The Essentials Beauty Salon

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

About us

We are a multi-awarding salon and we offer a comprehensive list of beauty services located in Castle Bromwich Birmingham. We have been trading since 2002 and we offer an extensive range of Beauty, Skin and wellbeing services to a very high standard within a professional and relaxed environment. All our Beauty Therapists are trained to the highest standard to guarantee the best treatment possible.

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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
2,421 verified reviews
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Manicure and Pedicure

Caroline Woodin
28th Jul 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Consistently high standard I am always happy with any treatments I have and Essentials staff are always very friendly

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Caroline x

Eyebrow tidy and tint, shellac nails

Julie Finlan
27th Jul 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Very happy experience, Nicole was lovely and friendly and the quality of her work is excellent. Can’t wait to go back for some more treatments

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Thanks Julie xx

Essentials

Lisa Cusack
25th Jul 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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A fantastic, relaxing facial!

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Thanks Lisa x

Waxing

Elizabeth
25th Jul 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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My experience started with friendly faces all around the salon and ended with a waxing session I am extremely happy with. You made me feel so comfortable. Felt like a spa treatment. Thank you and see you soon x

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Thank you Elizabeth x

Soak off and Shellac on fingers

Toni Russell
24th Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Fab salon, fab service. Was with the lovely Amy today who is very helpful...and patient ????While I'm choosing from a BIG variety of colours on offer. Always happy with the result. Would definitely recommend.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Toni. Always great to see you.

Amazing service

Alice Davey
24th Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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I thought Amy was brilliant! Made me feel really chilled and my wax didn’t even hurt! Amazing!

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Thank you for a great review.

Always amazing service

Amanda Bozward
22nd Jul 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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I have been visiting essentials for 6 years! They have always provided excellent service and Nicole is lovely and friendly! Even though i moved to the other side of Birmingham 4 years ago, i have continued my monthly journeys there because of their service and value for money

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Thanks Amanda. Glad you still make the journey over us ????????

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Nadine Coward
21st Jul 2018
5.0
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Had Misha for the first time she was so lovely and friendly and very professional xx

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Thanks Nadine. Glad you got to meet Mesha. ????

Relaxing body wrap

Lynne Naylor
21st Jul 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Usual high standards lovely surroundings pleasant staff and very relaxing treatment would not go anywhere else

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Thanks Lynne xx

Calgel infills

Emma Price
21st Jul 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Showed Laura a picture of how I wanted my nails, which included a little bit of nail art on one nail and she did not disappoint. My nails matched the picture, I’m so pleased with them, there exactly what I wanted. Thanks Laura you did a great job

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Glad you are pleased with them. See you again soon x

Yet another lovely visit

Amanda Cole
21st Jul 2018
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Very professional service yet again love the girls at the essentials it's like going to see friends been going that long now

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Amanda. Always great to see you xxx

Shellac Nails

Debbie Moon
18th Jul 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Another nail polish job well done. Love them. Thank you Nicole

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Debbie. Xx

Nails

Victoria Henson
17th Jul 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Lovely experience and shall do again,

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Thanks Victoria. See you again soon.

Just love this salon

Tracy Thompson
14th Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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I have been coming to the essentials for a while now and just love both salons and all the therapists, every few weeks I book a manicure for my mom in law and she enjoys the experience soo much Amy is soo kind and my mom in law shows her nails off to everyone

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Tracy. Always great to see you x

Nails

Anna Nicholas
14th Jul 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Absolutely fabulous as always!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Anna x

Waxing

Lynsey Cotton
13th Jul 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Lycon waxing is the way forward ! Thanks Ellie great as always

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Lycon is awesome. Glad you think so too x

Relaxing facial

Stephanie Thorpe
12th Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Really professional and an enjoyable treatment will definitely booking again.
Thank you for making me feel so comfortable.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Stephanie. Glad you enjoyed it. See you again soon.

BeAutiful Nails

Julie Gray
11th Jul 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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As always Nicole’s done a super job making my nails look fab! Love my visits to Essentials catching up with Nicole and the other girls, I’m always made welcome and I just love the atmosphere!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Julie. Always great to see you x

Eyebrows

Julie Pritchard
11th Jul 2018
5.0
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Popped in on a off chance of a appointment was seen within 3 mins very helpful and polite girl not sure of her name

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Julie. I think you were treated by a Ellie. See you again soon x

Relaxing

Lynne Naylor
10th Jul 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Lovely facial great experience highly recommended

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lynne xx

Fabulous

AJ Lehmann
10th Jul 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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My first pedicure ever and it was wonderful, will definitely go again. Staff were all friendly and Laura made me feel so comfortable. Thank you for the fabulous service.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Lovely to meet you. Hope to see you again soon.

Summer nails

Rebel72
9th Jul 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

As usual very friendly and professional service today. I am a regular customer and wouldn't go anywhere else. The atmosphere is great and staff are amazing. Andrea made my nails look perfect again. No matter what my request she always rises to the occasion. Trust this salon and the staff implicitly.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lisa xx

Beautiful Nails

Dawn Milward
8th Jul 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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As always beautiful nails, lovely atmosphere, professional and relaxed.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Dawn. It is always lovely to see you xx

Lycon Waxing

Kate Russell
5th Jul 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura was extremely helpful this morning explaining about the Lycon treatment as this was my first time, she has done a great job and was very professional and friendly. Thanks Laura!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Kate. Once you have Lycon you never go back!

1st time at Essentials.

