Choose from 14 venues offering patch test for face near Portsoken, London

Mikki's Wax Bar offers an impressive array of beauty and hair removal services for both men and women using premium brand Venus and Lycon products, including waxing, threading and tinting.

This friendly and relaxed salon is wheelchair accessible and can be found next to Aldgate underground station and Aldgate High Street, providing you with a relaxed atmosphere and on-street parking nearby.

The skilled therapists strive for perfection in every treatment and will make sure that you feel truly pampered during your visit. Choose your preferred hair-removal technique from hot wax, strip wax, threading or, for the most long-lasting results, opt for the new diode laser.

Leave your skin feeling smooth from top to toe at Mikki’s Wax Bar.

Nails4U in Whitechapel offer you a blend of premium nail care and waxing services all under one roof.

Just a 2-minute walk from Aldgate East station, the talented therapists showcase their skills throughout the menu with treatments ranging from manicures and pedicures to gel nails and Hollywood wax.

The salon ambience is friendly and welcoming and you can choose an extensive range of colours from brands such as CND Shellac, DND and OPI.

If you're looking for a new salon for your nails and waxing, be sure to book in your next appointment at Nails4U.

Gorgeous Looking Nails, just a few minutes from Aldgate East tube station, is the place to go for a comprehensive choice of manicures, pedicures, nail extensions and express waxing.

Best known for their glossy nail finishes, you'll find classic manicures and pedicures here, with gel and polish colour from CND Shellac, Gelish, Essie and OPI. Enhance your nails further with acrylic and gel powder extensions too.

All of the essential waxing services are on offer at this fresh and modern salon, including express packages to fit around your busy London lifestyle.

Found in Whitechapel next to Aldgate and Aldgate East underground stations, Gorgeous Looking Nails is ready and waiting to polish your look.

Situated in the bustling area of Spitalfields in central London, just a few minutes' walk from the underground, La'Damme Verte is a newly opened unisex hair salon offering a variety of haircutting, colouring and barbering services.

The salon is traditionally designed with elegant touches, creating a welcoming and unique atmosphere for you to relax and enjoy the perfect hair experience. The in-house team of stylists are highly experienced, delivering all treatments with the utmost professionalism, time and care to ensure that you receive a style that is the best fit for you.

Whether you're looking to refresh your colour or completely change your look, La'Damme Verte is on hand to give your hair the attention it truly deserves and leave you looking and feeling fabulous.

Open Monday to Saturday, the team here specialise in pain free laser hair removal and skin peels, with staff who have made it their goal to provide the fastest, most effective laser treatments at affordable prices. Visit today and the knowledgeable team will ensure that you enjoy a thorough, comprehensive service.

Love is in the hair at Lucy Styling, within Tony & Luci, London. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. Discover the art of hair customization through this scissor scholar's expert techniques. Those bad hair days will soon become a pigment of your imagination. Brand new hair is the ultimate power statement, so book now for the ultimate hairy-tale ending.

Nearest public transport:

A 6-minute walk from Tower Gateway, station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Lucy Styling.

The team:

This 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: Creating beauty, building relationships, and empowering individuals to embrace their unique identity through the art of hair styling.
• Brands and products used: Schwarzkopf, Goldwell, Kérastase and L'Oréal.

Set on bustling Bell ln in the Spitalfields area of London, Hair Go offers a wealth of unisex styling and colour services alongside a selection of professional nail treatments.

Established in 2017 this warm, brightly lit salon offers a comprehensive menu of precision cuts and advanced colour techniques, including frizz-busting Brazilian blow dries, traditional block tints, retouches and modern balayage and ombre hues.

All hair services come with a free professional consultation and aftercare advice while highlighting comes with toner as standard to ensure you don't leave with any brassy tones.

A short walk from both Liverpool Street station and Aldgate East station, Hair Go also offers its clientele extremely flexible opening hours, with Sunday opening and late nights till 8 pm, every weeknight.

