Wow! Check out the window display! I would have taken a photo regardless of requiring a pic for…read moreYelp! Endless lotions and potions are stacked tetris-style on shelf after shelf covering all the available window space and making your head spin with the seemingly infinite hair pampering options available! If you have afro hair and like to coax it into any style of your choosing then I can't imagine you could go away empty handed! They also sell hair dryers and styling tools, hair dye, wigs, weaves, clip in hair extensions and a huge range of hair accessories. On top of this they have a huge variety of body lotions and skin creams and a selection of makeup. It would be easy to feel pretty overwhelmed by the vast array of products on display, but the staff are helpful and friendly and will point you in the right direction. Sihala provides many products to be used by all women but specialises in a range of products for black people that would not be found in most high street cosmetics retailers, which often tend to overlook the specific needs of black customers. Go Sihala!

The Look is a cheap cosmetics shop in the market. It's pretty much what you'd expect from such a…read moreshop with piles of unbranded eyeliners, lipsticks, foundation, eyeshadow etc. As Aniela has pointed out, it's not the kind of place you'd buy from if you have sensitive skin as it can be difficult to find out the ingredients of the products and natural products can be much easier to trust. However, if you usually by cheap branded make up anyway, the makeup here may not be particularly worse in quality and the prices are definitely a bonus if you're counting the pennies. They also sell a huge amount of fragrances and aftershave by well-known brands so if you're into perfume, you may well find something at a good price to suit your nose's taste!

I don;t want to sound terrible, but I just can't really give The Look much more than this. I have…read morequite sensitive skin, so I am quite carefull about what I buy in terms of cosmetics. I would never buy anything here, as I have no idea where it comes from. There are baskets and baskets of different bits and pieces of jumbled up make up, that due to the lack of order, you have to pick up and look at. I felt that everytime I did this, I was getting the evil eye cast over me by the shop ladies. One upside is that they do stock incredibly bright nail varnishes at reasonable prices.

Another hair shop! For a shop in the market The Hair Shop has an impressive shiny new façade which…read moreI'm sure attracts many customers. It stocks a wide variety of wigs and hair extensions, many made from 100% human hair. Like the several other shops of this type in Leeds they also stock false eyelashes, nails, makeup, nail varnish, hair accessories, curlers, hair products and hair styling electrical goods such as hair dryers, curlers and straighteners. Despite the vast array of hair related products to cram into limited space, the products are neatly displayed and allow for easy browsing. They are also reasonably cheap in price. Ladies (or gents) who aspire to have long, thick, luscious locks will love this place and are sure to find something to add to their mane!

I do love this place. It's not somewhere is visit on a regular basis, being as I'm not often found…read morein a colourful wig/with hair extensions, but the moment I need something for a costume it's my first port of call. Those who came/saw the pictures from the Alice in Wonderland themes blindfold tasting Elite Event at Lazy Lounge may recall the fantastic blonde wig I wore - so convincing was this piece that a few were sure I'd actually dyed my hair! (There's a shot in my profile images if you're curious.) Staff are very friendly, the prices great, and there's a boat load of other products for hair and such too. Have a browse, maybe you'll find something to reinvent yourself!

Hair City is a large outlet which sell hair products and most importantly wigs and hair pieces. I…read morelove wigs, oh so much, and have been peering in the window whenever I walk past. They have a huge variety to choose from so if you are looking for a wig or any kind of hair accessories then they are a great start. Also try, CC Hair and Beauty on Roundhay Road (who are worldwide and have a website) and the various outlets in the market who are the cheapest but maybe not the best in quality.

When you walk into Rose and Co it's as if you've stepped back in time to an old fashioned, but very…read morebeautiful apothecary. Arranged in ordered chaos are the sweetest smelling bath fizzers, lip balms and soaps. You can make your own gift box of bath treats (they look like little cakes, so cute!) The shop is crammed full of gifts and trinkets to suit every personality and they even have a vintage clothing boutique downstairs where the outfits are made to original 40's & 50's patterns. The shop is a big promoter of Agent Provocateur, Lolita Lempicka and Dr Hauschuka, and there's plenty of choice of products. The shop plays soft vintage music and creates a cosy, happy atmosphere to shop in. The decor is divine and the staff also dress up in 40's attire with full make-up and curled hair. I was amazed whilst walking around and loved the whole feel of the shop. I can't wait to take my mum shopping there next week!

