The regeneration of Hulme in the late'80's and early '90's brought many invaluable businesses to…read morethis area and facing Hulme market, Afro World is one of them. I am a curly girl with tresses which vary from sleek and shiny on a good day, to a frizzy halo- depending on the weather. Although certain high street chains and chemists have woken up to the fact that yes, we are a multicultural Britain with a diverse population who have individual needs, their range of products for people of colour can be very limited. This is not a political rant, it is a cold, hard, consumer fact. Afro World is a saving grace and "limited" is not a word that applies here. Having entered its hallowed doors, you have never seen so many hair and skin products in your life! There are rows and rows stocking brands such as Soft n Free, Dark n Lovely, Ultra Sheen and Pink, to name but a few- seriously the shop sells hundreds of them. The name of this store is a tad misleading as this mecca also sells makes for European and Asian hair types. You can buy a good quality real hair wig for only £29, extensions, and curly or straight pony tails line the shelves and offer you the ability to alter your appearance every day of the week. Handy for Geminis or international spies. The owners really know their stock inside and out. This is an incredible talent, considering how many lines are sold there, and they are always on hand to give you help and advice. Not many men ( with the obvious exception of hairdressers) are able to discuss with you whether you suit a wavy weave or a head full of corn rows in a truly macho fashion. Afro World also sells a good range of make-up for Asian and Afro-Caribbean skin and various hair accessories . It is open Mon-Sat 9am-6pm and on Sunday from 11am-5pm. Be aware that the shop is closed for prayer on Fridays from 1.30-2.30pm. So if you fancy a wicked weave, exceptional extensions or just need to stock up on your Kirby grips then this shop has it all.

I don't have much to add here as I actually popped in to get something for my wife - no she isn't…read moregoing to be sporting an afro or dreads soon, but she did want some pink hair dye picking up! They sell fake hair, wigs, have a beauty and hair section and all sorts of beauty products - you can tell from this description that I'm not massively up on this theme... This is the newer store after the previous one was destroyed by fire and it does look very modern and well laid out. The staff were very helpful guiding me straight to what I needed - a very easy visit, in and out!

Today us girls feel the pressure to look beautiful. Yes we all want to look like Cheryl Cole bla…read morebla bla. But us girls do like to dress up and wear makeup and eyelashes to make our selves feel sexy. Therefore little shops like this pop up to save us money on the more expensive makeup out there. And what a shop this is. In fact, I cannot call it a shop as it is more like a stall but it is rammed full of little goodies to get your mitts on! From nail varnishes to foundations and lots more. Plus what is even more exciting is that you won't break the bank with this little place. I think I bought a nail varnish for like £1.99 so I have been back since for more colours so I can match every outfit. It sells top brand stuff too like Maybelline and Revlon etc so do not think you will get a massive allergic reaction as most of the stuff is hypoallergenic. So hit the town for this shop ladies, you will find me raiding the mascaras next!

Divine Beauty is a hair product supermarket with rows and rows of every hair mousse, gel, cream and…read moreshampoo you can think of. Selling predominantly Afro- Caribbean products, this shop also stocks a good range of high quality hair pieces, wigs and extensions. Displayed on lines of decapitated dolls heads, Divine Beauty has an air of looking slightly disjointed and morose. In the rear of the shop, a hairdresser Aimee is on hand to do weaves and extensions, but again, this looks an unfinished and unprofessional space. There are much better hair shops in the area and the staff are ill informed on their stock, so much so that I went along to purchase a pony tail for my brunette bonce on a bad hair day and the gentleman assistant tried to sell me a ginger piece! I would not make an appointment here for a hair do but I would come in to bag some bobbles.

Booots, my love. On Regent Road, we proudly present the biggest boots I've seen in Manchester. I'm…read morenot saying it is the biggest one, but it is for me, cuz I haven't seen any other so massive and full of stuff. When you get in there you feel like in Saisburys, only that all you can see is cosmetics and electronics, and all the stuff you need to make you happy. As a woman I suppose. I had to buy something for a friend's baby, that why I went in there in the first place. But after I've seen what it offers, oh dear, here I am, every week, shopping for feminine stuff, like body creams and weird smelly stuff to make your skin better and you know, they have all sort of stuff, that probably you don't need, but they look so colorful and cool, that you can't stop yourself. You need to buy lots of stuff. But yeah, if you want to walk around a good hour, to pick lots of cosmetics, come to our local boots.

I originally left this review for The Body Shop but I have now realised that it is Bodycare, as I…read moream not a big fan of all body stuff this is an easy mistake to make but I can assure you all my other reviews are listed for the right place. It didn't help Bodycare and The Body Shop look very similar either. Bodycare is a large shop in The Manchester Arndale centre with great selection, they have a good variety of pain killers, shampoo, soap and lots of other things. The staff seemed polite and for a first time visitor of Bodycare I left happy as they did have a wide range of products for great value. If you are looking for Body products in the Manchester Arndale, I would recommended this large, cheap shop which is located next to WHSmith and near to Thorntons and EE. I have visited this shop a few times now and I have also found a good range of soap products here. UPDATE: After some consideration, including that the queuing system can often leave customers waiting slightly longer, and the design of the store, appearing to get as many products as they can, rather than spacing them out and making it into a modern, cool store, really lowers my opinion of this store, hence I feel a 3 star rating is more deserved.

I would like to know if you still sell White, musk, oil,…read moreperfume !! Its been quite a while since ive been able to get to your shop, through health problems !! anyways I can't wear perfumes as I have breathing difficulties, !! but can definitely wear the white musk oil, it smells wonderful and lasts forever, !! Could you please contact me on this number to let me know if you can post sum to me, (07906060020) Thank you Your long time customer. Donna Daly,

Shopping here is great! With plenty of main high street shops you're sure to find what you came…read morefor! The centre is always kept nice and clean and there are benches to leave your hubby at while you shop til you drop There's no river island or primark which is a little disappointing but hey! You can't fit every shop in here can you?! Parking is only £1 for upto 24 hours which is fab!! So no need to worry about ridiculous parking prices Definitely would recommend this place to family or friends, I often meet up with them here to have a coffee and catch up!

A great selection of shops all in one precinct. The large Peacocks store located next door to Boots…read moreis a favourite. Much larger than the Oldham one. Good selection of bargin shops including the pound shop and home bargins. Lots of seating to rest you tired feet and shopping bags in the centre. Everything from cafes to clothes to travel agents.

A well stocked store with friendly helpful staff, I'm orn these days between here and superdrug as…read morethe prices go up and down depending on the special offers at the time, so I tend to cheack both now. always a great place for getting travel size products, perfumes and aftershaves and gift sets. Good for baby products and mens deodrants and shaving products.

well laid out shop and really competitive prices from other large named store for perfumes…read moreespecially.

The staff were very on the ball with assistance and Louise in particular was very lovely, helping…read morewith any queries I had.

Lovely staff! Sheyda at the No7 counter was so helpful and kind, an asset to the storeread more