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Treat yourself at Waxed; an amazing waxing salon in Liverpool. Owner and therapist Trudie will welcome you to her glamorous space, decorated in nude and soft tones for the ultimate relaxing experience. Drop by for a quick Hollywood wax or one of her other waxing packages, you’ll be sure to leave with silky-smooth, soft skin!

Nearest Public transport:
There are numerous bus stops near the venue and Hunts Cross train station is just a 15-minute walk away.

The team:
3 Qualifications in waxing: 2 advanced and 1 basic - ensuring the client feels extremely comfortable in the salon whether or not it's their first or tenth wax. Waxing the way we do means it shouldn't hurt and leave the client with smooth skin. The team have had Lycon expert training.

What we liked about the venue:

• Atmosphere: The salon is decorated in nude colours with pampas grass in big vases to add the feeling of glamour and soft tones.
• Brands and products used: Sienna X, Lycon Wax.

Shadykandi is a distinguished hair salon situated in the heart of Bolton. The salon is renowned for its professional services, catering specifically to the needs of women.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on Morris Green Lane, with local bus routes nearby.

The Team

The strength of Shadykandi lies in its dedicated team of staff members. The salon boasts a group of professionals who are committed to providing their clients with the best possible service. They make it their priority to ensure that each person who walks in feels valued and leaves feeling revitalised and rejuvenated.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Professional, welcoming and relaxing.
• Specialises in: ladies' highlights, ladies' haircut and hair colouring.
• The extra: They are very much dedicated to their work.

Body Fixers is a modern and up-to date, home based beauty clinic located in Gorton, Manchester. Offering innovative and relaxing treatments for both men and women, Body Fixers is the place to indulge yourself with Russian Volume Lashes, refresh yourself with a Glycolic facial or relax and unwind with a much-needed massage.

Their highly qualified beauty and massage therapists take great pride in their work, channelling their passion and experience so that every treatment is the very best and to your satisfaction.

They pride themselves on excellent customer service and an atmosphere you won't find anywhere else. So whether you need a quick pick me up on your lunch break or some quiet me-time, they have the perfect service for you.

Alo Medspa is a wellness treatment room based within Little Beauty Co in Liverpool City Centre. This quaint treatment room provides a tranquil environment for clients to escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and enjoy some much-deserved self-care.

Nearest Public Transport

Located in a highly accessible area, Alo Medspa is easy to reach with various public transportation options. It is just a 4-minute walk from Moorfields station and a 5-minute walk from Queen Square Bus Station.

The Team

Gwen aims to ensure that every client leaves feeling refreshed and revitalised. A warm and friendly approach makes for a pleasant and calming experience.

What We Like About the Venue

• Atmosphere: Calm, serene, relaxing.
• Specialises in: Massage.

Welcome to one of Manchester's top hair and beauty spots - The Dalton Street Salon has you covered for all your cuts, colours, nails and blow drys for ladies and gents.

Ideally located in the city centre, close to Victoria station, this unisex salon is not only family-friendly but also animal-friendly, only using products that haven't been tested on animals.

You'll find the experienced and capable staff are happy to cater to any style you're after and they use quality brands such as Neal and Wolf, Mood, Chromeaplex and Cloud 9.

If you're looking for a relaxed and friendly environment, take some time out for yourself and book in your next appointment at The Dalton Street Salon.

The Treatment Room provides a wide range of therapy treatments. With over 25 years experience in some of the county's top spas and clinics, Laurie knows what is really important when it comes to your skin, relaxation and overall wellbeing. The world of beauty therapy has become a minefield of lotions and potions! Laurie now works with carefully selected ranges of predominantly natural, organic products that can be personalised around your individual skincare needs.

Achieve phenomenal results and leave feeling relaxed, rejuvenated and ready to take on whatever life has to throw at you!

Nearest public transport:

Both Hale and Altrincham stations are just an 8-minute walk away.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Restorative, professional and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Skincare and facials that will leave you feeling rejuvenated, revitalized, and deeply refreshed. Organic waxing.
• Brands and products used: With a focus on high-quality, organic products the venue uses Monuskin, Repecharge, Heliocare, Therapi, Artistic Nails, and Footlogix.

