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Located in the heart of the City, Galina Hair Studio is a short walk away from Aldgate East and Liverpool Street stations. A few minutes from Spitalfields market, this lavishly styled studio is the ideal destination for an afternoon of hair bliss.

Showcasing a range of hair treatments, they use the highest quality brands such as L'Oréal, Schwarzkopf and Wella. They combine a premium service with meticulous care for their work to ensure your satisfaction. With a philosophy centred around making each client feel as beautiful as can be, they offer an individual approach that is guaranteed to leave you with a glamorous, confidence boosting look.

If you're looking to be tickled wink, then look no further than Illaf Beauty Bar, London. Take the tint and begin a lash love affair with amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows, or if you're ecstatic about extensions there's an array of styles on offer, from fluttery and feminine to bold and dramatic (and that's just the tip of the eyesberg). Elevate your eyes to heavenly heights with Illaf Beauty Bar and remember to thread a rumour about the exceptional results and service!

Nearest public transport:

Shoreditch High Street is just a 5-minute stroll away.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this glamour guru brings out your natural beauty and enhances your facial features. Whatever you desire, this skilled artist will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Brows and lashes, it's not just a profession but a passion.

Essential Therapie's stunning salon in Limehouse promises to bring their renowned quality and expertise to East London.

Located just a stone's throw from the riverfront, this modern space is made up of two salon houses, a retail area, two private treatment rooms and a specialist nail bar.

Whether you're in need of a quick, painless wax, a flawless gel manicure or some eye care maintenance, your highly experienced therapist treats you with a calm, comforting manner that allows you to unwind as you enjoy a relaxing moment of beauty therapy.

Open late from Wednesday to Friday as well as all day Saturday and Sunday. Essential Therapie is your go-to spot in the Canary Wharf area for a personalised and professional salon experience.

Yesica Giraldo Aesthetics is a beauty salon based in Hackney Downs, London offering a range of beauty treatments.

Nearest public transport:

Dalston Kingsland is under a 5-minute walk away.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Laser, aesthetics, and beauty.
• The extra touches: This is a Spanish and Polish-speaking salon.

Welcome to Merrygold Beauty Clinic, a cosy, warm, and relaxing beauty space where your comfort, satisfaction, and confidence come first. We are dedicated to giving you a premium care experience designed not just for results, but for complete relaxation and enjoyment.

To ensure your comfort throughout your visit, we provide a clean, beautifully scented space with soft, calming music to help you unwind. You’ll be welcomed with a refreshing drink such as water, juice, or tea, and treated to a cozy, comfortable treatment bed for a truly relaxing experience. After your treatment, we also offer a mirror moment so you can fully see and enjoy your beautiful results.

At Merrygold, every detail is thoughtfully designed to make you feel cared for, relaxed, and confidently glowing.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is a four-minute walk from the Barking station.

The Team

At Merrygold Beauty Clinic, a small team of devoted and highly skilled staff members works diligently to take care of each client. Despite their size, they are known for their remarkable ability to offer personalised services, ensuring every client leaves the salon feeling and looking their best.

What we like about the venue

Atmosphere: Cosy, Elegant
Specialises in: beauty services

Harley Beauty Aesthetic Clinic is a doctor led Aesthetic Clinic situated in the centre of Gants Hill. This venue is renowned for its leading aesthetic treatments including microneedling, dermal fillers, wrinkle reduction, profilho and polynucleotide skin glow boosters. Come and meet Dr Sadaf Hussain and Nurse Antonina to start your glow up journey.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is conveniently located in less than a one-minute walk from Gants Hill metro station, making it easily accessible.

The Team
Dr Sadaf Hussain and Nurse Antonina are committed to providing exceptional aesthetic treatments to clients, ensuring a rejuvenated appearance. Their attention to detail and professionalism sets them apart.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Comforting, Tranquil, Personalised
• Specialises in: Aesthetic Beauty treatments by Harley Street trained medical professionals.

