After getting a quick manicure from Sacha at the Yelp Links of London event I knew I needed to pay…read moreher a visit again! I love doing my nails myself and grow bored of my manicures quickly so I tend not to pay to get them done, but I'm no nail technician! My nails were in such a bad state shape-wise and I really needed to see a professional to sort the situation out! You can book in with Sacha via email and she works out of the Toni Cook salon. When I visited it was in their old location in Merchant City, but she informed me that they were in the process of moving to a swanky new salon just off Buchanan Street (above The Lab, where they are currently situated). I booked in about 2 weeks before my desired appointment time and I would recommend booking early as she's a busy little bee and appointments go quickly! I opted to go for a gel polish on my own nails rather than false acrylic nails. While I waited my turn in the salon I got a little nail wheel to browse the colours. There's a lot to choose from, lots of nice pastel-y colours and lovely dark vampy colours, as well as some sparkly numbers! I didn't really know what sort of design or look I wanted so Sacha suggested a few looks to me and I ended up going for a V design on some accent nails in alternating colours. I was getting my nails done specifically for my friends wedding and had a picture of my dress with me and Sacha helped me pick out some colours that matched well. Sacha was very professional and chatty during my manicure. She remembered me from the Yelp event which was really nice! I felt very relaxed while I was there and it seemed like my manicure flew in! I've been to some really standoffish nail techs in the past and have been entirely ignored while I've had my nails done, so I appreciate when someone can hold a conversation and still deliver an A+ manicure! I loved my nails when there were done and after 2 weeks they're still looking as good! My manicure came in at £25 which I think is pretty good considering how long it'll last. You can pay with cash or via paypal, card payments are also accepted but require a £1 service fee. Gel polish removal comes in at £4 which is nothing if you don't want to wreck your nails doing it yourself!! I've already booked in for my next manicure! I'd really recommend Sacha if you're looking to get your nails done, she does a banging manicure, she's super nice and her wee dog (who is really well behaved and comes to work with her) is so cute!! :)

Haven't gotten a manicure since I moved to Glasgow methinks so I thought, what better way to treat…read moremy nails than for a special occasion like Christmas? :) I made my booking with Sacha like a month+ in advance because I know she's busy, especially during the festive seasons. Lucky for my efficiency, I got a spot, and told her I wanted gel nails! I remember Queen B getting em and they lasted forever! Perfect, since I'll be away from Glasgow for 3 weeks! Anyway, I easily found the salon via Yelp, headed through the alley and up the stairs. To my pleasant surprise, was greeted by Sacha's wee chihuahua. He cuddled me while I waited for Sacha to be done with the previous client. What a good way to keep me occupied! Haha So, Sacha is a wonderful manicurist. She uses a brand of polish from the UK (I don't remember the name unfortunately. Artist polish? Something like that) and says she insists on only using those because of its high quality. I appreciate her sincerity! And the nail polish is after all, super nice! She's also very welcoming, friendly and open to trying fun artsy things in your nails. "Open to experiments" she says! :) she uses an LED nail dryer thinggy that makes your gel nails set asap and that's like super amazing to me haha no more wrecked nails! Anyway I love my nails! I have candy canes and a wee Christmas pudding on my ring fingers! The salon is spacious. Sacha is amazing and bubbly! Will definitely go back next year for a touch up or some new nail art hehehe Highly recommend!

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.

A regrettable and horrifying walk-in appointment for acrylic extensions with gel polish. Read the…read moreother reviews as I should have done. I should have walked out when the Nail tech cut my cuticles three times during filing. I was bleeding and no antiseptic was offered. Used the same bloody tissue to clean an edge of a nail. All the tools and surfaces are not cleaned between clients - remember I bled so how many other clients have been cut with those same tools Hepatitis B risk!!. The nail tech does not wash his hands between clients. The acrylic application was uneven and misshaped. Had to ask twice for the correct colour to be used. They need to close or do some serious re-training. I do not understand how this "business" remains open for this poor work and service. I had to get the colour completely redone at Juli's next door.

Went in last Thursday with my daughter and I got acrylics done. First on Thursday there my nail…read morecame off then last night I was carrying on with my daughter and my nail has half came off. They also do it fast and they don't do them properly DO NOT GO HERE

My favorite salon in the UK. Owner Scott Cooper is a master stylist and fun to spend time with…read moretoo. He has a great rapport with people of all ages. His staff is top-notch, and the salon offers a variety of beauty services. Highly recommended whenever you're in Glasgow.

I booked a blow out for my mum during our visit to Glasgow and we had a great experience. The staff…read morewas super friendly and welcoming, and my mum was very happy with her hair stylist, Eileen. Definitely recommend this salon to anyone in the area!

