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
Hair services
@ile.ewa__ in Selly Oak and the city centre
Hairbyzeeks, Jewellery Quarter. Very professional, clean salon for silk press, blowouts, treatments and colour.
DeVine Hair Studio Very good, with friendly, professional staff with experience in all hair types.
@hairbychez, 52 Blucher St. Locs, men’s styles, braids, passion twists, cuts
Halair Collection, Allison Street. Affordable with good service, for ponytails, wigs, lashes and sew ins
BraidsBytheBoss, 33 Tame Road, Oldbury
Hair shops
Hair shops
Beauty Central, 63 High Street. Everything you need for black hair
What_the_Loc Loc treatment, starting locs, maintenance
Nails and lashes
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.
@allurelashUK, B12. Great designs for lash extensions.
Student Run Beauty
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
@hertouchuk on instagram: Hair (Wig installs)
@malaab.braids_ on instagram: Women Hair
Tips when booking beauty services
- Check reviews on TikTok, Instagram
- 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.