Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

54 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7HH

About us

Arcana is a Hair, Beauty & Specialist Treatment Centre for Men, Women and Children based in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes.
Established in 2003 Arcana is a family run business that has spent a decade achieving ‘5 star-rated’ industry recognition, government recognised employer status (Top 100 UK, 2013) and multiple awards in hair, beauty and customer services.
Open 7 days a week including late nights midweek (mon-thurs) until 9pm, with unlimited free parking right outside and an eclectic mix of 32 hair and beauty professionals to choose from; what’s not to love?
Our comprehensive list of services and products makes Arcana a ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything appearance-enhancing and stress-relieving!.

HAIRDRESSING PROVISION
✔ Hair cutting- men women & children, basic trim to complete restyle
✔ Styling- blow dries, curling, straightening, setting (traditional and modern) and updo's
✔ Colour- basic root touch ups, full tints, foils, creative colour and colour corrections
✔ Texture services- perms and permanent straightening/anti frizz treatment
✔ Hair Extensions (Balmain individual bonds)
✔ Barbering – Daily ‘Drop In Session’, traditional cut throat razoring
✔ Conditioning Treatments- scalp and hair including relaxing spa steam towel massage
✔ Academy Session for our trainees -model prices
✔ Concessionary Rates for retired pensioners, discounts for students and key workers
✔ Lolly tree for children's rewards

BEAUTY PROVISION
✔ Holistic Treatments including Reflexology, Hot Stone, Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy & Deep Tissue massage
✔ Hair Removal; Waxing, Threading, Electrolysis and IPL Permanent hair Reduction
✔ Facials; Full Range of Dermalogica Treatments, Microdermabrasion and Non Surgical Dermalift Face Lifting/Firming Treatment, Complimentary Skin Consultations & Product Recommendation
✔ Nails; Manicure, Pedicure; Gel or Traditional (Jessica), Nail Art and Stamping
✔ Tanning; St Tropez Cream Method or Spray Tanning Systems
✔ Eye Area Enhancement; Eyelash Tinting, Eyelash Perming, Eyelash Extensions (temporary clusters and individually bonded semi permanent), HD Brows, Eyebrow Shaping & Tinting.
✔ Concessionary Discounts for retired pensioners on nails and facials
✔ Inch Loss Body Wraps
✔ Wedding Prep Services including Make Up
✔ Ear Piercing; First, Second, Third and Top Hole ear piercing available
✔ Prom Prep Packages
✔ Spa Days

✔ Pamper Packages
✔ Loyalty points
✔ Recommend a friend scheme
✔ Free text message reminder service
✔ Online booking
✔ Award winning service and team

We use, recommend and sell the following brands: Matrix | Biolage | Paul Mitchell | Tigi | GHD | Tangle Teaser | SleepIn Rollers | Balmain | Dermalogica | Jessica | St Tropez | Nouveau | HD Brows | Australian BodyCare | Universal Contour | Sterex

50% OFF for your FIRST VISIT presenting ‘www.arcanasalon.co.uk/matesrates’ coupon
*Not valid on Hair Extensions, Colour Correction Services or Retail **Please mention offer at time of booking ***Clients whose last visit was over 18 months ago will be treated as new for the purpose of this promotion.

Arcana
Hair, Beauty & Specialist Treatment Centre
54 Egerton gate
Shenley Brook End
Milton Keynes
MK5 7HH
Tel: 01908 505515

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http://www.arcanasalon.co.uk

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Opening hours

Monday 9am-9pm
Tuesday 9am-9pm
Wednesday 9am-9pm
Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Sunday 11am-4pm

Reviews

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festive nails

Jo
24th Dec 2015
5.0

Lovely time having a gel manicure this morning. Nice to have an hour of me time with your fab beautician (sorry I'm rubbish with names) making me look a little more festive.

