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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Glad to be back!

Ronnie Kelman
5th Aug 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Was lovely to see the girls again! Everywhere was very COVID secure and clean. Nicole was the best as always! Happy to have my waxing done again!

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Thanks Ronnie xx

full body massage

Siobhan Barnes
3rd Aug 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Fantastic masssge by Nicole, would definitely recommend The Essentials beauty salon. Always feel very welcome each time I visit.

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Thank you Siobhan xx

Deep tissue Full massage

Gary
3rd Aug 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Having no clue what my wife had booked me in for, it was only when shown into the room did I find out. A deep tissue massage. My masseuse was Sarah. I explained the areas that I had issues with so she could concentrate more of an effort on them. She began gently working to quite intense level, though never actually hurting. I am looking forward to the next one. The only disappointment is I'm having to pay for it myself but will do so happily.

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Thanks Gary.

Deep tissue massage

Rosie McDonald
3rd Aug 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Thank you Sarah for the amazing massage- just what I needed!

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Thank you Rosie x

It’s Good to be Back!

Sian Parker
2nd Aug 2020
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I cannot recommend this salon enough! Emma and the girls have done an exceptional job in ensuring a safe and secure environment and my recent visit to the salon was as wonderful as always. I have been a regular for two years now and wouldn’t go anywhere else! The girls are always so welcoming and friendly and Emma is an absolute star. My recent Treatment was great - as always - and I’m looking forward to my next visit!

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Thank you Sian. It’s was great to see you xx

Pedicure

Charlotte Millan 'james'
1st Aug 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely pedicure with Amy today.... highly recommended! Great procedures in place to keep every one safe.

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Thank you Charlotte x

Finally returned ??

Lucy Wilson
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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So happy to be back at the salon, Nicole was her normal happy self and taking all the new procedures in her stride. She did another great job for my bikini line thanks so much Nicole. Salon felt very safe but still inviting. Well done to all the Essentials team your doing a fab job

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Thank you Lucy. Great to see you xx

Deep tissue massage

Rosemary Gardiner
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Brilliant massage. I would like to book for my nails, wax and spray tan, though, whilst happy to pay an additional £5 for my first visit toward the Covid requirements, I feel this is extortionate if applied each visit and would affect my decision making. I would definitely look for an alternative services .

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for your comments and I am so pleased that you enjoyed your massage.?

Our Covid secure charge of £5 is in place currently for each visit to the salon to cover the extra 15 minutes of time that is required after every client to fully sanitise the areas that you have had your treatment in. This is required and instructed through the COVID Secure government guidelines. I felt it was more transparent to add a surcharge rather than increase all of our prices so we can remove the charge at such a time that this extra time is no longer required.
If you have many treatments that you would like to have then we recommend trying to have them done together on the same day so only one £5 is required for the whole visit.
If you would like more clarity please contact me directly via phone or email. [email protected]
You can also see my LIVE video explaining the charge here https://www.facebook.com/TheEssentialsBeauty/videos/736461097145455/

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Emma
Salon Manager

Was very pleased with my nails thank you Gill

Gill Watts
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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It was good to see everyone today it was a lovely pick me up
Gill x

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Thank you Gill x

Good to be back!

Sue Stevens
31st Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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A last minute booking for half leg wax today with Laura. Thank you so much for the usual brilliant service and treatment. So good to see Amy and Laura and to see the salon open at last! Also had my patch tests ready for my eyebrows and eyelashes next week! So excited!
Thanks again ladies!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Sue. Xx

Nails

Pauline Mcgrath
30th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0

Had a lovely manicure and nails painted. Service was ecellant and the staff made it a very safe environment?.

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Thank you Pauline x

Feel brand new!!

Stephanie Terrell
30th Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Had a lovely shellac colour put on my names and also tried the collagen hand mask. My hands feel lovely and soft and I love my new nails!! Thank you Laura and Essentials x

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Thank you Steph. Great to see you xx

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Lianne Holden
30th Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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My first time at Essentials. Nice to meet the girls at last after working next door for so long. Had a lovely pedicure by lovely Laura. My feet feel amazing. Felt very safe in the salon, very well organised. Thank you so much xx

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Thank you, Lianne. Lovely to have you in the salon. x

Post COVID Amazing

Erica Williams
30th Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Excellent service as usual from Sarah-Ann. I was really impressed with the post COVID set-up. I felt very safe, the salon felt very safe and clean. Keep going girls

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Thank you Erica xx

Lovely massage

Rachel Kerr
29th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely and professional with all the right measures in place for COVID. Amy listened to my reasons for a massage and ensured I was comfortable throughout. Thanks a lot.

