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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Cut and blow dry with Ellie

Claire Baker
22nd Oct 2019
5.0
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Ellie was on time, polite and pleasant. She did a good job and took good care of me as her client.

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Fantastic

Julie O'Reilly
17th Oct 2019
5.0
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This is a great salon with a friendly and welcoming atmosphere. I had the pleasure of having my hair done by Emma who was super professional but also chatty. My colour took longer than expected but Emma continued to take care and attention and did not make me feel like I had put her out in any way or that she was in a rush to get it done despite her staying an hour after her shift had ended! I can't recommend them enough! Thank you so much!

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Regan Prichard
15th Oct 2019
2.0
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No hair wash even though when I booked I requested my hair be washed first and was told it was included in the cost as it is every time I get my hair cut here. My hair is extremely frizzy/curly yet was cut dry, never had this before, no products used on my hair, left the salon with very big, frizzy hair feeling horrible, didn’t help that the I was asked to go draw cash to pay after waiting 10 minutes for the card machine to connect, asked for a receipt to be told they couldn’t give me one. Not offered a tea/coffee at anytime. Came home upset and had to wash my hair to be able to tame the frizzy and put serum in!

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wash and blow dry

Jasmine Pepin
12th Oct 2019
5.0
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as always a very good job by elliegh everyone is always warming amd welcoming

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Wash & blow dry

Monica Grainger
10th Oct 2019
5.0
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Great service from Emma, she’s always pleasant and takes her time to make my hair feel wonderful - very satisfied customer

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Excellent hair cut

Anne Coleman
9th Oct 2019
5.0
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Really pleased with my cut and blow dry

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Much needed hair appt

Bridget Elmer
8th Oct 2019
5.0
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Have been really not myself lately so having my hair done with Jade was the tonic I needed, so happy with my hair, and lovely chatting with Jade.thankyou Jade

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Superb

Alex Makel
3rd Oct 2019
5.0
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Great service from all involved. Would highly recommend.

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Facial and Nails

Helen Spencer
3rd Oct 2019
5.0
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Lovely relaxing ? Facial from Annie and beautiful nails. Thoroughly pampered!

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Nice experience

Michelle Keane
2nd Oct 2019
4.0
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Lovely friendly salon. They booked me in at the last minute. A little more than I would normally pay.

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Excellent Beauty salon

Jennifer Jones
2nd Oct 2019
5.0
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Brilliant service and had nails done by Sophie who so lovely. I will be returning again and again in the future. So pleased I found this place

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Hair cut and styled

Carol
28th Sep 2019
5.0

Excellent service as usual by Toni. On time appointment. Offered coffee/tea. Treated with respect by each staff member.

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Sian highlighted my hair then added an ash toner.

Denise Plastow
27th Sep 2019
5.0
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Absolutely love my hair the colour is lovely, sian listened to what I was trying to achieve definitely using Sian an gain. Thank you.

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Cut and style

Lynn Ovenden
27th Sep 2019
5.0
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I always enjoy my visits to Arcana’s the staff are friendly and very knowledgeable I am made to feel comfortable whilst having my hair cut and they always cut it exactly how I want it excellent range of Services and value for money

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Emma* Stroud
27th Sep 2019
5.0
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Arcana is fantastic for both hair and beauty treatments - a high level of service and great atmosphere. I had my hair cut and coloured with Emma recently who did an amazing job and I would recommend Arcana to friends and family.

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Waxing

Lesley Halford
26th Sep 2019
5.0
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I had a great experience - everyone was accommodating as I arrived a little late and were really friendly will keep returning - next appointment booked

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Claire
25th Sep 2019
4.5

First time having haircut by Emma who was lovely. She listened to what I wanted and gave me a great cut.

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Great experience

Tina
19th Sep 2019
5.0

Great experience

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Absolutely fabulous!

Sharon Weeks Woodford
17th Sep 2019
5.0
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Warm welcome from the moment I stepped in the salon.
Fantastic pedicure and gel nails by a professional lady who clearly knows what she is doing.
Coffee was also a bonus. Thank you all

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Excellent service

Penny Sayles
15th Sep 2019
5.0
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Every time I visit Arcarna is like going to my own spa. The staff are so friendly and make you feel so comfortable. Emma does my hair for me and is such a lovely lady. She listens to what I want and advises if that would suit me.
Nothing but high recommendations from me.

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Fabulous Relaxing Sunday morning

Diane Gray
15th Sep 2019
5.0
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Had a spur of the moment booking for massage and manicure today mummy daughter time!
Absolutely super experience so relaxed after my massage and a super manicure. Relaxing start to the week!

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Colour & blow dry

Wendy Brown
13th Sep 2019
5.0
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Very pleased always am with my hair

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Blow dry with Emma

Jean Jones
12th Sep 2019
5.0
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Excellent curly blow dry, I was very happy ?

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Style ready

Kate Hircock
11th Sep 2019
5.0
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Great service and my hair definitely looked more stylish. Colour always good and styling great. Very happy with stylists Jade and Katie always know I and my hair are in sane hands

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Jackie Burr
11th Sep 2019
4.0
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All very good as usual. I can always rely on Jane.

