hair and beauty in Edinburgh

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.

Holistic & Sports Massage in Edinburgh specializes in Holistic Massage, Sports Massage, and Physiotherapy, dedicated to promoting overall wellness and healing. Their expert team provides natural pain relief while equipping patients with the knowledge to maintain a balanced and healthy lifestyle.

As Scotland's leading provider of Sports Massage and Physiotherapy, they begin with a comprehensive patient assessment to understand your unique health needs. Whether you're experiencing persistent pain or temporary discomfort, their skilled therapists create personalized treatment plans tailored just for you.

Experience the benefits today—schedule your appointment for a truly transformative session!

Holistic & Sports Massage is a proud Treatwell Wellness & Beauty partner. Check their profile descriptions for more details on their range of services.

The team

At Holistic & Sports Massage, a small but dedicated team of staff members are at the core of the venue's success. Each member of the team is committed to providing the highest level of care to clients, ensuring each individual feels welcome, comfortable, and taken care of throughout their visit.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Soothing, Comfortable, Welcoming
• Specialises in: Holistic Therapy, Sports Massage

How to get there?

Arrival Instructions:

Please note: Our main entrance is open until 4 PM on weekdays, and remains closed after 4 PM, as well as on public holidays and weekends.

Entry is available via the screen door system.

To enter, simply scroll down and select:
> (Holistic RM1) - for Massage
> (Holistic RM2) - for Physiotherapy

Once inside, pass through both doors and take the elevator to Level 6. Upon arrival, please have a seat near the elevator—your therapist will be with you shortly.

Room Update Notification:
Treatment rooms may occasionally change, and if that happens, a member of our staff will notify you with the latest room details. Be sure to check your email or text messages prior to your appointment for any updates.

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How to prepare?

Please arrive at least 5 minutes in advance of your appointment in order to get settled into the space and complete any necessary paperwork with the therapist. Please also note that you are reserving a specific appointment slot with an assigned practitioner at Holistic & Sports Massage, so if you need to cancel your reservation, please do so as early in advance as possible!

WomanKind Clinic @ Charlie Miller, Edinburgh hosts a powerhouse of professionals who are ready to help you discover your best beautiful self. Check out the trendy manicures, perfect pedicures, gel nails and a touch of creative nail art, that all combine to create a unique and instagrammable experience. Or, if you're in the mood for one of the classics, such as a fierce facial or wonderous wax, these gurus of glamour have your back (as well as your legs, face and underarms). Check out the treasure trove of services and book now, with a salon that's fit for every occasion!

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Waverley and Haymarket stations are both approximately a 30-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby, for those arriving by car.

The team:

This stylish squad collectively has years of experience and knows how to bring their A-game.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Glam, 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.
• Brands and products used: AlumierMD, CND Shellac, Elleebana, Advanced Nutrition Programme, The Gel Bottle, Hydrafacial and Jane Iredale.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Located at the luxurious Liberton Golf Club, Balanced Lifestyle is an urban health retreat in south Edinburgh. Specialising in therapeutic and holistic massages, their aim is to help restore health, energy and well-being on all levels.

They are based in the stunning Kingston Grange manor house in a historic old Georgian building, just 10 minutes drive from central Edinburgh. The beautifully elegant, collaborated practice therapy space and somatic studio are a hidden secret haven on the first floor of Liberton Golf Club. Completely private from the rest of the building and the rest of the world, Balanced Lifestyle is the perfect place for you to escape and relax.

Located in Leith in Edinburgh, Kalon Salon offers a menu of hair and hair colouring services. Treat yourself to a fresh new look or some colour upkeep.

Nearest public transport: The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team: Ashley is passionate and enthusiastic about all things hair.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming. Specialises in: Hair Brands and products used: Redken, Olaplex. K18 kerastraight

Machi Massage is a distinguished massage & therapy location nestled in the heart of Leith. This venue offers a tranquil and peaceful retreat for those seeking a relaxing and revitalising experience.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is easily accessible by public transport, and it's just 2 minutes walk from Leith Links park. Buses stop (lines 1, 35, 25, 49 and others).

The team:

Daniela is a highly skilled therapist who delivers massage with intuition and care. She has a diploma in Holistic Massage as well as Reflexology, and is currently studying clinical studies. She applies various aspects of her long learning trajectory, delivering a holistic experience that encompasses anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, and therapeutic practices.

At Machi Massage the priority is your comfort and wellbeing. All aspects of the condition you are presenting with are taken into account, whether it be stress, sleeping issues, digestive imbalances, muscle tension, etc. Treatment is then tailored to tackle these issues in their totality.

