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

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So friendly

Sandra Astbury
22nd Mar 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

I usually have Nicole but more than happy to have any of the therapists for my nails and treatments as they are all so good and friendly, they all make you feel welcome -wouldn’t want to go anywhere else !

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Thank you Sandra xx

Caci facial

Denise Phillpotts
22nd Mar 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I visisted the Castle Bromwich salon today, for a caci facial and jowl lift. Emma was my therapist for today’s treatment. On entering the salon all of the staff always greet you and ask how you are. The whole atmosphere is very welcoming and there is always someone to speak to about products or treatments. Emma had explained to me before , about the treatment I was having and made sure I was comfortable before she began. My facial lasted over an hour , I felt completely relaxed at all times and my skin felt much firmer and contoured afterwards. I will definitely be going back for more. Thank you to the ladies at both salons and to Emma for the amazing customer service you deliver, and for all your hard work ensuring we all look amazing ????????

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Thank you soon much Denise. See you again soon xx

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Anne Piearce
22nd Mar 2018
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Sadie is very nice and did a great job with my nails which were in need of some TLC. Had a lovely cuppa off Tina too!

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Thanks Anne. Glad you enjoyed your cuppa too ????

Excellent as always

Maria Hamilton
22nd Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Had french manicure as a birthday treat. Done beautifully as always. Nice atmosphere. Had a chat. Was offered a cup of tea. Will never go anywhere else. Love Emma and her team. Very professional.

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Thank you Maria. Lovely to see you as always x

Caci Eye Revive

Paula
22nd Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

OMG I love this treatment you cone out and your eyes feel so so refreshed. This is the second time I have had it done and was equally if not better thsn the first. Andrea attrnded to me both times and is such a lovely girl - as they all are here - and instantly makes you feel relaxed.

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Thank you Paula. Glad you enjoyed your treatment xx

Will be back. ?

Nicola Hart
20th Mar 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Lovley girl. Very professional. Good advice given.

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Thank you for a lovely review x

lovely treatment on a very cold windy day....

Lynne Naylor
19th Mar 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Had a body wrap on what was a very cold day. The salon was warm and welcoming, so were the girls. The treatment was really nice and relaxing and including a warm blanket which on a snowy day was heaven. I visit this salon on a regular basis and would not go anywhere else.

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Thanks Lynne x

Gorgeous nails....as always

Rebel72
19th Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

I had my nails done again today by the lovely Andrea. I gave her something easy to do today as usually my requests are a bit more artistic, and just as always, Andrea painted my nails perfectly for me. Very artistic is Andrea. Love coming to both salons, the ladies are always professional and helpful. They know their clients and cater to my artistic needs perfectly. Looking forward to wedding nail art May.

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Thanks L xx

Shellac onToes

Paula Culley
18th Mar 2018
Team Member: Sadie
5.0

Absolutely brilliant. Sadie is such a lovely girls who makes you feel so at ease (as do all the girls at both salons). Nothing is too much trouble and she goes the extra mile for me as I have arthritis so can be difficult for me to lift feet etc. Sadie always makes sure I am comfortable.

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Thanks Paula. We love having you in the salon x

Indian Head Massage

Paula
18th Mar 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

I bought a robo voucher for this at Christmas. The treatment was amazing and felt so relaxed when I came out. Nicole was brilliant - lovely girl as they all are at The Essentials. Been using them for a while and will continue to do so.

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Thanks Paula. Always lovely to see you. X

Very professional service.

Khezir Yasin
18th Mar 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very happy with the service I receive here. I have been coming here regularly for over a year and am very pleased with the professional service and result I receive every time.

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Thank you for a great review.

Lovely ladies

Sarah Martin
18th Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0

So lovely and understanding
Fantastic therapist
Whole team are lovely and welcoming

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Thanks Sarah. See you again soon.

Amazing!

Bonnylou
17th Mar 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0

Amazing salon! I love this place been coming for years the girls are fantastic! You won't find better service and atmosphere anywhere else! Always have my waxing, nails, eye brows and eye lashes done here highly recommend! Thanks girls!

