I don't usually spend much time in 'salon' type places, but if I'm ever forced to make my nails…read morepretty for a wedding or other formal occasion I head in to Desire Nails and Beauty. Their prices are cheap, the shop is bright pink, and the service is friendly and often hilarious. Desire is located opposite Westfield and down the road from Burwood Railway station. With dozens of cafes and restaurants on Burwood Rd you can grab a coffee or snack while waiting for your toes to dry. My favourite thing about desire is the wacky waxing options available. Some of the best are listed below (please note that all these options are from the women's menu): * Buttocks wax- $20 * Finger or toe waxing- $6. Good value for all you wolverines out there. * Neck or ears wax- $12 And my personal favourite... * Nose or forehead waxing- $12 For all your embarrassing waxing needs, desire has you covered, so get in there you hairy nosed freaks.

I go here a lot, but it's rarely to get my nails done. Their waxing is the cheapest I've seen in…read moreSydney- only $12 for an eyebrow and lip wax, which is fantastic! They are fast, the waxing is painless, and they always do a good job. I usually remind them beforehand to shape my eyebrows naturally as I don't want them to go too thin, but they've never made a mistake. I used to go here for manicures/pedicures, but I stopped after the last two manicures I received. The pedicures are great (though, I have to say the little pedicure bins don't seem very sanitary. I've watched a man with really dirty feet get in, and then all they did was spray water into the basin afterwards before the next customer got in- yeck!), and I'd still go in for them, but my last two manicures were a disaster. The same lady did them both times and both times she ended up sanding my ACTUAL NAIL with the electric file- you know, the ones they use on acrylic (fake) nails! The first time she did it, it wasn't a big deal, but the second time, she left little ridges on my nails where the file cut in and they stayed there for months until the nail regrew :( I wish I'd taken pictures or complained, but I didn't. Instead, I just refuse to get my nails done there. I'd recommend Desire for the waxing and pedicures, but be careful with the manicures. I don't think they do the best job as fair as manicures go.

I love global brands outlet because even though a lot of their merchandise is rubbish, the cheap…read moreprices are too irresistible to ignore. And a lot of the stuff is actually good. It seems as though there is a permanent sale going on, because the 'Importers Cancelled Orders' sign arely moves, which is great. Located on Burwood Rd, close to the Railway Station, GBS is a great place to pick up those small, insignificant purchases you can never have enough of. You know the ones I mean- shampoo, cotton buds, nail polish, makeup wipes and other cosmetic paraphernalia. The prices are super cheap, but you get what you pay for (i.e. the $2 nail polish that starts chipping before it leaves the bottle). They also sell bags and clothes but I've never really paid too much attention to these items, so they mustn't be too appealing (to me at least). Check it out for yourself and see what bargains you can find.

I wish I'd discovered Scotty's a few weeks ago, I would have had SO much fun at Halloween! I…read morehappened upon this store by accident, although I am positive it must be much-loved in the film & TV industry and theatres as well as amongst Newtown's still-healthy Goth population. I wasn't really in the market for makeup but the lure of the fake blood as well as quality-looking make-up inside hooked me in. It was bang on closing but the shop assistant didn't say anything to me, just waited patiently while I browsed and it was only when her senior came in to close up that I even realised that's what they were doing. Fake blood, liquid latex, or long-wearing regular make-up can all be found at Scotty's and it all looked reasonably priced to me! (I mean, how much IS a vial of true blood these days?...)

From the owner: Scotty's Make-up & Beauty, est.1980, has been supplying the Australian beauty industry with…read moreprofessional lines of make-up, special effects (SFX), skincare and haircare for 35 years. During this time, beauty salons, film productions, TV studios, theatrical hair and make-up teams, make-up Colleges and freelance Make-up Artists alike have all visit Scotty's for their make-up, SFX and beauty needs. As we've grown, so have our relationships with International Make-up Artists and industry professionals. Such relationships allow us to provide you with the Make-up Artists choice. All our products are sourced worldwide to ensure that those 'must-have' items are readily available. We also update our pro lines regularly, to make sure that you have the latest tricks of the trade at your fingertips. Most importantly, we're priced competitively. From our best-selling $10.00 Scotty's Brush Cleaner to $400.00 Zuca Pro Make-up Travel Cases, you can rest assured that you're getting the best price at Scotty's Make-up. Today, we carry 60+ global brands. So whether you are after Make-up Artist essentials, the latest in SFX, or that must-have cult beauty buy, we'll have what you need. In fact, if there is a product that we do not stock, we ask you to let us know, so we can find the product you're after. We love seeing old faces, and meeting new ones, so come by one of our stores (we have one in Broadway, NSW, and the other in Fitzroy, VIC) to say hello!

I used to think that visiting a pharmacy would be like entering a science lab, where you would find…read morestrong odoured chemicals stacked on shelves behind a counter. Priceline and other chemists in Sydney are nothing like that. In fact, you could be visiting a chemist shop for reasons that have nothing to do with prescriptions. And that's exactly why I drop into Priceline weekly. The unmistakeable pink of Priceline ensure that everyone knows it's a women's store. You will find all sorts of things from makeup to medicines. I love their perfume section as they have great sale prices on them. They offer a huge collection of toiletries and I prefer buying my sunscreen and other one offs here rather than entering woolies or coles. Their club card offers great rewards and offers.