hair and beauty in Wales

Stay glossy and stay gorgeous with Rawan Hair & Beauty Cardiff! Every detail in this modern salon has been meticulously curated to evoke an aura of positivity. Plush chairs beckon guests to sink into their sumptuous embrace, while oversized mirrors adorned with shining frames reflect the dazzling array of hair and makeup products lining the walls. This talented artist will work their magic, weaving complex hairstyles and crafting flawless makeup looks. From clean-girl minimal to full-glam definition, whether it’s soft, barely-there brows or a more sculpted, statement look, they'll enhance your features with precision and balance. Every treatment is tailored for long-lasting results that stay flawless from early morning jaunts to late nights out, no touch-ups needed. Book today at Rawan Hair & Beauty (confidence included, no extra charge)!

Nearest public transport:

Cathays station is only a 15-minute stroll away. Ample free and paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

With years of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions and give you that main character confidence!

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Sleek, sophisticated 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.
• Brands and products used: They have a strong focus on using natural products, ensuring that this salon blends ethics seamlessly into every treatment.
• The extra touches: Rawan is fluent in Kurdish, Arabic, and English.

Everything Beauty - Welshpool, located in Welshpool within Pur eBeauty, offers therapeutic massages and beauty services in a comfortable and relaxing space, perfectly tailored to your needs.

Nearest public transport:

Just a 2 minutes walk from Church Bank bus stop.

The team:

Expert beauty therapist Jodie is keen on helping you unlock your better self and feel restored.

What we like about the venue:

Atmosphere: Relaxed and familiar.
Specialises in: basic and advanced beauty services, massage, therapy.

Qualified Nail Technician based upstairs in Salon 77. Offering a range of natural nail enhancements and services, all nail types welcome (long, short, bitten nails). Loyalty schemes available.

Nearest public transport

Clock bus stop (buses 8, 9, 89) is just a stone's throw from the salon entrance.

The team

With tons of experience, this skillful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Serene, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Natural Nail Enhancements
• Brands and products used: Nailchemy and Brillbird

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Creative Claws, located in Holyhead. If you're looking for a lick of paint then this talon salon has you covered (primped, preened, polished and pampered). So go ahead and spoil your nails with all the latest manicure and pedicure perks, as this neverending candy shop of colour polishes brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces.

Nearest public transport:

Summer Hill bus stop it's only a 5 minutes walk away.

The team:

These glamour gurus 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: vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: nails
• The extra touches: wheelchair accessible, adults only

Welcome to Cold Fade, a premier grooming destination located in the heart of Porth. This shop blends the timeless tradition of classic barbering with a sharp, modern aesthetic, offering a dedicated space where style and heritage meet. Whether you’re after a precision skin fade or a traditional hot towel shave, the shop provides a relaxed environment designed for the modern gentleman.

Nearest public transport:

Conveniently situated just a 4-minute walk from Porth station with local bus routes stopping just a few doors away.

The team:

The shop is home to a talented team of master barbers who are experts in their craft. With a deep understanding of head shapes, hair textures, and facial hair grooming, the crew takes pride in delivering more than just a haircut—they provide a tailored service. Their commitment to detail and sharp finishes ensures that every client walks out looking sharp and feeling confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, social, and authentic.
• Specialises in: Barbering.
• The extra touches: Free parking and refreshments available.

Welcome to Rejuvenating Touch, a salon room based in Cardiff, Cathays. Located on Woodville Road at the back of the Barberoo barbershop.

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 Beauty Bound by Alex, within The Style Lab, Fint, which is located next to Likya.

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

GlambyMadison is a self-employed nail tech specializing in clean, detailed, and stylish nail services. I focus on creating beautiful, long-lasting nails while providing a comfortable and welcoming experience for every client.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is a four-minute walk from the Church Road Bus Stop.

The Team

As an independent nail tech, I provide a personalized, one-on-one experience in a clean and welcoming environment, making sure every client leaves feeling confident and satisfied.

What we like about the venue

Atmosphere: Cosy, Elegant
Specialises in: manicure, pedicure, nails extras.

Discover the ultimate beauty haven at City Skin Doctor, Cardiff, with cutting-edge beauty and aesthetics in a modern, glam atmosphere. This sleek and stylish hotspot is your go-to for flawless fillers, glow-getting facials and anti-wrinkle solutions, that blend art and science. Whether enhancing your contours or rejuvenating your skin’s natural radiance, their tailored treatments focus on prevention and correction - giving you that selfie-ready glow! With advanced techniques and a vibe that screams modern luxury, they promise beauty with a bold, confident edge. Run! Don't walk, to City Skin Doctor!

Nearest public transport:

Cathays station is just a 14-minute stroll away and there's ample free parking available in the nearby area.

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: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Creating beauty, building relationships and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the arts of aesthetics and skincare.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Celly's - Newport, a vibrant and welcoming hair salon situated on High Street in the heart of Newport town centre. Designed as an accessible, modern space, this salon offers a full range of hair care services tailored to keep your locks looking fresh, healthy, and beautifully styled. Whether you need a quick refresh, a precision trim, or a complete style and colour transformation, Celly's - Newport provides a friendly, professional environment where you can unwind while your hair is taken care of.

