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title: "Anita | Vanilla Hair Nails Beauty"
description: "Anita is a Senior Beauty Therapist at Vanilla Hairdressing & Beauty with over 10 years of experience. She specialises in gel nails, BIAB, manicures, pedicures, Japanese Head Spa treatments and waxing. Known for her calm, professional manner and attention to detail, Anita creates a relaxing experience from start to finish, ensuring every treatment leaves you feeling refreshed and confident."
canonical: "https://www.vanillasalon.co.uk/team-members/anita-priest"
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# Anita

Senior Beauty Therapist

## Contact Information

[07856 824795](tel:07856 824795)

[hello@fakingitnorthampton.com](mailto:hello@fakingitnorthampton.com)

## Schedule

Tue - Wed, Fri - Sat

## Social Media

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[Book Online](https://book.thesalon.app/salon/bed4aad0-2b0d-4ce5-9611-cefb69c616bc/booking/new)

## Authored Blog Posts

-   [![Woman reclines with head under circular gold shower ring spraying fine water streams](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwoman-head-under-gold-shower-ring.jpg%3Fv%3D1775142038701&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ)
    
    ### What Is a Japanese Head Spa?
    
    Discover the Japanese Head Spa: deep cleanse, steam and massage for a balanced scalp, lighter roots and glossier hair. See who it suits and how often to book.
    
    Read more
    
    ](/blog/what-is-a-japanese-head-spa-benefits)

## Senior Beauty Therapist

Anita is a Senior Beauty Therapist at Vanilla Hairdressing & Beauty, bringing over 10 years of experience and a genuine passion for helping clients feel truly pampered. She's one of the salon's most versatile beauty professionals, covering everything from nails and waxing through to some of Vanilla's most popular spa treatments.

### Specialities & Expertise

Anita's core strengths lie in gel nails, BIAB overlays, manicures, pedicures, waxing and Japanese Head Spa treatments. Her nail work is precise and long lasting, her waxing is efficient and thorough, and her Japanese Head Spa sessions have quickly become one of the most talked about services on the menu. Whatever the treatment, Anita's attention to detail means you're always in safe hands.

### The Japanese Head Spa

Anita is the go-to therapist at Vanilla for the Japanese Head Spa experience. This deeply relaxing treatment combines a thorough scalp cleanse with steam and targeted massage to leave your scalp balanced, your roots feeling lighter and your hair noticeably glossier. It's the kind of treatment clients rebook before they've even left the chair.

### What Clients Love

Anita has a calm, caring manner that puts clients at ease the moment they sit down. She takes the time to understand what you're looking for, explains each step clearly, and delivers a relaxing experience from start to finish. Her regulars praise her friendly approach, her professionalism and the fact that every treatment feels unhurried and thorough.

### At a Glance

-   **Role:** Senior Beauty Therapist
-   **Experience:** 10+ years
-   **Specialities:** BIAB, Gel Nails, Manicure & Pedicure, Japanese Head Spa, Waxing
-   **Available:** Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday & Saturday
-   **Phone:** 07856 824795
-   **Email:** [hello@vanilla-northampton.co.uk](mailto:hello@vanilla-northampton.co.uk)

### Experience

10\+ years

### Specialities

BIAB

Manicure and Pedicure

Gel Nails

Japanese Head Spa

Waxing

## Client Reviews

5.0

Based on 2 reviews

-   H
    
    Hannah Cotton
    
    > Absolutely lovely experience with Anita
    
-   D
    
    DJH
    
    > Lovely nails and great Korean eyelashes, all done by Anita who is so friendly & easy going, she makes you feel at easy. Always happy to see Anita.
    

## Services

-   BIAB Nails
    
    -   [Biab Infill - With French Tip](/services/biab-infill-with-french-tip)
        
        £46
        
    -   [Biab Full Set - With Gel Colour](/services/biab-full-set-with-gel-colour)
        
        £38
        
    -   [Biab Full Set - Plain, No Colour](/services/biab-full-set-plain-no-colour)
        
        £34
        
    -   [One Nail fix Biab](/services/one-nail-fix-biab)
        
        £3
        
    -   [Biab extensions with French tip](/services/biab-extensions-with-french-tip)
        
        £55
        
    -   [Biab extensions](/services/biab-extensions)
        
        £48
        
    -   [Biab Infill - With Gel Colour](/services/biab-infill-with-gel-colour)
        
        £43
        
    -   [Biab Infill - Plain, No Gel Colour](/services/biab-infill-plain-no-gel-colour)
        
        £38
        
    -   [Biab Full Set - With French Tip](/services/biab-full-set-with-french-tip)
        
        £40
        

Show all services

-   Gel Polish
    
    -   [Gel Toes](/services/gel-toes)
        
