LASER, ELECTROLYSIS AND SKIN CARE  Trans-friendly, non rushed, and considerate service at this pleasant, relaxed clinic which offers a wide range of laser and skin treatments from a well-qualified team. Bulk session discounts. Brighton Laser and Skin Clinic 56a Marine Parade Brighton BN2 1PN Tel. 01273 686869 Sarah Williams-Walker, part of the team above, does tattoo removal, hair removal, thread vein removal, repairing sun damage, chemical peels, skin rejuvenation, microdermabrasion, dealing with acne scarring, and more. Beauty Secrets Salon & Spa 65 Western Road Hove BN3 2JQ Tel. 01273 822476 Trans-friendly service offering a wide range of cosmetic and beauty treatments, including hair removal and facial peels, and spa services. Laser and intense pulsed light hair removal, fillers, botox, massage - friendly and easy to talk to. 66-67 St George's Road Kemp Town Brighton BN2 1EF Tel. 01273 694411 Private laser clinic within the dermatology department of the the Royal Free Hospital, London, open to those without referral. Dermatology department Royal Free Hospital Pond Street London NW3 2QG Tel. 020 7435 7521 HAIR AND BEAUTY  A natural-looking wig is probably your best investment. Trendco has a fine range of quality, stylish wigs and knowledgeable staff who fit them in privacy. Expect to pay around £100 upwards. This store is used to catering for women who have suffered hair loss, often through illness. Appointment advisable Monday-Friday, essential Saturday. Sheridan House 114-116 Western Road Hove BN3 1DD Tel. 01273 778516 If your own hair is suitable for styling in a feminine way, trans women can check out  71-72 Trafalgar Street Brighton BN1 4EB Tel. 01273 693833 or 01273 819538 Ian, the proprietor, is courteous and welcoming to trans clients. This spacious salon in Brighton's North Laine area offers high-quality cutting and colouring at competitive prices.  Excellent products but fairly expensive, so perhaps best to buy just a few key items here. Studio Sculpt SPF 15 foundation is particularly effective. Ask the helpful staff for advice. 6 Dukes Lane The Lanes Brighton BN1 1BG Tel. 0870 192 5155 High Street chemists If you don't want to spend so much, the Boots No 7 range of cosmetics (and cheaper Boots No 17 aimed at younger people) is well priced and good quality, available at Boots branches. L'Oreal, Rimmel and Maybelline are keenly priced and good-quality cosmetics, available at most chemists including Boots and Superdrug. If you're really on a budget, check out moisturisers, eye shadows and nail varnish often available at Poundland. SHOES AND CLOTHING Local shopping For clothing in Brighton, H&M store in Western Road has 18+ sizes, Marks & Spencer clothes are generously cut so you won't feel short-changed on size, and of course local charity shops have excellent bargains. Just as examples, check out the British Heart Foundation shop at 19 London Road, Oxfam at 146A North St, Shelter at 93 Western Road, Barnados at 50 West St, and the cluster of charity shops in George Street, Hove. 153 Western Road Brighton BN1 2DA Keenly priced, many styles go up to size 9, and they have extra wide fittings. Sadly the Brighton branch of this shop for taller women closed at the start of 2013 but their online site is well designed and you can visit their flagship store in Chiltern Street, London (just off Baker Street, use Baker Street tube). They sell shoes and boots up to size 11, trousers and jeans up to 38in long leg, and top and dress sizes go up to 24, with longer arm and body lengths. Chiltern Street contains several other shoe shops selling stylish larger sizes, up to size 11, including Crispins Shoes http://www.crispinsshoes.com at 28-30 Chiltern St, Totallylargeshoes.co.uk at 39 Chiltern St, and Magnus http://www.magnusshoes.com/ at 44 Chiltern St, so it's worth a special visit to this area. www.thebutchclothingcompany.co.uk  A service that may be of use to some trans men, making a more masculine appearance possible -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Socialising The Marlborough:  Trans-friendly lesbian pub offering a welcoming atmosphere, pool table and theatre entertainment upstairs. Regular meeting place for Clare Project after drop-ins. Look for our group (except on the first Tuesday of each month) from about 5.45-8pm – table with the Clare Bear. 4 Princes Street, Brighton BN2 1RD Tel. 01273 570028  Yes, that's us. Just to remind you we're Brighton's support and social group for transgendered people, meeting weekly. Counsellor (subsidised fee) available on booking. Monthly meal out. Check out our Home link here, or at the top left of this page. |