The therapist brings experience, unmatched skills, and a deep understanding of customers' needs, ensuring everyone feels valued and taken care of.

What we like about the venue:

• Specialises in: Holistic massage and reflexology.

Poppy Hair, based within NOIRouge on Dundas Street in the heart of Edinburgh city centre.
I am a dedicated and creative hairdresser with over 13 years of experience in the industry. My passion for what i do has only grown over the years, I am very focused on delivering results that leave my clients feeling confident and happy!

I enjoy working with all hair types, but I especially love creating short or cropped styles, enhancing natural curls and designing lived-in colour looks while keeping hair in its best condition. Seeing clients leave the salon feeling like the best version of themselves is what drives me.
Whether you’re ready for a fresh change/restyle or just looking to maintain your current style, I would love to work with you!

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

Situated in Edinburgh's tranquil Portobello area, Soho Make Up, Hair & Beauty Bar is a sleek, city style nail bar and beauty salon, specialising in head to toe makeovers.

Established in early 2018, this spacious salon boasts four nail bars, four makeup stations and two private rooms dedicated to tanning and hair removal. Bright and airy, Soho is staffed by a friendly team of experienced nail, waxing, makeup and threading technicians, each specialising in their own field. Among the impressive menu of treatments on offer you'll find LVL's eye-opening lash lift, the 7 step HD brow treatment, express waxing packages and both gel polish and overlays for natural nails alongside acrylics with optional nail art.

Open Tuesday through Saturday with late nights on Thursdays, Soho's is wheelchair accessible, has plenty of on-street parking close by and is situated along the 42/44 bus route. Free consultations and refreshments are available with every service, including a glass of Prosecco for over 18s.

Welcome to Mo G Cuts within Jummy Unisex Hair & Beauty Salon, London. This fantastic barber shop has great services and great conversation (included at no extra charge)! From skin fades and classic cuts to beard sculpting and more, they'll get your style exactly where it needs to be. For mastery, style and services that hit the mark every time, we moustache you to book an appointment today!

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is a 15-minute walk away. Plenty of paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

The team:

These Jacks of all fades are professional barbers, with years of experience and they aim to leave you feeling comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Legendary, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Welcome to Edinburgh Thai Beauty & Spa, Edinburgh. Step into this sanctuary of relaxation where serenity and soothing sensations seamlessly intertwine. Embrace the luxury of diverse massage techniques, each artfully designed to cater to your unique needs; you'll feel yourself descend into a blissful state with the gentle rhythm of each stroke, as you're transported to a realm of utter stillness, where worries are left behind and calmness becomes your companion.

Nearest public transport:

Haymarket station is just a 15-minute stroll away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected.

The team:

With their years of experience, these maestros of massage are 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: Massage.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Beauty Boutique Nails - Cameron Toll, 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 Beauty Boutique Nails.

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:

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: 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 Sweet Beauty Edinburgh LTD, a haven of relaxation and rejuvenation located in the charming neighbourhood of Bonnington, Edinburgh. With a warm and inviting atmosphere, Sweet Beauty offers a professional sanctuary for all your beauty needs. Specialising in beauty and nails, their extensive range of services includes facials, revitalising chemical peels, soothing body treatments, meticulous manicures and pedicures, glamorous lash extensions, precise waxing, and an array of other aesthetic treatments to pamper and enhance your natural beauty.

Nearest public transport:

Located on Newhaven Road, the salon is just a mile and a half from Edinburgh Waverley train station and is also accessible by bus with nearby stops.

The team:

Skilled professionals dedicated to providing exceptional beauty and nail services with expertise and care.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Welcoming and professional.
• Specialises in: Beauty and nails.
• Brands and products: Gelifique, Indigo nails, Ital wax, Semilac, Elibama, Elleplex.
• The extra touches: Polish is also spoken in the salon.

Step into a haven of handsomeness at RYZN Barbers & Grooming, Musselburgh, where the clippers are always buzzing, and the banter is as fresh as the cuts. Nestled in the heart of the city, this is a sleek haven for style enthusiasts. With its bold teal walls and oversized mirrors that stretch nearly floor-to-ceiling, the space feels as expansive as it is inviting. Clean lines and minimalist décor set the tone, whilst subtle industrial touches, such as matte black fixtures and polished floors, add an urban edge. Specialising in everything from smashing shaves, fresh fades and the classic short, back and sides, these smooth operators are experienced and knowledgeable. RYZN Barbers & Grooming isn't just a place for a haircut, it's a destination for style and a good time. This is the sign you've been looking for to get fade!

Nearest public transport:

Musselburgh station is approximately a half-hour walk away. Plenty of free and paid parking is available nearby for those arriving by car.