Beauty & Nails is an independent boutique beauty bar that sits inconspicuously in the heart of…read moreGlasgow's City Centre, and in the hub of the "financial district". It's also within easy walking distance from my office. This is my go-to for superb quality service when I need a little TLC after an intensive day at the office, before a special occasion or (sunny) holiday away. Beauty & Nails offers an array of treatments ranging from facials, massages, waxing, brows, lashes, tanning, manicures, and pedicures. I first went to B&N when they were running a special offer for my company. I was gearing up for a holiday, so I quickly booked an appointment. I can only really comment on the manicures and pedicures, specifically Shellac. Shellac is pretty much the 2-week manicure; this stuff lasts (unless you seriously abuse your hands and feet). The only issues with Shellac is: 1) If you get bored or are fickle, you're kind of stuck with the same colour for 2 weeks 2) If your nails grow as fast as mine, you're guaranteed to see re-growth on your nail bed within the first week, so I stick with the neutral colours so it's less obvious. Shellac is great for special occasions and when you're going on holiday because it doesn't chip... however, if it does within the first few days of having it done, the ladies at B&N are more than happy to repair it for you at no cost. The place itself is immaculate and intimate, and the service is always warm and welcoming. The ladies are gentle with your hands and feet, generally good banter, and are always professional. They are also stockists of Dermalogica products, which I'm a fan of. So when I'm in need of a quick lunchtime or after work beauty fix, B&N is certainly at the top of my list.

So, I booked an appointment on the 20th of December 2022 for the 24th of December at 1pm well aware…read moreof their cancellation policy as I have been getting my nails done elsewhere for years so know the process of nail appointments. I booked it on their booking system which I recommend no one ever does as then money can be taken out your account automatically. The company they use their booking system through makes it impossible to get a refund and also they use it as one of their silly excuses to not give you a refund. However, on the 23rd of December at around 10pm I took a covid test as I didn't feel quite right and progressively got worse as the night went on so thought I would check to make sure knowing I had this appointment the next day. It came back positive, and I made the decision to cancel my appointment even though I could technically still have gone however I was extremely unwell by the next day, coughing and sputtering, and I would have had to get a bus to the appointment, so it didn't make sense to go. I also didn't want to further spread covid especially with the that fact nail services usually require you to sit in close proximity of each other. I was trying to be considerate of the people who work there. I would never normally cancel so late on, I felt absolutely awful doing so. Being a customer in the nail industry for the past few years I've never once cancelled last minute but it didn't feel right to go having covid and being so unwell. I phoned their store as soon as it opened and got no reply. I phoned about 6 times within the hour and then called their other store in princes square and still no reply. I message their Facebook page and emailed them and no reply. I finally found a number in the booking system and messaged them to which they replied "got this" or something along those lines at around 11/12ish. The only other contact I got was a "xxx" response from the Facebook page hours later. I assumed that my booking charge of £10 would be taken off me however I did not expect to be charged the full amount of £54 considering it was due to something completely out with my control, but I was. I messaged them on Facebook explaining how I was being charged the full price and they basically said that they couldn't do anything about it and a load of other rubbish. No empathy or compassion for the fact I had to cancel due to covid. This caused me a lot of stress and I was already extremely run down with covid, so I decided to leave it until I got better but by then I just wanted to forget about it as it angered me so much. They didn't even suggest booking another day or explain that I would be charged full price. Communication was absolutely awful, and I feel totally taken advantage of and discriminated against for having covid. If I had cancelled last minute because of a situation caused by myself I would totally have accepted the full price charge however I thought they would be a bit understanding of my situation considering the past few years we have had however they were not. It has put me off ever going there again even though I had a few experiences beforehand and loved it. I have also told all my family and friends so that they never have to experience such an unsympathetic place.

Really bad company without any second thought of compassion…read more I had a pedicure booked and paid deposit and due to a car breakdown I was unable to attend. They took the full amount of £40 and refused to pay a penny back. Not sure how they sleep at night but I believe I'm karma. They offered me a service with additional payment of 70%. Please read my reviews and stay away from these thieves. I even offered an invoice but they had no interest

As far as nailbars go, nailzone is a safe bet. I don't go very often to get my nails done, only for…read morespecial occasions, but last week I decided to treat myself. I chose a classic french manicure - and I really can't complai (I'd only been once before with my sister, watching her get her nails done). The girl definitely knew what she was doing, so I was happy, and my nails looked fab at the end of it. The only downfall? Her chat. It varied from annoying chat about holidaying in Magaluf, to none at all/awkward silence. Oh well, you can't get everything in life though, can you?

This is a great little nail bar tucked away on Queen Street, offering everything from a basic file…read moreand polish, to full blown acrylic stripper style extensions. They offer a nice smart looking french manicure, for only £15, which looks lovely and groomed, and lasts for around a week. A great wee place if you fancy treating yourself, plus they sell gift vouchers too, which makes a good gift for your mum or the lady in your life.

