Most brides will agree that when it comes to prepping for their wedding day, they’ll use all the help they can get. With so much to plan and organise, getting to grips with your long list of beauty requirements can often take a back seat, so why not give yourself a break and take some cues from the experts? As part of our bridal beauty edit, we’ve broken down Edinburgh’s best bridal hotspots – from hair and makeup to nails and skincare, we’ve done the groundwork so you don’t have to. Read on to find out more…
By Rebecca Hoffnung
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1 Zen Lifestyle Teviot Place
Best for: a pre-wedding scrub down
It’s a treatment that most might skip out on, but an exfoliating body scrub is perfect for achieving silky smooth, hydrated skin before your big day. At Zen Lifestyle Teviot Place, their Elemis Lime and Ginger Scrub and massage is a must-try, designed to invigorate and exfoliate, which is ideal if you’re off to the beach for a sun-soaked honeymoon. Featuring a range of other pampering body treatments, from waxing to anti-cellulite, add this little salon to your wedding to-do list asap.
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2 Ladylux Boutique
Best for: an expert updo
One step through the doors of this chic, brightly lit salon and you’ll know you’re in good hands. With a team that specialises in everything hair and beauty related, their friendly, attentive staff will bend to your every need when it comes to perfecting your hair for the big day, so whether you’ve already chosen your look or need a little bit of inspiration, why not book in for a trial at Ladylux Boutique now and put their talent to the test.
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3 The Harbour Clinic
Best for: a medi-facial
From medical cosmetic treatments to advanced holistic therapies, The Harbour Clinic in Edinburgh is the place to go for all your skin care needs before your wedding day. Whether you’re tackling a recurring skin issue or simply want to brighten up your complexion with a course of rejuvenating facials, this modern, brightly lit salon has everything you need to prep your skin to perfection just in time for the big day.
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4 Lipstick Lashes and Locks
Best for: lash and brow prep
No glamorous bridal look is complete without showstopping brows and lashes to go with it, and Lipstick Lashes and Locks makeup parlour has a host of treatments to help amplify your assets on the big day. From LVL lash lifts to eyelash extensions and HD Brows, their skilled and friendly therapists know exactly how to make your eyes pop, so why not book in now and see what all the fuss is about?
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5 Vegas Nails and Beauty
Best for: nail bling
A little bling never hurt anybody, so if you want to add something extra to your wedding manicure, be sure to book yourself in for a session with one of the friendly technicians at Vegas Nails and Beauty. From chrome and ombre styles to holographic and rhinestone add-ons, if understated isn’t your thing, this Edinburgh-based salon will tick all your boxes and then some.