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 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!

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 is my favourite beauty salon in Manchester. I come here every month and get threading (brow &…read moreupper lip) and waxing (half leg & bikini) and it all costs only £31.00 for all of it! They also do a really good job, I never get ingrowns or irritation after waxes from here, they use good wax and all the staff are well trained. I've visited a few different salons in the Withington area and this place is the best, its just a bonus that its also very cheap! Can highly recommend!

For perfect eyebrow threading this is the only place to come. I don't live nearby but I have found…read morenobody better than Maryam in all of Greater Manchester or Cheshire.

A place to relax and unwind! A hidden gem in the heart of china town Manchester. Having tried a few…read morespas in manchester I can happily say this is my favourite! I have tried both the signiture body massage and payot exfoliation. My therapist was Hiroku, lovely lady ! She was informative throughout the session she even gave me tips to carry on with my session at home.

Even though I am travelling quite often a long haul flights always affect me in a negative way. My…read moreskin is dull an despite applying moisturizer it gets spotty and dry. Also being crammed into economy class with little room to stretch my legs and back doesn't help finding the energy to get back to work or relax. But after coming back from Vegas, my last 10 hour flight, I was determined to get back into balance a bit quicker with a little help from Bali Spa. Conveniently situated in the heart of the city centre, it was only a short walk in my delirious jetlag state through the streets of China Town to find this gem of a SPA. Leaving Manchester behind once you walk up the first floor, you truly feel like you are back on holiday! Yay prolonging the relaxation and easing the jet lag. The luxurious interior of Bali spreads over three floor and is about the most beautiful seeting I have seen in any location in Manchester so far. Its surprisingly quiet and airy, given the busy location. You are instantly welcomed by the friendly staff and find yourself lounging on the comfy sofa, sipping a glass of Aloe Juice or tea. After your treatment you are also welcome to stay and are not ushered out for the next appointment waiting. Their treatments range from various types of massages, manicures and pedicures to facial treatments using PAYOT products. I was booked in for a full Indian head and neck massage, of 60 minutes and welcomed by Anna, who explained the whole procedure in detail. She also made sure I was not allergic to any of the ingredients used on my skin. I can be quite sensitive to anything scented so I decided to stay away from lavender or tea tree old. She was also very gentle and professional in her approach, all her movements were executed as a choreography, knowing exactly where to apply pressure. To be honest I am fairly hesitant to trust someone to give me a massage as I know how much damage can be done with the wrong technique, but felt in absolutely safe hands here.

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

Just had my nails and eyelashes done I am so pleased the best nail bar around thanks Julie xread more

My go-to in Manchester! I have nails and lashes every time and am never disappointed. Friendly…read moreatmosphere, the staff are amazing and always do their best to squeeze you in even at short notice. Highly recommend!

Booked an appointment here and was unable to attend due to my house being burgled. The salon…read morerefused to refund me for my appointment or reschedule it. I am absolutely gobsmacked at their appalling customer service and clear insensitivity

From the owner: Beauty Tonic ltd was established in Didsbury in 2012. Right from the start otheir principles were…read morebased on the importance of enhancing and maintaining a person's natural beauty. Since then they haven't stopped searching for the best for their clients' and the new fully qualified Level 3 team are a testament to the persistence and hard work it takes to build a fantastic little business. Every client is assessed as an individual so that they can provide the perfect treatment, performed the way you want it. Founded by Rachel May after she noticed a demand for premium beauty treatments that offered a luxurious yet affordable & friendly experience, Rachel's vision was to create a bespoke boutique Beauty Salon Brand in Manchester offering traditional treatments in a modern, professional setting. Rachel has 16 years experience and has worked IN the beauty industry and ONLY the beauty industry her entire life- she personally and extensively trains all staff to ensure that their goal is give you the best service possible. Beauty Tonic's salons offer their clients a friendly, relaxed service in a professional environment. We take pride in offering a consistent, quality service with sound advice and assurance that the treatments are being performed by a qualified specialist, trained to the highest of industry standards. Providing professional application of CND Shellac Nails, CND Vinylux Nail Polish, St Tropez Spray Tans and all types of body waxing and hair removal inc Intimate.

I travel over an hour to get to the Manchester Salon because I'm so pleased with the whole…read moreexperience. Friendly atmosphere, lovely surroundings and excellent care. I am a client of Emma's who is fantastic - highly skilled, lovely person and totally happy with each treatment I've had with her. Wouldn't go anywhere else now :) Annie

This must be one of Manchester's beauty elite's secrets. I came here to claim (yet another) Living…read moreSocial voucher. I first made an appointment over the phone and the staff on the line were professional and an appointment was made on my preferred date. When I arrived, it was early but the place was already quite busy but the staff remained calm and friendly. The reception/waiting area was beautifully furbished, clean and well-maintained. While I was waiting, a lady came to water the plants and pluck out dead leaves and a handyman came to fix/clean the air conditioner. The waiting room was infused with some aromatherapy smell and played relaxing "massage/yoga" music. They had professionally printed treatment lists and literature, which gave me confidence that they would be offering a high standard of service. The prices are very reasonable. You could even purchase a £30 for £60 deal on the Yelp App and if you Check-In here, you get 40% off your first treatment! (I will almost definitely be treating myself again after this visit!)