If you're looking to be tickled wink, then look no further than Illaf Beauty Bar, London. Take the tint and begin a lash love affair with amazing lash lifts and bespoke brows, or if you're ecstatic about extensions there's an array of styles on offer, from fluttery and feminine to bold and dramatic (and that's just the tip of the eyesberg). Elevate your eyes to heavenly heights with Illaf Beauty Bar and remember to thread a rumour about the exceptional results and service!

Nearest public transport:

Shoreditch High Street is just a 5-minute stroll away.

The team:

With a delicate touch and an eye for symmetry, this glamour guru brings out your natural beauty and enhances your facial features. Whatever you desire, this skilled artist will customise a look that harmonises with your unique style and personality.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Transforming, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Brows and lashes, it's not just a profession but a passion.

Wax-Nails & Beyond is a beauty studio based at Kiwe1 hair and beauty, in Spitafields, London. Enjoy a moment to yourself with made-to-measure treatments carried out with professionalism. At Wax-Nails & Beyond, beauty can't wait!

Nearest public transport:

Located between Liverpool Street and Aldgate stations, Wax-Nails & Beyond is easily accessible by underground, buses and railway.

The team:

Rocio is delighted to welcome you and share her know-how to offer you services tailored to your wishes.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Hollywood waxing and nails
• Brands and products used: CND and Berlini Wax.

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Lee's Nails, 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.

Nearest public transport:

Aldgate East station is a 2-minute walk away, take a moment for yourself at Lee's Nails today.

The team:

These glamour gurus 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: Trendy manicures, perfect pedicures, gel nails and a touch of creative nail art, all combining to create a unique and instagrammable experience.

Don’t knock it til you’ve dyed it with Jasmine Jones Hairdressing, within Sta Studios, London. 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. Witness the transformation as frizz is tamed, curls are defined, and your hair emerges with a newfound lustre and life. This is your sign to pencil in an appointment at Jasmine Jones Hairdressing and leave trimming over with confidence!

Nearest public transport:

Both Bank and Liverpool Street stations are a 5-minute stroll away.

The team:

With tons of experience and charm, this skilful technician Jasmine will leave you feeling refreshed, radiating elegance and in mint condition(er).

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.
• Brands and products used: L'Oréal.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible and guests can unwind with a choice of complimentary beverages. Whether it's a cup of tea, a creamy latte, or a refreshing mint-infused water, these drinks perfectly complement the salon's tranquil ambience and top-notch services.

Laser Hair Growth Treatment is a beauty room in London. The venue prides itself on providing a personalised and dedicated service to each client.

Nearest public transport:

Monument 5 minutes walk or less

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, clean 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.

Welcome to Minsa Beauty & Aesthetics Inside The Spaces, based in Finsbury, London. They are professionals of beauty and aesthetics that provide great waxing, facials and cosmetic injectables that will give you the confidence to go out into the world.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is based on New Broad Street, only a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Street tube station, with local bus routes nearby.

The team:

Shazia has over 19 years of experience in the beauty and aesthetics industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, friendly and modern.
• Specialises in: Beauty.
• Brands and products used: Dermalogica.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

If you were searching for a salon where you can treat yourself from head to toe, then Iná Star in Whitechapel, London is the answer to all your beauty wishes.

Pair a luxury gel manicure with a cut and blowdry to update your look, or book in for a Brazilian wax and a fresh set of wispy eyelash extensions if you need a pre-holiday glow-up. Rejuvenate your skin with a tailored face peel, and allow your body a moment to unwind by opting for a deep tissue massage performed by expert hands.

The professional all-female team will help you relax and feel welcome by listening to your pampering desires, offering you refreshments throughout your appointment, and ensuring you receive the best treatment using top brands such as Eve Taylor, CND Shellac, or Wella.

Don't be worried about leaving your dog at home while you indulge in a day of pampering – this adult-only venue is pet friendly, and easily accessible by public transport due to being located only minutes away from Aldgate East station, as well as many bus stops and paid parking spots.

Book an appointment at Iná Star today, and you'll walk out glowing.

Please note that this venue is not wheelchair accessible, but prams may be fine entering.