I went to this Frenchy's location two days in a row and the service was absolutely wonderful both…read morevisits. Vickie did my eyebrows and Clare did a fabulous peel/ pedicure. I will certainly be coming back to Frenchy's for their quality services and welcoming family vibe.

Frenchy's is my go to for a spray tan for those special occasions where its needed. Megan was…read moreamazing, friendly and accommodating and I felt very relaxed and comfortable.

Had THE best gel manicure ever here, along with my first Minx pedicure, which was also excellent…read more Massive selection of authentic Shellac colors. Gel mani lasted 15 days until I soaked it off only because the growth was showing. Apart from that, one tiny chip day 9 or 10, zero peeling, almost no wear on the tips (and I chose a dark color!). I got loads of compliments on my nails. Mani itself was relaxing and pampering. Lovely hand massage, gentle but thorough cuticle care. Minx pedi lasted about the same but I removed it even though it still held up in great condition. They offer several options depending on how much time you have and how much pampering you'd like. If you have some time and the pounds to spare, you absolutely will get what you pay for here. Staff was super friendly and attentive. I definitely look forward to returning!

Had to walk out due to problems with service and bullying from staff. The technician left nail…read morepolish all over the tips of my fingers and under and around the nails. I am still scratching shellac off the skin because the technician refused to remove it. When I commented on the problem, the technician got angry with me for requesting too complex a service and for waiting to notice the spots (a French manicure with a gold top coat falls under the standard menu everywhere that I have been, and I can't see under the nails while the tech is working on the top of the nail). When I asked to speak to the manager, the technician said that her mother owned the salon and that I would not get anywhere with a complaint. Staff called to hustle me for more money the next day. I paid in advance well more than I have ever paid for the same combination of services, but staff demand almost twice as much money by claiming the advanced payment was only a deposit. They literally increased the price after the service because I complained. It is also worth noting that the salon is dirty, disorganized, and badly decorated with cheap tacky synthetics. The service finished late, causing me to miss a show. I was there for hours and they felt put upon when I asked for water. Most places offer tea or water if not wine and food as part of the package. And for some reason the spa had a blood and carnage military movie playing complete with pieces of people's bodies being gutted and blown apart. My manicure was nothing but carnage. Not typical viewing for a day spa! If you are performing a service on another person's skin, you try to create a safe, neutral space for all and make it about the needs of the client and not your spoiled ego.

I've only ever been on a sunbed twice, and one of those times was here. Yes, they give you cancer;…read moreand yes, they make you look ridiculous if you use them too much. But unfortunately for me I was 'blessed' with skin that makes Snow White look tanned and so before a dress-wearing occasion I have been known to get a little help. The salon was very clean when my friend and I walked in, and it smelled really nice although it was absolutely BOILING. It was as if they were trying to kid your brain into thinking that you were in fact on holiday, so that'd you'd tan faster. All it did was make me irritated and grumpy. That lost this place it's first star. The second I took off because of the staff. When we walked in there were two girls behind the counter and another girl draped over the counter chatting to them. They stopped taling abruptly when we walked in, but all three of them stared us up and down disapprovingly, without even trying to be subtle, before looking at eachother with a puzzled expression on their faces. In short, if you're a radioactive ahde of neon rom using sunbeds too much, get yourself to this place and you'll fit right. If not, you'll be gawped at like a circus freak.

I'm in agreement entirely with Emma C, sometimes if you live in Scotland having a few minutes here…read moreand there (but having absolutely no change in skin colour - damn you fair skin!) Remember, everything gives you cancer. Indigo sun is great for the vast amounts of sunbeds. Disgusting toilet but big mirrors in a semi-open plan part where you can redo your make up instead of having to do it in the crap lighting you get in most tanning boots. Located on the rough patch of Edinburgh city centre, otherwise known as Lothian Road, is is quite central only being five minutes walk from the Grassmarket.

