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
2,530 verified reviews
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asiyah shaikh
7th Oct 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

Professional and Always fantastic!!!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you x

Autumn nails

Leanne Turner
5th Oct 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Thank you Laura for turning my tatty nails into beautiful autumn coloured nails. Always lovely to see the girls at Coleshill. Rachel is so welcoming and makes great tea x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks for a great review Leanne

Wax 5th Oct

Mandy Dovey
5th Oct 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Efficient and professional as always.

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Thank you Mandy x

Eyebrows

Debbie Moon
4th Oct 2019
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Another great eyebrow reshape done by Amy

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Thanks Deb x

CACI & More!!!

Rachel
4th Oct 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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CACI eye revive, brilliant treatment for those who have very little sleep & in need of banishing those eye bags! I needed skin care advice too, Nicole advised which creams would suit my skin & let me try the product I was interested in after my treatment - thank you! 5*

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Thank you Rachel xx

Eye brow waxing

Emma Cockerill
4th Oct 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Another amazing eyebrow wax by Emma and lovely to see all the ladies In the salon.

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Thanks Em xx

Excellent yet again

Aimee Lucas
3rd Oct 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Another challenge set and as always Andrea took it in her stride. Such a lovely experience as always!

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Thanks Aimee xx

Happy friendly service

Tabitha Davis
1st Oct 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Gets the job done. Very friendly and happy service as always.

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Thank you Tab. X

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Ruby Dunn
27th Sep 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0

Love my nails and toes, especially the colour and glitter, my facial was amazing and because I have such sensitive skin Laura was extra careful with the products she used, was fab and very relaxing thanks Laura xx

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Thanks Ruby xx

Excellent customer experience

Gill Mytton
26th Sep 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

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Excellent customer experience

Gill Mytton
26th Sep 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Relaxing and friendly atmosphere.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Gill

Jazzy Toes

Julie Gray
26th Sep 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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I had shellac on my toes today, a bright glittery pink! I love it! Nicole always works her magic and is so lovely to be around! Thanks Nicole you’re a star!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Julie xx

Facial

Susan Brown
25th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Excellent facial. Sarah is friendly polite and extremely competent.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Susan x

Waxing

Sue Bowers
25th Sep 2019
5.0
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I was pleased with my eyebrow wax today.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Sue x

Shellac nails

Louise Ellis
24th Sep 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Another great treatment at the essentials salon in coleshill. The front of house is always welcoming and Laura is a fab beautician who not only is very professional and neat with her shellac nail treatment she’s also very chatty and friendly.
Thanks Laura see you again soon x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lou x

Nails

Debra Stevens
23rd Sep 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Beautiful nails thank you andrea

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Debra x

CACI Eye Revive

Rachel
20th Sep 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Perfect treatment after a long week at work to hide the dark circles as well as helping me to relax (even when my mobile phoning is continuously ringing in the background lol). Nicole always goes that extra mile, even chilled my mask prior to my appointment ?

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Thank you Rachel. X

Friendly

Anj
19th Sep 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

I had a file and finish, such an amazing job and very friendly i love getting my nails done from here.

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Thank you xx

Castle Bromwich saloon.

Lisa Allison
19th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0

Always very professional and super friendly. Love the Castle Bromwich saloon great atmosphere and always helpful

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Thank you Lisa x

Casi

Anna Nicholas
19th Sep 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Fabulous

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks matey xx

Gel nails

Jo Edwards
19th Sep 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Extremely happy with my beautiful nails. Lovely down to earth and professional ladies. Booked in already for next treatment. x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Jo see you next time xx

Super Sarah

Jenny Mcnamee
19th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Have been getting waxed for over 20 years and can honestly say Sarah is the most attentive therapist when it comes to waxing. She literally doesn’t miss a single hair. Would highly recommend. Thank you Sarah

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Jenny for a lovely review.

Lovely experience

DENISE COOPE
14th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Welcoming made me feel confidence I was getting a really good service. Staff reallybfriendkyb

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Thank you xx

Simply the best

Sandra Astbury
12th Sep 2019
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Thank you for squeezing me in today and staying over , greatly appreciated before my holiday

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

No problem Sandra. Have a great time xx

Always good fun

Wendy Jenkins
12th Sep 2019
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely shellac nails as always. Love having a good old chat with Amy

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Thank you Wendy xx

Was very pleased with my nails thank you Gill

Gill Watts
12th Sep 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Enjoyed my vist today Andrea and Tina made me feel very welcome ? xx

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Thank Gill xx

Loved my visit

Holly Scott
11th Sep 2019
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Just popped in to have my nails done before my wedding and they were so helpful and friendly. And did a fantastic job!