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Thank you

Kelly Hathaway
24th Dec 2015
5.0

After not coming to the salon for a few years I can say the service is still as good as when it first opened the girls are just amazing. Thank-you jade for the amazing cut my hair feels so good and I promise I will take on bored what you said

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Hair by Jane

Wendy Black
22nd Dec 2015
5.0

Fantastic service as always

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Hair appointment stef 22.12.15

Anonymous
22nd Dec 2015
5.0

Great good very friendly and exactly what I needed. Thanks to all have a great Christmas

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Arcana

FiW
19th Dec 2015
4.0

Good service. No long wait for appointment.

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Hair cut

Sally Alaghbar
19th Dec 2015
5.0

Kelly did a brilliant job with my hair! The layers look very nice and the length is great!

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Hair and nails

Debs Tappin
17th Dec 2015
4.0

Arcana nails looking fab - love the Red Glittet and snowflakes
Thank you Dawn
Also happy with my hair thank you to Sammie's stand in

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Absolutely brilliant

Katel
16th Dec 2015
5.0

First visit today and wow loved it. My stylist must be a miracle worker. Thank you

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Friendly staff

Angy
14th Dec 2015
5.0

Always feel welcome and pampered with massage chair and head massage. Excellent service as usual.

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Party hair and eyebrows!!

Anonymous
14th Dec 2015
5.0

Online booking worked a treat - even in my frantic panic at midnight this night before! Thank you!
Then the usual, professional, welcome and service upon arrival.
High expectations are always met at Arcana - thank you!

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Love my hair

Anonymous
12th Dec 2015
5.0

Always enjoy my visits to Arcana wonderful customer care and staff very friendly

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Perm

Anonymous
10th Dec 2015
5.0

This hairdressers is excellent, you are made to feel welcome, staff are friendly and polite, Mandy who does my hair is great, she always cuts and perms my hair to a high standard.

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Fantastic

Anonymous
9th Dec 2015
5.0

Great value great service - lovely staff!

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Excellent experience

Anonymous
5th Dec 2015
4.5

Had a excellent experience today withstand and Leigh look forward to the future transformations xp

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Fabulous Steph!

Sally Guest
1st Dec 2015
5.0

What a brilliant experience I had during my hair session with Steph, she listened to my many many questions & concerns about my very new short haircut, offered lots of advice & suggestions & did a brilliant cut that I love & can recreate myself at home! The salon had its usual happy, inviting & vibrant atmosphere & I won't hesitate to recommend to others for the future.

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Excellent service

Naomi
30th Nov 2015
5.0

Yet again another good trip to Arcana, Sammie my stylist has done a great job really pleased with the cut and colour,my whole family come here and we're very happy, even better on a Monday with 25% off however disappointed Sammie not included in the offer for next year so will work out expensive ????

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Cut & style by Rachel

Hayley
29th Nov 2015
5.0

Excellent service and very happy with the result!! Loved talking about the optismooth straightening and as long as the tests on my hair strand are okay I will be booking that in!

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so happy!

lindsay
28th Nov 2015
5.0

Came in to see Sarah today for a restyle and colour and she was fantastic! I felt like she really understood the look I wanted, and I am really pleased with the end result! Thank you again xx

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Eye brows & hair cut

Anonymous
26th Nov 2015
5.0

Always a pleasant experience at arcana, very happy with how Leigh has been shaping my eyebrows and Ashley did a fab job with my haircut, thank you :-)

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KELLY REVIEW

Anonymous
24th Nov 2015
5.0

Yet again another fantastic service by Arcana!!! I said to Kelly I fancied a change and no sooner said than done!! Love it!!