I'm a Chef. I was working 4 weeks straight. So I decided to get my a manicure "cuticles shaped and…read morecleaned" Guys can get this stuff done too you know lol. First I went into Frasers. They wanted £30. Not as if I wanted nail extensions lol. So I tried this place. I couldn't believe when they said £5 here. I thought I was getting a bargain until I seen the state of the job afterwards. A girl was going my nails on Sunday who looked about 13 on work experience from school. I'll let the picture show the job. I asked to get brows done too. Waxed and plucked. I had to ask her to take more off from above my left as they were both different sizes. My advise is. Pay the extra and go to a place with proper professionals. Look at the 2 pictures. Yes, as you will see. The cuticles are cut very messy.

Place is a shambles, the boy who works upstairs in the hairdressers is incapable of doing a decent…read morejob as he left my hair all different lengths and squint when all I asked for was a few inches off the ends! When confronted about this he failed to see he had done a bad job, boy clearly is not a qualified hairdresser. Wouldnt be surprised if he was only in his first year of college! Was also overcharged by £10, sign outside states 'cut and blow dry £15' yet after I had it cut and was ready to pay I was informed it would be £25. The so called manager has a terrible attitude, no customer service skills whatsoever and generally a rude woman. Overall a very bad experience, would not recommend this place to anyone

Champagne prices for shandy quality! My booking was at 11am…read morethe day prior to attending a wedding, the salon opened at 10am so I arrived 10 mins early- only to be told there was a staff meeting and I had to sit outside or go away and come back (no sign was up to say this). I modified my booking weeks ahead of my appointment- because the employee never amended my booking. I was told I wasn't getting what I actually wanted because of the time allocation I was given by Nora my nail technician...prior to my appointment one of my nails broke but there was no attempt to find a happy medium with the length of nail...there was an atmosphere of my nail technician not being able to speak freely in-front if certain coworkers (managers possibly). Finally with my lash lift the employee was lovely but very opinionated about her views and was very vocal on them with regards to my personal life- to clarify I am happy in my personal life and wasn't seeking advice. I felt so uncomfortable with my experience I couldn't get out of there quick enough- definitely not worth the £135 for wonky shaped nails and someone criticizing my personal life.

Lovely salon and staff very friendly but I paid £34 for a gel polish which started to chip within…read more48hrs. Sent salon a Facebook message as knew they were closed Sunday to Tuesday and on Thursday got a message to say Facebook messages not always checked. By the time someone got back to me all my nails had peeled and were off. Wont be going back sadly.

Visited the spa for the Thermal Experience as a Christmas treat for the mother. I got a nice wee…read moredeal from Itison, which gave us 3 glorious hours luxuriating in their sauna, steam room, jacuzzi & hydro pool. The only, very small, letdown was that the Crystal Steam Room was out of order. My mum also booked is for a massage afterwards, as recommended by the staff. From start to finish the experience was wonderful, the staff friendly and professional, and, with the exception of one very loud patron who's volume control was our of order, very relaxing. After our massage we were lead to the Drift Away room, complete with tea, loungers and beds! Honestly, if it weren't for the fact that our tummies were growling we could have stayed there all day! Also or would have been nice to have our complimentary Prosecco there, whilst lounging in our robes, rather than having to get ready and have it in the reception area afterwards.

This used to be my all time favourite spa. Ok so I'm not your usual spa type, I'm neither a hen…read moreparty nor a lady who lunches but after training, tough mudder or a rugby match; the water jets on tired muscles feel amazing. But the last few times I've been have been a little bit of a disappointment to be honest. Sometimes the underwater jets wouldn't work, then it would be the massage jets were off or on one occasion the steam-room wasn't working. There wasn't a single day I was there in a six week period that there wasn't at least one major piece of the Thermal experience which wasn't working. Then there is the small things. The keypad locks on the lockers have never worked right and once I even had to ring reception and ask them to send someone down as it had locked away my clothes and refused to open. Not a very relaxing experience as you stand dripping in your towel. And on my last visit the one and only hair-dryer in the men's dressing room was broken. Minor issues, but for a place which charges £65 for a single days access to the thermal experience you expect everything to be perfect. Our membership also included access to the gym which I wasn't impressed by. The free weights available are minimal with the heaviest dumbbell being only 10kg. There are a few cardio machines and a few weight machines such as a chest press, again with very low maximum weight (40kg). It is incredibly small, but as you're likely to be the only person in there it probably won't matter. The thermal experience used to be superb, and I really hope it sorts out the issues in the future. But for me it simply isn't worth the (reduced) membership fee anymore.