I'm not a huge fan of fake tanning. I always get it wrong…read more The only time I ever got it right was the time I went to The Tanning Shop. It was for my Prom. I won't lie, it was a very weird experience. I wanted a spray tan. Sun beds are useless on me because I do not catch the sun usually, I am that pale that I instead reflect the sun. If I do change any colour, it's pretty much from pasty to white and that's it. So I'd have to spend an hour on a sunbed and god knows what that would do. Anyway, the spray tan, we've all seen that episode of Friends with Ross...this was the exact same thing! You stand there facing the machine, it sprays you, you turn (quickly so as to avoid the 'Ross look') and then it sprays you again. Scary stuff. The spray actually contains bronzer as well as fake tan so you notice the difference immediately although the actual tan doesn't kick in for four hours. So you gradually change colour over the course of the day which can very much confuse your work colleagues if you nip out for one during a lunch break. But if you are thinking of going for one, I'd really recommend this place, I was very unsure and they were beyond helpful and the price was great. The tan lasted about a week. Will go again when I find the occasion!

What DID I walk into?!? I'm sorry, but the worst advert of all for using sunbeds is a bottle…read moreraven-haired orange toothpick who obviously idolises a certain ex Mrs Andre. I'm speaking out of turn, I'm sorry. I just wasn't quite prepared for the tangerine sinewy arms, puffed up lips and overuse of liquid liner. That, my friend, was not why I was requesting a sunbed. THAT is not my intention, my goal. Nope, having unexpectedly found that I was visiting Mallorca, I thought my pasty skin might need a little UV exposure so that it didn't go into a state of catatonic shock when I actually walked out under the searing Balearic sun. This state is known as prickly heat to most. Now let's remember, I am not condoning sunbeds. This was last June and I have long since given the blighters up. But occasionally you out there in the Yelping community may wish to bronze under the purple light of a giant canister, and for that, please don't visit The Tanning Shop. The reason I'd popped in here was because I'd been turned away at Bannatyne's, as explained in my Bannatyne's review. Thus, I spotted this on Cross Street and wandered in. To my right was a row of tanning booths. You know, just the booths. The canisters. The ones that you usually walk into AFTER you've taken off your clothes in the PRIVACY of the CHANGING ROOM which surrounds it. But this was... just a row. Of canisters. Overlooking this momentarily I turned to my left, and there was my Jordan who immediately asked if I had an appointment. Apologies, I'm used to the soggy world of Achieve Fitness where you just walk in and bake yourself for a few minutes. Err, okay, I know Cross Street is pretty central, but an appointment for tanning? That's just insane. There were a good few booths, maybe if they just had a waiting area it would solve the appointment-making conundrum. Anyway, I soon decided this wasn't the place for me. Whether it was Jordanalike herself, whether it was my absolute puzzlement over what we do with our clothes (take them off IN the booth? Stand on them?), whether it was the sheer terrible logistics of the place whereby they seem to have overlooked the small size of the shop itself, I don't know. The point is, I'm glad I don't have to deal with this rigmarole any more. Thanks to the likes of that Girls Aloud chick and wotserface Twilight lady and her from Florence and the Machine, pale's becoming increasingly fashionable and we should probably follow suit. Either that or just use Jordanalike as an anti-tanning warning. Should do the trick. (Edit - after reading Sarah Anne's review I've bumped it up a star because obviously the spray-tanning contingent is top notch.)

Another branch of Sunseekers that never fails to disappoint! The Wigan branch is one of the newer…read morebranches, so it's spic and span, with the latest sunbed technology. They have 2 stand ups and 3 premier lie downs with 1000 watt facial bulbs for an added kick to the face! These can be turned down if you don't want them, and just like on all the other beds you can adjust your own music and ventilation. I've met 3 different members of staff over the last week and each one has greater me with a smile and been cheery and friendly even at the busiest time on a Friday night. They also have brand new treatment rooms coming soon to the upstairs part of the salon, as long as extra sunbeds

Great place to go if you need a tan and a good one at that. They have spray tans as well as extra…read morestrong sun beds. Also while you are there you may as well have your nails done if you fancy it. You may as well as it is cheap and you walk out a new woman.

I am a little ashamed to say this but I still visit the sunbeds on the odd occasion. Mainly because…read moreI am rubbish at putting on fake tan and rather lazzzy about it. The staff here are really friendly and will explain everything if your new to the shop. The beds are kept clean and tidy and the prices are fairly decent.

