Choose from 7 venues offering patch test for hair removal near Elephant and Castle, London

Rock Chic Beauty Salon in Waterloo offers a full range of beauty and wellness treatments including tinting, waxing, massage, gel manicures and more. This is the perfect place to prim and pamper before the weekend.

The salon is a bright and relaxing space and the therapists' hospitality and attention to detail is immediately clear as soon as you enter the salon. The estheticians are all highly qualified and experienced. Their passion for the beauty industry is evident in every detail of each service they provide, which is why the salon already boasts a long list of loyal clients.

Located a short walk from Elephant & Castle, Southwark, and Waterloo stations and surrounded by countless bus stops, this salon is a convenient choice for anyone in London. If you are looking for talented and passionate beauty experts, book your next afternoon of pampering at Rock Chic Beauty Salon.

Go ahead and treat yourself to an express beauty gem at Walworth's Lynas Beauty.

Situated around a 10-minute walk from Elephant & Castle, you'll get your pick of a full nail bar of goodies as well as waxing, piercing and lash and brow design.

A warm, family-friendly salon, this local favourite boasts an assortment of classic treatments from the likes of CND Shellac, OPI and nail newcomer SNS Dipping Powder.

Find it tricky to slide in your appointment around a city schedule? No problem, Lynas offer 7 days a week opening and have paid on-street parking available nearby.

Paulo Hair is based within Butterly in Elephant & Castle.

Nearest public transport:

Elephant & Castle tube and train stations are close by.

The team:

The technician is an experienced, friendly professional known for building human connections. They are not qualified to cut, style or dye afro hair.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Very modern and professional.
• Specialises in: Hair.
• Brands and products used: L'Oréal.
• The extra touches: English and Portuguese are spoken. Bank transfer is accepted.

Regain your freedom of bleach with Rosie Hair, within Butherfly salon, specialist in coloring unisex cuts, and all the techniques

Nearest public transport:

A 3-minute walk from Oval station will lead you to the hairdresser's hot seat at Rosie Hair.

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: Helping others look and feel their best by harnessing the transformative power of hairdressing.
• The extra touches: English, Spanish and Portuguese are spoken fluently at the venue. ¡Vamos a brillar!

Ink Beauty is dedicated to helping you discover your most confident and radiant self, and empower both men and women by enhancing their natural beauty through a range of specialised services.

Indulge in a transformative experience at theirs beauty and spa sanctuary. From invigorating Hydrafacials to soothing deep tissue massage and ear wax removal, the comprehensive range of treatments caters to both men and women seeking relaxation and rejuvenation.

Nearest public transport:

Kennington metro station is located a 10 minutes walk away from the salon.

The Team:

This skilled team of professionals is committed to quality and will elevate your self-assurance, bringing out the best in you.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Professional, cosy.
• Specialises in: Microneedling, Facials, Massages, Pigmentation.

SE1 Hair is located on Snowsfields, just a short walk from Borough and London Bridge underground station. This venue has been newly refurbished and they offer unisex hairdressing alongside a full range of hair colouring services.

Owner Victor has a true passion for everything hair, he has over 10 years experience in the industry and he is an expert at cutting and restyling hair. No matter what style you have in mind, the creative team at this salon have the talent and skills to deliver exactly what you are looking for.

This clean and modern salon is open 7 days a week and conveniently centrally located, it's a great place to get a quick haircut and blow dry between work, after work or whenever you need a new hairstyle.

Currently no card machine at the venue, for pay at venue option, please bring cash.

Enhancing one's natural beauty can feel empowering and at Kireni Health Aesthetics, London, that is the ultimate goal. With an extensive list of skin-smart treatments and speedy solutions to hairy situations, that'll remind you of the god and 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 Kireni Health Aesthetics.

Nearest public transport:

Lambeth North station is just a couple of doors down being only a 2-minute stroll away.

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, calm and friendly.
• Specialises in: Facials, massages and hair removal.