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 Hair & beauty products for Afro & Euro customers |
209 Uxbridge Road Ealing London, London W13 9AA United Kingdom +44 20 8579 9595 |
Whether you want a full-blown Afro or a fashionable bob, this is the place to come. AfroEuro Hair & Beauty does exactly what it says on the tin: offering expert hair and beauty products and cuts to both Afro-Caribbean and European customers. Popular high street brands as well as specialist manufactures like Aveda and Black Radiance are sold and staff are always on hand to make sure you get the lotion or potion to suit your needs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Fashionable hair fun |
1 Charlotte Street London, London W1T 1RB United Kingdom +44 20 7323 4679 http://www.andrewjose.com/ |
Nominated for several awards including Hairdresser of the Year, Andrew Jose's funky, fashionable salon attracts a mixed clientele. As Style Director to the Pantene Pro-V brand, you've probably seen Andrew Jose creations on the world's catwalks - oo why not let him turn you into a Kate or Naomi? Student discounts are available. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 American take of Ayurvedic beauty |
28-29 Marylebone High Street Marylebone London, London W1U 4PL United Kingdom +44 20 7224 3157 http://www.aveda.com/ |
Aveda's eco-friendly merchandise is perfect for pampering your stressed tresses and keeping your complexion radiant and glowing. Inspired by Ayurvedic traditions, Aveda's ingredients are organic and addictively fragrant. Shampoos and hair colouring treatments can be specially tailored for you. The shop has an air of tranquillity with an exotic aquarium, the superb Pont florist, and a David Adam hair salon inside. It also organises workshops on everything from herbal remedies to Feng Shui. The trendy staff are both informative and amiable. After completely restocking your bathroom cabinet and embarking on a new way of life, walk through to the Quiet Revolution Cafe for some wholly organic food and refreshments. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Turn heads after visiting this fab hair salon |
68 Berwick Street London, London W1F 8SY United Kingdom +44 20 7494 0426 |
The best hairdressers are impossible to book in London. Take the astronomically priced B:ZAR, for instance. Although smaller than its former incarnation on strip joint-heavy Great Windmill Street, its wooden floors, white waiting sofa, and funky staff all add to its hip appeal. Haircuts are around £30, even cheaper with student discounts. One thing though - the all-Japanese staff speak limited English. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Find yours |
250 King's Road Chelsea London, London SW3 5UE United Kingdom +44 20 7565 0333 |
Hidden away in a Victorian building near to Chelsea Town Hall, this beauty salon/spa has a stylish, Zen-like atmosphere. It's a bit tricky to find, so look carefully, but it's worth the search. Relax with a comprehensive range of treatments, from the ubiquitous (aromatherapy, manual lymphatic drainage) and trendy (colonic irrigation) to the vital (weight control, counselling, make-up) and the New Age (energy healing). Review © 2007, Wcities |
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The sharpest cut |
252 Portobello Road Notting Hill London, London W11 1LL United Kingdom +44 20 7727 7068 |
Base Cuts is the anti-salon. It's sharp. It's loud. It's not where you would bring your gran for a blue rinse. And anyone walking down Portobello Road can ogle at you while you get the chop. But the hairdressers are skilled at what the shop name suggests - simple, base cuts at excellent prices. A perfect spot for the starving student and the up-and-coming clubber. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Relaxing and styling in luxury |
4 Regent Street London W1B 5EA United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7292 0300 http://www.bloww.com/ info@bloww.com |
Spread over two storeys, Bloww Spa has tastefully done interiors. The place looks inviting with a lobby where you can buy light lunches or soft drinks. Relaxing therapies are conducted in different rooms, designed especially for each of them, to maximize the soothing effects of the treatments. Besides regular hair care and skin care treatments, you can have your hair done by experienced hair stylists. Ask for a special consultation with Paul Meritt, renowned hair stylist and director of the spa. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Designer nails |
5 Pond Place Chelsea London, London SW3 6QR United Kingdom +44 20 7225 3889 http://www.chelseanailstudio.com/ |
Way before all those nail bars cropped up, well-groomed Chelsea girls and their mums had their nails done at this cosy salon. A manicure should be a leisurely experience, and it's nice knowing your manicurist personally, so those not into the whole nail bar thing should head here for either simple, clean nails or outrageous, designer talons. Pedicures also available downstairs. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Day spa for the harried and hurried |
5 Kensington High Street Kensington London, London W8 5NP United Kingdom +44 20 7938 4800 http://www.cobella.co.uk/ info@cobella.co.uk |
