hair and beauty in Wales

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at A Aesthetics & Laser, Colwyn Bay, 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 A Aesthetics & Laser!

Nearest public transport:

Colwyn Bay station is only a 10-minute stroll away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

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.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible and guests can unwind with a choice of complimentary beverages. Whether it's a cup of tea, a creamy latte, or a refreshing mint-infused water, these drinks perfectly complement the salon's tranquil ambience and top-notch services.

Enhance your natural beauty with expert precision at By Cally J. Located at 56 Bute St in Aberdare, this welcoming studio offers a refined space dedicated to striking lash artistry and professional makeup application. Moving away from the crowded feeling of traditional beauty counters, this focused environment prioritizes individualized attention, ensuring you leave feeling polished, put-together, and ready for any occasion.

Nearest public transport:

Getting to the studio is incredibly straightforward. It is located just a 2-minute walk from the nearest local bus stops, and roughly a 5 to 10-minute walk from the local train, tube, and tram links, making your commute from the wider Aberdare area entirely hassle-free.

The team:

The talented beauty specialists at the helm operate with a meticulous eye for detail. Rather than relying on standardised templates, they champion a completely personalised approach. Whether you are settling in for a custom set of lash extensions or a flawless makeup application for a special event, they take the time to consult with you beforehand, ensuring the final look is perfectly tailored to your unique features and personal style.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A modern, comfortable, and highly professional studio space deliberately designed to offer a relaxing, focused environment while your beauty needs are expertly handled.
• Specialises in: Precision beauty artistry, with a highly dedicated focus on bespoke lash extensions and professional makeup application.
• The extra touches: The studio's strong commitment to conscious beauty practices, proudly utilizing organic, cruelty-free, and natural ingredient-based products throughout their services. Arriving is also completely seamless thanks to convenient paid parking available close by, ensuring your visit is smooth from start to finish.

Welcome to Makeup Locker, located in Blackwood, where beauty meets expertise. The salon offers a luxurious, welcoming space for all who walk through our doors. This space dedicated to image care offers different services, especially focused on all things makeup, hairstyle, semi-permanent makeup, builder gel nails, pedicures, reflexology and other complementary therapies..

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:

Emma is an award winning and published professional makeup artist with over 20 years experience, a hair stylist, semi-permanent Makeup artist, a CALGEL Gel Nail Pro, and reflexologist.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Makeup, hair styling, semi-permanent makeup, nails (ibncluding builder gels and pedicures), reflexology and facials.
• The extra touches: paid parking available, vegan & cruelty-free products

Welcome to Zoe Hills Sports Therapy, within The Wellness Centre Merthyr, Merthyr Tydfil, where sports massage meets expert care. Designed for athletes and active individuals, each session focuses on alleviating muscle tension, improving flexibility and enhancing recovery. The skilled therapists target specific muscle groups and areas of strain, using deep, targeted techniques to relieve soreness and prevent injury. Whether you're recovering from an intense workout or preparing for your next challenge, Zoe Hills Sports Therapy tailors every treatment to your body’s unique needs, ensuring you leave feeling recharged and ready for peak performance.

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 wellness enthusiasts.

The team:

With their years of experience, this maestro of massage is 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: Massages that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, revitalised, and deeply refreshed.

Step into Lashes & Locks, a distinguished destination dedicated entirely to lashes, brows and all aspects of hairdressing. Here, expert hands transform every appointment into a bespoke experience; witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined and these resident scissor scholars will soon have you swooning over your luscious locks. Or 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. Find your way to Lashes & Locks, where all roads lead to gorgeous!

Nearest public transport:

Rhymney station is only a 5-minute stroll away. There's ample free parking available in the nearby area.

The team:

This mother-and-daughter-run salon aims to bring luxury services to their clients, combining their experience with advanced techniques.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Elegant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients go from feeling dull to dazzling! They're in the business of glow-ups.
• 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 Corey the Barber, a local Tonyrefail barber delivering clean fades, sharp beard trims and friendly, professional service.

