With Mother's Day coming up on March 30, it's time to start thinking about showing your mother figure how much she means to you. Flowers and chocolates are always a lovely gesture, but — whether it's a soothing massage, a fresh manicure, or a stylish haircut — gives her a chance to unwind and feel her best.

Living in busy London, I know how overwhelming it can be to find the right salon - as I'm sure other city dwellers can relate. With so many options, where do you even start? That's where comes in.

Treatwell is a handy app designed to take the hassle out of booking beauty and wellness treatments. Whether you're looking for a last-minute appointment, a top-rated salon near you, or the best deals on treatments, the app makes it incredibly simple.

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After downloading it from the App Store, I was instantly able to browse hundreds of London salons filtered by location, service, and price. The interface is sleek and intuitive - I loved how quickly I could compare places and check reviews.

After a quick browse, I found my preferred salon and treatments. My bookings were easily accessible via the app, and there was an option to reschedule appointments if needed, super convenient for anyone juggling a busy schedule.

If you're not sure exactly what treatment your mum - or any loved one - would love most,also offers gift cards of up to £250, which can be emailed directly to her. It's an effortless way to let her choose how she wants to be pampered — whenever she has the time.

However, it wasn't all good news. While my experience with Treatwell in London was seamless, another shopping writer, , wasn't as impressed.

She lives just outside Stoke-on-Trent and wasn't able to find a single salon in her area. This is something to be aware of - depending on where you live, options may be limited, meaning you might have to travel further than expected for an appointment.

For those interested in exploring other options, notable beauty and wellness booking platforms include and . These alternatives boast an impressive array of partnered salons and specialists, offering customers a wide range of choices.

But if you're in a major city, to book a well-deserved beauty treatment for a loved one, or yourself, in just a few taps. Plus, if you're new to the app, you can save 10% on your first booking with the code LNNEWBIE10 (minimum spend £25). The offer is valid until March 31, so there's just enough time to book something special before Mother's Day.