Lovely friendly welcome, super efficient and confident service, painless and relaxing experience…read moreoverall and the salon surroundings are so peaceful, calm, and relaxed, you'd never think youre in the west end of Edinburgh. Excellent experience, I had a hair removal treatment done which you would think wouldn't be the most relaxing but it was brilliant, painless and overall pretty relaxed! Highly recommend

What a lovely experience I had visiting the Secret Garden. The personell was very friendly and the…read moresurroundings very soothing / relaxing. I was able to book a massage appointment online, half an hour neck, shoulder and back massage. I paid when checking out and after the massage was finished. The online booking system is so simple and you can book any of the treatments they offer. Besides massage, they also do nails, waxing and toes etc. I had Zoe as my masseuse. She really tried to loosen up my neck. The treatment room was very relaxing. Lots of plants everywhere, even in the waiting room, on the walls and ceilings. I listened to soothing music whilst being treated. They also offer 6 treatments for the price of 5. Will I be back? Yes definitely!

Ok, the interiors a bit shabby/like a brothel but it's the final outcome which earns it it's 5…read morestars. Oh my gosh, I don't know why I'm saying this on the internet. I actually needed to pysch myself up before this review and think about my terminology. I went for a full bikini wax, I think it's called a Hollywood, which is everything off - ZWAP! Now, the job the good looking girl did was very thorough. Obviously they don't feel awkward at all, unlike me when there's some hot blonde peering at you with your knickers in the most unflattering way ever (you know how I mean girls - flossing). Now, I've had this done before and it's not been done 100% because there's some angles that can't be got to by just lying on your back and reasonably priced Salon LA seemed to be the only place that have actually gathered this. True professionals, I'm just still really immature when it comes to body parts.

Oh my goodness, I received shockingly bad customer service here. What an attitude problem! I didn't…read moreeven end up staying to get my treatments because they were so incredibly rude to me. I also saw how they spoke to another customer on the phone in the same manner. Very unprofessional, and disappointing too as I'd been looking forward to it!

I've been going to various wax places in America for a wee while, and I must say this is the best…read morehands down wax I've had. The owner uses hard wax and its soooo much less painlful than the strip wax I've had in the US for my lady bits. I highly recommend going to Sinwaxing! There is also a TV to keep the edge off while your getting waxed. So lucky I was able to visit this spot while I was visiting Edinburgh! I'll be back when I return to Scotland!

Great craic,quite literally! Easy, professional and unpretentious! Will be back for more. First…read moretime was excellent!

My skin is extremely sensitive to pain and this was one of the best waxing procedures I had. From…read morethe moment you enter, the experience is tailored to you with great care from staff. It's clean, quiet, has a luxurious feel to the place for the regular market price you would pay anywhere. Best value for money. And amazing service!

My first time at the new salon in Edinburgh, therapist was great and made me feel very comfortable…read more First back wax I have had since my youth days and what can I say.. it was a nice surprise, no pain what so ever. Keep doing your thing, 5 stars from me.

I've been going here for the last year now and can't recommend them enough. I always have the same…read morebikini wax and it really does get less painful as time goes on. The treatment I get takes 20 minutes and only a minute or so of that is ouchy. I still go to Amanda and she told me last time she's had a customer tell her she had the same waxing somewhere else and it took double that time. Now that is torturous. In the process of trying to convince my boyfriend to come here for a boys facial tidyup. He has defiant eyebrows. Shall update if I manage.

I can't believe I've not reviewed Ivy before!…read more Ivy is a great wee beauty salon, which uses all organic products for guilt free pampering. I first came here on a Groupon voucher, but enjoyed it so much I've been back several times since. The main reason is that Ivy are great value for money, especially with their frequent offers. Every month a new email is sent out detailing the offers for that month, and it's worthwhile checking their Facebook page too. Most recently I had a 60 minute full body massage with Lana, and because she's new I got 40% off! And ohhh it was good. I absolutely love massages, and this was just as good as any other I've had before. My shoulders are still very knotty (though Lana really went at them) so I'll probably be back soon for another go. On their Tempting Tuesdays they do several popular treatments for only £20, including a 30 minute Swedish massage, so it's an affordable treat. I'm glad I found Ivy, especially given it's near my flat so absolutely perfect for popping into after work. If you live locally you should definitely give them a try too.

I went to this Frenchy's location two days in a row and the service was absolutely wonderful both…read morevisits. Vickie did my eyebrows and Clare did a fabulous peel/ pedicure. I will certainly be coming back to Frenchy's for their quality services and welcoming family vibe.

Frenchy's is my go to for a spray tan for those special occasions where its needed. Megan was…read moreamazing, friendly and accommodating and I felt very relaxed and comfortable.

