Tao Skincare Clinic

49 Queen Street, Exeter, Devon, EX4 3SR

About us

Tao Skincare Clinic is situated over two floors of a beautiful Georgian building in Exeter’s city centre. We originally started offering only electrolysis many years ago and while still specialising in this procedure Tao have continued to expand their beauty treatment menu.

Over the past 20 years Tao have developed into one of Exeter’s premier beauty destinations. Being Exeter’s longest standing beauty salon offering the very latest up to date treatments including the celebrity acclaimed CACI Synergy for anti-ageing and toning benefits, the prestigious skincare brand Guinot Paris staring the famous "Hydradermie" Facials and the original power polish SHELLAC, for a shiny perfect 14 day wear manicure.

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Opening hours

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

Services

Nails
Beauty
Face
Body
Aesthetics

Reviews

4.92
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Wonderful

Ruth Earp
25th Jun 2026
5.0
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Great clinic. Very professional. Wonderful staff. Excellent results. Friendly and knowledgeable
Competitive pricing so excellent value for money
Well situated with excellent parking facilities nearby

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Wax

Emma Brown
17th Jun 2026
5.0
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Really great service and good company

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Cryotherapy

Jane Elliot
17th Jun 2026
5.0
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Completely recommend this treatment. It is very effective on all types of moles. I was was put at easy and made comfortable. Thrilled with the results.

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Excellent as always

Sandra Phillips
9th Jun 2026
5.0
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Always a pleasure to see Beth very professional and friendly. Thank you.

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Fabulous Experience

Ellie Castell
2nd Jun 2026
5.0
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Michell, thank you for the treatment today, as always was perfect so welcoming and always offer refreshments. I'll be back next week for more treatment. Regards Ellie

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Lovely Salon

Christine Fitzsimons
29th May 2026
5.0
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All the staff are very friendly. Always great service and good advice

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Holiday ready.

Anonymous
20th May 2026
5.0

My treatments for a holiday comming up thank you Sharne and Michelle.

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Response from Tao Skincare Clinic

Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5 star review!

Sharn and I loved seeing you for your treatments getting you ready for holidays in the sun. It means the world to us that we were able to provide you with enjoyable treatments.
We hope you had a fab time on holiday and look forward to seeing you soon.
I'd also like to sincerely thankyou for continually recommending us to your friends and colleagues.

Michelle & team at Tao Skincare Clinic

Perfect hair removal

MAGGIE WILSON
19th May 2026
5.0
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Had a session of electrolysis with Sharn. She was very caring and quite comfortable even in more sensitive places. No redness afterwards, and would recommend for a perfect treatment.

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Response from Tao Skincare Clinic

Dear MAGGIE,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a lovely review! We're so glad to hear that you had a positive experience with Sharn during your electrolysis session. Our team takes great pride in providing caring and comfortable services. It's wonderful to know that there was no redness afterwards and that you would recommend us for a perfect treatment.

We truly appreciate your recommendation and we hope to see you again soon for another satisfying treatment.

Best,
The Team at Tao Skincare Clinic

Shrinking of my wart

Sandra Priddis
18th May 2026
4.5
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The service i received was very good. Staff were very friendly and helpful. I was made to feel welcome and I was very pleased with the treatment I had. I will gladly go back if necessary. Excellent work. Thankyou

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Back massage

Jill Breeze
15th May 2026
5.0
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This was the best back massage I have ever had. Thank you Chelsea. 😁

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Always a treat

Marion Craven
14th May 2026
5.0
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Love coming in to see Chelsea

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Eyelash lift

Debbie Rose
3rd May 2026
5.0
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Amazing Katie did a brilliant job as ever would definitely recommend for everything the staff are all lovely

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Facial

Jane Elliot
1st May 2026
5.0
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So relaxing; tailored to my needs and with that extra sprinkle of fairy dust!

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Top salon and therapists

Brigitte
28th Apr 2026
5.0

So good to be back. Once again feeling polished after having a soothing facial and laser treatment, definitely recommend the Guinot products also that keep me going until I return. Thank you ladies

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Facial

Helen Evans
24th Apr 2026
5.0
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Lovely staff and excellent treatments . Calm relaxed atmosphere. Very happy to recommend to anyone.

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Lovely service

SHANE Howe
18th Apr 2026
5.0
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The staff were amazing and made me feel really comfortable. The clinic was also really nice
A really good experience

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Waxing

Barbara Lovell
17th Apr 2026
5.0
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Amazing friendly professional treatment

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Facial

Tara Smith
10th Apr 2026
5.0
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Chelsea went above and beyond to make sure I had the best experience possible

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Thigh wax & Eyebrow wax

Sue Everett
2nd Apr 2026
5.0
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I am always very pleased with all my treatments. I had Beth today who is very good and friendly. All the girls are very friendly & professional in all the treatments they do.

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Tag free

Peter Lee
31st Mar 2026
5.0
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Most impressed , removed a facial tag quickly & painlessly without any fuss.
Would recommend their services.
Peter.