Whether it is January and you are very white or if it is July and you just want to look as though…read moreyou have just got back from holiday, the Tan Stand is the place to go. There are several Tan Stands in Edinburgh and the one on South Clerk Street is very popular with the University students. Sun beds are available as well as an impressive range of spray and fake tans available. The tans are all very reasonably priced, with just 5 minutes on the sun bed costing around £2 and spray tans are available at £15. Because trained therapists spray you, there is absolutely no chance of you getting the awful streaks and patches which so frequently occur with fake tans. The staff are very friendly, inviting and knowledge about the various tanning options available to the customers. There is also a beauty salon attached to The Tan Stand which offers a range of therapies such as manicures, eyebrow shaping and waxing, which is also extremely well priced - about £5-8. There is no need to make an appointment and I frequently walked in and been served immediately. It would be difficult to find a cheaper tanning and beauty salon in Edinburgh.

Clean facilities and very simple. The staff was friendly and knowledgeable, taking care to inform…read moreme that the lamps in the sun beds were brand new and therefore quite hot and I could get burned more easily. It's extremely affordable, starting at only £1.50 for 3min in the sun bed. A quick, cheap, easy treat in an easy-to-find location.

I found the staff to be very unapproachable and the experience of having a spray tan a disaster ! I…read morewas blotchy for days and days . I will never go to this place again

From the owner: Tanz was established in 1994 and we now have more than 20 salons across Central Scotland including…read moreLanarkshire, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Ayr. All Tanz salons in Scotland offer a wide range of the best sunbed equipment including Premium Luxura sunbeds and cabins. As well as Sunbeds, we also have Spray Tanning and Self Tanning to offer a selection of tanning options for everyone. While you are in one of our salons you can also use the vibration plates for super intensive body toning and purchase 100% natural slimming tablets to help with weight loss. Another new addition you will find is teeth whitening! You can now purchase Ultra Smile Teeth Whitening in store and via our online shop. So whether you are looking for tanning, toning or teeth whitening, you can find it at Tanz. At Tanz, as well as offering you a variety of tanning, toning and teeth whitening, we pride ourselves on our exceptional customer service, the cleanliness of our salons and our fully trained, professional staff.

I strongly recommend two of Prestige Salon hairdresser: Agnieszka (Aga) and Beata.read more

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!

Just had a shrinking violet with the girls who put me at ease righy away. Delighted with the…read moreresult. Went back today for spray tan and manicure/pedicure great result and great prices. Thanks very much sharon and donna. Kirsty, Edinburgh

As a guy going for a spray tan can be very intimidating however at talk of the town beauty salon i…read morewas greeted with a smile and complete friendlyness and openness. The girls there made me feel welcome and relaxed and didnt treat me any different to a female cust. I would highly recommend this salon for men and woman. I now use this salon on a regular basis for my tans, eyebrow waxing and even my hair cuts.

Went for a pedicure and a facial. Seemed like it was the first pedicure the person had ever given…read more I left the facial a greasy mess. It was the worst facial I have every received. Save your money.

A-OK here stands mostly for:…read more Alright, Overpriced but Kalright. I was (now am again) in desperate need for a wax. I'm not going to tell you what I needed to have waxed, suffice to say the plight of the great Mediterranean blood hits me quite hard and I like to keep up appearances that I am not, in fact, a woman of the bush or an unkempt hippie. So, I went a-hunting for a wax. Did I want threading? No, but found about a hundred places to do that. Did I want plucking? No, but I found a weird cheap place that did that. But I found PURE and they were a beautiful little place that felt all comfy, relaxing and spa-like. But for a 20 minute session inside a locked room, these bells and whistles mean very little. Soothing music gets overshadowed by the pain, so frankly it fell on dead - eyes? I paid 35 dollars (20 quid). For shame! (did I use this right British people?). Yea, I know. There are little Vietnamese ladies in Boston screaming at me from overseas - I'll do it for your for 1/4 that price. But I was beastly, and my uni-brow was making a comeback and I can't have that. But the hair (was) gone, so not too many complaints. She did it, well and quick, so if you like spending 20 pounds on something that should be 8 - TOPS... This place is for you, you freak. And the hunt continues.