I knew I had found a good salon when the therapist didn't bat an eyelid at my three year old son as…read morehe noisily crunched smelly cheese and onion crisps while mummy got her eyebrows waxed. Or when he had to go to the bathroom. Twice. As well as being staffed by lovely therapists, this salon is beautifully fitted out and feels quite luxurious and I love that they open late four nights a week. Unusually for Belfast, Beauty Culture also opens on Sundays which is great for busy professionals and yummy mummies alike. An eye bow wax is priced at £8.50 which is heading towards expensive but the standard of the salon reflects that. I've also had a back, neck and shoulder massage which was 20 minutes of blissful pampering and took the tension out of even my bunched up shoulders. The massage table is a beautifully comfortable leather one and warm towels were used to keep the unexposed bits of me warm. I really didn't want to leave and was so chilled out that I didn't even shout at the children, husband or dog for the rest of the day. What a result! Now I'm saving for the eyelash extensions at a slightly more eye watering £80. I think they're a must have for summer!

A wonderful Dermalogica salon in East Belfast. They have quite a few therapists and I wouldn't…read morehesitate to recommend any of them. The treatments aren't cheap, but I suppose it's about average for a salon of this standard. However, they run a loyalty scheme, and it's easy to rack up money off future treatments. Open late nights and Sundays, which is very convenient.

First time at this salon yesterday and it most definitely won't be the last…read more I was looked after by one of the co-owners, a really lovely girl called Tracy. I had gel overlays done on both my finger and toe nails and it was a very pleasant experience. So pleasant in fact that I was late for the school run as Tracy and I chatted so much. Sorry kids. Tracy did an excellent job of tidying up my messy cuticles on both hands and trotters and then did my gels in a lovely dark dark purple. Sometimes the gel can be a little smudgy around the edges of the nail, but not when Tracy does it. After the relaxing nails bit came the pain factor - an eyebrow wax. I must say Tracy kept the pain to a minimum and applied a very soothing cream afterwards. Then the bit which I expected to be the most painful - paying the bill. The prices at BT4 are very reasonable to start with - a full £10 cheaper for finger nails than my usual salon. And get this - Tracy gave me a 15% discount as a first time customer!! So the bit I expected to be most painful was actually the best bit! I will most definitely go back to BT4 and would totally recommend it. It's not the most luxurious salon you will find in Belfast but with customer service and prices like I got yesterday, it is fab. One last note - when you have gone in the door off the street, you will have to go through a metal gate, which is unusual to say the least. I was a little taken aback and I'm not sure why it's there, but please don't let it put you off!!

i went here just one monday when passing on my day off hadnt been from it was called elaines and…read moreseen that it was under new management so thought i would give it a go. the girl that waxed my eye brows was reali lovey and obtained a great shape i couldnt belive it the atmosphere was nice and relaxing and my eyebrows didnt even go as red as normal. so when i was waiting i was having a we nosey at the price list and seen that the overlays colour using bio sculpture started from £20 couldnt believe it as i normaly go to nails inc and pay anything from £45 so after i got such a great eye brow waxed i booked in for the following week for my soak off and french overlay which was £30 still £20 cheeper than nails inc it was great. I got a different girl for the nails called tricia and she was just as nice as the girl i had the week before the nails were great perfect shape and they even lasted just as long as nails inc 4 weeks so needless to say i have returned for my nails and saved my self a forture. there is always special offers on and the girls have converted my from decleore to dermalogica products. the girls are so friendly and do go the extra mile. i was slightly confussed when first arriving about the cast iron gate the greeted me but i asked the girls why it was there and they happily explained :D it is there for a gud reason as all things always are. would deffinetly recomment and will be trying other treatments in the future so will keep everyone posted on how they go.

Quirky salon based near Connswater Shopping Centre in East Belfast…read more Lots of on street parking available outside and extra within the shopping centre. Salon do monthly offers on their website/ facebook pages so I popped in recently for a gel polish and eye trio (Brow wax, tint and lash tint) for £25 which is a total bargain. Good quality products used and the salon is decorated in a pop art/ Hollywood vibe. You can book online too which I love and the staff are very helpful in recommending treatments that would suit if you have any concerns. Open late to 8pm on Wed, Thurs & Fri evenings too.

Got a last min appointment here for a quick file and polish. Very limited colours, and whilst I…read moreappreciate that the majority of people opt for gel nails I would still expect more than a handful to pick from. After filing (in the most awful, uneven shape) the therapist Amy moved straight to painting...therfore painting the nail filings ONTO my nail...giving a LESS than desireable finish. She quality of her polishing was worse than the filing - much like how your nails look when you paint with the left hand. To be fair to 17 yr old Amy she will probably be amazing when she is working full time and has left tech. But for now a bit more practice on some false nails wouldnt go amiss. Im now home with a handful of smudged, warped, uneven messes of nails. Prob wont be back.

