Just moved into the area and had a fantastic sets of treatments with Storm and Kristie. Storm was…read moregreat at waxing and Kristie gave me a lovely gel pedicure along with both ladies providing lots of advice of places to visit and try in Brighton, Lovely welcoming staff, great online booking system, will definitely be going back.

This is the kind of place that in theory makes me shudder....glittery floor tiles, pink fluffy…read morepens, pink champagne nail bar etc. Its seriously girly, which I am not. And as I sat waiting for my wax appointment, I did feel terribly scruffy in my parka and trainers. However, the staff were genuinely lovely- really welcoming and efficient...and although I felt like I'd walked into a Baby Spice beauty salon, I began to sort of like the ostentatiousness of it all! But I wasn't there to inspect the decor, so let's get down to the nitty gritty. Waxing is never pleasant and I, with a particularly low pain threshold, have always found bikini waxing to be something of a complete and utter nightmare! I usually book appointments and then chicken out at the last minute. I have been back to this place twice now, so that's saying something! The girl who did my wax was chirpy, competent and above all QUICK! Her name is Rene and she is definitely the best waxer I've ever been to. At £10, its also much cheaper than many other places in town! Now, let's return momentarily to the Pink Champagne Nail Bar. That's right, you can sip champagne whilst having your nails done. What will they think of next? So, if you want a manicure with a fancy twist, this is the place for you!

Such a friendly salon! Modern interior and offers great prices on all treatments especially the sun…read morebed deals. Also perfectly located which makes it very easy to get to by either car, train,walking or bus.

Friendly, fabulous salon! Got a lovely tan from using these sun beds defo recommend now winter is…read morecoming!

This is a surprising recent discovery of mine, a beauty salon offering a multitude of treatments…read morefrom waxing, manicures, massage, tanning and even non-surgical face lifts and make overs. The best part about it is the price though, you can get a full MOT package (Matis SK4 facial, full body massage, luxury manicure, luxury pedicure, eye lash tint, eye brow shape) for £150. If you're not feeling that flush book a massage package: 30 minutes matis facial and 30 minute back & neck shoulder massage for just £34.00. My sister bought me this massage as a birthday treat and I can honestly say it's the best present I've had in a very long time. The masseuse was very friendly and responsive to sensitivity and the salon as a whole is very comfortable. A great all-rounder which I plan to come back to for eyelash tinting/perming.

I love Body & Soul, and always visit when I'm back in the UK. Soothing music, yummy smells, warming…read moretea, and lovely staff: it's the ultimate spa pamper sesh. The massages are amazing: you're in safe hands with masseuses who know their anatomy and physiognomy and can dig safely into those sore and knotty bits. Jules is the best eye-brow shaper and tinter I've ever been to. I feel a million dollars after a visit. And my back feels ten year's younger. Highly recommend!

I've been to Body and Soul a couple of times, for a massage and a facial. One of its slightly…read moredubious recommendations comes courtesy of Heather McCartney - I sometimes wonder if certain celeb testimonials might do more harm than good, but at any rate, it is a very nicely put together beauty salon/spa. The décor is plush but understated, in shades of cream and deep plum, with the furniture in the treatment rooms in dark wood. The waiting area has a comfortable sofa with those expensive coffee table travel books for you to browse while you wait, which adds to the sensation of luxury. My massage was OK, to be honest I would have preferred a slightly stronger pressure, and its quality was really put into context by an excellent massage that I had elsewhere recently. It's not especially cheap (£45 for an hour's full body massage), but then, not that many places are. It's clear however that at Body and Soul you do pay for the atmosphere of the place, as well as the treatment.

Natural Nails? I can only imagine this name makes reference to the state of your nails before…read moreentering this place, because there ain't nothing natural about the nails coming out!! This is the place to go for all manner of nail extension, embellishment and design. My experience is limited to a plain old understated manicure, but some of the women around me were acquiring full on talons! The woman who did my nails was very fast and efficient...possibly a little too speedy actually, I like to languish in the rare treat of having someone faff about with my nails and make them look pretty! But its a serious operation they've got going down there...it gets busy and you can be in and out of your chair before you know it! Obviously if you're having a full set of silks or acrylics the process will be more lengthy. They do refills too, naturally. Like all respectable nail salons, there are endless intricate design possibilities- mostly achieved using airbrush and stencils...whether you fancy flowers, lettering or a simple pattern, they'll cater to your every artistic whim. Fancy seasonal nails for Christmas? I'm 100% sure they'll do it. Oh, they do waxing too, but judging by the speed with which my nails were done, I'd be a bit scared...

