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
2,422 verified reviews
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Magic manicure

Rita Shapiro
10th Feb 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Lovely relaxing manicure. Faultless and professional in all aspects.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Rita, always lovely to see you in salon. Hopefully we’ll see you again soon x

Blissful massage

Denise Gibbs
10th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I've been in pain all week so I had a full body massage. Sarah is very skillful at what she does. I could feel the benefits straight away.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Denise, Our Sarah is good at her massages, we’re glad you enjoyed your treatment. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Manicure

Cat Millichamp
10th Feb 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Professional. Excellent service.

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Thanks Cat glad you loved your shellac nails x

Excellent

Melanie Jackson
9th Feb 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Andrea is such a lovely person and always does a lovely job on my nails

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Thank you Melanie, we’re glad you are pleased with your nails. We hope to see you again soon x

Indian head massage

Becky Dougan
9th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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First time having this treatment absolutely loved it! Sarah Ann is honestly amazing!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Becky, Sarah Ann will be pleased you loved your treatment. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Manicure. 8th February

Lesley Prees
8th Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0

I was made very welcome when I arrived. I felt that I was treated with a very professional approach and care. I felt very relaxed during my treatment and really enjoyed my time at the salon

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lesley for such a lovely review for laura, we’re very glad you enjoyed your time at the salon, see you again soon x

Lovely Pedicure

Lizzie Cameron
8th Feb 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely pedicure. Amy also recommended a scrub to me and it has been brilliant. Thank you.

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Thanks Lizzie we’re so glad you enjoyed your pedicure and the scrub has helped that’s great news, see you soon x

Eyebrows........

Lynda Newsone
8th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Reshape and tint. Excellent visit.

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Thank you Lynda, hopefully we will see you again soon x

Nail

Anonymous
7th Feb 2022
5.0

Good job well done

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Fantastic

Lisa Jenkins
5th Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Laura-jayne was knowledgeable, professional and lovely. My treatment was amazing, I'm walking on clouds and she helped me understand what my skin needs. Need another exfoliation, body massage and facial package deal again soon!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lisa, what a lovely review. We’re glad you enjoyed our Secret Santa package so much. Keep your eyes peeled for our monthly offers, there maybe a body exfoliation and massage again soon x

Great

Fiona Churchley
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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I had a manicure and shellac upgrade. It was completed beautifully and I am very pleased with the results.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Fiona, we’re glad you’re pleased with your shellac nails. Hopefully see you again soon x

Lovely massage and facial

Maxine Watkins
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Having treated my self to a Xmas elf voucher I came in today for my massage and facial. Sarah did a fabulous job relaxing back neck and shoulders alongside a lovely facial. New colour in my nails finished the job. Excellent value for money. Thank you Sarah.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for the lovely review Maxine. Hopefully we’ll see you again soon x

KD Facial

Angie Griffin
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Loved it - as I always do. Lovely, friendly welcome as always. This facial leaves my skin feeling so soft and leaves me feeling totally relaxed. Thank you.xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Hi angie, we’re so glad you are loving your Katherine Daniels facials, we will see you next month for your next one x

Mani/Pedi

Sarah Hewitt
4th Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Always a warm welcome from all the girls at the salon followed by a fabulous pedicure and manicure by Laura Jayne.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Sarah-Jane, it was lovely to have you in salon, hopefully see you again soon x

Lovely

Amy Brant
3rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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All the girls at the salon are so lovely and welcoming. Laura always does an amazing job at all the treatments I receive from her, and always tries so hard to meet the needs of my nails.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks for a lovely review,
We’re glad you enjoy all your treatments you have and I hope you love your new nails x

Ipl skin reduction

Marie Darby
2nd Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Really pleased with consultation, lovely and professional salon

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Thank you Marie, look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Shellac polish on toes

Natalie Samuels
1st Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Lovely salon. Friendly staff.

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Thank you Natalie, hopefully see you again soon x

Fantastic Salon

Marianne Best
31st Jan 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Sarah-Ann is a fantastic beauty therapist. She does my facials and eyelash/brow tints.
The Salon offers a wide range of amazing treatments and products.

