I went in here for a practical treatment- the leg wax, and left wishing I'd have gone for the more…read moreluxurious sounding pomegranate revitalising facial. Unfortunately as a recent graduate it was a little out of my price range and too frivolous for someone on a budget. For me however, a leg wax prior to holiday time is a must. Given the unpleasantness of the treatment it was (almost) a pleasant experience. In a calm, clean, quiet salon I was lead to a warmly lit waiting room and offered a drink. The well groomed receptionist and beauticians weren't as aloof as those in other salon despite and my waxer chatted to me all the way through as though we were old friends. The treatment itself was fantastic as the woman explained they use hot wax that they rip off rather than using cloth strips. This makes for a cleaner, easier and (marginally) less painful wax that lasted longer than others I have had. This is a more expensive place than I would usually go but worth it as it was a top quality job. They do give a student discount but I would say this is a place for the people of Edinburgh who have more disposable income than the average student. My plan is to ask for Zen gift vouchers at Christmas and head back for the pomegranate facial!

I visit Zen In Bruntsfield all the time in my mind you couldn't get any better! When i moved to…read moreEdinburgh i was in need of a beauticians initially for my eyebrows to be done and theres quite a few salons in Bruntsfield/Morningside but Zen stood out because of there tasteful appearance and professional reception service. I first booked in for HD Brows which by the way is so worth it. But now i regularly have a sports massage , myriad facial and my hd eyebrows done. It is a bit more expensive than what i usually pay but the service of the receptionist, the beauticians doing the treatment are of such high standard. I now use their products on my face and it is a big difference on my skin. They do block bookings which can save you a bit of money in the long run, student discount and vouchers to purchase. I would definetly recommend this salon if your looking for a real pampering session, they also have branches over in Hanover street and Teviot Place.

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.

got a perm and cut for £135 and left looking worse had same thing before but this time looked like…read morean eedjit

Good hair cut, high price!…read more You might think that prices and cuts go hand in hand, but I bet to differ. Can't deny that Karl did a very good job, and at the same time I feel I paid a bit too much. You might think what is too much? More than £100 I would say. Got similar service for half the price for highlights and cut. Maybe it's the norm nowadays, who knows. Overall impression: I felt a bit claustrophobic in there. Very small place, Lots of people: 7 Hairdresser, 3 Assistants, and all the clientele. It felt like that the shop overlaid bookings. Some customers turned up earlier than expected and my hairdresser had to excuse himself to talk to them quickly (what was a polite thing to do). However, I felt like there was not enough attention on one person, as everybody was rushing around, trying to do their job as efficient and fast as possible. There were children, lots of them. The receptionist was a bit too impersonal for my taste. It felt like I am a piece on a conveyor belt and am pushed through and passed on to get to an end result. Nevertheless, she did her job professionally. Cut: As mentioned, Karl did a very good job. He is very attentive to your needs and tries to do his job as precise as possible. He loves what he does, which makes it easier to make his customers happy. If you choose Cheynes, then ask for Karl. Others: I liked the massage chairs, which are downstairs, where you get your hairs washed. Took me a while to get used to, but it works fine.

This place was a perfect end to our trip through Europe! So good that I ended up booking a second…read moreday of Escape at One the following day. The spa was not busy/overwhelming at all. A substantial amount of thermal/water amenities, all of which feel very sanitary/maintained. I wish I was able to schedule a massage - however, it is completely understandable I couldn't squeeze in an appointment the day of. I felt completely relaxed after my appointment! My only note is that the aroma mist in the salt room did not seem to work (this may have been user error). Additionally one of the showers in the locker room was not in service. Definitely recommend booking here if you are looking for a relaxing day!

The fact that this spa is roof top just says luxury to me!…read more It puts the spa into Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa, and just off Lothian Road. Mind you they can be quite pricey, but this has all got to do with the image their trying to project, as well as the various treatments they offer. As usual I haven't heard of most of them, but was particularly curious about the rainforest shower. Thankfully, I have a friend who has actually been to the Amazon (they come in REALLY handy!) and basically it's a room with showerheads all over the ceiling, so it seems as though it's raining in the room. Ofcourse if you'd rather just have a facial and a massage, they do that as well. They've got two pools, one of which is thermal, and a gym for those who'd rather "feel the burn" than relax, though I'd rather get in the sauna when there's that alternative.

So I've been back and changed my mind a bit! One of my very good friends gets her nails done here…read moreregularly and she always praises it. I don't get my nails done anywhere (they are bitten, broken and bruised, i like to think it's because i'm so busy but it's not...just lack of maintenance! Maybe i should come here afterall...) but my friend loves it. She says they don't compare to anywhere else. I came for the sunbeds, which I love. They offer a great bundle package for minutes, both stand-up and lie down. it's beautifully designed and is a really pleasant place! I've not been back for my eyebrows yet, but I will! Forget Eve, it's all about me!

