The Essentials Beauty Salon

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

About us

At The Essentials, we’re dedicated to helping you look and feel your absolute best. From expert beauty treatments to high-quality products, everything we do is tailored to your unique needs. We’ve created a welcoming, professional space that feels relaxed and down-to-earth — a place where you can unwind, be yourself, and enjoy honest, personalised advice that brings out your natural beauty. Whether you’re here for a quick refresh or some well-earned self-care, we’re proud to be your trusted spot for beauty and wellbeing in the heart of Birmingham.

We look forward to seeing you in the salon

The Essentials Girls xx

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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
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Nails and much more

Tracy Thompson
23rd Dec 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0

I have been going to Essentials for a while now, Emma normally does my nails and I am always thrilled with them, but all of the therapists are good, I have also had other treatments which have always surpassed my expectations, I just love going to the salon the atmosphere is always upbeat and lively but professional at the same time

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Tracy. Merry Christmas xx

5 star service

Rosie McDonald
23rd Dec 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I love my Christmas nails that Emma did for me today, just as I always love every treatment and service I receive from any of the girls at Essentials! Thanks everyone, have a lovely Christmas!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Rosie. Merry Christmas.

Lovely lashes?

Sue Stevens
23rd Dec 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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As always great service and treatment from all the ladies at Coleshill. LVL lashes looking great for Christmas. Thanks Amy for a relaxing treatment after a crazy week at work.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Merry Christmas Sue. X

Wonderful nails

Lisa Revans
22nd Dec 2017
5.0
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Fabulous, service nothing is too much trouble , girls really pleased with their nails . Ellie is a star !!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lisa. Merry Christmas to you all.

Lovely pampering

Lynne Naylor
21st Dec 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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have been using Essentials Castle Brom for years and now Coleshill also. Lovely surroundings, lovely therapists very friendly and professional, would not go anywhere else

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lynne x

Plump and lift facial

Kim Rogan
14th Dec 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Had a wonderful experience today at the hands of Emma. Left feeling pampered and completely relaxed.

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Thanks Kim. Have a great Christmas.

Consistently Amazing Service

Leah Ross
14th Dec 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Sadie is down to earth, refreshing and so easy to be around that it always makes my experience at Essentials so good. I come out with a smile on my face and the treatments are always 5 star and exactly what I ask for. Sadie and the whole team are always so welcoming and chatty - there's nothing to fault!

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Thanks Leah. X

Great experience

Kirsty
14th Dec 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Really helpful in helping me achieve the look i wanted. Love my new nails they are exactly what I wanted.

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Thanks Kirsty. ??

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Rosie Peace
14th Dec 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Really good

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Thank you ?

Lovely friendly team

Allison Kennie
13th Dec 2017
5.0
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Lovely friendly service. No waiting and I love my nails and eyebrows all ready for Christmas

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Alison. Merry Christmas x

Pre Christmas Pamper ???

Angela Fowler
12th Dec 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Thanks Amy.... Great facial & pedicure. Have a lovely Christmas. See you in the New Year! x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Angela. Merry Christmas xx

Relaxing massage

Jo Cook
9th Dec 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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A very relaxing massage with friendly but professional service.

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Thanks Jo ?

Another lovely experience

Amanda Cole
7th Dec 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely friendly staff very professional service

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Thanks Amanda x

Amazing Nails ???

Emma Price
7th Dec 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Once again Emma has done exactly what I have asked for and how I wanted my nails... nothing is too much for her, and as always I love my nails... never disappointed ???

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Em, I always love challenge ?

7 December

Mandy dovey
7th Dec 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0

Always enjoy my visits to the salon. Friendly and efficient. Range of treatments and products varied and affordable.

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Thanks Mandy ?

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Belinda Omeara
7th Dec 2017
5.0
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Excellent service as always

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Pat Jenkins
6th Dec 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0

Excellent customer service, feels really welcoming.

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Thank you ?

Happy customer

Tina Guest
6th Dec 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Enjoyed my visit
Very pleased with my nails and eyebrows.
Relaxing environment and lovely coffee
Thank you Laura and lovely receptionist.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you! ?

Express Lashes

Suzanne Needham
1st Dec 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Loving my first ever lashes... Express Nouveau... Very Natural looking very pleased Thankyou

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Thank you for a lovely review ?

Best shellac

Claire Williams
1st Dec 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Excellent shellac from Laura. Would highly recommend.

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Thanks Claire. ?

Always Greaat

Nikki Charles
28th Nov 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I have been to emma now several times for waxing- leg and Brazilian both with strip and Lycon. I'm not great with the pain of waxing but emma is so professional and really puts you at ease. I have been to both Coleshill and castle Bromwich and both salons are clean and have a welcoming atmosphere.
Would highly recommend

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Nikki. Hope you have a great time away x

First ever Spray Tan

Kelly
28th Nov 2017
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

Nicole recommended a classic application and it was just perfect. Looked very natural and even, far better than any real tan I've had! Still going strong and fading slowly and evenly 4 days later. I would definitely recommend.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Kelly for a great review.

Nails

Rebecca Taylor
24th Nov 2017
5.0
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Thanks for my nails and eyebrows Ellie. I love them. Can’t beat a bit of pampering xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Becky. Glad you enjoyed your pamper time. ?

