Choose from 26 venues offering patch test for hair removal in Edinburgh

Just a stone's throw from Edinburgh castle, Aura Laser & Skin Clinic in West End, Edinburgh is a clean and sleek clinic that offers tattoo removal, laser hair removal and a wide range of high-spec beauty treatments.

Nearest public transport:
The clinic is a 10-minute walk from Haymarket train station. It is also situated on the local tram and bus routes.

The team:
Gemma has over 9-years of experience and Joanna has over 22-years of experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Fresh, modern, professional & clean.
• Specialises in: Facials & laser treatments.
• Brands and products used: Hydra facial & Dermalogica,

Welcome to Cait Owens Beauty, beauty professionals based within the bright and sleek salon Citrus Hair in the centre of Edinburgh. Using top-quality products and techniques they will leave you looking and feeling fabulous. They provide services such as waxing, facials, eyelash and eyebrow treatments, for your beauty needs.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on Grove street, only a 15-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley train station, with local bus routes scattered nearby.

The Team:

They have over 8 years of experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Bright, colourful and trendy.
• Specialises in: Brows, lashes and chemical facials.
• Brands and products used: HD Brows.
• The extra: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

At The Beauty Lounge by Lynzi, within Live Aveda Hair in Portobello, Edinburgh, you can choose from a select range of treatments, including waxing, eyebrows, lash lifts and gel nails. With plenty to tempt you, schedule an appointment today and let the expert team truly spoil you.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is situated in the bustling beach town of Portobello on the high street with a great bus route with free street parking nearby.

The team:

With over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry expect a professional, friendly service. Lyndsay's treatments are carried out to a high standard with quality products. She is qualified in many treatments and enjoys the variety, specialising particularly in intimate waxing which is carried out efficiently and to the highest standards.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming and bright.
• Specialises in: Intimate Waxing, eyebrow/lashes and nail treatments.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle, Harley Wax and Lash & Brow Bomb.

Beauty Island is a beauty treatment room on South Trinity Road in Edinburgh. You can indulge and pamper yourself with a range of treatments including waxing, massage and facials. Whether you have a few minutes or a few hours on your hands, you can escape to a world of relaxation and happiness.

Beauty Island was established in 2012 by Dominika, a highly trained beauty therapist. She listens to and works with her clients to provide them with the best treatment for their specific needs and the results they desire.

Sinwaxing is a waxing salon located on London Road, a few minutes away from New Restalrig Church of Scotland, in Edinburgh.

They offer a range of waxing treatment including permanent hair removal which will guarantee to leave you smooth and refreshed. Their professional therapists are experts in their field who will provide a pain free experience in a relaxing and friendly environment.

Located in Leith, Pout 2 Perfection by L&V is a lovely and friendly salon offering a variety of treatments for ladies and gents at affordable prices. Specialising in makeup and hairdressing the staff work only with Vegan and cruelty free products.

The highly skilled team listen to your requirements and offer you great advice on how best to look after yourself. The salon is open seven days a week.

Give yourself a treat at Lee's Nails & Beauty @ Danielle Carr Morningside, located in Edinburgh. The modern vibe of the salon fits well with the array of treatments on offer, from nail extensions to eyebrow lamination - Lee's Nails & Beauty really does have something for everyone.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is located in Morningside, Edinburgh and is close to local bus routes and transport links.

The team:

Lee is a guru of glamour, and has a wealth of knowledge, with over 4 years experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, spacious and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Nails and beauty.
• Brands and products: Shellac, Mygel, Gelish.

Update your hair in an instant with SJ Creative, within X Creative Collaborative, Edinburgh. With a healthy dose of all the major colour trends, you'll find this house of hues has an extensive menu of colour services, with options in glossy tints, sunkissed and autumnal highlights and the intricate hand-painted balayage technique - this is creative colouring done right. So, sit back, relax and the resident scissor scholar will soon have you swooning over your luscious locks. Remember, brand-new hair is the ultimate power statement (plus looking good never goes out of style).

