The Essentials Beauty Salon

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

About us

At The Essentials, we’re dedicated to helping you look and feel your absolute best. From expert beauty treatments to high-quality products, everything we do is tailored to your unique needs. We’ve created a welcoming, professional space that feels relaxed and down-to-earth — a place where you can unwind, be yourself, and enjoy honest, personalised advice that brings out your natural beauty. Whether you’re here for a quick refresh or some well-earned self-care, we’re proud to be your trusted spot for beauty and wellbeing in the heart of Birmingham.

We look forward to seeing you in the salon

The Essentials Girls xx

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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

Services

Nails
Beauty
Face
Body

Reviews

4.95
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Fab shellac nails

Lisa Abbott
7th Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

Beautiful sparkly nails for me, and a mini polish for my daughter. Always enjoy visiting this friendly salon and the treatments and service are always excellent.

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Thank you Lisa, we’re glad you love your sparkly nails, hopefully we will see you again soon x

Love the girls at essentials!

Charlotte Short
7th Apr 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I have been going to Emma for years now & today was no different even better as she managed to squeeze me in for my apt! Always so friendly professional & the salon is a lovely environment to be in. Thanks girls x

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Thank you Charlotte we’re glad you still love coming for your nails. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Fantastic

Melanie Jackson
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Amazing service. Always a fantastic calming experience. Andrea is such a lovely therapist and makes me feel valued ?

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Thank you Melanie, we’re glad you love your experience in the salon. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Great facial

Lynne Naylor
6th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Had a lovely facial with Sarah-ann. The usual high standards in the salon and treatment and very friendly service from Sarah, booked again for 4 weeks

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Thank you Lynne, always lovely to see you in salon. Sarah Ann is amazing at her facials. We look forwards to seeing you soon x

French Polish

Marina Downing
5th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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This is my first visit to have shellac & I’m thrilled with my French manicure

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Thanks marina, glad you loved your French shellac manicure, see you soon.

Eyebrows........

Lynda Newsone
5th Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Excellent appointment this morning, transformation of eyebrows ?

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Thank you Lynda we’re glad you love your eyebrows. We’ll see you soon x

Training for a 1/2 marathon

Emma Ginever
4th Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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I am currently training for the Birmingham half marathon and my back and legs are very sore. Laura- jayne worked very hard on all the areas that needed attention. Feel so much better. I will be booking more leading up to the race.
Thank you.

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Thank you Emma, you definitely needed that massage even if it was a little sore. We’ll get you 1/2 marathon ready x

Amazing

Samantha Everett
3rd Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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So good at her job and made me feel at home.

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Thank you Samantha, hope to see you again soon x

Thank you

Denise Tompson
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Thank you for repairing my nail

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Denise, not a problem. We need to keep your nails nice x

Shellac on toes

Natalie Samuels
1st Apr 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Fantastic as always

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Thank you Natalie, see you again soon x

Great way to start the working week

Jane Parrish
28th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Professional, friendly and great treatment. Everyone so lovely and a fab cuppa too!!! X

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Thank you Jane, we all do love a cuppa and chat in the salon. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Gel nails

Lynda Walsh
26th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Again fantastic nails from Laura

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Thanks Lynda glad you are liking your plexigel nails x

Super shellac nails again!

Sue Stevens
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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As usual Laura's care and attention to detail meant my nails look fabulous. My last appointment was great too...nails, eyebrows and waxing all done very professionally and with great care. Laura and Amy are both superstars! The lovely coffees make my salon visits really special. Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks sue, we’re glad you loved all your treatments you’ve had! See you soon x

Fingers

Anna Nicholas
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Fabulous as always

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Thanks Anna x

Pamper treat

Penelope Dredger
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very patient lovely job done

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Thanks penny, lovely to see you back in the salon x

Pamper treat

Penelope Dredger
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very patient lovely job done

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Thanks penny x

Wonderful facial

Debbie Cook
24th Mar 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Pure relaxation, brightens up my day.
So nice to be pampered, with my lovely therapist.

