If I could give 10 stars, I would…read more I've had 100+ massages in my life, all over the world, and I've hopelessly tried to find somewhere that is consistently excellent. I've now had 20+ massages at Lanna Thai -- I know because I'm onto my third loyalty card, and once you complete the card, you get 30 minutes free! Lanna Thai, with every therapist I've had, has provided some of the best massages I've ever received. Considering it's right on the edge of London and surrounded by all the chaos and hustle of the city, you feel completely transformed when you leave. From the moment you arrive, they're attentive, kind and calm. Once you're on that table, you genuinely don't have to lift a finger. The place is always warm and clean, and the attention to detail is fantastic. The rooms themselves are simple rather than flashy, which I actually think adds to the traditional feel. Nothing is trying too hard to impress -- the focus is on the massage, and it shows. And the massage technique is incredible. They have extremely strong hands, but more importantly, they actually listen. You tell them what you want, and they respond to your body rather than simply following the same routine every time. If they feel an area of tightness, they'll tell you and work on it. Every massage feels considered and personalised. I don't even live here anymore -- the hustle and bustle of the city eventually became too much for me -- but every time I'm back visiting family and friends, I always make a stop in Putney for a 1.5-hour massage. If you haven't been, I genuinely cannot recommend Lanna Thai enough. They are truly amazing.

Coming from New York where you can find a cheap and cheerful spa offering affordable massages all…read moreover the city. It was difficult to find a similar place in London (especially with the exchange rate back in 07! Eventually this spa popped up in my local town in Putney about 2 years ago offering 1 hr massages for a mere £35. It's relatively no frills but the rooms are pleasantly decorated but the walls are relatively thin so you may hear scuffling from the room next door. There is a steam room and shower downstairs as an option but I hardly use it. They offer 3 different types (Swedish, Combo and Thai) but I usually go for the Thai massage because it really gets the knots out of your back. I think it's a hit or a miss depending on the therapist you get but from my recent visit, it was definitely worth it.

I love to stay local wherever possible, but finding a great hair salon in Barnes has proved most…read morechallenging. Seems as though I need to spend an hour and a half traveling to East London to get what I'm after. However - in between cuts, when I just need a root touchup and a trim, I'm happy to forgo style for maintenance. The ladies who work at Timothy Williams know their clientele and stick to the basics. I was properly looked after for the two hours I spent here. More magazines than a WHSmith and more mugs of tea than an office break room. I walked out with better hair than when I walked in. I just don't think it needed to cost me over £100. But that's where I live.

I visited the peach tree recently for a facial consultation. I don't have facials very often so…read morethis was a real treat. My therapist was brilliant! We had a thorough conversation about what my skin concerns were and what I wanted to improve and she gave me her recommendations. We both agreed that the radio frequency facial would be best for me as ageing and wrinkles were my main concern. I was slightly nervous about the facial as it was a machine facial and I had only had facials before with products but the therapist assured me it was a very comfortable/relaxing facial and she couldn't have been more right, in fact I slept through the whole treatment. It felt like a heated massage. My skin looked amazing afterwards. My skin looked more plumped and felt toned. But what was the best part was that for 6months the results continue to improve. Over all I was really happy with the treatment and result so I was very excited to book a course of treatments and will return in 2weeks.

From the owner: The Peach Tree Beauty Clinic offers a full range of services using the latest equipment to achieve…read morethe best possible results for clients of all ages, body shapes and skin types. We offer Cryo Derm ultimate anti-ageing, Vacuum Cavitation for fat and cellulite removal, Radio Frequency skin tightening, Diamond Aqua Micro-dermabrasion with vacuum suction, photofacials, micro-current face lifting, laser thread vein removal and IPL permanent hair reduction. These are performed by our experienced therapists in a friendly, professional salon environment. To complement these are Murad "hands-on" facials which specialise in combating ageing and environmental damage, plus traditional treatments such as spray tans, massage, manicures, pedicures, waxing and eyelash tints. Mr Philip Connell, FRCS, a highly skilled and very experienced plastic surgeon visits the Peach Tree on a weekly basis and offers injections to smooth out frown lines, crows feet, facial wrinkles and add volume to your face.