        £25.50
        
    -   [Gel Polish Removal and Re-Application](/services/gel-polish-removal-and-re-application)
        
        £29
        
    -   [Gel Polish Hands and Feet](/services/gel-polish-hands-and-feet)
        
        £45.50
        
    -   [Gel Polish - Full Set](/services/gel-polish-full-set)
        
        £25.50
        
    -   [One nail fix Gel polish](/services/one-nail-fix-gel-polish)
        
        £2
        
    -   [Hard Gel Strengthening On Natural Nails (Not Extensions)](/services/hard-gel-strengthening-on-natural-nails-not-extensions)
        
        £20
        
    -   [Gel toes French tip ( no extension)](/services/gel-toes-french-tip-no-extension)
        
        £29
        
    -   [Gel Toes Removal and Re-Apply](/services/gel-toes-removal-and-re-apply)
        
        £29
        
    -   [Gel Polish and Hard Gel Removal and Re-Apply](/services/gel-polish-and-hard-gel-removal-and-re-apply)
        
        £32.50
        
    -   [Gel Polish Hands and Feet and Removal](/services/gel-polish-hands-and-feet-and-removal)
        
        £55
        
    -   [Gel Polish French tips (Not extensions)](/services/gel-polish-french-tips-not-extensions)
        
        £29
        
    -   [Basic Nail Art - Add to Gel Polish](/services/basic-nail-art-add-to-gel-polish)
        
        £0
        
-   Manicure
    
    -   [Classic Manicure (Silver Level)](/services/silver-manicure)
        
        £32
        
    -   [Nail File and Polish](/services/file-and-polish)
        
        £18
        
    -   [Simple Manicure (Bronze Level)](/services/bronze-manicure)
        
        £22
        
    -   [File and French Polish](/services/file-and-french-polish)
        
        £20
        
    -   [Luxury Manicure (Gold Level)](/services/gold-manicure)
        
        £46
        
-   Pedicure
    
    -   [Luxury Pedicure (Gold Level)](/services/gold-pedicure)
        
        £46
        
    -   [Callus Peel (Add-On to a Pedi)](/services/callus-peel-add-on-to-a-pedi)
        
        £8
        
    -   [Standard Pedicure (Bronze Level)](/services/bronze-pedicure)
        
        £22
        
    -   [Classic Pedicure (Silver Level)](/services/silver-pedicure)
        
        £32
        
-   Soak Offs
    
    -   [Soak Off - Removal Of Hard Gel (Not Extensions)](/services/soak-off-removal-of-hard-gel-not-extensions)
        
        £12
        
    -   [Soak Off - Gel Polish On Natural Nails Only](/services/soak-off-gel-polish-on-natural-nails-only)
        
        £11
        
    -   [Soak Off - Acrylic Only](/services/soak-off-acrylic-only)
        
        £25
        
-   Body Waxing
    
    -   [Upper Back Wax](/services/upper-back-wax)
        
        £15
        
    -   [Underarm Wax](/services/underarm)
        
        £10.50
        
    -   [Stomach Wax](/services/stomach-wax)
        
        £8
        
    -   [Lower Back Wax](/services/lower-back-wax)
        
        £15
        
    -   [Hollywood Wax](/services/hollywood-wax)
        
        £35
        
    -   [Half Leg Wax](/services/half-leg-wax)
        
        £18.50
        
    -   [Full Leg Wax](/services/full-leg-wax)
        
        £29
        
    -   [Full Back Wax](/services/full-back-wax)
        
        £27.50
        
    -   [Full Back And Chest Wax](/services/full-back-and-chest-wax)
        
        £45
        
    -   [Full Arm Wax](/services/full-arm-wax)
        
        £20
        
    -   [Chest Wax](/services/chest-wax)
        
        £18
        
    -   [High Bikini Line Wax](/services/high-bikini-line-wax)
        
        £21
        
    -   [Standard Bikini Line Wax](/services/standard-bikini-line-wax)
        
        £19
        
    -   [Half Arm Wax](/services/half-arm-wax)
        
        £15
        
    -   [Brazilian Bikini Wax](/services/brazilian)
        
        £32
        
-   Eye Treatments
    
    -   [LVL Lashes](/services/lvl-lashes)
        
        £46
        
    -   [Eyelash Tint](/services/eyelash-tint)
        
        £16
        
    -   [Eyebrow Tint and Thread](/services/eyebrow-tint-and-thread)
        
        £18.50
        
    -   [Cluster Lashes (Not Individual)](/services/cluster-lashes-not-individual)
        
        £25
        
    -   [Semi-Permanent Lash Removal](/services/semi-permanent-removal)
        
        £15
        
    -   [Individual Lash Removal](/services/individual-lash-removal)
        
