Choose from 12 venues offering patch test for hair near Walthamstow Pumphouse Museum, London

Home to Hackney's ultimate express wax, Alexandra Gorgeous offers all the unisex essentials alongside a selection of tinting, facials and indulgent body treatments.

All treatments are carried out by owner Sonia, who with more than a decade perfecting painless waxing, offers a professional but friendly service from her warm, secluded treatment room.

Waxing aside, her menu features defining lash and brow tints, tailored facials- targeted body treatments for the back and stomach.

To complement your treatment, there's a free welcome drink and consultation with any selection, not to mention, this hidden gem is base in the beautiful area of Lee Valley in Hackney for a more personal and private services. .

1. Treat yourself at Supreme Beauty Lounge in Leyton, the women-only salon that offers a full range of beauty treatments.

Have your pick of express waxing and threading, gentle skincare treatments, Henna designs and lash extensions as well as tints and lifts to your natural set.

While you're here, why not make a day of it and add one of the pressure-adapted massages to help you escape all that city living?

All treatments are available only to women, ensuring a comfortable and personalised experience in the salon.

Located inside the Hair Nest Salon, it's just a short 1-minute walk from Leyton Midland Overground Station, there's nothing stopping you from taking a moment for yourself at Supreme Beauty Lounge today.

Head to Hops Hair in Old Brewery Way in Walthamstow for a range of premium hair treatments including haircuts and colour in a friendly and welcoming setting.

Nearest public transport:
St James Street is a 3-minute walk away and Walthamstow station is an 11-minute walk away.

The team:
The team’s goal is to get the best out of your hair and leave you feeling great.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, clean, relaxing.
• Specialises in: Colour, Highlights, Balayage, Cut and Blowdry.
• Brands and products used: Olaplex, Labioesthetic.
• The extra touches: Complimentary drinks with all treatments.

SMOOVE LONDON is an exquisite hair removal studio located in thriving East London and is quickly becoming the go-to destination for indulgent brow, sugaring & waxing services, with a passion for enhancing natural beauty and a commitment to excellence.

Smoove London offers a comprehensive range of lash & brow services and an extensive array of hair removal treatments. Their highly skilled technicians take meticulous care to provide flawless results using the finest premium products to leave your skin looking and feeling impeccably smooth.

From eye enhancing lash lifts to timeless brow designs, Smoove London's creativity & artistry knows no bounds. In addition to their extensive brow and lash services, they specialise in professional waxing and sugaring treatments, delivering smooth and long-lasting results for both men and women.

Whether it's a bikini wax, eyebrow shape, or a full-body wax, the talented team ensures a comfortable and efficient experience whilst maintaining to strict hygiene standards at all times. Immerse yourself in the serene ambiance and a relaxing playlist. Where exceptional treatments and first class service unite to leave you feeling confident, pampered, moisturised and smoove’d!!

Nearest public transport:

The salon is based on High Road Leyton, only a 4-minute walk from Leyton Midland Road tube station, with local bus routes nearby. There is also on street Pay by Phone parking opposite and surrounding the salon.

The Team:

Highly trained hair removal specialists with over 15 years of experience under their belt.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Calm, welcoming, friendly and professional.
• Specialises in: Full body waxing, sugaring, lashes & brow services.
• The extra: The salon is wheelchair accessible. Light refreshments provided.

Around the corner from Walthamstow Town Centre, Malibu Salon is just a short walk to a luxury getaway. Boasting an array of services using only the finest products and brands, Malibu is here to make your hair and beauty dreams a reality.

Offering Hairdreams hair extensions, their team of highly trained experts give you their very best work. They offer a wide range of beauty services too and using industry leading products like Dermalogica and Oxynergy Paris, they aim leave you looking and feeling fabulous.

Transform your looks with a visit to this modern salon on Walthamstow High Street.

Ligita Hair & Beauty offer a wide range of professional hair services for both ladies and gents including classic cuts and blow drys as well as tints, highlights and keratin treatments.