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all hair enthusiasts.

The team:

Stacy's one-to-one service aims to leave you feeling so relaxed and comfortable that you can't wait for your next visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• Brand and products used: Wella.

Preet’s Beauty Lounge is a highly regarded beauty salon located in Portobello, Edinburgh. The salon prides itself on providing exceptional client care, creating a relaxing and welcoming environment for all who enter. Preet, a qualified expert, welcomes you with professionalism and does her utmost to offer you a unique and relaxing experience. Discover an exclusive selection of treatments to enhance your beauty and offer you a moment of pure relaxation.

Nearest public transport :

The salon is located just a few minutes' walk from the bus stops Portobello Town Hall and Bridge Street.

The team :

The salon is owned and operated by Preet, a dedicated and experienced professional in the beauty industry. Preet takes a personal interest in each and every client, ensuring they receive not only top-notch beauty treatments but also warm and attentive service. With Preet at the helm, clients can expect a beauty experience like no other, tailored to their specific needs and wishes.

What we like about the venue :

• Atmosphere: Inviting, tranquil and professional.
• Specialises in: Beauty.

Revive your locks with a haircut, blow dry or colour treatment before enjoying a manicure at Mel Mackey in Blackhall, Edinburgh.

This fresh salon is run by a team who have decades of experience delivering bespoke service to each client.

Using products from Goldwell, they offer classic cuts and styling to men, women and children as well as beauty treatments including gel nails and brow tinting.

Whatever you go for, you'll enjoy a friendly welcome and personalised experience. Book in today for the hair you've been dreaming of.

Mel Mackey is wheelchair accessible and has free parking outside.

Beauty By Kelsang is a distinguished beauty treatment room based within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. You'll find a variety of beauty treatments tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Book in now and start living for that mirror moment.

Nearest public transport:

Beauty by Kelsang is located within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. It is easily accessible and on several bus routes to and from the city centre. You'll find a bus stop just outside the salon and on-street parking is readily available along Newington Road.

The team:

The salon is spearheaded by Kelsang, a dedicated owner who is committed to ensuring the satisfaction of all clients. Kelsang strives to provide a personalised experience to each patron, ensuring that they feel well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, inviting and professional.
• Specialises in: Nails, brows, waxing and massages, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and patient-centered care.
• Brands and products used: CND, The Gel Bottle, LVL Nouveau Lashes and HD Brows.

Refresh your look at Beauty Headquarters Edinburgh, the city centre salon ready and waiting to primp and polish your nails, skin, eyebrows and eyelashes.

Having opened its doors in autumn 2018, the sparkling new salon is a cosy haven for all kinds of beauty treatments, with its light and fresh-faced decor creating a relaxing setting for a little bit of pampering.

Home to a powerhouse of qualified professionals with more than 10 years of experience behind them, together with a product list including Gel Bottle and Dermalogica, this salon offers a recipe for success.

The rich collection of services includes nail extensions, deluxe massages, eye enhancements, waxing and facials, so you'll be spoilt for choice and sure to find the results you desire.

Ideally based 5 minutes from Princes Street in the centre of Edinburgh, with parking nearby, there's nothing stopping from you sitting back for a moment of indulgence at Beauty Headquarters.

Sorella Beauty is based in Morningside, Edinburgh offering a wide range of treatments including Manicures, Pedicures, Hair Removal, Massage, Eyebrow and Eyelash Treatments and Facials. Jacqui, the owner, has 30 years experience as a therapist and looks forward to welcoming clients looking for professional, high quality treatments within a relaxed environment. Products have been selected based on great results and include Lycon Wax, Jessica, Environ and CACI specialised facials.

Update your look at Emily Rodgers PMU & Beauty in Leith, Edinburgh.

Choose from an extensive array of services, including gel mani-pedis, waxing, eyelash extensions, brow enhancing services, facials, massages, and many more.

