Why Leeds is great if you're into beauty

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If you love a little pampering, Leeds is absolutely the place for you. We’ve got budget-friendly salons, huge department store beauty halls and even our very own therapy room on campus! We’re sure you’d never get tired of indulging in your passion here in Leeds, and here’s just a very, very small selection of what’s on offer:

Beauty stores in Leeds

Any beauty lover appreciates a department store beauty hall crammed full of luxurious brands, and the one within Leeds’ John Lewis store does not disappoint. Located within the beautiful Victoria Gate shopping centre in Leeds, it’s just a stone’s throw away from Leeds Beckett’s City Campus. Step through the glass doors and you’ll find brands such as MAC, Urban Decay, Charlotte Tilbury and more. As an added extra, John Lewis offers a ‘beauty studio’ service, where an impartial beauty expert allows you to play with products from every brand they sell. This means that you can be sure you’re being advised on what products are genuinely best for you. Cool, right?

View of Victoria Gate from George Street in Leeds City Centre

Student tip: Try the beauty studio service before your next big event! You can get a free consultation, a group masterclass or a one to one makeover. The masterclass and makeover costs between £15 and £35, however the price is redeemable against products, meaning you get a makeover or makeup lesson for free!

Much like John Lewis, you'll find a plethora of make-up brand concessions at Harvey Nichols. Located on Briggate - one of the main high streets in Leeds - it's prime for some high end brands such as: Fenty Beauty, Hourglass, Chanel, Trish McEvoy, Charlotte Tilbury and more! Why not treat yourself to a pampering and then head for a bite to eat in the restaurant.

Main shopping street, Briggate in Leeds City Centre

If you’ve not yet tried Kiko make-up, now is the time. This store is jam packed full of top quality make-up and other beauty goodies which are all suitable for a student budget. Their online reviews often mention how the products compare to high-end cosmetics, but without the high-end price tag. It’s definitely worth a visit the next time you’re shopping in Trinity Shopping Centre.

Glass roof of Leeds Trinity and the busy shoppers across three floors

Student tip: If you happen to be in there when there’s a sale, you’re winning. They have been known to do a sale where you can buy 3 items and get 3 free which is perfect for you to stock up.

You may have spotted this bright and funky brand in Boots and Superdrug stores. Well, here in Leeds we’re lucky that it has its own store, nestled in the heart of Leeds Trinity Shopping Centre. Step inside and be wowed by the variety of products on offer – from bold lip paints to dreamy foundations. What’s helped NYX to become so popular is that it's budget friendly, while still providing the quality you’d expect from a high-end brand.

Student tip: At Christmas time, NYX often create advent calendars full of makeup miniatures. These can be quite expensive, but if you wait until mid-December, you can grab one really cheaply and have all new makeup without breaking the bank!

The Body Shop’s make-up and beauty range has something of a cult status, and for good reason. Their products are excellent quality, well-priced and are free from any cruelty to animals. Many items are vegan – including their range of fluffy brushes and their bestselling ‘Insta blur’ face primer. Their friendly staff in-store are always happy to help you, and they often host events from inside their shop on Briggate.

Two white women brush each other's noses with make up brushes

Make-up events in Leeds

In case you didn’t need any more convincing that Leeds is the ultimate city for those with a passion for all things beauty, we thought we’d tell you about ‘Made Up Leeds Festival’. This free, two-day festival ran throughout the city centre and included makeovers, tutorials, discounts and amazing special guests.

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Salons and treatments in Leeds

Based just a 5-minute walk outside of the city centre, this salon is an amazing all-rounder. Services include make-up, curly blow dries, spray tans, HD brows, lash lifts, lash extensions and more, all for excellent prices. Take a look at their Instagram feed to see what pampering you could be treated to if you were to visit.

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It’s not often that a beauty salon receives all 5* reviews, but The Glam Bar does just that. Take a look at their accounts and you’ll see pictures of their beautiful glossy hair, amazing nails and flawless make-up looks. You’ll also see a lot of celebs flocking to The Glam Bar when they visit Leeds, so keep an eye out when you next visit.

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Located in Hyde Park, this hair and beauty salon is great for students. It offers services such as hair, nails, facials, tanning and more – all for a really reasonable price. They regularly receive 5* reviews online, meaning you can be sure you’re going to step out of there feeling amazing.

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This one’s pretty special as it’s based right here on Leeds Beckett’s Headingley Campus! The Therapy Room offers a selection of treatments – from massage, to facials, to nails and more. What’s even better is that it’s all for a bargain price, so perfect if you have a while left to wait before that next student loan payment.

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Tucked away above a health food shop on Vicar Lane, Millies is a firm student favourite thanks to its fantastic 20% student discount. You can treat yourself to a massage, facial, nails, lashes and more at Millies, and still have change left to try some of the yummy health food on offer downstairs. Definitely one to try when you fancy a pamper session.