The Beauty Shell is a cosy and friendly Beauty Salon in the picturesque village of Houghton, Cambridgeshire offering you bespoke treatments from waxing to relaxing massages, Advanced Skin Treatments to Wedding services. We are also stockists of the fantastic Dermalogica product range and offer very competitive prices. We aim to provide you with the highest standard of treatments and aftercare, allowing you to fully relax and indulge in much needed time for you.
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The Beauty Shell is a small friendly beauty business in Houghton, Cambridgeshire owned by Michelle Francis. Michelle is a highly qualified and knowledgeable Hair and Beauty Therapist. She has received a wealth of education and specialised training over the years from multiple prestigious companies such as Dermalogica, Clarins, M.A.C. and Illamasqua.
Offering a full suite of products and therefore the ability to create a custom peel for each client and your individual skin concerns. Chemical peels work by removing the outermost layers of the skin. The depth of the peeling is determined by the chemical agent used and the concentration, among other factors.
Choose from one of our advanced skin treatments performed by Dermalogica's Skin Expert using professional-grade products and technology and achieve your best skin yet! Targeting your key skin concern for maximum impact in minimum time, this treatment is a firm favourite with those who have just 30 minutes, want visible results and great value.
Vouchers will be emailed through for you to print off. The recipient can use the voucher towards their choice of treatment or Dermalogica Skincare products. Terms & Conditions: Vouchers have no monetary value and cannot be exchanged for a cash refund under any circumstances. The value of the voucher cannot be redeemed in the case of it being lost, damaged or stolen.
Reviews (11)
Louise Shepperson
Feb 21, 2021
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Rachel Patrick
Jan 09, 2021
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Michelle was recently a big help when it came to buying my future sister-in-laws Christmas gifts. So helpful, friendly, and knowledgable. Always love seeing the different nail colours and designs that are posted. I unfortunately don’t live locally (about 200 miles away) but if I did, I’d be there every week! Thank you, Michelle!
Michelle Procter
Nov 14, 2020
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Michelle is so welcoming and friendly putting you at ease straight away. I went and had LVL lash treatment with Michelle and have to say I’m so pleased with how my lashes looked after – having been to a few places for LVL I can happily say that Michelle is THE BEST at application, she takes her time applying each lash, making sure they’re placed for the best effect. A very enjoyable experience!
Sarah Anthony
Jun 16, 2020
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Another wonderful experience at the Beauty Shell this morning - Michelle is so lovely, friendly and professional and always does a fantastic job! In love with my manicure today and still very impressed with my eyebrow and lash tint from my last visit. Michelle always takes the time to listen to your requirements and goes above and beyond to get it just right!
Louise Blay
Jul 13, 2019
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Lucy Price
Jul 10, 2018
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Additional review: 4 years later I'm still using Michelle regularly and have edited this review simply to say Michelle's new salon is just lovely - super feel to the space, relaxing and easy to get to with parking what more could you want?! Thanks Michelle for yet another great pamper!
Fantastic - the most relaxing and friendly service along with expert advice on my skincare - I've gone from very dry sore skin to trouble free skin in very little time and all down to The Beauty Shell - thank you!
Treatments are, I believe, very good value compared to others but you get so much more for your money
Fantastic - the most relaxing and friendly service along with expert advice on my skincare - I've gone from very dry sore skin to trouble free skin in very little time and all down to The Beauty Shell - thank you!
Treatments are, I believe, very good value compared to others but you get so much more for your money
Ettie Holland
Aug 09, 2017
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Amy Collins
Jul 17, 2016
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Christina Venditti
Nov 09, 2014
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Michelle is amazing at what she does and makes you feel completely at ease. I have visited her salon for Shellac nails, spray tans and facials and I wouldn't go anywhere else for treatments and advice. She's a perfectionist and will go above and beyond to make her clients happy. She has also done hair and makeup for a few of my friends' weddings and they said she was fantastic on the day - calm, happy and professional.
I liked that the salon was easy to find and has free parking. There is also a fantastic hairdressing salon onsite so I stayed and got my hair done too..... the complete pamper package
I liked that the salon was easy to find and has free parking. There is also a fantastic hairdressing salon onsite so I stayed and got my hair done too..... the complete pamper package
Muriel Cadilhac
Aug 22, 2014
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Exceptional ― Michelle offers the most delightful and relaxing massages. She knows how to make you feel at ease and pays attention to her clients’ needs. She is friendly and her technique is excellent (she also worked for many years for a well-known luxury salon in Cambridge where I first met her; I stopped going there and followed Michelle the minuet she opened the Beauty Shell! ). I definitely recommend the Beauty Shell for high quality treatments and a lovely, experienced therapist.
Claireabellemakes
Jul 29, 2014
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I can't rate The Beauty Shell highly enough! Michelle is experienced and thoughtful with all her customers and I always make sure to have beauty treatments here rather than the pricey salons in Cambridge. I suffer with migraines and find the head, neck and shoulder massages particularly helpful. Michelle is always considerate to individual needs, which is why I return here on a regular basis.