Gemini was recommended to me by a very well groomed friend and her recommendation was spot on…read more There are three therapists at Gemini and you don't have to worry about which of them your appointment is with as they are all experts at what they're doing and just really nice girls. It's the kind of friendly salon where you usually end up joining in the conversations of the therapist and customer sitting next to you which is great and so not intimidating; the whole experience is friendly and relaxed which someone makes the waxing hurt less! I always get my nails done here and one of the things I love is that the girls are such experts that you can have your overlays done in about 45 minutes which is great as I tend to spend most of my days chauffeuring small children around Belfast to school, rugby, swimming, tennis, etc etc etc. Any 'me' time has to be strictly limited even for yummy mummies! One hour is usually plenty for my nails and an eyebrow wax and I always leave feeling like a new woman. Having my nails done just makes me feel more groomed and taming the monobrow is always going to help! Prices and competitive and the service just lovely and it's pretty easy to get parked just outside. Gemini is a great salon; spotlessly clean and super friendly. Oh and they do a great spay tan, with the whole top floor devoted to the wonder product that is St Tropez. I've never had a streak yet!

After searching for many years i have finally found somewhere i really love to go! All three of the…read moregirls are brilliant and couldn't do enough for you, always smiling and waiting with a cup of tea and great conversation, i dont mind who i go to because they are all such pros! have had waxing, gel nails facials and massage hear and highly reccomend the hot stone massage and gel nails! my mum and sister are now regulars aswell so for me that sais it all! thankyou the girls of gemini you make me feel a million dollars every time!

Was here today for a full body massage courtesy of a Living Social voucher from a friend…read more The outside of the building doesn't really stand out or attract you in. Once inside it is very clean and presentable. I was welcomed straight away and then whisked off for my massage. They girl was friendly and helping. Telling me muscles that where tight and how to help them. The massage was deep and very thorough. They have a vast range of services. Including lazer tattoo removal.

I had a voucher for a one hour swedish full body massage here. Deirdre was really good and used…read morejust the right amount of pressure. She worked on a few of my tight, painful muscles and gave advice on how to exercise to help them. The bed was heated which was very welcome on a cold windy day! Lights dim and soothing music. Really happy with my treatment and didn't want to leave. I will definitely return here for more treatments.

Situated in the increasingly cosmopolitan area of East Belfast, Jason Shankey's is a male…read morehairdresser with a difference. without the need for an appointment one can stroll into this male hairdressing and grooming establishment and upon arrival one is offered tea or coffee OR BEER!! (maybe Stephen was joking?) They offer a variety of grooming packages including manicures for anyone with spud nails. The young and vibrant team are very attentive to individual requirements and are always happy to give their personal and professional advice. Even as little as a simple haircut in this popular establishment leaves one feeling one has been pampered. Why not call in, get pampered and maybe you will meet Arthur the resident cat!

Jason Shankey and his wife Brenda are hot on the Belfast scene! They frequent alll the best and…read moremost stylish events and have been voted Ulster Tatlers Most Stylish Couple! If you're a fashion concious guy and you want a new look to attract the ladies then this is the place to go! Their hot towel shaves and head massages are also raved about! For all you hairy men out there ( yes you know who you are!) they also offer a range of grooming treatments, so come on now theres no excuse!!!!

Blush beauticians of grand parade…read more Nice place. Quite small. Staff very friendly and helpful. Very punctual. Appointments always on time. Amongst other things they do massage,eye brows and make up. Easy to get appointment. Sometimes only one member of staff on. So door may be locked. If you knock you should get in.

I took my mum out on a Friday, my bustiest day of the week as I am a hairdresser, but I reschedule…read moreappointments prior to this time, as this was a birthday present for my mum who only of May this year was put into an induced coma and on life support machines. This would have been her and my first facials. When we arrived we where greeted by a stony faced looking character behind a counter top, who lacks in commutation and costumer skills as we were horrified to discover that the service we paid for was modified by the vendor who changed our facials to express facials. We had travelled more than 30 miles and with no knowledge of Belfast city let alone the out-skirts of Belfast when we had arrived there was no parking or disable parking to access this service we had to park in the shopping centre (off a main road) disabled parking bay, and as far as we were concerned, we were not about to accept a service that was inferior to what was stated on the advert. I may well seek professional advice about matters that contravene the 'Consumer Rights Act 2015'. Please see https://www.nidirect.gov.uk/articles/buying-goods-and-services-1-october-2015 for more advice.

Origin is a little gem of a salon tucked away in the Kings Square. Inside it's really lovely and…read morethe owner Anne is the most friendly therapists you've ever met. They always have some kind of package offer running, like finger and toenail polish and spray tan for £40. Both of the therapists are super spray tanners and I always get a streak free tan which lasts for almost a week. Last summer I got gel overlays on my toenails which survived a trip to Euro Disney where my four year old spend most of the time trampling on my toes. My therapist had just come back from Euro Disney so I got the bonus of a full run down on what to do and what not to do, and she was right about everything! I have most often had my eyebrows waxed here and Anne finishes by shaping them with tweezers which means the shape last much better and makes the £6 charge an absolute bargain. At the back of the salon is a water filled massage bed which ripples to give you a massage. Sounds blissful and is the next thing on my list to do at Origins. PS there is a huge car park right outside so no trouble getting parked.