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The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

29a Manor Park Road, Castle Bromwich, Birmingham, West Midlands, B36 0DJ

About us

We are a multi-awarding salon and we offer a comprehensive list of beauty services located in Castle Bromwich Birmingham. We have been trading since 2002 and we offer an extensive range of Beauty, Skin and wellbeing services to a very high standard within a professional and relaxed environment. All our Beauty Therapists are trained to the highest standard to guarantee the best treatment possible.

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Opening hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00
Thursday 09:00 - 20:00
Friday 10:00 - 18:00
Saturday 08:30 - 16:30
Sunday Closed

Reviews

4.95
2,123 verified reviews
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Facials

Marianne Best
17th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Sarah-Ann does my Caci and Kd facials and my brow and lash tints. She advises me on KD products and skincare vitamins. The salon sell a wonderful range of products, vouchers and Christmas gifts, get shopping!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Marianne, we’re glad you’re enjoying your treatments with Sarah Ann. Look forwards to seeing you in salon soon x

Nails

Samantha Ludlow
16th Dec 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Missed having my nails done last month so really happy to get them done today and Laura has done a brilliant job with my Christmas nails. Really pleased and happy as always.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Glad you love your Christmas nails Sam, lovely to see you in the salon.

Thanks for the girls pressies they love them x

Glittery nails

Sarah Henningham
15th Dec 2021
Stylist: Andrea
5.0
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Another wonderful time at the salon. Always feel welcome and Andrea makes my nails look amazing. Thank you ladies, and merry Christmas to you all xxx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Sarah, hope you have a merry Christmas too x

Lovely katherine daniels facial

Lynne Naylor
14th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Lovely KD facial and peel with Sarah-Ann added on a peel for great effect. Very relaxing and looked after brilliantly. Will be back again and again

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Thank you Lynne, always lovely to see you in salon x

Amazing Christmas treatments

Julie F.
11th Dec 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Went for gold today, and Amy delivered!
Also treated myself to having Lvl lashes, amazing, thank you Amy, hope you all have a lovely Christmas.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Julie, glad you love your gold glittery nails and your LVL lashes, have a fab Christmas x

Great service

Mapule Ralehika
11th Dec 2021
5.0
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Therapist was amazing and friendly. The place is nice and clean. Thanks so much for the service.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Mapule, we hope you enjoyed you’re treatment x

Christmas nails

Vanessa Bostock
11th Dec 2021
Stylist: Emma
5.0
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First time back since Covid pandemic started, felt very comfortable and safe., would highly recommend. Thank you x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Vanessa, we’re glad you feel safe in our salon. Hopefully see you again soon x

Nails

Enid Partlett
10th Dec 2021
Stylist: Molly
5.0
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A lovely experience well done ,in a very pleasant relaxed atmosphere thank you

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Enid, we hope you liked your nails. Hopefully see you again soon x

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Margaret Reynolds
10th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0

Very friendly .really pleased with my nails thank you

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Margaret, we’re glad you’re pleased with your nails. Hopefully see you again soon x

Pedicure

Hayley Clifford
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Lovely pedicure carried out by Sarah -Ann. Sarah is a delight, who makes you feel comfortable and relaxed. All of the team are very pleasant and welcoming.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Hayley, we’re glad you enjoyed your pedicure with Sarah Ann. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Shellac nails

Vanessa Bostock
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Emma
5.0
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First time I’ve been back in since the Covid pandemic started and I felt really comfortable and safe. Thank you Emma I love my nails xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Vanessa, we’re so pleased you felt safe in the salon and that you love your nails. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

My time at the Salon

Gill Watts
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
4.0
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Thank you really pleased with my nails x

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Thank you Gill, we’re glad you are pleased with your nails x

Another great facial ?

Angela Fowler
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Thanks Amy for yet another fab facial! Highly recommended. Have a great Christmas and I will see you in 2022 x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Glad you enjoyed your facial Angela, have a fab Christmas see you for your new year facial x

Massage

Anonymous
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0

It was much appreciated, I feel nice warm and relaxed. Looking forward to having a Indian Head massage next. Thank you. Happy Xmas and new year to you all xx

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Anonymous
9th Dec 2021
5.0

Very good service very polite I will keep going

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My time at the Salon

Gill Watts
9th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
4.0
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Thank you really pleased with my nails x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Gill, we love having you in the salon, looking forward to seeing you again soon x

Nails / Pedicure

Linda Hughes
8th Dec 2021
Stylist: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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I always look forward to my appointments at Essentials. The service is wonderful .. I always leave the Salon feeling very happy with whatever I have had done. Would highly recommend

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Thank you Linda, always lovely to see you in the salon. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

LVL and eyebrows

Wendy
7th Dec 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Love, love, love having my eyelashes done and the effect of LVL. Amy does such a good job and it is very relaxing. Also discussed a slight change to what I normally have with my brows. Amy listened, suggested and the result was perfect.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Wendy, glad you love your lashes and brows, see you soon x

