hair and beauty in County Cork

Naty Beauty/Whole Soul Academy is located in the lovely town of Cobh, offering a wide range of treatments from stunning nails to a wide range of lash extensions. With an extensive list of tried and tested treatments that'll remind you of the goddess you truly are. Perfect, for lovers of everything and anything beauty-related, if you're looking to be primped, preened, polished and pampered, then go ahead and spoil yourself with a trip to Naty Beauty/ Whole Soul Beauty Academy.

Nearest public transport:

Cobh station is just a 10-minute stroll away.

The team:

Known for its warm ambience and skilled team, the salon is dedicated to making each client feel valued and refreshed, no matter their style or beauty needs. Here, everyone is invited to look and feel their best.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Relaxing, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Breathe new life into your style with Amber Lashes & Beauty, Douglas. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone of beauty. Whether you're nuts about nails, ecstatic about eyelash extensions or looking for some bespoke brows, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Show up and glow up at Amber Lashes & Beauty!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The talented team of nail, lash and brow specialists possess a wealth of experience and a passion for perfecting every detail.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Sophisticated, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping you feel as good as you look (and you’re about to look amazing).
• Brands and products used: Praised for its strong ethical standards, this salon exclusively offers treatments crafted with organic and cruelty-free ingredients, ensuring both you and the earth are treated with care.
• The extra touches: The salon is wheelchair accessible.

Bring your visions to reality and transform your fingertips into miniature masterpieces with 5th Avenue - Cork City. This chic and lively neverending candy shop of polishes will tend to your talons with à la mode manicures and precision pedicures. These talented technicians specialise in nails that dazzle and delight; from glamourous glitter patterns and delicate floral motifs to bold, vibrant expressions and psychedelic patterns with a whimsical edge. Whatever you desire this dream team will primp, preen, polish and pamper to to create a look that's as unique as you are. Step into a cosy world of colour and creativity with 5th Avenue, just for the gel of it!

Nearest public transport:

Cork (Kent) station is an 18-minute walk away, take a moment for yourself at 5th Avenue today.

The team:

These glamour gurus will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, contemporary, sleek and welcoming.
• Specialises in: All types of nails, from bright and dynamic to classy and chic.
• The extra touches: The salon is wheelchair accessible.

Say goodbye to the basic routine and wave hello to a full-scale beauty upgrade at Miss Bliss Hair & Beauty By Paula Higino. Tucked away in the lovely Ballintemple, Cork, this welcoming salon is your ultimate one-stop shop for a complete top-to-toe refresh. Whether you are aiming for a head-turning new hairstyle, a fresh set of flawless nails, or a deeply relaxing facial to restore your skin's natural radiance, Paula and her team are here to deliver pure bliss.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is situated just a 1-minute stroll from the nearest bus stop on the Blackrock Road. Paid parking is also available.

The team:

The multitalented team here is led by Paula Higino, a passionate beauty professional who knows exactly how to make you look and feel spectacular. With an artistic eye for detail and a commitment to personalised care, the staff tailors every service to match your unique style and needs. Known for their warm, inclusive vibe, the team makes sure everyone feels right at home, happily chatting and providing expert advice in Portuguese, Spanish, and English.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A vibrant, friendly, and beautifully inclusive space designed to offer premium pampering for everyone.
• Specialises in: The holy trinity of self-care, creative hair styling, precision nails, and rejuvenating facials.
• The extra touches: Wheelchair access, hijab-friendly, free refreshments, and the salon proudly uses cruelty-free products.

Step into the exclusive salon suite of Thomasina's Advanced Skincare & Beauty, Fermoy, where skincare expertise meets cutting-edge technology. Specialising in transformative facials and advanced treatments, this clinic delivers a sculpted, radiant complexion with zero downtime. From deep-cleansing, glass-skin facials to skin-tightening, collagen-boosting services, every treatment is designed to refine, lift and illuminate. Combining modern beauty rituals with high-performance techniques, Thomasina's Advanced Skincare & Beauty is your go-to for a flawless, youthful glow. Great skin isn’t a trend, it’s a lifestyle. Book at Thomasina's Advanced Skincare & Beauty and glow up today!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality, as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance. Thomasina has over 30 years experience in the beauty industry. Her skill and knowledge are unrivaled. Joining Thomasina in salon is Susie, a qualified therapist since 2005. Susie worked in several hotels in Cork and was previously trained in Elemis skincare.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment, where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to Kayleigh Baxter Make Up, Cork, where every detail has been meticulously curated to evoke an aura of luxury and sophistication. Plush chairs beckon guests to sink into their sumptuous embrace, while oversized mirrors adorned with shining frames reflect the dazzling array of premium products lining the walls. This talented artist will work their magic, crafting flawless makeup looks that rival those seen on the red carpet. With deft hands and an eye for perfection, they transform your ordinary self into a veritable superstar, enhancing your natural beauty and accentuating your best features. In this haven of beauty and sophistication, dreams become reality and you leave, feeling like the radiant, confident icon you were born to be.

Nearest public transport:

Ample free parking can be found close by, so you can enjoy exceptional services without any hassle, leaving you to focus on looking and feeling your best!