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Thanks BonnyLou. Always great to have you in the salon xx

Awesome as always

Anonymous
17th Mar 2018
5.0

Ellie did a lovely job! Despite the salon being short staffed they were still efficient and helpful as they always are! I’ve had lots of compliments on my nails! So thank you Ellie!

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Thanks you for the lovely review. See you again soon

Shellac

Becky Dougan
17th Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Excellent set of shellac nails by Andrea this morning. Colour is beautiful shaped nails just how I like them! Can't wait for next appointment!

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Thanks Becky. See you again soon x

Fantastic nails

Anonymous
16th Mar 2018
5.0

Lovely welcome. Spotlessly clean salon . Lovely cup of tea? Nails look fab. Will be returning?

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Thank you for a great review

Spray tan

Louise Adams
16th Mar 2018
5.0
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Friendly service and nothing is too much trouble thank you very much

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Thanks Louise xx

Saviour Sadie

Rachel
15th Mar 2018
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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I was fortunate enough to be brought a pick & mix voucher for Mother’s Day. I have been feeling under the weather lately but now feel 100 times better after today’s triple treatments. Super Sadie x thank you x

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thannks Rachel. Glad you enjoyed you Mother’s Day pampering

First visit to the salon

Jo Parker
15th Mar 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0

It was my first visit to the salon and even from the very helpful lady who booked my appointment to Laura who worked on my nails I felt everyone at the salon was very helpful and friendly

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We are glad you enjoyed your time with us. We hope to see you again soon.

Low atmosphere

Lea Webber
15th Mar 2018
5.0
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Had a fabulous spray tan with exfoliation today...I’m a larger lady but was made to feel so relaxed and comfortable. Lovely results and will definitely visit the salon again and again .

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Thanks Lea. See you again soon x

Great treatment as always.

Joy Makepearce
15th Mar 2018
5.0
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Had a lovely eyelash tint following my LVL treatment 2 weeks ago. Love Essentials!

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Thanks Joy ?x

Eyelash Tint

Nicola Taylor
13th Mar 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Always happy with the treatments I have with Laura, whether it be an eyelash tint or shellac. Very professional and an excellent salon.
Thank you.

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thank you Nicola. Always great to see you.

Full Body Exfoliation

Angela Holloway
10th Mar 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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First time I’ve had this treatment, and I loved it! It was relaxing but mainly my skin feels lovely. Definitely have another before a holiday. Amy was professional and pleasant as always

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THanks Ang x

Brill service

Noelen Barbour
9th Mar 2018
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Sadie and the girls are all great and love my time in the salon whatever treatment I'm having and the kettles always on lol xx

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Thank you, we love a brew! ??

Shellac on Nails

Stephanie Bowley
9th Mar 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Nicole did an amazing job as always. I wanted to have glittercuffs on my nails and this was no problem. They look amazing! Always great service here! All the girls are great.

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They did look amazing! Hope you enjoy them. X

Lovely Nails

Maggie Ludford
9th Mar 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Very friendly staff. I have shellac on my nails and am always very pleased with my nails.

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Thank you for a lovely review.

So friendly

Sonia
8th Mar 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0

Very professional friendly service.
Always welcoming each time I've visited....I took my mom as a treat to have a mini manicure the ladies really looked after her she loved it...thank you essentials!

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Thank you Sonia x

Always pleased

June Muncaster
8th Mar 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0

I have had treatments at both of the Essentials Salons, I always come out feeling happy, and looking forward to my next appointment. Wouldn't go anywhere else.

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Thanks June xx

Gorgeous Eye Brows

Eileen Galbraith
8th Mar 2018
Team Member: Sadie
5.0
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Relaxed & friendly visit to have my Eye Brows coloured, shaped and now looking beautiful ?

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Thank you for a lovely review.

