Great store, lots of variety. I bought too much in UK and needed an extra suitcase for the trip…read morehome and found a very nice on sale at a very reasonable price. Sales people were helpful and polite as would be expected in UK. Last time I was in Oxford ('08) I also bought a bag so it is my place to go for luggage type purchases, although they have other things as well.

Boswells is a GREAT department store where you can find so many varying things that you can do a…read morewhole load of shopping all at once. From bed linin to plates, from shampoo to hankies, from alarm clocks to pen knives.... it really does have everything. The kitchen dept. is pretty large doing some really unique cutlery, place mats and odds n bobs. At christmas time it also sells alot of christmas decorations and candy goods etc. The staff are helpful and their are quite a few tills which is good as it can be quite busy. The goods are cheaper than most other department stores and so for that reason alone are worth a browse!

Superdrug is a great little shop, it doesn't have as big a range as Boots but has lots of bargains…read more I love the gift range, they have a good selection of sets and at very good prices. They have a good range of magazines, confectionery, and food and drink. It doesn't really get too busy in here, so service is usually pretty good. The range of make-up and perfume is quite good, and they have a lot of essential toiletries too. They do have good multi-buy offers on brand products sometimes, which is great. It's worth trying some of the Superdrug own ranges too, because they are pretty good and very good value for money! Sometimes they have 5% off stamps, which is great to get while you are picking up some essentials. Staff are friendly and helpful, ask if you need anything.

A quiet - even at lunch times - store just out of the way in the centre of Oxford, this is a good…read moreplace to go for toiletries at good prices. It's well-stocked, convenient, and staff are friendly. It benefits from not being as busy as other stores in the vicinity.

After using several different hairdressers, it was so lovely to visit brothers in Oxford. Everyone…read morewas so friendly and all very experienced and know what they are doing when it comes to hair. Their salon is in great location and is so lovely inside. I was made to feel very relaxed and had tea and even a biscuit! Will definitely be returning.

I had a truly FANTASTIC blowout here! It nearly lasted 3+ humid and drizzly days plus a…read moretransatlantic flight. Great volume and texture and a lightness and good scent from the Aveda products, and I had shown up with hair that was acting up from root to end. Never thought this would be the place to get my best blowout on the road to date, but go figure.

A nice surprise! Good brow threading place, although pricey at 13 quid…read more Of all the threadings I've had (not so many) this was the least painful and intrusive. Walk in & out in under 10 minutes, no appt. If you value privacy, be warned that you are in an open department store. That said, I didn't feel like there was an audience.

Eyebrows came out perfect! I'm very picky with brow places but I would definitely come back hereread more

Boots is the pharmacy/health and beauty equivalent of a supermarket. It's got a pharmacy section on…read morethe top floor, with pretty much every medicine you could think of and well-trained staff. The ground floor has health and beauty products ranging from sanitary products to bubble bath to make-up. Pretty much all mainstream brands are in here and Boots own-brand products are often exactly the same as more expensive equivalent brands, but half the price. They do a small range of food and drink for snacks and lunchtime, which tries to be healthy, but is just the same as you can get in most high street shops that are trying to diversify into lunches. Keep an eye out for lunch deals where you can get a sandwich, snack and drink combo deal for a good price.

No trip to England would be complete without a stop at a Boots…read more When have you ever rememebred to pack *everything*? For me, that answer is never! So off to Boots for some great smelly soap & shampoo - I like their Boots Brand Lilac fragrance the best And while you're there, pick up some water or some fun nail polish, or a 220v hairdryer.... or whatever Boots has it all!

One of the cheapest hairdressers in Oxford, Saleems charges £9-10 for a simple cut. The cut you…read morereceive is adequate, if you have a simple hairstyle it's perfectly fine; if you've got more complex needs, make your instructions clear or head elsewhere! The atmosphere is quite nice, often with Middle Eastern music in the background and a plentiful supply of magazines whilst you wait.

Great value for money and a really friendly service.read more

This is a good-sized branch of the Body Shop, and is well stocked with all of their usual…read moreessentials- the vitamin e facial care range, a large choice of fruity flavoured shower gels, body butters, soaps and lip balms, and a very extensive range of makeup. This includes both everyday wear as well as lots of sparkly eyeshows and glosses for the evening. The store also sells oil burners and stocks a variety of different oils. They have a very good selection of ready boxed gifts, which take the hassle out of deciding what to buy. Their staff are really knowledgable about their products and are always on hand to listen to your needs and recommend something suitable. They will often give you samples of products to test before you commit to buying a full-sized product. The shop itself smells heavenly! The products are environmentally friendly and not tested on animals. Many of them are also fair trade goods, however this is reflected in the prices, which are quite high. This is a great place to visit if you are buying a gift for an environmentally conscious friend, or if you simply fancy treating yourself to some yummy smelling bath products.

I love Lush! You can smell it all up Cornmarket Street. Their cosmetics and bath products are all…read morehand made using natural ingredients. The bath bombs are great fizzy fun, and the huge range of soaps and shower gels are so unusual. I have sensitive skin but find all Lush products are good even for me. I am particularly fond of their henna - horribly messy to apply but lovely, shiny coloured hair results! The Oxford store staff are always very helpful too, although I always leave having bought more than I meant to...

AHHHHH am i the only one that finds this chain nauseating? My sister buys oodles of Lush goods and…read morei find the smell completely over whelming in a very bad way! If i could get over the smell then i might actually buy goods from here as they are all very pretty, hand made and natural! But i literally just cannot get through the door thanks to all the soaps etc being uncovered and puncturing the air with their mixture of smells. It actually hurts my nose. No exaggeration. All be it, they smell good singularly. And they look good. And all girls (apart from maybe me) LOVE to receive them as gifts so i recommend if you need to buy a girl at home a gift then shop here, but bring a nose plug.