Choose from 11 beauty salons in Highbury & Islington, London

For epic skin fades, hot towel shaves and tailored haircuts, there's nowhere better than Barbers Islington.

Dedicated to bringing you the best service possible, this barbershop is run by a team who each have more than 10 years of experience keeping up with classic cuts and modern techniques.

Their attention to detail and professionalism ensure that they create a look that's right for you. Whatever you ask for, whether it be a wash and haircut, permanent colouring, or beard design, they'll listen and work with you to exceed your expectations.

Barbers Islington is just moments from Highbury & Islington Underground Station. Head over there now for the very best in men's grooming.

My Nails and Beauty is a full-scale nail salon nearby Highbury East, Islington. Their experienced team of six talented nail artists offer manicures, pedicures, acrylics and more.

This is your go-to salon for flawless nail treatments provided by friendly, professional and experienced therapists who are passionate about their craft. My Nails and Beauty is known for their attention to detail and impeccable customer service which is why they boast a long list of repeat clients. If you have any special requests or preferences, the staff at this salon adapt all their treatments to the personal needs and taste of each client.

Located nearby Highbury & Islington station in London, the salon can be reached by tube or bus. After the perfect manicure or pedicure, your nails should look stunning, but you should also feel relaxed and refreshed which is exactly how you'll feel after a visit to My Nails and Beauty salon.

Leave your hair and beard in the expert hands of the Cutting Guru Highbury, just across the road from Highbury and Islington station in North London.

With vintage-inspired decor and top-of-the-range brands like L'Oreal and Morgan's Pomade, this barbershop promises you only the best in men's haircuts and grooming services. You'll find noteworthy hair and face treatments that pair perfectly together and you can also enjoy refreshments during your visit.

Allow Cutting Guru Highbury to groom you to perfection and book an appointment today.

Located a minutes walk from Highbury Corner, Basecuts is a contemporary salon providing an innovative hairdressing experience to the Islington area.

Basecuts offers a variety of hair treatments carried out by a team of creative stylists and colourists. Their attention to detail means they take the time to ensure your hair is at it’s best. This chic and stylish salon first opened its doors in 1993, so take a seat and feel safe in the knowledge that your hair is in the hands of a tried and tested professional.

(Please note that the deals we offer are day specific, if you reschedule we may charge full price for the appointment)

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Galaxy Nails (Holloway Road), London. If you're looking for a lick of paint then this talon salon has you covered (primped, preened, polished and pampered). So go ahead and spoil your nails with all the latest manicure and pedicure perks, as this neverending candy shop of colour polishes brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces. Or check out the treasure troves of extras, with everything from bespoke brows to restorative rubdowns, this is a salon fit for every occasion.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury & Islington station is a stone's throw away, being just down the road from the venue.

The team:

These gurus of glamour will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: Nails.
• Brands and products used: Lycon, Dermalogica, Essie, SNS, OPI and Gelish.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Ap Beauty Lab, London, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments and fabu-lash lashes, that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are. Perfect, for lovers of everything and anything beauty-related, if you're looking to be primped, preened, polished and pampered, then go ahead and spoil yourself with a trip to Ap Beauty Lab!

Nearest public transport:

Highbury & Islington station is only a 3-minute stroll down the road, plus you can find plenty of paid parking close by.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Go ahead and treat yourself to My Aesthetics, London, your one-stop shop for beauty that goes above and beyond. With a treasure trove of services from, fierce facials, luxurious laser hair removal and skin-smart treatments, you'll be spoilt for choice. So book now and pamper yourself.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury & Islington station is just a 2-minute walk away.

The team:

This glamour guru is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, vibrant and welcoming.
• Specialises in: Beauty and aesthetics.
• Brands and products used: OPI, The Gel Bottle, SNS, Candela, and PCA Skin.
• The extra touches: English and Vietnamese are spoken fluently in the venue.

There's always a time and a place for a moment of pure indulgence and you've found it with Sonia's Beauty, London. Right on hue, these salon superstars will diva up your digits with their never-ending candy shop of polishes. Or check out the treasure trove of beauty extras, whatever you desire this dream team will primp, preen, polish and pamper to create a look that's as unique as you are. Book now, throw some shade and get a little high shine with Sonia's Beauty.

Nearest public transport:

Highbury & Islington station is just a short 4-minute stroll away.

The team:

The salon hosts a powerhouse of professionals with years of experience.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, charming and friendly.
• Specialises in: perfect facials , facial treatments, body treatments laser hair removal ,Wright loss treatments And much more all combining to create a unique and Instagrammable experience.
• Brands and products used: Glossify.
• The extra touches: English, Spanish and Portuguese are all spoken fluently at the salon.

Emel Kucuk Cosmetic Aesthetician in Islington, London is a one-stop-shop for all your lash and brow needs, including tinting, waxing, lifting and perming.

Emel Kucuk is a highly experienced and sought-after cosmetic aesthetician with nearly a decade of experience behind her working locally, building long lasting, personal friendships with her clients.

Emel has a friendly and personal approach to her work, providing a wide range of treatments. She has a long list of satisfied and loyal clientele who regularly use her services and say they are extremely satisfied with her treatments.

Having first received her qualifications in Turkey, Emel continued her training in the UK and is now a double certified practitioner. With a professional drive to be at the forefront of her field, Emel continues to update her skills with all the latest techniques and styles in the world of aesthetics and beauty, using all the latest developments and techniques in non-surgical facial rejuvenation, lip augmentation and microblading.

Some of Emel’s most popular treatments are based on her uniquely tailored approach to reducing facial lines using dermal fillers. Emel offers very thorough and in depth, personal one to one consultations, where she takes the time to fully understand you, your skin type and your personal requirements so that she can provide individually tailored treatments for the best possible results. Emel is fully registered with the ‘Quality of Care Commission’ and is an expert non-surgical clinician.

Emel always welcomes customers both new and old, with a friendly smile and a warm heart.

Next door to Islington Central Library, Taylor’d Hair & Lashes offers haircuts, colours and conditioning as well as facials, waxing and nail treatments. Established in 2008, their experienced team of dedicated stylists and therapists provide a meticulous service.

Feel comfortable and at ease in a warm and welcoming environment where they care about details and working with you to customise services to your needs. Providing reliable results, they use Goldwell, Moroccan Oil and Shellac amongst their product range.

The Instanbul Barber, located in Islington in London is a hotspot for all men's hairdressing services. Whether you're looking for a simple skin fade or want to pamper yourself with a hot towel shave, schedule an appointment with the expert staff here today.

Nearest public transport:
There is a bus stop just in front of the venue and Highbury & Islington train and tube station are just a 2-minute walk away.

The team:
Demir has been working in the barbering industry for 30 years.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, relaxed, tidy.
• Specialises in: Men's haircuts and shaving.
• Brands and products used: Turkish traditional grooming products.
• The extra touches: There are hot drinks available for customers.