Thaï massage was average. Masseuse had very little technique and kept doing the same movements over…read moreand over. There was no expertise whatsoever. Otherwise, the place was clean and well kept.

From the owner: Description: We are a traditional, Thai day spa/ massage studio that offer high quality massage…read moretreatments in an authentic setting, inspired by Thai-Lanna style design. (For clarity: we are a health and well-being business, for people that are interested in a healthy and sound lifestyle - nothing else. If you are looking for "something else" - this is not the place for you.)

So far so good! Had a great mani with Manuela tonight, she's sweet and does great nails. Tomorrow…read moregoing for brow work. Well update later.

My wife booked me a facial - first time at Kleo. Time flew because the 1 hour facial lasted only 40…read moreminutes (of which the therapist spent at least 5 minutes outside playing with some of the staff's young kids outside the room I was in !) I queried the short treatment and they said I hade the 45 minute express facial ..., Shouting kids for the entire treatment at least made me feel at home. Would not recommend as a relaxing place to treat yourself - especially if you are looking for a break and value for money.

My daughter and I went for a Groupon spray tan and it was appalling. We ended up looking like two…read morestripey oompa loompas and had to go out for dinner that evening looking ridiculous. They were nice enough but didn't have a clue how to do a spray tan. I complained to Groupon but they ignored me. KGB's customer service is much better.

My first time at the Beauty Clinic in Fulham. I would recommend to anyone reading that the salon…read morehas excellent customer service, and my experience of a facial was superb, almost ballet like with timing and how it was performed. After my consultation I was able to switch off relax and let therapist Anna take me a drift into relaxation. Today, the following day my skin is visibly better, I'm very happy and couldn't recommend this salon more. Thank you.

I'll have to reveal some more about myself for this review, methinks!!…read more I'm not one to spend hours on their hair or oodles of cash on hair products, but that doesn't mean I'm not self-conscious or couldn't care less. Most people I know have a hair dresser that they like and they stick to it. The girl I know the best likes her hair dresser so much that not only did she follow her to her new salon when she moved, she recently flew 4000 miles for a haircut. Ok, so maybe it wasn't just for a haircut, but you get the gist. When I moved to Barnes, I wanted a quick, friendly, reliable and preferably not-too-expensive place to get my mop chopped. I found The Cut. There are a few different hair dressers in there, mostly from all over the world... France, China, Jordan... and they are all really friendly and do a great job. They chat to you, make you feel at ease, do what you ask and make sure what they're doing is what you want, and they do it in good time. It's in a good location, on the Barnes side of Hammersmith bridge, and while I wouldn't expect people to rave about it and change where they go for it, it's certainly recommended for those in the area who aren't sure where to go.

I am a new client who made a pre-paid booking for eyelash extensions with Sahar via their website,…read moreand received an email confirmation for this Saturday 9.30am. This morning I phoned Crown regarding a query about my appointment, and was told by a woman that Sahar's earliest appointments actually begin from 11am, and that Sat 11am is already taken. Surprised, I explained that I'd made my booking online, made payment, and received a confirmation. Without so much as an acknowledgement or apology for the trouble it would have caused me had I shown up at 9.30am Sat, she just brushed me off and said, "So when do you want to come in?" I replied that she doesn't seem to understand that their website is allowing clients to make payments and bookings for appointments that do not even exist, and that Crown needs to fix this problem. Brushing me off again and raising her voice, she said, "Yes, yes. It's because you've never been here before and don't understand our schedule. So when do you want to come in?" Seeing that she had no intention of doing anything about their faulty online booking service, I asked to speak with the owner. She became agitated, shouting, "Why do you want to talk to her? She is not here today! You have such negative energy, you should go somewhere else! I don't have time for this, I'm very busy!" And with that, she slammed down the phone. Shocking unprofessionalism and rudeness, considering Crown has taken payment for the treatment and confirmed a non-existent appointment. Steer well clear of this ghastly establishment.