This "Day Spa" takes into consideration your hectic schedule and your need for fun. Instead of taking a week's holiday to hole yourself up in a spa in the middle of nowhere, take a half-day off to enjoy spa therapies here. Their mantra reads: "Heal your soul. Cleanse your spirit. Relax your mind. Achieve peace. Improve your body. Give yourself a break, a treat, a chance, a day, a week, an hour at Akqa - and find the true you." How can you argue with that? Massages, facials, hairdressing, and complementary treatments (including an oxygen bar) are available for both sexes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Friendly & Knowledgeable |
53 Endell Street London WC2H 9AJ United Kingdom +44 207 836 8883 http://www.colournation.com covent@colournation.com |
With free, no obligation consultations, ColourNation London Hairdressers aims to give exactly the kind of cut and color desired by the client. Services include colour, cuts, straightening, and extensions. Experts in the colouring process, they can provide any colouring service requested. Their hair-straightening technique, unlike many others, works with coloured and highlighted hair. ColourNation prides itself on its relaxed and friendly atmosphere where stylists listen to and work with the client. Stylists come in a range of different levels and prices range accordingly. Appointments can be made online 24 hours a day. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Kids' Store |
181 Kings Road Chelsea London, London SW3 5EB United Kingdom +44 20 7349 5800 http://www.daisyandtom.com/sto... chelsea@daisyandtom.com |
Finally Chelsea kids get a mecca of conspicuous consumerism to call their own. From the founder of Waterstone's comes a fun shopping experience for children in their single digits. Find not only toys, games and clothes here, but also a carousel, hairdressing salon and a very well stocked book department - this is a department store for children which will undoubtedly capture the hearts of many parents too. Akin to a Harvey Nichols - check out labels like Gant, Polo, Kenzo and Kent & Carey in the first floor clothing and shoes section. Regular events and activities are held, so you could make a visit here a weekly event. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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King of colouring |
58-60 George Street Marylebone London, London W1 7ET United Kingdom +44 20 7486 9661 http://www.daniel-galvin.co.uk danielgalvin@btinternet.com |
Daniel Galvin is renowned the world over for his pioneering hair colouring. If you want highlights, it will cost you around £130 for a stylist to do your hair but if you want the man himself, be prepared to part with £300. You'll be in good company though - Nicole Kidman maintains her red locks here and Madonna, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Richard Gere are some of Galvin's other star clients. He's also behind a range of home care and colouring products so you can have a bit of that Galvin magic even if you decide to skip the salon and its steep prices. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Fraser favourite |
224-244 Regent Street London, London W1A 1DB United Kingdom +44 870 160 7262 http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk... regentst@hof.co.uk |
Despite being occasionally overlooked among the other illustrious West End stores, D&J is in fact a highly-esteemed major league player in department shopping. Contemporary styles for the younger woman make up the ground floor with brands such as Gas and DKNY Jeans, while more classic designs from the likes of Jasper Conran, Ronit Zilkha and Nicole Farhi are attractively displayed on the first floor. The alluringly impressive perfumery and cosmetics department includes a Clarins beauty salon and a men's grooming studio on the lower ground floor, alongside a very fine menswear department featuring classic brands and designer concessions. Choice homeware can be found at the summit of this monument to shopping, including hand-crafted items and furniture made by burgeoning designers in the Prince's Trust Scheme. Retaining a respectful calmness in an area otherwise besieged by frantic crowds of shoppers, D&J is a tastefully refined department store, expensive but wholly unpretentious. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Top-to-toe beauty treatments |
29 Davies Street Mayfair London, London W1Y 4LW United Kingdom +44 870 787 6626 http://www.reddoorspas.com/ red.doorspa@btconnect.com |
Come to be preened and pampered to your heart's content at Elizabeth Arden Red Door. With so many treatments to choose from, you're bound to find one that's just right for you. From reflexology and aromatherapy, to cellulite and stretch mark control, there are therapies to indulge any part of your body, as well as your mind. If you really want to wrap yourself in luxury, however, you need to book a Visible Difference Day. Just sit back, relax and enjoy the endless attention lavished upon you. For anyone with wedding nerves, there are special bridal packages available Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Get pampered |