        £15
        
    -   [Henna Brow](/services/henna-brow)
        
        £35
        
    -   [Eyelash and Brow Tint](/services/eyelash-and-brow-tint)
        
        £21.50
        
    -   [Eyebrow Wax and Tint](/services/eyebrow-wax-and-tint)
        
        £18.50
        
    -   [Eyebrow Tint](/services/eyebrow-tint)
        
        £9.50
        
    -   [Brow Lamination](/services/brow-lamination)
        
        £35
        
-   Eyebrow & Facial Hair Removal
    
    -   [Upper Lip and Chin Wax](/services/upper-lip-and-chin-wax)
        
        £9.50
        
    -   [Upper Lip Wax](/services/upper-lip-wax)
        
        £5.50
        
    -   [Full Face Wax](/services/full-face-wax)
        
        £22.50
        
    -   [Full Face Thread](/services/full-face-thread)
        
        £22.50
        
    -   [Eyebrow Wax](/services/eyebrow-wax)
        
        £10.50
        
    -   [Eyebrow Tweeze](/services/eyebrow-tweeze)
        
        £9.50
        
    -   [Eyebrow Thread](/services/eyebrow-thread)
        
        £10.50
        
    -   [Chin Wax](/services/chin-wax)
        
        £5.50
        
    -   [Upper Lip or Chin Thread](/services/upper-lip-or-chin-thread)
        
        £5.50
        
-   Facials
    
    -   [Classic Silver Level Facial](/services/silver-facial)
        
        £40
        
    -   [Chemical Facial](/services/chemical-facial)
        
        £45
        
    -   [Luxury Gold Level Facial](/services/gold-facial)
        
        £55
        
    -   [Facial Treatment (Bronze Level)](/services/bronze-facial)
        
        £25
        
-   Full Body Tanning Experiences
    
    -   [Lux tanning experience](/services/lux-tanning-experience)
        
        £60
        
    -   [Basic Melt Tan](/services/basic-melt-tan)
        
        £35
        
-   Japanese Head Spa Services
    
    -   [Bond Repair - Japanese Head Spa](/services/bond-repair-head-spa)
        
        £80
        
    -   [Anti-Hairloss Japanese Head Spa](/services/anti-hairloss-head-spa)
        
        £75
        
    -   [Lite Japanese Head Spa](/services/lite-head-spa)
        
        £55
        
    -   [Classic Japanese Head Spa](/services/classic-head-spa)
        
        £65
        
    -   [Balancing Japanese Head Spa](/services/balancing-head-spa)
        
        £90
        
-   Massages & Body Treatments
    
    -   [The Face and Body Ritual](/services/the-face-and-body-ritual)
        
        £135
        
    -   [Neck, Back and Shoulder Massage](/services/neck-back-and-shoulder-massage)
        
        £28.50
        
    -   [Hot Stones Full Body Massage](/services/hot-stones-full-body)
        
        £50
        
    -   [Hot Oil Scalp and Face Massage](/services/hot-oil-scalp-and-face-massage)
        
        £25
        
    -   [Hopi Ear Candle](/services/hopi-ear-candle)
        
        £25
        
    -   [Full Body Massage Inc. Salt Scrub and Moisturise](/services/full-body-massage-inc-salt-scrub-and-moisturise)
        
        £63.50
        
    -   [Aromatherapy Massage](/services/aromatherapy-massage)
        
        £50
        
    -   [The Body Ritual](/services/the-body-ritual)
        
        £75
        
    -   [Indian Head Massage](/services/indian-head-massage)
        
        £35
        
    -   [Hot Stones Back, Neck and Shoulder Massage](/services/hot-stones-back-neck-and-shoulder)
        
        £33.50
        
    -   [Hot Oil Leg and Foot Massage](/services/hot-oil-leg-and-foot-massage)
        
        £25
        
    -   [Full Body Salt Scrub and Moisturise](/services/full-body-salt-scrub-and-moisturise)
        
        £37.50
        
    -   [Full Body Massage](/services/full-body-massage)
        
        £47
        

## Authored Blog Posts

-   [![Woman reclines with head under circular gold shower ring spraying fine water streams](/_next/image?url=%2Fapi%2Fmedia%2Ffile%2Fwoman-head-under-gold-shower-ring.jpg%3Fv%3D1775142038701&w=1536&q=75&dpl=dpl_DEc4fGhEc1SCRZZutzoEsRuDy1CJ)
    
    ### What Is a Japanese Head Spa?
    
    Discover the Japanese Head Spa: deep cleanse, steam and massage for a balanced scalp, lighter roots and glossier hair. See who it suits and how often to book.
    
    Read more
    
    ](/blog/what-is-a-japanese-head-spa-benefits)