Maxine Watkins
5th Jul 2018
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Ellie was excellent. Very welcoming and explained the treatment. Very efficient and helpful team. Thankyou. Ps have booked again.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a great review. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Nouveau extend lashes

Michelle King
4th Jul 2018
5.0
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Superb service, fitted me in at very short notice, very professional and delighted with the results, thank you ????

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Thank you for a great review.

Great first visit!

Lauren Smith
4th Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Always nervous first time at a new salon, this was great! Prompt, fast, clean, efficient service from the lovely Amy and excellent value. Will definitely be coming again.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lauren. Looking forward to seeing you again.

Holiday nails.

Margaret Colburn
3rd Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Amy was fantastic..chatting away always asking if my nails were ok..did i like colour i chose.did an amazing job..thank you .xx????????

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Margaret. Always lovely to see you xx

Pre baby pamper

Lucy Wilson
3rd Jul 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Amy did my deluxe pedicure and eye brow shape. Just what I needed with a week before my baby is due. I felt so relaxed and have gorgeous pampered feet to look at

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Lucy. Best wishes for the baby and you xx

Fab time

Anj doal
30th Jun 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

I had a lovely file and polish today, everyone was so kind and My toes looked amazing thank you ????

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Lovely to meet you. Thanks for a great review.

first time wax

georgi shah
30th Jun 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Andrea was amazing and made me feel very comfortable, would definitely recommend :)

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

So pleased you felt comfortable with us. See you again soon.

Great Nails

Joanna Mcewan
29th Jun 2018
4.5
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Warm welcome. Taken over straight away for nails to be done. Very quick and accurate. Nice staff all round. Very efficient.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a lovely review.

Waxing

Anonymous
26th Jun 2018
5.0

Bikini wax done by Ellie today. Great service, no waiting around did exactly what I wanted. Very friendly professional salon, clean and tidy and nice and cool on a day the reached 29 degrees.

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Thank you for a lovely review.

Shellac on nails and caci jowl lift.

Wendy Probert
25th Jun 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Loving my holiday nails, ecstasy with glitter on top.
Very relaxing caci treatment and can see the results on my face. Thank you Nicole.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Wendy x

Nails

Ann Hayes
23rd Jun 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Really lovely young Lady and a nice relaxing manicure

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Thank you, hope to see you again soon.

The Essentials Coleshill

Alyson Gillan
23rd Jun 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Yet another fabulous job by Amy on my nails...Thank you. The salon has a lovely atmosphere very calm and relaxing and all the ladies are so friendly and welcoming. Would recommend to anyone. Next time poor Amy will be doing my feet...good luck haha

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Alyson. Lovely to have you in the salon.

Shellac on fingers

Gill Manning
22nd Jun 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Another superb set of nails today . Cake pop with sparkle. Thank you so much Amy and Thanks Nicole for advice on sparkle xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Gill xx

Nails

Emma Price
22nd Jun 2018
5.0
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Ellie did a fantastic job on my infills today... Love the colours she did, always a pleasure to have my nails done by her and she always makes me laugh

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Thanks Em xx

Great service from Elle

Lynne Naylor
21st Jun 2018
Team Member: Ellie
5.0
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Booked in for mini manicure but Elle was able to upgrade to full manicure as I did not want any colour. Lovely service as usual never dissapointed at either salon they deserve the award they have just won and more

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Thanks Lynne xx

Lashes/nails

Heather Clinton
19th Jun 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0

I’ve had Lvl lashes and shellac on my fingers & toes this morning done by the lovely Laura. Very professional and friendly service as always.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Heather. Have a great holiday x

Outstanding as always

Jon
16th Jun 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0

Always an excellent and professional experience. Emma is incredibly knowledgeable and passionate about Decleor. I always look forward to having a treatment as the atmosphere is relaxed where you can unwind and melt away the stresses of modern life.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Jon. It was great to see you x

Super service

Trish Johnson
15th Jun 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Great, chatty and made me feel very welcome. Great treat and pamper. Thank you very much.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a great review.

Brill service

Noelen Barbour
15th Jun 2018
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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All really friendly girls always get great service and cuppa xx

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you x

Excellent

Sonia Winters
11th Jun 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Great nails as always, and very friendly!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Sonia x

Perfect tiger nails

Rebel72
10th Jun 2018
5.0

Had my nails done 31st may with the lovely Ellie. My first time with her and she was brilliant. I usually have nail art with Emma or Andrea, but Ellie done my tiger nails perfectly. She was very friendly, professional and listened to what I wanted. Would not hesitate to use her again. Thank you Ellie.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

That’s great to hear. Thank you for the lovely review x

Fantastic Salon

Tammie McSherry
8th Jun 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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I have been going to The Essentials for a number of years now having various treatments. Nicole is a great therapist always friendly and super knowledgeable. The rest of the team always make you feel really welcome I love our chats and wouldn’t go anywhere else!!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you for a great review Tammie. It is always great to see you.

Fabulous facial and nails

Tracey McElroy
7th Jun 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Another wonderful decleor facial expertly done by Emma, not to mention new sparkly shellac fingers in “unearthed” - love coming to The-essentials x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Tracey xx

Manicure

Caroline Woodin
7th Jun 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Very professional and always happy to advise on the treatments and products

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Caroline. X

Treatment

Lynsey Cotton
5th Jun 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Had a lovely afternoon being pampered by Ellie

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Lyndsey xx

Professional and Friendly

Karen Grimmett
30th May 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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So, being waxed is not the most plesant experience in the world, but Emma and the team make you welcome and relaxed from the moment you arrive, to the moment you leave.
Ive been a customer for years and would never go anywhere else now.

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Thanks Karen! X