Parque das Nações Beauty Guide · 2026
Parque das Nações is where many visitors to Lisbon end up spending more time than planned. The Oceanarium pulls you in for a morning, the riverside promenade stretches further than expected, and Oriente station's architecture is worth a stop in itself. If you've booked accommodation in this part of the city — or you're visiting for the day from the centre — the neighbourhood is modern, clean, and surprisingly self-contained.
What it isn't, historically, is where you go for beauty. Most beauty salons in Lisbon cluster around Chiado, Príncipe Real, and the residential western neighbourhoods. Finding an English-speaking salon within reach of Parque das Nações used to require a longer trip into the centre.
That changed with C'alma Clinic & Academy. Located in Prata Riverside Village — a modern waterfront development a few minutes' walk along the Tagus from the Oceanarium — C'alma holds a perfect 5.0 Google rating and has drawn English-speaking clients specifically for its warmth, precision, and communication. It's the closest English-certified beauty clinic to Parque das Nações currently on TransitGlow.
Short answer: C'alma Clinic & Academy, Av. Infante Dom Henrique 110A. 10 min walk from Oriente metro. 5.0 Google rating, 22 reviews. Brows, lashes, nails, hair, waxing, facials. Book through TransitGlow for English-language confirmation.
Av. Infante Dom Henrique 110A · Prata Riverside Village, Lisbon · €€
Premium Beauty & Wellness · Near Parque das Nações
C'alma describes itself as a premium beauty and wellness space specialising in brows, lashes, advanced aesthetics, head spa, and hair therapies. In practice, they cover a wide range of services across the full beauty menu — but their reputation and most frequent bookings cluster around two things: eyebrow work and lash treatments.
Eyebrow design and threading at C'alma is done with the precision you'd expect from a specialist clinic, not a general salon. Threading (fio) is the primary technique — fast, clean, and accurate. Kely and Susie handle brow appointments and both have trained specifically in brow design methodology. For a quick tidy-up it's €15 for 30 minutes. If you want to go further, brow lamination (which realigns and restructures the hairs for a defined, filled-in look that lasts 6–8 weeks) runs at €40 for a standalone or €50 combined with design.
Kely is C'alma's lash specialist. Lash lift and tint (€45, 60 minutes) curls and darkens your natural lashes — the result lasts 6–8 weeks with no daily mascara needed. For fuller results, classic lash extensions (€55, 90 minutes) add individual fibres to each natural lash; volume extensions (€70, 2 hours) use fans of 2–6 ultra-fine fibres per lash for a more dramatic, full look. Book extensions in advance — these are their most requested treatments and the premium slots go first.
Emi handles hair appointments and has received specific praise in English-language reviews — including from tourists who booked from England and came back for repeat visits. A full wash, cut, and blow dry starts from €22, which is competitive for a central Lisbon area. C'alma also offers head spa treatments — deep-cleansing scalp rituals using professional products — which are worth considering if you've been in the Lisbon heat for a few days.
Tatiana covers nails and pedicure appointments. Gel manicure runs €25 for an hour; gel pedicure is €30 for 1 hour 45 minutes, which includes full nail prep, cuticle care, and polish. Nail art add-ons are available from €5. For tourists wanting a quick pedicure fix after days of walking Lisbon's cobblestones, the pedicure appointment is particularly practical — the price is lower than comparable salons in central Chiado.
Christina specialises in sugaring and waxing. The full menu covers body waxing with solid pricing: Brazilian wax €40 (45 minutes), underarm wax €12 (15 minutes), and full leg wax from €25 (45 minutes). Sugaring uses a natural paste rather than hot wax — gentler on sensitive skin and increasingly popular for repeat clients. Worth asking about when booking if you have a preference.
Classic facials start from €55 for an hour. The salon uses professional skincare products and tailors the treatment to your skin type — useful if you're dealing with the effects of sun, travel, or climate change between countries. Mention any sensitivities when booking.
| Service | Duration | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Eyebrow Design & Thread | 30 min | €15 |
| Eyebrow Henna | 30 min | €18 |
| Eyebrow Lamination | 60 min | €40 |
| Brow Lamination + Design Combo | 75 min | €50 |
| Lash Lift & Tint | 60 min | €45 |
| Classic Lash Extensions | 90 min | €55 |
| Volume Lash Extensions | 2 hr | €70 |
| Gel Manicure | 60 min | €25 |
| Gel Pedicure | 1 hr 45 min | €30 |
| Haircut | 60 min | from €22 |
| Head Spa Treatment | 60 min | from €45 |
| Brazilian Wax | 45 min | €40 |
| Underarm Wax | 15 min | €12 |
| Full Leg Wax | 45 min | €25 |
| Classic Facial | 60 min | from €55 |
For Lisbon, yes — especially considering the location and quality. Brow threading at €15 and a gel pedicure at €30 are below what comparable salons in Chiado or Príncipe Real charge. The lash treatments (€45–70) are in line with specialist lash studios across Lisbon. The haircut (from €22) is among the most competitive for a premium English-speaking salon in the city. You're not paying a tourist premium here.
The salon is at Av. Infante Dom Henrique 110A inside Prata Riverside Village. From the Oceanarium, walk south along the riverfront — it's about 10–12 minutes on foot. From Oriente metro station (Red Line), it's 10 minutes on foot heading west towards the river. From central Lisbon (Baixa, Chiado), it's a 10–15 minute Uber or a direct metro ride to Oriente followed by a short walk. The building has parking if you're arriving by car.
The salon is open Monday to Saturday, 10:00–19:00. Closed Sunday. Book ahead for lash extensions and brow lamination — same-day slots are sometimes available for threading, manicures, and waxing, but the premium appointments need advance notice.
Book through TransitGlow. Select your service and time window, add your name and any notes, and we send the request to C'alma in Portuguese on your behalf. They confirm availability and we WhatsApp you a confirmed time — usually within 15 minutes. You pay directly at the salon at the end of your appointment. No deposit, no Portuguese required.
Request in English. We confirm with the salon and WhatsApp you back within 15 minutes. Pay at the studio.
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