Caressa Beauty is a brand new business on City Road. It has entered a pretty saturated local…read moremarket, where a number of reasonably priced beauty care salons already exist. Caressa Beauty appears to be addressing the market as a whole, rather than specialising in products of particular ethnic origin and pitching their business at a specific demographic. I would say that this approach will serve them well. Their premises are also very visible, and have been tastefully equipped and decorated; again, I believe that this was a smart move considering the quality of the competition. Caressa Beauty offer a pretty comprehensive range of beauty treatments and massage. They provide at least four different styles of massage including, aromatherapy, and my personal favourite, Swedish massage. Beauty treatments include facials, manicures and pedicures, and gift vouchers are available. They also intend to rotate a number of special offers and packages, and so it's worth checking out their website for discounts. 07576615433

For custom artwork tattoos and tattoo laser removal services Physical Graffiti offer a hygienic and…read morefriendly service. If you have ever watched Miami or London Ink this place has a similar vibe. Tattoo books are available to gain some inspiration and there is a folio fixed to the wall that has a mixture of design work. The shop is very much a clicky cultural experience, whether you have a tattoo or are thinking about getting one Physical Graffiti can create the artwork all you have to provide is the inspiration. As with a number of tattoo specialist you can expect to have a consultation, the artist will draw up some designs and resize the sketches to create you design, you will then be booked in for a session or more depending on the level of detail in the art. Physical Graffiti also has a shop on Richard street on the 5point junction where city road meets Albany road. This parlour has a white sterile look like a doctors surgery with very comfortable black leather chairs to relax in while you wait.

Physical Graffiti is a very impressive business, offering a salon style experience where they use…read morestate of the art equipment. It was opened in the summer of 2006 by Chris Hatton, a tattoo artist with a considerable reputation for his custom tattoos. His objectives were clear; he wanted to "create a hygienic, friendly tattoo shop that prides itself on good customer care and a very high standard of work". There is no doubting that he has realised his aims. The majority of tattoos performed at Physical Graffiti are custom designed to meet the client's own specifications, but there's also a variety of flash in the shop to provide inspiration. (It is also possible to buy flash either from the shop or by mail order from the website). They also provide a fully licensed laser tattoo removal service that is and performed by highly trained staff. The treatment procedure and all other information can be found in the laser removal section of the website. There's also a quirky side to the business that I really like. They stock a range of tattoo related merchandise which includes t-shirts, bags, wallets and purses as well as custom painted shoes featuring tattoo related designs. They will also create shoes to your personal specifications. How good is that!?!

I've never really been one to pamper myself, but I find this salon a real godsend. I can come here…read moreto escape the rest of the world for a little while. They offer a range of treatments and services - waxing (male and female), nails, facials, tanning, massages etc. On the plus side: The staff are really friendly and the manager Karen is really sweet. Prices are very reasonable. they are also one of the few places that offer proper brazilian waxing (i.e. hard wax applied directly to the skin, which gives a much better finish) On the not so plus size: It's a very small space.

Shout out to Ray. Top barber, good chat. Always great service and good value. Highly recommendedread more

Just the pampering and relaxing I needed. Shahir treated me spectacularly and I'll definitely be…read moreback next time my beard and hair get out of control. Waxing, haircut, hot towel - everyone should indulge themselves at Route 66 barbers.

Even when I was a teenager going through my alternative phase, I was aware that this place was kind…read moreof grotty, for want of a better word. They deal in gothic clothing, incense, jewellery, tarot and smoking paraphernalia. Many of their products I simply do not understand. To cut a long story short, it's the kind of place your grandmother shudders to think about you going into alone. The staff here are often rude, and give you quizzical looks should you not be wearing black which is blacker than the night. Or a band t-shirt; that might do. I've little more to say on this place really.

Back when I was in school their was a crowd who appeared to worship at the alter of both Blue…read moreBanana and Rebel Rebel. I on the other hand have never really been "got" this place, and share Tiffany and Tanya's sentiments that it is both dingy and grotty. As mentioned the staff are rather rude, and I get the impression that they're trying to come across as intimidating to those who aren't their mirror images (don't worry they fail). They sell a lot of "hippyish" items such as dream catchers and bongs. I will point out that they do have a large selection of alternative jewellery, which is quite hard to come by in Cardiff shops, if you're not in the know. So for that I'll give them 2 stars rather than 1.

Please don't let the name of this place fool you. Yes, they can help relax and soften you feet and…read moreyou face, but that's not all. Oh no, they also provide health, beauty and relaxation treatments on pretty much the rest of you too. This is a small and comfortable spa/salon situated in the swish Pontcanna area of Cardiff, under a mile from the centre of town. It's a bit of a one-stop-shop for all your salon needs, as they have a massive variety of treatments to choose from. Facials, manicures, chiropody, reflexology, Indian head massage, ear piercing, hot stone massage, seaweed treatments, waxing... The staff here are very lovely and, importantly, well qualified in their fields of expertise. You really get the impression that they know what they're talking about, and that was only when I went in for a price list. They also have a range of products and gifts on sale, as well as vouchers available if you wanted to treat someone to a relaxing afternoon (or if you know someone with an uno-brow, who just won't take the hint.)

The Feet and Face Place has always struck me as a little bit odd. Even more so now that they have…read more'before and after' shots of some kind of tummy treatment gracing their windows! Makes you wonder whether your feet and face are in all the right places! But, of course, they offer a comprehensive beauty spa range including; facials and anti aging treatments right through to massage, inch loss and hair removal. To be honest this is not my kind of place. I'm all for health and beauty, don't get me wrong, but I'd prefer a different start point than is offered here. I like to begin at the beginning, starting with the inside before I attempt to do anything superficial. I find it saves money! For this reason I'm more likely to go to Gaia around the corner. It's not as flash as The Feet and Face Place, but it offers curative treatments as well as the purely cosmetic. It also provides Ayurvedic nutrition and lifestyle consultations, which deal with health and beauty on an essential level. One thing in their favour is that the The Feet and Face Place offer Reflexology, which certainly does work on a more profound level than their other treatments.

Was recommended styling studio by a friend and after both me and my son having our hair done there…read moretoday i will most definately be going back. The staff are friendly, the salon is really clean and modern and the overall experience was very pleasurable. Love our new looks and i also had my nails done which look fantastic. Highly recommended!!!!!!

To me this place is more a for a therapy session than a manicure, although i do get one of those…read moretoo. I'm telling you now, if you want your feet to look absolute- fan-bloody-tastic, here's the place to go! My feet are now renowned because of this place. They offer the nicest pedicure and the fabbest nail art in the world! i'm sure of it! Now one of the only place to stock Minx, you know, those funky foil things that decorate the dullest of nails, ever! A little pricey but so warm and welcoming this place is perfect for spoiling yourself and a girly natter. They stock super stylish make-up by Art Deco and have the full St Tropez range! perfecto! They also do themed evenings and try out days. You can get your teeth whitened, some bo-tox- micro derision on your mug and much much more but also you'll make freinds, something you dont get in the big tredy, sterile salons of the city! Go on treat yourself!