Booked an appointment here and was unable to attend due to my house being burgled. The salon…read morerefused to refund me for my appointment or reschedule it. I am absolutely gobsmacked at their appalling customer service and clear insensitivity

From the owner: Beauty Tonic ltd was established in Didsbury in 2012. Right from the start otheir principles were…read morebased on the importance of enhancing and maintaining a person's natural beauty. Since then they haven't stopped searching for the best for their clients' and the new fully qualified Level 3 team are a testament to the persistence and hard work it takes to build a fantastic little business. Every client is assessed as an individual so that they can provide the perfect treatment, performed the way you want it. Founded by Rachel May after she noticed a demand for premium beauty treatments that offered a luxurious yet affordable & friendly experience, Rachel's vision was to create a bespoke boutique Beauty Salon Brand in Manchester offering traditional treatments in a modern, professional setting. Rachel has 16 years experience and has worked IN the beauty industry and ONLY the beauty industry her entire life- she personally and extensively trains all staff to ensure that their goal is give you the best service possible. Beauty Tonic's salons offer their clients a friendly, relaxed service in a professional environment. We take pride in offering a consistent, quality service with sound advice and assurance that the treatments are being performed by a qualified specialist, trained to the highest of industry standards. Providing professional application of CND Shellac Nails, CND Vinylux Nail Polish, St Tropez Spray Tans and all types of body waxing and hair removal inc Intimate.

I had my nails done by Kay today and it was fantastic. Firstly, this is a very friendly and…read morewelcoming place. I've never enjoyed chatting with a manicurist as much as Kay! She took her time and was very gentle, not like some nail places I've been to. I had the manicure extensions and shellac today, both are absolutely perfect. I'm very happy with the whole experience, it was very easy to book online on their website and was also great value for money. I will definitely come back soon and recommend to all my local friends!

Excellent new tanning shop. I have tried the brand new beds out and had the St tropez spray tan…read moreboth were top notch. Lisa the manager is very friendly and nothing is too much trouble. Open late 6 days a week and even got my secret santa sorted with a very swanky gift voucher. Would recommend to everyone definitely the best around and very affordable.

Thank You to Yvonne and the staff at M3 Hair and Beauty. My hair is always cut and styled…read more... Perfect! I had my nails manicured yesterday by Kateryna.... Perfect! What can you add to perfection and a high standard......A big thank you.......,,,. See you soon!

M3 Hair and Beauty is a salon and hairdressers in Manchester city centre, in a town where there are…read moreso many of these to rival M3, a place like this needs to stand out, not like Claudio Bravo stood out for Manchester City last season, they need to stand out in a good way, kind of like I hope Ederson will stand out in goal for Manchester City this upcoming season, which starts as Manchester City play Brighton away in just a couple of days. Back to my regular review - M3 is located on Bridge Street, it is just off Deansgate, considering the central location I found £14.70 for my dry cut to be acceptable, albeit still a tad pricy but that is the average you'd pay for a city centre hairdressers/salon etc, especially when I was quoted around £28 elsewhere such as at Too Funky in the Barton Arcade, which certainly wasn't a funky place but that, of course, is a separate review. When I came in M3, I was greeted by a man and he went to get a woman to sort my hair, she offered some recommendations and ended up giving me quite an impressive haircut compared to usual standard. She did take slightly longer than normal to do my hair, which was frustrating as I'm the sort of person who hates going to these places for a haircut, and I like getting in and out quite quickly, she did also catch my head a few times with the comb, banging it into my head which was rather unpleasant. I was served quite quickly and had a decent haircut for a price which was a tad expensive but basically average in the location it was in, mainly down to the price still remaining a tad expensive and issues with the length of my haircut and the combing situation I feel M3 only deserves a 3 star rating.

I got a full head highlights, toner, olaplex and cut here, and the stylist Dylan who did my hair…read moredid a fantastic job with both my colour and cut. The salon is very clean and nicely decorated, the staff are all very friendly, professional and knowledgeable about hair, and booking is done easily online via treatwell. Overall I am very happy with the results, especially since I always asl for complicated things!

I had my hair done by the lovely Dylan who has absolutely saved my hair. I had abit of a crisis…read morewith my previous hair cut at another salon and my colour was done for. I had toner put on my hair and had it cut. I was terrified of it being too short and that I would loose all of my hair however he managed to make it look amazing and enabled me to keep some length. He was so nice, and made my experience warm and welcoming. I feel like he truly understood and listened to what I wanted to be done. I will be returning and cannot wait for my next visit. I highly recommend Avesta.