One of those beauty secrets I'm loathe to share... Claire Francoise knows how to make a girl look good.

The salon feels like a secret itself, tucked one block off Chapel on High Street in a converted warehouse space.

Ultra professional but not a bank breaker, Claire has been in the business for many years and knows her stuff. This is not one of those places run by casual teenage employees, nor one of those places where you feel you're being judged or incessantly upsold into products you don't need. Claire Francoise is all class. They've been in business since 2003! While yes, there are other employees, I always book in with the queen bee herself and have always had stellar service.

For those on the shy side about beauty services, you can book online via their website, which actually tells you in real time if an appointment is unavailable. They offer waxing, spray tan, eyebrows, IPL treatment... there's even a specialist who comes in once a month if cosmetic injections are your kind of thing. Give Claire a call to help get your girlie on -- you won't regret it.