I've got 99 problems but my hair ain't one of them!…read more Like most ladies, I am slightly obsessed with having good hair. Now what good hair is, will be a subjective point of view, but for me it is manageable and generally shiny and healthy looking as a result of a great cut. I first reviewed Angel Hairdressing about 3 months ago on my first visit. It's a local salon and after standing by it waiting for the bus for 2 years, I decided to give it a go when my budget couldn't stretch to a posh town salon do. So now, it is review No.200 and it had to be a 5 * review. Even though I my last hair cut was 3 months ago - I hadn't actually reached hair crisis point. My style had held perfectly even when growing and it was only as it really started to thicken up again (and growing very quickly) that I decided to cut it back again. It is probably the first hair cut that I've had where I've left a salon, the do has lasted a good few days before I had to wash and dry myself and it has been something I have been able to recreate myself, abet in Claire form, and not hairdresser form. Again - same fab cut. It is a small salon with one sink and 4 chairs. There are two stylists - Lisa who I think is the owner and Kerry who cuts my hair and who I think is fab. Same wet and dry cut as before - still in about 50 minutes even though my shape from last time had still held well, so again, great attention to detail to ensure my hair is perfect. Fab friendly and cheery service and great prices - still £28 for a cut and blow dry and I think it is under £15 for a wash and blow dry. It is not a tea/coffee and a biccy type place but to be honest, I never got the chance to have that any time before as when the cutting starts, that lean forward to get the cuppa could result in hair catastrophe and I'm not stupid enough to risk that. Busy weekend ahead with work and catching up with friends and I'm enjoying my glossy, well cut hair. So Angel Hairdressing, I'm sharing the Yelpy love and making sure my 200th review is a good one :-)

I've now been to Angel Hairdressing two times, and both of those I was pleased as punch by the…read moreresults! For one, it's absurdly close to my flat, which makes visits and appointments a breeze. Secondly of course would be the lovely staff. I've been served by the same hairdresser both my trips, and she remembered me the second go round, which makes for a pleasant welcome. Size-wise, It's a small joint, but more than enough room for the ladies to perform their miracles, and it feels reasonably homey inside. What seals the deal for me is the prices are totally reasonable--I've seen some places that make my eyes practically roll back in my head around town, and I've never been one to willingly shell out a week's paycheck for my hair. But Angel has fair prices to match the excellent service. My first go featured a simple cut, the second, a full coloring, and I'd give five stars to each venture. This is definitely my go-to salon! Extra perk: I was offered a cup of coffee or tea while waiting for my color to set. Don't mind if I do!

I got it into my head before my summer holiday last year that one of these Fake Bake tans was a…read moregood idea. So I went to this salon purely because it was near to me and always had pictures of tanned models in the window, so I figured they must know about tanning here. The tan cost me £25 which I think is the standard price, and I did come out with an even looking tan. I'm not going to lie, it was pretty damn obvious I was caked in fake tan but when does fake tan look 100% natural? The girl who sprayed me was nice enough, and put me at ease as I stood in a tiny bra and thong. The salon isn't huge and is always quite quiet, which I think is a good thing as generally you want to relax while being pampered. The girls were all very nice and they offer a wide range of treatments at a reasonable price. I guess I will be back this summer to do it all again!

I went here for a bikini wax before going on holiday. I will never go back here and I've been put…read moreoff waxing in general it was such a bad experience. The woman waxing me would have been able to see that what she was doing wasn't working, I got home to find my skin was bleeding and she MUST have noticed this. I was left severely bruised on the inner thighs between my legs, it was so painful. Just don't risk it, they don't know what they're doing.

I had a wonderful experience at Pure Spa. The atmosphere was relaxing, and everyone was very nice…read moreand helpful. I had a relaxation massage with Maggie, and she was excellent! I am retired massage therapist, and have had a lot of body work, so I know what I'm talking about. Maggie knew just what I needed to recover from 3 days of walking around Edinburgh. I would highly recommend the spa. M. H. U.S.A.

