Fake heads scare me, especially when they all have Tyra Banks back catalog of hair styles…read more This shop was one of the nicer hair and beauty places i've been too. Well spaced out and stock was clear and organized. My girlfriends after a wig so ive seen a few of these places and im starting to wonder how they could do things differently. It hit me in this one: Customer Service. Out of all the shops we've been in this might be the first one with a shop keeper to ask what we were looking for an engage in a conversation. Made all the difference. Still no wig though.

Beauty Supreme is a shop in Erdington, selling mainly hair products and cosmetics. They have some…read moregood deals on eyelashes and also sell Crazy Color hair dyes for just £2.49. I went in to have a look at the wigs. The lady in store was quite friendly and helpful but they didn't have what I was after. There are all kinds of hair products and many colours and styles of wig. They also sell oil burners, which you an smell as you enter the store.

I bought a product, paid for it to be delivered within 24 hours and they sent it to another address…read moreand when I called the store they didn't admit the shipping error. Don't buy from this store!

I am a beauty queen and I've probably visited many hair shops in Birmingham just to purchase beauty…read moreproducts or hair products to gain the next hottest look. I don't usually purchase many cosmetics i.e. make-up items like foundation but I do love things like lipstick and nail varnish- and Beauty Queen Cosmetics offers a range of beauty products and hair products. I normally go to Beauty Queen on Soho Road for lipstick and nail polish, especially as they sell brands like Sleek which has only just started appearing in a couple of the mainstream cosmetic shops. For black women, it's sometimes really difficult to get beauty products for your skin or lipsticks that stand out on your complexion. This store is always pretty busy; it's the only one on Soho Road. One slight criticism I would say is that sometimes the staff can be a little too in your face, trying to get you to buy products. I wish sometimes they'd just give you some time to have a look in peace and then you'd have a better idea of what you want. When I went in the store last week, I ended up walking out and didn't buy anything because I felt too pressured.

If you're looking for hair pieces, these guys have the largest range of colours I have come across…read moreso you're likely to find a match to your shade. It's virtually impossible to buy hair removal wax tubs from the High Street stores but I found it here for just £5! And they have a choice between lavender, aloe vera and pink wax. I also found that St Ives face scrub (which is the guru of my skincare regime!) is a lot cheaper here than elsewhere. They have a random selection of cheap cosmetics that tend to be in retro shades - Pat Butcher from Eastenders comes to mind! Although some of their eye-shadows and nail varnishes are interesting because bright colours are trending. Oddly enough, towards the back of the shop there is a post office so you can get your postal needs as well as grooming products under one roof!

If you are looking for bargain hair products and are living in Birmingham, you might want to take a…read morepunt on Cosmetics R Us. The number of hair extensions, wigs and gels here is extraordinary. This is more of a ladies shop however there are some hair products in here specifically for men. There are also deodorants you can purchase and the prices of products I have to say are definitely affordable. If you are looking for variety in hair extensions and wigs, this is the place to visit in my view. Although this is a big shop, the passageways here are very narrow and there were times where I struggled to get past fellow customers. Considering this is a shop that specialises in cosmetics and is targeted at predominately females, I was surprised to see the majority of staff working here are male. But despite this they do know their stuff. Customer service is second to none and they will help you out.

Sally's is a great little shop in Northfield's Grosvenor located at the back near Wilkinsons. I…read morelike to go in here and take a gander at what products I could use to improve the health of my hair or just to even look at their hair extensions. They supply a wide variety of products for both hair and beauty including all ranges of hair dyes, hairdressing equipment, and nail technician equipment. I highly recommend that if you're living local or if this is an accessible store to reach for you and you have interests in either hair and beauty, perhaps both, you should take a gander at what Sally's could offer you.

Sabina's is a massive new hair product and wig shop down the High Street by Dale End. I love a good…read morewig, me, and they have a huge selection but sadly no ginger ones for my Joan Holloway outfit. Well, they had one but it was corkscrew curls and was pertty scary! The shop is massive and shiny and everything looks new and wonderful. As well as wigs, both synthetic and human hair, they have extensions a plenty and many other products like hair dyes, pomades, scarves, shampoos and whole shelf of treatment oils which are as little as a couple of quid for a pretty big bottle. I couldn't possibly list all the products they sell as this shop is rammed. The staff are polite and happy to help and I definitely recommend popping in for a look.

They dont plug their CCTV in, i know this because when i lost my friend lost her receipt for an…read moreitem she wanted to take back, they claimed they had never seen her before. When we asked them to check the cctv to see us buying the item (which was still sealed) they said they dont plug it in! You didn't hear that here though. That said this is one of the better laid out shops i've seen i this category. Shame i had a bad experience but dont like this out you off, try it your self and see what happens!

What I love about SAS & Co is that they do a really good job without making you feel like you've…read moregot to re-mortgage your house to be able to pay for it. In short, great value. And always a great job. In particular - this place is great for highlights. Highlights, if you ask me, can often be a risky business, but here, they've never put a foot wrong. Also, they do great wedding packages: a number of my friends have had their and their bridesmaids' hair done in this salon on the morning of the big day, and they all scrubbed up pretty well! It has a lovely interior as well, so while you're getting your hair done your eyes can also be soothed. Good work, SAS & Co.

I go to this place to see Jay who offers the usual beauty services or in my case, the dreaded…read morewaxing! I've been going here since I moved to Birmingham in 2009 and lived across the street. Even though in 2010 I moved further into the city, the fact that Jay is now 20 minutes walk for me and yet I still go to see her says everything you need to know. I occasionally have other treatments but as far as the regular wax goes, the time goes so quickly and pleasantly as Jay keeps me talking throughout. She remembers everything I talked about during my last treatment and asks how I'm getting on with all my projects. We also swap movie chat and she listens patiently as I tell her about by travels and my writing. Jay has never been late for me despite always being busy. They offer late appointments and only take cash but there is a cash point right outside.

Situated in Edgbaston near the top of Broad St, this salon is very convenient for anyone living or…read moreworking near by. The interior is a lot more inviting than the exterior would lead you to believe. It;s decorated with patterned wallpaper which gives it a modern feel. They have a good clientele base with many regular faces popping in throughout the week. There have both stand up and lay down sunbeds available which you can either pre book or just walk in if you're passing by. Before you go in the sunbed, don't forget to ask the girl behind the desk for some goggles. They also sell a range of tanning creams which will prolong your tan so definitely worth asking about these if you pop in.

I've been to this salon for threading in the past and had no problems so I thought I'd give their…read moregel manicures a try- big mistake! There was a really weird atmosphere in the salon and the manicurist was borderline rude. I left with misshapen nails painted in a bumpy, uneven colour. Needless to say I won't be back.