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Thank you Debbie, always lovely to have you in the salon. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Nails

Jenny Roberts
23rd Mar 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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I enjoyed my treatment very much

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

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Mal Orange
23rd Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Brilliant

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Thank you Mar, we’re glad you enjoyed your treatment. Hope to see you again soon x

Wonderful

Jeanette Thompson
22nd Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Lovely young lady, such an experience. First facial - wonderful.

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Thank you Jeanette, we’re glad you enjoyed your facial. Hope to see you again soon x

Great experience

Janet Messent
18th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Had full exfoliation and full body massage. It was amazing. All the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

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Thanks Janet, glad you enjoyed your treatments with us.
See you soon x

Great experience

Janet Messent
18th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Had full exfoliation and full body massage. It was amazing. All the staff are so friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend.

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Thanks Janet we’re glad you loved your treatments x

Outstanding and Very Professional service

Anonymous
18th Mar 2022
5.0

As usual a first class service from Emma. I have been coming to the essentials for over 15 years and would not go anywhere else.

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Thank you for your loyalty to the salon and for the great review x

Crystal Microdermabrasion

Maria Hamilton
17th Mar 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Went for something new today - crystal microdermabrasion ! Entered a low light room with candles and soft music. I knew I was in for a treat. Emma explained about how the treatment works and what she would do. The package also included a shoulder massage. Really impressed with the outcome. My skin feels so soft. Really enjoyed this experience. Thank you Emma.

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Thank you Maria for a lovely review, how fantastic is the Crystal clear facials. Hopefully we’ll see you again soon x

First spray tan

Lisa Jenkins
17th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Loved my first spray tan and exfo. Sarah-ann was lovely, we had a great conversation and she put me at ease!

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Thank you Lisa, a good tan definitely is the way to make you feel good x

Amazing as always!

Nicola Charles
11th Mar 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I’ve been coming to Emma for quite a few years now to have my waxing done.
I wouldn’t go anywhere else and highly recommend essentials!
Fantastic salon with a great team!

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Thank you Nicola, lovely review. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Pedicure with Shellac upgrade

Teresa Martin
11th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Thank you Sarah for my relaxing pedicure, especially the foot massage and sparkly toes which look lovely ? I enjoyed our 'catch up' too.
I would highly recommend this treatment ?

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Thank you Teresa, we all love a pedicure here. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

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Samantha Ludlow
10th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Lovely welcoming. Friendly. Nails amazing as always.

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Thanks Sam x

Lather stones

Anonymous
9th Mar 2022
4.5

Yes very enjoyable hot stones and massage

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LVL lashes

Laura Pugh
8th Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Lovely staff team and fantastic service. So pleased with results of my second LVL lashes. Thank you Laura love them ?

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Thanks laura, we’re glad you are loving the lvl lashes treatment x

Thank You

Victoria Morris
6th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Perfect as usual!

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Thank you Victoria x

massage

Paul Kavanagh
5th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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a wonderful treatment from sarah anne as always, i’d highly recommend the essential’s

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Thank you Paul, always lovely to have you in the salon. See you again soon x

Excellent ???

Teresa Martin
4th Mar 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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It was lovely returning to my favourite beauty salon yesterday after such a long time. On entering the salon I received a lovely warm welcome from Tina, Andrea and Emma. We also had a good old catch up!
I had a back, neck and shoulder massage followed by a KD age defence sensitive facial and a scalp massage which were amazing, pure bliss! Emma was brilliant and also explained everything clearly and answered all my questions.
First class service in every way.
Thank you and see you again soon ?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Teresa, such a lovely review. We’re so pleased you enjoy your visits to the salon, we look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Caci with eye mask

Denise Barrett
4th Mar 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Excellent treatment, relaxing and my skin looks great thank you .

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Thanks Denise, glad you loved your caci with your eye revive eye mask x

Brilliant

Fé Gilks
4th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah is so professional and brilliant at what she does. Would definitely recommend her. Five stars from me

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Thank you Fe, our Sarah is fantastic. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Love my nails x

Gill Watts
4th Mar 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Pleased with my Nails thank you Andrea

Gill x

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Thank you Gill, we will see you again soon x

Fabulous

Pat Barry-Clarke
4th Mar 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Hope I have the right Sarah, always greeted with a smile and shows a real concern for how you have been keeping, such a lovely lady.

