PRICE GUIDE · BEAUTY & GROOMING · 2026–2027
Facials cost in the UK
£35–£120 per treatment. Typically £65.
Most facials cost £35 to £120, and a one-hour treatment at a salon is commonly around £65. Express or classic facials sit at the cheaper end; signature, machine-based and men's bespoke facials in London cost more.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does facials cost in the UK?
| Low end | £35 | an express facial at a local salon |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £65 | what most people pay |
| High end | £120 | a signature facial at a London spa |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the salons, barbers and mobile stylists near you.
What moves the price
- Facial type — an express cleanse costs less than a signature or machine-based facial
- Length — a 30-minute express facial is priced well below a 75-minute treatment
- Technology — microcurrent, LED and hydradermabrasion steps raise the facial price
- Products used — professional skincare ranges with clinical actives cost the salon more
- Location — London and spa hotels charge more for facials than independent salons in the regions
- Therapist level — a senior skin therapist or facialist sets a higher rate
Hairdressing prices in the UK are up 26% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Hairdressing and personal grooming establishments, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical facials would have cost about £55 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7EY →
WHAT YOU GET
What a facials booking includes
Takes: From 30 minutes for an express facial to 75 minutes or more for a signature treatment. Not included: Chemical peels, microneedling, injectables and take-home skincare are separate from a standard facial.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common facial treatments
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How to pay less
- Book a course of facials, as many salons discount a set of three or six
- Choose a classic facial rather than one with machine add-ons unless your skin needs them
- Try a training college salon, where supervised students offer facials at a lower price
Before you book
- Tell the facial therapist about prescription skincare, retinoids or recent peels
- Avoid waxing, threading or exfoliating your face for a few days before a facial
- Arrive without heavy make-up so the facial can start straight away
- Mention allergies to nuts, fragrance or other ingredients common in facial products
Facials cost: questions people ask
Usually £35 to £120, and around £65 for an hour. Express facials cost least, and signature or machine-based facials in London cost most.
An express facial takes about 30 minutes, and most full facials last 60 to 75 minutes.
No. A beauty facial cares for the surface of the skin and does not treat medical conditions such as severe acne or rosacea. For those, a GP or dermatologist is the right first step.
Yes, many salons add a light peel or LED light as an upgrade for an extra charge. Ask the therapist whether it suits your skin first.
Chemical peels, microneedling, injectables and skincare products to take home are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, put together from published UK clinic directories and salon listings. Use them as a national range; your salon sets its own menu.
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