All About Eve is just Fabulous!!!…read more A very stylish, professional and friendly beauty & Nail salon. My beauty Therapist is fab "Amy" is so professional and certainly knows her stuff!I have had the amazing facial, best facial i have ever had(and believe you me i have tried many over the years), eyebrow shape very good but i must must recommend Reflexology which i am currently having. If you are feeling rundown, tired, stressed, not sleeping Reflexology is definetly the answer! Go on get down to All About Eve and treat yourself to a pamper session at very reasonable prices!

Only been for a leg wax so far but so far so good…read more I was a walk-in, work had been crazy and I kept forgetting (or not getting a minute) to book my usual salon. On the way home from work, the lights were on so I popped in. These guys are open Tues to Fri late which is great. My wax was done quickly and efficiently. The salon was lovely and clean and quite often, they are able to offer walk-in appointments. It was £20 for a half leg wax (a tad expensive compared to what I normally pay) but a good job was done. I'll probably come here again and I'd like to try other treatments to see if they deserve my 5* rating :-)

There's a great choice in Edinburgh for when you want to spoil yourself with a beauty treatment…read more The Zone came very highly recommended from a friend of mine who has very high standards when it comes to 'getting polished' so I thought I'd give it a try. This was a few months ago and it's now the only place I go to in Edinburgh for a facial, it's amazing the magic Hollie works with her creams and potions! Each facial is specifically targetted to your own skin type and particularly problems (we all have our own issues don't we ;-). The staff are all incredibly warm and welcoming with a personal touch so you feel special from the moment you walk in the door. I also have to say after getting a manicure there it was the longest lasting one I've ever had. I normally can chip a good polish within a few days but this one lasted two weeks without one chip, which makes it really good value. As mentioned in the other review the free parking outside is also a great bonus, they have regular special offers (follow them on twitter or facebook for regular updates on deals), and they have a loyalty card which means money off on future treatments. What's not to love about The Zone!

A lovely resource for pregnant and post natal mothers. Friendly and welcoming this centre hosts…read moreprenatal yoga groups, breastfeeding support groups, baby massage groups, first aid classes for babies and kids, etc, etc. They are a very useful resource for overwhelmed new mothers, having a new baby can be a daunting time and the women here are extremely supportive understanding and helpful. Drop in sessions are available on Mondays between 2.30 and 4. There's also a library full of pregnancy, birth, breastfeeding and parenting books for those needing some information. It is a bit obscure to find, but if you just find your way to the new Quay side at Fountainbridge you should be able to muddle through from there!

Great wee beauty salon in Marchmont. Gail covers all beauty and nail treatments, waxing, massage…read moreand dermaCo treatments which are amazing for the skin. Also great for eyelash and eyebrow treatments.

Had a really good experience here, would recommend to everyone…read more I had a facial and waxing and both were really professionally and well done. Gail was lovely and really knows her stuff! Will be going back soon!

Craig Davidson was a mission to get to. Originally booking an appointment at Zeeba, part of the…read moresame chain, I promptly turned up to find out an empty store leading me to deduce that it had closed down. Suitably confused as to who I had talked to before, I rang up the number which was answered by a cheery fellow. Even more confused now I was explained to that Zeeba doesn't exist any more (confirming my suspicions Dr. Watson) and that the new salon was just around the corner. So off I trundled and shortly was greeted by the same cheery man who told me not to be embarrassed (I wasn't, don't worry), it happens to loads of people. To be honest it made me question more why they still were advertising a place that was shut down, but hey it got me through the door, so their devious scheme works on some idiots at least. So after that brief adventure we got down to the actual business of getting my hair cut, which after all that seemed rather an anti-climax. There was the always appreciated head massage when getting shampooed and then me and the hairdresser had a good old chat. As well as this she actually cut my hair pretty much exactly as I asked which was great, she added a bit of personal flair but didn't just turn renegade. They are a personal fear of mine - maverick hairdressers, but thankfully she was great. Half an hour later I nipped out, head slightly chillier, but satisfied. For students Craig Davidson (and Zeeba if you fancy it) are on the Snapfax, offering 40% off the 1st visit (mon-fri), 40% off on Fridays 9am-3pm and 25% any other time (mon-fri).

Unfortunately, Craig Davidson didn't do it for me…read more I'd wanted to try somewhere that wasn't a chain, thinking that I wouldn't feel as though I was being put through an assembly line. Unfortunately it still felt like an assembly line, only a poorly manned one that resulted in Craig (who was cutting my hair) having to answer the phone and help customers who stopped in while he was in the middle of my cut. My cut was really just a trim and was mediocre at best, just not laying right and resulting in me wearing my hair pulled back every day as opposed to just most of the time. The styling took it to the next level and I actually felt that he took more time "styling" my hair than actually cutting it. Salt spray apparently makes your hair dull, stiff and tangled... like you've spent the day at the beach. I looked like I put my finger in a light socket and the minute I got out of the salon, tied it back to hide the horrible. It was not an experience I'll be repeating.