Urban Chic Beauty ★9.7

About the salon

Urban Chic Beauty has been on Lands Lane, in the heart of the Leeds shopping district, since 2006, which makes it one of the longer-standing beauty salons in the city centre. Its claim to a place in local history is a small technical one: it was the first salon in Leeds to bring in modern hot wax techniques, and it has since been treated as a reference point in Yorkshire for how waxing should be done.

Services

• Dermalogica professional facials and skin consultations
• AquaPure hydradermabrasion
• Strip, roller and hot wax hair removal
• Gel polish manicures and pedicures
• Body scrubs, massage and spray tanning
• Lash lifts, extensions and tinting
• Brow shaping and lamination

Technology and brands

Skin work runs on Dermalogica, with treatments structured as timed professional protocols and a consultation that maps the skin before anything is chosen. AquaPure adds a hydradermabrasion route for people who want deeper cleansing without a recovery period. On feet, hard skin is taken back using Elim technology rather than a blade. Three waxing methods are kept in parallel, so the choice can be matched to the area being treated instead of the whole body being done one way.

Team and stylists

The salon does not publish therapist profiles, but its standing in the trade comes from technique: it is known regionally as a place where waxing and skin protocols are done to a taught standard.

The Space

The salon sits above the Lands Lane shopping run, a pedestrianised street in the retail core, and works as a set of treatment rooms rather than an open floor, so facials, waxing and lash work all happen behind a closed door.

Who it’s for

It suits people who take waxing seriously and have had it done badly elsewhere, anyone wanting a structured skin plan rather than a one-off pampering facial.

Questions and answers

Can I book online? Yes, appointments can be booked through the salon website, and the team also takes bookings by phone.

How long does an appointment take? Professional facials run to set times of around thirty or sixty minutes, waxing from fifteen minutes upwards depending on the area, and a full set of lash extensions closer to two hours.

Do you look after men? Yes, waxing, skin treatments and pedicures are all carried out for men; treatments are aimed at adults rather than children.

Can I combine several treatments in one visit? Yes, waxing, brows and nails sit together well in one booking. A facial is usually best kept apart from waxing on the same area, and the team will advise on the order.

Do you sell gift vouchers? Yes, vouchers are available and can be used towards treatments or Dermalogica products.

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