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Not thrilled

Pam
23rd Nov 2015
4.5

I've been going to Arcana for around 12 or 13 years now, and my entire family has our haircuts there. I have long curly hair and as such always ask for a senior stylist to cut my hair, as it can be hard to get it right. I asked the hairdresser to give me a trim, but to keep my layers. I asked her to take off as little as she can get away with - those exact words. I've lost about 5 inches off the length, and even more off the layers. My hair fell way below my bra strap, and now I can't even plait it, because the layers are so short. There's no graduation in the layers on the right side of my face, there's just a wedge, a huge step. I've been delaying posting this review because I've never left a bad review, least of all for Arcana, where I've always had a great experience up to now. But I am absolutely heartbroken with this hair cut. It's taken me years to get my hair the length I wanted, and she has literally taken over a year's growth off in one go. I hate it. I will score

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Hi Pam, Im so so sorry that you have had such a disappointing visit, frankly I'm shocked that any of the team (particularly a senior stylist rather than a graduate) could have misinterpreted those instructions and taken a whopping 5" off when you asked for just a trim- upset that you left without us knowing that had happened, and even more disappointed that despite so many years of regular custom you didn't feel able to approach us directly regarding the situation- Im so sorry. Due to the apparent gap between your visit and the review I'm having trouble identifying your appointment, and therefore the stylist, to investigate this for you- would you be able to pop your details across in an email for me: [email protected] so that I can speak to all involved? I'm sure we can improve the styling for you, with the bulkiness you mentioned, lets get you in, ASAP and see what we can sort for you? Debbie x

Hair Up for Ball

Anonymous
22nd Nov 2015
4.0

Really happy with my up do... She did a wonderful job!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks for the review- we hope you had a wonderful evening xx

new bob hairstyle

Anonymous
22nd Nov 2015
5.0

In October Sammie from Arcana cut my hair into a bob. My hair was quite long before and I was looking for a new look. I wanted a long bob hairstyle as I didn'twant my my hair too short. We discussed the length and cut and I was very happy with the end result. Sammie was very friendly and professional throughout. She took her time when cutting my hair and made me feel valued. I will be visiting Arcana again :-)

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Well done Sammie- thank you for a lovely review and we look forward to welcoming you on your next visit with sammie x

Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
20th Nov 2015
5.0

As usual a lovely visit to Arcana what a fab place, so welcoming and my hair also looks lush

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you so much x

Cut and blow dry

Anonymous
20th Nov 2015
5.0

As usual a lovely visit to Arcana what a fab place, so welcoming and my hair also looks lush

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hair colour.

Anonymous
17th Nov 2015
5.0

I've always had a lovely experience with Ashley.
Have my hair done every week, everyone is so friendly.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

thank you so much for you loyal custom!
and well done Ashley x

Great!

Anonymous
16th Nov 2015
5.0

Really lovely...had half a head of highlights and a cut.
All great lovely ladies and my hubby loved it!
Thank you x

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

I'm impressed that you have a husband who notices! he's a keeper :0)
thank you for the lovely review- we look forward to seeing you again soon x

Hair colour

Anonymous
16th Nov 2015
5.0

Hair coloured and styled by Kelly
Loved it

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

well done kelly! thanks for the great feedback xx

Always a pleasure

Anonymous
15th Nov 2015
5.0

I always look forward to my visits and this one was no different , quality , professional friendly service . Unlike most places ur stylist will listen to u and work with urself to ensure best possible style, colour , and lovely goodies to keep ur hair looking great and feeling wonderful :) recommend a trip .

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

what a wonderful review for the team, thank you so much for giving us such lovely comment, they really are appreciated xx

great salon

Caro Hewitt
14th Nov 2015
5.0

Lovely place - friendly staff, great haircuts, decent prices. Head massages and back massages during hair-washing - bliss!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

thanks so much for taking the time to leave some lovely feedback- much appreciated. and great to hear our wash basins are proving popular! xx

Hair

Cheryl A
14th Nov 2015
5.0

Thank you so much for today an unexpected treat for myself only coming to book an appointment and being fitted in on the spot.
Good advice, good reception, lovely ladies and gents.
I will be back for my hair colour and low lights soon

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Cut and Blowdry with Jade

Anonymous
11th Nov 2015
5.0

As always Jade has done a superb job, it is a real pleasure to come into Arcana and have my hair cut by Jade!

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Evening Hair cut

Anonymous
10th Nov 2015
4.5

Arcana is my local salon and is always a brilliant service with friendly, smart and talented hairstylists. Anything from hair to beauty treatments. Would definitely recommend.