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Thank you Holly. Have a great day xx

Great nails and wax

Margaret Alexander
10th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Always good. Def recommend

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Thank you xx

Nail therapy time.

Margaret Colburn
9th Sep 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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As always..Nicole made me very welcome..she is fabulous at whatever treatment you have.xx

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Thanks Margaret xx

Surprise present

D. Anderson
8th Sep 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Had a lovely time, thoroughly relaxing time enjoyed the whole experience, this was my first facial and won’t be my last .

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Thank you for a lovely review. See you again soon x

File and polish

Donna
7th Sep 2019
5.0

Friendly and professional service

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Thank you. X

File and polish

Donna
7th Sep 2019
5.0

Friendly and professional service

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Thank you x

Aromatherapy massage

Chloe Bushell
7th Sep 2019
5.0
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Such a relaxing and professional experience. Would definitely recommend.

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Thank you Chloe.

Just what I needed

Rachel
7th Sep 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Excellent as always, thank you!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Rachel. See you again soon. X

Eyebrow tint

Karen Moran
6th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Great service and very friendly

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Karen x

Caci facial

Joanne Hunt
6th Sep 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Excellent every time. Lauren is such a lovely person highly recommend

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Joanne xx

Perfect

Laura Stewart-Hammond
6th Sep 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Love my nail appointments with Laura, she always does a brilliant job and advises when it’s time to do something different to protect my nails

Top job Laura!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks you for a lovely review. X

Shellac nails

Louise Ellis
5th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Booked a last min slot in with Sarah to have my nails done, shop has a lovely atmosphere, lots of chats and laughs... Sarah did a fantastic job making sure I was comfortable, offered a drink and then worked magic with my nails as they are in poor condition from excessive biting - really happy thank you!! X

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lou. See you soon x

Shellac nails

Beauty Shito
5th Sep 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Absolutely fabulous, felt so welcome I was so happy. My best find yet since moving to Birmingham, fantastic place, excellent service!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a lovely review. Hope to see you again soon xx

Facial

Elaine Easthope
3rd Sep 2019
5.0
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I apologise I cannot remember the therapsts name. She was pleasant and reassuring and I thoroughly enjoyed the experience. The result was amazing, my skin felt better than it has for years. I will be looking to call again in the future. Thank you

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Elaine. See you again soon xx

Nails

Abbie Monkman
30th Aug 2019
Team Member: Nicole
4.5
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Always great service.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Abbie x

Amazing as always

Georgie
30th Aug 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura takes the time and care to make my calgel infills perfect! Love them as always!

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Thank you xx

LVL lash lift

Sonia Hemus
30th Aug 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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As I’m unable to wear mascara this treatment is perfect ! My lashes always look long , healthy and a fabulous black colour , it lasts myself about 6/8 weeks , have been having this treatment for a year now and I will continue to do so x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Sonia xx

Leg wax

Sharon Watkins
30th Aug 2019
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Super quick, minimal discomfort A* waxer!

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Thank you Sharon x

Eyebrow wax tint & eye lash tint

Karen Biggs
29th Aug 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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I am so pleased with the results, thank you so much. You listened to me & tooo on board that my brow hair took longer to tint. You gave me some advice to. I will definitely be visiting you again. Thank you

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Thank you Karen xx

Fabulous spray tan and nails!

Caroline Holland
29th Aug 2019
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Had spray tan and nails done today for my son's wedding on Saturday. Andrea has done a fabulous job of both and can highly recommend her. She is always really professional, friendly and listens to what you want. Fantastic salon. Thankyou!

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Thank you Caroline x

Excellent shellac

Claire Williams
29th Aug 2019
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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As always, Laura has made my nails look shiny and new.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Claire x

Eyebrow tint

Ellie Boggis
28th Aug 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Excellent love my eyebrows

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Ellie x

A little relaxing

Kate Poole
28th Aug 2019
Team Member: Sarah
5.0
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Sarah who I believe is new to essentials and Emma did my nails and they were lovely! Sarah, who I had never had do any treatment for me before, was lovely she was so welcoming and calming. I have a new found respect for Emma as I saw her in a new light supporting a member of staff she was so knowledgeable and yet so supportive she totally blew me away! Together they made a very overdue visit so calming and relaxing and I was very tense before going. Thank you both so much!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Kate very sweet review xx

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Brian Mcdonald
28th Aug 2019
5.0
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I can’t remember the ladies name ?. She was very friendly and put me at ease.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a nice review.