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Thank you Rachel x

At last ♥️

Aimee Marsh
29th Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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It has been so long since I was able to feel this pampered! I have been needing a wax since the start of lockdown and Sarah did not disappoint. As usual, she was so welcoming when I entered the salon and everyone was so clear on the new procedures. The treatment was fab and I left the salon feeling fresh and beautiful!

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Thank you Aimee. Great to see you. ?

Massage

Mike Faultless
29th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very good massage, friendly and professional staff, on point with corona virus requirments.

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Thanks Mike. Good to see you. X

Gel overlay and shellac

Wendy Harrington
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Emma
5.0

First time attending Castle Bromwich salon and I was met with the same friendly customer service and professionalism as at Coleshill. I received advice about the condition of my nails and cuticles and opted for gel overlay which was applied both beautifully and carefully and then topped with tutti fruitti shellac polish. fabulous, thank you very much :)

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Thank you Wendy. Looking forward to next time ?

Full Body massage & Delux pedicure

Anonymous
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0

Nice to be pampered again! Fab massage and pedicure. Back to have brows done on Saturday!?

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Thank you xx

Amazing Pedicure, Shellac and Nail Art

Hannah Doherty
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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So lovely to be able to go back to the salon today, everything is well organised and super clean, it’s still a lovely atmosphere. Laura did me an amazing pedicure and shellac nail art. A lovely relaxing treat, just what I needed. Thank you!

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Thank you Hannah x

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Wendy Probert
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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It was great to be back in the salon. Thank you Sarah-Ann for a lovely pedicure and shellac on my toes. My feet feel so nice.

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Lovely to see you Wendy xx

De-Stress back and shoulders

Gary Philpotts
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0

I realised how much I missed Amy working in the tension in my back and shoulders. Really amazing how much better I feel. Booked in for another in 3 weeks. Highly recommended!

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Thanks Gary x

Therapy

Anna Nicholas
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Fabulous as always!

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Thanks mate xx

So friendly and welcoming

Melanie Jackson
28th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Had a lovely pamper this morning. Gel toes. Amy and Angela are such lovely ladies. So friendly. Felt very safe with all the precautions that have been put in place. Thank you x

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Thank you xx

Lovely relaxing morning

Estelle Eldridge
27th Jul 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Thank you for making me feel so comfortable and relaxed during my most enjoyable pedicure and manicure this morning so pleased with the colour too.

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Thank you Estelle x

Beautiful hands and toes.

Maggie Ludford
24th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Amy, as ever did my manicure and pedicure brilliantly. So happy to be back

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Thank you xx

Post lockdown treatment!

Alice Davey
24th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Amy was great as always! I was really nervous to come back after lockdown but we chatted the whole time and I felt relaxed and pampered! And hairless! Yayyyy! Thank you :)

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Thank you Alice xx

Thanks!

Ellie powell
24th Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
4.5

Great to be back in the salon!
Felt very safe. Treatment was great and Amy was really lovely!!

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Thank you Ellie xx

Beautiful nails!

Emma Weller
24th Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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First visit since lockdown and it was great to be back in the salon. The team is amazing, so friendly and welcoming and my nails are great - thank you Sarah-Ann.

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Thank you Emma xx

Glad you are back

Liz Wood
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0

So glad you are open again. So nice to see Amy and Angela today. Feel so much better now I have had my nails done. I felt more than happy in the salon with all the measures in place and now I can’t wait for some more lovely treatments now. Great to see you back doing what you do best girls.

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Thank you Liz. So glad you are back xx

Fantastic as always!

Nicola Charles
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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It’s been a while since I’ve been due to lockdown but as usual essentials never fail to disappoint! They are Covid secure and committed to keeping all clients and staff safe. I had the deluxe pedicure with Sarah. Really enjoyed this treatment and felt amazing to be back at the salon! Thank you! Highly recommend as always!

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Thank you Nic. Great o see you xx

Great to be back

Aimee Lucas
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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It felt so good to be back. Good to see everyone. Andrea you've made me feel like a new woman. Thanks.

