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The Best Beauty & Personal Care Spots in Hamburg

Writer: BBA
BBA
Aug 18
9 min read

Updated: Aug 23


Moving to Hamburg comes with many exciting discoveries: new neighbourhoods, new favourite cafés, new restaurants and, eventually, the very important questions: where do I get my nails done, brows shaped, skin treated or that tattoo I have been thinking about for six months?


Luckily, you don't have to figure it all out alone!



We combed through our Hamburg Community group chat, which now has more than 900 members and has been active for several years. And if there is one thing we have learned, it's that our community has opinions. From the perfect place for a clean manicure to tattoo artists, brow specialists, massages and beauty treatments, there is always someone ready to share a recommendation (or a "don´t go there").


So, rather than keeping all those tips buried somewhere deep in a WhatsApp conversation, we have collected some of the community's favourite Beauty & Personal Care spots in Hamburg in one place.


And if you are specifically looking for a new hairdresser: we have already done the research for you! Check out our 8 Best Hairdressers in Hamburg for Every Hair Type.


💅 Nail Salons & Nail Artists


Bisé Nail & Brow Bar — St. Georg

If you are after a little more than just a basic manicure, Bisé combines nail care with brows and lashes in a small beauty studio in St. Georg. The salon offers manicures, pedicures, gel reinforcement and brow and lash treatments, with a focus on precise, clean work. The studio also lists English, German, Ukrainian and Russian among the languages spoken, handy if your German is still a work in progress.

Address: Lange Reihe 113, 20099 Hamburg


Caroline Marchiore — Brazilian-Style Nails & More

For a Brazilian-style beauty experience, Caroline Marchiore is another community favourite. Her Hamburg studio combines manicure and pedicure treatments with Brazilian waxing, massages, making it a useful one-stop shop when you want to tick several beauty appointments off your list at once.

Address: Hermannstraße 7, 20095 Hamburg


Hier Nails — Altona

Walk-ins, good work and plenty of nail options? Hier Nails in Altona ticks several boxes. The salon offers manicures, pedicures, Shellac, gel and powder nails, extensions and nail art. It is also conveniently located close to Altona station, making it an easy option when you need your nails done without planning your entire day around it.

Address: Max-Brauer-Allee 48, 22765 Hamburg


Kelly Nails — Eppendorf

A recommendation that came up twice in the community, Kelly Nails was described as "reasonable and good", which, frankly, is a pretty compelling combination. The Eppendorf studio offers manicures, Shellac, French designs, pedicures and gel or powder nail modelling.

Address: Eppendorfer Weg 281, 20251 Hamburg

Website: Kelly Nails


Happy Nails — Osterstraße

If you are looking for a reco in Eimsbüttel, Happy Nails on Osterstraße is another community-recommended option. The salon offers everything from straightforward manicures and pedicures to gel, acrylic, French and chrome finishes. A useful option for a classic mani-pedi without too much fuss.

Address: Osterstraße 102, 20259 Hamburg

Website: Happy Nails


New Wave Nails — Blankenese

For anyone living more in the west, New Wave Nails in Blankenese is an easy one to keep on the radar. Located directly by Blankenese station, the salon offers manicures, Shellac, gel and powder nails, pedicures and creative nail designs. Current reviews highlight reliable service, cleanliness and a wide range of styles.

Address: Erik-Blumenfeld-Platz 29, 22587 Hamburg

Website: New Wave Nails


Life & Art — Eimsbüttel

If your idea of self-care involves sitting down, switching off and letting someone else worry about the state of your cuticles, Life & Art is a solid community favourite. The studio in Eimsbüttel focuses on professional hand and nail care, from classic manicures and French pedicures to nail extensions and more elaborate nail art. Their current service offering also includes Shellac and vegan pedicure options, with SpaRitual products used in the salon.

Address: Methfesselstraße 66, 20257 Hamburg

Website: Life & Art


MOWA Beauty — Uhlenhorst & Rotherbaum

The BBA Community chat described MOWA as "Perfect & clean", and that is exactly the kind of recommendation we want when someone is about to work on our hands. MOWA has grown into a small Hamburg nail-studio network, with locations in Uhlenhorst and Rotherbaum.

Addresses: Hofweg 44, 22085 Hamburg / Bundesstraße 44, 20146 Hamburg



🖋️ Tattoo Artists & Studios


Doma at Blur Atelier — Fineline & Faux Freckles Tattoos

For those who prefer their tattoos delicate rather than "I got this on a wild night in 2009" energy, Doma at Blur Atelier is one to bookmark. Doma specialises in fineline and minimalist tattoos, and if you want to look like you just passed your summer directly in the sun, thex also do faux freckles! The BBA community particularly praised her work because tattoos healed well without issues such as lines blurring.

Address: Blur Atelier, Hamburg


Müge Bilir — Fine Line & Lettering

Müge Bilir is a Hamburg- and Istanbul-based tattoo artist whose signature style centres around elegant fineline lettering and symbolic tattoos. She has been tattooing since 2015 and has developed a recognisable minimalist aesthetic. Her Hamburg studio is located at HOOD7.

