I regularly visit this great salon in the Northern Quarter to get my nails done by the lovely…read moreHarriet. Harriet came on high recommendations from a friend and I would recommend her to anyone. Friendly team and excellent service. Harriet is fast and my gel nails always look fab and last longer than any others I've had in the past. You also get offered a complimentary glass of bubbles which goes down a tear while getting your nails pampered. Gel nails cost £22 with removal of previous set included. I recently had my gels off which is £5 or free with any service, so I opted for a file and polish which cost £8 and lasted literally 10 days before it started to chip. Amazing! You can book online and I would highly recommend Harriet's service for nails. I can't comment on other beauticians as haven't experienced their services.

I have now been coming here for my Brazilian Waxing for the last couple of months (after an…read moreextended period of being a Brazilian Waxing Company regular who always struggled to get a short notice appointment and never had the same waxist more than once, then a few forays into City Spa Escapes with their fantastic lycon hot wax but extortionate prices) and am finally settled and happy. Conversation with Harriet is never stilted but not too much; she's normal and friendly and down to earth. She doesn't judge me for my low pain threshold and gets the job done quickly and as pain free as possible. It's excellent value for money and a lovely salon too. A very personal service, and you even get a discount in the week running up to and just after your birthday! Couldn't recommend them more!

Whenever I mention the Brazilian Waxing Co to my female friends, the reaction is always the same;…read morethey go white, cross their legs and say 'oooph!' It's pretty much a universal reaction amongst the girls, whilst men either stare blankly as if to say 'eh?' or nudge each other and go 'fnurr fnurr! Eh! Eh! Hehehehe!' like excited monkeys. And nine times out of ten, I'm not even talking about this place because of its waxing of down-there hair. You see, despite its fear-inducing name, Brazilian Waxing Co does more than just your ladygarden. I've been coming here since it opened a couple of years ago, for various treatments but one in particular. Eyebrow threading. If you haven't heard of it, or you're not sure what it is, you only need to know three things: one, it's quicker than plucking, and more precise than waxing; two, it lasts longer; and three, it really, really bloody hurts! But it is so worth it; when I'm done with my threading, I look in the mirror and the pain instantly fades; all I can think of is how great my eyebrows look. As any girl will tell you, a good eyebrow lifts the face. The threading treatments I have had here have always been top-notch, excellent value at £7 and I would recommend it as the best place for threading in Manchester. The only place that tops it is a salon I visit when I'm in London. So, if you need your eyebrows done, you know where to go, but what of the rest of their treatments? Well, I'm not gonna go into too much detail for the faint hearted amongst you, but the bikini waxing service is efficient and they try and make you as comfortable as possible. There's no need to be embarrassed, these girls have seen thousands of downstairses, and they'll see thousands more. What makes me slightly uncomfortable is the design of the shop and treatment rooms, which are basically enclosed booths. The walls don't reach all the way to the ceiling, and sound carries pretty well, so it's hard to relax completely. The basic bikini wax is £10, Brazilian £20, and they'll take it all off for £25 (in for a penny, in for a pound, as my wise old nan might say). In terms of what else they wax; pretty much whatever you want. Arms, legs, tummies, chins. And yes, boys, they do offer the back, sack and crack, at an eye-watering (you're not wrong there...) £50. They also do lash and brow tinting for both genders (in case your manscara isn't quite cutting it...) So if you've got unwanted hair, anywhere, get down to Brazilian Waxing Co.

Thank you so much Miss Kay for making me feel at ease. Lovely job on my legs, Mistress was very…read morehappy and thought they looked very sexy in stockings. Walk to the taxi rank not to far. Thankfully davina

I have recently took my daughter sho is 12 years old and never done waxing before. She was so…read morenervous. We had Georgia who was very pleasant explained my daughter before and after care and slso the products she is using. She was very quick and gentle and very friendly that my daughter abdilutely loved the servise and now has smooth legs . She loves her shorts and wearing her swimming costume. Georgina also managed to my daughters eyebrows looking fabulous . It will be mummy's turn next time . We are now off to treat ourselves and book to do our nails. We highly recommend strictly waxing radcliffe .

