Just because the nation is skint does not mean that you have to succumb to turning into a yeti or…read moredoing your own waxing. Do it yourself waxing always seems to end in islands of hair that somehow escape the treatment. So the cure to your woes is to go here! My beautician friend trained here and let me in on the secret... Well it's not really a secret rather a very useful piece of knowledge for a broke soul like me. I went here for a manicure and it set me back the princely sum of 17euro. It's at least double that in professional salons. Yes they are students in there but they are supervised at all times and the girl that I had was great, I felt extremely comfortable.

The worst experience ever. I was there for a brazilian. A…read morepart from the incredible pain, that I havent experienced in different places, what shocked me was the fact that, in the middle of the 'procedure', the beautician suddendly left the room, opening the room door that faces the reception. Pity that I was there with only my top on and, how you can imagine, not in a very nice position. She could at least tell me she needed to go out and leave me the time to cover myself. It was so embarassing. I mean, I can understand that in a beauty centre there are probably only females around, but still....it is my privacy and I am paying also for that. Terrible. I will never go back, even if they should offer their services for free. I wonder what they teach at the college above. Not certainy to be professional and discret with your customers.

Love it here, so calming and peaceful. The most amazing massages I've ever had have been here…read more The staff are fabulous, very warm and welcoming. I'd have no hesitation in recommending any of the treatments here with any of the staff, it's definitely an experience you'll remember

Jade, a 25+ experienced colourist-expert, completely destroyed my hair. She applied a hi-lift…read morecolour on my roots, saying it would have the same effect as in foil highlights. I had full head highlights before and two months of regrowth. My whole natural hair turned pumpkin orange after, and she knew she messed up. She was convincing me for 15 min that this was normal and anticipated result. I was too upset to even complain to the manager, which I absolutely should have done. I attempted to correct it in a different salon, ZEBA, which was no better. The hair was burned entirely in an attempt to correct what Jade did. The hair broke off from the root, and now I have shaved hair and regrowing it from zero. Disgraceful incompetence, taking 300 euros for destroying your hair, and testing your hair without any sense of responsibility.

Oh, I walked in a bit anxiously and left a happy bunny. The hairdressing academy is always looking…read morefor 'models' for their students to practise on. I booked a cut and blow dry which is 23Euro. I was looked after by Rose, such a sweet, gentle and skilled person. We talked in detail about what I wanted, she then washed my hair and a teacher/ supervisor went over the details with her again, making sure everyone is one the same page. The trainee hairdressers take (much) longer (I was in there for an hour and a half for a 30min job) but the outcome was the same standard I usually get from a senior stylist. Sometimes they dont even get it right. So if you have a bit of time, try and use the academy. I was assured upon booking that no one leaves lopsided as the teacher is always around in case something needs fixing. There's also a free conditioning treatment with a Yelp check-in. Nice!

I did a introduction to make up artistry course in vanityx. The course was amazing, the staff and…read moretutors were so professional, friendly and very helpful. Would recommend the college to anyone interested in makeup from beginners to advanced.

You wait a year for a good cut and tire of trim after trim. You read reviews and try making an…read moreappointment to no avail. Because I only ever want a proper cut 'in the moment', 'right now', 'within an hour' and fate intervenes and you're in town and they say 'Yes', certainly we can take you now. It helps I guess that their name is of total familiarity after...?40 years in Dublin. That stands for something doesn't it? So go to Garrett, he's young, he's enthusiastic, he's professional and he cut every single hair on my thick head...of hair. Certain things you take for granted but that doesn't mean they happen: common courtesy, efficiency, a good cup of coffee, listening skills, reasonable price. Keep up the good work folks! Finally, take the seat near the door- it's like going to a movie (facing the mirror) on the corner there.

Ok ok, everything I said before still stands, but my last visit there has forced me to lower my…read moreglowing 5 star rating... A cut and colour (and nothing too fancy mind you) stole 6 whole HOURS from my life. 6 hours in a hairdresser!! Wow... just a warning - don't make plans after your appointment, because more than likely you will have to change them.

Boots has embraced the Christmas spirit already, with a whole host of gift sets and stocking…read morestuffers on its shelves. However, in these straitened times, I wonder how many Homer Simpson beer hats it is going to shift, as customers seem to be a lot less willing to part with their hard won cash for talking key rings and the like. Bypassing the premature Christmas presents, this Boots has the usual great cosmetic and toiletry ranges, and those all important offers. However, look closely before you buy, as although the buy one get one free offers are obviously a gift from the heavens, check into those "2 for €4.50" ones - you might be saving just a few cent.