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Brilliant old fashioned service

Evelyn
11th Sep 2019
5.0

Loved the whole team so welcoming

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Amanda Evetts
10th Sep 2019
5.0
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Ellie did fantastic job of highlighting my hair tonight very pleased with it and recommend her to anybody

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Colours done ... left hair damaged

Rather not say
8th Sep 2019
2.5

Been going for years but this trip had me disappointed. Had a colour recently and have been left with really dry and damaged hair (couldn’t brush through my hair after washing it without copious amount of conditioner). Have gone else where for advice and further treatment to improve my hair. Possibly a one off but really disappointed. Not convinced I’ll go back now.

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Amanda Evetts
7th Sep 2019
5.0
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Charlie did excellent job with my son hair today got he tell what like he do as jamie is autistic

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Superb

Wendy Black
3rd Sep 2019
5.0
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Jane - a absolute gem ?
Perfect hair cut and colour as always. You never let me down xx

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Excellent

Elaine West
2nd Sep 2019
5.0
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Great team work as ever!! A pleasure to go to Arcana

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Not impressed!

Lianne Oreilly
1st Sep 2019
1.5
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It’s the 3rd time I’ve been after 2 previous visits and cancelled appointments dir to staffing issues! My hair at the front looks like it’s been hacked into and yeh colour is patchy. To say yet again I’m really disappointed with my style agin is an understatement! I’m now going to have to go else where to get this rectified! For £113 im very VERY disappointed to have given the salon another chance!

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Fantastic cut

Janice Anderson
31st Aug 2019
4.0
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Went to see Emma today at Arcana,she was lovely,I had a fantastic Bob cut in from long hair. Amazing blow dry straight after. Thanks Emma

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wash and blow dry

Jasmine Pepin
30th Aug 2019
5.0
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had a relaxed experiance as always very friendly warming staff highley recomended

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Excellent professional service

Sue Keita
30th Aug 2019
5.0
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Came for my first treatments one month ago. Excellent professional service - so happy I found them. Excellent customer service

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Dry cut

Janet Lee
29th Aug 2019
4.5
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Emma cut my hair this evening and she does a lovely job. I feel however 28.50 is a lot of money to pay for just a cut. Emma is very nice and friendly way to talk to and puts me at ease!!

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Great colour!

Ruth Martin
28th Aug 2019
5.0
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Jane did a fantastic job colouring my hair (as always)

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Great new hair cut and colour

Alison Hewitson
27th Aug 2019
5.0
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Ellie has cut my hair beautifully, lots of great comments how lovely it looks has also coloured my hair really well , thank you so much Ellie

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Hairdo heaven

Ros Fraser Vance
27th Aug 2019
5.0
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I always love going to Arcana. The staff are friendly and professional. I trust my stylist Jade totally, and always come out feeling great.

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Great colour and cut,, lovely service

Ilystia Page
23rd Aug 2019
5.0
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Emma was fab today - lovely and friendly as always and the blow dry was perfect. She’s a. Great asset to your salon

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Back massage

Susan Wilson Mannix
22nd Aug 2019
5.0
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Annie did a great back massage .I have a problem with lower back but it felt better after.She also did my nails as well.A lovely bright pink .

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Good hair day

Anita Gomes
22nd Aug 2019
5.0
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Fantastic start to finish, I like a no nonsense experience. Stylist listened to what I needed and was fast and friendly. No messing about in between, in and out in half an hour. Perfect for me ??

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Fabulous Annie

Diane Gray
21st Aug 2019
5.0
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Went for my leg waxing today and met Annie for the first time, well what a lovely lady and great waxing made me feel very comfortable and relaxed. Great advice too! Thank you ?

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Full Pedicure

Sarah Phillips
15th Aug 2019
5.0
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This evening I had a full pedicure with Annie. She was very welcoming and friendly throughout. Very pleased with the result and have already booked in for my next appointment with her! Thank you

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Arcana's Toni excellent as usual

Debbie Mckinley
15th Aug 2019
5.0
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Just had my 6 weekly cut and colour with Toni. Really pleased as I always am. She's an excellent hairdresser and the whole team are lovely. Been going there for years and would never change.

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Judith Greaves
17th Jul 2019
5.0
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Very happy with the results. Looks really good.

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Valentine spa day

Shelly Colbourne
17th Jul 2019
4.5
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Belated Valentine's spa day, fantastic, thoroughly enjoyed it! Leah amazing, best facial I've ever had! Definately will book again.

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Anonymous
13th Jul 2019
5.0

Great welcome and service as usual. Emma was very professional and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend her to my friends.

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Great hair

Jay Cocklin
10th Jul 2019
5.0
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Consultation, then foils light and dark, cut and finish by Toni
Really happy

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Awesome service as always

Maureen Odonoghue
9th Jul 2019
5.0
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I visit the salon every month and Ellie touches up my roots for me. She is so lovely, friendly and professional & does a fab job with my hair. I really enjoy my visits every month and it’s nice to have some me time too.

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