Lovely friendly welcome, super efficient and confident service, painless and relaxing experience…read moreoverall and the salon surroundings are so peaceful, calm, and relaxed, you'd never think youre in the west end of Edinburgh. Excellent experience, I had a hair removal treatment done which you would think wouldn't be the most relaxing but it was brilliant, painless and overall pretty relaxed! Highly recommend

What a lovely experience I had visiting the Secret Garden. The personell was very friendly and the…read moresurroundings very soothing / relaxing. I was able to book a massage appointment online, half an hour neck, shoulder and back massage. I paid when checking out and after the massage was finished. The online booking system is so simple and you can book any of the treatments they offer. Besides massage, they also do nails, waxing and toes etc. I had Zoe as my masseuse. She really tried to loosen up my neck. The treatment room was very relaxing. Lots of plants everywhere, even in the waiting room, on the walls and ceilings. I listened to soothing music whilst being treated. They also offer 6 treatments for the price of 5. Will I be back? Yes definitely!

I was long overdue to update this review. Since my last review, I haven't been back to for a second…read moreset, namely because the first one lasted me less than two weeks. So after a bit of wear, here's my verdict: Ewa still does an amazing set of lashes - it was hands down one of the most natural looking sets I've had done, which is impressive for lashes at that length. This would still be a great spot for special occasion lashes. However, for regular extensions, this is a hard pass from me. Though natural, the first set was patchy in the first week and nearly gone in the second. Keep in mind, I'm not the most delicate, which is why I opted with a three vs two star: it's very likely that someone with a little more attention to detail could make them last a bit longer. But having had sets that have gone the distance and having paid more here than any of my other Edinburgh lash trials - it wasn't worth it for a regular do.

Great service very professional. All things considered a very comfortable service. I'll returnread more

These are magnificent. I am going to a wedding on Monday and had my nails done else where on…read moreFriday. OMG they were disgraceful. They looked like stick on nails. I went to the wax bar straight afterwards because I wanted to cry at my nails. They gave me an appointment for the sat morning although I think they got me in after I showed them my nails. They were a joke. I felt sorry for them also as it's not nice having to put some one else's work right. They had no problems with this and just wanted to put them right for me. Sat morning and the service, the treatment was first class here in the wax bar. The girls were lovely and I think they were all pleased including me with the end result. They are now beautiful for a exciting and beautiful day on Monday. I could not be more thrilled with my nails. And this time I have shellac on my nails instead of nail Polish and a clear top coat that just came off with nail Polish. I am so so pleased I choose the wax bar and have to say they have gained a happy customer and I most certainly will go back. I also happened to pick up a price list of all the procedures they do so will definitely be taking some of these treatments up also. Needless to say I am walking on air now with my nails. There stunning. First class service thankyou.

SBL Beauty Lounge is located within Medusa hair salon on Bread Street. It opened about a year ago…read moreand I have been a regular customer for about seven months. SBL is owned and operated by Iram - who is great! So great in fact, I go about twice a month! (Iram used to work for a very popular/well known West End beauty boutique but decided to open her own business.) I regularly get my eyebrows threaded, manicures (shellac), and waxing done by Iram. For waxing (especially intimate waxing) - Iram is the best. She is so quick, makes it pain free, and is a perfectionist. She is also really keen to help you get into a routine to prevent any ingrown hairs and provides really good info on what to do at home and between treatments. My shallac manicures last at least two weeks and they rarely chip. (I usually get bored with the colour and get my manicure removed because my nails grow quickly!) I have been getting my eyebrows threaded for about 10 years and am super picky. Iram knows what is good for your face and adjusts the threading treatment appropriately. Iram also specialises in other beauty treatments, such as: eyelash extensions, eyelash tinting, make up application and spray on tans. One of things I really like is that SBL is text you receive a text a day before your treatment, which is a great reminder. I highly recommend Iram! (Just hope she doesn't get too busy now!)

Iram is amazing! I get all of my beauty treatments at SBL, waxing, threading, shellac and I've even…read morehad my makeup done for a few events this year! My shellac always lasts at least 3 weeks on my fingers and much longer on my toes, my eyebrows look better than they ever have! Thanks Iram :) you keep me looking my best!

Popped in to try out their eyebrow threading service…read more I was a bit apprehensive because other store staff and customers can see/watch as you're not in a private area. The lady was very nice, friendly & efficient. She explained the process, regularly checked I was ok & finished the treatment with a cooling compress to reduce redness. Would definitely go back.

