Revolting fact about me #102 is that I have very dry lips - come rain or come shine. I've tried…read moresmothering them with Vaseline, Nivea and the like but nothing works. Annoyingly my face seems to have expensive tastes and the only thing that solves my woes is Kiehl's Lip balm at the staggering price of £12. And one of the few place in Bath that stocks it is Space.NK. Space NK is like a department store dedicated solely to lotions, potions and cosmetics and I LOVE it. Granted, 95% of it is completely out of my budget, but it's a great place to window shop. The shop is laid out well with bright white counters and shelves of beautifully decorated packaging. This store in Bath has exceptionally smiley, friendly shop assistant who will listen attentively to find you the best suited products.

Fantastic curation of beauty products including cosmetics, skincare, and fragrances from brands…read morelike Chantecaille, Hourglass, Emma Hardie, Sarah Chapman, By Terry, and more. Staff is attentive but will let you browse at your leisure, which I prefer. Being from the States, I was delighted to find brands not available there along with niche brands. Extra stars as the staff gave me plenty of samples.

For all your black hair needs this store will have everything you need. The sell all kind of hair…read moreproducts ranging from clips to wigs. You will find items here to fit all budgets. The staff are okay, they usually have plenty staff on the floor to help. I've been to this store before so I would definitely shop there again while at Brixton Market.

My hair has seen better days. I'm not sure exactly why but it has. Lately, my hair seems very…read morebrittle. It usually is quite soft. The reason I came into Chudy's which specialises in Black hair products is because I have used a protein rinses before on my hair when it has become stressed out in the winter and dry. I find that some of the deep conditioning products intended for Black hair really do the trick. I guess if you use a relaxer you need the best conditioner around. The man at Chudy's was extremely helpful and asked my loads of questions before showing me loads of conditioners and explaining the best bits about each. The prices here are mid range and the Nexus products they sell are quite expensive (up to 15 for a large bottle). Some of the Black hair products are less expensive and a good conditioner will run you no more than 7 pounds. This shop also sells quite a large selection of wigs and fake hair pieces. If my conditioner doesn't do the job..who knows?

From the owner: We are a small business specializing in hair and beauty products such as wigs, hair extentions,…read moreaccessories and hair care products.

Beauty Queen Cosmetics is an expansive store for people of Afro-Caribbean descent on Stapleton…read moreRoad. It is nevertheless patronised by people of all nationalities and ethnicity, and stocks a phenomenal range of products. Shelf after shelf of beauty products and toiletries stretch from the floor to the ceiling, with everything crammed in so tightly that there's barely room for the aisles. What I like about this store is that if I can't buy something elsewhere, then I can pretty much guarantee that these guys will have it. I also love the fact that I don't recognise over 50% of the products. There are brands here that I've never heard of, and all sorts of stuff that I never even knew existed. Beauty Queen Cosmetics offers the shopper with an anthropological experience as well as the opportunity to indulge in a vanity induced bout of consumerism.

Beauty Queen Cosmetics stocks an amazing variety of hair care commodities and specialises in…read moreAfro-Caribbean hair products. Along with the shampoos and conditioners, you can find a massive selection of styling and moisturising products all at very reasonable prices. They also have a wig boutique and an enormous range of hair extensions. Scarves, scrunchies, dyes, combs and brushes complete the range of just about every conceivable hair product you can imagine. Service is very helpful and friendly.

This place is basically a discount beauty store, stocking loads of makeup, hair extensions,…read moreperfumes, tights and various other random bits and pieces. I came in here last October to grab some face paints for my mime Halloween costume. They sell the proper stage makeup branded stuff you find in specialist shops, but for only half the price - it's really great. They also do a lot of stuff by brands I've never heard of - my girlfriend always buys her liquid eyeliner from here - she says it works better than any other brand she's ever tried and it only costs £1.50! It's also a great place for cheap (but not necessarily bad quality) gifts for female friends and relatives - and they also do a range of greetings cards and gift wrap, so you won't even need to go anywhere else. Sorted.

Are you in need of some false eye lashes, baby wipes and discount perfume? Then this is the place…read morefor you! They may not have the classiest range of products, but they do stock both the essentials and the more fun beauty products we all need. A great way of saving money, check them out.

Every hair care/style/accessory product under the sun and then some! (no really, they have makeup…read moretoo) High shelves filled to the brim. I had to ask a sales assistant to climb a ladder to get the shampoo I was looking for. Which I couldn't initially find on my own, but they were very helpful.

Shelf upon shelf of every kind of hair product you could imagine yourself ever needing. They have a…read moregreat selection for naturals, and all the wigs, weave, and braiding hair you could ever want! Top notch selection of every day brands and even some professional products, reasonably priced. I have to say, though, I'd love this place far more if the staff weren't so pushy and borderline rude. Maybe it depends on who you are, but I find that as soon as you walk in, staff are watching you like a hawk, and not in the "hi there, I'd totally love to help!" kind of way. I've seen workers be really snarky to some customers, and the atmosphere has me wanting to buy and get out as quickly as I can. So, staff get a 1 and the store itself, 4/5. Together, Shaba, you've been rolled down to a 3 star place to go when I need to get my hair on point.

Wide selection of hair and beauty products. Hair extensions, wigs, relaxer kits for salon and home,…read morehair dyes, nail varnish...the list is endless. There is a ladies hair salon to the back of the shop and a small nail bar to the front as you enter. Unfortunately, the shop staff can come across as a little hostile and you may get the feeling of being watched or followed, which I think may be due to having a history of shop theft. Nevertheless, they are helpful when approached and owner's a friendly guy :)

This store is full of variety and quality of cosmetics . prices are affordable and discounted price.read more

Dolly Parton was once asked, 'How long does it take to do your hair?' In response, the sassy lady…read morereplied, 'Gosh, I don't know! I'm not there when they do it.' As my roll model advised, fed up with my own barnet I had a look around the African beauty shops in Brixton for an alternative. If you are looking to buy a wig, value for money and quality wise, you can't really get better than this area. A huge selection of shops with a variety of styles. After much trying on and playing with all of the wigs in the shop I walked out with a £30 real hair shaggy cut. Fabulous! It's great for when you just fancy a change or if you're having a bad hair day. I'd suggest coming in this shop with a friend. You can get a little carried away and end up walking out with a Tina Turner number if you take the fella behind the counters' advice.

This is my favourite store for buying products, cosmetics, lotions and potions and they do great…read moregifts. The store is full of designer brands and the prices are steep - but it's nice for a treat, or treatment! I love the brand Space NK and I adore that they sell Laura Mercier make-up

They say expensive products are always better off and that is the case with Space NK Apothecary…read more The products are excellent for the skin and quite pampering as well. It is quite expensive but worth it too. The Space NK products are the best. Try the kiss mix lip balm. The other products are aromatic as well.