Essence of Beauty is a friendly and affordable little beauty salon, situated on Duke Street, in the…read moreheart of Dennistoun. Ideal for sorting out your bits and bobs, from waxing, to massages and manicures. I tend to pop over for an eyebrow wax every now and again, and I always find the staff to be friendly and chatty, with cheeky Glasgow charm. At just under a fiver for an eyebrow wax, this place offers the same services as its inner city competitors, at a fraction of the price. I would recommend popping in here, even if only to have a look around and pick up a price list. A lovely little place for purse friendly pampering.

I tried a few places before I found Annmarie and now ive been going to her for years. i get my…read morewaxing, tans and lashes and wouldn't go anywhere else. She is fantastic, professional at everything she does as well as friendly and puts you at ease.

I came here for an eyebrow and Hollywood wax and was very pleased with my services here. The…read moretechnician, Anne Marie, was very efficient and worked quickly. The atmosphere of the salon was very clean and very cutesy pink inside. They also do nails, spray tans, makeup, and eyelashes. I will definitely be back for more services in the near future. Prices are quite good as well. My hollywood was £22.50 and the quality was on par with high end American waxing services.

After experiencing a few mishaps at two of what were my trusted places, it was time to seek a new…read moresalon to get the ole brows preened. Virginia Court is sort of a hidden gem within Merchant City, housing the likes of Rock Lobster, Brutti and the Beauty Store. Once I grew out my lush black brows, I hightailed it to the Beauty Store for an appointment after work. While compact, the salon is organised and clean and the staff is friendly and professional. Brows are done in the back so you're not on full display to Brutti patrons. I explained to the therapist exactly what happened, and how I like to keep my brows natural and thick. The threading was quick and effortless, and results were exactly what I wanted. There were no snapped hairs, bald spots, thinned brows, or hairs trimmed too short. While the Beauty Store does charge over double for threading of most ethnic salons, for now it's a price worth paying for the quality received. Bonus: they didn't try to talk me into thinning out my brows. The surprised Chola look is not my style... sorry.

I finally received contact from this business via Twitter, they reiterated that they would not be…read morefixing my 2 nails free of charge. When I said I thought this was unfair and they were being extremely dismissive they promptly deleted all tweets to me and when I presented screen shots of their messages to me they blocked me. I find this a bizarre way to do business. The cost to repair my nails would only have been £3...... So very very disappointed, I thought this was a highly reputable salon......

I had a free lunchtime in Glasgow last week and decided to go and get myself a facial. This place…read morewas minutes from my hotel and it had good reviews. I'm a bit of a fusspot about my skin, so I was a little apprehensive. First things first, this salon is a bit tricky to find - it's under the arches but it's very easy to walk straight past it (I did, countless times). You'll find it on the left if you're walking towards the radisson blu hotel on argyle street. It's right under the arches of Glasgow Central station. It does say beauty in the window but it's easily missed because many of the shops are painted in the same green. When you get in you'll be greeted by friendly faces and lots of welcoming. You'll be made to feel right at home. I must admit I felt a little nervous because it's not the best looking salon I've seen. It could do with a little tidy up and it's certainly not a haven of peace, you'll hear trains running over the top of you (it's under the train bridge) and it's noisy with hairdressing if you're in one of the treatment rooms. So why the five stars. Margaret (?) was my therapist and she was lovely. We did a microdermabrasion and she did a fantastic job. A really thorough cleanse, lovely products and a pain free process (microdermabrasion can leave you red faced if the therapist goes too far with it!) The liquorice mask reminded me of many a night drinking sambuca (urgh) but it was worth it. It tingles a bit (which scared me) but don't be scared, it'll settle down and it was worth it! I came out of the salon glowing, and a few hours later, my skin had never looked better. Normally when I get it done in London, it takes a few days to show the effects. Not so here. I got so many comments on my skin that evening and actually it has felt great ever since. Even better, it's an absolute steal (compared to what I pay in London, at least). If I'm back in town, I'll be headed here.

It was a dilemma. The emergency pre-holiday wax was needed and my usual beauty salon was closed…read more You can't trust just anyone when dealing with your more delicate areas, and more to the point, I couldn't afford just anyone. A bikini wax can set you back up to £30 in Glasgow and so you are faced with the predicament of compromise- how cheap do you go without sacrificing hygiene, professionalism and your dignity? After recommendations from friends, I opted for Beauty In The City which seemed to offer good value for money. A small salon convieniently located on Argyle Street, hidden beneath the 'Heilenman's Umbrella' (that's Central Station bridge to the non-locals) it specialises in waxing, massage and nail care. I decided to go for the Brazilian which at £17 was more risky than a 'Playboy' but less intimidating than the 'Hollywood'. The salon seemed clean and well organised and I was pleased at how quickly I was seen. I was in and out in 20minutes and despite being the last appointment of the day, I didn't feel rushed. Beauty in The City is more Glasgow glam that city chic with hot pink walls and over-tanned members of staff to match. However, it benefits from another Glaswegian trait- incredibly friendly service. Beauty treatments are given from girls who will chat like they've known you for years. My beautician immediately put me at ease when I felt apprehensive, vulnerable and exposed. She was clear about exactly what she was going to do and made the whole process as pleasant as possible. A bikini wax is not for the faint-hearted however my discretion was considered throughout and I was made to feel comfortable. I'll definitely be going back.