Ink Heads SMP Hair Tattoo London is a premier specialist clinic located in the innovative Containerville complex on Emma Street, specialising in professional Scalp Micropigmentation (SMP). This modern, industrial-chic studio offers a life-changing solution for hair loss, providing high-precision "hair tattoo" treatments designed to replicate the appearance of natural hair follicles with hyper-realistic results.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic is exceptionally well-situated for easy access from across London. It is just a 3-minute walk from Cambridge Heath Overground Station and an 8-minute walk from Bethnal Green Underground Station (Central Line). Additionally, several major bus routes, including the 26, 48, and 55, stop nearby on Cambridge Heath Road and Hackney Road, providing direct links to Liverpool Street, Shoreditch, and the City.

The team:

Lead specialist April is a highly skilled SMP artist known for her artistic eye and meticulous technical precision. With a background in high-detail pigmentation, April focuses on creating bespoke, undetectable hairlines and density treatments. Her empathetic and professional approach ensures that every client feels comfortable and confident throughout their transformation journey.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Contemporary, private, and creative.
• Specialises in: Scalp Micropigmentation, Hairline Restoration, and Scar Camouflage.

Welcome to Serene-Mind, Romford, a dedicated reiki and wellness studio, that has become a sacred space infused with positive energy and healing vibrations. Here, skilled practitioners harness universal life force energy to promote physical, emotional and spiritual well-being. Time will seem to stand still as you drift into a state of deep relaxation, allowing the healing energy of reiki to work its magic. Emerge from the cocoon of life's chaos, feeling refreshed, rejuvenated and deeply connected to yourself and the world around you. Serene-Mind has become more than just a wellness centre - it's a haven for holistic healing, a refuge for those seeking comfort from the disorder of modern life. Here in this oasis of tranquillity, your mind, body and spirit can unite in perfect harmony to find solace, renewal and a pathway to inner peace.

Nearest public transport:

Harold Wood station is just a 4-minute walk away, so you'll have no problem keeping connected. Ample free parking can be found close by.

The team:

With their years of experience, they 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: Reiki, with a deep understanding of energy dynamics, focusing on balancing the body's energy flow, helping alleviate stress, reducing emotional blockages and promoting physical and mental healing.

A private home Pilates studio offering personalised 1:1 STOTT Pilates Reformer sessions in a calm and welcoming environment. Each session is tailored to support your individual goals, whether you’re looking to improve posture, strengthen your core, tone your body, or relieve back pain. With focused guidance and attention, you can expect a safe, effective, and results-driven experience designed to help you feel stronger, more aligned, and move better every day.

Nearest public transport:

Conveniently located near any kind of public transport.

The team:

The venue is managed by Stefano. His main responsibility is to ensure every client receives top-quality service and leaves the venue feeling refreshed, rejuvenated, and satisfied. His commitment, professionalism and expertise go a long way in making the venue a preferred choice for many.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Pilates.

Welcome to Xtremestech, London. A chiropractic, sports and deep tissue massage clinic. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

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 massage enthusiasts.

The team:

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

Step into the soothing sanctuary of Millennium Aesthetics, London, where tranquillity meets transformation. This contemporary Facial Aesthetics Clinic, led by Dr Jan — a qualified Dental Surgeon and experienced Aesthetic Clinician (since 2001), specialises in the art of fabulous fillers, fierce facials and a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle. It’s your harmonious haven for radiant skin, refined contours, and that enviable skinstagram glow.

With a focus on enhancing natural beauty rather than changing it, Dr Jan takes a clinically led yet compassionate approach, combining artistry with over two decades of medical expertise. Her philosophy blends prevention and correction, helping you look refreshed, confident, and effortlessly you.

💉 Popular Treatments:
• Anti-wrinkle injections (Botox®)
• Dermal and lip fillers
• Skin rejuvenation and facial contouring

Nearest public transport:
South Woodford Tube Station is just a 15-minute stroll away. Free parking is available on Chelmsford Road, with paid options nearby on Derby Road (Pay and Display).

The team:
With extensive experience, Dr Jan is renowned for her kind, caring and understanding manner, specialising in subtle, natural enhancements — the kind of results only you will notice, but everyone else will admire.

What we like about the venue:
Atmosphere: Modern, refined, and welcoming.
Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with confidence and care.
The extra touches: Designed as an adults-only sanctuary, Millennium Aesthetics offers a calm, luxurious escape from the everyday — where science meets serenity, and every visit feels like self-care with purpose.

Go for the glow at Millennium Aesthetics — where expertise, artistry, and compassion combine to bring out your very best self.