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: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• Brands and products used: They have a strong focus on using natural products, ensuring that this salon blends ethics seamlessly in every treatment.
• The extra touches: Hindi and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Fresh Look - Westside Plaza is a waxing salon situated in the heart of Edinburgh. This venue is reputed for providing top-notch waxing services to its clientele, ensuring they leave with a smooth, hair-free skin and a confident smile on their face.

The team

Fresh Look - Westside Plaza boasts a small, dedicated team of professionals. These staff members are highly trained and experienced in the field, ensuring they take the utmost care of their clients. They are friendly, welcoming, and committed to offering a personalised experience to each and every visitor.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: professional, friendly, relaxing
• Specialises in: waxing

Breathe new life into your style with Tyme Beauty, Edinburgh. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone salon. Fast becoming the thread and butter of the local beauty scene, whether you're nuts about nails, ecstatic about extensions or looking to be bare-legged and beach-ready, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Open a world of possibilities and book now.

Nearest public transport:

Edinburgh Park station is only a 9-minute stroll away and there's free parking close by.

The team:

With 21 years 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: Cosy, 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.

Step away from the hustle and bustle and visit Elixyr Beauty and Head Spa - Edinburgh, where relaxation meets professional care. Whether you need a flawless makeup application, a rejuvenating massage, or a complete hair transformation, they offer a curated selection of services designed to make you shine. Take a look at their extensive catalogue and choose the treatments that suit you best—you will leave looking and feeling amazing!

Nearest public transport:

The studio is easily accessible via local bus routes and is within walking distance of the main transport links, making it a convenient hidden gem for your beauty routine.

The team:

Thanks to their expert hands and attentive approach, you can enjoy a truly personalized experience. The team prides itself on providing high-quality treatments in a calm, unhurried environment where your comfort is the top priority.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A serene, intimate.
• Specialises in: Beauty and head spa.

Salon Location

Connolly Hairdressing

16 Howard Street

Edinburgh

EH3 6TD

Welcome to MG Hairdressing Edinburgh, your go-to salon for expert low maintenance balayage, beautiful dimensional hair colours, and stunning ombré transformations. As an experienced hair colourist, we specialize in creating beachy blonde highlights, lowlights, and grey blending that perfectly suit your style. Our top-rated, affordable hair services have earned us the best reviews in Edinburgh for 2024. Whether you’re looking for the best hairdresser in Edinburgh, a blow dry bar experience, or a complete colour overhaul, we promise gorgeous results. Book your appointment today for the best salon experience in Edinburgh!

If in doubt which service to book for, please reach out to Mary via email or social media for advice.

Welcome to Keratin & Co at Amber's Hair and Beauty, an independent hair specialist based within a vibrant and stylish salon in Edinburgh. This dedicated professional provides a focused menu of high-end hair transformations, specializing in long-term smoothing treatments and premium length and volume enhancements.

Nearest public transport:

With several local bus routes stopping nearby.

The team:

The service is led by Alana, a highly skilled independent hair specialist who operates as a chair renter within the salon. By focusing exclusively on technical hair enhancements, this practitioner offers a master-level approach to hair health and aesthetics, providing personalized consultations to ensure every transformation is perfectly suited to the client's hair type and lifestyle.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, trendy, and high-energy.
• Specialises in: Keratin, blow-dry and hair extensions.
• The extra touches: Free parking available.

Our newest Edinburgh spa is situated in the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel at Edinburgh Airport. We are located within the LivingWell Health Club which boasts excellent spa facilities.

This location is only a 2-minute walk from Edinburgh Airport, making it a brilliant resting point before or after a flight. There is a variety of public transport links to the Edinburgh Airport, as well as free parking on-site, making it easily accessible for all.

Our team here at PURE bring a wealth of experience and knowledge. Stepping into our tranquil haven will leave you wanting more. Our aim is to provide our clients with the ultimate spa journey leaving you feel relaxed, de-stressed and reenergised.

Step on into Tan MRKT Davidson's Mains, Edinburgh, offering a vibrant escape with its fun and funky atmosphere. This salon superstar is here to help you achieve a natural-looking, golden complexion that exudes warmth and radiance. Whether you desire a subtle sun-kissed effect or a deeper bronzed glow, the tanning expert will customise the shade to suit your preferences, leaving you with luminous, beach-ready beauty! Tan MRKT Davidson's Mains is where fun, relaxation and tropical energy come together in a refreshing paradise. If you're looking for some sun-kissed glam, then this lush haven will turn you into a seaside siren in no time at all!

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: Relaxing, 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.