Choose from 8 venues offering patch test for face near Smith Square, London

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Absolute Beauty Therapy, London, based in Warwick Pharmacy, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments and speedy solutions to hairy situations, 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 Absolute Beauty Therapy.

Nearest public transport:

Victoria & Pimlico stations are both within a 10-minute walking radius of the venue.

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: Beauty.
• The extra touches: English, Portuguese and French are spoken fluently in the venue.

Situated in the heart of Westminster, Rio Brazilian Wax is guaranteed to be your go-to salon for waxing and massages.

Whether you are seeking that fresh just-waxed feeling or a tension-melting massage, the highly-skilled Amanda at Rio Brazilian Wax has you covered.

Nearest public transport:
Victoria Station is just a 15-minute walk away and St James' Park underground station is a 10-minute walk away.

The team:
Amanda is a qualified beauty and massage therapist and has 15 years of experience in waxing.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming and private.
• Specialises in: Hot waxing.

Welcome to Elm's Leaf Hair and Beauty, a trendy hair and beauty salon located in London's Nine Elms. Give your hair a new lease of life with a balayage or highlighting treatment, or give your brows and lashes that added wow factor with a brow lamination and lash lift treatment.

Nearest public transport:
Nine Elms tube station is just a short 2-minute walk away and Vauxhall train station is 10-minutes away.

The team:
The team are highly professional and have up to 25 years of experience in the hair and beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, friendly, welcoming.
• Specialises in: Balayage, highlights, haircuts and hair treatments.
• Brands and products used: Kevin Murphy, Kerastase, Olaplex, L'Oreal, Wella.
• The extra touches: Free refreshments are available for clients of the salon.

Located mere moments from Victoria station, Belle Cour Beauty Salon offers premium treatments in a tranquil and sophisticated environment. Blending a warm and soothing decor with opulent luxury furnishings, they create a lavish haven to cater to all your needs.

Synonymous for superior quality, they strive to create an unparalleled experience for every client. Their team are highly skilled and go above and beyond to deliver exceptional results and impeccable care. Passionate about their work, they thrive off keeping up to date with the latest fashion trends, ensuring you always stay one dynamic step ahead of the rest. Using premium brands such as OPI, Lycon and Decléor, Belle Cour Beauty guarantee a fabulous finish that leaves you completely satisfied.

Show your lashes some love with an appointment at this specialist lash boutique in St George's Wharf, Vauxhall.

Alana's Lashes provides an exclusive range of eyelash extensions including classic, Russian volume and the on-trend hybrid lashes.

Choose the perfect style for you as your experienced technician personalises your treatment to ensure you leave looking your best.

This private space can be found a stone's throw from the Thames on St George's Wharf, just a short walk from Vauxhall station.

Within St. George’s Wharf, opposite Vauxhall Bus Station, Live True London - Vauxhall is a full service, chilled out unisex hair salon.

Aiming to give you a new style that makes you feel more you, their talented stylists explore what you want collaboratively.

They’re experts in hair that understand that you’re an expert of yours. So whether that’s a simple trim, unusual v-shaped undercut, polished up-do or a dramatic new colour, they want to inspire you with new techniques and trends but know that you can inspire them too.

Off Lambeth Bridge and heading towards Westminster you find Trends Urban Salon. They offer a comprehensive range of cutting, colouring, straightening and perming services for women and men. Ego-free staff consult closely with you from beginning to end - so you always enjoy walking back into the world at least as much as the time you've spent there.

With a price structure to suit all budgets, knowledgeable staff can provide everything from a simple trim to a complete new look.

Stage Door Hair & Beauty Salon is perfectly located in the heart of Westminster, just a short walk from both the Tate and Westminster Abbey. Highly modern in design, the bright and spacious minimalist interior reflects a commitment to innovation and creativity that has kept this salon at the forefront of cutting edge hairdressing.

Believing that your hair is your most important fashion accessory, Stage Door Hair & Beauty Salon has gained a reputation for exceptional hairdressing and outstanding customer care. Their team of experts endeavour to stay up-to-date with the latest developments in hairdressing, without ever forgetting the importance of classic and timeless styles. With industry leading brands such as Redken on hand, you can be sure every effort will be made to ensure you leave the salon looking great and feeling fantastic.