11 Salons and Spas to Book in Central
Every day is spa day if you know where to look!
There’s something so restorative about a trip to the salon or spa. Whether it’s the bouncy lightness after a fresh haircut, the put-together look after an eyebrow shaping, or the bright post-facial glow, there’s no doubt that a salon to your favorite stylist or therapist can give you a massive boost. But with so many options in Hong Kong, how’s a girl to choose where to head for some quality pampering? We’ve done the hard work of trialing and testing salons and spas in Hong Kong and have rounded up our top picks—many of them are founded by pioneering female entrepreneurs that are forcing us to rethink how we approach beauty and relaxation.
Xtreme Lashes
Founder Jo Mouselli drew on her scientific qualifications to create Xtreme Brows and the brand’s unique products, tools, and training in Texas, USA. Now, the brand has over 20,000 trained stylists in 50 countries around the world—including right here in Hong Kong. The main offering here is the Xtreme Lashes Eyelash Extensions, which offers a luxuriant, natural look with individual synthetic lashes. There are 950 styles available, and your stylist will help you find one that’s most suitable for you. Ask for Nisha, an experienced lash therapist that’s handy with laminations, tints, and lash lifts.
3/F, V-Plus 68-70 Wellington Street, Central, 37088961, xtremelashes.com.hk
Princess Brows
Founded by semi-permanent makeup artist Rebecca Chung, Princess Brows is a multifaceted salon whose mission is to give its customers a confidence boost. There is a wealth of treatments on offer, from HIFU and facials to laser hair removal and EmSculpt body sculpting, but the core offering is Rebecca’s semi-permanent makeup. Her pioneering products, tools, and application techniques can be used to cover undereye circles and outline pouty lips, but they can also be used for post-Mastectomy areola reconstruction or scar coverage. One of her most popular treatments, the patented G.E.L Lashes service, gives you up to three months of noticeably long, curly, tinted lashes—and you can even choose how dramatic a look you want. Ask for Sam or Jackal when booking.
Unit 1604-1605, Car Po Commercial Building, 18-20 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 27990800, princessbrows.com
EstheClinic
French expat Solène Verrot brought this acclaimed French medi-spa to Hong Kong’s Lyndhurst Terrace. EstheClinic has a full menu of highly effective aesthetic treatments, from laser facials and EstheCryo Fat Freezing to LipoSculpt and LED stretch mark removal. Be sure to try the clarifying AquaPure facial, which removes dirt and dead skin and restores hydration in one fell swoop. Request Sunita as your therapist—she knows her way around the extractor. All treatments at EstheClinic use French-patented, medical-grade technology and begin with a consultation with the head aesthetician.
16/F, 8 Lyndhurst Terrace, Central, 36150919, estheclinic.com.hk
Sozo Hair Design
Sozo Hair Design delivers tailored hair solutions using patented Japanese hair products, so kick back with a glass of wine and prepare to see your hair transformed. Founder Yoko Hisatomi Lane graduated from one of Tokyo’s top hairdressing academies and cut her teeth at quality salons in Sydney and Hong Kong before opening Sozo, so she knows what she’s about. The global team draws on international experiences to offer a range of styles and services—book Doan for Parisian flair, Billy for London chic, and Joe for true Tokyo style. If your talons need a touch-up, Sozo’s expert nail tech, Coey, will treat your nails to a mani-pedi with OPI and Presto Japan products while you get your hair done.
3/F, Worldwide Commercial Building, 34 Wyndham Street, Central, 23535025, sozohairdesign.com
SHHH
This hush-hush salon on Hollywood Road is the reason international celebrities and Victoria’s Secret Models have lush, shiny manes. Their proprietary OMG treatments draw on natural Japanese ingredients like marine algae and Argan stem cells—as well as infusions of keratin and collagen—to detoxify and replenish locks so that they’re at their bounciest, shiniest best. Owner Marvin Lin is a visionary stylist trained in bioscience and clocked nearly 20 years’ experience in the industry before deciding to create truly innovative treatments that rebuild hair from the inside out, starting with scalp health. She’ll assess your hair and scalp condition, devise a suitable restorative, and send you home with SHHH-brand products that you can use to maintain your new look with ease.