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Katie- crystal clear facial

Carla Bowden
29th Mar 2026
5.0
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My treatment was amazing from start to finish.
Katie is so friendly and knowledgeable. Katie really helped me to understand my skin and what it needs.
The treatment itself was so relaxing and you can definitely see and feel the difference after just one facial but I will definitely be back for more.
Upon leaving I met a few other members of staff who were all just as welcoming and friendly, I would definitely recommend tao 😊

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Always a lovely experience

Marion Craven
6th Mar 2026
5.0
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I usually see Chelsea & she is just so lovely but very professional

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Tao beauty

Laura Sims
25th Feb 2026
5.0
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Excellent experience. Sian is a skilled beautician.

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Best Practice ... !!

Anni MG
16th Feb 2026
5.0
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Patient and caring treatments from Katie that nake a real difference ...

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Massage and Shellac

Chris Patterson
29th Dec 2025
5.0
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Always a pleasure to attend this salon. Lovely surroundings and incredibly friendly staff, everyone always make yiu feel welcome. Special shout out to Katie and Chelsea who have been keeping my nails looking sleek and working their magic on my neck pain. Thank you 😊 🙏

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Ms

Katrin Weissengruber
8th Dec 2025
5.0
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Great sevice, loved it. Would definitely recommend

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Brilisnt

Lesley Strath
1st Dec 2025
5.0
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I had a great experience with Tao today
Thank you x

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Electrolysis

Vivan Penny
11th Nov 2025
5.0
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First class treatment by Chelsea. Thank you

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Eyebrow tint and shape with Katie

TRACY Pearce
28th Oct 2025
5.0
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It was a pleasure to meet Katie, she was very friendly and informative. She did a great job on my eyebrows with not an awful lot to work with. I will definitely be returning.

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Manicure

Joyce Pym
26th Oct 2025
5.0
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I have recently had a manicure at the Tao Clinic, which l have regularly. The Tao is a lovely place, very friendly staff, nice atmosphere. I have Katie and she does a wonderful job.

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Amazing Facial

Samantha Stone
6th Oct 2025
5.0
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Had an amazing facial today with Chelsea! Felt very pampered and my skin is glowing!
I have had many treatments at Tao, with different staff, and they have all been exceptional! Massages, eyelash lift and tint and waxing! Can’t recommend these ladies enough!!

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Eyebrow waxing

Florence Ganley
20th Sep 2025
5.0
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First visit to beauticians very friendly and I’m happy with how my eyebrows look

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Kind, friendly and professional

Anonymous
6th Sep 2025
5.0

The Tao Clinic in Exeter is spotlessly clean and professional. But the staff are also kind, caring and knowledgeable. Highly recommend. Had moles removed and hair removed.

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Great service, felt very welcome!

Vicki
3rd Sep 2025
4.0
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I met Sian for the first time for skin tag removal, she was lovely to speak to, very thorough with finding all my very small skin tags on the body. Most of the tags came off there and then, hoping the others will eventually drop off?!

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Skin tag removal

Roxanne Haggar
29th Aug 2025
5.0
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This was my first time coming to this salon and what a lovely experience. Staff were very helpful, lovely and welcoming. I will definitely be returning. Thank you 😊

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Removal of thread veins

Ann Bailey
16th Aug 2025
5.0
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I am thrilled with my treatment and Michelle was very caring, explained everything about the treatment and put me at my ease. Many thanks.

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Fabulous

PEGGY CHRISTIE
16th Aug 2025
5.0
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Lovely treatment and great therapist x

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Hollywood and underarm waxing

Faith Lewis-pelage
12th Aug 2025
4.5
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My appointment was so good the staff was very friendly.

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Lovely to see you again ...

Ms GOLDEN
18th Jul 2025
5.0
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Great team of beauty and wellbeing experts... Always warm and welcoming and superb attention to detail and the clients needs. Great results every visit .

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Cyro therapy

Anonymous
27th Jun 2025
4.0

I was made to feel at ease and welcome, the procedure was explained clearly. After care advice was given and I was happy with how it went.

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Fantastic massage

Sean Anthony
14th Jun 2025
5.0
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Highly recommended

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Beauty Treatments

Charmain Lewis
11th Jun 2025
5.0
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Amazing place. Very efficient and friendly personal treatments by Sian. Love going here as everyone is always friendly and welcoming.

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Pedicure

Vicky Byron
10th Jun 2025
5.0
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I love my new nails

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Laser session

Reena Haq
2nd Jun 2025
5.0
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Staff were helpful and explained everything really well.

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Facial

Anonymous
31st May 2025
5.0

Amazing professional and thorough

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Waxing!!

Barbara Lovell
30th May 2025
5.0
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Amazing… friendly staff … attendant lady who waxed me… very attentive to detail… 5 star treatment…

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Best first wax ever!

N
14th May 2025
5.0
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Had the loveliest waxer she was so sweet, I’m recommending to all my friends! And I will be back xxx

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Lump removed

Alex Dumbrava
14th May 2025
5.0
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A very friendly,relaxed atmosphere.
Staff are professional,the treatment was excellent,pleased with the result.
Recommend 100%!

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Fabulous first pedi here!

DEBORAH Langton
3rd May 2025
5.0
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Lovely pedicure in a great salon and with perfect personal attention! Will definitely be going back!

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Fantastic clinic

Sharon Brett
26th Apr 2025
5.0
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I felt at ease from the moment I stepped inside the door. Michelle explained treatments and after care thoroughly and went above and beyond to help

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