The Essentials Beauty Salon

29a Manor Park Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0DJ

About us

We are a multi-awarding salon and we offer a comprehensive list of beauty services located in Castle Bromwich Birmingham. We have been trading since 2002 and we offer an extensive range of Beauty, Skin and wellbeing services to a very high standard within a professional and relaxed environment. All our Beauty Therapists are trained to the highest standard to guarantee the best treatment possible.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

Services

Nails
Beauty
Face
Body

Reviews

4.95
2,412 verified reviews
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Friendly staff

Lara Holmes
18th May 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Really excellent customer service, I felt really comfortable and relaxed while having my treatment. Laura couldn’t do enough for me!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lara for a lovely review for Laura, we’re glad you enjoyed your treatments at the salon x

Brow and Lash Tint

Marianne Best
18th May 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Sarah-Ann is a brilliant therapist, she does my facials and brow snd lash tints. She always advises me on the excellent range of products and services at the salon.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Marianne, Sarah Ann is an amazing therapist, we’re glad you agree, we look forward to seeing you soon x

Perfect firm massage

Deborah Gilbert
18th May 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I asked for a firm massage for tension and it was perfect thank you.

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Thank you Deborah, Sarah does do a great deep massage x

PEDICURE

Ros Bellamy
18th May 2022
Team Member: Andrea
4.5
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Andrea is a real asset to the salon. She always goes above and beyond. Makes the whole experience relaxing and my feet feel amazing. Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Hey Ros.

I hope you are well. I hadn’t seen this review, it must have slipped through the net, so sorry. ?

Thank you for the lovely review.
I am sorry you felt the atmosphere was not quiet the same. I hope that you will return to us soon to give us the opportunity to change your mind.
See you soon
Em
Xx

Gill

Gill Watts
14th May 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Really pleased with my nails xx?

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Thank you Gill, lovely to see you in salon again xxx

Manicure

Caroline Woodin
13th May 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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So sorry to hear that Andrea is leaving she always does such a professional job and has always been very friendly

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Thank you Caroline, we are sad to see Andrea leave too, we hope to see you soon with one of our other lovely therapists xx

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Sharn Brown
13th May 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Just had some waxing done by Sarah was lovely and friendly . Will definitely be back 10/10

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Thank you Sharon, Sarah is definitely one of our wax queens. We’re really pleased you’re happy with your treatments. Hope to see you again soon x

Always 5 Star Treatment

Sian Parker
12th May 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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There is a reason I have been going back to the Essentials regularly over the past 4 years. Always such a friendly and warm atmosphere. All the ladies there make you feel comfortable and welcome. Emma is incredible and I wouldn’t go anywhere else.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Sian, what a lovely review. We are so pleased you love our Essentials welcome environment, always lovely to hear that our clients feel comfortable when with us.
Hope to see you again soon x

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Anonymous
12th May 2022
5.0

Great service

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Great nails by Laura

Angela Fowler
12th May 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Thank you Laura, love my nails… See you soon x

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Glad you like your nails Angela, hope to see you soon for a facial x

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Victoria Morris
5th May 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Sarah-Ann worked really hard today on my nails with all my splits and cracks. Really happy with the end result and they couldn't look more fabulous. Thank you so much!

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Casi facial

Belinda Fitzgerald
4th May 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Always a pleasure and the best treatment

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Shellac

Sue Mcgowan
4th May 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Thanks Laura you transformed my very tired looking nails! you were also very understanding when I kept changing my mind about which colour I wanted. Staff are great, always friendly, helpful and approachable. Thanks girls, always a pleasure to visit

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks for a lovely review Sue, see you soon x

Lashes Brows and Nails

Beverley Brinkhurst
4th May 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Love this salon. The service is second to none.

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Thanks for a lovely review Beverly x

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Dawn Veness
30th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Excellent customer service Beutcians all very pleasant

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Perfect nails and Caci treatment as always

Tracey Mcelroy
30th Apr 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Another lovely morning getting my Shellac nails and Caci treatment done by Amy. I love going to Essentials and spending time with the lovely ladies- always super friendly, helpful and relaxing!

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Thanks so much Tracey, look forward to seeing you soon x

Face & feet

Anonymous
29th Apr 2022
5.0

Excellent as always

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Thanks for your review x

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Dawn
29th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0

Lovely friendly Salon Sarah Ann was very good would recommend

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Thank you Dawn, we’re glad you enjoyed your visit x

Feel whole again

Laura Jayne Thompson
26th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Love my bright matching fingers and toes, I feel whole again. Thank you Laura x

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Thank you Laura x

Nails

Michelle Watson
21st Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Beautiful nails and friendly staff. My daughter and myself will be back!

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Thank you Michelle, we look forwards to seeing you both soon x

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Samantha Ludlow
21st Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Lovely morning in salon. Laura has done an amazing job with my nails.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Sam we’re glad you love your nails x

Eye brows

Maureen Webster
21st Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Enjoy my visit as always very cheerful and make me feel special

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Thank you Maureen, we’re glad you enjoyed your visit to us x

Happy Customer

Tabitha Davis
20th Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
4.5
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Andrea is always lovely. Happy customer and no complaints

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Thank you Tabitha, look forwards to seeing you again in salon x

Flexigel and eyebrows

Leanne Hyland
17th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Love my nails and brows usual :) loved my chill out time; coffee, chat and some pampering :) happy days ! Thanks Laura jayne xx

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You’re welcome Leanne, always good to have you in the salon. See you again soon x

Lash & hands

Anna Nicholas
15th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Fabulous

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Thanks Anna x

Eye lashes and brows

Jackie Coniff
15th Apr 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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As always great welcome and great treatment. Just can not fault this salon and the staff

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Thanks Jackie x

Lava Shell massage

Angela Fowler
12th Apr 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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So relaxing and loved my massage. The heat is constant and the shells feel lovely on your skin. Thanks Amy for another great treatment x ???