The team:

With tons of experience, this skilful technician will bring your visions to reality as you emerge as the epitome of timeless elegance.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Vibrant, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Meticulous makeup, you'll find no blurred lines here.

Welcome to Beauty by Louise, an intimate home-based premium beauty refinement sanctuary located on Church Road in Blackrock, Cork. This beautifully curated space bridges the gap between expert aesthetic maintenance and peaceful, cosy comfort. The studio specialises entirely in advanced precision waxing, professional lash lifts, and high-definition brow artistry. From ultra-smooth, clean depilation techniques to custom brow shaping and premium lash lifts that deliver an effortless, eye-opening wake-up glow. Every service is executed with meticulous care. By combining industry-leading, skin-friendly waxes with top-tier eye enhancement formulas, the venue ensures every treatment is completely optimised for long-lasting, immaculate results.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently located near plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

You are treated to an unmatched one-to-one beauty experience where strict professional hygiene, discretion, and your personal comfort come first. The studio is proudly operated by a sole dedicated beauty specialist who handles every aspect of your care.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, peaceful and professional.
• Salon specialities: Waxing, lash lift, brows.

Rewrite the rules of your current aesthetic and step into a masterful realm of modern styling at Hair By M. Prominently located at 8 Cross Street in the vibrant heart of Cork, Ireland, this chic and sophisticated sanctuary is a premier destination for uncompromising quality and professional care. Leaving behind the rushed, assembly-line salon experience, this dynamic space focuses entirely on top-tier hair transformations delivering structurally flawless haircuts, precision colour work, and bespoke up-dos and bridal styling tailored perfectly to your unique identity and special occasions.

Nearest public transport:

The salon is exceptionally well-placed and wonderfully close to public transportation for an effortless commute. Situated right in the city centre, it is heavily serviced by the local bus network, with key routes stopping frequently along nearby Grand Parade, South Mall, and Washington Street. Additionally, Cork Kent Train Station is just a short journey away, placing the venue within easy reach of major transit connections.

The team:

The lead stylist commands the salon floor as a highly trained specialist who views hair design as an exacting, creative discipline. Renowned for a meticulous technique and a beautifully personalized approach, they bypass off-the-shelf trends to carefully analyze your natural texture, facial architecture, and individual vision. Fostering a wonderfully inclusive and highly communicative environment, consultations and styling sessions are proudly offered in both English and Polish, ensuring every snip, shade, and bridal blowout is executed to absolute perfection.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A vibrantly modern, impeccably stylish, and strictly adults-only boutique sanctuary engineered to deliver a completely relaxing, uninterrupted premium salon experience.
• Specialises in: Advanced colour work, structural hair cuts, and bespoke event styling, including intricate up-dos and gorgeous bridal hair.
• The extra touches: We love the salon's unwavering commitment to an entirely stress-free client journey, proudly utilizing high-end products like Alfaparf to guarantee a brilliant, healthy finish. Arriving is completely effortless with both free parking available and paid parking available right nearby. To further elevate your unhurried pampering session, guests are invited to unwind with a lovely selection of complimentary free refreshments to sip on while their stunning new look is flawlessly crafted.

Side Street Barbers is your go-to spot for clean cuts, fresh fades, and good vibes. They keep things relaxed, friendly, and focused on delivering a proper haircut every time. They're all about consistency, style, and making sure you leave feeling sharp and confident.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all hair enthusiasts.

The team:

The team knows their craft and pays attention to the details, whether you’re after a quick tidy-up or a full transformation. No rush, no stress — just a solid service in a comfortable space where you can switch off for a bit.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Laid-back, clean and good energy.
• Specialises in: Confidence served by the inch; from fringe to fade!
• Brands and products used: Praised for its strong ethical standards, this salon exclusively offers treatments crafted with natural and cruelty-free ingredients, ensuring both you and the earth are treated with care.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Step into the soothing sanctuary of La Jolie Clinic, Kinsale, where tranquillity meets transformation. This salon specialises in the art of killer fillers, fierce facials and a sprinkle of anti-wrinkle, offering a harmonious haven for those seeking that skinstagram complexion. With an emphasis on enhancing natural beauty, these talented technicians will employ a holistic approach to anti-ageing that encompasses both prevention and correction. Go for the glow at La Jolie Clinic!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts. Ample free parking can be found close by.

The team:

With years of experience, this aesthetic ambassador is dedicated to transforming your body and mind.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, redefining and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping clients achieve their aesthetic goals with ease.
• Brands and products used: Known for its steadfast commitment to using cruelty-free products, this salon ensures that each treatment is as eco-conscious as it is nourishing.
• The extra touches: French and English are spoken fluently at the venue.

Indulge in your next self-care moment at Just In Nails, based in Carrigaline.

The team: I provides a wide range of treatments, creating ‘me-time’ moments that help my clients to look and feel their best.

What we liked about the venue

• Atmosphere: A relaxing space where clients can unwind.
• Specialises in: Nails.