I've live in Edinburgh almost 6 years and I think I may have finally found 'my' hairdresser!…read more I bought a voucher for this place because I pretty much refuse to pay more than £20 for a haircut. To be completely honest I wasn't expecting a lot. It was super easy to get booked in online. +1 as I hate phoning up to book things. I arrived on time on a super wet and dreary day the was greeted with lots of smiles which immediately put me at ease. My hair wash felt a bit obligatory which is my only minor complaint. Once I was in the chair, I showed Freya some pictures of what I was thinking of getting. I feel like she really listened to what I wanted and made some good suggestions. She was really excited about the cut even though it was slightly beyond what the voucher covered. She talked me through what she was doing at each step which I found really comforting. All the girls were friendly and chatty and I was really impressed. I left feeling fabulous and totally loving my new 'do'!

Was looking for a new hairdresser found Indigo through a web search. Phoned to book in for a cut n…read moreblow dry, were able to offer my preferred date & time which was great as it was a short notice phone call. Warm & friendly atmosphere, staff very welcoming. Freya was great, advised what she thought would be good for my hair and it was exactly what I wanted. Will definitely be back and would recommend to friends and family.

Why does one pay £38 to get their brows done? Well, in my case, it was solely to answer that…read morequestion... Honest to god, I do not know what i'm doing with my eyebrows. I have a little gel sticky thing that I occasionally smush through them and I can pluck the odd hair that is out of place, but shaping/filling/anything remotely close to complicated... I'm at a loss. Thankfully, my brows grow SO SLOWLY, that I can get away with a wax every 6 months and a cheapo at home tint (because blonde eyebrows and black hair looks silly). So while I was making the rounds looking for my yearly brow tidy, I found Zen with its 5 star following and the elusive HD Brows. I poked around the internet a bit and couldn't seem to find anything that truly explained WHY HD Brows cost so much more... sure there's a big pitch about 7 different methods, yada yada, but honestly, it didn't seem THAT much fancier than a simple wax/tint. But seeing as though I am brow clueless and again, only have to bite the bullet and actually pay attention to them once/twice a year, I booked. ... and damnit, I'm going to be the gal who spends £38 to get her brows done again. The "magic" of this brow method is really just paying better attention. The gal who did mine cleaned up the top, adjusted the tint twice, waxed, threaded and generally fine tooth combed my brows. The most useful part was afterwards, she walked me through how to fill the sparse bits and I actually might wield that brow pencil with a little more purpose now. The big money making difference: I have eyebrows that look like I actually care about that fact. It was a, "Oh THAT'S what they're supposed to look like" moment. How about the location? The place is bright, clean and the folks are cheerful. It's easy to book (online, in person or over the phone) and they have ridiculously late hours for a spa type spot (open until 10pm on the weekdays!!). Final verdict? I don't think i'd be an HD brow gal if I had to do it with any regularity, but I was impressed enough to return in a few months when they get out of hand. Even if you have to wax/tidy every few weeks, it might be worth flinging this into the mix once or twice a year. This place was professional and I'll definitely keep an eye on what else they offer. I'm gonna go wiggle my eyebrows in the mirror again now...

This place is inviting and warm, with lemon water, and cheerful staff. I went for a facial and they…read morescanned my face to look for signs of aging, wrinkles, etc. Then they did an amazing facial. Well, it was a bit tingly and felt hot, but she told me it would, so I didn't start to worry until... No just kidding, I wasn't worried. My skin felt regenerated. They also carry Murad, which I like, so I got something called white brilliance. Hopefully it works. I also really dolled out for the clear&brilliant series of 3- had the first one now and man that is some intense slightly painful laser action, but after my face recovered (about 6 days) it looked really amazing. I looked at prices back in San Francisco and surprise it is actually cheaper to do it here so I'm gonna keep at it after my 3 are up ;)

Based within John Malcolm Hairdressing just off Broughton Street. The prices are good here and…read moreKaren offers massage, waxing, electrolysis, facials, nail treatments and fake tanning. I had a facial here and I have to admit it was not the best that I have had. The room was not particularly relaxing, and there was no soothing music - something that I think always should be on! She used a strange vibrating machine on my face that seemed to scrub quite hard on my skin. I wouldn't go back for a facial, but would perhaps try the other treatments available.

I went to this salon for a pedicure and was so disappointed the hairdressers is lovely but karens…read moreroom was less than clean. she was a lovely women but more attention to the salon please. i am a nurse and know how clean a place should be and that needs some attention.

I walked in on Saturday for a hair cut and it was the worst hair cut I ever had . I have one side…read moreof my head shorter than the other one (everybody noticed it )! Also I asked to shorten it a little bit and I end up with really short hair . I started crying when I saw the result and the only thing they said they said was " was it a misunderstanding ?" " and I apologise for that " and they gave me the card machine to pay the £42 ! I have never seen that in my life really bad customer service and really had hair cut ( thanks god my hair grow quickly )!

Really friendly crew; no wait time; quick efficient and extremely reasonable. Couldn't recommend…read morehighly enough!