Nearest public transport:

Located on High Street (NP20 1GH), the salon benefits from central transport connections. Newport train station is just a 3-minute walk away, while Newport Bus Station at Friars Walk is reachable within a short 5-minute stroll, making the salon easily accessible from across Gwent and surrounding areas.

The team:

The salon is powered by a dedicated team of hair experts. Combining creative flair, technical precision, and a warm, approachable style, the team takes the time to consult with every client. They focus on understanding your personal hair goals to deliver a bespoke cut, colour, or style that suits your look and daily routine.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, energetic, and friendly—a classic high-street salon dedicated to reliable, top-tier hair care.
• Specialises in: Precision cutting, custom hair colouring, restyling, and expert hair maintenance.

Inbalance Therapies is located at 15 Dew Street, Haverfordwest. Offering a wide range of treatments, including Massage, Million Dollar Facials and Vitamin injections. With close proximity to parking.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is conveniently situated close to Shipman's Lane.

The team:
The salon has a small team of employees who take care of the customers. They are professional, friendly and strive to meet all their customers' needs.

What we like about the salon:

• Atmosphere: Friendly & caring
• Specialised in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.
• Used products and/ or brands:
• The extra's:

Go for the royal blush at Jessica Harris Studios, Swansea. 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 Jessica Harris Studios.

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.

Welcome to Upper Level Barber & Tattoo Studio, Cardiff, the ultimate in grooming and ink-credible style. This urban oasis is designed with a classic, modern touch, blending vintage decor with contemporary furnishings to create a unique and welcoming atmosphere. The squad of skilled barbers specialise in everything from smashing shaves, fresh fades and the classic short, back and sides. These smooth operators are experienced and knowledgeable, taking the time to understand your needs and help you achieve your desired look. Or, if you're tattoo-tally crazy for a splash of colour in your life, look no further than the exceptional tattoo services, where clients are encouraged to embrace their originality and make a statement to suit their personality! This modern venue seamlessly blends edgy artistry with sophisticated grooming services, creating a unique space where creativity knows no bounds - it's a match fade in heaven. Book now for sophisticated services and a good time! Don't mullet over.

Nearest public transport:

Cardiff Central station is just a 6-minute stroll away.

The team:

This dream team are masters of their crafts 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, meticulous grooming and intricate ink, as here it's about the entire experience. Tatt’s the way they like it.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Escape the hustle and discover a trusted local gem for classic aesthetic upkeep at Addiction Beauty Salon. Located within Hairstyles at 15 Clarendon Road in the welcoming Penylan neighbourhood of Cardiff, this inviting boutique sanctuary is a premier destination for unpretentious quality and professional care. Leaving behind the intimidating, clinical salon vibe, this cozy space focuses on essential beauty fundamentals, offering expert beauty treatments and highly precise waxing to ensure you leave feeling polished, confident, and completely refreshed.

Nearest public transport:

The salon enjoys a highly accessible location in Penylan. It sits approximately a 15-minute walk from Cardiff Queen Street Station, providing excellent regional rail links. Additionally, it is incredibly well-serviced by the Cardiff Bus network; key local routes, including the 1, 2, 52, and 57, stop frequently along nearby Albany Road and Waterloo Road, placing the venue mere moments from major cross-city transit connections.

The team:

The lead therapist commands the treatment space as a highly trained specialist who views essential grooming as an exacting, necessary craft. Renowned for a meticulous technique and a beautifully personalized approach, they bypass rushed, one-size-fits-all services to carefully consider your skin type and individual comfort levels. This unwavering attention to detail ensures that every treatment, from a delicate wax to a comprehensive beauty therapy, is flawlessly tailored, incredibly comfortable, and beautifully executed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A warm, inviting, and wonderfully relaxed boutique sanctuary designed to make every client feel instantly at ease.
• Specialises in: Precision hair removal, classic grooming, and bespoke beauty and waxing services.
• 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.

Danielle is originally from Minneapolis Minnesota. She enjoys cycling, music, camping, yoga, swimming and spending time with her daughter. Danielle Will occasionally be found surfing if the weather is nice. She also loves working in the outdoors and loves the festival vibes.

Danielle started her journey with bodywork in 2009 in Portland Oregon USA. She attended East West College of Healing Arts, attending the 500-hour massage program. The program was one of the best in the USA at the time, she did studies in Anatomy, Physiology, Kinesiology, and various massage techniques. Before the course was about to finish, Danielle was engaged to be married and moved to Cardiff in 2011.

Danielle has since studied at Bristol College of Massage and Bodywork. She graduated in 2012 with a level 4 diploma in Holistic Massage from the Massage Training Institute and completed a level 5 Remedial and Sports Massage diploma in 2018 (Massage Training Institute).
Danielle is always working on new skills to help her clients. She often goes back to America to train with the John F Barnes team, and has completed MFR 1, MFR 2 and Unwinding. Danielle has begun her training in visceral manipulation at the Barral Institute in spring 2022, completing VM1 and VM2 (abdomen 1 and 2). She aims to complete all 6 seminars and integrates this work with her myofascial release treatments.