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Thank you Pat, yes you have the right Sarah. She does have a good attention to detail and makes you feel at ease. Look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Laura = Amazing ?

Anonymous
3rd Mar 2022
4.5

I absolutely love Laura!!! Every time she does my nails, feet and eyebrows I feel so lovely. Her work is perfect and I recommend her so so much xxx

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Thank you for such a lovely review, we’re so happy you feel lovely after your treatments with laura, we look forward to seeing you soon x

Amazing nails!

Jessica Thornton
3rd Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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I love getting my nails done, everytime Laura makes sure they are just perfect. Always happy after a visit to The Essentials!

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Thanks Jess, glad you love your nails, we love seeing you in the salon x

Ipl skin reduction

Marie Darby
1st Mar 2022
Team Member: Laura-Jayne
5.0
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Lovely relaxing salon and great service

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Thank you Marie, lovely to see you x

Nails &?Waxing

Angela Holloway
28th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Lovely French polish by Laura Jayne
My waxing was done swiftly and pain free, Sarah always does a great job…

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Thank you Angela, always lovely to have you in salon x

Luxurious Facial

Christine Moore
28th Feb 2022
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I thought I would take advantage of the fabulous February offer of a Katherine Daniels facial with heated gold mask and a scalp massage .. It was absolutely wonderful , Sarah is a really friendly and experienced therapist and as always I left the salon totally de-stressed and feeling wonderful.
I would recommend Essentials to everyone as the staff and the Salon are wonderful. I will be taking advantage of the March special offer as well as another Katherine Daniels facial next month .. everyone deserves a bit of pampering ?

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Christine, what a lovely review. We’re so pleased you love your experiences with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon x

Love my nails x

Gill Watts
26th Feb 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Pleased with my Nails thank you Andrea

Gill x

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

Day 10 of Xmas offers

Diane Strong
25th Feb 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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I had a full body scrub , full body massage & a facial .

Amy worked her magic again , she never lets me down . It was wonderful , so relaxing I kept nodding off . I could have stayed & slept for a couple of hours

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Thanks for a lovely review Diane, we’re glad you enjoyed all your treatments and felt relaxed after x

Great CACI treatment

Lynne Naylor
25th Feb 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Another of my course of CACI treatments in this lovely welcoming salon.

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Thank you Lynne, always a pleasure to have you in the salon. We look forwards to seeing you on your next visit x

Amazing Caci with eye revive

Wendy
24th Feb 2022
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Gorgeous Caci treatment with eye revive. Literally falling to sleep towards the end as it was so relaxing. Also had shellac on my nails with a lovely glass of wine. Just how to spend a late Thursday afternoon/early evening. If you haven’t treated yourself to a chilled glass of white vino, I’d courage you to do so. Local producer and it is beautiful.

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Thanks Wendy we’re glad you enjoyed your treatments with the white wine, see you soon Wendy x

Microdermabrasion

Denise Barrett
24th Feb 2022
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Wonderful treatment my skin feels so clean and soft . I also thoroughly enjoyed the head , shoulder and neck massage .whilst my mask was working ! Thank you x

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Thank you Denise, we’re so pleased you enjoyed your treatment. We look forwards to seeing you again soon x

Fabulous treatment

Jenny Walsh
24th Feb 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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What a wonderful experience, as per usual, this morning. An amazing way to start the day. Had a manicure and pedicure with Andrea, I now feel I can show my nails off again and a warm and friendly welcome from Tina.

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Facial

Anonymous
23rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Laura
5.0

Superb facial by Laura. So relaxing and my skin is glowing. Feels wonderful thank you

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you, glad you enjoyed your facial
And like the new heated face masks x

Waxing

Asiyah Shaikh
23rd Feb 2022
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Always super!

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