Located in Hale, Spinz is a barber shop specialising in shaving treatments, hair colouring, hair removal and more.

They offer a comprehensive range of men’s services in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. Their team consist of highly-skilled professionals that work to the highest standards to provide you with an outstanding service every time.

Head over to Anila's Beauty Studio in Rusholme for a spot of me-time and take your pick from a list of essentials from manicures, waxing, eyelash extensions, threading to lash lifting and tinting.

At this home-based venue, you'll be greeted by expert therapist Anila who offers 15 years of industry experience and a personalised approach all at affordable prices.

The salon is conveniently located, with free parking and bus stops nearby.

Please note, this venue only caters to women.

Make your way over to Chorlton's Va Va Voom Beauty Rooms for your next style makeover.

This vintage styled salon is inspired by the classic pin-ups of the 1940s and offers a complete one stop shop for everything hair and beauty.

Hair treatments cover everything from a full Wella bar of classic and contemporary hues finished with cuts and optional Olaplex conditioning to Brazilian Blow Drys and updos for any occasion.

In beauty, you can take your pick of feather-light lash extensions, lifts and tints for your natural lashes, express waxing, massages and a full nail bar with both the top gel varnishes.

Open Tuesday through Sunday, Va Va Voom has ample street parking outside and complete accessibility for wheelchairs and prams. Expect a full consultation and welcome drink with any treatment.

If you're on a quest to enhance your natural beauty, then look no further than The Glow Up Studio in Manchester, where various eyelash extensions, microblading, threading, waxing and facials take place.

Multi-talented lash and brow artist Farzana has been perfecting her trade for over three years having discovered that her passion allows women to feel beautiful.

Resculpt your brows with a bespoke microblading treatment designed to fit your features naturally. Choose from lengthening extensions with the likes of classic, hybrid or insta-favourite Russian volume.

Whatever beauty look you're after, Lash Beauty Brow will create something to smile about.

Classy Nails & Beauty based in Manchester offers a fabulous selection of nail care, waxing, lash and brow treatments.

Located in the Northern Quarter with paid parking available nearby, this pretty in pink salon is a haven for beauty lovers.

The highly skilled team of therapists specialise in acrylics, manicures and pedicures as well as a range of semi-permanent makeup options, lash lifts, tinting and brow shaping.

Bring out the best in your look with a visit to Classy Nails & Beauty.

Based in Stoneycroft, you'll find Cheryl Courtney Aesthetics offering an extensive menu of all things beauty. From aesthetics to nails and ladies' waxing, get ready to leave feeling your utmost best self.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is connected along multiple bus routes.

The team:

Owner and aesthetician Cheryl along with Bobby make up the team here and you can be assured their experience in the industry will allow you to completely unwind and have trust in the process.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, professional and welcoming - everything you'd expect from your new favourite beauty spot.
• Specialises in: Aesthetics, nails, and beauty.
• Brands and products used: Well-known brands including; Bio Sculpture, Lycon, and HD Brows are used in the salon.

Transform your look with a visit to Legend Quays, a modern unisex salon offering an extensive list of professional hairdressing, barbering and beauty services. Beauty Services include waxing, eyebrow shaping, nail services at a built in Nail Bar, and sunbeds.

This contemporary style haven oozes class and its laid-back ambience makes it the perfect place to kick back and enjoy a relaxing moment of self-care.

Bright and spacious, the salon is kitted out with the latest equipment and its shelves are stocked with premium products from brands like Muk, Olaplex, IQ, NXT, and Morgan Taylor.

Each treatment includes a free consultation, ensuring your stylist or therapist understands your individual needs and desired look.

The salon is proud to offer a private area for Muslim ladies hair services.

Open seven days a week, Legend Quays is your go-to spot for a professional, tailored experience in the hands of talented hair and beauty pros.

The venue is located on Trafford Road in Salford Quays and free parking is available behind the salon. Exchange Quay Tram Station is also just a short distance away.

Based in Mossley Hill, Doll'd Up Dovedale Beauty Studios is a bespoke beauty parlour offering a wide range of luxurious treatments. Just a few minutes from the station, they are specialists in waxing treatments, providing a safe, efficient and affordable service to help glamourise your look.

Inside, their contemporary interior is designed to calm and relax you, with soft cream colours and charming furnishings and fixtures creating the ideal space for an afternoon of pampering.