Brilliant surprise Christmas nails today

Lisa Flynn
24th Nov 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I surprised Emma today by having my Christmas nails done early and as always they were totally amazing!! All designs were drawn free hand and they are outstanding. I love them! Emma is a perfectionist and takes so much pride in her work. I highly recommend her for any arty nails, sorry Emma lol but you really are Brilliant! Thank you so very much ?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Lol thanks Lisa. I hope you enjoy them xx

Perfect nails

Julie Tynan
24th Nov 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Sadie is always professional and my nails are always perfect.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Julie. We love having you in the salon.

Nails and toes

Hannah And Clare
23rd Nov 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Really love our nails as usual :) thank you Sadie for doing such a good job :)

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Thanks girls for a lovely review. X

CACI Treatment

Jackie O'Brien
22nd Nov 2017
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Never ever disappointed

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Thanks Jackie.

Full body massage & facial

Diane Strong
21st Nov 2017
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Really relaxing fell asleep at least twice

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Glad you enjoyed it. See you again soon.

Facial and massage

Susan Hammond
21st Nov 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Lovely experience, superb facial and massage.

Thank you Sadie

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Thank you Susan. Glad you enjoyed it. X

Toes painted/ massage

Jackie dunbar
17th Nov 2017
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

Very pleased. Staff make you so welcome. They are very friendly

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Thanks Jackie.

Wouldn’t go anywhere else

Amy Matthews
16th Nov 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Once again Amy provided the perfect service. Great bubbly friendly therapist who is extremely knowledgeable about all treatments.

Great atmosphere and all staff are lovely see you next month ?

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Thanks Amy! ??

Neck shoulder and back massage

Jessica
16th Nov 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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30’minutes of heaven! Defiantly helped ease some of the tension in my back and shoulders! Would recommend like I was recommended by a friend!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you, glad you enjoyed your treatment. Hope to see you again soon.

Birthday nails

Anonymous
14th Nov 2017
Team Member: Emma
4.5

Very friendly, welcoming and comfortable. I absolutely love my nails.
Thank you.
Birthday nails ?

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Thank you for a lovely review.

Manicure

Caroline Woodin
10th Nov 2017
Team Member: Andrea
4.0
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I am always very happy with any treatments I have had at Essentials Andrea is always very professional and ready to offer advice if needed

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Caroline x

Excellent as always

Hannah Doherty
10th Nov 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Emma always does an excellent job whatever treatment I have, the atmosphere is lovely and I always come out feeling relaxed and refreshed.

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Thanks Hannah. It is always lovely to see you. X

Spray tan

Louise Adams
8th Nov 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Thank you again for a lovely professional experienced at essentials

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a lovely review. See you again soon.

Always a pleasure

Helen Roden
4th Nov 2017
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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What I love most is the personal service. Relaxed atmosphere. I look forward to coming here. New colour today peacock blue with a touch of sparkle - pretty shellac toes and manicured nails. Thankyou.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Helen for a lovely review. It is always great to see you x

Nails

Anonymous
2nd Nov 2017
5.0

As per usual great company and excellent service

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Excellent

Jane Leedham
31st Oct 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Consistently friendly and good standard of service ?
I wouldn't go anywhere else!

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Thank you Jane. ?

The best

Claire Russell
28th Oct 2017
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Had a pedicure with Laura it was the best I have ever had I will be back

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Thanks for a lovely review Claire x

Extensions

Angela Doherty
27th Oct 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Excellent service as ever from Emma. Never had extensions before, so I didn't know what to expect. But I love them. Thank you. I would highly recommend Essentials ?

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Thanks Angela. Have great holiday ?

Lovely ?

Caroline Payne
27th Oct 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Sadie and the team were so lovely and really made me feel special will definitely be going back

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for the lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Sandra

Sandra Kertina
24th Oct 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Absolutely perfect thank u

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Thank you Sandra ?

Highly recommended ?

Edina Jarabek
21st Oct 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0

Sadie is a very kind person and she did a very great job. I will definitely book another appointment with her.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for lovely review. We look forward to seeing you again soon.

Fabulous

Angie Clayton
20th Oct 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Very lovely is Sadie xx treatment excellent will be back again very soon xxx

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Thank you Angie. See you again soon ?

Never disappointed!

Diane Ford
19th Oct 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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I have been having my nails done by Sadie for the past 8 months or so and have never been disappointed, she always does a fantastic job.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a lovely review Diane ?

Full body massage

Anonymous
14th Oct 2017
Team Member: Amy
5.0

Fantastic, relaxing full body massage! Was exactly what I needed.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Glad you enjoyed your treatment. Thank you.

Welcoming team as always

Sue Stevens
12th Oct 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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As always a great experience at the salon at Castle Bromwich. Sadie made my toenails sparkle and Tina's tea and Christmas shopping tips were excellent. Always a pleasure to visit. Thank you

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks sue, we love having you in the salon.

First Massage

Harry Nokes
10th Oct 2017
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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First time ever having a back and neck massage, it was amazing and Sadie done an amazing job. Will definitely be returning!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

That's great to hear, we look forward to seeing you again soon.

Outstanding

Jon
7th Oct 2017
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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An outstanding experience as always! Emma is incredibly knowledgable and has a clear passion for Decleòr and looking after her clients. Thank you Emma!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Jon, you are very welcome. Always good to see you ?