263 King's Road Chelsea London, London SW3 5EL United Kingdom +44 20 7823 3105 |
This boho-style beauty salon/hairdressers has charmingly shabby wooden floors, high ceilings and is casual, friendly and comprehensive. Haircuts for men and women start at £30 for a cut and blow-dry. Beauty treatments (only for women) include the usual: manicures, facials, massages, anti-cellulite treatments, anti-ageing treatments, waxing, electrolysis and eyebrow/eyelash tinting. Be sure to book well in advance as the salon is quite small and gets booked up easily. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hair and fish? You must be joking... |
30 D'arblay Street Soho London, London W1F 8E United Kingdom +44 20 7494 2398 / +44 20 7734 6368 http://www.fishweb.co.uk/ info@fishweb.co.uk |
Its name may be a bit of a put-off, but Fish Hairdressing Company was actually formerly a fishmonger's. Now, men and women alike come from miles to get professional-looking cuts and colors at middle-of-the-road Soho prices. It is typically very busy so book ahead. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Be pampered! |
119 Long Acre Covent Garden London, London WC2E 9PB United Kingdom +44 20 7836 1007 http://www.garden.co.uk/ sales@garden.co.uk |
Bronzing treatments, facials, exfoliating treatments, pedicures, waxing...you name it they do it! Clarins Studio will pamper you with massages from the Clarins Paris method and beautify you with body treatments using Clarins products, of course. Expect to pay around £30 for most of the treatments - go on, spoil yourself! The Continental-style pharmacy stocks department store and drugstore cosmetics and beauty/bath products. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Barbers and perfumers |
9 Curzon Street London, London W1J 5HQ United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7499 1850 http://www.trumpers.com/ enquiries@trumpers.com |
Established in 1875, this salon and perfume shop is named after its founder George Trumper, and reserves its services exclusively for men. So if you have a hot date with the lady of your dreams and want a look to match her charm, walk into Geo's and let the experts do their job—there is an array of hair styles, manicures, pedicures and facials available. And with the right kind of perfume to suit the occasion—the shop sells a wide variety of them too—you won't have to think twice before stepping up for a cheek-to-cheek dance with your date. Game for a fragrant experience? Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Notting Hill's short hair specialists |
146 Queensway Bayswater London, London W2 6LY United Kingdom +44 20 7243 0572 |
Smart and cost-conscious Notting Hill billies give the area's trendy, overpriced salons a miss and come to George to get their hair done. There are very few places in London where you can get haircuts at reasonable prices - this is one of them. George's stylists do a particularly good jobs on short hair. There's also a range of Decleor treatments and facials as well as waxing services, sunbeds and shower facilities. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Let them Groom you |
49 Beauchamp Place London, London SW3 INY United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7581 1248 http://www.groomlondon.com/ info@groomlondon.com |
Feeling frazzled, dazed and more than a little bit frumpy? Head to Groom in Knightsbridge, for some intensive head to toe therapy...the beautification kind that is! Offering numerous treatments that are just an hour or half an hour long, Groom is perfect for those who are in dire need of some pampering and don't have hours to spare. Treatments like the Skin Blitz Hour (microdermabrasion facial, brow tidy, foot doctor), Urban Renewal Hour (oxygen facial, brow tidy, deluxe pedicure), Marvelous Minis 1/2 Hr (mini manicure and pedicure) and many, many more are available. The treatments are offered for both men and women. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Comprehensive complementary therapy haven |
182-184 Kensington Church Street London, London W8 United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7221 2266 |
This hip Notting Hill complementary therapy haven offers almost any treatment you can think of in relaxing and posh surroundings - there's even an Aveda store within the salon. The basic treatments always available include a variety of massage, facials, peels, aromatherapy, cellulite treatments, and a beauty spa using Aveda products. Other services on offer include manual lymphatic drainage, acupuncture and hypnotherapy. The NAET allergy testing is very popular. The best way to start is to see the "Gatekeeper", a doctor who will highlight the most appropriate treatments for you. This session lasts for about 15 minutes and is free. Also ask about personal training gym, detox programs, private yoga instruction classes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Creative chain |
61-62 Eastcastle Street London, London W1W 8NQ United Kingdom +44 20 7580 1030 / +44 20 7580 1911 http://www.aland.co.uk/ enquiries@aland.co.uk |