The Victoria Quarter is the perfect location for Rose & Co, whose interior reminds me of a Betty's…read moreTea Rooms, very quaint with chandeliers, cake stands, antique furniture and vintage wallpaper. The first products you're likely to see are the 'bath fancies' that closely resemble tiny beautifully-made cupcakes - what a treat! The room is lined with glass cabinets and polished wood drawers, some tantalisingly opened to reveal neatly displayed goodies such as jewellery and cosmetics, including Burt's Bees and Dr. Hauschka. They also sell beautiful vintage-style sewing kits, a lovely gift and a rather kitsch way to inspire one to make-do-and-mend in a stylish and fun way! They sell books as well, all with a vintage theme and many with a photography or illustration focus, such as 50s pinups or burlesque. Downstairs is the boudoir selling lingerie and carefully selected vintage-style dresses, including some pretty cute 'ethically-made' dresses from Tara Starlet made in the UK and designed by none other than Tara form BBC's eye-opening documentary series 'Blood Sweat and T-shirts'. Yay!...And not extremely expensive at £65 for a dress. The lingerie section includes some rather pretty vintage-style underwear from Elle MacPherson. The products in this shop are not cheap but it is definitely worth a visit even just to browse and inhale the delicious smells. Or perfect for a special gift.

The Body Shop inside the White Rose is not much different to the one in The Light or on Briggate…read more The same products fill the shelves up and ooze fruity, sweet smells as you walk by. (Although it's nowhere as near as nice smelling as Lush). Anyway, I don't shop here too often but as I mentioned in my last review, I got some pretty nice make-up from here before and may replace it in the summer time for a shimmery bronzer. Any time i've been in here the staff have been friendly and polite so I have nothing to fault really.

My first experience of Bodycare was in Wakefield, field of the dead, and so it didn't put a…read morepositive swing on the place really. Bracing myself I popped into the Leeds branch hoping for a more pleasant experience and that, thankfully, came true. Avoiding the peak hours - which are pretty tough - I popped in to grab a bargain on my hair products and shower gels, which I did, but in fact ended up spending more than I planned on account of all their notorious deals. Crafty Bodycare. Naughty Bodycare. It was all part of their devious plan. I'm not certain that they are cheaper than Wilkos, but then, I haven't been so bothered that I have found out. They certainly have a huge range of choice, from the more typically expensive to the very cheap, and so you'll be certain to find what you need. Essentially they are cool if you are nearby and need shampoo - but watch yourself, there are deals there that are set to trap you!

If, like me, you resent paying anything more than a quid for shampoo yet don't want hair like Stig…read moreof the Dump every morning, Bodycare is a great place to come to pick up name brand toiletries at bargain-basement prices. There's buy one free on lots of stuff, and as well as recognisable mid-range brands they stock a lot of posher stuff too, including Aussie hair products and Lush-style bath bombs. A good place to come for presents, they have lots of boxed sets at Christmas and brand name perfumes at about £10 cheaper than they are in Boots. Just be prepared to queue - this place gets manic at the weekends.

How I've managed to not review Candy Candy is a mystery, as I've been in several times. In any…read morecase, here I am, and I'm going to tell you why I love this fabulous shop. Hidden away in the Corn Exchange, on the ground floor, this gorgeous den of vintage themed gifts is not only like a sugary treat for the eyes, but smells like one too. As well as stocking their in-house brand of delightful beauty products, ranging from cupcake shaped bath bombs to all kinds of delicious soaps and creams, but they also stock a range of the much coveted Rose & Co products. This is fabulous, as I've been missing those guys ever since the shop shut down in the Victoria Quarter! In addition to this, you'll find a lovely range of gorgeous jewellery, all in keeping with the candy vintage theme, and some truly lovely dresses. A few have been calling to me since the shop arrived, so I'm sure I'll have to treat myself at some point, but one must go in and delve further to appreciate all the little things this shop has in store. Added into this quality place for kitsch delights, is that the owner is one of the loveliest going, and passionate to boot. She organised the Candy Candy Halloween party in the Corn Exchange, which I'm sad to say I missed, but also gave me some excellent ideas for Christmas gifts when we got chatting in December. She's extremely friendly, going the extra mile, and that's something every shop needs. Check it out, vintage fans and beyond, it's a real treat!

This is a really useful Boots location, located inside Leeds Station, although obviously smaller…read morethan their Leeds Trinity branch, the store is very useful in its' location, and the opening hours are also excellent, as a midnight pharmacy, it is open until 12 am, meaning you are able to pick up prescribed medications well into the night. The store appeared to be fairly presentable, it appears to have had a slight refurb to fit into the refurbished part of Leeds Station very well. Prices were a little high on the to-go food and drink, selection and pricing is better at other outlets inside the station including WHSmith and Sainsbury's. The staff seemed friendly enough. 4* - The store is good, mainly for convenience and the midnight pharmacy.

These guys are great. Always happy to help and really understand there surrounding where they have…read moreto be quick due to many customers working on a timetable for a train. Been here many times. Everything I went for they have in even tho it looks like a small store. They do a late night service here so great if you are in the area and in need of some pain killers!! :-)