Choose from 7 venues offering classic facials near Queen Margaret University, Edinburgh

Shimmer Health & Beauty is a salon located on the Portobello High Street, on the costal outskirts of Edinburgh City Centre. Their extensive and varied menu includes a wide range of beauty treatments including nails, waxing, facials and massage.

Shimmer is also the only salon in Scotland to have the newest, most up-to-date Floatation tank the "i-sopod". Float in warmth & silence, de-stress and relax!

Shimmer Health & Beauty use market-leading products to deliver the highest-quality service possible, including Jessica and GELeration polish as well as Dermalogica facial products. There is a large team of dedicated staff available, ensuring you'll never have to wait long for the treatment you desire.

There is roadside parking available directly outside the salon for customers to utilise.

Preet’s Beauty Lounge is a highly regarded beauty salon located in Portobello, Edinburgh. The salon prides itself on providing exceptional client care, creating a relaxing and welcoming environment for all who enter. Preet, a qualified expert, welcomes you with professionalism and does her utmost to offer you a unique and relaxing experience. Discover an exclusive selection of treatments to enhance your beauty and offer you a moment of pure relaxation.

Nearest public transport :

The salon is located just a few minutes' walk from the bus stops Portobello Town Hall and Bridge Street.

The team :

The salon is owned and operated by Preet, a dedicated and experienced professional in the beauty industry. Preet takes a personal interest in each and every client, ensuring they receive not only top-notch beauty treatments but also warm and attentive service. With Preet at the helm, clients can expect a beauty experience like no other, tailored to their specific needs and wishes.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere: Inviting, tranquil and professional.
• Specialises in: Beauty.

Beren Beauty is a boutique-style salon located in Portobello, Edinburgh, just a short walk from Portobello Beach. If you want smooth, summer-ready skin, treat yourself to a laser hair removal or waxing treatment, or give your eyes the wow factor with a lash or brow treatment. Whatever you choose, the expert team at Beren Beauty will make sure to pamper you.

Nearest public transport:

There are bus stops for local routes situated just beside the venue.

The team:

Hasret is fully qualified and experienced in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, welcoming and relaxing.
• Specialises in: Laser hair removal, lash and brow treatments.
• Brands and products used: HD Brows.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users and Hasret also speaks Turkish.

Welcome to Boujee, a premier salon nestled in the charming village of Campend, Dalkeith. With a friendly and relaxing atmosphere, they offer a range of exceptional services to cater to all your hair needs. From stylish haircuts and expert blow dries to seamless hair extensions, exquisite bridal hair, and stunning highlights, the team is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care, ensuring you leave feeling confident and ready to conquer the world with your fabulous new look.

Nearest public transport:

Located in the Campend Fruit Farm office, the shop has available parking in the green carpark. It is also accessible by local bus routes.

The team:

The talented team has a passion for hair and commitment to delivering amazing results.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly and relaxing.
• Specialises in: Hair, hair extensions, bridal hair and makeup.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

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.

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 Moredun, Edinburgh, Serenity offers a wide selection of hair and beauty services. If you're looking for a fresh new set of acrylic nails, or are in need of a root touch-up, this is the perfect one-stop-shop for all your beauty needs.

Nearest public transport:
The salon can be reached using local bus services from the city centre.

The team:
The team is highly qualified with each having completed training and qualifications for their respective areas.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Newly refurbished.
• Specialises in: Hair and beauty treatments.
• Brands and products used: Lifted, Lash Base, The Ordinary, Schwarzkopf, Wella, Glitter Bells, CND.
• The extra touches: Non-alcoholic refreshments are available for clients during their visit.