Before you visit

Your consultation and first visit

What happens when you book, how a consultation works and how to prepare, so your first visit feels calm and clear.

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Not sure what to book?

Start with what you would like to change. These three routes cover everything we offer, and you can always call or message us for a steer.

  • Advanced skin

    Aesthetics

    Start with a conversation. Every aesthetics treatment begins with a consultation about your health and what you would like to change, with no pressure to go ahead.

  • Skin care

    Skin

    Facials for the skin you have now. Tell us about your skin and your routine, and your therapist will suggest the facial that suits it.

  • Everyday beauty

    Beauty

    Lashes, brows, nails, waxing, massage and more. Choose from the menu and book online, or call us if you would like help choosing.

How it works

  1. Choose your treatment

    Browse the treatment pages, or call the salon if you would like help choosing. Each page shows what to expect and, where a price is shown, how much it costs.

  2. Book online

    Use any Book now button to choose a time in our booking system, at any hour of the day. You can also call us during opening hours.

  3. Tell us about your health

    We ask a few questions about your health and any medicines you take, so your practitioner can plan safely. You fill in a short consultation form at the salon before your treatment.

  4. Arrive and settle in

    Park right outside, come in and relax in the reception. Your practitioner welcomes you and goes through what will happen.

  5. Your treatment

    Aesthetics treatments always start with a consultation. For other treatments your practitioner checks your skin and your needs before they begin.

  6. Aftercare

    You leave knowing what to expect in the following days and who to call. For aesthetics treatments you also get written advice. More is on our safety and aftercare page.

Your consultation

A consultation is a private conversation with your practitioner. It is not a sales pitch. Our free aesthetics consultations take place by phone.

  • Your practitioner asks about your health, your medicines and what you would like to change.
  • They ask about your skin or the area in question, and look at it in person where needed.
  • They explain the options that may suit you, what each involves, what it can and cannot do, the possible risks and the cost.
  • You have time to ask questions and to decide. Sometimes the honest answer is that no treatment is needed.

Aesthetics consultations are free, with no obligation. Aesthetics treatments are for adults aged 18 and over.

Patch tests

Some treatments need a patch test, also called a sensitivity test, before your first appointment. We use a small amount of the product on a small area of skin to check how your skin reacts. Patch tests are usually advised before tints, lash lifts, lamination and some skin treatments, and you can book one from the lashes and brows price list.

Please have the patch test at least 48 hours before your treatment. If your skin reacts, or you are unsure, please tell us before you come, and do not go ahead with the treatment until we have spoken.

Preparing for your visit

  • Bring a list of your medicines and supplements, and details of any treatments you have had elsewhere.
  • Tell us about any change in your health since you booked, including a cold sore, an infection, new medicines, or pregnancy.
  • Wear comfortable clothes that are easy to adjust, and arrive without heavy make-up if you are having a facial or an eye treatment.
  • Follow any instructions we send for your treatment. Your practitioner tells you if anything specific applies, such as pausing certain skincare products.
  • Little Miss Urban: a parent or guardian must stay with the child for the whole visit.
  • Parking and access: free parking is right outside, in front of the shops, and the salon entrance is step-free.

Questions

How early should I arrive?

A few minutes early is plenty. Free parking is right outside the salon, in front of the shops.

What should I tell you about my health?

Anything that might affect your treatment, including medical conditions, allergies, medicines and supplements, pregnancy or breastfeeding, recent surgery and any skin treatments you have had lately. If you are unsure whether something matters, tell us and we will decide together.

Can I change my mind after the consultation?

Yes. A consultation is a conversation, and there is no obligation to go ahead. You can take time to think it over.

What if I am unwell on the day?

Please call the salon as soon as you can. See our cancellation policy for how changes to appointments work.

Can I bring someone with me?

You are welcome to bring someone with you. They can wait for you in reception, but for privacy and safety they cannot come into the treatment room. For Little Miss Urban, a parent or guardian stays with the child for the whole appointment.