Alan D salons are amongst the best quality and highest regarded in the UK. And while not quiet as famous as contemporaries such as Charles Worthington or Nicky Clarke, with shows in Indonesia and hair experts from all around the world plying their trade here, their creative, wearable styles are second to none. What's more, if you want their expert advice, but can't afford the final cut, consultations are available free of charge. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Piercing Gaze |
8-10 Neal's Yard London WC2 H9DP United Kingdom +44 20 7497 0776 http://www.hairbyfairy.com/ contacts@hairbyfairy.com |
Smack in the middle of one of the most lively neighborhoods, in this cute little courtyard, is a great piercing studio - forget any images of dark alleyways or grungy studios. Like all legal tattoo and piercing studios, this studio is Health and Authority registered. Its priorities are professionalism and hospital grade sterilization equipment, and it offers a selection of high quality 316L surgical steel, titanium, niobium 18ct gold and silver. Hygiene and aftercare services are also available. There is also an inexpensive hair salon which amongst other things does hair extensions. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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A great beauty escape |
305 Brompton Road Knightsbridge London, London SW3 2DY United Kingdom +44 20 7581 5211 |
At this hair and beauty salon, you're sure to be pampered from head to toe. Follow your stylish new haircut with a well-deserved pedicure or manicure or if that doesn't sound enticing, try one of Hari's luxurious body treatments. Waxing, facials and a special cellulite treatment are just a few of the many beauty treats in store for you. Be sure to ask about Hari's specially made beauty products from France - they'll make you feel like a princess. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tattoos and piercing for the stylish |
144 St. John Street Clerkenwell London, London EC1V 4AU United Kingdom +44 20 7253 5085 http://www.into-you.co.uk info@into-you.co.uk |
Eschewing the traditional bikers and rockers image of body art salons, Into You is a refreshingly clean and fashionable establishment that has earned a reputation as one of London's premier sites for body piercing and tattoos. Owners Alex Binnie and 'Curly' are well known body artists, so whether you want a 'flash' tattoo (one transferred from a look book), a custom tattoo or a piercing, you'll be in safe hands. If the thought of having an inked needle repeatedly stab your skin makes you wince, you might just want to peruse some of the stunning, hand-made silver jewellery instead. You wimp. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Help for hair |
20 James Street London, London W1M 5HN United Kingdom +44 20 7629 6487 http://www.jflazartigue.com/ expert@jflazartigue.com |
Transform your barnet from a scruffy birds nest to the perfect beehive with the help of this French hair-care specialist. A wide range of specialist products and treatments are on offer, including pre-shampoo cream with shea butter, for dry hair; residue-free styling waxes; and even liposome hair energiser, to tempt back those retreating follicles. There's also a wide selection of quality brushes and colours. And, if you're still stuck then the in-store clinic is ready to dispense expert help and advice on looking after your hair. A mail order catalogue is available and there are JF Lazartique concessions in Harrods and Selfridges. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Only for the elite |
4 Aldford Street London, London W1Y 5PU United Kingdom +44 20 7491 0840 http://www.johnfrieda.com/ |
When the hairdresser gives you a bowl of fresh-fruit salad in the morning, you know the haircut's going to be expensive. Not that you could just wonder into is hyper-exclusive salon anyhow - the waiting list is nearly as long as the celebrity clients list. John Frieda salons offer professional and upmarket services to an elite clientele, and are generally regarded as among the best in the world. The cutting and styling goes way beyond your local Sweeny Todds, and each of the hairdressers has their own unique style and excels in a particular area. Salons are also at 75 New Cavendish Street and Claridge's, Brook Street. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Feel good, be tranquil, live well |
142 Notting Hill Gate Notting Hill London, London W11 3QG United Kingdom +44 20 7229 4141 |
In an ever-increasing sea of beauty salons and alternative health centres, Joy Weston remains one of the friendliest and best value for money. The entrance is informal, with a range of E'spa products and various cosmetics displayed as well as the nail bar in full view (yes, they've had a nail bar since the beginning, way before the onslaught of nail bars in London). The menu of treatments is broad and includes massage, lymphatic drainage, facials, non-surgical face lifts, hair removal, algae wraps. They are all wonderful and fairly affordable. Multi-treatment packages are also available. After your session, you can spend as much time as you want sipping complimentary herbal teas in the relaxation room. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hairy business |
14-16 Lancer Square Off Kensington Church Street London, London W8 4EP United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7937 2411 |
