The best mobile beauty services in London

We talk to Zoe Greenwood, marketing executive for Le Salon, the on-demand beauty brand, to give us the lowdown on the steps they're taking to ensure the health and safety of their patrons and therapists.

Zoe Greenwood: 'We understand many people are wary of going to a salon. Going to a salon (over having a mobile beauty therapist come to you) obviously brings with it a lot of unknowns. There are other consequences of having to leave your house, possibly travelling and entering a building that many people have frequented. With mobile beauty, you only have one therapist that comes to you.

'Plus, we are vigilantly following all public health guidelines to ensure that we're doing everything in our power to keep the clients and therapists safe.'

Culture Whisper: 'What exactly are the steps in place to keep both therapists and clients safe?'

ZG: 'Every therapist working is 100% symptom-free and feeling well and we are monitoring all our therapists to ensure that they haven't recently visited any of the Category 1 locations or come into contact with anyone that could have been infected. If a therapist is experiencing any symptoms, we will either cancel or reallocate your booking to another therapist. We check in frequently with them to see how they're feeling and if they're experiencing any symptoms.

CW: 'What about hygiene practices?'

ZG: 'We're taking extra measures for hygiene. As always, we expect all of our therapists to carry out exceptional hygiene practices when working on our platform; however, we have asked anyone working on the platform to take extra measures. These include: washing their hands before and after every treatment for at least 20 seconds, wearing gloves and masks during treatments and disinfecting all equipment thoroughly before and after use.'

So if you are in the mood for pampering – it seems we still can in the capital, for now anyway.

Looking for a premium salon service at home? Try: Le Salon
Traditional salons always seem to be closed when we need them most, but not any more with services from Le Salon. A Salonette (aka therapist) will come to you in the am, pm, at weekends or during public holidays. They use recognised brands like OPI and CND and offer unisex treatment options for nails, waxing and lashes. Our therapist turned up on time, was ultra-efficient but friendly, and worked effortlessly. Plus they've just launched a new tanning service: there are two options: a standard spray tan (£45) or a Vita Liberata spray tan (£50). Vita Liberata is vegan-friendly, organic, loved by dermatologists, and full of anti-ageing ingredients for an even and natural colour.
Le Salon is offering Culture Whisper readers a 15% discount – simply enter code ‘LESALON15’ at checkout – click here

Monada: the celebrity-approved app that you can cancel up to two hours before your appointment time

Monada, a new launch for 2020, offers a VIP service for beauticians who have worked for high-end clients such as celebrities, modelling agencies, film and television. All of the brand’s expert professionals have been thorough a certification check process and you can handily choose your desired look by browsing though the therapist’s work. Plus, you can cancel up to two hours before the booking without being charged – perfect in these uncertain times.
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Looking for Christian Louboutin Manicures and Pedicures at home? Try: Ruuby
This has to be the chicest at-home nail service around – the Christian Louboutin Manicure and Pedicure is now available at a location to suit you via Ruuby, the five-star beauty service concierge app. The nail technician will come armed with brilliant Louboutin polishes to deliver a seriously luxurious nail service and each treatment includes a nail consultation, nail-shaping, precise cuticle care, exfoliation and a hand massage, using hot towels and luxurious oils. Choose from classic or the more retro half-moon. There are also the options of vitamin infusions, drips, wellness packages, injectables, personal training, along with the regular tanning, massage and facials too.
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Looking for cost-effective mobile beauty services in London? Try: Prettly
Brilliant budget-friendly services that are likely cheaper than your regular salon – but with the convenience of not leaving the house. They offer a full manicure and pedicure service, with file, shape, cuticle work, hand soak and polish with products such as Essie, OPI and CND Shellac, along with waxing, threading, make-up application and blow-dries. Individual services start from a mere £10, and timings begin as early as 7am and as late as 10.30pm, seven days a week in London, zones 1-6. (They will also accommodate surrounding areas with prior arrangement and the professional’s availability.)
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Looking for at-home spa services with some of your favourite brands? Try: Urban Massage
With just a tap of an app you can get a luxury massage service with the brands you love coming to you. They offer treatments like Neom Sleep, The Organic Pharmacy Detox or Aveda’s Stress-Fix so you know all of those knots will unravel in minutes and they service all of London, Manchester, Birmingham and Paris too.
For more information click here.

Want the best spray tan in London? Secret Spa will spritz you the right way
You could sit in a deckchair in the garden and wait for the sun to shine. Or you could call Secret Spa, who will bring a pop-up tanning tent, plus all the gadgets, products and know-how to make you look like you’ve had two weeks in Belize instead of Belsize Park. The genius part is that you don’t need to get dressed post-treatment, meaning colour stays perfectly intact, and there’s no tan transfer onto your clothes either.
For more information click here.

Need to look fabulous, fast? Try: Blow Ltd
Whether you want hair removal, lash treats, a Kérastase blow-dry or a mani and pedi, you can find a fabulous therapist for the job with this app. The Blow Ltd mantra is a simple one: ‘looking great doesn't have to take forever...or cost a fortune.’ Plus we hear they’ve just launched a wellness section – so you could downward dog before your hairdo, all in the comfort of your own home.
For more information click here.

Need a makeover or under? Try: Beyou
You can view each make-up artist’s profile along with their portfolio of work and previous client reviews, ensuring you find the right artist for you. It’s free to download, and you can set your budget too. It's an easy way to freshen up your beauty regime, as they also come armed with an array of brilliant tips and product suggestions, just for you.
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Looking for a London spa experience? Try: Gina Conway Privé
They offer bespoke treatments with big beauty brands like Aveda and Murad. Furthermore, they come fully loaded with fluffy cotton towels, aromatherapy candles, and relaxing music, so it indeed offers a pleasant spa experience without a stressy schlep home.
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Men’s salon services for home, office or hotel? Book: At Home Beauty
From regular grooming to customised facials and waxing, all male primping needs are covered. They also offer a full-service menu for femmes too – just in case you’re inclined to book a treatment for two.
For more information click here.