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.

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.

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.

Really great clinic with lovely staff. Came here to get some filler corrected that was done really…read morebadly by a different clinic. I saw Dr Sid he was great. He talked through the problem with me and diagnosed my problem instantly. He gave me a treatment plan and was very upfront about the costs. Told me about the side effects and aftercare required. Very happy with the results and have returned for more treatment. So glad I found this place and it's head and shoulders above the other places I've been. Cannot recommend dermaskin highly enough.

Do not visit here!!! Dr Sid initially gained my trust, but…read morethen continuously took hundreds/thousands of pounds of my money without listening to what I wanted & without achieving the desired results. Dr Sid made a mess of my face & said it was impossible to achieve what I wanted to achieve. Thankfully I then looked at reviews of other clinics in Cardiff & found a brilliant clinic elsewhere. The doctor at the other clinic actually listened to what I required & then achieved the desired results at the 1st attempt for an excellent acceptable price. Do not visit Dermaskin!

Bodywise is my 'local' beauty spot and venue for all of my brilliant spray tans. It's cheap, quick…read moreand efficient. Just the way I like it. For £15 you can get blasted with a hose full of brown dye and be on your way within half an hour. One of the women there asks me how my job interview went every time I go there and I don't have the heart to tell her that she's probably mistaken me for another girl. Still, she maintains eye contact when I'm in the nude and has probably seen me naked more than anyone else has in the last few months. All the girls at Bodywise are sweet, friendly and easy to chat to when you're having your treatments. They will also do their best to accomodate you if you're in dire need of a tan/wax/tint. As if you needed any more convincing, at some point last September my best friend burst in with yeti legs and and an unruly bikini line and swears blind she had the quickest and least painful waxing of her life.

This is a calm and serene place to go for your treatments. It's beautiful and clean and the staff…read moreare friendly. Prices are not too bad and results make it worth it (even the pain of a bikini wax)!! I have recommended this to friends and I will do again!

Some of the best skincare products around. Very moisturizing and hydrating. The smell of the…read moreproducts are great too.

Last time I walked past Neal's Yard they offered me a little tub to take into the shop and have…read morefilled with whatever cream or lotion I wanted to try. Lured in, I remembered how much I like this chain. Their lovely organic products smell wonderful and make you feel like you're putting really good stuff on your skin. I noticed they now do a range of organic suncare, too - including lavender sunscreen (SPF22) and aloe vera after sun lotion. As is the case with many Neal's Yard shops, Cardiff's branch is pretty tiny - yet it's bright and friendly, with large windows lining one side of the shop, and it manages to cram in a wide range of beauty products and tinctures for all skin types and ages. The products may seem expensive on first glance, but they only contain premium ingredients, most of which are certified organic, so you get what you pay for. Upstairs, the shop's therapy rooms offer all sorts of treatments, including aromatherapy massage, baby massage, craniosacral therapy, ear candling, facials, homoeopathy, hypnotherapy, Indian head massage and reflexology. You usually need to book appointments in advance.

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.