Booked my makeup for a weding (29th dec) wnt in on the day only to find that i had booked the…read morewrong day i booked the 28th instead of the 29th. ..i could have cried but the girl on the desk told me they cud fit me in i just had to wait until they were free which was great for me . Thank god they cud take me as my makeup would not have looked anywere as good as theres The staff were lovely..i seen them help a few customers that came in for make up...the girls doin the make ups were very friendly made u feel very comfortable and the make ups they done looked brilliant. .i loved mine and wil defo b back Thanks again for fitting me in

This girl knows her makeup. Any hints, tips or suggestions she gives you, take them on board…read morebecause she knows her stuff. Having trained with Una Bowman, Joanne is very skilled at makeup application, and always knows the right colour palette and style to use on her clients, relevant to their age, outfit and personality. I've hired her a couple of times, for a wedding I was going to and a formal also, and she was always punctual and flexible, allowing plenty of time to get the job done, and to allow for any last minute changes. She really makes you feel pampered and she is very personable, which is of course really important when you work in the beauty business. I would highly recommend her for any special event and I will be booking in with her again soon when I celebrate my wedding anniversary.

We always joke that Carrickfergus is absolutely bursting at the rafters with two things, Beauty…read moreSalons, and Hair Salons. About Face has the privilege over many of the salons due to the length of time they have been around for. I can remember them being here for the last 10 years at least, and nearly everyone (female!) I know has had at least one treatment with them. They offer a wide range of treatments such as facials, makeup lessons, manicure, pedicure, overlays, extensions, weight loss treatments, kids parties, bridal makeup and makeup lessons, gift vouchers, spray tanning, the list goes on! A nice touch also, is that they remember all of their clients at Christmas time by sending out a card. I like About Face a lot, and it would still be the salon I would consider first, out of the many salons now open in town.

I love this Salon, it looks small from the front and could be missed but it is like Aladdins cave…read moreon the inside. They have an excellent range of treatments available, my favourites would be the spa pedicure or the back neck and shoulder massage. The treatment rooms are all lovely, clean, warm and extremely relaxing, I feel like I want to nap every visit. The massage beds are heated with lovely warm towels and blankets to keep you comfy. Perfect. The staff here are the most genuinely nice and friendly girls you could find whilst being totally professional. I love going here, would happily recommend it to anyone.

This city centre salon is just around the corner from where I work and I love the fact that I can…read morego at lunchtime for a quick eyebrow wax and go straight back to work with only minimal redness above my eyes which my glasses can pretty much hide. The therapists here are such experts that they can somehow do a waxing more gently but just as efficiently so that you don't look like you have been in some sort of fisticuffs brawl during your lunch break! I also had the file and paint done on my finger nails before a big night out. There is a huge range of colours and I managed to get almost a week out of the polish which is longer than usual and a good price at £11. A little bit of indulgence for just over a tenner works for me. Another plus is that you can choose the treatment you want and book and appointment on line and the girls will do their very best to give you that time slot. I also have to confess that a have just started using the 'Boob Tube'!!! It's not some kind of top but a cream which promises to keep me heading north. I live in hope.

I am a big fan of the girls in the Beauty Company. They provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere…read moreand are generally on time so there is no hanging around waiting. I love their text reminder service and they ahve special deals on regularly for their loyal clients (Yay!) It's not the cheapest, but it's worth it for the great location and great service. They are also very happy to squeeze you in whenever you need something urgently... very handy.

This little salon is quite near my home and you can park right outside so all the boxes for…read moreconvenience are ticked. My must have treatments at Urban are the back tension massage (carrying shopping bags always gives me a tense back, I wish!) and the eyelash tint. I'm happy to say that my therapist insisted on carrying out a patch test 24 hours before my first eyelash tint and also pleased to say that I didn't develop any boils or weeping sores as a result! I was amazed at the effect an eyelash tint has - no Dior Show for me when I've had this done! The back tension massage is an occasional treat to myself and this bad boy can relax even my bunched up, stressed out upper back. Blissfully pummelling and kneading just the right side of pain are the main features of this half hour and I just love it. At £28 I think it's excellent value for money and I always feel like new woman when I've had this treatment. Well, a less old one anyway.