I've been here a few times. granted it was a few years ago,…read morebut i know people whom have been more recently and it doesn't appear to have changed that much. I went here with my best friend to get some waxing done. now the place itself is nice and clean and professiobally run, it was a bit hard to find and i walked past it numerous times before i realised i had to walk upto each door to see if it was on the buzzer system, as its on the top floor and its not exactly greatly visible when your standing and trying to look up. once inside the waiting room is nice and the girl doing the waxing was nice she chatted away which reduces the awkwardness that comes with it. the job itself was doen efficently and quickly and there was not a problem. my problem came at the prices. expensive in comparison to ther places its on the highest end, also i did feel that i wasn't the kind of person they were usually treating, not that it was obvious or anything but just by the standard and prices of the places and some of the treatments they offer it appears to be more of an up market place. safe to say after 3 treatments my money was gone and i went elsewhere for the same thing all be it at a much cheaper price.

Really well trained and friendly staff. There is a really…read morewide range of treatments (check out their website). What I like is the fact they are open 7 days a week with 2 late nights. St. Enoch subway is just next to it. Even though the salon is slap bang in the middle of the city centre it has a really relaxing vibe to it and you are made the feel at ease the minute you walk through the door. Although it is not the cheapest I feel this reflects the quality of the treatments and the expertise of the staff. This place was a ahead of it's time offering Brazilian waxing in the days when a Brazilian was a native of Brasil!

Located within debenhams at the benefit concession. Offers eyebrow waxing and tinting…read more The girls are professional and friendly and each brow shape is tailored to the individuals face shape. Price wise for a brow wax and tint it is £19.50. Some might say this is rather expensive however i have always been happy with the service and feel it is value for money compared to other places i have tried. They are very busy so it is always worth phoning and booking an appointment as often i have been turned away when popping in on the off chance.

Have used this branch of the Benefit brow bar a couple of times - usually can get a walk-in…read moreappointment fairly easily, or at least one within the hour. The staff are friendly and welcoming, though a bit keen on the upsell. They always do a good job of the brow waxing and unlike their counterparts in Frasers in the city centre, actually listen to what you want!

Back at Benefit Brow Bar in Frasers Glasgow today , was happy to see Carly again and more than…read morehappy to leave with perfect eyebrows ! thank you Carly !

Benefit make-up is one of the most popular brands around today, but recently i've come to realise…read morethat sometimes the quirky packaging is a lot better than the actual product itself. Everything here is beautifully presented and you can get mini sets of all the full size products in a dinky little set which is perfect size for handbags! I usually get the odd Benefit product at Christmas time which is great. However, when I compare it to other brands such as MAC, Lancome and Bobbi Brown, Benefit just doesn't cut it. Especially with foundation, there really isn't a lot of coverage and i've found it goes quite patchy throughout the day which isn't a good look. Perhaps it just doesn't work aswell with my skin but i've found myself going off Benefit more and more recently. I am also upset that they've decided to discontinue my favourite "Maybe Baby" fragrance, instead replacing it with the new "Crescent Row" range which is beautifully designed with the packaging more appealing than the actual fragrance. The outer packaging being a little house and the perfume bottle looks like a little cocktail shaker, very cute but the main thing you're paying for is a box. They have also made the mistake of having a very poor range of shades of foundation and claiming one shade matches every skintone - absolute nonsense! The staff are always friendly, but they all work on commission so no matter what you try on, it's always going to look fabulous. Funny that. I have to admit, their "That Gal" primer is one of the best i've used and it smells amazing, I'm also a fan of "High Beam". I think Benefit is a case of style over substance and it kind of reminds me of The Emperors New Clothes. I used to be a huge fan of Benefit but feel I have been deceived and suckered in by the pretty packaging disguising average quality make-up and paying a hefty price for it to boot.

Calla Beauty is a fabulous little beauty parlour in Clarkston. I came here last summer to get my…read moreeyebrows and legs waxed to get me in the summer mode and I wasn't disappointed. I'd never had my legs waxed before shaving always seems like much less hassle and a pain free option which certainly always seems the best but it's true what they say - no pain no gain. The girl who was doing my treatments was really friendly and I was really pleased with the shape that she got my eyebrows, I've been to beauticians before and they just make you look like you've got a couple of skinny caterpillars but she just gave me a nice shape following the natural shape of my eyebrows. As for my legs, they weren't half as painful as I'd have imagined and the torture was over quite quickly thank goodness! After the treatments the girl applied some nice soothing lotion that also smelled lovely too. From the outside this place looks absolutely tiny, but this is quite deceiving as inside you will find the receptions area and a longish hallway which leads to the nail room and two beauty rooms. As well as beauty treatments there are also more relaxing treatments on offer such as facials, Indian head massage and hot stones massage. After looking at the prices they seemed very reasonable and much cheaper than some other beauticians. The clean, modern and fresh layout of the salon is really appealing and when I feel like treating myself I will definitely head down here for some relaxation. As well as splashing out on yourself this place is also fabulous for gift ideas. Who doesn't love receiving a massage voucher for a present? One of my friends always get her nails done here, and they aren't cheap at £40 each time so I usually chip in with a friend to get her this treatment for Christmas and birthdays, she always appreciates it as it's something she always gets done anyway. I can definitely recommend this little beauticians, it's great.