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

Amazing

Julie Lee
31st Jan 2022
4.5
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Had an amazing CACI treatment definitely will be going for more ?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Julie, they are amazing facials. We obviously recommend a course of the Caci facial for even better results x

Day 4 baby it’s cold outside

Diane Strong
29th Jan 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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I had a full body lava shells massage with heated eye mask & added a express facial to finish it off
It was wonderful so relaxing
I had lots of knots in my shoulders & it felt so good afterwards
They’d just had a new heated bed which was wonderful
I don’t know how a I drive home felt like I was on cloud 9
I’m home now & going straight to bed to relax some more

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Diane we’re glad you enjoyed all your treatments today, we look forward to seeing you for your next ones x

Always a great experience

Sophia Bellion
28th Jan 2022
5.0

All of the staff are always very friendly and welcoming. Amy does such a great job with my nails, is very easy to talk to and has a very calming presence which adds to the relaxed environment. I brought a friend to my last appointment and she also confirmed she would like to visit again.

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Thanks Sophia we’re glad you and your friend enjoyed your visit to see the salon, we look forward to seeing you again soon x

Love the girls

Charlotte Short
28th Jan 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I have been going to essentials for years, between the 2 salons, they’re always immaculately clean. Always see Emma for my treatment. She makes you feel comfortable and like a friend for a catch up during your treatment. Tina is also lovely.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Charlotte for the love review.we’re glad you enjoy your experience in the salon. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Deep tissue back massage

Mike Faultless
27th Jan 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Excellent massage, helped ease a sore shoulder

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Thanks Mike we’re glad the massage helped your shoulder. See you soon.

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Jackie Beebee
27th Jan 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Excellent, very friendly service as always

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Thank you Jackie, hopefully we will see you again soon x

Nails/ LVL

Samantha Ludlow
27th Jan 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Was lovely being back at the salon. Laura has done an amazing job again with my nails and my eyelashes look fantastic. Thank you Laura. And Rachel was very welcoming as always.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Hi Samantha,thanks for a lovely review we’re glad to see you back in the salon and glad you love your nails and LVL, see you soon x

Gorgeous Katherine Daniels Facial

Wendy
22nd Jan 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Absolutely beautiful facial with Amy. Left my skin feeling soft and healthy and so relaxing as always. The added bonus was a well overdue catch up with Amy. Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Wendy, so glad you enjoyed your facial and your skin felt lovely after! See you soon x

Microdermabrasion

Natalie Samuels
20th Jan 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Wow ?

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I know right! These Crystal Clear facials are amazing x

Amazing Massage

Abby Bradford
20th Jan 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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I had a full body massage, it was the best. Just what is needed in January. I love going into the salon and catching up with the ladies. I love the treatment room. The flicking candle light, the heat and the aromatherapy smells make it feel so cosy. I had a heated eye mask and was able to relax and unwind. I didn’t want to leave. Thank you Amy and Angela for always making me feel so welcome.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Hi Abby, thanks for a lovely review we’re so glad you enjoyed your massage with your heated eye mask, see you again next month for your pampering x

Fantastic

Melanie Jackson
19th Jan 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Absolutely loved having my nails done today. Andrea was so lovely and gave me after care advice which was so useful

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Thank you Melanie, hope to see you again soon x

Excellent service

Diane
19th Jan 2022
Team Member: Molly
5.0

Excellent throughly enjoyed it all

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Thank you Diane, hope to see you again soon x

Massage & exfoliating

Anna Nicholas
18th Jan 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Fabulous

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Glad you enjoyed your treatment Anna x

Fabulous

Debbie Cook
17th Jan 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Laura was just wonderful. Fantastic facial, made blue Monday turn bright yellow

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Thank you Debbie, always lovely to have you in the salon. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Back massage

Ange
14th Jan 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura really worked hard on my knots, felt very relaxed afterwards. Always a warm and friendly atmosphere from all the staff…

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Lovely pampering

Louise Burton
13th Jan 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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I regularly go to this salon for nails etc and always have fantastic service. Today I had an afternoon of pampering with Laura. I had shellac nails, a back, neck and shoulder massage and a Energising facial. The treatments were all lovely and relaxing. My face feels really hydrated and in much better condition than when I went in. Would 100% recommend any if the treatments and girls at The Essentials.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks for a lovely review Louise, we’re so glad you enjoyed your pampering, the massages and facials are lovely aren’t they! See you soon x

Excellent as always

Angela Pimm
8th Jan 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Thank you for always providing an excellent service in a professional, welcoming and friendly way. An enjoyable and relaxing experience as always.

