If you're looking for a day -or hour- of pampering then don't go past this place! Its hidden away…read morein a basement (ahem) and right next to co couture chocolate boutique- naughty! They specialise in holistic treatments and offer such a huge range of lovely services and treatments! You can get things such as massage, facials, tanning, electrolysis, vein threading, body wraps, Brazilian waxing (oh-er!), achne treatment, beard trimming, mens shaving,foot scrubs (particularly divine!), pedicures, manicures...ok I think you get the picture! Its truly a beautiful place for both sexes. I was given a gift voucher for here and have been back several times since! The foot scrub and pedicures are great, as is the Swedish massage and they're great at the tanning too! The staff are lovely and chatty and the feel of the place is clean and relaxing! Love love love it!

From the owner: Beauty Basement located in the heart of Belfast. Specialize in the exclusive CatioVatial, Mary…read moreChor products and in-house facial treatments. Deep tissue massage,ear candles,Indian head massage,body wraps,scrubs,manicure,pedicure, 2 week polish,gel/acrylic extensions, tanning,electrolysis,advanced waxing,threading.

Every good girl (and boy) deserves treats, and that is what you'll get in here. While it feels a…read morelittle clinical in design, the selection of gorgeous fancy lotions and potions in here is enough for even the most frugal shopper to get their purse out. Also, while the staff sometimes look intimidatingly glamorous, I've always found them really helpful and friendly, and it is the perfect place to go when you want a treat or Boots is stressing you out. It's girly- Saturday heaven!

Everyone's heard of Space NK, right? Well, by far the most interesting thing about it is that the…read morefounder and face of the company, Nicky Kinnard, is a Northern Irish girl! How cool is that? She opened up her first store in Covent Garden years ago and now has shops all over the world. I'm always a fan when something global turns out to be homegrown... Plus, I love this shop. From the outside, it looks like it would be the type of shop in which you'd be judged by what you're wearing, but it couldn't be farther from that. Yes, the products are all pretty high end, but the girls who work there are always on hand to give you some advice, wrap your purchase beautifully for you and send you on your merry way again!

While I'm not a totally girly girl, you can't beat Sally's, even with a massive Boots around the…read morecorner. Selling a brilliant range in hair colours, lotions, potions and all the other bits and pieces us ladies need for constant maintenance you will find stuff here you can't get in your usual pharmacies. I'm a bit of a fan of the pink hair dye they have, and the when it was out of stock the girls could not have been more helpful and friendly with their advice and offering of alternatives. If you are looking for something a little different or have the guts to dye at home without expensive salons, this is the place for you.

Sally Salon Services is an amazing shop. I visited today and the Lady at the counter asked if she…read morecould help, but when I told her I was only there to have look she just left me alone to browse. This is great as I hate it when sales assistants constantly hover over me in shops. There's a huge selection of products here and an especially good range of gel nail polishes. I would really recommend this shop.

Small but useful branch of Boots in the shopping mall near the bus station. I went there a couple…read moreof times the other day. There's a good range of toiletries and beauty products, a pharmacy and medicines of course, confectionery and drinks, baby products and much more. I was served by Paul on one occasion and Aofie on another and found them, and another member of staff (whose name I don't know), very helpful.

Rituals wouldn't be out of place on the upper Lisburn Road as it's the sort of store which serves…read morepurpose to the wives of rich men with nothing better to do than spend money. It offers stuff for both body and home, and yes the stuff is nice and smells great, but you could buy ten times as much for the same price in Boots or indeed Lush! I do like to have a nosey in here if I'm bored in town but other than that it doesn't serve much purpose to me!

This place claims to be the first brand in the world to combine Home & Body cosmetics. They say…read morethey provide inspiring products for the care of your body and home. They say "Happiness can be found in the smallest of things: it begins with feeling good about yourself, savouring the intensity of ordinary things. It is our passion to transform everyday routines into more meaningful rituals." This is all just marketing bumph and I try my best not believe too much of it. The stuff is nice enough. The bath salts and the like are just about ok and the prices are a little bit high. Not bad, but you might as well just go to Lush. In my opinion.

Never mind Sally's, this is the place to go if you love Salon Brands with low prices. I go here…read moreevery couple of months an top up on the latest hair care products for a fraction of the price. They stock all the beauty and hair salon secrets to giving you the perfect tan, hair, nails and skin. Not only that they have a vast array of fascinators, hats, shoes, fake fur stoles, hand bags and purses,to finish off the perfect look for a wedding guest or for a day at the races.

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I've been coming here for a long time now, and just love it. I always go to Clare, and she makes me…read moreso happy every time. I walk out looking like I've just stepped out of a salon (funny enough) and continue to do so for weeks and weeks. I always feel listened to and that they know what is going to suit me. I've been jet black, ruby red and bleached blonde, and every time is a winner. There is always good banter with the staff too, and it might seem a small thing, but the mags are always of a good gossipy quality, perfect if you are there for a while and you need something to read while you sip your free cappuccino. If you want a weekend appointment you need to get in early, but midweek mornings are a gift. They aren't the cheapest on the road, but you are definitely worth it!

Everyone has been in to a Boots before so I won't start explaining what they sell, I'll focus on…read morethis store and what's great, good and bad about it! First up, there actually isn't too much bad about this Boots, mainly good and great. It's absolutely huge, it would remind you of a warehouse - because it's so huge it stocks almost everything you can find on their website. You have all the usuals as well as an electrical section. This Boots also has a large aftershave/perfume and specialised make up section with the major big brands being represented (Clarins etc). There's a few tills so you won't wait too long and as with most high street chains they are happy to accept credit and debit cards, failing that there's an ATM outside. The parking situation here is great if you can get a space - there's a huge free car park at this complex but it is always busy!

By far the best boots store to go to! It is also one of the biggest!…read more The main reason I come here is to purchase makeup! They have an Estée Lauder, clarins, Lancôme and no7 counter here! But the most exciting part for me is that they stock nyx makeup which is an American drug store brand which is amazing! They have a high range of hair products and skin care products! In regards to Health and beauty I would be shocked if you didn't find what you were looking for here! I could spend over an hour browsing through this store!

Founded in 1973 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, Crabtree & Evelyn has evolved from a small, family-run…read morebusiness to an international company, respected for its naturally inspired remedies and home comforts. You can get all sorts of things in this wee store. From bath salts to hand and foot creams, body creams and oils, as well as everything you would need to make your home smell nice. This place is a one stop shop for housewarming gifts or a gift for someone who likes the finer things in life when they're getting ready to head on out. The staff in this wee shop are extremely well informed and always helpful and non-intrusive when you call in to check out whats going on. Well worth checking out if you like to spend a bit of time on yourself.

This is one of those 'smell nice' shops. Everything in here is perfectly scented to within an inch…read moreof its life and the shop itself is a thing of beauty. I'm not really a 'scent' kind've dude but I do realise the time and care that's been put into the creation and packaging of these wonderful products. Not sure if I'd want to buy or use any myself but if you know someone who likes a pity of pampering then this is the place to get them a classy gift. Check it out if you're passing, you'll be able to smell it 100 yards away. Pros: Nice packaging and immaculate shop. Cons: Pricey enough.