Cowbridge Road East isn't necessarily the first place that would spring to mind if I was after a…read morebeauty treatment, but now Ridhi's Beauty has appeared you can actually get a wide range of treatments here - from pre-holiday waxes (full legs £17), body exfoliation, manicures and pedicures, to relaxing massage and facials. They also do henna tattoos, bleaching (of facial hair), ear piercing and threading. First impressions aren't that good. The shop has a cheap look about it, with way too many hand-written signs advertising random services. With alarm bells ringing, I was only going to ask for a price list to take away, but the lady on reception was so friendly and professional I decided to ask about their 30-minute mini facial (£18) - and before I knew it I was agreeing to have one there and then. In fact, my mini facial didn't actually seem that "mini" at all. The beauty therapist thoroughly cleansed, toned, exfoliated and applied a mask to my face - and afterwards my skin felt as clean and smooth as it has done after a full facial at a far more expensive beauty salon. Despite appearances, this place is clean and friendly, and after this first experience I'd be willing to give it another try in the future.

'Her face is a map of the world Is a map of the world…read moreYou can see she's a beautiful girl She's a beautiful girl And everything around her is a silver pool of light The people who surround her feel the benefit of it It makes you calm She holds you captivated in her palm' So sings KT Tunstall in The Devil Wears Prada. Wanna be beautiful? You probably already are. Some people reckon it takes work. I'm not convinced that all of the treatments on offer are strictly necessary, but hell, it feels nice to get pampered once in a while. Ridhi's can fix you up. They offer: Massage treatments, Manicure, Facials, Colouring - high / low lights, Waxing, and Makeovers. Eyebrow treading is cheap as chips (and a burger) £4.50 and they give you a nice shape and, added bonus, staff are friendly not snooty, which helps make those painful waxing sessions less painful.

Excellent Service, was a bit nervous but Laura put me at ease straight away, I am really happy with…read morethe outcome.

Fantastic service, I would definitely go back for more treatment Laura answered all of my questions…read moreand I couldn't be happier with the results.

Woah! How can a pedicure cost £45? I didn't actually have a pedicure here, but I was just looking…read moreat the website to see the prices of other treatments when that caught my eye. Sorry, back to the actual review. Again, just like Body Basix, the look of the place is completely standard, though that's not a negative. It's not as though I'd rather go somewhere that looked vile. In fact, if anything, this is even nicer. I'm going to be honest with you, I'm not going to go into the details of my treatment. Suffice to say, for a standard bikini wax, it is only £15. The staff are extremely professional and put you at ease!

In a prime location just off Queen Street on Churchill Way, Perfections offers an extensive range…read moreof beauty services from massages to manicures. I used to come here for treatments until I created a budget and decided that £50 was a bit too much to spend each month on maintenance. Ah well. But it is worth it, if it's not a stretch for you. Like Laura, I'll spare you the details of my sessions, but Perfections beauty therapist Donna, who I'm not sure still works there or not, had what I like to call "magic hands". I've had a few bikini waxes in my day, and without a doubt, she was by far the most gentle and efficient I've come across. I'm sure some of you guys are out there rolling your eyes, but anyone who's been there on that massage table knows it takes special skill to reduce what is normally white-knuckle pain to a: "Oh. That ain't so bad." Whenever my girls would ask me for a referral, Perfections is the place I'd send them. The treatments are a bit pricey, but I have no problem shelling the cash if I come away from the session both happy and hairless.

I have been a Infinity customer for many years, the service is very professional and friendly!…read moreThe nail extensions are long lasting, durable and an affordable price. As well as nails, i get face treatments, wax, etc and Agnes always provides an excellent service. The salon is classy and has a relaxing atmosphere, great for a pamper after work :)

I have been coming to infinity for a few months now, I always love it always have a great time and…read moreeveryone is lovely have recommended them to friends