While experts in waxing, they also offer a vast array of beauty treatments too, ranging from manicures and nail art to eyelashes and eyebrows, all in the aim of helping you look and feel beautiful.

Be looked after by a friendly and personable team, you can unwind in complete comfort, as Doll'd Up provide you with the ultimate indulgent experience.

Charm Salon is situated in Manchester's vibrant Burnage district and offers an array of luxurious hair and beauty treatments for the perfect pampering session. Choose between treatments such as balayage, bleaching, eyelash extensions and much more.

Nearest public transport:
The venue is well-connected by bus.

The team:
Faria studied hairdressing for 4 years and then moved to Spain for 2 years where she learned all types of beauty treatments and barbering. She has since been working in the industry for 12 years and has also trained in doing manicures and pedicures.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, relaxed, beautiful.
• Specialises in: Hairdressing and colouring, eyelashes and nails.
• Brands and products used: Mood, Wella, Redken.
• The extra touches: Faria gives a great head massage to all clients.

Mai Salon is a spacious, newly renovated hair salon set within a beautiful glass-fronted building and centrally located in Manchester, just a stone's throw from St Peter's Square.

Khanh and her team will ensure you receive a very warm welcome followed by a fabulous hairdressing experience. Mai Salon couldn't be easier to find with many bus, train and tram links on the doorstep as well as multiple parking options.

Take a little time out for yourself and let the experienced and friendly team take care of the rest.

Head to Re Arch Beauty Studio in Hale, Trafford for a range of treatments, including gel polish nails, eyelash extensions, waxing, facials, and more. Treat yourself today at Re Arch Beauty Studio.

Nearest public transport:
Based inside Skin First Clinic, this cosy space is very accessible by bus and only a short drive from Hale train station. Free parking is also available.

The team:
The skilled therapist, Rose, uses only top brands to ensure professional, long-lasting results.

What we like about this venue:

• Atmosphere: Cosy space.
• Brands and products used: Gelish.

Be welcomed to a relaxing and therapeutic experience you can enjoy weekly at this females only venue.

Holistic Beauty Clinic opens from Mondays to Saturdays and offers a range of professional beauty and massage treatments all under one roof.

Located on Rectory Lane, Prestwich, they offer everything from quick-fix facials to luxurious massages.

All treatments are tailored to your lifestyle, features and mood by the experts and professionals at this venue.

Indulge yourself with the selection of beauty and holistic services that includes a variety of special cupping therapies with options in fire cupping, wet cupping and dry cupping massage available. Laser Hair Removal and Skin Rejuvenation are also available services within this venue.

If you're looking for a salon that is all about you, look no further; Holistic Beauty Clinic is the place for you.

Located at Pleer House on the first floor (above Starbucks) that sits just behind Exchange Square tram stop and is surrounded by the most vibrant parts of Manchester, including the Printworks and the Corn Exchange. Nataya Beauty deliver their signature brand of style and service in one of the city’s most vibrant areas. Whether you want an express treatment or something more leisurely, their key ethos remains the same - to enhance natural beauty with ethical, cruelty-free, vegan, organic and paraben-free products whenever possible.

A champion of local products, they use eco-friendly brands such as Potionshop, naturally sourced and free of artificial ingredients, to guarantee a safe but luxurious service. Specialising in bespoke nail design, they ensure every treatment is both beautiful and long lasting. This is combined with a creative and attentive team who begin each service with a full consultation, taking into account your individual sense of style to deliver a look that is right for you. Providing tailor made treatments in a serene and calming space, Nataya Beauty creates the ultimate experience for you and your beauty needs.

The Works is one of Marple's most prestigious hair and beauty venues, providing a broad treatment menu in a beautiful, spacious and classy environment.

The team have over 50 years of hairdressing experience and pride themselves on their passion for quality hairdressing and second to none customer service. They use high-quality brands including; CND Shellac, Crystal Clear and Sienna X. They are committed to delivering excellent beauty therapy, nail treatments, creative hair styling, tanning, massage and facial treatments to pamper you as much as you can be.

Located in the heart of Marple, the salon is easy to access and is opposite Asda where you can park for free for 2 hours. There is also free but limited street parking nearby.