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Great cut as always!

Anonymous
7th Nov 2015
5.0

I have been visiting thus salon for 10 yrs now and even though I don't choose the same hairdresser every time I always get a first class service. The girls are always friendly, they listen to your wishes and they have always done a great job. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

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New style

Susy Sheridan
5th Nov 2015
5.0

Decided on a new hairstyle, fed up with my old style so went to see Sammie tonight and told her what I wanted. Washed, cut and dried and my hairstyle looks amazing!! I'm so glad that I decided to change my style because it's perfect! Thanks Sammie x

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Awesome as always!

Heidi Abela
2nd Nov 2015
5.0

Lovely colour, lovely finish, lovely people and a lovely price! Thank you! xx

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Anonymous
31st Oct 2015
5.0

Had a colour and blow dry with Ashley today. Really love the colour which compliments my recent new style!
Thanks Ashley :-)

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Anonymous
31st Oct 2015
5.0

Had a colour and blow dry with Ashley today. Really love the colour which compliments my recent new style!
Thanks Ashley :-)

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Hair experience

Anonymous
21st Oct 2015
4.0

Very pleased with service and final look. I've booked to go back. Would recommend to friends

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Fantastic salon

JJMK
18th Oct 2015
5.0

I always have a great experience at Arcana. I can't recommend them enough. Whether it's hair or beauty, I've never had a bad experience. Today I had a consultation with my regular stylist who advised me about a colour change. I had highlighted hair that was dry and had been lightened by the sun a shade too much during the summer months. I had the colour done and left with shiny, healthy, soft hair that feels fantastic. Whilst I was there I also took advantage of a 20% sale on products & treated myself to a Dermalogica scrub. One happy client.

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Lip and Half leg wax - Leigh

Olivia Ebuné
18th Oct 2015
4.5

Leigh was amazing, made me feel very comfortable and was very easy to talk to. Very thorough and gave advice and tips for aftercare. Was the best experience I've had at the salon! I also purchased the tea tree aftercare that she recommended and she told me about the wax loyalty cards which was great too. Very happy customer!

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Anonymous
17th Oct 2015
5.0

Always a pleasure to come and have my hair done lovely girls and always make you feel special ????

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Anonymous
12th Oct 2015
5.0

I got my hair completely changed going brown with blonde highlights, Annie my hairdresser did an amazing job with my hair and made it look amazing! I'm so happy, thank you Annie!!

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So so happy

Vicmayberry
11th Oct 2015
5.0

Thank you so much for today Rachel, my apt wasn't rushed and I left feeling a millions times better. The advice you gave on caring for my hair was much appreciated :)

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Awesome hair cut!

Charly Andrews
10th Oct 2015
5.0

Came in today for a trim. After speaking with Kelly (I think) we discussed options. I wanted my hair to be healthy and wanted her opinion on the style I should go for. She helped me to work out what I wanted, was fair, explained what products would be good for me and then what she did to my hair was amazing. I love it! She said I may find I want even more off, and she might be right! I might be back soon! Thank you. I love my hair!

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Anonymous
8th Oct 2015
5.0

Sarah does my hair & my boys too. We are always very pleased when we go to Arcana we would definitely recommend Sarah. In fact all of the staff are lovely & very welcoming.

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Anonymous
8th Oct 2015
5.0

If you want to feel special ask to have your nails done. It works.

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Nails & hair

Anonymous
8th Oct 2015
5.0

If you want to feel special ask to have your nails done. It works.

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Hair cut, barber, and hair treatment

Anonymous
7th Oct 2015
5.0

Very very accommodating staffs, all are lovely and amazing, special mention to Lauren for lovely hair treatment that includes massage, to Sarah for my lovely hair trim, and for Julie (barber) who has done a fab job for my husband haircut,, ???? Highly recommend, i wish u can have a branch here in Kingston area????
Well done!! Can't wait to come back

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Re style

Anonymous
1st Oct 2015
5.0

The lady that re styled my hair today listened to my request and executed perfectly - I am very pleased with it - thank you

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