The Hong Kong weather and the work-hard/play-hard lifestyle can leave you looking and feeling less than your best. Roots need a touch up? Got a big event coming up and need to book a blow wave? Brows need to be brought into line? We’ve got all this and more covered in this bumper round up of beauty salons and services in Hong Kong to have you in top shape in no time.
Hair
The humidity in this town can wreak havoc with even the straightest hair. For fuss-free locks that resist the frizz, speak to an expert to find a treatment that suits your hair type the best. Here are a few you can rely on!
Glow 8/F Silver Fortune Tower, 1 Wellington Street, Central 2525 5198 | glowspa.hk
Emmanuel F G/F, 176 Wellington Street, Central 2167 8280 | emmanuelf.com
DAZ Hair 2/F, Tung Chai Building, 86-90 Wellington Street, Central 2956 3668 | dazhk.com
Love Hair 1/F, 99F Wellington Street, Central 2458 0190 | lovehairhk.com
AirPlay BlowDry Bar 317, The Landmark, 15 Queen’s Road Central 2388 8179 | airplaybar.com
Beautiful Brows and Lashes
It’s amazing the difference well-groomed brows and lashes make. Don’t DIY, head to one of these beauty salons in Hong Kong.
Glow 8/F Silver Fortune Tower, 1 Wellington Street, Central 2525 5198 | glowspa.hk
Benefit Cosmetics Shop Various locations around Hong Kong | benefitcosmetics.com.hk
Browhaus 7/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central | 3950 3950 | browhaus.com.hk
Freedas Various locations around Hong Kong | freedashk.com
Nails
Mani-pedis are a must in this nail-obsessed city. For toes that are dressed to impress, try a pedicure at one of these Hong Kong salons.
Glow 8/F Silver Fortune Tower, 1 Wellington Street, Central | 2525 5198 | glowspa.hk
Urban Chillez Nail Bar 2A E-Tat Industrial Building, 4 Heung Yip Road, Wong Chuk Hang | 5597 4277 | urbanchillez.com
My Perfect Body 1/F, 16 Wyndham Street, Central | 2561 7272 | mypb.com.hk
The Nail Library 2/F, 76 Wellington Street, Central | 2803 2290 | facebook.com/nailssalonhk
Beau Nail Shop G/F, Shop KOW55, Kowloon MTR Station, Kowloon | 2234 7328 | beau-nail.com
Nail 88 Shop G24-25, Welland Building, 368 Queen’s Road Central | 2851 6711
Tanning
Prefer a healthy glow without the risk of sun damage? Then fake it till you make it, with self-tanning help from this salon:
California Beach Club 3/F, Jade Centre, 98 Wellington Street, Central 2851 3357 | californiabeachclub.net
Waxing
It’s hot for nine months of the year in Hong Kong, so prepare to bare some skin!
Dolma Waxing Boutique Unit 303, 3/F, Yu To Sang Building, 37 Queen’s Road Central, Central | 6348 4452 | brazilianwaxing.com.hk
Strip Ministry of Waxing 7/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central | 3950 3950 | strip.com.hk
Lavar Premium Waxing Salon 22/F, Stanley 11, 11 Stanley Street, Central | 2915 0918 | lavar.com.hk
LaserKool 5/F, 23 Cameron Road, Tsim Sha Tsui | 9209 8992 | laserkool.hk
Nu Waxing Workshop 712, 7/F, Hong Kong Plaza, 188 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun | 2869 9680 | nuwaxingworkshop.com
Nude Beautique 14/F, Man Cheung Building, 15-17 Wyndham Street, Central (Plus locations in TST and Causeway Bay) | 2868 9100 | nudewaxing.com.hk
Best All-rounders
If you’re like us and you want to do all your beauty services in one place (and let’s be honest – traipsing about town in the heat defeats the purpose of a little pampering!), check out these salons that offer all the above under one roof.
Glow Spa 8/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington Street, Central | 2525 5198 | glowspa.hk
EstheClinic 16/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central | 3615 0919 | estheclinic.com.hk
Indulgence 22/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington Street, Central | 2815 6600 | indulgence.hk
Iyara Various locations | iyaradayspa.com
Sense of Touch Various locations | senseoftouch.com.hk
The Right Spot 5/F, 20 Stanley Street, Central | 6998 7768 | therightspot-wellness.com
Feel Good Factor 2/F, Winsome House, 73 Wyndham Street, Central | 2530 0610 | feelgoodfactor.com.hk
Melomist 3/F, 37-43 Cochrane Street, Central | 2450 2220 | melomist.com
The Skin Gym The Centrium, 21/F, Room 6, 60 Wyndham Street, Central | 2810 8088 | theskingym.com.hk
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