Oh my god. I am so happy I found this place. This place is tucked inside Pharmacentre on Edgware…read moreRoad - if you didn't know it was there you'd miss it. And that's a shame - because it's excellent. Walk through the shop to the back and down the stairs, and you'll find a couple of beauty rooms. I got a warm welcome from Janina, my therapist, who was lovely and friendly throughout. They use lycon hot wax and the rooms are extremely tidy and clean. Therapists wear gloves and there is no dipping the stick back into the wax. The best thing about the set up is that there is a tv in each room where you'll be lying back and watching Sex and the City episodes while your wax takes place. An amazing distraction from the job at hand! The hot wax was quick, about 20 minutes, very painless and thorough. Best of all, it's a complete steal. Cheapest place I've found in London. This place is certainly worth trekking across London for. I am looking forward to going back many times in the future.

I went for a Hollywood wax. It was my first time and I was made to feel comfortable. The woman who…read morewaxed me was precise, quick, and professional. Bring cash or go to one of the 2 ATMs close! Cost £26.

Pro: Appointment availability is great. Staff is friendly. Reasonably priced…read more Con: Dirty - The waiting area chairs, the walls, the cubby where you put your clothes, the overflowing trash cans - everything looks dirty. Also, the hard sell for packages is out of control. I'm so sick of being asked every single time by both the waxer and the desk receptionist. And when I politely say I'm not interested, it doesn't seem to matter. MOW has to stop with the package pushing. I've been to MOW about 5 times, but I'm taking my business elsewhere from now on because it's incredibly annoying and disrespectful.

Best service! A little pricey, but you get what you pay for. A qualified team carry out all levels…read moreof waxing for both men and women.

Wow! Rita is amazing!!! I went in for a wax and from the beginning Rita was so friendly and…read moreknowledgeable! She even came out of the building to help me find her salon because I am new to London and was unsure where to enter. The wax itself was also great, as Rita uses a lavender wax that I found significantly less painful. Overall, Rita did a great job and I will 100% be returning! Xx

A small new boutique salon right in the heart of bankside. Very sweet mother & daughter who were…read moreaccommodating and fun to talk to. Had a great attention to detail but still worked quickly. I got a beautiful sparkly shellac manicure! Brand new store so all their equipment, materials, polishes, etc are brand new. Place was very clean and pleasant to be in despite being downstairs from street level. Definitely recommend! And will be back for my holiday manicure. Book directly rather than through treatwell as it is cheaper. Currently (November 2016) it is cash only but their machine is on its way.

Lovely experience in this salon. Yvonne is very knowledgeable about epilation and further uses of…read moreelectrolysis. Very successfully removing some thick hairs and also removing those red patches (cherry angiomas) that can appear on your skin. She is careful with treatments and gives safety advice.

Ok, manicure - probably not. I've had way better for cheaper, so don't get manicure. BUT! If you're…read moreup for waxing - it's a definite yes. I am lucky to have it in my neighbourhood. Reasonably priced and no double dipping for Hollywood wax - that just made me a huge huge fan. Sooo coming back there again!

Just like its name this salon is So Fabulous!! I've been getting my Bio Sculpture nails done here…read morefor a few months now and can highly recommend Gary and his team - my nails always look beautiful now!! Gary really does know his stuff and explains the whole process from start fo finish. Everyone at the salon is so friendly and it really does make your visit totally relaxing and enjoyable. I'm definitely a client for life now and recommend So Fabulous to everyone, so give them a try - you won't be disappointed!

Hi Im reviewing this on my boyfriends account as he is already a member…read more My names Mira and was originially introduced to 'So Fabulous' through 'Biosculpture UK',having used this system before I knew how great it was.Also having so many bad experiences with nail bars using drills and harsh chemicals, I knew it was time for the good stuff. Entering 'So fabulous' is like a gentle,scented haven away from the hustle & bustle of the city.The aroma of aromatherapy candles gently wafts through the air leaving you instantly at ease. The salon itself is very well maintained,tastefully decorated and very clean. There is real attention to detail (check out the little biscuits you get with your coffee!) The owner Gary is incredibly knowledgable of all beauty products and procedures,don't be intimated that he's a guy..he is warm approachable and easy to talk to. My therapist Lisa is also incredibly knowledgable about all things beauty,what she doesn't know isn't worth knowing! Lisa is also friendly and warm and very good at what she does. So far I've had the wonderful 'Bio Sculpture' nail system a pedicure and eyebrow shape,I'm very satisfied with all my treatments and cant wait to try a facial. Visiting 'So fabulous is like seeing your mates but with treatments!.I can highly recommend this little gem of a place!

I went. I waxed (with Livia). I loved. I will return…read more 50 for a full leg and hollywood is the best I have seen here... wait, let me clarify, best I have seen in place that also doesn't double dip. The place is small, but very clean. The receptionist was very friendly (if that matters to you). Livia was very nice and thorough. We spoke the whole way thru, she made it as comfortable and painless as possible. They use some type of Lycon wax. Still hurts, but it wasn't as bad as other hard waxes I have had. Maybe it's mental, but whatever works.

