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Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

54 Egerton Gate, Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK5 7HH

About us

Arcana is a Hair, Beauty & Specialist Treatment Centre for Men, Women and Children based in Shenley Brook End, Milton Keynes.
Established in 2003 Arcana is a family run business that has spent a decade achieving ‘5 star-rated’ industry recognition, government recognised employer status (Top 100 UK, 2013) and multiple awards in hair, beauty and customer services.
Open 7 days a week including late nights midweek (mon-thurs) until 9pm, with unlimited free parking right outside and an eclectic mix of 32 hair and beauty professionals to choose from; what’s not to love?
Our comprehensive list of services and products makes Arcana a ‘one-stop-shop’ for everything appearance-enhancing and stress-relieving!.

HAIRDRESSING PROVISION
✔ Hair cutting- men women & children, basic trim to complete restyle
✔ Styling- blow dries, curling, straightening, setting (traditional and modern) and updo's
✔ Colour- basic root touch ups, full tints, foils, creative colour and colour corrections
✔ Texture services- perms and permanent straightening/anti frizz treatment
✔ Hair Extensions (Balmain individual bonds)
✔ Barbering – Daily ‘Drop In Session’, traditional cut throat razoring
✔ Conditioning Treatments- scalp and hair including relaxing spa steam towel massage
✔ Academy Session for our trainees -model prices
✔ Concessionary Rates for retired pensioners, discounts for students and key workers
✔ Lolly tree for children's rewards

BEAUTY PROVISION
✔ Holistic Treatments including Reflexology, Hot Stone, Ear Candling, Indian Head Massage, Aromatherapy & Deep Tissue massage
✔ Hair Removal; Waxing, Threading, Electrolysis and IPL Permanent hair Reduction
✔ Facials; Full Range of Dermalogica Treatments, Microdermabrasion and Non Surgical Dermalift Face Lifting/Firming Treatment, Complimentary Skin Consultations & Product Recommendation
✔ Nails; Manicure, Pedicure; Gel or Traditional (Jessica), Nail Art and Stamping
✔ Tanning; St Tropez Cream Method or Spray Tanning Systems
✔ Eye Area Enhancement; Eyelash Tinting, Eyelash Perming, Eyelash Extensions (temporary clusters and individually bonded semi permanent), HD Brows, Eyebrow Shaping & Tinting.
✔ Concessionary Discounts for retired pensioners on nails and facials
✔ Inch Loss Body Wraps
✔ Wedding Prep Services including Make Up
✔ Ear Piercing; First, Second, Third and Top Hole ear piercing available
✔ Prom Prep Packages
✔ Spa Days

✔ Pamper Packages
✔ Loyalty points
✔ Recommend a friend scheme
✔ Free text message reminder service
✔ Online booking
✔ Award winning service and team

We use, recommend and sell the following brands: Matrix | Biolage | Paul Mitchell | Tigi | GHD | Tangle Teaser | SleepIn Rollers | Balmain | Dermalogica | Jessica | St Tropez | Nouveau | HD Brows | Australian BodyCare | Universal Contour | Sterex

50% OFF for your FIRST VISIT presenting ‘www.arcanasalon.co.uk/matesrates’ coupon
*Not valid on Hair Extensions, Colour Correction Services or Retail **Please mention offer at time of booking ***Clients whose last visit was over 18 months ago will be treated as new for the purpose of this promotion.

Arcana
Hair, Beauty & Specialist Treatment Centre
54 Egerton gate
Shenley Brook End
Milton Keynes
MK5 7HH
Tel: 01908 505515

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http://www.arcanasalon.co.uk

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Opening hours

Monday 9am-9pm
Tuesday 9am-9pm
Wednesday 9am-9pm
Thursday 9am-9pm
Friday 9am-6:30pm
Saturday 8:30am-4:30pm
Sunday 11am-4pm

Reviews

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cut and blow dry

Hawkinsfamily
3rd Apr 2015
5.0

Another fab haircut from the lovely Jane Godfrey after a relaxing wash and head massage in the fab reclining chairs - with massage option can't get any better ;-)

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brilliant service as always

Anonymous
1st Apr 2015
5.0

All the staff were so friendly with Sarah even coming in early to take my appointment.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks so much, and well done Sarah for providing such excellent service and going the extra mile :0) xxx

Best Salon I have ever been to by a mile

Anonymous
31st Mar 2015
5.0

I had a colour and blow dry today. As always first class service. The quality of the hairdressing is first rate. Plus the staff are really friendly and helpful staff. I have been going for 4 years ever since a friend recommended me and I would t go anywhere else.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you so much
What a lovely review
Xx

Excellent

Tasha
30th Mar 2015
5.0

Excellent hair cut & colour. Jodie was very friendly and good at her job. Highly recommended!

