Choose from 7 venues offering patch test for face near Essex Road, London

Situated at the heart of Islington, just a minute walk from Angel Station, Awa at House of Coco is a contemporary salon and your go-to for all things hair.

Nearest public transport:

At walking distance from Angel Tube Station and several bus stops on Islington High Street.

The team:

Awa is an experienced, friendly professional who is known for her magic touch with hair.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern and relaxing.
• Specialises in: Haircuts, Balayage, Highlights and a variety of hair treatments and colour techniques.
• Brands and products used: L'Oréal, Wella, Keratin Revolution, Ecoz.

Welcome to Enhance, based in Islington, London. Beauty specialists provide treatments such as facials, waxing, manicures, pedicures, massages and other aesthetic services, injections,laser hair removal,leaving you looking more beautiful than ever.

Nearest public transport: The venue is based on Essex road, only a 10-minute walk from Angel tube station, with local bus, stops nearby.

The Team: They have 11 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Relaxing, friendly and warm. Specialises in: Facials, manicures, waxing, pedicure, threading and laser hair removal. Brands and products used: Murad and MDK.

Found less than a minute's walk from Essex Road station in the heart of Islington, London, Glitz and Glamour is a one stop beauty salon offering hair, nails, tanning, beauty and aesthetics for ladies and gents and kid's pamper packages too! From LVL lashes to Shellac mani and pedis, highlights and bouncy blow drys to tanning beds and filler/botox! There is a large assortment of services here for you to choose from.

The staff are attentive, friendly and thorough, and will always ensure that you are completely satisfied with your treatment. You will immediately be made to feel at ease, and the team are on hand to offer advice or help if you are uncertain about any of the treatments on offer.

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.

Lash & co is a luxury beauty bar and training academy in Clerkenwell, specialising in brow and lash treatments.

Nearest public transport

The salon is just a 10-minute walk from Essex road station, making it easily accessible for beauty enthusiasts from all parts of the city. Lots of bus routes local.

The team

The salon boasts a team of dedicated professionals who strive to ensure that each client receives the best care. They teach students the highest level of lash training, learning advanced skills and business building, CPD accredited.

What we like about the venue

• Atmosphere: Modern, relaxing, professional.
• Specialises in: Lash and brow treatments.

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.

Welcome to the boutique venue Revive Skin Clinic, within Ariel Hair & Beauty Salon, London, offering a personalised approach to skincare. Whether you'd like to smooth away fine lines with precision-placed anti-wrinkle injections, restore lost volume and contours with dermal fillers, or rejuvenate tired, dull-looking skin with custom-designed facials and peels, Revive Skin Clinic will employ a holistic approach to anti-ageing that encompasses both prevention and correction. This aesthetic ambassador is your next step in aesthetic evolution with their tried and tested treatments. Remember, great skin doesn't happen by chance, it happens by appointment, so book in now and embark on a transformative journey of inner beauty and self-expression.

Nearest public transport:

Holloway Road station is just an 11-minute stroll away, so book yourself some me-time today.

The team:

With years of experience, this aesthetic ambassador, Ikheko, is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: The transformative power of beauty and aesthetics.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.