Thai Beauty & Massage is a peaceful haven on Clifton Street. It's modern interior exudes comfort…read moreand peace. They offer a range of beauty treatments including manicures and pedicures, acrylic nails, waxing and facials, but it's the Thai massage that always brings me here. I was a complete convert to the joys of Thai massage when I ended up staying in Thailand for about two months about twenty years ago. Before arriving in Thailand I had spent a month in Rishikeshi, in North India, undergoing a rigorous course in Hatha Yoga, and so I was utterly thrilled to discover that Thai massage offered me the same kind of health benefits that can be achieved with Yoga, but without all of the discipline and hard work! I'm nothing if not pragmatic! In Bangkok I used to visit a temple for my treatments, which was an amazing experience. All the temples have gardens and the area where the massages took place was in a massive room with vaulted ceilings that were held aloft by a series of soaring pillars. This meant that there was no need for walls, and so the gardens were in full view with the scents of the flowers hanging heavy in the humid air. Visiting Thai Beauty & Massage is not quite the same kind of experience, but what it lacks in grandeur it makes up for in style. They provide a number of different Thai massage options. The full body massage is really inexpensive at £30.00, and an aroma massage is £35.00. Both last for one hour, as does the Thai steamed herbal massage (£40.00). There are two half hour treatments, both costing £20.00.

i have had back pain for over eight years now and i would normaly visit a spa in newport for a…read moremassage once every two weeks. my mum told me about this place and had alot of good things to say about them. she perchesed a gift voucher for me so i went and tried it. it is well located and there is street parking out side. i felt very wellcomed by the staff. it was very different to a brirtish style spa becaes the massage is done on a thin soft materess on the floor. this is so that the therapist can put her full weight in to the massage witch was very strong as i asked for and all of my body was worked on and streched. it was fantastic i have to say it was the best massage i have ever had. the room was well decorated and had a warm light and soothing sounds of thai spa music. it lasted for one hour and the time flew by. after that i was offered a cup of tea and sat and talked to the staff. now i go there every two weeks and it has helped me alot. it takes out the tention in my shoulders and back and the next morning i feel great. the price is so good i pay 30pounds for one hour. i paid almost twise that at outher spa's and had half the service. i have to thank my mum for that first time. i have recomended all my friends and they all enjoy the great massage they have. one of my friends lee has a two hour massage every time he goes. i know they do aroma oil massage and herbal massage as well. but i prefer a strong thai massage. my only comlaint is i didnt know about it sooner.

Poor customer service and inexperienced staff. Refused to acknowledge that the manicure was their…read morefault and then the owner yelled at me on the phone because I was unable to come into the shop.

Worst manicure in the world. Cuticle cutters were rusty, staff using equipment on themselves and…read morereceiving treatments same time as customer having manicure. Three and a half hours for a gellish manicure which was thicker than acrylic nails. Used wrong procedure to apply polish so took 2.5 hours to remove, leaving my nails damaged. Awful service, avoid at all costs.

Been trying to find a place to get my nails done while traveling. Off to a wedding in Oxford and…read morefound this gem of a place! Melanie was such warm person who made you feel comfortable and had a great eye for design and looks. I had a photo for inspiration but she was able to get a totally different idea and we went with that and it looked perfect! I would have never imagined to go with what she had done. I got extensions done because I am a nail biter and then had acrylics. Purple pastel coat and peacock foils imprinted at random areas for effect! Melanie said it goes with your emerald ring and will go with your green dress. I absolutely love it! Sad that isn't such a cute nail salon near me in Melbourne, Australia. The salon is gorgeous, all the beautiful details and equipment are all pristine! Go spoil yourself now!

Don't let the somewhat misleading name fool you - Nailcraft offers a wide range of treatments…read morebesides nail services, including waxing, massage and facials. Nailcraft pride themselves on their "No MMA, No Drills, No Damage" policy, as many salons make acrylic nails using MMA (methyl methacrylate) , which may be a potentially harmful compound. This was news to me, and it's a tidbit of info I'll pass along to my girls. The prices are comparable with other beauty salons in town, but Nailcraft offers a wider range of nail services, including "Nails for Males" as well as an express manicure, where you're in and out of the salon in 15 minutes or less. Nailcraft also offer vouchers, which comes in handy if you're like me and prefer to give your friends "experience" gifts instead of a Lush or Body Shop shower set.