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Great to see you too xx

Amazing

Tracey Cornforth
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Thank you so much Amy and Rachel for making my appointment so Safe and enjoyable
Amy is an amazing therapist and made my first appointment after lockdown so relaxing x you are all doing an fabulous job well done ladies xxx

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Thank you Tracey xx

Relaxing

Jenny Jones
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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I was a bit apprehensive to how it would be like in the salon but it was amazing, had my nails done by laura and they have instantly boosted my mood. They are amazing. Next i had a back massage and it was just as relaxing as pre covid. Thank you guys for my pamper session see you in 2 weeks

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Thank you Jenny. Xxx

Summer ready hands and feet

Sarah Henningham
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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A lovely pamper by Andrea as always, feel like a new woman now I have matching nails and toe nails.

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Thank you sarah xx

Great Service!

Naomi Astley
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Fantastic visit to CB with Sarah!
Felt at ease with the changes and the salon was spotless (as always!)
Good to have you back ?

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Thank you Naomi xx

Manicure

Caroline Woodin
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Lovely to have a manicure again and it was at its usual high standard with every effort made to make me fecovid safe Excellent

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Thank you Caroline. Xx

SparklyNails!

Becky Dougan
23rd Jul 2020
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Was so lovely to get my nails done again! Lovely pink glitter! Everyone was friendly as always, salon was spotless as always and the system you have in place because of COVID is
Perfect and seamless! Well done girls! X

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Thank you becky xx

Deep tissue massage

Lisa
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0

Sarah Ann did a lovely deep tissue message,she explained everything kind lovely lady,made me feel relaxed.Well done Sarah-Ann Hatcher.Rebooked again very happy client.

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Thank you Lisa xx

Excellent service

Marie
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0

Very welcoming and reassuring . I enjoyed my manicure and pedicure . Such a treat after lockdown .

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Thank you Marie. See you again soon xx

Deep tissue back and shoulder massage

Wendy Harrington
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0

This is the first time I have had a deep tissue massage at this salon. It was worth every penny. The therapist made sure I was comfortable with the pressure and worked hard to remove the knots in my back and shoulders. Working from home has caused a number of posture related issues but Amy made sure that I left the salon with a much more relaxed back. Thank you, enjoyed it so much have booked in for a further appointment.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

That’s amazing! Thank you. See you next time. ?

Always a pleasure

Tabitha Davis
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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From walking into the salon, always friendly and like one big family. Andrea is great, friendly and gentle. I wouldnt go anywhere else. First appointment since lockdown and the measures taken to provide great safe and clean service was 100%

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Thank you Tabitha. See you again soon xxx

Good to be back ?

Angela Fowler
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Thank you Amy for a fabulous back massage! I’ve missed those and will be booking in again sometime soon. It was good to be back! x ?

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Thank you Angela. Nice to see you xx

The wait was so worth it!!

Julie Gray
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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It was so lovely to see the girls today. The system they have in place really put me at ease. Nicole as always has done a fabulous job with my nails, they look gorgeous! Beyond happy to have you back, thank you

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Thanks Julie. Good to have you back xx

Trip to Essentials

Avril Langford
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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I was dreading going after not having been out for months and every one made the experience really good.

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Thank you Avril. Great to see you xx

High quality service

Selina Khan
22nd Jul 2020
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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I have been coming to this salon for 9 years and the standards are excellent . Very professional and always delivering excellent treatments.

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Thank you Selina x

Massage and pedicure.

Lisa Gibb
21st Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0
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Had 2 lovely treatments with Sarah Ann-Harper,very friendly lady and helpful answered my questions and took her time made me feel very relaxed.Well done Sarah I have made another booking with you.

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Thank you Lisa. Xx

Good to be back

Rachel
21st Jul 2020
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Lovely to be able to come back and have my nails done again. Thank you Andrea :)

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Thank you Rachel x

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Anonymous
21st Jul 2020
Team Member: Laura
5.0

Treatment I received was excellent & everyone so kind, I would recommend you to anyone, thank you

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Thank you xx

Charmaine

Anonymous
21st Jul 2020
Team Member: Sarah-Ann
5.0

So lovely to get my nails done today by The lovely Sarah - Ann. Great to see you all

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Thank you Charmaine. X