From the owner: Intimate & Full Body Waxing, Shellac Gel Nails, Manicures & Pedicures, Callus Peels, Spray Tanning…read moreusing St Tropez, Fake Bake Dark, Sunjunkie, HD Brows, Tinting. Online Bookings available see website contact page Free Parking

I find nok one of the best massage therepists in Manchester. she is excellent in what she does and…read moreher treatments do not break the bank

This beautiful salon has very good discounts on eyelash extension for £12 and shellac neails for…read more£16. They also offer discount massage, facials and waxing as well. Very good saving but with quality too. Well recommend.

Sabiha's hair and beauty is an okay place to get a nice haircut. The staff are generally friendly…read moreand women and blokes have their haircut separately. The guy who I got a cut off was passionate about what he did; courteous and we had a good chat about the curry mile. Students stand to get a discount and there's elaborate selection of potential dos with all sorts of colourings and what have you at different price kicking off from the 10 pound mark.

I went in for this blow dry, which I had never done at a salon before. I wasn't completely sure…read morewhat I wanted so I left it in the supremely capable hands of Bhean. She made my crazy, poofy, frizzy hair look like I had just stepped out of an "After" photo of those before/after hair product advertisements. I felt confident as I stepped out into the world, and definitely felt like I had a little swagger hahah. Highly recommended. Afterall, isn't that why we go to "beauty" salons, to feel beautiful? Great location. at the top of Whitworth Park before Rusholme if you're coming from the uni (just a tip, since I got lost)

If you're around Didsbury and you're in need of some salon pampering, then Elegant Touch, voted…read more"Salon of Excellence" for 9 of its 10 years in business, should be your first point of call. Made up of 5 salon rooms, a pedicure area and a number of manicure stations, if you have the money you can get yourself a complete overhaul here. They offer most of the latest skincare techniques such as laser and peels, treatments such as reflexology and aqua detox, make up and waxing. Also offered here are non-invasive surgical techniques such as thread vein removal, Botox and Restylane for those of you that are a little braver (I don't think I'll be going down that root, but never say never!) I myself have only ever had a manicure in here from a lovely lady, (Nailtiques Therapeutic Manicure to be exact) which was £18 but left my nails in a good a strong condition for almost 3 weeks afterwards. Well worth it.

I called in The Face Doctor while in the Trafford Centre mainly to take a look around with my…read morefriend, as this is a brand I've never heard of before and I was also confused with the name which ended in "Alderley Edge", I later found out this was due to where the store was founded and have their other branch, with this one being their second store and the latest to open. The store is quite small and mainly does do treatments for facial things, as I'm nowhere near an expert I can't comment or describe further in this department. Most of the prices were really high, costing hundreds of pounds just for a milileter, inside the store was small and wasn't that nice either, it just felt too high end and in a way it felt overpriced, as it felt like something which shouldn't be a standalone store but a stand at a Department store, this is quite interesting as there are many department stores in the Trafford Centre including John Lewis which is near enough next store and others including Selfridges and Debenhams. The woman who was working didn't seem too friendly, she didn't seem to be doing anywork, she just sat there, she wasn't greeting customers or even getting out of her chair to help, which are characteristics of good customer service you would associate with a high end brand, which this place sadly doesn't have which is the main reason, while considering other points above that I feel this store deserves a single one star.