Another fab treatment

Jenny Walsh
7th Mar 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Another fab treatment today, thanks Nicole. Always feel uplifted when I leave. Staff so friendly and we always have a good laugh.

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Thanks Jen x

Relaxing!

Amber Crathorne
7th Mar 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely, friendly and relaxing! X

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Thanks Amber xx

Shellac nails

Jo Cook
6th Mar 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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Professional and friendly shellac nails by Emma. Fitted me in at short notice.

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Thanks Jo x

Brilliant service as always

Amanda Cole
3rd Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Despite the horrible weather a lovely warm welcome for everyone. Excellent service yet again

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Thanks Amanda ?❄️ Snow didn’t get us down x

Pamper Day

Gill Manning
2nd Mar 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely manicure and Shellac Pink Bikini on toes. Enjoyed the experience as always.Thank you

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Thanks Gill ?

Manicure

Caroline Woodin
1st Mar 2018
Team Member: Andrea
5.0
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Andrea is always very professional and her work is of a very high standard She is always very friendly and helpful

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Thank you Caroline ?

Nails

Samantha H
1st Mar 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0

I really enjoy having my nails done very therapeutic plus I like talking to Emma and the girls, I enjoy going every time

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Thanks Sam. Lovely to see you ?

Pedicure/eye brow

Denise Evans
28th Feb 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Lovely lady very knowledgeable

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Thank you. ?

relaxing massage

Lynne Naylor
27th Feb 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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a lovely relaxing massage for myself and my friend, one of the xmas VIP offers. Great massage, great salon would not go anywhere else.

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Thanks Lynne. Glad you enjoyed it! X

Nails & eybrow wax

Jackie Dunn
24th Feb 2018
5.0
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Excellent experience

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Thank you

Caci facial

Denise Marklow
24th Feb 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0

Lovely experience great treatment , friendly atmosphere warm and welcoming . Always leave feeling great x

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Thanks Denise ?

First leg wax!

Liz
23rd Feb 2018
Team Member: Nicole
4.5
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I usually go to essentials for my bikini wax, I thought I’d try my legs! Nicole was really reassuring and kept me at ease throughout!
Will definitely be back to have them done again!

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Thank you for the lovely review.

Nails

Natalie Richards
23rd Feb 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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I have had shellac on my fingers today. White with a silver glitter fade they look fab! Laura is so neat. I am never disappointed ???? Xx

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Thank you Natalie.

LVL

Wendy Merriman
22nd Feb 2018
Team Member: Sensi
5.0
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Had fantastic LVL from Ellie . Very efficient and just the result I wanted. Would highly recommend.

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Thanks for a great review. Happy holidays ?

Excellent service

Sandra Dunne
22nd Feb 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Excellent service, knowledgeable about products. Attentive and friendly staff. My first visit and I will definitely return.

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Thank you. See you again soon ?

Friendly salon

Leanne Pardoe
22nd Feb 2018
Team Member: Amy
5.0
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Always a pleasure to visit essentials girls are very friendly and welcoming!
Amy is a brilliant therapist!

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Thanks Leanne ?

Nails

Clare Powell
21st Feb 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Lovely nails as always xx

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Thanks Clare x

Hollywood wax

Lucy Wilson (sheppard)
21st Feb 2018
Team Member: Nicole
5.0
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Nicole always does a great job. So friendly yet professional

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Thanks Lucy ?

Great as always!

Nikki Charles
20th Feb 2018
Team Member: Emma
5.0
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I have been to emma several times now for my bikini wax and she is just great! Always professional and so lovely!

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Thanks Nikki x

Beautiful nails

Karen Boffey
17th Feb 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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As always, Laura has transformed my shabby nails into beautiful ones!

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Thank you for for the great review Karen.

Another great visit!

Kate Burden
16th Feb 2018
Team Member: Laura
5.0
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Laura did another great job on my calgel refills today. Really pleased with the attention to detail and advice given too!
Looking forward to my next visit!

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Response from The Essentials Beauty Salon

Thanks Kate xx