beverages. Whether it's a classic cup of tea, a creamy latte, or a refreshing mint-infused water, these drinks perfectly complement the salon's tranquil ambience and top-notch beauty services.

Skin Studio 9 is located within the elegant setting of Wildflower Beauty, offering a calm retreat from the pace of nearby Gateshead. The dedicated treatment suite is designed as a quiet, restorative space. Specialising in therapeutic bodywork, the studio uses Eve Taylor to support deep relaxation and physical balance. Every treatment is intentional — unhurried, grounding, and tailored to restore both body and mind.

The team:

When it comes to your face and body, experience matters. At Skin Studio, your treatments are performed by a Level 5 Aesthetician with over a decade of professional management experience. We combine the clinical precision of advanced skin science with the sensory indulgence of Eve Taylor London.

You aren't just booking a facial; you are booking a bespoke skin health plan managed by a professional who understands the importance of detail.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Serene, calming, friendly.
• Specialises in: Therapeutic bodywork.
• Brands and products used: Eve Taylor

Head on over to GH Sports Massage. Based in central Lowfell, offering Swedish, sports massage, cupping and Indian head massage.

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 massage enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for massage 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.