Located within Purusha Hairdressing, this modern treatment room is easily accessible by bus.

Book an appointment here today and you'll walk out looking and feeling your best.

Coco Ribbon, located within Babu Hair & Beauty, is a cosy hair salon in Marchmont, offering hairdressing services for ladies and men. They specialise in a wide range of haircuts, hair colouring and straightening treatments, making use of high-end products such as L'Oréal, Redken and TIGI.

This is a lovely place for you to relax whilst having your hair styled to perfection. Their talented and dedicated team provide exceptional client care, making sure that the look suits you and your individual style. They also give you great advice on how best to look after your hair between salons visits.

Kelly's Beauty Bliss is a treatment room in Edinburgh. Choose from their selection of classic beauty treatments, such as waxing, threading, ESPA luxury facials and massage.

Kelly is an attentive and welcoming therapist who will take care of your beauty concerns and have you feeling renewed from head to toe. Her massages are particularly recommended, whether you need a relaxing rub down or a deep tissue to rid of those tensions and pains, Kelly will ensure that your body is restored.

Working from within Loft 28 salon in Edinburgh's Old Town, Hair by Natalia Orszt specialises in bespoke colours and precision unisex cutting.

Stylist Natalia offers a comprehensive colour menu which includes everything from easy to manage, natural-looking highlights to modern pastel colouring and the popular freehand balayage and ombre techniques. In hair styling, you'll find intricate updos, sleek blow-dries, quick trims and complete restyles designed to retain their shape long after you have left the salon. Family friendly, there are cuts for kids too.

Competent conversing in both Polish and English Natalia offers free, professional consultations and aftercare advice on each service. Situated just South of Edinburgh castle, Loft 28 is just a short walk from the heart of Edinburgh and along several main bus routes.

Get standout manicures and lashes at Kaur's Nail & Beauty salon in Newington, Edinburgh.

This fresh salon has all you need to achieve the nails of your dreams, with Shellac and classic polishes alongside gel and acrylic extensions. You'll also easily be able to enhance your eyes with bespoke combinations of lash lifting, tinting and brow shaping so you can get rid of your mascara.

To top off the comprehensive menu, you'll also find a range of waxing, threading and facial options.

The expert team has more than 5 years of experience and uses premium brands to ensure lasting results. They are focused on providing a personalised experience to ensure you enjoy a relaxing pampering experience.

You'll find Kaur's Nail & Beauty on Mayfield Road, not far from the University of Edinburgh and with a few parking spots outside. Treat yourself and book in today.

Dune Hair and Beauty is a well-established, modern salon within the Meadowbank area, just minutes from the busy Princess Street, offering precision cuts, professional styling and luxurious colouring.

This welcoming salon provides high-quality treatments alongside experienced and friendly staff; they are renowned for their unpretentious and attentive atmosphere, focused only on transforming your hair and making you feel at home.

They offer the latest on-trend colouring alongside classic tones as well as transformative, tailored cuts, whether you're after a complete restyle or just to breathe some life back into your locks. Their intricate hair up styles and glamorous blowouts will have you ready for any occasion, and their Keratin and conditioning treatments will leave your hair sleek, glossy and salon fresh for longer.

As previous winners of the Best of Edinburgh Salons, whatever you need you are in safe hands. They are open 5 days a week and are easily accessible in a central location via numerous bus routes.

Uniview Art is a distinguished nail and beauty salon located in the heart of Newington. This nail and beauty salon is well-known in the community for its high-quality services and welcoming atmosphere.

Nearest public transport

For those planning to visit by public transport, Edinburgh Waverley station is conveniently located just a 22-minute walk away.

The team

The salon is managed by a small team of dedicated staff members, who are committed to delivering top-notch services and ensuring clients are well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Inviting, stylish, relaxing.
• Specialises in: Nails.
• The extra touches: This is an English and Mandarin-speaking salon.