London’s best bridal beauty salons

Let’s face it – we’re spoiled for choice when it comes to beauty salons in London, but often it’s that very fact that can overwhelm even the most organised of brides when planning her beauty to-do list. With so much on offer, sometimes it feels near impossible to know exactly what you should be booking in for – and where. To help simplify the process, we’ve broken it down for you into 5 easy treatments that are guaranteed to have you wedding ready in no time. Now if only the seating plan were that simple…

By Rebecca Hoffnung

• 1 Aveda Lifestyle Salon

  Best for: the full package

  If booking in for bridal beauty makes you want to bury your head in the sand, then why not find a place that does it all under one roof? The Aveda Lifestyle Salon & Spa is like a little bubble of tranquility in bustling Covent Garden, offering a selection of highly pampering wedding packages that allow you to sit back and relax while their team of experts do all the hard work. From express treatments to their Ultimate Head-to-Toe package, Aveda doesn’t mess around when it comes to the art of pampering. But don’t take our word for it – book in now and see what all the fuss is about.
• 2 Bar Hairdressing

  Best for: a modern updo

  No bridal look is complete without a beautiful hairdo to show it all off, and at Bar Hairdressing in Clerkenwell, they set their standards high. With a warm, relaxed environment and friendly, skilled stylists who know exactly how to transform your hair for the big day, this buzzing little salon is the perfect pit stop for showstopping wedding hair. They also offer a service for your bridesmaids too!
• 3 Caudalie Boutique Spa

  Best for: a rejuvenating facial

  Newly opened on the Northcote road in Clapham, the Caudalie Boutique Spa is the perfect destination for any flustered bride whose skin is in desperate need of a little R&R. With a variety of pampering treatments to choose from, we recommend their Vinoperfect Facial which helps to correct dark spots, pigmentation and uneven skin tone, leaving skin bright and glowy. And the best part? The relaxing treatment room is located inside the Caudalie shop, so you can do a little post-facial product haul on your way out. Heaven.
• 4 Skye Norman Beauty

  Best for: a makeup trial

  You’ve spent weeks pouring over bridal mags for makeup inspiration, so choosing the right makeup artist to do the job is paramount when prepping for your wedding day. If you’re still on the hunt for a skilled set of hands, look no further than the experts at Skye Norman Beauty in Chelsea. Also offering a range of lash and brow treatments, as well as a package for your bridesmaids, this elegant salon will have you looking wedding-ready in no time.
• 5 The Facial Alchemist

  Best for: no-fuss fillers

  If you’re a bride who means business and a facial just won’t cut it, booking yourself in for a spot of botox can do wonders for fine lines and wrinkles. Perfect for giving a subtle lift to certain areas of the face that are prone to losing their elasticity over time, the therapists at The Facial Alchemist know exactly how to enhance your natural features, leaving you with a plumper, youthful glow that lasts for months. We won’t tell if you don’t…