Art studio in Manchester

“Jess did a good wash and blow wave on my hair. The staff were lovely and welcoming.”

“Matt was exceptionally friendly and welcoming, making me feel comfortable from the moment I arrived. He did an amazing job on my hair, paying close attention to detail and ensuring I was completely satisfied with the style and finish.”

“It's always a pleasure going to have my hair done at Studio 85. Marie is a fabulous hairdresser, I wouldn't go anywhere else. Her saloon is so lovely and peaceful, warm and inviting. Thanks again Marie.”

“I recently attended a Highly Defined Brows course at The Brow Academy & Studio Manchester with Diana, and I couldn’t be happier with my experience! Diana’s teaching style was exceptional—she’s incredibly knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about what she does. The course materials were well-organized, and I left feeling prepared to apply everything I learned. Whether you're new to the beauty industry or looking to expand your skills, I highly recommend this academy. Thank you, Diana, for your support and for helping me take my skills to the next level!”

“After moving to Hale over a year ago now, I had put off trying to find a new hairdresser as finding one you can really trust is hard. So when I discovered The Knot on Instagram, I was comforted by their customer-first philosophy and the emphasis placed on an individual and tailored experience. My actual experience in the salon matched and exceeded my expectations! I was offered a drink on arrival and was given a beautifully presented mint tea with my favourite biscoff biscuits. I was lucky enough to have an appointment with salon owner David who made me feel comfortable right from the start and was so accommodating to my needs. He was so personable and kind, I really enjoyed our conversation, so much so I forgot I was having my hair done! The end result was nothing short of perfect and exactly what I had asked for. I feel so much more confident in myself and I am extremely grateful to David. He is an exceptional stylist and I will absolutely be returning and recommending the salon to others, including my mum who has just moved here and is looking for a new trusted hairdresser! Thank you to the team ❤️”

“Had my nails done here on a whim by Tan’s apprentice - an absolutely lovely young woman who took such care and had fabulous attention to detail - I’m sorry I didn’t get her name. She and Tan and the other customer (a lovely lady who works in a secondary school locally) were just so nice and warm and friendly. I went for a natural colour in gel and I’m so impressed. Will definitely book in again. Thank you so much x”

“Freddie did my wedding nails and she did such a fantastic job, I absolutely loved them.”

“My daughter joined the danced studio about 3 years ago and the confidence it has gave her is amazing. The teachers are amazing and they include all the dancers and no one ever gets left out. All the children help each other out and praise each other with learning. Best decision I made to allow my daughter to attend here”

“I’ve been coming here for six months now and began as a completely inexperienced novice. It was probably the best decision I’ve ever made- not only to pick up the hobby but, to have found this brilliant studio! Everyone is so lovely, encouraging, supportive and just wonderful. The instructors do a fantastic job of maintaining a very welcoming, safe and fun environment whilst also ensuring techniques and tricks are adapted to every individual’s skill level. They’re always patient and you never feel silly for asking questions or for extra demonstrations, they’re open to suggestions and encourage collaboration and feedback. If you’re new to the hobby, or looking for a different studio; I cannot recommend Asteria Studio highly enough!”

“Amazing performing arts club. Molly and her crew are amazing facilitators and my two daughters absolutely love them and the club. It’s such a supportive, fun and positive organisation and they’ve made so many friends. Can’t recommend enough!”

“My daughter has been dancing with vibe since she was 4. Great opportunities to dance in shows and competitions. She absolutely loves her vibe family.”

“Alison is very friendly and passionate in teaching, she is always energetic with big smiles to the children and parents. We are glad to see our daughter building up her confidence with facial expressions more confidently.”

“Pamela helped me out so much, I will be forever grateful to her! Her sessions are so relaxing and effective, and the session room is absolutely gorgeous and cosy. I always felt very comfortable and safe with Pamela, and she has helped to heal some big parts of myself that I have been struggling with for a long time. Absolutely would recommend Pamela to everybody wanting to try out hypnotherapy x”

“Carina has done 2 of the most excellent photoshoots for us. A newborn shoot capturing the whole family as well as our new arrival and a cake smash which was incredible and tailored to exactly what we wanted. I cannot recommend her enough to capture all those precious family moments!”

“Leanne took some incredible photos of our family, including our dog! Leanne is amazing at what she does, and really does show a passion for photography. Leanne was very kind and patient with my newborn and my eldest daughter and really took her time to get the best results. Thank you so much for the lovely photos! We will definitely be returning highly recommended!!”

