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Belong at Birmingham - Beauty

Discover the best beauty spots in Birmingham, handpicked by our students. From high-quality hair salons to convenient nail and lash services, we've got you covered with recommendations that will keep you looking and feeling fabulous.

Hair services

Hairbyzeeks, Jewellery Quarter. Very professional, clean salon for silk press, blowouts, treatments and colour.

DeVine Hair Studio, Suite 2A, 6, Cobalt Square, 83-85 Hagley Rd, Birmingham B16 8QE. Very good, with friendly, professional staff with experience in all hair types.

@hairbychez has rebranded and is now @thelocologistt. Bookings must now be made via link on @freeyourrootsuk, address is the same (52 Blucher Street, B1 1QU). Unisex haircuts, locs and braids

Halair Collection, Keys Court Business Centre, 82-84 Moseley St, Deritend, Birmingham B12 0RT.  Affordable with good service, for ponytails, wigs, lashes and sew ins. Bookings can be made via @halair.co

BraidsBytheBoss, 33 Tame Road Oldbury, B68 0JA. Specialises in unisex hairstyles, including locs, braids, cornrows, twists, weaves and wigs.

@theboholab - specialises in boho and bora bora braids.

Hair shops

Beauty Central, 63 High Street. Everything you need for black hair

What_the_Loc Loc, 96 Ridgacre Ln, Quinton, Birmingham B32 1PT. Treatment, starting locs, maintenance

Nails and lashes

@Nailed_it.girl University Centre on campus. Gel extensions and BIAB. Super convenient!

Sunny’s Nails, 575 Bristol Road, Selly Oak. Walk ins and student discount available. Affordable.

Aspire Tan & Beauty, 602 Bristol Road opposite Aldi. Chatty, welcoming staff. Very professional. Lash extensions, lash lift, nails and wax. Slightly pricey but worth it.

@nailstationn1, Winson Green. Acrylics, builder gel and BIAB.

Inspiration Hair, Nails and Beauty, Hollies Croft, Pershore Road. Affordable and really good results for gel nails with friendly staff.

@lashviixen (contact her via Instagram as she gives her address 24 hours before the appointment) B15. Volumes, mega volume, Russian volume and custom sets. Very kind, very quick and lashes lasted a really long time.

@pri.dagemini, 23 Acfold Road, Handsworth wood, Birmingham, B20 IHD - acrylic nails, toes, press ons, accessories, CASH ONLY

@nisa_nailsxo, specialises in acrylic nails, requires £10 deposit and a late fee applies if you’re over 15 minutes late

Student Run Beauty

@abgalorestudios on Instagram: Unisex hair

@jaelashedit on Instagram: lashes

@la.luxeuk on Instagram: Unisex hair

@riri.locs on Instagram: Unisex hair 

@7ayzcutz on Instagram:  barber 

@amarashairlounge on Instagram: hair for women 

@crownjewelz.grillz on Instagram: grills

@arkrylic on Instagram: nails 

@ninegemz on Instagram: Tooth Gems

Tips when booking beauty services

  1. Check reviews on TikTok, Instagram
  2. Check their terms and conditions and consider the following:
  • Late fees
  • Parking
  • Deposits (you shouldn't be paying more than 40%)
  • How long do they take
  • Check it’s okay before you eat or drink in the salon.

It’s important tips on this page are updated regularly so if you have any feedback, let us know belongatbham@contacts.bham.ac.uk

These are recommendations from our students, we hope they meet expectations, however, University of Birmingham cannot guarantee or take responsibility for any poor experiences.