I was really in the mood for a pick me up preen and pamper, so when I noticed that Natural Nails…read morewas open on a weekday at 6.30, I went straight on in. Immediately I was greeted by one of the ladies, who was straight to the point and asked what I wanted. She didn't speak very much English but I understood that they did Shellac and it would be £25. I nodded and was hastily taken to an empty chair. It's a good idea to know exactly what you want, as I'm pretty terrible at making decisions at the best of times and change my nail varnish every few days! So it was a little awkward, being handed an array of colours to choose from and not having a clue where to begin! The lady was a little impatient and really wanted to get on with the manicure. She did try to help narrow the choices for me, but you could tell that she wasn't impressed. We finally went for a light nudey pink with a little shimmer to it. The lady having her nails done next to me was so warm and lovely, and clearly a regular. Apparently, the glitters and shimmery ones last longer on the nails. Nothing was explained, but I followed the minimal instructions given. I think this was mainly due to the limited English. The lady certainly knew what she was doing and rigorously attacked my cuticles with precision and skill. This was painless and the end result was fantastic, this being the part that I am a bit rubbish at and nervous to do myself! Having my nails done is a bit of a treat for me and not something I treat myself to very often. If you're looking for a pampering, girly experience out of Legally Blonde, I'd suggest going elsewhere. However, if you're looking for a speedy service with a great end result, don't fancy making painful chit chat and can put up with that overpowering acrylic nail smell, then give this place a go! You'll need to pop to a cash machine beforehand as they don't except cards, but there is a machine conveniently placed just a few doors down if you were to find yourself without.

Pretty Please is a health and beauty salon situated in Hove. Its a fairly small salon but the space…read morehas been used well, giving a comfortably and relaxing area in which to have your treatment. I came here for a mani and pedi courtesy of GroupOn. The staff were very friendly and welcoming, with just the right level of chat. I chose my colour from the selection of Opi polishes and the lady set to work on my hands first. I was pleased with the shape and the painting of my nails, something that can sometimes be a little hit and miss. For the pedicure I was placed in the most amazing massage chair. Not the type I have experienced before that just gently vibrates. This was was like receiving a proper massage, I almost fell asleep! Again, the pedicure was great, the dry skin scraped away from my feet by a cheese grater-like instrument! My only complaint would be that the cuticle removal was quite painful on both my fingers and toes. I was offered drinks while I waited and there were plenty of magazines to peruse. I would definitely consider coming back here in the future, with or without a voucher. Other treatments on offer include facials, waxing, massage and reflexology.

Lovely team of girls, had my brows and lashes tinted and a facial/ back massage ...all for £35. (…read morewas a November special 50% off) How can you argue with that? Would definitely go back and support this small but well run business!

Jana did my (bride) and my Mum's (mother of the bride) wedding make-up and hair and was an absolute…read morestar! She is 100% professional and amazingly skilled makeup artist. To say she made me look amazing is an understatement, she has transformed my face. Make-up stayed untouched for the whole day, even though I got kissed a lot and cried like a baby during the wedding ceremony! At the same time, it didn't feel any heaviness at all. My Mum never wears makeup and is allergic to all sort of cosmetics, and yet Jana managed to really make her look and feel beautiful and natural, magic! Both me and my mum got tons of compliments on the day! Best spent money ever! Jana helped me with the choice of make-up and hairstyle, and she also arranged the decorative hairpins to finish off the look. She's been great with the communication and has been upfront on any costs. If I could I would give Jana a 100 stars - she is worth double her weight in gold (and yet her services are very reasonably priced). You could not ask for a better person for the job. Incredibly SKILLED, HONEST, RELIABLE and an absolute pleasure to work with. I would recommend Jana to anybody for any occasion!

Beautique is situated on Ship Street in Brighton's famous Laines, its a minutes walk from the beach…read moreand town centre, there's also Electric hair salon down the same street if your looking to kill two birds. Its a very cutesy and girlie decor with lots of pink and pictures of flowers, but still stylish and kept up very well. Its up stairs from the street entrance and looks like a converted house as treatment rooms are dotted around up mini stair cases etc. The rooms are large with high ceilings, nice decor and relaxing music. The staff are friendly and helpful, on a weekday and its pretty easy to get an appointment if you call in the morning. Its also really reasonably priced considering its central location.

Considering the central location of this beautician, its such good value for money. They often have…read moreoffers on which they can email you about if you register, last November all treatments were half price! The staff are really nice and they always get me in at short notice. Its also close to my hair salon Electric. Generally a great find and once you've found it you keep going back!