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cut & blow dry with Kayla( sorry not sure i spelt it right)

Anonymous
28th Mar 2015
4.5

nothing was too much trouble as washed my hair twice to make sure looke good. made me feel comfortable and a great hair cut.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

So pleased you gave us the opportunity to rewash and get it right! Have a great weekend!

Hair

Anonymous
28th Mar 2015
5.0

very friendly, relaxed atmosphere, the ladies and gents there are all very friendly, professional and very talented.
Wouldn't go anywhere else now!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks so much! We'll have to get the team working harder on keeping the salon spotless even on the busiest days so we can get a full house next visit! :0) thanks for the lovely feedback xx

HD Brows

Sarah Blazey
28th Mar 2015
5.0

Fantastic experience and love my brows

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

We love HD Brows! Don't forget the 'top up' is cheaper if you come back within 4 weeks
See you soon!

hair

Anonymous
26th Mar 2015
5.0

Always enjoy my vists wit u wouldnt go anywhere else been wit u since u opened

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thank you very much! Xx

Great hair cut

Nicola
26th Mar 2015
5.0

Very pleased with my hair cut from Steph tonight, she always does a great job.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks Nicola
Don't forget to check your 'loyalty points' to get money off your visits to bring those prices down :0)

Enjoy the Experience

Barbara
26th Mar 2015
5.0

I have enjoyed different treatments at Arcana ranging from beauty, including a spa day, and regular hair appointments. My hair colour was inspired by Charlie and every appointment is delivered with friendliness and professionalism . I would always recommend this salon.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks so much Barbara for such a lovely review. Im delighted to hear that Charlie is still looking after you! We look forward to your visits x

Always fabulous

Gill Quinnell
23rd Mar 2015
5.0

I have been with Arcana for many years and I always have fabulous service. Whatever my needs, hair, beauty or just a pamper blow dry, they are excellent. They are excellent value for money and their weekly promotions help to keep the pennies in check. Debbie ensures that any concerns are resolved to your satisfaction and she is the most professional person I have ever met. The salon is very supportive of local and national charities, and is ready to help. Nothing is too much for the staff, and their advice is always perfect. 10/10!

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Gill what a gorgeous (and very generous!) review, thank you so much. Debbie x

Just brilliant

Samantha Ashby
22nd Mar 2015
5.0

Easy to book appointment with lots of flexibility suits me perfect

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks Samantha x

Exceptional service and talented staff

Cara Garratt
22nd Mar 2015
5.0

Later this year I will have been using Arcana for 8 years. They have provided cuts, dyes, restyles and all sorts over that time and it hasn't mattered whether the stylist was a college student or one of the higher level hairdressers, I've been happy every time. They do brilliant offers for health and beauty, a loyalty programme and their drop in barber session is a godsend for my fashion conscious teenage son. I wouldn't want to go anywhere else and I'm not a bit nervous about the prospect of taking my baby daughter for her first haircut with them when the time comes.

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Cara, always a pleasure to see you and Morgan, and now little Grace too! We really appreciate your continued custom x

Arcana Hair is fabulous!

Sally Guest
22nd Mar 2015
5.0

I have been visiting Arcana for many years now where Cayla & the rest of Debbie's amazing team always provide the best service I could wish for. My hair always looks & feels fabulous when I leave & I'm always made to feel very welcome, they listen to my ideas & work carefully to meet my needs & they have often accommodated last minute requests. Highly recommend! Thanks Arcana

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Thanks so much Sally, always a pleasure x

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Karen Pitt
22nd Mar 2015
5.0

I have been using Arcana for over 10 years and I wouldnt dream of going any where else, I mean who else who understand my fringe. The staff are all great and they have a lovely team spirit.Nothing is too much trouble There is always a buzz and a busy environment and you always feel part of whatever is going on.They offer a great range of services and there is no need to go anywhere else.x Karen Pitt

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Karen, thank you so much for a lovely review. See you soon x

The only salon you need to go to for hair and beauty

Lesley Rogers
22nd Mar 2015
5.0

I have been coming to this salon for over 12 years. I will not go any where else. No need. The salon caters for everything you need from the Friday wash and blow dry offer which is fantastic affordable, my weekly treat and sets of my weekend nicely to hair extensions, colour treatments etc fantastic range of beauty treatments everything you'd ever need and with the bonus of buying the products they use on you.
But the best reason for coming here is the staff. They are brilliant listening to what you want and doing what you want other salons I have been to before didn't do that. They are so friendly welcoming and I enjoy my weekly catch up and always have a laugh. Thank you Debbie and guys xx

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Response from Arcana Salon Hair | Beauty | Barbering

Im very lucky to have such an incredible team- and for the support of loyal regular guests like you Lesley, thanks so much x

The place to go for all your hair + beauty needs!