G/F, 94 Hollywood Road, Sheung Wan, 2915 1001, shhh94.com
Glow Spa
Created by Director Sioban Guilfoyle, Glow is one of Central’s most glamorous full-service spas and is the ultimate destination for head-to-toe pampering. There’s a VIP room for group spa-ing, six luxe treatment rooms, a dedicated makeup counter, and separate hair salon, among other facilities. It also boasts Instagrammable interiors that Queer Eye’s Bobby Burke would approve of, and exquisite treatments—think 6D microblading by brow artist Elizabeth Loennborn, and OPI mani-pedis (or Shellac or gel nails). They also offer incredible massages (try the restorative Presor Lymphatic massage) and rejuvenating facials by Skeyndor—ask for Bonnie, an experienced therapist who will assess your skin then make recommendations—the Power C+ will leave your skin glowing.
8/F, Silver Fortune Plaza, 1 Wellington Street, Central, 25255198, glowspa.hk
Love Hair
Eco-warriors will want to treat their locks to a day at this green salon. Love Hair focuses on green hair products by Kevin Murphy, GHD, and Bhave, and prioritizes environmentally-friendly, low-carbon operations—think recycling, reclaimed wood flooring and shelving, and filtered water. You can indulge in an array of cuts, colors, and treatment options, here, but Love Hair is also the place to be for quality Balayage. Founder Toni worked at top salons across London before coming to Hong Kong, though she’s now busy running a new Love Hair Salon in Singapore. If you’re booking an appointment, you’ll want Master Stylish Kirsty (she’s the resident queen of color) or Creative Senior Stylish Abigail (the ultimate curl tamer).
1F, 99F Wellington Street, Central, 24580190, lovehairhk.com
The Skin Gym
A small but mighty spa perched above Wyndham Street, The Skin Gym features just three treatment rooms rendered in minimalist style with a burst of Parisian chic. The focus here is on skin, so you’ll find facials by Elemis, Ultraceuticals, Environ, and O Cosmedics on offer, but the real highlights are The Skin Gym’s own-brand treatments—which include bespoke prescription facials and eye rituals—and the LED treatments. All therapists here are highly qualified, but for extra attention, ask for Clara, the resident skin guru and manager. Skin’s not the only thing this spa will take care of, though. You can treat yourself to HIFU, microneedling, demaplaning, waxing, Keratin lash lifts, or laser hair removal, too. In need of some R’n’R? Book a massage or a session in the infrared sauna.
21/F, The Centrium, 60 Wyndham Street, Central, 28108088, theskingym.com.hk
EightyEight
Girl boss Stephanie Shek took to Instagram to turn her boutique nail salon into a true beauty powerhouse. Thanks to an immaculate Instagram feed showcasing EightyEight’s exquisite nail art, the salon boasts over 45,000 Instagram followers—and a loyal offline fan base amongst Hong Kong’s fashionistas. A salon for the modern age, customers can book an appointment through WhatsApp (though phone bookings are acceptable, too), and clients can send inspo pics in advance so artists can harness their creativity in advance. Because they use freehand painting with tiny brushes, your imagination is the limit for your nail art, so it’s a case of anything goes. Book the upstairs VIP suite to gab with your girlfriends while getting your nails done.
G/F & 1/F, 53 Wellington Street, Central, 23509618, instagram.com/eightyeight
Oneness
Taking a holistic approach to beauty and spa rituals, Oneness is a thoroughly modern salon where you can enjoy treatments with a mindful element. From massages with crystals to facials with singing bowls, each treatment is customized to your needs and delivers physical and mental relaxation in spades. Need a full recharge in the middle of your busy day? The 60-minute Lunchtime Retreats pairs singing bowl healing with a restorative neck and shoulder massage and a nutritious lunch that’ll have you raring to go for the afternoon. There are numerous technologically-driven treatments here, too, including Rox’s Fractional Laser, Body Contouring, and ThermiVa.
1/3F On Hing Building, 1 On Hing Terrace, Central, 21114409, hkoneness.hk
The Right Spot
Conveniently located on Stanley Street, this modernist spa is the treatment arm of wellness retail concept Pamper DPT. On the menu, you’ll find a list of carefully curated treatments from big-name brands—think facials by Eve Lom and massage rituals by Aromatherapy Associates. You can also treat your nails to a manicure or pedicure with toxin-free polishes, and take care of grooming with waxing services or lash and brow tinting.
5/F, 20 Stanley Street, Central, 69987768, therightspot-wellness.com
