Aileen Mcleod Beauty Salon

Loving the summer brights! WATER LILY is the perfect colour for summer, a fluorescent coral pink ❤️ (Client’s natural nails!)

Natural nails with a hard gel overlay for extra strength and new colour DIANA.

Back to work today and working my way through all my messages. Please be patient as I am also fully booked today with appointments so I will get back to everyone in between times as soon as I can. Hope everyone has had a great Easter 🐣 xxx

Even when I'm on holiday I still do nails - these are an Easter treat for my daughter using regular polish 💅😍 I'll be back to work on Tuesday xxx

HAPPY EASTER I hope you all have a wonderful "chocolate filled" Easter Weekend. I'm back to work on Tuesday and will deal with all messages then. Aileen xxx

I AM ON HOLIDAY this week to spend some quality family time with my little princess. I will be back to work on Tuesday 23rd April. The online booking system has been updated to show all my availability until mid June. Please note that my first availability for nails is currently 1st May with the next availability not until the 13th! Holiday season is starting so my diary is filling up fast. Xxx

Builder gel is AMAZING for strength and can be worn on it's own for a natural look. My amazing client went 6 weeks between appointments and had no lifting or peeling. Of course it pays to look after your nails and protect them from chemicals etc. These are her natural nails with an overlay of builder gel. 🙌👏

A set of sculptured gel extensions for a lovely new client, using ROSE GOLD, PETAL & EARTH GREY with glitter cuffs.

A soft shimmery nude using FLUFFY COTTON & SWAN

GEISHA - such a stunning lilac/pink shade & perfect for spring

TIFFANY with a sprinkling of "mermaid" glitter

French ombre is a firm favourite this week. Such a soft, classic look

Saw this post on a trade group and thought of everyone who, like myself, is self employed. I thought I'd share it with you .........
Please try and show a little empathy, support and understanding towards self-employed people who don't have the luxury of a regular salary, and yet work so hard to build their business, support their homes and do their very best so they can build their business” which can take many years 💕
💕A little story 💕
... "... ...A lady wanted to purchase a beautiful handmade cake and spotted a cake maker who did absolutely amazing work, but she charged a good price too.
The lady thought that her price was way too high so she approached the cake maker and in quite an abrupt fashion stated "I want to buy a cake from you, but I think you charge too much!"
The Cake Maker was a little taken aback but replied "Ok, how much do you think I should charge?"
The lady replied “I think you should charge “X” much, because the flour will cost this much, and eggs this much, and fondant this much etc. I have even factored in the price of a pan."
The final price the lady had calculated was a lot cheaper than the cake maker’s original price, but she said "Ok, deal. You will get your cake in a week".
The customer is very pleased with herself and she can’t resist telling all her friends what a fabulous deal she has negotiated and how smart she is, and that in a week she will have her gorgeous cake.
A week later her cake arrives. She opens it and inside is flour, eggs, fondant etc. and even a pan. Angrily she contacts the Cake Maker asking “How could you do this to me? I asked you for a cake and you sent me a box of flour, egg, fondant and a pan?!"
The cake maker quietly replies "My dear, you got exactly what you paid for, if you think that there is something missing, then you are absolutely right and you need to pay for it.
Moral of the story, when you buy a bespoke service you are not just buying the materials and goods, you are buying the time, effort, skill, training, costs of daily running of a business, tax but more importantly love, passion and dedication that goes into providing a bespoke service. 🙌🏻
Xxxxx
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Nail Envy right here - just love this gorgeous set using ROYAL NAVY & Matte Top Coat with animal print accent. Client's own natural nails too! 💙

CHERRY BABY with Snow Queen and gold foils

The most popular choice this week CHERRY BABY, a stunning bright cherry pink/red. These are my client's own natural nails with a mix of builder & hard gel to give strength ❤

It’s always good to get feedback from clients. Today I got sent this nail selfie showing me that 3 weeks after being done, nails are still going strong with no lifting or chipping. ❤️

A classic French gel overlay with a subtle hint of glitter

Soft ombre French

When is a facial not a facial? when you go to Aileen at Elysian - it is a complete relaxation experience add to that a collagen facial which leaves your skin glowing - I just loved it... wish I'd started this years ago... only comparison is to a 6 star spa in Thailand - my skin still looks fab and I will be having a facial every month because I'm worth it and because I'm sure it's taken 10 years off me... who needsbotox :)

Thanks to kirstie for my beautiful facial on Tuesday. It was heaven. Just what I needed after my operation. Xx

Thank you for the amazing CACI microdermabrasion facial. Rebooked and in love with my glowing skin

Thank you Courtney for the amazing facial today ♡ it x

Thank you Courtney for the amazing facial loved it

Regular customer, friendly staff and real treat! Highly recommend, with great products!

Love the CACI microdermabrasion treatment and expertly carried out by Aileen.

As always, professional, informative and knowledgeable, with best advice given.

Sunday appointments a bonus too! x

Love my nails. Thank you so much. Highly recommended

Love going to get my nails done by the girls, they are all fab and make you feel very welcome! :) x

Just had a nice afternoon at the salon! Girls are lovely and Kirsty looked after me well!! Love my nails!! Highly recommend!!

I got my eyebrows microbladed by aileen and absolutely love them. X

Huge thanks to Sarah for doing a fabulous job of my 2 girls' nails, spray tan & eyebrows for belladrum. They're both absolutely delighted! A superb job as ever!

Had my very first treatment here with Sarah today. Very relaxed atmosphere and lovely salon. Sarah was so friendly and easy to chat to, will definitely be returning in the future.

Had an amazing Hot Stone Back Massage today - felt fab after. Definitely going back for another soon!

Had a pedicure today by Sarah,best pedicure I have had.will definitely be returning.

Great nails and tan today on their Christmas deal - welcoming girls and good service. Can't wait to see the end result tomorrow, bronzed for the NYE bells!

First visit to the salon and I loved it! The ladies are very nice and great at what they do! Mum and I had our nails done for my wedding and would highly recommend them! Being a beauty therapist myself I was slightly anxious but in fact there was no need...they are PERFECT! Thanks again ladies xxx

Exceptional service today after a last minute booking for party nails. Highly recommend and price the best in town. Lovely salon relaxed atmosphere lovely ladies.xx