Rachel Kendrick
21st Mar 2015
5.0

I've been a regular for both hair + beauty for over 8 years.
The atmosphere is relaxed and the staff are all welcoming + very friendly.
The service is excellent, delivered by knowledgable staff who are always able to give sound advice.
There is a wide choice of services along with regular updates on great value special offers. The spa day in particular is a fantastic deal and you leave the salon feeling thoroughly pampered + extremely relaxed!
And for those people who struggle to find time, the salon is open 7 days + has several late nights - so extremely flexible + accommodating for busy people who dont want to miss out on looking + feeling great!

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Best salon in Milton Keynes

Jjmk76
21st Mar 2015
5.0

I've been going to Arcana since it opened and I can't recommend them more highly. They have always given me the best service, been truly professional, offered the newest services, exceptional value for money and all with just the right amount of friendly chat & giggles!

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Relaxed

Sharon Wilson
21st Mar 2015
5.0

been going here for a very long time, they are always friendly and make you feel welcome, I'm always recommending them to my friends.

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Love Arcana!

Anonymous
21st Mar 2015
5.0

Been going to Arcana for years, wouldn't go anywhere else. All the staff are lovely and AMAZING at what they do. They always try and squeeze me in at short notice, and are on hand for advice and info. Also, fantastic offers and deals keep you coming back time after time! x

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Great salon

Linzi
21st Mar 2015
5.0

I have been going to this salon for about 5 years and wouldn't go any where else! Everyone is so friendly and the service is excellent. Staff are always willing to offer advice and I've never been disappointed with the outcome. I would , and have, recommended them to friends.

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Professional and friendly service

Claire Maley
21st Mar 2015
4.0

The staff are always friendly and always go out of their way to make me feel comfortable. I have had gel nail treatments , spa days, waxing and IPL treatments with them and have been more than happy with the results every time. I definitely recommend Arcana for beauty treatments!

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Outstanding Results

Yoyo Hamblen
21st Mar 2015
5.0

I have been using Arcana for so many years now I lost count. I find all of the girls super friendly and welcoming, to all clients. I have always personally had great service from all the ladies for all the treatments I have had, including hair and beauty.
I always seem to walk in feeling weathered and dull, but leave feeling fabulous. That's a promise!
Love Arcana, wouldn't go anywhere else! ❤️❤️

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always a wonderfull atmosphere

George Wadsworth
21st Mar 2015
5.0

My family have been attending arcana for as long as I can remember, minus my dad as his hair went a while ago!

All the staff are always smiling and the conversation is always flowing.
I just go for a men's barbers which always delivers great results. My mum and sister go in for the professional cuts and they always come back with great things to say.

Would highly recommend to a friend.

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Fab salon!

Paula
21st Mar 2015
5.0

I have been coming to Arcana for many years for my hair "needs"! My children attend the barbering drop in - actually won't go anywhere else!
Met by friendly staff on every visit, giood advice,versatile extended opening hours,all your hair & beauty needs in the same place! x

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Fabulous!

Anonymous
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I've been getting my hair and beauty treatments done at Arcana for nearly 3 years now and I've honestly never once had cause for complaint. Usually by this stage I've had a bad experience and moved salon as I've just not been happy to return - not the case with this team. There is never a concern of seeing a stylist or beautician with a lower qualification purely because they're all fantastic at what they do. They make me feel like a valued client, always remember me and always give me a reason to go back.

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Second to none!

Loraine Edwards
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have been going to Arcana since it opened. The staff are all highly knowledgeable and extremely friendly and I wouldn't consider ever going anywhere else. I look forward to my visits as it's like meeting up with friends as soon as you enter the salon. You always get a warm friendly greeting no matter how busy the salon is and the service can't be beaten. If I ever have to move far away they will all have to come with me :-)

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Fab nails!

Helen Watt
20th Mar 2015
5.0

Always have my gels done at Arcana - addicted to them now! They do a fab job, last for weeks! Even if I need an appointment at the last min (which is quite often!), they will always manage to fit me in. Would recommend to anyone - and have done with a few friends! ;)

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Fabulous Salon for ALL your beauty needs

Ruth Austin
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I've been going to arcana for years for all my beauty needs. I always love the way they do my hair & feel great when I walk out the salon after having any treatment. I wouldn't go anywhere else. I love my catch up chats with the staff too.

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Fantastic friendly salon

Kelli O'Bryne
20th Mar 2015
5.0

i have been going to arcana for years as the services they provide are just brilliant! They did my hair and make up for my wedding and it was perfect! My husband loves coming to arcana for a massage and my daughter will only come here for her hair x the staff are always friendly and helpful and the prices are reasonable too x

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Fabulous salon!

