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RYS Hair and Beauty, Chelsea

Kenyan-born, Reshma Shah, who began her career working internationally as a buyer in children’s fashion found herself inspired by Asia’s exquisite level of customer service. Frustrated not to be able to find a convenient equivalent on home shores, Reshma took … Read more →

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Iris Avenue

The Blurb

In the centre of Bloomsbury, is a beauty salon like no other. Opulently decorated, Iris Avenue, shuns the ‘clinical-dentist-chic’ so often associated with beauty treatments and instead embraces maximalism. With its relaxed cafe-style seating upholstered in peacock velvet, … Read more →

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Urban Retreat

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“Acknowledged by many as the ultimate hair, beauty and spa destination, Urban Retreat is a wellness paradise with a range of luxury treatments and services, as well as premium retail products from the world’s finest beauty houses. With … Read more →

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blush + blow
'The rear, kitted out with the comfiest-looking armchairs, made me lust after a manicure'

Blush + Blow

The blurb

Blush + Blow started out as a seed of an idea in the mind of make-up artist, beauty blogger and entrepreneur Bridget O’Keeffe. Aiming to combine her skills and fuse her background in beauty with her mantra ‘blow … Read more →

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'My whole face looked smoother, younger, uplifted'

Ruuby

The blurb

‘Ruuby, London’s beauty bookings app, is available to download. In just a couple of taps, women can make beauty appointments either at home or at one of London’s best salons. It’s like a little black book of beauty—perfect … Read more →

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'They made me feel totally at home in my home, and not like I had to entertain or play host at all'

Prettly

The blurb

Prettly is a website that helps you find and book beauty professionals for treatments to be enjoyed in the comfort of your own chosen location—be it your home, office, hotel room, wherever you like! Currently, Prettly offers manicure, … Read more →

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'Two walls of windows shed plenty of light on the tall bar-style tables and chairs'

Hunky Dory manicure at London Grace

The blurb:

London Grace is a new sort of nail bar—one that’s actually a bar bar as well, open late in the evenings so you can head there after work to meet friends for catch-up drinks, nibbles and nail upkeep, … Read more →

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'Remi gently buffed away the dead skin with a blend of sunflower seed oil and milled walnut shell'

Essie Spa Pedi at HARI’s

The blurb:

Hair salon HARI’s offers a number of manicures and pedicures to preen, polish and pamper hands and feet. Many of the hair salon regulars save time by getting their nails ship-shape during their hair appointment.

Now, customers are … Read more →

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MYZ beauty boutique
'Owner Maryam pours you a drink while her cuddly pooch greets you like an old friend'

14-day manicure at MYZ Beauty Boutique and Spa

The blurb:

MYZ Beauty Boutique and Spa in Notting Hill is the latest addition to West London’s luxury beauty and wellbeing scene. Founded by Maryam Zandi, a former fashion buyer, the neighbourhood spa has seen Sienna Miller, Lindsay Lohan and … Read more →

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'Two weeks on, my manicure and pedicure are still going strong'

Mani, pedi and tanning at Glow West, Queen’s Park

The blurb:

‘Glow West is the daring new venture into the glamorous land of beauty and nails by Lisa Horan, a former music management entrepreneur. Having dedicated 25 years to the music industry, Glow West sees Lisa return to the … Read more →

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