Get de-fuzzed and other beauty treatments at this newly-opened salon. Owner and hairdresser Vaghela is well-known for her deft fingers and painless hair removal techniques. With her equally competent daughter beside her, she swiftly transforms frumpy and dowdy locks into shining masses of silk. Her face treatments are not to be scoffed at either. It's no wonder that she's as popular with the crème de la crème of society as with the common horde. So, go on ladies; get treated and show off! Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Inner and outer beauty |
15 Edge Street Notting Hill London W8 7PN United Kingdom +44 20 7221 4602 http://www.thelifecentre.org info@thelifecentre.org |
A hidden celebrity New Age hang-out off Kensington Church Street. You can have the usual beauty treatments alongside more New Age ones like biodynamic massage, manual lymphatic drainage, metamorphic technique, Tibetan massage and healing. The small studio offers a range of drop-in yoga classes as well as pilates, tai chi and pre/post-natal classes - but arrive early, as they are extremely popular and there is also a waiting list for some of the classes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Float your sorrows and your stress away |
7 Clapham Common Southside Clapham London, London SW4 7AA United Kingdom +44 20 7720 4952 http://www.londonfloatcentre.com |
If you don't know what a flotation tank is, think of it as a big bathtub. Due to the high percentage of salts and minerals in the water, your body just floats. The water is filtered after each visit, and the dark rooms are calming, not claustrophobic. So slip into your bathing suit, get in and float for around an hour. You'll be so relaxed that when you come to, you'll be flabbergasted to see that your time is up. An hour here is equivalent to about four hours of sleep. After a session, you may experience some psychological and physical release; for example, you may feel twitchy or just extremely mellow. Discounts available for multiple-floats, and apparently the optimum number is three. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Ayurvedic spa |
24 Linhope Street Marylebone London, London NW1 6HT United Kingdom +44 20 7402 3451 http://www.maharishiayurveda.c... mail@tm-london.org.uk |
This centre specialises in treatments that follow in the ancient Hindu medical tradition of Ayurveda (the science of life), which sanctions natural preventive cures for the mind and body. The Panchakarma treatment has got to be the ultimate detox and de-stressing treatment. It consists of a full body massage, herbal steam, herbal enemas and other treatments prescribed in your pre-session consultation. If this does not cleanse your body and relax your mind, nothing else will. If you not ready for a complete detox, then perhaps the relaxing One Day Wonder treatment will suit you better. The treatment, which involves a massage by two therapists and a forehead oil bath, lasts for about two hours and costs £130. The centre also sells Ayurvedic products and conducts Transcendental Meditation courses. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Salon of the stars |
130 Mount Street Mayfair London, London W1K 3NY United Kingdom +44 20 7491 4700 http://www.nickyclarke.com info@nickyclarke.com |
Nicky Clarke is the most celebrated hairdresser in Britain today and has created beautiful bouffants for countless celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Sophie Dahl and Yasmin le Bon. As well as the chance for a bit of star spotting, you're also likely to see stylists dashing off to fashion shows, shoots for magazines and pop videos and even television and film sessions. No wonder its now been added to the list of landmarks pointed out by guides on London tour buses. A cut and finish starts at £45 and goes up to £200 and the salon offers free consultations. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Hair care gurus at work |
243 Westbourne Grove Notting Hill London, London W11 2SE United Kingdom +44 20 7243 0939 |
Haircuts, highlights, vegetable colours and hair and scalp treatments are the specialties of the house at Parsons Skott. But don't just come to this bright and jaunty salon to have your hair cut, coloured or treated, come to get an education in hair care and styling. The Parsons Skott team is happy to dispense free advice on the best cut, colour, treatment or product. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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For the follicly challenged! |
54 Green Street London, London W1K 6RU United Kingdom +44 (0)207 629 4004 http://www.philipkingsley.co.uk/ sales@philipkingsley.co.uk |
Clients of Philip Kingsley don't just visit for dandruff or hairloss treatments; those interested in keeping their manes healthy and shining are also regulars. Why, you can drop by simply to find out why you're having so many bad hair days of late. The tricological clinic helps get to the root cause of all hair problems, monitoring diets and even advising blood tests on occasion. You can get your hair styled here too, with special Kingsley products, or get nutritional advice. Call for great-looking, healthy hair today! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Blissful old fashioned spa |