“Great place Ged's work is mind blowing, couldn't be happier. Wouldn't go anywhere else now”

“It was an amazing experience. I got my first tattoo here and it came out beautifully. Emma was so nice with me and talked me through the process, which helped with the nerves. Paul makes nice tea too :). Highly recommend if you want to get any tattoos done”

“I couldn't recommend Masquerade Tattoo enough, Mel's work is unreal. Through the booking and design process to the end result it was a great experience. Very warm and welcoming. Mel must have a very delicate touch as my sessions with her were the least pain I have ever experienced in the chair which is just a bonus. 10/10”

“Full disclosure: I am not a customer. With that being said,… This establishment is made with love, passion, blood, sweat, and determination that came from its owner, Jori Lakars, aka Hott Mama, aka The Mama who always gave herself goals and standards that benefited the world to the fullest and implemented the highest standards possible. A quick glance at her path shows that she has been successful in the industry well known in a way that the number of 5 reviews or social media followers will not reflect. I met her personally only once before she moved to England about 17 years ago. She was working in a popular tattoo shop in Wicker Park that I won’t name. ( if you know, you know) the had long ravenous hair and substantially fewer tattoos. Although I had met many women who were in the industry, few were celebrated by their peers. The shop posted a large banner in the front window that said ‘we have a female tattoo artist.’ I had never seen that before even in a liberal city like Chicago. Soon after that, every shop in the area had at least one ‘female.’ She went on to work at many of the best rated shops and worked on the best artists in the business as clients. When she moved, we were sad yet proud to see that she was following her passion overseas. She would wonder up one of the top artists anywhere she worked. She finally got her own place and put every ounce of work into it. Sadly, she had just acquired two young brilliant talents just recently. A couple of weeks ago, she passed away in a car accident without any warning. I t is a shock that she is gone and her energy is eternally resting. I have known her half of my life and I have never known anyone like her. A true inspiration and individual person who is driven to create. If you are lucky enough to have had a moment with her, you know what I mean. Love to her local community from Chicago. We were all lucky enough to be together for as long as we could,…… Cheers to Jori.”

“I made a last minute appointment with Ailsa, she did a reworking of a tattoo I really hated and I love it now and also designed a small tattoo for me. I am always nervous going to a new city and new artist but Ailsa and the whole team made me feel so comfortable and like I was among friends. I’d definitely go again and had an amazing experience.”

“Maisie is a wonderful tattoo artist, so easy to get along with whilst maintaining a high level of professionalism. She was very accommodating to my needs of frequent breaks and even offered me cups of tea. The result of my tattoo was even better than what I had originally imagined. 6 months on, my tattoo still looks just as amazing. I could not be more happier with the result. I highly recommend Stone Heart Tattoos. I shall be returning in the near future.”

“Wes at Inklusive is great, he was really patient with me and advised on the best options based on what I wanted to do with the design. I would definitely recommend him!”

“Been there more than a few times and everyone in there is professional and their work is amazing. I had James ( big man ) best tattoo artist in my opinion. Clean and understanding too.”

“My grandma had a wonderful experience with Simon. The artists were incredibly kind, patient, and made her feel completely at ease. The quality of the work is amazing, and she left with a beautiful piece she’s delighted with”

“Wish I could give a place 6 stars! Will be coming back here to get all future piercings. Had Val as my piercer and she was efficient, confident, and clearly extremely skilled as they were the smoothest and fastest piercings I've ever had done. She was also so so friendly. The studio was clean, really nicely lit, and the prices so good I've been telling anyone who will listen. I really recommend.”

“Second time visiting over two years. Highly professional, patience and understanding. Both times, I've been with Wayne and just puts you at rest, gives you your freedom for what you want, but also has that artistic flair to come with amazing ideas, that will, discuss with you first. No pressure at any time”

“Adam is amazing, he is such a talented person, and I would highly recommend him. He makes you feel at home and is very professional.”

“I Went to matt for my first ever tattoo. He was brilliant throughout the whole day. He also give lots of good info on aftercare to make sure my tattoo all healed perfect. You will struggle to find a better artist for price and quality of work. The shop as a whole has a brilliant atmosphere and is always a good laugh. I have now almost finished a full leg sleeve off and couldn’t recommend him more. Get booked in you wont regret it.”

“Mac did a really great job updating my old tattoo. The lines had become blurry and I wanted colour putting in, he did the whole lot in one session.. my dragon came to life and had never looked better :) he’s also a nice person who I felt comfortable with, and the place itself is comfortable and hygienic.”

“Visited The Painted Man today for my first tattoo. After a bit of research I found Meg (lou.loutattoo) & absolutely loved her work. We messaged a few times & agreed on this design & I’m so happy with it. She is so approachable & made sure I was 100% happy with her design before we started. I’ve had a blast today, the hours flew by as she worked her magic. The studio is such a relaxing place to be. Incredibly clean & professional. Everyone is so friendly, defo recommend the studio, & Meg in particular”