I've never really been one to pamper myself, but I find this salon a real godsend. I can come here…read moreto escape the rest of the world for a little while. They offer a range of treatments and services - waxing (male and female), nails, facials, tanning, massages etc. On the plus side: The staff are really friendly and the manager Karen is really sweet. Prices are very reasonable. they are also one of the few places that offer proper brazilian waxing (i.e. hard wax applied directly to the skin, which gives a much better finish) On the not so plus size: It's a very small space.

This place only recently opened. I went last night for a pedicure and an Indian head massage…read more The place - Treatments take place in the local hairdressers after hours. No spa pretentiousness; it's nice and calm but you don't have to worry about not fitting in. The prices - Wow. My pedi was £15, a massage starts from £20. You can pay more than double in other places in town. The treatments - The pedi was good; she really got through my nasty claws. I had a few painful moments but then I am overly sensitive about my feet. Foot soak, trim, file, buff, cuticle work, massage, paint. My feet feel much better and they definitely look it too. I will be able to maintain this for a while. As for the Indian head massage? I have had one before... 12 years ago... Again, there were a few painful moments when my neck went stiff but then it eased again. It was very relaxing (I was almost asleep afterwards) and definitely worth the money (£25). I staggered out all covered in oil... I have woken up this morning with a few bruises so it must have been good... I fancy getting ear candling next (again, done it before) and I have always fancied a hot stone massage... So yeah, get over there. Can't think of a better way to spend a Friday evening...

Digits Fingertips and Toes is a "chic salon specializing in artificial nails, Jessica Manicures,…read moreChiropody, the exclusive and trademarked Chiro-Pedi", which is a combined chiropody and pedicure treatment created by the owner of the clinic. They also offer a Dermalogica Skincare range of treatments, as well as the usual waxing, tanning and beauty therapies etc... In the interest of fairness I will make my position clear with regards to this kind of spa, just as I have with Rebalance, a similar establishment that is practically next door to Digits. Both places are nice enough in themselves, and I'm sure that a lot of people appreciate the services that they offer, but I've been to a fair number of spa's in my time, and have had to conclude that the ones that seem to focus on superficial treatments just aren't my thing. That's not to say that Rebalance and Digits aren't heading in the right direction... both of them offer treatments that have a profound impact on the condition of the body... but it's just the way that they market themselves that makes me uneasy. Much of the fanfare is reserved for the superficial treatments, like fake tanning, waxing and false nails, which is just a little too plastic-fantastic for my liking. It's not that I'm averse to faking it either... I own a bottle of St Tropez, and have used this product pretty consistently over a five year period, up until about a couple of years ago. These days I feel disinclined to bother with the faff, and probably won't invest in another bottle once my current one is spent. I've always been acutely aware of the perils of the objectification of people, and grew increasingly concerned when men became firmly at the centre of this kind of attention, alongside the women... to my mind two wrongs don't make a right! With boys now suffering from bulimia and other low self-esteem and low self image related conditions, I feel more inclined to veer away from endorsing businesses that trade in the promise of bodily perfection, and the maintenance of youth everlasting. Neither Digits or Rebalance is anywhere near the likes of the clinics that offer cosmetic surgery... quite the opposite. They are moving more toward an holistic approach to beauty and wellbeing. But the fact that they lead with superficial treatments as Digits does, or more woefully, using gorgeous girls with pursed lips and fake tans to market themselves, like Rebalance chooses to do, doesn't sit well with me. The latter is neither representative of their client base, nor a realisable reality for most women. And even if I were personally able to conform to the appearances of these beauties, I certainly wouldn't be adopting any of the expressions that they all seem to sport in the publicity posters... sun drenched sex kitten isn't a look that would suit me!

Lovely friendly staff pain free nails!i had them done on a training day it was only £10 for a full…read moreset and they lasted 2 weeks!they looked beautiful too.lovely salon well finished they also had a nice selection of jewellry on sale will defo come back!

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.

I don't go a bundle on false nails these days, but I have a few friends that swear by them, all of…read morewhom use a different salon. As far as I can gather Nail Art is one of the better ones. They offer a broader range of of styles and techniques than some of the others. But, if your own nails aren't good enough you'll be advised to go for one of the various false nail options available, and could walk out with great looking nails, but at least £30 worse off. If however, your nails are short, and you like them that way, the therapists at Nail Art won't pressurise you into having false nails applied, and will paint them up quite happily for you in your chosen style. They will even do one or two nails for you if money is a tad tight and you are looking for something to brighten your day without taking out a bank loan.

Paid £20 for a repaint that bubbled up the same day and all come off, went back the next day to be…read moretold it wasn't their fault and they tried to charge me even more to sort them. Disgusting srrvice They'd rather lose a regular customer than to rectify their mistakes I wouldnr go there

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.

After shocking experience at another Cardiff salaon (Celebrity Styles, Cwrys Rd) I needed a good…read moreone, a friend recommended Elegance and it did not disappoint. My stylist was very friendly, I had full head foils and cut and blowdry and i love the results, all for £60 which is very reasonable. I would reccommend this salon (wear a warm jumper in winter though as they dont have central heating but they keep the cups of tea flowing!)

I have been a regular customer of The Loft for a long time now, and would never go anywhere else…read more The owner, Adele, has an incredible attention to detail and the service you receive, whether it be a manicure, pedicure, nail wraps or spray tan reflects this. I have fibreglass wraps on my nails which look so natural and are always complemented, a credit to the expertise to those at this salon. The Loft comes highly recommended.