Whether you're after a quick trim or a complete change of style, the experienced team are on hand to cater to your every need as you sit back and enjoy a personalised session of expert hair care.

Don't find yourself at split ends, treat yourself to an appointment at this tried and tested salon in the heart of Walthamstow.

Book yourself in for a one hour of wonder at Topaz Beauty Clinic in Walthamstow.

A specialist in laser hair removal and eyelash extensions, the lovely Yousra is the talented therapist who takes care of your every need from the moment you arrive.

Boasting an impressive range of professional treatments to choose from, this laidback salon is the ideal spot to come and get your beauty fix.

Whether you're after a quick wax, a course of laser hair removal, a soothing Dermalogica facial or some fluttering lash extensions, at Topaz Beauty Clinic you'll be treated to a unique beauty experience that's guaranteed to leave you refreshed, renewed and radiant.

Topaz Beauty Clinic can be found inside stow bazaar unit1 ,115 High Street, walthamstow just a five minute walk from Walthamstow station.

Parking is available at nearby Sainsbury's and Lidl.

If you're a lover of lashes, a warm welcome awaits you at Eyelash Bar, with a menu packed full of the lash essentials from classic to mega Russian volume, you're guaranteed to leave with knockout lashes.

The team:
With detailed and individual advice, the experienced team is always ready for you.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Young, fun vibe.
• Specialises in: Eyelash treatments.
• Brands and products used: Salon's own brand.
• The extra touches: Easy to reach by public transport.

Be inspired and book your next appointment at this luxurious hair studio located in East London.

Inspiration Hair Art is a space which lives up its name, offering an array of creative styling and colour treatments alongside classic cuts and blow drys.

In the confines of this glamorous boutique, you'll find all you need to transform your look whether it be with a quick trim, a bouncy blow dry or some radiant highlights.

Working with top brands like Redken and L'Oreal, the experienced team of stylists ensure quality, lasting results for each service.

Every client receives a tailored treatment, customised to suit your individual style and needs.

The salon is located on Lea Bridge Road, a 10-minute bus journey from Leyton. Parking is available opposite the nearby Halifax.

Enhance your natural glow at Myi.Beauti, a beauty & nail studio located in the district of Upper Clapton, in London.

Nearest public transport:

The studio is easily accessible by public transport and it's just 2 minutes away from the Mount Pleasant Hill bus stop (line 393). 8 minute walk from Clapton Station (Overground).

The team:

The owner is an experienced beauty therapist who is happy to welcome each client into her studio and always goes the extra mile to guarantee a pleasing experience for everybody.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: modern, professional.
• Specialises in: gel nails.
• Brands and products used: ItalWax, The Gel Bottle, DnD DC Gel Polish.

Welcome to Irmina Beauty, this professional waxing salon in Walthamstow. Irmina offers a select but well-varied range of waxing and face treatments, from intimate to full body waxing as well as eyelash and brow tinting. Your next go-to beauty pitstop.

Nearest public transport:
Located in the Walthamstow area, the venue is easily reached by public transport, with bus stops available nearby and only a 3-minute walk from Walthamstow Central.

The Team:
Irmina has over 10 years of experience in the industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, friendly, warm.
• Specialises in: Waxing.
• Brands and products used: Adam & Eve.
• The extra: Free non-alcoholic refreshments are available to customers.

Conveniently located only 10-minutes away from Walthamstow Central station, Adelaide Beauty Studio is a vibrant salon specialising in hair and beauty services. From haircuts and colouring to waxing, nail care and facials, they provide a range of treatments for to look and feel fabulous.

Therapists and stylists approach each client with a familiarity which provides an amiable environment instantly putting you at ease. This spacious salon lends itself to a sleek and minimalist design with splashes of colour, reflecting their modern outlook on hair and beauty.

Rest assured the team are always on hand to design any treatment to your needs, so book in, sit back and let the ladies do what they're best at, beautifying away.