I'm not a fan usually of massages. They are something my friends do when they are feeling stressed…read morewhen I turn to the chocolate, but I was very pleasantly surprised by Thai Beauty. The lady who carries them out is a Thai Therapist who trained in Thailand using traditional Thai therapies and you can sure tell. I'm not sure what the technical term is, but she gets right in there, none of this faffing about with a gentle stroke for her. You get a good workout, and you can almost hear your body thanking you as you leave! Also, as the salon is off her house you aren't paying her expensive building costs that a lot of posh salons have to, and you can have a full body massage for an hour for only £25. Try now before the word gets out, the prices go up and you have to beg for an appointment!

This city centre salon is just around the corner from where I work and I love the fact that I can…read morego at lunchtime for a quick eyebrow wax and go straight back to work with only minimal redness above my eyes which my glasses can pretty much hide. The therapists here are such experts that they can somehow do a waxing more gently but just as efficiently so that you don't look like you have been in some sort of fisticuffs brawl during your lunch break! I also had the file and paint done on my finger nails before a big night out. There is a huge range of colours and I managed to get almost a week out of the polish which is longer than usual and a good price at £11. A little bit of indulgence for just over a tenner works for me. Another plus is that you can choose the treatment you want and book and appointment on line and the girls will do their very best to give you that time slot. I also have to confess that a have just started using the 'Boob Tube'!!! It's not some kind of top but a cream which promises to keep me heading north. I live in hope.

I am a big fan of the girls in the Beauty Company. They provide a relaxed and friendly atmosphere…read moreand are generally on time so there is no hanging around waiting. I love their text reminder service and they ahve special deals on regularly for their loyal clients (Yay!) It's not the cheapest, but it's worth it for the great location and great service. They are also very happy to squeeze you in whenever you need something urgently... very handy.

Tucked away at the back of the lower ground floor of House of Fraser, the Clarins spa is ab fab…read moredarling! I started to use this salon when my lovely husband gave me a gift voucher for Christmas and once the voucher ran out I liked it so much I began forking out actual cash. My favourite treatment is the fake tan application. Unlike most salons which use cold spray tan machines, the Clarins girls, who are all really friendly, use a tan which has to be rubbed in. The good news is that they do so carefully and slowly so you actually feel like you're getting a massage in the process. The other benefit of this kind of tan is that you get a really natural colour and no-one will use the 'hilarious' line 'Have you been tangoed?' Something else I noticed is that these therapists are super professional, asking all about allergies and reactions and giving clear instructions about how to look after your skin after a treatment. Despite the spa's location in the upmarket House of Fraser, prices are competitive, for example £8 for an eyebrow wax and so it's pretty busy. If I had to talk about a drawback to the spa's location, I would mention the one and only time I have had a pedicure and toenail polish there. Not being forward thinking enough to bring along a pair of flip flops or sandals for going home in , I had to walk through the store to the car park in my smart work clothes and a pair of paper flip flops. Sooo not a good look sweetie, but a lesson learned!

Ever girl deserves a little bit of pampering and Omeya is on hand to offer just that to us! They…read morehave won a commercial premises award and it's easy to see why. The spa is really beautiful and they have six treatment rooms offering a whole range of great treatments. At Omeya you can treat yourself to manicures, pedicures, waxing, massage, facials and loads more and they are an official Dermalogica spa. I got the express facial at just £25 for 30 mins and it was really great! I loved every minute of it and it's great for people on the go!

My friends booked us into Omeya for a 'mini-hen' as they couldn't attend the main event…read more On arrival we were greeted by friendly staff and led to a waiting area to fill out some forms and relax with a glass of champagne/tea. My friend had phoned in advance and they had arranged a bespoke pampering package for the three of us. Every effort was made to ensure we had the most relaxing afternoon. We were encouraged to slip into robes and soak up the tranquil surroundings. All three of us were pampered in the same room, with massages and manicures. After the massages we were coated in amazing smelling creams and had hot mitts and shoulder warmers applied. They then left us to relax together and enjoy the heat! As an extra they offered to treat us all to semi-permanent eyebrow makeup on the way out. Cannot think of one negative comment. Perfect for the a peaceful, relaxing afternoon.

Was here today for a full body massage courtesy of a Living Social voucher from a friend…read more The outside of the building doesn't really stand out or attract you in. Once inside it is very clean and presentable. I was welcomed straight away and then whisked off for my massage. They girl was friendly and helping. Telling me muscles that where tight and how to help them. The massage was deep and very thorough. They have a vast range of services. Including lazer tattoo removal.

I had a voucher for a one hour swedish full body massage here. Deirdre was really good and used…read morejust the right amount of pressure. She worked on a few of my tight, painful muscles and gave advice on how to exercise to help them. The bed was heated which was very welcome on a cold windy day! Lights dim and soothing music. Really happy with my treatment and didn't want to leave. I will definitely return here for more treatments.

I love this beauty spa in Bangor. Its a great place to go if you fancy a real pampering session…read more I recently took them up on their holiday special offer of a spray tan, eyebrow wax and eyelash tint all for £33.00 - a very good price considering they use he-she - the dog's dangles of tanning product. I felt special from the moment I walked in and didn't mind stripping down to my nags in front of strangers as the girls are lovely, really chatty and interested in the customers needs. I was very pleased with the eyebrow wax and felt they had really got all the stray little brutes that other places miss sometimes. And my tint was a very deep black just as I wanted - I left feeling on top of the world and looking forward to my next visit.

Skin Deep is a great Beauty Spa located in the Middle of High Street. It is renowned for its…read morerelaxing atmosphere and homely feel. It has also helped me get out of the bad books a few times, offering gift vouchers for loved ones. My sisters swear by the manicures and pedicures, but it is not only for the vain. Maria (proprietor) and the girls in Skin Deep offer reflexology, makeup application, body waxing, laser hair removal, spa treatments and massage to ease your aches and pains. The business as a whole has a real family feel, they wont mind if you are running a few minutes late or want to stay for an extra treatment. I know that my loved ones wont go anywhere else for beauty treatment and when I need a gift for any of them I go straight to Skin Deep.

This is a fairly recent beauty salon in Carrick, it is a little more up market than some and so the…read moreprices reflect this. Though sometimes I can appreciate the saying 'you get what you pay for' and I think that applies here! Attempting to get an appointment for nights and weekends can be difficult so you do need to book well in advance generally. I really like this place and the staff are very pleasant and make you feel at ease no matter what treatment you are having done. I will be back :)

This was my first massage due to a traffic accident at work, I found the place bright, clean and…read morewelcoming and the staff were friendly and helpful. The massage was excellent and the price was very reasonable, I will be back!

Would definitely recommend Karma…read more The staff are extremely pleasant and welcoming. The price-list here is very reasonable. Have been for waxing and a massage now and both times I was very happy. The ambiance of the place was extremely relaxing with soft music playing.

Excellent for nails, massage, foot care, facials and cosmetics. Some rooms lack space, and all…read moremassages are upstairs