Excellent Service

Dorreen Kelly
7th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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A warm friendly greeting. Salon was clean and well ordered. Sarah explained all that she would be doing before starting. During each process she explained the health benefits of the treatments. At the end of the session she advised me on the right treatment for for my back. She showed me around the salon where other treatments are done. Gave me a list of treatments available. I will definitely be visiting again. Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Dorreen for a lovely review, Our therapists are very thorough with their consultations to ensure we are giving you the best treatment. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Christmas shellac

Katrina J
7th Dec 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Thank you for another set of beautiful nails, they always last so well! Everyone at the salon is always really welcoming and COVID measures are all in place

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Glad you love your Christmas nails Katrina, thanks for a lovely review x

Facial

Jess Hickin
4th Dec 2021
Stylist: Emma
5.0
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Amazing! Learnt a lot about my skin and what to use to see improvements. I forgot the name of my therapist but she did an great job! Felt very relaxed and calm.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Jess, your therapist was Emma. How amazing are our facials, hopefully we will see you again soon x

Me Time

Susan
4th Dec 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0

I booked a Deep tissue massage as I was long overdue a treat ,this was my first visit to the salon , staff were welcoming and did not have to wait very long to be taken through to the treatment room , I had a consultation to discuss which areas I felt tense or discomfort and the level of pressure I desired , I was very pleased with the massage and will rebook in the future , would recommend this treatment if like me you suffer with tension .

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Susan, we are glad you enjoyed your experience at the salon. Hopefully we will see you again soon x

Nails

Wendy
27th Nov 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Nails done and they look just gorgeous. As always, so nice to sit in a lovely atmosphere having a lovely little chat and a bit of a pamper. You honestly cannot beat it. Lovely hot chocolate with cream to go with it too. Thank you!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Wendy, glad you love visiting us at the Coleshill salon! And we must say the hot choc is amazing! X

Pampering Delight.

Stephanie Morton
26th Nov 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0

Excellent customer service. Warm friendly atmosphere. Very knowledgeable staff.
Well worth a visit. COVID safe environment.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Stephanie, always lovely to see you in the salon. Looking forward to seeing you again soon x

Excellent Mani

Sue Bell
24th Nov 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Nails look beautiful after the manicure

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Sue, we look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Marvellous Molly

Ailsa Barnett
19th Nov 2021
5.0
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We’ll done Molly my Shellac nails look lovely ?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Ailsa, Molly is doing fabulous, thank you for supporting her x

5* Star Spray Tan

Karinna Shields
19th Nov 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Best spray tan I’ve ever. Looks amazing and faded evenly and so well that I decided to get another!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Glad you loved your classic st tropez spray tan Katrina! See you soon x

Relaxed

Liz Wood
17th Nov 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Today I had a much needed facial I am now a converted KD person. My skin looks glowing and feels so much nicer. Feel so relaxed now thanks Amy can't wait for my next one.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Liz, glad you enjoyed your facial, your skin looked fab after, see you soon x

Thank you

Liz Wood
17th Nov 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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Not been to the salon in a while I went for a manicure. Thank you Amy for making my poor dried up hands and nails look so much better. Had a lovely coffee made by Ange who I would like to thank for being my very own personal shopper excellent service thanks girls

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Liz it was good to see you back for some treatments, glad you loved our new coffee & glad you got your Christmas pressies sorted x

Lovely Salon

Lizzie Cameron
13th Nov 2021
Stylist: Maisie
5.0
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Lovely salon and always a brilliant service when I visit. I had a file and polish most recently with Maisie - she was very efficient and my nails looked lovely and have lasted ages. I hope to be back for more treatments soon. Thanks

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Hi Lizzie we’re glad you enjoyed your treatment at the salon, we look forward to seeing you again soon x

Starry Eyed

Denise Gibbs
12th Nov 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Such a relaxing treatment. Everything was lovely even the calming music. Just what was needed after a week at work.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Denise, we’ve all loved doing this treatment on clients this month. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Added extra

Angela Griffin
12th Nov 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Turned up for KD facial and was offered a back massage too. Came out floating. Also got my ticket for the Chrietmas event. All of the girls are so lovely and friendly. Today is a 'Well being' day off from work so perfect timing on the added extra. Thank you.xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Hi Angela, we’re so glad you loved your added extra back massage, they are lovely aren’t they! See you at the Christmas event xx

Facials

Marianne Best
11th Nov 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Essentials is a fantastic salon with excellent service. Sarah-Ann is amazing. I usually have facials, lash & brow tints. She is professional, skilled and very friendly. The salon stock a wide range of products and Sarah-Ann advises me on the best products and treatments suited to my skin. The skin supplement range is fantastic. Lots of gift ideas on the website to stock up on for Christmas and the option of gift vouchers to treat loved ones too.
I highly recommend the salon!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

What a lovely review, Thank you Marianne. Sarah Ann is amazing at her facials. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

So chuffed

Karen
11th Nov 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Booked in for a pamper tonight with Laura and have come away with beautiful nails (sorry I copied yours Laura!) and the most amazing lashes from LVL. Thanks again x

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Your eyelashes look amazing Karen, see you again soon x

AMAZING!