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

massage

Paul Kavanagh
8th Jan 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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as always a wonderful massage, can’t recommend it enough

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Thank you Paul, we love to have you in the salon. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Amazing as always

Josie Jones
7th Jan 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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SO pleased with my nails & everyone, including my hubby, has complimented me on them. I also love having the chat with Amy. She is ALWAYS so kind & i never feel rushed.
And a huge thankyou to Emma too for her kindness. It is hugely appreciated .
Stay safe girls xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks for a lovely review Josie, we’re so glad you love your new nails x

Perfect

Deborah Gilbert
7th Jan 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Perfect shoulder massage thank you x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Deborah, we’re glad you enjoyed your massage. Hope to see you again soon x

Eyelash tint with Molly

Emma Ginever
6th Jan 2022
Team Member: Molly
5.0
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Molly was really great when doing my eyelash tint today. I know she is new at it, and she was brilliant. I love them they look awesome.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Emma, Molly is doing amazingly with her treatments. Thank you for supporting her by booking treatments with her x

New colour

Julie Tynan
6th Jan 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Loving the new colour.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Julie glad you like the new shellac colour, see you soon. X

Tan

Carol Rheeston
5th Jan 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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First visit to Essential and a pleasant one at that. Laura-jayne was polite,friendly knowledgeable and helped me make the right decision for me.

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Thank you Carol, we’re glad you felt comfortable having your tan. I hope it looked amazing x

Fabulous

Christine Moore
29th Dec 2021
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Had a Caci facial therapy and as always was fantastic.. Sarah is a really friendly experienced therapist who always give me such helpful tips on my skincare .. Also have to mention Molly who did my shellac manicure she did wonders with my lacklustre nails they’re now looking gorgeous.. Thank you both as I left the Salon today feeling really pampered !!!
Have to say the Essentials Salon is just the best!! the staff are so friendly and you feel welcomed as soon as you walk in , products are beautiful and I bought some of their stocking fillers for friends and family who were really impressed with their Xmas Pressies . Can’t wait for my next visit and as they have some great New Years offers I will definitely be treating myself in 2022

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Thank you Christine for a lovely review. We’re glad you always enjoy your visits to the salon. And hopefully see you again soon x

Gorgeous nails!

Jessica
24th Dec 2021
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Always love getting my nails done by the Essential girls! Never disappointed and always love the designs.

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Thank you Jessica, I did love your nails on Xmas Eve, they did look lovely if I do say so myself.
Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Nails

Clare Skelding
23rd Dec 2021
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Absolutely love coming here to get my nails done and the hand massage that Emma did with the collegen gloves was so nice. Thank you Emma and thank you to all the lovely ladies at Essentials. I wouldn't go anywhere else. ?

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Thank you Clare, the collagen gloves are amazing aren’t they. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Christmas look

Jean Carroll
22nd Dec 2021
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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So pleased with my nails thank you so much very pleasant experience felt very comfortable in this present situation

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Thank you Jean, we’re glad you enjoy your experience in the salon. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Mani/ped

Rita Shapiro
22nd Dec 2021
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Lovely relaxed Mani/ped.

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Thank you Rita, lovely to see you as always. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Fab Christmas nails!

Kate Burden
22nd Dec 2021
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura never disappoints me with her immaculate shellac magic! I love my red Christmas nails, thank you so much! It was so lovely to sit and relax with a good old chat whilst your worked your magic. Angela was so friendly and made me feel so welcome too. Merry Christmas to you all x

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Shellac fingers and toes

Anonymous
18th Dec 2021
5.0

Amazing as always ! Wouldn’t go anywhere else ?

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Lovely relaxing treatment.

Debra Speake
17th Dec 2021
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Booked in for shellac nails and LVL lash lift (1st time!) and eye brow tint and shape. Couldn’t be more pleased with the results.. Amy explained the procedure for the LVL as she went along and I had total confidence in her. The finished result is great! No mascara for me for at least a month! All the staff are friendly and getting in the Christmas spirit. COVID guidelines adhered to. Would definitely recommend being pampered here! Merry Christmas ladies!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Debra, we’re so happy you loved your first LVL lash lift treatment, hope you have a lovely Christmas, see you in the new year x

Facials

Marianne Best
17th Dec 2021
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Sarah-Ann does my Caci and Kd facials and my brow and lash tints. She advises me on KD products and skincare vitamins. The salon sell a wonderful range of products, vouchers and Christmas gifts, get shopping!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Marianne, we’re glad you’re enjoying your treatments with Sarah Ann. Look forwards to seeing you in salon soon x