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:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for hair 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: Friendly, relaxed and professional.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Tips to Toes Beauty by Trish is a home-based beauty salon in Mountain Ash. Specialising in nail care, it provides various services to satisfy each client's requests. The welcoming atmosphere of this venue, alongside the quality of the treatments, makes Tips to Toes Beauty by Trish a must-visit for every beauty enthusiast. Book now and elevate your nail game!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, such as the Lady Aberdare Flats bus stop, ensuring a stress-free journey to the venue.

The team:

Tips to Toes Beauty by Trish is your preferred choice for all things nails and beauty. The expert beautician Trish is passionate about delivering exceptional experiences, always striving to exceed your expectations. She uses only the finest products to offer top-notch and lasting results and tailors every experience to your unique preferences.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Nail services to help you feel polished all the time.

Welcome to Shania Skin & Beauty, an exclusive boutique aesthetic and personal care sanctuary operating in Newport. The venue specialises entirely in advanced skin-rejuvenating facials, expert brow artistry, and precision waxing therapies. From tailored clinical facial treatments designed to repair and glow up your complexion to immaculate brow shaping and ultra-smooth hair removal, every single service is executed with meticulous attention to detail. Utilising only top-tier professional product ranges and strict hygiene standards, the venue ensures every treatment leaves you feeling deeply refreshed, polished, and confident.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is just a 5-minute walk away from Newport Train Station.

The team:

At Shania Skin & Beauty, you are treated to an elite one-to-one salon experience where comfort, safety, and absolute discretion come first. Because the owner operates independently as the sole specialist at the venue, you will enjoy a quiet, completely private environment and undivided attention from start to finish.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Private, modern, and calm.
• Specialises in: Bespoke facial skin treatments, high-definition brow shaping, and high-precision face and body waxing.
• The extra touches: English, Hindi, Punjabi and Urdu are spoken fluently at the venue. The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Xtend Length in Saint Mellons, your go-to destination for beautiful hair and exceptional service. Whether you're after a fresh cut, a vibrant colour transformation, or a full restyle, this salon offers expert care and creativity in a modern, welcoming space.

Nearest public transport:
Located on Crickhowell Road, well-served by local bus routes.

The team:
At Xtend Length, a team of skilled and passionate stylists are dedicated to helping you look and feel your best. With years of experience and an eye for detail, they work with you to achieve your hair goals — whether it’s effortless everyday hair or a bold new look.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Contemporary, friendly, and professional.
• Specialises in: Haircuts, colouring, blow-dries, styling, and treatments for all hair types.
• Brands and products used: Vegan, cruelty-free, organic products with natural ingredients.
• The extra touches: Free parking and refreshments.

Update your hair and routine in an instant with Hair Fairy Studio, based within True Colours in Bargoed. With a healthy dose of all the major hair trends, you'll find a curated menu of tailored services, with options in bespoke haircuts, seamless balayage, custom foils, toners, hair extensions, and luxury conditioning treatments. This is expert hair care done right. So, sit back, relax, and your resident specialist will soon have you swooning over your vibrant colour, beautiful length, and fresh, confidence-boosting style. Remember, healthy, radiant hair is the ultimate power statement, plus looking good never goes out of style.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently located just an 8-minute walk away from Bargoed railway station, ensuring a smooth and straightforward journey for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

This dedicated one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxed, friendly, and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Bespoke colouring, balayage, custom foils, and hair extensions.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

My Beauty, Cardiff, hosts a powerhouse of professionals who are ready to help you discover your best beautiful self. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Or if you're in the mood for one of the classics, such as bespoke brows or a magical mani, these gurus of glamour have your back (as well as your hands, face and hair). Book now with a salon that's fit for every occasion!

Nearest public transport:

Cathays station is only a 20-minute walk away and ample free parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

From the moment clients walk in, they’re immediately put at ease, this team blends professionalism with personality, making any service as refreshing as it is relaxing.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, premium and friendly.
• Specialises in: Pioneering the latest hair and beauty trends, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and patient-centred care.
• Brands and products used: Known for its steadfast commitment to using vegan, natural and cruelty-free products, this salon ensures that each treatment is as eco-conscious as it is nourishing.
• 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.