Porchester Centre Queensway London, London W2 5HS United Kingdom +44 20 7792 2919 http://www.westminster.gov.uk/... |
This beautiful 1920s art deco spa is an old fashioned oasis of calm. Unlike most of London's new spas, there are no trendy touches, in fact, most of the period details - green and white tiles, high ceilings and original fixtures - have been left untouched. Try the Moroccan glove full body scrub - your skin will be as soft as a baby's after a session on the marble slab tables. The usual range of beauty and body treatments are available and are generally better value for money than most spas. Relax and cleanse your body of its impurities in the Turkish saunas and Russian steam rooms. There's also a cold plunge pool, spa bath and sauna, swimming pool, showers (with all-over hoses) and a large relaxation area. The day spa fee includes unlimited access to these facilities, but treatments are extra. It's all absolute bliss. The spa has special hours for women only, men only and mixed clientele, so call to ask for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Grooming for men |
60 Brook Street London, London W1K 5DU United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7409 2001 http://www.the-refinery.com/ |
Who says only women need to look good? If you're a man and understand the need for being "refined", head here. Professionals at the Refinery will take care of the pimples on your back, unwanted hair, large pores and calloused feet. Your face and body are in expert hands once you enter this spa. So, stop waiting for your wedding day to arrive. You don't have to be a groom to start grooming yourself! Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Colour Me Beautiful |
82 Duke of York Square Sloane Square London SW3 4LY United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7730 1222 http://www.richardward.co.uk/ info@richardward.co.uk |
Famed for its excellent colourists and celebrity clientele, Richard Ward Hair and Beauty is a top quality salon. Treat yourself to a Thai manicure or a Lancôme facial - there is a Lancôme beauty spa on the premises, which offers a wide range of beauty therapies. For brides-to-be there is a "Prepare to be Beautiful" package, which lasts around five hours. This includes a variety of beauty treatments and you can also have a Lancôme make-over. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Send me to Heaven! |
12 Floral Street Covent Garden London, London WC2E 9DH United Kingdom +44 20 7420 5151 http://www.thesanctuary.co.uk/ info@thesanctuary.co.uk |
This day spa and fitness club for women offers a wide range of beauty treatments and facilities. Situated in the heart of Covent Garden, it is a perfect place to indulge after a hard day's shopping. The air is very humid and there is a very spectacular swimming pool to dive into or just swing over on a trapeze. Other highlights include a large gym and a dance studio. Treatments include Turkish Rasul, reflexology and massage. The Sanctuary's own shop sells products used in the spa, including brands such as Decleor, Guinot and Thalgo. They also sell their own range of bath and body products plus their own slippers, robes, CDs and tapes. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Retail haven |
Covent Garden London WC2 United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7693 6963 / +44 (0)20 7693 6999 http://www.sevendials.co.uk/ sevendials@frankpr.it |
For a unique shopping experience, head to Seven Dials—London's most fashionable retail destination. Located at the doorstep of Covent Garden, Seven Dials is an assorted mix of stylish boutiques, edgy street stores, cafes, bars, designer houses and hotels. Some of London's best theatrical venues add to the cultural quotient of the area. So whether you are looking to shop for designer outfits or vintage selections, or the latest in sportswear or accessories, or even getting your hair styled or catching a play, Seven Dials it is! Credit card acceptance varies by store. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Cuckoo for colour |
177A Edgware Road London, London W2 1ET United Kingdom +44 20 7723 2025 |
At Slick, it's less a question of whether to colour and more a question of what colour you'll be today. Amid a colourful salon with colourful stylists, clients have a free-form menu of options from hi-lights, low-lights, semi-permanent colour-baths, and colour slices. But for those who seek a simple cut or deep condition, Slick's cutting-edge stylists can deliver. The cut and style prices change, depending on whether you choose a junior stylist or a director. Products by KMS and Paul Smith are used on the premises and you can just walk in for a free consultation. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Tanning and beauty treatments |
19-21 Pavilion Road Knightsbridge London, London SW1X 0HD United Kingdom +44 20 7245 6677 http://www.thetanningshop.co.uk/ |
