Freshers Guide: Health & Beauty

Welcome to Harborne!

Whether you’re brand new to Birmingham, or returning to the city you may not be familiar with one of Birmingham’s best suburbs. That’s why we’ve put together this handy guide to Harborne’s high street! Away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre, you’ll find everything you need in our suburb, including a variety of health & beauty shops, salons and barbers!

HEALTH & BEAUTY

Boots & Superdrug 

Harborne has two reliable high street spots for all those health and beauty essentials! Both Boots and Superdrug provide a simple spot where you can pick up your skincare and make-up favourites as well as handy toiletries you may have missed when you were packing for the start of the Uni year!

And of course you can find pharmacies in both stores, offering advice and assistance on any concerns you may have.

Boots: 87-87A High St, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NR
Superdrug: 124/140 High St, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NN

 

Hair Salons

Take a walk around our suburb and you’ll notice we are home to a variety of salons and barbers. Away from home, you might be looking for a new reliable spot to take care of your hair and beauty needs. Simple, no fuss to dedicated hair specialists – Harborne is certain to provide your new go-to:

Suyo Hairdressing

This contemporary hair salon can be found at the heart of Harborne with a highly-experienced, award winning, creative team ready to help with your hair journey, whether you’re sticking with what’s familiar or changing up for the new year! 

We love to shout out Suyo’s 10% Off deal for the new customers –  perfect for all you new movers!
71 High St, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NS
https:///www.suyohairdressing.com

George Yiannis

George Yiannis Hair prides itself on providing exceptional hair services that will leave you feeling confident, refreshed, and looking your absolute best. This is alongside manicure and pedicure options too! Just stop on, chat with the expert team and find your new favourite salon!

39 High St, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9NT
https://www.facebook.com/georgeyiannishairsalon/

 

Reflections

Your friendly neighbourhood hair salon, Reflections has all the services you could need in a familiar salon setting. The team is full of salon experience who will all be on hand to ensure your hair dreams are met!

163 High Street, Harborne, Birmingham, B17 9QE
https://www.reflectionshair.co.uk/salons/harborne

This is just a selection of the hair salons available to you! You can also visit Rivals, The Barbershop or Cutting Crew  – who might be more your style!

 

Barbers

Short hair, no problem! Much like Harborne’s salons, the high street is home to a range of Barbers, so you can pick the business that works for you!

 

Edit Barbers

A customer favourite, Edit Barbers, considers itself the number one barber in Brum. It’s team are expert, down-to-earth and happy to provide whatever you need from fades to a simple ‘Same Number All Over’.

2-4 Lonsdale Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9RA

 

Ikon Barbers

Ikon Barbers offer modern and traditional styles at affordable prices – including lower rates for students. Located just off the high street on Station Road, it’s a relaxed spot for an easy trim that doesn’t break the bank!

5A Station Rd, Harborne, Birmingham B17 9JT

Gentlemen’s Retreat of Harborne

Tucked away on the peaceful Gordon Road, Gentlemen’s Retreat has a more traditional feel and aesthetic but don’t let it fool you, their award-winning barbers are skilled in both traditional and modern cuts. This one is more for the person that doesn’t make too much fuss about their hair, you can book in and keep it simple.

Gordon Road, 2, B17 9HB, Birmingham

 

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