Address: HOOD7, Kaiser-Wilhelm-Straße 59–61, 20355 Hamburg



💎 Jewellery


Statemode — Hamburg Jewellery Designer

Sometimes you don't need another piercing — you just need better jewellery for the piercings you already have. Statemode is a Hamburg-based jewellery label by BBA member Aysha Noora, who makes a variety of sterling silver pieces.

Website: Statemode


a cute color — Colourful Skin-Sensitive Jewellery Made in Hamburg

If you are looking for fun, colourful jewellery that is a little less predictable than your standard gold-and-silver pieces, a cute color is a lovely Hamburg-based option. The brand creates playful, graphic earrings and jewellery in small batches at its Hamburg studio. Their hoops, ear studs and chains are made from 316L stainless steel or gold-plated 316L stainless steel, which the brand describes as robust, skin-friendly and generally well tolerated by people with sensitive skin; however, if you have a nickel allergy, it is worth contacting them before ordering.

Address: Thedestraße 2, 22767 Hamburg

Website: a cute color


👀 Brows, Lashes & Waxing


bb browbar — Brows, Threading & Lashes

This Hamburg concept studio focuses heavily on facial hair removal and shaping, with services designed according to facial proportions. Services include threading, waxing, tinting, brow henna, lash extensions and lash lifts. The company currently operates in different locations including Europa Passage and the Elbe Einkaufszentrum.

Addresses: Hermannstraße 13, 20095 Hamburg / Osdorfer Landstraße 131–135, 22609 Hamburg


The Brow Room HH — Brows & Lashes

For brows and lashes, The Brow Room in Ottensen is worth bookmarking. The studio focuses on personalised brow styling, threading, brow lamination and lash lifts, with treatments adapted to your face and the look you are after

Address: Friedensallee 273, 22763 Hamburg


Twinkle Brow Bars — Six Hamburg Locations

For anyone who wants convenience, Twinkle Brow Bars has a pretty strong argument: six locations across Hamburg. The community recommendation was that they "usually do a good job", and the current network covers everything from Poppenbüttel and Barmbek to the city centre, Osdorf, Harburg and Rahlstedt.

Locations: Alsterhaus, Hamburger Meile, Elbe Einkaufszentrum, Alstertal Einkaufszentrum, Phönix Center and Meiendörfer Höfe


Waxcat — Waxing, Laser & Brows

Waxing is one of those things that is much easier when you find a place you trust and simply stop thinking about it. Waxcat has five locations across Hamburg and offers waxing, laser hair removal and brow/lash services. The company says it has more than ten years of waxing experience, uses vegan wax and accepts both appointments and walk-ins. The BBA community recommended Waxcat more than once, with members particularly noting the friendly staff (though not all staff speak English).

Locations include: Osterstraße 9, 20259 Hamburg; Altstädter Straße 13, 20095 Hamburg; Hamburger Straße 19, 22083 Hamburg; plus locations in Wandsbek and Osdorf

Website: Waxcat Hamburg


Elleira Beauty — Lashes, Nails & Facials

Elleira Beauty in Winterhude is another community recommendation, particularly for lash lifts and beauty treatments.

Address: Ohlsdorfer Straße 87, 22297 Hamburg

Website: Elleira Beauty


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💆 Skin Treatments, Massages & Bodywork


Belize Beauty — LPG & Beauty Treatments

At Belize Beauty in Eppendorf, you can go beyond the standard facial. The studio offers a wide range of beauty and body treatments, including Endermologie LPG, alongside facials, microneedling, microdermabrasion, brow and lash treatments and massages. Their approach starts with a skin analysis so treatments can be tailored to individual needs.

Address: Eppendorfer Weg 234, 20251 Hamburg

Website: Belize Beauty


Caroline Marchiore — Brazilian-Style Nails & More

Another reason the Caroline Marchiore recommendation keeps popping up: Brazilian drainage & massages.

Address: Hermannstraße 7, 20095 Hamburg


Confident & Pure — HafenCity

If your skin needs some serious attention rather than another sheet mask from the supermarket, Confident & Pure is a community favourite. The private studio in HafenCity focuses on holistic cosmetic treatments and personalised skincare. The community specifically recommended Melanie for facials, peels and Aquafacial treatments.

Address: Versmannstraße 22, 20457 Hamburg


New Soul — Tailored Massages in Eppendorf

New Soul describes itself as a medical wellness studio specialising in individually tailored massages. It is right by Eppendorfer Marktplatz and explicitly offers its services in both German and English — a useful bonus for Hamburg's international crowd. The BBA community described the space as cosy and the staff is English-speaking.

Address: Eppendorfer Landstraße 107, 20251 Hamburg


Hamam Hafen Hamburg — A Traditional Turkish Bath

For a proper wellness ritual, head to Hamam Hafen Hamburg near the Landungsbrücken. The traditional hammam experience includes warming up, a body scrub, soap massage and time to relax afterwards. Massages and treatment packages are also available. Tuesdays and Wednesdays are women-only; Thursday to Sunday are mixed. Advance booking is recommended.