"I feel like your lashes could damage me." - best compliment ever?…read more Man, am I happy that I found Shel. Gosh, am I sad she's leaving for Australia in December. But take my word for it, if you've ever been interested in eyelash extensions, try and book in with her before you go - I couldn't imagine a better introduction to the obsession. I was previously seeing a gal down in Restalrig, but she too moved away. After a few botched jobs (reviews to follow), I had near given up at my long time obsession of freakishly long lashes and went the boring route of mascara. You may be rolling your eyes, but I have sensitive peepers and within five minutes of putting on mascara, it's all over my face... so lash extensions became a professional boost. I don't have to think about make up in the morning or fuss with checking my face between meetings. It's the #1 lazy gal hack in my lazy gal bible. Shel is the real deal. For this very rare moment, I had to venture off Yelp for reviews and she's had great feedback on all the other platforms. She books up very far in advance, but I luckily got snuck in on a cancellation. The lashes are superhuman! Usually, I lose a bunch within the first few days but these suckers are holding on for dear life. It's only been four days but from years and years of extensions - I can tell they are top notch. Like I said, she leaves in December, but until then, I will happily pop back here every few weeks for her very reasonable £20 fills for as long as I can grab them!

** By appointment only!!**…read more As much as it tickles me when people in supermarkets ask if my inch long, drag queen thick lashes are real, I can easily admit that no... no folks, they are not. I've been getting lash extensions for the better part of a year and quite frankly, i'm addicted to them. I started getting them because I'm a monster with make up and come hell or high-water, water proof or not, when I went into my last meeting of the day without fail, i'd be sporting a nifty set of mascara raccoon eyes. It was super classy. So I got extensions, to keep from looking like a walking zombie in business meetings. Since then, it's amazing how addicted to them i've become. When I moved here in October, I didn't have a lash tech and went without the extensions for three months. Yup... it resulted in some pretty spectacular raccoon eyes but there's other little differences that irked me. For one, I hate getting my picture taken and because the universe is sometimes a jerk, I have a job that requires getting my picture taken... a lot. Eyelash extensions might not seem like a huge huge deal but they add a little boost of confidence in those situations. Let's be honest - confidence boosting, no matter how little, can be a really big thing. They also keep me from scaring delivery drivers who knock on my door before 10am. Bed head looks better with extensions. Trust me on this. So there's a ton of perks but finding a lash tech whose lashes can go the distance? Tough. I'm a girly girl who is REALLY bad at being a girly girl. I fuss with my lashes, I rub my eyes, I fiddle with them when i'm stressed and I keep going for larger, more anime ridiculous lashes every time I go back. So when it comes to extensions - I need the foolproof kind. This lady is a wizard. She takes appointments via phone and you get set up in a little room at her house. A full set takes about 1.5 hours and costs £35... coming from Vancouver, where a set of the same can be $80-100? I'm in. But the true test is how long they last and after two weeks (which were filled with dramatic stress causing, lash fiddling moments), they're still looking pretty dandy. I dare say i'll get them filled every three weeks but regular, more dainty folks could definitely stretch to four or five. Plus she has two really darn cute dogs. So bonus "awwwww" factor there. If you're considering extensions, this is your best bet in the city... and trust me, i've done the research. But before you go, know what you're getting into. If you're looking for just event lashes, go with a strip lash. Extensions are amazing and don't do permanent damage to your lashes (each extension is glued on to individual lashes and fall out as your lashes naturally do) but if you fuss with them, they will mean some stubby lashes when they extensions come off. However, I had my natural lashes for three months and though they started off wee, they grew back to normal length pretty quickly. But if you're looking to have flutter worthy lashes on a regular basis, they are a great alternative to fussing with strip lashes on a regular basis. Whether you go here or elsewhere, make sure the people doing the lashes know their stuff, because let's be honest, it's your peepers! But really... why look around? I did the research for you. Migle is awesome, so keep it simple and go treat yourself!

I had NO idea this place existed... which is surprising, as not only is it less than ten minutes…read morefrom my house, but it's right down the street from my all time favourite brunch spot The Blue Bear. I obviously have bacon brain when i'm on this street and my brunch cravings kept me from stopping to look at what else lives on Brandon Terrace. This little salon is where my newest lash extension gal works out of. It's very basic, no bells and whistles, but it's clean and bright. They offer waxing, tanning, nails, eyelash extensions, facials AND massage... which is surprising, because not too many people work here and it's not very big... but yay nonetheless. Though I've only had lashes done here, i'm optimistic - if the lashes stick, it would be VERY handy to have a place where I could also get my eyebrows waxed and tinted... Not sure if it's destination good quite yet - that update to follow - but if you live in the area, this is a great little find.

I love inside & out, I've been a client for a few years now and the staff are really nice. I get my…read moreeyebrows waxed and tinted every 4 weeks, Ashleigh does them perfect, I'm really fussy! Today I had a back massage and a crystal clear facial, done by Joanna, it's was amazing. I suffer from a very stiff and aching back due to my job as a hairdresser but Joanna sorted it out, she was excellent. Also the crystal clear facial is absolutely amazing, I've had it done here a few times and the result is brilliant, my skin is glowing.. So I highly recommend this beauty salon.

Fabulous salon, lovely atmosphere and staff very knowledgeable and helpful. Had shellac manicure,…read moreminx pedicure, eyelash tint and extensions. I took good care of my treatments as advised by Gillian, the beautician who did them and was really delighted, the minx and extensions lasted my entire holiday in the sun! Excellent offers available at this salon too and good products. Well worth a visit.