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Glad you enjoyed your lava shells massage Angela, see you soon for your facial x

Amazing deep tissue massage

Clare Louise
11th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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A lovely visit today, staff are really friendly. Sarah gave me an excellent deep tissue massage, just what I needed. Absolutely recommend this treatment.

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Thank you Clare, Sarah is amazing a her massages. We’re glad you enjoyed your treatment. Hopefully see you again soon x

Leg wax treatment

Lorraine Rogers
11th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Always professional and friendly.
Cleanliness is of the utmost importance and products used are of a very high quality.
Well worth the money xx

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Thank you Lorraine, we look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Gorgeous nails again.

Lisa Boddington
9th Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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I came in today with another challenge for the very lovely and talented Andrea. She is amazing at her job and always does herself, me and the salon proud. I can give her an idea or vision and Andrea will help me to get there. Need to think of my next theme now.

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Thank you Lisa, it’s always lovely to have you in salon. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Shellac nails

Toni Russell
8th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura is so creative and can turn vague ideas into lovely nail creations :-)
Lovely salon, all of the girls are friendly and professional. Deffo recommend

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Thanks Toni for your review, we love having you in the salon x

Pleased with my nails thank you Sarah

Gill Watts
8th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Nails look lovely thank you Sarah

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Thank you Gill, always lovely to have you in the salon and thank you for our biscuits xx

Fab shellac nails

Lisa Abbott
7th Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

Beautiful sparkly nails for me, and a mini polish for my daughter. Always enjoy visiting this friendly salon and the treatments and service are always excellent.

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Thank you Lisa, we’re glad you love your sparkly nails, hopefully we will see you again soon x

Love the girls at essentials!

Charlotte Short
7th Apr 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I have been going to Emma for years now & today was no different even better as she managed to squeeze me in for my apt! Always so friendly professional & the salon is a lovely environment to be in. Thanks girls x

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Thank you Charlotte we’re glad you still love coming for your nails. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Fantastic

Melanie Jackson
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Amazing service. Always a fantastic calming experience. Andrea is such a lovely therapist and makes me feel valued ?

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Thank you Melanie, we’re glad you love your experience in the salon. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Great facial

Lynne Naylor
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Had a lovely facial with Sarah-ann. The usual high standards in the salon and treatment and very friendly service from Sarah, booked again for 4 weeks

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lynne, always lovely to see you in salon. Sarah Ann is amazing at her facials. We look forwards to seeing you soon x

French Polish

Marina Downing
5th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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This is my first visit to have shellac & I’m thrilled with my French manicure

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Thanks marina, glad you loved your French shellac manicure, see you soon.

Eyebrows........

Lynda Newsone
5th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Excellent appointment this morning, transformation of eyebrows ?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lynda we’re glad you love your eyebrows. We’ll see you soon x

Training for a 1/2 marathon

Emma Ginever
4th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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I am currently training for the Birmingham half marathon and my back and legs are very sore. Laura- jayne worked very hard on all the areas that needed attention. Feel so much better. I will be booking more leading up to the race.
Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Emma, you definitely needed that massage even if it was a little sore. We’ll get you 1/2 marathon ready x

Amazing

Samantha Everett
3rd Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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So good at her job and made me feel at home.

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Thank you Samantha, hope to see you again soon x

Thank you

Denise Tompson
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Thank you for repairing my nail

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Denise, not a problem. We need to keep your nails nice x

Shellac on toes

Natalie Samuels
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Fantastic as always

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Thank you Natalie, see you again soon x

Great way to start the working week

Jane Parrish
28th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Professional, friendly and great treatment. Everyone so lovely and a fab cuppa too!!! X

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Jane, we all do love a cuppa and chat in the salon. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Gel nails

Lynda Walsh
26th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Again fantastic nails from Laura

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lynda glad you are liking your plexigel nails x

Super shellac nails again!

Sue Stevens
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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As usual Laura's care and attention to detail meant my nails look fabulous. My last appointment was great too...nails, eyebrows and waxing all done very professionally and with great care. Laura and Amy are both superstars! The lovely coffees make my salon visits really special. Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks sue, we’re glad you loved all your treatments you’ve had! See you soon x

Fingers

Anna Nicholas
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Fabulous as always

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Thanks Anna x

Pamper treat

Penelope Dredger
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very patient lovely job done

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks penny, lovely to see you back in the salon x

Pamper treat

Penelope Dredger
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very patient lovely job done

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Thanks penny x

Wonderful facial

Debbie Cook
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Pure relaxation, brightens up my day.
So nice to be pampered, with my lovely therapist.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Debbie, always lovely to have you in the salon. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

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Jenny Roberts
23rd Mar 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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I enjoyed my treatment very much

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Thank you Jenny, always lovely to see you in salon x