Maureen O'Donohue
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I love visiting the salon, I love the loyalty points scheme & I'm a member of the VIP club which rewards me for being a loyal customer too! The girls are all really friendly & professional & my 11 yr old boy loves the barber service too. I have also used the beauty services & there fab value!

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Friendly local salon

Mee
20th Mar 2015
5.0

always greeted with a smile and the variety of treatments and extended opening hours means I can fit coming into the salon for my various treatments round my hectic commute schedule.

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Everything you could need

Linda Bird
20th Mar 2015
5.0

Arcana has it all- superb facilities, treatments and products together with professional, friendly staff. I always leave feeling so good!

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Excellent Service, Staff and Products

GemmaFletcher
20th Mar 2015
5.0

After having many different hairdressers I found Arcana who are always friendly, accommodating and considerate. I have used not only the hairdressing but the beauty team also, who follow the same great professionalism as the rest of the team. The Arcana team know how to make you feel special!

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Best salon in town!

Jenna Hvass
20th Mar 2015
5.0

Arcana is one of the friendliest salons you will find. The prices are very reasonable and service is excellent. Both hair and beauty services are brilliant. Always some sort of offer available and loyalty is recognised and rewarded - 100 club etc highly recommended!

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fantastic salon

Kaila Brown
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have been using aracan salon for many years after a recommendation from my sister as they did the hair and make up for her wedding. I am very fussy with my hair and have always trusted arcana to get it right. They are full of advice and were also the lucky ones chosen to cut our little girls hair for the first time. I have also had many spa days and beauty treatments. Debbie always goes out of her way to accommodate all sorts and the prices are very reasonable. I have recommended so many of my friends to arcana and been rewarded for doing so with money off vouchers. A super salon with great staff and a very welcoming atmosphere x

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5 star customer service

Emily Kent
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have been a customer of arcana for many years. I first used them when my hairdresser let me down on the day of my mum and dad renewing their wedding vows after 25 years. I rang around several salons but they couldnt fit me in for a simple style i wanted. Luckily i rand arcana salon and although they were fully booked they said they couldnt let me go to the wedding not looking how i wanted to look. I went straight to the salon and was seen to within minutes. Done within 15mins and fantastic customer service hence why i have used them ever since!!

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Excellent!!

Adele Philpott
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have visited Arcana many times over the years for haircuts and beauty treatments and all the staff are fantastic. Very friendly and highly skilled.

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Fastastic every time....without fail!

Megan Baird
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have been coming to Arcana since I booked them in 2007 to meet all my wedding hair and beauty needs and since then I can honestly say I would never go anywhere else - the staff are always polite and friendly and I have always left feeling 100% satisfied regardless of how vague I am when I try and explain what I want from my hair appointment! :)

100% recommended!

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Great service, great products, great staff

Samantha Jones
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have been a customer at Arcana for over a decade now. I started when I was a teenager, even had my prom prep there, have attended spa days (bought as gifts) and will not go anywhere else for my beauty or hair treatments. The staff are extremely friendly and experienced, the atmosphere is great and I am always made to feel welcome which is quite rare in this day and age. This is the only salon I know that really takes their customer recognition scheme seriously. The little things also count, massage chairs and head massages at the hair washing stage and hot chocolate mean a lot to me :)

I don't drive and I live over the other side of town to Arcana, I could make it so much cheaper and easier on myself by attending a salon close by but i am prepared to travel for the great service.

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arcana

janebarty
20th Mar 2015
5.0

Every time I visit or call the salon, I'm met with very friendly helpful staff. The go out of their way to five you a lovely salon experience. I always leave feeling fabulous.Thank you arcana team.

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R&R at its best

Anonymous
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have been visiting this salon since it opened , over the years it has always been a very professional but relaxing experience, all the staff are lovely and I always leave feeling fab ! Well done Deb & team . Dee king

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Great service time after time

Heather Fennemore
20th Mar 2015
5.0

i have been using both hair and beauty teams at Arcana for a few years now. Not only are all the staff lovely and friendly they maintain their professionalism time after time whether just having my nails painted or have a complete change of hair colour and style. I have yet to find anywhere that delivers such consistently good service time after time.

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Aamazin Salon & Staff

Rachel Parrott
20th Mar 2015
5.0

Arcana is a great salon! Amazing staff who make you feel comfortable and relaxed while getting your hair done or nails done.
Sarah is amazing, the best hairdresser I've ever had. I struggle to explain what im after and she knows what I'm after each time. I've been to many hairdresses and will be a customer for life here. Would recommend 100% x

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Great one stop shop for all your hair and beauty needs and wants

Rebecca Nevard
20th Mar 2015
5.0

I have used many many salons over the years but this is the one place I keep coming back to. Lovely friendly yet professional service every time you visit

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