Your skin solution is just around the corner at K Wellness, operating from an exclusive private aesthetics lounge inside The Beauty Suite, Cork. Is a premier clinical skincare studio established as a peaceful, distraction-free sanctuary designed for clients who demand genuine medical-grade accuracy over generic beauty pampering. Focusing entirely on delivering transformative, results-driven care, combining advanced dermal science with tailored, one-on-one protocols to structurally rebuild skin health, reverse environmental ageing, and unlock a radiant, luminous complexion.

Nearest public transport:

The clinic enjoys a prime, highly accessible position, close to plenty of public transport options. The location offers free parking nearby, making it a stress-free destination for those arriving by car.

The team:

The advanced clinical practice is personally directed by Kerri Ann, a highly trained aesthetician, facial architecture specialist, and dermal health practitioner known for her meticulous technique and personalised approach. Kerri Ann’s core expertise lies in custom facial morphology, cellular regeneration pathways, and epidermal barrier management.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: A professional and sophisticated treatment suite that masterfully pairs an immaculate clinical standard of hygiene with an intensely comforting, luxury boutique lifestyle energy.
• Specialises in: Advanced facial symmetry diagnostics, bespoke skin rejuvenation protocols, and targeted dermal barrier repair.
• Brands and products used: Their unwavering dedication to vegan and cruelty-free ingredients makes it the perfect choice for the eco-conscious client seeking clinical-grade results.
• The extra touches: The clinic features full wheelchair access, ensuring a comfortable and welcoming environment for all clients.

There's always a time and a place for pampering and you've found it with Megans Nail Bar, Cork. If you're looking for a lick of paint, then this talon salon has you covered (primped, preened, polished and pampered). So go ahead and spoil your nails with all the latest manicure and pedicure perks, as this never-ending candy shop of colour polishes brings your visions to reality, transforming your fingertips into miniature masterpieces.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

They will curate a palette of colours and styles that will leave you breathless. Experience the perfection of precision shaping and flawless polishing that will make heads turn.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Modern, vibrant and friendly.
• Specialises in: All types of nails, from bright and dynamic to classy and chic.

Breathe new life into your style with Amber Lashes, Carrigaline. With an abundant range of unmissable services, you should expect high-end treatments and top-name brands from this cornerstone of beauty. Whether you're nuts about nails, ecstatic about eyelash extensions or looking for some bespoke brows, this salon has the perfect treatment for you. Show up and glow up at Amber Lashes!

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The talented team of nail, lash and brow specialists possess a wealth of experience and a passion for perfecting every detail.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Sophisticated, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Helping you feel as good as you look (and you’re about to look amazing).
• Brands and products used: Praised for its strong ethical standards, this salon exclusively offers treatments crafted with organic and cruelty-free ingredients, ensuring both you and the earth are treated with care.
• The extra touches: The salon is wheelchair accessible.

Conor Toye is located in Carrigaline within Studio Eleven, offering high-end, tailored haircuts for modern men. Enter and let the rich scent of sandalwood and musk encompass you, transporting you to a bygone era of sophistication and refinement. The sound of clippers buzzing and scissors snipping fills the air and framed vintage photographs adorning the walls give a nod to the heritage and craftsmanship you'll find at Conor Toye Hair. Step inside and join the ranks of gentlemen who know that true style never goes out of fashion.

Nearest public transport:

Stockwell station is just across the road, plus you'll find oodles of local transport options dotted around the area.

The team:

These scissors scholars believe that grooming is an essential part of self-care and strive to create an environment where their customers can feel relaxed, comfortable and confident.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Iconic, professional and friendly.
• Specialises in: Precision cutting and meticulous grooming, as here it's not just about the hair, it's about the entire experience.
• Brands and products used: They have a strong focus on using cruelty-free products, ensuring that this salon blends beauty and ethics seamlessly in every treatment.
• The extra touches: The venue is wheelchair accessible.

Solas Síoraí nestled within the natural clinic. Overlooking the river Lee, footsteps from the heart of Cork City. A warming, welcoming inviting space, to allow your body rest and recuperate away from the bustle of the city. A charming clean and profesional space with high ceilings and big windows and part of the old city. (close to the city walls and Elizabeth fort).

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all wellness enthusiasts.

With a passion for wellness and a commitment to customer satisfaction, we ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean, modern and friendly.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.

Welcome to 7th Heaven Nails & Make Up Studio at Ballincollig Center! For over 10 years, they’ve been proud to offer top-quality nail and foot care with a touch of style and perfection. They’re all about cleanliness, care, and quality – every tool is carefully sterilised and they use only premium professional products to make sure you leave feeling confident and refreshed.

Nearest public transport:

The venue is conveniently situated close to plenty of public transport options, ensuring a hassle-free journey to the venue for all beauty enthusiasts.

The team:

The owner of the venue is at the heart of the business. With a passion for beauty and a commitment to customer satisfaction, they ensure that every client feels cared for and leaves feeling rejuvenated and refreshed.

What we like about the venue:

• Atmosphere: Clean.
• Specialises in: Cultivating a welcoming and comfortable environment where clients feel valued, respected and at ease, as well as providing expert advice and guidance.