From the owner: We understand our clients, open 7 days a week with long hours…read more Enjoy luxury spa therapies and beauty treatments in one, convenient place Booking is made easy -- call us, book online or download our iPhone app Looking for a gift? All our treatments are available as gift vouchers Recognised multiple times by the Professional Beauty Awards We use and sell luxury British brands, Elemis and Leighton Denny Free parking at most of our locations

Had THE best gel manicure ever here, along with my first Minx pedicure, which was also excellent…read more Massive selection of authentic Shellac colors. Gel mani lasted 15 days until I soaked it off only because the growth was showing. Apart from that, one tiny chip day 9 or 10, zero peeling, almost no wear on the tips (and I chose a dark color!). I got loads of compliments on my nails. Mani itself was relaxing and pampering. Lovely hand massage, gentle but thorough cuticle care. Minx pedi lasted about the same but I removed it even though it still held up in great condition. They offer several options depending on how much time you have and how much pampering you'd like. If you have some time and the pounds to spare, you absolutely will get what you pay for here. Staff was super friendly and attentive. I definitely look forward to returning!

Had an extraction facial at EBQ this morning - absolutely fantastic! Skin looks bright, hydrated…read moreand cared for! All products and processes talked through with a plan provided and product samples for after care. I was even given a chilled bottle of water to take drink on my way home. Lovely calming atmosphere and knowledgable and friendly practitioner - highly recommend

My friend and I spotted this spa as the only Guerlain spa in the U.K. So it was our mission to…read morevisit!! So when she said, let's go to Scotland ... I suggested the Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh so we could visit the spa!! I phoned up few weeks before to book a massage & facial session then about 4 hours later, I received an email from the hotel concierge saying he could book things for us - including the spa with 10% off!!! Arghhhhhhh a discount!!! But the spa terms & conditions state I would lose money if I cancelled (so I could ask the concierge to rebook it with discount!) so we left it. The spa is lovely, reception is like a shrine to the guerlain products, there is a waiting room though quite small and they only had one toilet which seemed to be used by someone changing in there! We had got changed in our bedrock and put on the dressing gown n slippers that were in my room. First we had a foot spa, it was great, relaxing and lovely! Then we got taken to the treatment room where we had massage & facial. It was great!!! One of the best!! It is expensive but if you sign up to their mailing list, the hotel send out offers. I didn't book one of those but off the spa menu. We signed for it to the hotel then I told her the story bout the concierge offering me a discount after I'd already booked! The receptionist said 'why didn't you say!!' And reversed the charge and applied the discount! Awww so sweet!!! If you are in Edinburgh and wanting a beauty treatment or spa time - you are allowed to use the gym n pool too, I recommend spoiling yourself!!

Excellent hairdressers! Definitely in the top 10 of Edinburgh. Both hairstylists are incredible;…read moretechnically and as people. Multiple times Vicki has fixed my hair after I had chopped it, she always does incredible layers and is great at blending. They understand what you want done, actually listen and achieve great results. On a superficial level- the salon is trendy & spacious and the ladies are hilarious :) I now wouldn't go anywhere else.

Revive beauty is my local salon, and I am a huge fan. I have been there a number of times, mainly…read morefor waxing and occasional manicures. I have always found the staff to be friendly and helpful, and able to recommend the right treatment for the individual. Recently I treated myself to a massage after suffering a tension headache for a few days, and was a little sceptical about how good it was going to be before I went along, as the charge was only £22 for 30 minutes. (Cheap compared to well known salons in the city centre where 30 minutes would be around £40-50). Stupidly I thought that the more money you spend, the better the treatment. How wrong I was! The room the treatment was in was beautifully decorated and smelt divine, with lovely relaxing music being piped through. The massage table was comfortable with a thick, snuggly duvet covering it, which had been pre-warmed somehow before I got into it. Before the massage even started I was already feeling less tense! Then the massage itself melted the knots in my shoulders and neck away leaving me so relaxed. I will definitely be going back in a couple of weeks for a repeat treatment, even if my back is fine, as the half hour of absolute relaxation and time on my own away from the darling kiddies was so reviving. (Wow, that's the name of the salon! A perfect description in my opinion!) And to know that the cost of such relaxation is half of the price you'd pay in a main stream salon makes it even better. For all new customers Revive does 20% off your first treatment, so there's an incentive to try it out. And there is also a loyalty card scheme for massage/facial treatments. I hope to fill mine up to get a free treatment down the line at some point!