Appropriately named, the Tanning Shop is indeed the place to go for sunshine in London. Filled with strange space-like capsules that cheat nature to give you that sun-kissed glow, the Tanning Shop also offers low-cost beauty treatments, such as eyebrow shaping, massage, lymphatic drainage, facials and body wraps. Be sure to try the miracle "Arasys" slimming treatment - it supposedly helps you lose inches that normally would take you months to budge at a gym. With branches located across the city, you'll never be that far from (artificial) sunlight. Check your directory for the location nearest you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Not just any beauty parlor! |
137 Commercial Street Spitalfields London, London E1 6BJ United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7377 2737 http://www.taylortaylorlondon.... commercial_st@taylortaylorlondon.com |
If you are among those who consider magazines like Vogue their fashion bible, Taylor Taylor salon is a must-visit. Part of a reputed salon chain, this salon in Spitalfields has been beautifying London's fashionistas from head to toe. Manicures, pedicures, massages, aromatherapies, waxing and hair treatments are some of the luxe services offered here. The men need not feel left out, there are a host of treatments for them too. Those in need for some big-time pampering and have the cash to spare can opt for packages like the Taylor Taylor Tranquillity Pack and the Taylor Taylor Total Bliss, replete with food and cocktails offerings! Check the website for details. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Gung-Ho Hairstyles |
65 Beak Street London W1F 9SN United Kingdom +44 20 7439 0777 http://www.tommyguns.com |
Going Gung Ho about hairstyles? Well then just drop into Tommy Guns for that new look you've been yearning for. Tommy Guns is one of the top hairstylist brands on the London fashion scene, with two salons in the city. Whether its a change in hairstyle you desire or you just want to pick up a few hair products, this is the place to go. The best part of being here is the fact that you are literally pampered with comfort while getting yourself done up; you are served an assortment of drinks including cappuccinos, teas and even beer while you wait to catch a view of the new and improved you. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Award winners |
Unit 1a 28 Kensington Church Street London, London W8 4EP United Kingdom +44 20 7937 0030 http://www.toniandguy.co.uk/ |
If you want the kind of adventurous haircut normally only seen in magazines, Toni & Guy is the place for you. For the most up-to-the-minute styles, their stylists are the coolest around and often sport wild cuts themselves. Those just after a trim needn't be alarmed - this is one of the few places where the stylists actually seem to listen to what you want done. On the downside, the salons are often packed out with people, and it's quite pricey, though cost varies greatly with what you're having done. If you'd like a great cut but can't afford to come here, the Toni & Guy Academy is an option – you can get your hair cut for free by modelling for students. Branches everywhere – check online or in your local directory for your nearest. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Mark yourself |
30 Lower Marsh London, SE1 7RG United Kingdom +44 20 7928 1231 |
This friendly and, of course, Health Authority-registered studio offers both tattooing and body piercing, ranging from those dinky ankle roses to exotic designs. Andi Bone & Guests will sit down with you and discuss your ideas in a friendly environment - gone are the days of big scary bikers and dodgy shack-like studios. Custom work is a specialty, but no one will laugh at you if you only get a dainty butterfly on your hip. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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Miniature department store for pretty piglets |
34 Kings Road Chelsea London, London SW3 4UD United Kingdom +44 20 7259 9620 http://www.trotters.co.uk/ trotdirect@aol.com |
Rather like a smaller version of Daisy & Tom, this store offers books, games, clothing, shoes and a hairdressers, all of which are aimed at 0-11 year olds. The clothing is good old practical stuff - you won't find any miniature leather trousers here, though the odd Ralph Lauren or Kenzo outfit can be found. Kids will find the book and toy corner appealing, giving you some time to peruse the collections. Although there's no mail order service, you can supplement purchases by ordering from the web site. Review © 2007, Wcities |
 Cream of the Creative Crop |
91 Brick Lane London, London E1 6NB United Kingdom +44 (0)20 7770 6016 http://www.trumanbrewery.com/ estates@trumanbrewery.com |
This is where creativity begins in London. In The old Truman Brewery, some of the top retailers like Nike, Diesel and Sony work alongside some of the most respected fashion designers, architects, and recording studios in the business. Here, with over 200 stores at your disposal, you're able to shop, dine, and get a glimpse of some of the most cutting edge trends in one of the most central locations in London. If you decide to feel creative yourself, the Brewery also offers exhibition space, but book early as these spaces are highly sought after. Review © 2007, Wcities |
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