Danielle can work with the mobility and motility of different organs, i.e. stomach, liver, gallbladder, duodenum, large intestines, small intestines. She varies the kind of work she does between corporate massage, private clients and festivals. Danielle specialises in injury recovery. Her massage treatments cater to each individual client’s needs. She treats the body as a whole using a variety of techniques, such as deep tissue massage, kneading, draining, compression, cross fibre friction, joint mobilization, simple lymphatic drainage and myofascial release. Danielle also integrates many advanced massage techniques into her work such as muscle energy technique (MET), soft tissue release(STR), positional release, trigger point therapy (TrP) and neuro-muscular technique (NMT).

Danielle works with her clients to come up with a plan suitable for their needs whether it be for needing help through injury recovery, times of change, to get through a pregnancy, to reduce stress and provide relaxation.

Danielle is currently over two-thirds of the way through her 500-hour yoga teacher training diploma with British Wheel of Yoga and is now offering classes at the Victorian Studio in Cardiff Bay.

QUALIFICATIONS

Attended East West College Healing Arts 2009-2010 Portland Oregon USA
Diploma Holistic Massage Level 4 (Massage Training Institute 2012)
Diploma Sports Remedial Massage Level 5 (Massage Training Institute 2018)
Indian Head Massage Certificate Level 3 (Massage Training Institute 2013)
Hot Stone Massage Practitioner Course (Teach Therapy 2015)
Kinesiology Taping for Sports and Massage Therapists (Teach Therapy 2018)
Soft Cupping Massage (Teach Therapy 2018)
Massage for Pregnancy and Childbirth (Teach Therapy 2013)
Myofascial Release 1, 2 and Myofascial Unwinding (John F Barnes Seminars 2022-2023)
Visceral Manipulation Abdomen 1 and 2 (Barral Institute 2022-2023)
British Wheel of Yoga Foundation Course (British Wheel of Yoga 2020-2021)
British Wheel of Yoga 500 hour level 4 diploma teacher training (2021-2024)

Nearest public transport:

Cardiff Bay station is a 3-minute walk away and paid parking is located nearby.

The team:

Danielle specialises in injury recovery. The massage treatments cater to each individual client’s needs. She treats the body as a whole using a variety of techniques; such as deep tissue massage, kneading, draining, compression, cross-fibre friction, joint mobilisation and fascia release. Danielle also integrates many advanced massage techniques into her work such as muscle energy technique, soft tissue release, positional release and neuro-muscular technique.
Danielle will work with her clients to come up with a plan suitable for their needs whether it be for needing help through injury recovery, times of change, to get through a pregnancy, to reduce stress and provide relaxation.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: A range of treatments for those seeking a truly indulgent and relaxing experience, using a variety of massage techniques to enhance the therapeutic benefits.
• Brands and products used: Known for its steadfast commitment to using vegan, organic, locally-made, natural and cruelty-free products, this salon ensures that each treatment is as eco-conscious as it is nourishing.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

GR Hair Station is a distinguished barbershop situated in the heart of Cardiff. This venue is renowned for its quality service and dedication to client satisfaction.

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:

Their expertise and customer-centric approach make every visit a delightful experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Men's grooming and stylish haircuts.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Sculpt Aesthetics & Laser Clinic, Cwmbran, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are, it's the pinnacle of cutting-edge beauty and aesthetic innovation. Here, beauty and technology converge to offer transformative experiences that improve both appearance and confidence. 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 Sculpt Aesthetics & Laser Clinic!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to heaps of public transport options. Free parking can be found.

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: Chic, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Fuss-free de-fuzz sessions, that'll have you bare-legged and beach-ready in no time at all.
• The extra touches: the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Strandea is a luxury hair extension specialist based in Cardiff, by Culverhouse Cross, offering a range of professional services tailored to help you achieve your perfect look. We provide expert hair extensions fitting and safe removal, along with precise colour matching to ensure a seamless, natural blend with your own hair. Our methods include high-quality nano and tape extensions, chosen and customised to suit your hair type and desired style. Every appointment is focused on detail, comfort, and flawless results, helping you leave feeling confident and refreshed.

Welcome to A-Head Of The Game Nutrition, located in Bridgend. Leave your daily worries behind and take the time to relax your body and mind with personalised services tailored to your needs.

Nearest public transport
Just a one-minute walk from the Sony Gate bus stop.

The team
The team is fully dedicated to providing each client with a pleasant and satisfying experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: a cosy, welcoming salon with a friendly vibe.
• Specialises in: Massages and body treatments.

Fade Stationz, in Treorchy, is a dedicated grooming space where classic techniques meet modern style. Offering precision haircuts, sharp fades and expert beard grooming, every service is tailored to suit each client’s individual look and lifestyle. The perfect spot for anyone looking to stay sharp, refreshed and confident in a professional yet laid-back setting.

Nearest public transport:

Treherbert train station is just 10-minutes walk away.

The team:

A team of experienced barbers known for their attention to detail, personalised consultations and commitment to delivering clean, polished results every time.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Stylish, relaxed and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Barber.