I went to Revive Beauty for a bikini wax and was very impressed. They have only recently opened and…read morethe treatment room is clean and relaxing. It is a family run business and they were very friendly. The beautician was very professional and gentle. I was very impressed and would definitely go back. The price is also very reasonable.

I took a chance and scheduled a neck and shoulder massage. It was a great experience - really nice…read morestaff. Sandra was my massage therapist and did an outstanding job. Go see her, you'll feel better.

Expensive due I guess to its prime location. But she was…read moregood. Experienced in deep massage.

I've been coming here for about 6 months now, my eyebrows look amazing and so neat every time. My…read morefriends always comment on them after I've been to Zuri. Very welcoming little salon, the staff are always friendly and pleased to see you!

I go here for most of my treatments, the therapists know what they're doing & are really…read moreprofessional- nothing is too much trouble. Pauline has given my skin a new lease of life with her invaluable advice and recommended products (they use REN) . Prices are pretty much the best I've seen in Edinburgh, for the treatments & service you get. Would recommend to everyone!

The Beauty works is a small hairdressers and beauty salon in Corstorphine. It covers many therapies…read moreincluding massages, waxing, makeup, laser hair removal and many many more. The beauty rooms are at the back of the shop behind a sliding door, which keeps them quite private. The beauty therapists are wonderful and very knowledgeable. The hair salon is always clean and the staff are absolutely fantastic. They are always on hand if you need help/advice or just a simple fringe trim. There is also a nail bar which I have never used but it always looks like a real treat. Prices are not too bad, cheaper than city centre and you really do get what you pay for (and a little bit more from TBW).

These are two generous stars, I'm afraid…read more I was here a couple months ago and had a pretty negative experience. I tried to resolve it with the salon and it went nowhere - so it's going to get blasted on Yelp. Such is life on the interwebs! We had two appointments booked simultaneously. I, for a pedicure, waxing and haircut... and my boyfriend to get a (manly version of a) pedicure and haircut. I guess I'll first say that his pedicure was done by someone else and was a positive experience. His haircut was subpar and the woman who did it did not really listen and cut a few too many inches despite us both telling her directly how many inches to cut. Since then he's been pretty unhappy with it. Tsk tsk. Men are pretty touchy about such things. Especially men who walk in with a lot of hair, but he sucked it up regardless.. Now moving on to my appointment.. I was told that my pedicure would be done on a table (weird) and without water (also weird) by a woman named Janice who I later found out was the owner/manager. Since there was no traditional pedicure chair or even a basin presented for soaking, it was painful. She poked me quite a bit throughout the process, and overall it was nowhere near the relaxing pedicure I had so hoped to receive. My boyfriend's feet did get a proper soak from another technician so apparently only Janice prefers to not use water. As a person she was nice enough, she made the usual small talk but it just was not relaxing and that sucked since it was *not* cheap and I had so looked forward to having a nice pedicure. The waxing she did was fine. The haircut I got from a woman I do not remember the name of was fine; it was just a trim. The real problem began when I got home and saw that all that poking on my feet that had stung so much started to hurt more and more... and the big toe in my right foot became infected. I had to treat it (blood, pus and all) for several weeks afterwards and it's actually still a bit of an issue as I type this. I keep my feet really clean and am very careful with where I go for pedicures, so it really frustrates me to have this kind of issue after the expense of it. I wrote to the salon a couple weeks after the appointment and let them know what the situation was and the owner (Janice) wrote back to briefly apologize and then repeatedly assert that she was the owner (good for you..) and to say I should come in for another appointment to look at the toe. I reminded her that 1.) I do not *live* in Edinburgh and 2.) I saw no point in another appointment for an infected toe, even if I did. I mean seriously? There was no response after that. Normally a place of business would offer to refund the service or something along those lines, but no. So I would not go back here, definitely not.