Choose from 12 venues offering patch test for hair removal near Edinburgh Castle, 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,

Brass is a recently renovated family ran salon in the heart of Edinburgh. Brass formerly Ritz Hair is has been in business since the 1980.Daryle, son of Ritz owners Lynne and James Davidson decided to change the name to modernise the Brand. Directors of Brass Daryle,Gill,and Jenn offer a friendly but professional salon with 11 stylists of all ages and hairdressing styles to cater for a wide variety of clients. We would love to see you at our unique salon.

Decorated in a cool sage colour with gold trimmings and marble floors, this salon is spacious and inviting, with a family ran atmosphere.

Take just a quick peek at their menu and you'll find everything from cuts and blow-dries to Balayage, Highlights and many more colour techniques from our L’Oréal trained team.

You'll find them located in the city centre, only a 13-minute walk from Edinburgh Waverley station. Let the talented team at Brass Hair & Beauty provide you with a personalised experience you'll want to repeat.

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.

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.

For lovers of voluminous lashes, defined brows, luxurious facials and long lasting manicures Combined. is the must-visit beauty salon in Stockbridge, Edinburgh. For a treatment to make your lashes appear naturally fuller, choose a classic lash lift and tint, or if you're after statement brows, opt for the ever-trendy brow lamination treatment.

Nearest public transport:
There is a bus stop located directly in front of the venue on Brandon Terrace.

The team:
Caral is a brow and lash expert with extensive experience under her belt. She aims to frame the face and bring out the natural beauty in all of her clients.

Natalie is a beautifying skin specialist offering treatments that cleanse pores, exfoliates dead skin cells, hydrates and moisturises the skin. Facials are designed to boost the immediate appearance and overall health and longevity of the skin.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Cosy, welcoming and friendly.
• Specialises in: Eyebrow and eyelash treatments, Nails and Facials.
• The extra touches: The venue is accessible for wheelchair users.
• Dog friendly and has a salon dog

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.

Located in Canonmils in Edinburgh, Kalon Salon offers a menu of hair and hair colouring services. Treat yourself to a fresh new look or some colour upkeep.

Nearest public transport: The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team: Ashley is passionate and enthusiastic about all things hair.

What we like about the venue: Atmosphere: Friendly, welcoming. Specialises in: Hair Brands and products used: Redken, Olaplex. K18 kerastraight

A stone's throw from Stockbridge Market, Brass Beauty in Stockbridge, Edinburgh is a beautiful and luxurious salon offering high-spec facials as well as gel nails and waxing.

Nearest public transport:
The salon is situated a 13-minute walk from Waverley train station and is also close to bus and tram stops.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Elegant, calm, beautiful.
• Specialises in: Gel nails, facials, waxing.
• Brands and products used: The Gel Bottle.
• The extra touches: Free refreshments available on request.

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.

White Lily Beauty is a beauty and nail treatment room based within Envlien in Stockbridge, Edinburgh.

Nearest public transport:

Local bus routes connect the salon.

The team:

All the technicians are experienced, friendly professionals known for building human connections.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Nails and beauty.

Fior Health & Beauty on Hamilton Place in Stockbridge, Edinburgh offers beauty treatments such as manicure, pedicure, facials, ladies' waxing, lash lift, massages and permanent hair removal services.

Nearest public transport:
This location is located on the main road, it is very accessible by bus and there are pay & display car parking available.

The team:
Your therapist has over 25 years of experience in the beauty industry and is very passionate about her profession.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A calm & welcoming salon.
• Specialises in: Electroloysis.
• Brands and products used: Germaine Decapuccini, Jessica & Geleration.

Located just a few minutes walk from Fountainpark, in the tranquil area of Bruntsfield, Edinburgh, Glamour Hair & Beauty is an independent salon with an intimate and friendly atmosphere. They offer a selection of professional unisex hair and beauty treatments, using only well-known, premium brands.

Key services include the popular Keratin Blow Dry, a specialist hair treatment which transforms hair into a silky smooth finish, lasting up to five months. In colouring, they offer high gloss traditional and contemporary finishes, including semi-permanent urban colouring and natural sun-kissed hues.

Glamour's beauty menu includes tailored massages, Shellac and natural finish manicures and pedicures, unisex hair removal, deluxe facials and HD brow design.