It's been pouring rain for days and a holiday to Barcelona is closely approaching. Looking like…read moreCasper the Ghost is a no-no when trying to enjoy the sun and surf of the Mediterranean; something had to be done. Tucked away along Covent Garden, the Tanning Shop was the solution. I dropped in for a single tan and purchased a single packet of lotion and it only set me back about £10 or so, not pricey at all. The gentleman working there was very helpful, explaining the intensity of the booths and whatnot and advised me on how much time I should spend tanning. He didn't have me fill out any disclaimer forms, which I found a little bit surprising. They do have stand-up booths at this location and the radio in the booth allows you pass the time by listening to techno while you tan. I like that I didn't have to pay extra for the little wink eye-covers because I've been to salons where they do charge for them. It was not the most luxurious of salons, but the Tanning Shop was clean and served its purpose.

This place is perfect for a tanners of all ages…read more Great special offers and very friendly staff. Best tan in the West End and the customers are pretty hot !!

The worst salon ever my nails didn't even last a week they fell off they was so weak ,the lady done…read morethem was so rude she kept grabbing my hand telling me keep it there stop moving hand away then she got fed up and got a man to do my nails then started talking in her language alot didn't speak to me at all which I found very rude no communication at all never go there again . I use to always be regular customer here but turnt nasty and rude . Don't recommend anyone waste money .

I'm saving all you lassies that love a pampering as much as I do the trouble of frantically…read moresearching around for a nail shop near Islington. Like I did. Before a co-worker came to my rescue and mentioned that Angel Nail was quite good...off I went! Girls, let's Yelp the best beauty places...it's a win/win for all. Prettier, happier ladies...prettier, happier world. I've translated my manicure/pedicure obsession to Europe. There are many things I can give up, but this is not one of them and luckily Angel Nail exists for those of us still on quite a budget. 28 GBP (cash only!) or a manicure/pedicure combo that reaches my exacting standards? SOLD. I only had to wait a very short time. I had a nice conversation with the owner as he did my manicure. He charged my iPhone for me. All plusses! The only improvements? Perhaps a spiffier color selection (though its certainly fine, and not the worst I've seen) and a bit of spiffing up, but all in all...I really liked the spot, the staff and the color job. My nails look infinitely better and my feet much smoother and well-buffed and shined.

Good location, fairly priced and the sun beds give excellent results first time…read more Strong, so six minutes is only allowed if it's your first time.

I came to City Tanning and Beauty for the first time last week and I will definitely be going back…read more The salon is lovely and clean - bright and airy. I went for a massage and although the room was rather small it was very well presented. The music was soothing and relaxing and the beauty therapist knew exactly what she was doing. The service was fantastic and I look forward to my next appointment.

Once you find an amazing waxer, don't lose her! I've been going to Leslie for my waxing needs for 6…read moreyears now, and it's by far the best wax I have ever had (Brazilian). She's so thorough and an all round gem of a woman.

Express pedicure. I envisioned a bit of sloughing, a bit of scrubbing, a bit of filing, a bit of…read morepolishing, a bit of drying, and I'd be on my way! Hey, when you're in The City, you need things done FAST. When me and my colleague noticed the sign for Urbanbeach down the road from our office advertising express pedicures, we jumped at the chance to pamper ourselves on our lunch break. First of all, this is not your typical nail salon. Mostly because there are no pedicure seats and only one manicure station. We got our pedicures in separate rooms that looked more suited for a wax or a facial. Yes, we had to sit on those movable lounger seats. The usual polite chitchat went on while my beautician filed and polished away (apart from a quick lotion application, that was IT). Probably 20 minutes total. But then we were both told to wait in the reception for our nails to dry for at least 20 minutes. ANOTHER 20 MINUTES?? Nothing express about that! There were no nail dryers, no fun flip flops to wear on the journey home. From my vantage point, Urbanbeach seemed to have an upscale client base... what gives? My beautician came back to check on me after 20 minutes by FURIOUSLY rubbing her thumb into my big toenail, which clearly smudged the polish. I maintain that it was probably dry enough to go, but she just ruined it with her thumbrape of my toe. So, she got down on hands and knees, ON THE FLOOR OF THE RECEPTION, wiped the polish off and started again. Luckily, my friend was sitting next to me, so that I could sigh and roll my eyes with her. Otherwise, all that frustration would have come out in a much less dignified (read: british) way. Unhygenic and completely avoidable! If we didn't have to get back to work, I might have stayed sitting there, reading trashy mags and enjoying my (sort of) pampering. Instead, I had to slip and slide the short walk back to the office in what can only be described as packing foam sandals. I am still wearing them as I type this. Oh yeah, and it cost me £26. Needless to say, I won't be returning.

I was rather apprehensive about coming here after my bad experience with other outlets of this…read morechain but the visit was a very positive surprise. It's friendly, clean, well equipped. Loved it! They currently have "Monday madness" running each Monday: Half price tanning on all single sessions.

