Zen Lifestyle – Hanover Street

Why does one pay £38 to get their brows done? Well, in my case, it was solely to answer that question…
Honest to god, I do not know what i’m doing with my eyebrows. I have a little gel sticky thing that I occasionally smush through them and I can pluck the odd hair that is out of place, but shaping/​filling/​anything remotely close to complicated… I’m at a loss. Thankfully, my brows grow SO SLOWLY, that I can get away with a wax every 6 months and a cheapo at home tint (because blonde eyebrows and black hair looks silly).
So while I was making the rounds looking for my yearly brow tidy, I found Zen with its 5 star following and the elusive HD Brows. I poked around the internet a bit and couldn’t seem to find anything that truly explained WHY HD Brows cost so much more… sure there’s a big pitch about 7 different methods, yada yada, but honestly, it didn’t seem THAT much fancier than a simple wax/​tint. But seeing as though I am brow clueless and again, only have to bite the bullet and actually pay attention to them once/​twice a year, I booked.
… and damnit, I’m going to be the gal who spends £38 to get her brows done again.
The «magic» of this brow method is really just paying better attention. The gal who did mine cleaned up the top, adjusted the tint twice, waxed, threaded and generally fine tooth combed my brows. The most useful part was afterwards, she walked me through how to fill the sparse bits and I actually might wield that brow pencil with a little more purpose now. The big money making difference: I have eyebrows that look like I actually care about that fact. It was a, «Oh THAT’S what they’re supposed to look like» moment.
How about the location? The place is bright, clean and the folks are cheerful. It’s easy to book (online, in person or over the phone) and they have ridiculously late hours for a spa type spot (open until 10pm on the weekdays!!).
Final verdict? I don’t think i’d be an HD brow gal if I had to do it with any regularity, but I was impressed enough to return in a few months when they get out of hand. Even if you have to wax/​tidy every few weeks, it might be worth flinging this into the mix once or twice a year. This place was professional and I’ll definitely keep an eye on what else they offer.
I’m gonna go wiggle my eyebrows in the mirror again now…

This place is inviting and warm, with lemon water, and cheerful staff. I went for a facial and they scanned my face to look for signs of aging, wrinkles, etc. Then they did an amazing facial. Well, it was a bit tingly and felt hot, but she told me it would, so I didn’t start to worry until… No just kidding, I wasn’t worried. My skin felt regenerated.
They also carry Murad, which I like, so I got something called white brilliance. Hopefully it works. I also really dolled out for the clear&brilliant series of 3– had the first one now and man that is some intense slightly painful laser action, but after my face recovered (about 6 days) it looked really amazing. I looked at prices back in San Francisco and surprise it is actually cheaper to do it here so I’m gonna keep at it after my 3 are up ;)

Beautiful salon in the heart of edinburgh. Was shopping in town and then had a facial booked for the late afternoon. lovely way to end the day. So relaxing! Thanks for the brilliant service girls x

I visited Zen Lifestyle for a microdermabrasion treatment last week and was very impressed will the service I received!
My therapist’s name was Gemma, who instantly put me at ease and delivered a lovely relaxing treatment.
The reception staff were equally as friendly.
I will defiantly be visiting again :-)