I would strongly recommend this beauty centre - I have been to many appointments for electrolysis…read moreand all the staff are friendly, welcoming and professional. It is a organised place where you can get an appointment easily in advance and they make the experience relaxing and easy. I am so pleased with the results and that I don't have to worry about my bikini line now! Thanks all at Parkside, Martha

One of the reasons I love London so much is that there's so much to discover. Since moving to…read moreHighbury a couple of months ago I have tried my hardest to try as much as I can in my local area - avoiding the comfort of the expected in chains and importantly not using public transport to get somewhere when I could just walk to a local joint. And this is how I ended up walking into Zoraza, just down the road from me, rather than get the tube into town to make use of a waxing voucher I had. It's not the most preposessing place from the outside, rose pressed flower paper excepted, and was rather lifeless when I walked in, loaf of bread in hand, looking at my least glamorous. Something I'd have felt awful at the prospect of down in Mayfair. But the girls here were lovely and booked me in for an appointment an hour later. I went back and was quickly ushered down the steepest stairs in the world to a lovely underground lair of a treatment room by a charming Russian lady from Latvia. Boys - you may wish to stop reading here - girl talk ahead! Now, they say the devil is in the detail, and surely this is at its truest when it comes to waxing. Not only in the attentiveness of the waxer, but also in the attention to the little things in the room. I had a towel laid on the floor so I didn't have to walk on the tiles, and a couple of steps set out so I could climb onto the bed (not strictly necessary for me as clearly I can leap about, moreso for the older clientele I shuppose). Same detail goes into the waxing. Not a place you'd go for a quick in-out wax - it's all done a tiny bit at a time, with a quick detail check with the pointed tweezers afterwards. Waxing lady likes it this way - I'm inclined to agree. I was there for about half an hour. So yet another big fat amen to local business triumphs. Zoraza, I salute you!

I just love this place! After I moved in the area I decided…read moreto change my hair stylist, but was immensely disappointed with the service I received at this other place. I have a very long straight hair, which requires a lot of care to always look healthy and I've been taking care of it for a long time, but after visiting this other place they ruined my hair. I was in such despair, that I started tying my hair up every day. My best friend recommended me Zoraza and said they could fix everything and they truly managed to give life to my hair again. The girls there were very friendly and kind. They explained everything they were about to do and in the end I walked out the salon with a big smile on face and hair, that looks like from a shampoo commercial. Totally recommended!

I got an LED Microdermabrasion facial done by Charissa this past weekend and am overall thrilled…read morewith the experience & results. Charissa is extremely sweet, knowledgeable, and great with treatment- I nearly fell asleep in the chair at one point I was so relaxed. I'm new to skin care regimens/microdermabrasion and am happy with my first try- 2 days later, my skin looks noticeably clearer and tighter. Highly recommend this spot and Charissa, I'll definitely be going back!

This spot is cheap and cheerful - and sometimes that's just what you need! When I wandered in a…read morelittle early, I was wary of the yowling baby in the lobby, but I was welcomed nicely and taken downstairs into quieter, less lugubrious surroundings. The decor was simple but clean, and I had a basic hot stone massage, with *firm* strokes, which is my preference. I do like it when a masseuse asks my input on where I'd like more focus, which didn't happen here, but maybe that's a cultural thing. I definitely got the vibe that this is more of a Eastern European type of salon, so when in Rome, I took off my clothes, er, etc! And I definitely left feeling lighter in the instep :))

Don't miss on visiting the emerging Hackney area, one genuine east London melting pot! From…read morevintage fabrics and designer gems to artisanal food, you will also find the newest beauty concept Alexandra Gorgeous founded by the "Fait Maison" Facial Expert Nsona Rollier. The French specialist is mostly known for her "millennial" treatment, a modern blend of natural antioxidant ingredients for a gorgeous glow. They offer full male body hot waxing too.

Staying in London for a week and needed a pampering. Lucked out with finding Anya Spa!…read more Amy did a great job of my Shellac manicure (£25). Could have used a little bit more cuticle work but overall, she was a skilled manicurist and speedy without compromising the job. I loved that I didn't have to share the polish color wheels with other tables, which meant I could hum and haw over my color choices while she started working. That made the choice so much less stressful and for once, I didn't walk out of a manicure regretting my color choice! After watching Munni thread multiple women's brows, I had her thread and dye mine (£5+7). It was the first time for me so I can't give a comparison review but I can say that it was fast and relatively painless. She was friendly and informative -- I felt like my brows were in safe hands! I am seriously excited about not having to fill in my brows for the next week! Plus, no awful breakouts like when I get them waxed. The only issue I had was that the two nail techs kept sharing the cuticle tools. Maybe it's not regulated in England but in the US, nail salons have to sanitize all tools for every client.

Nice clean and modern spa with £5 eyebrow threading services! Yippee! The girl who does eyebrow…read morethreading is like a machine as customers line up in the salon and there is good reason - she's very good. I told her that she was the most gentle eyebrow threader on planet earth. The salon/spa is brand new and already seems to have a good customer base. So there you have it!