I hate to do this but I'm actually upset after my session here . The blond lady from Liverpool…read morestreet tanning shop was very arrogant. . when I entry she don't even say hello and look at me like I disturb her. The attitude was very bad amd I can say she don't like to be there in that moment because her attitude was like upset , no smile and absolutely passive face . I feel actually strange . After I finish my session I just give to the girls a feedback about my experience inside in the lamp and when I turn I hear tham both laughing. I can say Im a very good customer because I came 3 times for week to tanning but in Liverpool street I will not came again .please be careful who you hiring .arrogant people who don't care about customers happiness will make you loose money

Now I am not a huge advocate of fake tan and sun beds etc! Pale and interesting is usually my…read moremotto... However it was the tail end of this summer (not that we really had one) and we were having a big outdoor party with Rugby Players and their WAGS theme. Therefore I felt it was appropriate to be orange. I use Liverpool Street tube so it was convenient for me to book an appointment the day before. When you first arrive you have to fill in a disclaimer type form ticking boxes regarding to your health etc. I'm not sure if you have had a spray tan before, but you literally stand in a box shaped machine with your feet apart and hands in front of you in a special position and the spray machine evenly sprays you from your toes up, then you have to turn around as it sprays from your head down. Let it dry and remove the lovely brown residue. The trick is to put loads of the white moisturising cream they provide onto the soles of your feet, palms, finger nails and in between your fingers - as these areas are not naturally tanned ever. I have to admit that I have had a couple done over the past 5 years - not many maybe three. In comparison this place was not as clean or easy to use as the other tanning studios I have been to. Although it was probably the best all over colour I have ever had and the most subtly - if that possible :)

This is a story of new beginnings & inner strength…read more Back in the day when I was married, I was also broke. And then one day my husband left me. I was distraught. I was a pile of mush. I had long hair because he liked it that way. Fortunately I have a mom that knows how to take care of her daughter. The day after he left me, I had a long talk with my mom about what a cock he was and how I was in a mess because I was so broke. Me: (wailing) "I'm sick! Eric is an ass! Eff him! And I have long hair! It looks so awful!" (more wails) Mom: "Sweetheart, I'm so sorry. Go out & get your hair cut" Me: "But I am so broke, I can barely pay for food!" Mom: "I'll send you $500" Me: *Sniff* "...K..." Two days later, thanks to my wonderful mother & Western Union, I had enough money to keep me afloat and then some while I earned my first pay check. And the first thing I did, after making sure I had food to eat and chucking my wedding ring back at the bastard I moved to London for (that was dumb, I could have pawned it), was get my hair cut. Since I wasn't picky who I saw, I was able to get an appointment that weekend. When I came in, the hairdresser was very sweet & knowledgeable & I bet he loved me even more when I told him I didn't care what he did, just make it short & easy. Not only did he do that but he made it look fabulous. Granted shredding a symbol of 2 years with a man that you suddenly and utterly despise can help with that but he set me free and added a little sass while he was at it. My mother's money also funded my ticket to the company Christmas party where I received my first kiss no less than a week after my husband left me pissed & blurry eyed. From that moment on I realized that everything would be okay. I was clearly desirable, I had a good job, a well located apartment... it was an expensive city but I could totally do it if I wanted to. I could be the single girl in the city! I didn't get to be that before because I was with the bastard! I ended up staying for 5 more months. There was a lot of crying but a lot of growing up. And I thank my mom, that guy at the Christmas party and Bibas for that chance to realize how strong a person I really am.

Really disappointing…read more I decided to use a voucher from wahanda because I'm looking for a new salon. The voucher I had was for a cut with one of the owners. I booked a week in advanced and when I arrived the owner said he decided that he wasn't going to cut my hair because one of his regulars wanted that spot....sorry, I thought we all made appts the same way. So, he sent me to one of his junior stylists. To be fair the stylist was nice, but unfortunately the average cut he gave me only lasted about a week before it turned to a hot mess. Think sort of 80s mullet meets a bob. Not a great look. Really disappointed to be first shuffled off so quickly and then get a haircut that I could have gotten in a strip mall. Not worth the trip.

There's a distinct lack of customer service. I have been three times. First time I waited 25…read moreminutes for my ore booked bed. Second time I decided to go during the day, considering there was only myself and another customer I was surprised at how dirty the place was- booth floors sticky, used sachets on the floor and worst of all hair on the booth walls! Third time I went I was greeted by a cloud of smoke around the salon that I had to walk through to get to the entrance, only to have to wait 5 minutes for the staff standing in the doorway to finish their roll ups. Each time I have asked for 10 minutes and have been given 4. Despite having always had 10 minutes in other tanning shops and explained this to the staff. If you do decide to go... Make sure you do not ave a booth downstairs as the rooms are so small that I had to push myself against the wall to open the booth door! Bronze and go in holloway is a much better bet! Cheaper, better equipment and lovely smiles and banta from all of ther staff

From the owner: "The Tanning Shop is the UK’s leading provider of professional UV and Spray tanning solutions since…read more1990. While The Tanning Shop has developed and grown over the years, our core philosophy has remained the same; to provide responsible tanning solutions in a professional and friendly environment. That’s The Tanning Shop difference. Clients choose The Tanning Shop not only because it is the UK’s largest tanning chain with over 100 stores nationwide, but for the accessibility of stores open 7 days a week, ease of our registration process, cleanliness of our stores and our staff who are fully trained to assist with every aspect of the tanning process!'

I went in after a red eye flight with an annoying but decided vision of multi-shade iridescent cat…read moreeye nails for my honeymoon, and they not only delivered (and then some) but they were all so kind, wonderful, and funny. It was also SO well priced. Genuinely the best nail experience I've ever had. If I could fly in every time I wanted them done I would!

Super kind staff, and an amazing local business!! Very clean work, I requested a basic gel manicure…read moreand was out the door in less than an hour. Their staff kindly talked to me about my experience being American, and helped me find local Vietnamese restaurants in the Shoreditch area. I'll definitely be coming back!!