It's fast approaching that time of the year where everything feels so hectic. Yes, it's Christmas…read more Well, soon it will be. So the next few weeks will mainly consist of writing lists, choosing gifts, spending money, eating rich food and drinking lots of wine.. (I know I'm not alone here?!) The hustle and bustle slowly intensifies with the crescendo on December 25th when the big man himself makes an appearance. Then. We. Can. Relax. It's difficult at Christmas to keep the stress at bay, with so many things to do before the big deadline day so make sure you take some time out to look after yourself. Whether it's between now and Christmas, or soon after when you begin to wind down, I have the perfect thing in mind for you. A little coach house in Chorlton is home to The Buddha Beauty Company, a tranquil hideaway that welcomes all. Down a small cobbled street on Beech Road this quaint salon owned and managed by Llewelyn Thomas brings your own mini experience of an exotic getaway in the Far East. That is where Llewelyn found most inspiration during his decade of world travel which he has used to stretch his skills far wider than you would expect from a small town salon. Leave your stresses and strains at the door The staff here have such a warm welcome and cater for everyone's needs. There is a 'open door policy' inviting everyone in, even if you don't have a treatment booked. You are more than welcome to sit in the soothing environment of the salon and choose from a list of speciality teas to sip your troubles away with nothing but the sound of pan pipes to ease your mind. Got the dog? No problem, fido is welcome too. With a water bowl, some treats, toys and pet friendly staff your canine buddy will leave The Buddha Beauty Company just as relaxed as you are. (I *love* this) All of the products used and sold here are completely homemade and organic. It's only when you see the enormity of the range that you will truly realise just how much work goes into each and every product. That's true love isn't it? The Buddha Beauty Company pride themselves in bring you great products at great prices with an aromatherapy full body massage only costing £45, and I can assure you that would be £45 well spent! There's plenty more on offer too, here are just some of the treatments they offer: Deep cleansing facial - £30 Luxury manicure/pedicure - £20/£25 Eyebrow re-shape - £8 Full leg waxing - £20 Reiki - £40 Vortex Healing - £40 Pregnancy massage - £40 Reflexology - £40 Indian head massage -£30 And many more... The Buddha Beauty Company describes themselves as 'a spa without the water' and it's completely true, your experience here will feel similar to that of a larger spa, but of course a lot more personal. Call 0161 971 3468 to book your appointment today. They are open between Monday & Saturday 10am - 6pm, with Thursday as their late night until 8pm. Their full address for your sat nav: the Buddha Beauty Company, The Coach House, 115 Beech Road, Chorlton, Manchester, M21 9EQ If you've been to The Buddha Beauty Company before, or choose to visit as a result of my post, please leave a comment below! Enjoy! Check out more reviews at www.getoutandseestuff.com

From the owner: At Buddha Beauty we specialise in skincare. With our own award winning range of animal free true…read morecruelty free products. Our salon it sucked away on Beech road and is truly a place of tranquility and calm. Unlike other salons from the moment you walk through the door you will leave all your troubles behind. The music is calming, the aromas uplifting and the staff are warm and welcoming to all.

Been here a few times for Hollywood wax - excellent price, super efficient - was in and out in 10…read moremins with not a hair left. Super professional and friendly!

It's quite difficult to write about a waxing studio without giving too much information but this is…read moremy new favourite salon, and I've been to a fair few in my time. I visited for both a wax and for semi permanent eyelashes. The wax was first and I was talked through the whole process, told exactly what positions to be in and exactly what would happen next. I've never experienced this before and it was so welcome! I've heard many a horror story of people stripping when the therapist didn't need/want them to, lying the wrong way, etc. This way you know exactly what to do and things just work out better. My eyelashes cost the bargain price of £30 which is half the price of my last set. I've had them on nearly 2 weeks with very little loss. The last set I had fell off within 2 weeks. They charge £20 for refills and anticipate this will be needed at around the 4-6 week mark. My eyelashes took around 45 minutes and look perfect, no clumping whatsoever. They are also designed specifically for my lashes so I have shorter ones on the inside of my eye socket and longer on the outside. They are natural looking and I've had so many compliments on them I can see this being a new must have for me in my beauty regime! The eye lash specialist is quiet but efficient making sure you also have a patch test before a set of lashes. They have 20% off on Sundays (yes!! Open 7 days a week!) and for students. They are also planning on doing nails in the new year. I guess I better make my appointments in advance now...