Address: Seewartenstraße 10, 20459 Hamburg


Aspria Hamburg — Spa, Fitness & Wellness

For an all-in-one wellness experience, Aspria combines fitness, pools, saunas, spa treatments, massages and sports including tennis, with clubs in Uhlenhorst and Alstertal. It is membership-based, making it better suited to those looking for a regular wellness routine rather than a one-off spa visit.

Addresses: Hofweg 40, 22085 Hamburg / Rehagen 20, 22339 Hamburg

Website: Aspria Hamburg


Agata Massage Studio — Neustadt

Agata Massage Studio is one of those recommendations that kept resurfacing in the BBA community, particularly for sports massage and more holistic, physical-therapy-style treatments. If you are looking for a massage that goes beyond simply lying down for an hour while someone lightly rubs your shoulders, this is one to investigate.

Location: Hamburg-Neustadt


MY THAI SPA — Rotherbaum

For traditional Thai massage, MY THAI SPA in Rotherbaum is a community favourite. The community recommends this spot especially for couples' massages.

Address: Schlüterstraße 84, 20146 Hamburg


Praxis YINMAI — Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine

At Praxis YINMAI, Alexander Sorge works with acupuncture and Chinese medicine, with a particular focus on fertility, women's health, pregnancy, pain, stress and other concerns. The BBA community recommendation was particularly enthusiastic, with one member saying they "1000% recommend" it.

Address: Grindelallee 91, 20146 Hamburg

Website: Praxis YINMAI


Luminous Yoga Life — Postpartum Massage at Home

For new mums, Luminous Yoga Life offers postpartum massage. Treatments combine traditional massage with belly wrapping and can also include lymphatic and lactation massage. Sessions are designed to be flexible and baby-friendly.

Location: In Hamburg and surrounding areas


💉 Aesthetic Medicine & Cosmetic Treatments


💜 Disclaimer: For medical aesthetic treatments such as Botox and injectables, always check the practitioner's medical qualifications, consultation process, risks and aftercare before booking. Community recommendations are a starting point, not a substitute for medical advice.


Liebe deine Gesicht

The BBA community also has a very specific tip when it comes to injectables: Liebe deine Gesicht — ask for Dr. Merita. Because aesthetic medical treatments are something where qualifications, consultation and aftercare really matter, we'd recommend checking the practitioner's current credentials and treatment information directly before booking. The recommendation itself comes from the BBA community.

Community tip: Ask for Dr. Merita.


AKESO medical — Eppendorf

AKESO medical focuses on aesthetic medicine and longevity, with an approach centred around subtle, individual results rather than changing someone's entire face. The clinic offers aesthetic treatments, facial treatments, anti-ageing and preventative treatments and emphasises consultation and aftercare. One BBA member specifically shared that they are "so glad with the result".

Address: Schrammsweg 21, 20249 Hamburg

Website: AKESO medical


NOE Clinics — Uhlenhorst

NOE Clinics is another community recommendation for aesthetic medicine, particularly if you are looking for masseter Botox. The clinic's current focus includes wrinkle and anti-ageing treatments, facial modelling and regenerative aesthetics, with an emphasis on subtle, harmonious results.

Address: Hofweg 33, 22085 Hamburg


💄 Makeup & Permanent Makeup


Ewa Isabella Make-Up Studio

For weddings, events or simply wanting someone else to make you look very put together, Ewa Isabella is a Hamburg-based makeup artist and Beauty Coach. Her studio offers professional makeup and hairstyling for events and bridal styling.

Address: Pastorenstraße 16–18, 20459 Hamburg


Helene Schmidt — Permanent Makeup

This Barmbek studio specialises in permanent makeup for brows and lips, including microblading, powder/ombré brows, combination brows and lip blush treatments.

Location: Hamburg-Barmbek


Elleira Beauty - Winterhude

Community member and owner Joelle-Raye offers permanent makeup/lashes/brows/facials/manicures services: a wide range of beloved services in Winterhude.

Address: 

Ohlsdorfer Straße 87, 22297 Hamburg

Website: Elleira Beauty


❤️ A little note about the recommendations


Of course, beauty is personal. What works brilliantly for one person might not be your thing — so take these recommendations as a starting point, check the latest reviews and services, and don't be afraid to ask questions before booking.


💌 More Hamburg recommendations?


This list is just the beginning. One of the best things about the BBA community is that there is almost certainly someone who has already tried the thing you are Googling on a random Tuesday at 11pm.

Looking for a specific nail artist? Someone who speaks English? A tattoo artist who specialises in fine line? A massage therapist who comes to your home? A beauty spot that won't break the bank?


Join the BBA community on WhatsApp and ask us. Because sometimes the best beauty advice doesn't come from Google — it comes from someone who has already sat in the chair. 💅✨

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