Choose from 8 venues offering classic facials near St James Shopping Mall, Edinburgh

Barbara Johnson Skin Specialist at New Town Therapy is a beauty salon located in the new location of Dundonald Street, a few minutes away from Edinburgh Waverley train station.

She offers a range of beauty treatments varying from hot wax to prescriptive facials in a cosy stress free environment. Barbara is an expert in her field and will provide a one of a kind pampering experience which guarantees relaxation and self rejuvenation.

Refresh your look at Beauty Headquarters Edinburgh, the city centre salon ready and waiting to primp and polish your nails, skin, eyebrows and eyelashes.

Having opened its doors in autumn 2018, the sparkling new salon is a cosy haven for all kinds of beauty treatments, with its light and fresh-faced decor creating a relaxing setting for a little bit of pampering.

Home to a powerhouse of qualified professionals with more than 10 years of experience behind them, together with a product list including Gel Bottle and Dermalogica, this salon offers a recipe for success.

The rich collection of services includes nail extensions, deluxe massages, eye enhancements, waxing and facials, so you'll be spoilt for choice and sure to find the results you desire.

Ideally based 5 minutes from Princes Street in the centre of Edinburgh, with parking nearby, there's nothing stopping from you sitting back for a moment of indulgence at Beauty Headquarters.

Contour Clinic can be found within Neil MacLean Hair Studio just off of George Street in Edinburgh town centre. Here, you can expect to find a variety of face and body treatments, as part of a friendly and personalised service.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is accessible by Edinburgh town centre rail and bus services.

The team:
Tammy is an experienced inch loss therapist.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Inch loss, skin.
• Brands and products used: Cliniccare,
• The extra touches: Clients can enjoy free alcoholic and non-alcoholic refreshments during their visit.

Located in Edinburgh city centre, Kama Calm Holistic Therapies was set up by Kamila Banaszewska in 2012, with the aim of providing a wide range of effective, but low cost, holistic therapies.

Kamila believes in a holistic approach to health, where the body, mind and spirit are connected and constantly influence each other. There cannot be a balance in the body if the mind is stressed and out of balance. The main aim of the treatment is to bring back the balance. Every treatment starts with a detailed consultation followed by a custom-tailored treatment plan agreed with both client and therapist.

Kamila has been trained in various alternative therapies in various accredited institutions in the UK and in Poland. In 2010 she completed the VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Complementary Therapies, in 2012 she obtained the VTCT Certificate in Indian Head massage and also gained training in Ayurvedic treatments. She graduated with an Honours degree in Complementary Healthcare in Aromatherapy from Edinburgh's Napier University. Kamila is a member of the Federation of Holistic Therapies and also insured through them.

A stone's throw from Stockbridge Market, Brass Beauty in Stockbridge, Edinburgh is a beautiful and luxurious salon offering high-spec facials as well as gel nails and waxing.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is situated a 13-minute walk from Waverley train station and is also close to bus and tram stops.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Elegant, calm, beautiful.
• Specialises in: Gel nails, facials, waxing.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: Free refreshments available on request.

Conveniently located in the heart of Edinburgh is Heaven Beauty & Hair Edinburgh, a salon found just a short walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. Founded in 2013, this pristine, polished space is immediately inviting, with a bright, refined interior and staff who will always offer a warm welcome.

The team here specialise in eyebrow and eyelash treatments, but also provide an array of other popular beauty services, such as microdermabrasion, gel nail extensions and semi-permanent makeup.

Whether you want a glamorous set of eyelash extensions or tension relief in the form of a Swedish massage, there is no challenge too big or small for the venue’s caring, professional team.

Tucked away on Haddington Place, Ivy Natural Health & Beauty is an exclusive beauty clinic offering a range of services including CACI facials, waxing and nails treatments. This luxurious salon opened its doors with one idea in mind: to be unique.

Combining therapeutic services with fantastic natural products, they make sure their clients leave feeling refreshed and rejuvenated. Located in the City Centre of Edinburgh, in a quaint listed building and gifted with free on-street parking, this salon provides a truly unforgettable experience.

Take some time out and unwind the body with a moment at Enliven Massage Therapy on the corner of Dundas Street and Great Kings Street.

This calming spot offers classics Swedish, back, neck and shoulders and full-body massages as well as energising techniques to ease away aches, pains and restore vitality.

Also, on offer are a variety of nail and beauty treatments including Waxing, Facials and Body Wraps to make your experience here one you’ll want to rush back to

For a well-deserved soothing session book in at Enliven Massage Therapy and reboot your mind and body.