Choose from 13 venues offering patch test for face near Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh

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.

Located just a short stroll away from the beautiful Edinburgh Castle, Coco's Beauty Lounge is a modern salon specialising in all things nails, brows and lashes.

Book in for a set of sparkling new nails or fluttery lashes with the expert staff at this Instagram-worthy salon today.

Nearest public transport:
There are bus and tram stops close to the salon and Haymarket train station is just a 12-minute walk away.

The team:
Ailegh has 2 years of experience and Jazz has 6 years of experience working in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Beautiful boutique salon in the city centre.
• Specialises in: Nails, eyebrows and eyelashes.
• Brands and products used: Glitterbells, Young Nails, Tatti Lashes.

Based within Escape Hairdressing on Montrose Terrace Edinburgh, Velvet Brows is an eyebrow, eyelash and waxing studio that provides a specialist range of bespoke services. Choose from a selection of both classic and innovative treatments that includes threading, tinting, lash extensions and the semi-permanent eyebrow technique, microblading.

Using advanced methods and high-quality products, your therapist has the skill and expertise to deliver impressive results that'll leave you with the elegant, breathtaking look that you're after.

In waxing, you'll receive a quick but not unrushed treatment with top-of-the-range Sienna X branded wax, guaranteeing a smooth, lustrous look and feel for your skin.

The salon is located close to Royal Terrace Gardens, just a short walk from Edinburgh Waverly station. For an efficient, professional treatment from a true beauty specialist, book your next appointment at Velvet Brows.

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.

Beauty By Kelsang is a distinguished beauty treatment room based within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. You'll find a variety of beauty treatments tailored to meet the specific needs of each client. Book in now and start living for that mirror moment.

Nearest public transport:

Beauty by Kelsang is located within Danielle Carr Hairdressing in Newington, Edinburgh. It is easily accessible and on several bus routes to and from the city centre. You'll find a bus stop just outside the salon and on-street parking is readily available along Newington Road.

The team:

The salon is spearheaded by Kelsang, a dedicated owner who is committed to ensuring the satisfaction of all clients. Kelsang strives to provide a personalised experience to each patron, ensuring that they feel well taken care of during their visit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, inviting and professional.
• Specialises in: Nails, brows, waxing and massages, with a blend of technical expertise, artistic skill, and patient-centered care.
• Brands and products used: CND, The Gel Bottle, LVL Nouveau Lashes and HD Brows.

For a head-to-toe experience, Finch & Feather is the place for you. Based in Haymarket, they offer a range of hair, beauty, body, and skincare treatments.

Nearest public transport:

The salon can be found using local bus services.

The team:

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

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Friendly, professional.
• Specialises in: Hair, beauty, body, skin.
• Brands and products used: HD Brows, The Gel Bottle, Navy Professionals, Kerastase, Lycon, L'Oréal, Nouveau, ELIM, HyrdaFacial, SkinPen, SkinCeuticals, Aromatherapy Associates.

Working from within Loft 28 salon in Edinburgh's Old Town, Hair by Natalia Orszt specialises in bespoke colours and precision unisex cutting.

Stylist Natalia offers a comprehensive colour menu which includes everything from easy to manage, natural-looking highlights to modern pastel colouring and the popular freehand balayage and ombre techniques. In hair styling, you'll find intricate updos, sleek blow-dries, quick trims and complete restyles designed to retain their shape long after you have left the salon. Family friendly, there are cuts for kids too.

Competent conversing in both Polish and English Natalia offers free, professional consultations and aftercare advice on each service. Situated just South of Edinburgh castle, Loft 28 is just a short walk from the heart of Edinburgh and along several main bus routes.

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.

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.

Dune Hair and Beauty is a well-established, modern salon within the Meadowbank area, just minutes from the busy Princess Street, offering precision cuts, professional styling and luxurious colouring.

This welcoming salon provides high-quality treatments alongside experienced and friendly staff; they are renowned for their unpretentious and attentive atmosphere, focused only on transforming your hair and making you feel at home.

They offer the latest on-trend colouring alongside classic tones as well as transformative, tailored cuts, whether you're after a complete restyle or just to breathe some life back into your locks. Their intricate hair up styles and glamorous blowouts will have you ready for any occasion, and their Keratin and conditioning treatments will leave your hair sleek, glossy and salon fresh for longer.

As previous winners of the Best of Edinburgh Salons, whatever you need you are in safe hands. They are open 5 days a week and are easily accessible in a central location via numerous bus routes.

Skilled beautician Renata offers a variety of treatments ranging from facials for acne-prone or sun-damaged skin, to brow lamination.

Nearest public transport:
There is a bus stop in front of the salon which is in a convenient, central location.

The team:
Renata has 15 years of experience in the beauty industry.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Warm, welcoming, small, cosy, quiet, tranquil.
• Specialises in: Facials and waxing.
• Brands and products used: Eve Taylor.
• The extra touches: Tea, coffee and water are available for clients and on Saturdays, there is prosecco and wine as well. They also have water bowls for your pets.

Come one, come all to Luxe Hair Studio, Edinburgh's newest hair grooming and colouring hot spot for men and women.

Whether you're in the market for a quick trim, expert colour or a brave new style, stylist Calvin and his 8 years of experience are the perfect match.

Add subtle colour with some highlights or transform your look with a full head tint and trust that your shine will last long after its appointment with the use of renowned products L'Oreal, Wella and Olaplex.