Beauty Advance is a laser specialist, doing stuff like hair removal, acne treatment, peels,…read moremicrodermabrasion and wrinkle filling type stuff. I went for free consultation about some acne scaring I have on my arms and the staff were very knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. They tell you up front how many sessions you're likely to need so you can work out the costs and make sure its for you. Its always import with these kind of treatments that you find good professionals and the ladies here are well qualified.

I would avoid this place at all costs. I had a very poor first session that was rushed due to an…read moreinternet issue and complained after each of the sessions I had with them but they have been awful. India seemed have no problem admitting their errors in person but denying them on email. Admitting changes to the way they do things, but all at my cost. I wish I'd paid more attention to the poor reviews.

Gaia Lifestyle has two clinics in Cardiff, one in Pontcanna and another in Roath. They are…read more'dedicated to creating awareness of the benefits of Complementary Therapies, Ayurveda, Yoga and more'. Positioned around the corner from The Feet and Face Place, which provides a plethora of treatments that deal with looking good on a pretty superficial basis, I have to admit preferring the Gaia approach to health and beauty. It's not as flash as The Feet and Face Place, but it offers curative treatments as well as the purely cosmetic. It also provides Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle consultations, which deal with health and beauty on an essential level. (One thing in their favour is that the The Feet and Face Place offer Reflexology, which certainly does work on a more profound level than their other treatments). The Gaia Lifestyle Centre in Pontcanna operates an appointment only system, (as does their other clinic). They do not provide a reception as such, and so bookings are made with the individual practioners. A full list is available on their well maintained website. www.gaialifestyle.com/

Gaia's Ayurvedic treatments were what attracted me to try this place out, and I can only report…read moreback on this small area of their far wider range of holistic alternative treatments. Ayurvedic massages are meant to be incorporated into part of an overall treatment programme, often also incorporating yoga and nutritional advice. The practitioner at Gaia starts off by having a consultation with you about your lifestyle and then goes on to suggest massage treatments, and offers advice about yoga practice and nutrition. What I am most keen to tell everyone about, however, is the divine Ayurvedic Shirodhara treatment available here. This is also known as the 'third eye drip', which sounds far less appealing than it actually is! Basically, you start off enjoying a face, neck and scalp massage, and then the practitioner sets off a flow of warm oil onto your third eye on your forehead, creating the most unbelievable feeling of relaxation and peacefulness. I would actually go as far as to say this treatment totally transports you elsewhere, inducing a kind of dream like state without actually sending you to sleep. I can't recommend it highly enough, based on my own experiences!

I don't even know where to start…read more I am a self-confessed beauty junkie, and Kiehl's is my drug of choice, so if budget allowed, I'd buy my entire skincare regime from this delightful counter in John Lewis. For now, it's just essentials like face cream and serums, but I have sampled most of their products, so I'll just keep this fairly simple: They. Are. Amazing. From shampoos to self-tan, Kiehl's provide a range of skin and hair products from naturally derived ingredients. Fellas, they haven't forgotten about you, either. Kiehl's offers a range of male grooming products from shave cream to hair wax. What really won me over was the sales assistant's attentive service, cheerfully explaining answers to each of my questions. Even better, when I signed up to their mailing list, I received a hand-written (!!!) letter thanking me, in addition to three samples of their most popular products. You'll also enjoy invites to product launches and beauty evenings, which typically are held a few times a year and includes treatments like facials, massages, as well as goody bags.

I've been using Kiehl's products for about 6 years and have previously only been able to buy them…read morefrom selected stores such as Selfridges. I was therefore very pleased when I heard that John Lewis in Cardiff would be selling Kiehl's products. The staff at the Kiehl's counter are always helpful & provide good service. Their products aren't cheap, but good quality. I regularly pop in to John Lewis when I need something and enjoy sampling new items when they are launched. Their men's line is fab; "Facial Fuel" face wash, exfoliant & anti-wrinkle cream are my staples. I also like the shampoos & "Stylist Series" products, body cleansers & the new "Cross Terrain" range. Would recommend this store for a good shopping experience.

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.

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.

Ah, another beauty haven for all of us fanatics - only this brand isn't one my favourites, but then…read moreagain it's not the worst I've used, either. My friend and fellow beauty junkie gave me a bagful of samples to try, and I was pretty impressed with the staying power of the pomegranate body lotion (creamy without any greasiness), while the facial serum was hydrating, but nothing special, although I've been told it's difficult to determine the effectiveness of such products for at least eight weeks. Like Amanda, I found the Korres sales staff to be really helpful, but equally happy to let you browse the extensive amount of makeup and other beauty products on offer. This shop always has a sale on too, giving you no excuse not to try a new lip gloss or body lotion. I prefer other brands to Korres, but it's definitely worth giving their products a try, especially when you can secure a bargain!

I used the pharmacy for my rabies vaccinations - it was a great service - really accommodating and…read moreefficient

I went to central pharmacy asked to meet the pharmacist . The staff behind the counter were…read moreextremely rude. They made it clear that they did not want to see anyone even though it was only 4 pm and each patient slot is only 15 mins long. After requesting to see the pharmacist repeatedly they told me to come back at 5pm I went back at 4.45pm and waited til 5 pm. first they totally ignored me when I asked for pharmacist they said he was not seeing anymore patients for the day. When I questioned why they asked me to come back at 5pm if they had no intention of seeing anyone they had no answer. the pharmacy closes at 6pm. The old lady behind the computer just kept giving dirty looks and then denied that she told me to come back at 5 pm. There were no patients in the queue waiting for the pharmacist. Rude behaviour liers and wasting peoples time.