Sue Rogers
11th Nov 2021
Stylist: Emma
5.0
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Although I use KD products at home, I decided to treat myself to a KD skin bespoke treatment. So glad I did, it was worth every penny. Emma have some useful advice and remained professional despite having a brief power cut

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Sue, The KD facials are lovely and a excellent compliment to your skincare at home. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Brilliant Brows

Chloe Prentice
11th Nov 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Laura always knows how I like my brows and I’m so happy with the shape each time!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Chloe, we’re glad Laura does your brows exactly how you like them x

Amazing Massage

Angela Holloway
8th Nov 2021
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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Had a fabulous massage with Sarah today, much needed! She really worked on those knots, feel like a new woman…

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Angela, Sarah definitely does work her magic on muscles in her massages. Glad you enjoyed your treatment x

Excellent

Jenny
6th Nov 2021
5.0

I felt happy with my treatment.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Jenny, hopefully see you again soon x

Amazing extended back massage

Amy Stanley
1st Nov 2021
Stylist: Laura-Jayne
5.0

Amazing extended back massage by Laura Jayne, one of the best massages I’ve had in a very long time, she worked on my areas of concern, can’t wait for my next one! X

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks Amy, I told you I’d sort that tension out for you. I’m glad you enjoyed the massage x

Brow and lash tint

Debra Speake
1st Nov 2021
Stylist: Amy
5.0
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I’ve not treated myself to lash and brow tint for many years but having visited Essentials a couple of weeks ago to get my nails done I decided to give it a go. I’m glad I did. Amy explained the process and made sure I was happy with the colour and shape of my brows. I was very happy with the finished result and have booked another appointment for December.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Hi Debra, we’re glad you loved your eyelash and eyebrow tint it makes such a different doesn’t it! Look forward to seeing you in December for your Christmas pampering x

Salon experience

Marian Hall
29th Oct 2021
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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Lovely friendly staff, make you feel relaxed. If you can say that about a waxing session?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Marian, I. Glad you relaxed even if it was a wax ?

Visit to the Salon

Gill Watts
28th Oct 2021
Stylist: Andrea
5.0
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So pleased with my nails thank you Andrea it really cheers me up with our chats

Love Gill x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Gill, always lovely to see you in the salon x

Eyebrow shape

Jane Parry
24th Oct 2021
Stylist: Laura-Jayne
4.5
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Always happy with the result, felt Covid safe in the salon too.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Jane, we pride ourselves on keeping our clients and ourselves protected x

Nails Painted

Anonymous
23rd Oct 2021
5.0

Had my nails painted by Maisie , she’s training .
Looked lovely . Nice clean salon x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thanks for your lovely review for our new apprentice Maisie, glad you enjoyed your treatment, see you soon x

Thank You

Victoria Morris
21st Oct 2021
Stylist: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Lovely finish on nails. Always feel welcomed. Sarah-Ann was a lovely lady and would recommend her to friends and family. Thank you :)

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Victoria, lovely to see you in salon again. Hopefully see you soon x

Multi

Anonymous
21st Oct 2021
5.0

Fabulous as always..
always welcoming & always a lovely cuppa?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Glad you enjoyed your visit & cuppa with us, see you again soon x

Miss

Meridee Moran
21st Oct 2021
Stylist: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Excellent service and very friendly

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Meridee, see you again soon x

Always a pleasure

Tabitha Davis
20th Oct 2021
Stylist: Sarah
5.0
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Not sure if right Sarah but lovely as always and always nice coming to your salon.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Tabitha, it is indeed Sarah you visit. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Nails and eyebrows

Sarah Henningham
20th Oct 2021
Stylist: Andrea
5.0
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As always, I enjoyed my visit. I had shellac on my finger and toe nails and my eyebrows shaped. Andrea is very professional and I love how I feel when I leave the salon . Thank you ladies

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you Sarah, we love to see you in salon too. Glad you’re happy with your treatments x

Fantastic

Lauren Showering
17th Oct 2021
Stylist: Laura
5.0
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Had an eyebrow shape with Laura & it was absolutely perfect as per usual.
She had a lady in with her who was training and Laura explained step by step why she was doing what she was doing and what she was doing, I myself found this very formative.
I don’t always get my eyebrows waxed, however when I do, I never go elsewhere as I am always over the moon with the results!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon - Castle Bromwich

Thank you for such a lovely review Lauren,
And thank you for getting our new apprentice Maisie watch your eyebrow wax, see you soon x