11 Of Our Favourite Beauty Spots To Book With Now
As much as we’ve all loved undertaking self-care routines and beauty grooming at home it’s safe to say that we all breathed (at least we did) a sigh of relief when the government announced the date for salons to re-open. Let’s face it, the at-home face mask isn’t giving you the same level of glow that you get after visiting your favourite facialist and no matter how patient you are the DIY mani pedi never quite has that perfect-salon-finish and as for hair care, well, spending 2 to 3 hours washing and treating your hair can take the luxury out of self-care Sunday.
Apart from the desire to sit in a beauty professionals chair and feel their trained hands working through our neglected locs or overgrown brows we are looking forward to re-entering the spaces that these professionals create for us. A sanctuary away from the outside world for an hour or so, a therapeutic chat with your stylist or beautician and the great conversation and sense of community that you get from being surrounded by the other clients. Not to mention how amazing we always feel after leaving the salon even if it was just for a quick wash and blow dry.
The beauty industry has been hit hard by the pandemic and it is estimated that approximately 5000 salons have been forced to close permanently due to the lockdowns and with COVID restrictions likely to still have an impact on capacity now is the time to support beauty pros and your local beauty business. Whether you’re desperate to try out a new nail art trend or in need of a complete beauty overhaul here are a few of our favourite beauty spots to visit.
HAIR CARE
If you are after fresh braids, twists, a new weave or an intensive hair treatment then Simply G is the place to head to. The salon is owned by mother and daughter duo, Deborah Johnson and her mother. For a professional, timely service and good vibes then book in asap.
Where: 79 Kingsgate Road, NW6 4JY
Contact: @simplyg_hair
As the name suggests The Collective is a group of some of London’s talented and most experienced hairdressers. Visit the collective’s textured hair expert Subrina Kidd, anything that she doesn’t know about curly, coily or straight hair isn’t worth knowing, expect a detailed consultation and personalised product and styling advice. Or you can sip green tea whilst stylist Yoko Setoyama works her magic on your tresses.
Where: 16 Marylebone St, London, W1G 8JW
Contact: @hairbythecollective
Charlotte Mensah is the industry go to for afro or textured hair. A favourite with fashion and beauty insiders, celebrities and those who want a luxury service in a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Where: 347 Portobello Road, W10 5SA
Contact: @charlottemensah
SKIN CARE
If your skin is in need of some post-lockdown TLC, then you won’t find better hands to work their magic than Dija Ayodele’s. An aesthetician with over 10 years of experience in the industry and founder of West Room Aesthetics. Dija set out to create a luxurious but welcoming space for women of colour. A place ‘where you don’t have to question the suitability of treatments, products or advice but can relax in the full knowledge that everything on offer was designed and chosen specifically with darker skin tones in mind’. Whatever your skin care concerns might be Auntie Dija as she is affectionately known in the industry has got you covered.
Where: 77 Fernhead Road, London, W9 3EA
Contact: @westroom_aesthetics
If you’re in the market for non-surgical enhancements, you’re in safe hands with Dr. Ewoma Ukeleghe at Skn Doctor. One of the most innovative and exciting names on the beauty and cosmetics scene right now. As well as tweakments, Skn Doctor also provide a range of facials and microneedling treatments.
Where: 11 Golden Square, London,
Contact: @skndoctor
Founded by Bianca Estelle, a multi-award winning, Harley Street-trained Skin Specialist, Bea Skin Clinic offers an extensive range of treatments from medical microdermabrasion, Oxygen 02 Therapy, Backcials, Body Peels to injectables, you’ll be spoilt for choice!
Where: 98 Crawford Street, London, W1H 2HL
Contact: @beaskinclinic
EYEBROWS
Whether you need a ‘Virgin Brow Wax’ – for brows that have never seen a tweezer or the ‘Full Works including tint and reshape’, then the girls at Bam brows will wax, tweeze and trim your brows back into shape in no time.
Where: 23 Broadway Market, Retrouve Basement, London, E8 4PH
Contact: @bambrows
Got a little overzealous with your tweezers over lockdown or just interested in trying out microblading, Diamond blading or brow lamination then Suman London is the place to head to.
Where: 305 Brompton Road, 2nd Floor, SW3 2DY
Contact: @browsbysuman
Nails & Brows
In need of a brow transformation? Then opt for the ‘Brow Makeover’ service at Nails & Brows for a bespoke treatment that includes colour matching you to the products that suit you best. And once your brows have been preened to perfection you can just slide over for a mani pedi whilst you’re there. Try the ‘Kure Bazaar Organic Manicure’, a luxurious, organic mani designed to preserve and restore the vitality of nails and the health of your hands.
Where: 31 Berkeley Street Mayfair, London
Contact: @nailsandbrowsmayfair
NAILS
One of the hottest beauty spots in London and a firm favourite for fashion industry insiders. Ama Quashi founder and leading session stylist has fostered an atmosphere of inclusivity and good vibes. Choose from the free-form menu which features brands that are up to 90% natural, 10-free, vegan and cruelty free, great for those who want lux but organic treatments.
Where: 340 Coldharbour Lane
Contact: @amathesalon
Rainbow tie dye tips, dreamy multicoloured ombré, a neon fade mani or logo designs, whatever your imagination can dream of, Nuka Girls have mastered the art of nail design. Their studio opens on the 4th May so book via beauty stack now.
Where: Gravity Salon 144 Ladbroke Grove, London W10 5NEG
Contact: @nukanails