About Zazura
An independent mother-and-daughter clinic in Durham
Zazura is a mother-and-daughter clinic in Gilesgate, Durham. We created a private space where skin, aesthetic and wellness appointments are unhurried and feel personal.
Meet Samira & Maria
Together we run Zazura as a small, independent clinic. Samira leads skin, laser and aesthetic treatments; Maria leads reflexology and wellness, and is also trained in laser and light treatments.
Samira — Aesthetic Practitioner & Co-Founder
Samira leads skin, laser and aesthetic treatments at Zazura. She holds a BSc (Hons) in Adult Nursing alongside VTCT Level 4 training in Laser and Light Treatments, with additional training in skin boosters and microneedling. Her approach is careful, considered and personalised, focusing on natural-looking results and tailored treatment plans.
- BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Laser hair reduction and IPL photorejuvenation
- Skin boosters
- Microneedling
Maria — Reflexologist, Laser & Aesthetic Practitioner & Co-Founder
Maria looks after the wellness side of Zazura, offering traditional foot reflexology and facial reflexology, as well as Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD), trained in the Sally Kay technique. She is VTCT Level 4 trained in laser and light treatments and also performs tattoo removal, permanent make-up removal and skin rejuvenation. Her appointments are deliberately unhurried.
- VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments
- Diploma in Reflexology — foot and facial reflexology
- Member of the Association of Reflexologists
- Trained in the Sally Kay Reflexology Lymph Drainage (RLD) technique
- Tattoo, PMU and skin rejuvenation treatments
Every treatment begins with a conversation. Your plan follows from understanding your skin, your history and what you would like to change.
Qualifications, insurance and standards
VTCT Level 4 Laser & IPL
Formally qualified in laser and light-based treatments.
Fully insured
Professional indemnity cover for every treatment we offer.
Patch testing
Required before laser and IPL treatments, with a waiting period before your first full session.
Consultation-led
Every treatment plan is built around your skin, your history and your goals.
Independent Durham clinic
A private, unhurried space in Gilesgate, Durham.
BSc (Hons) Adult Nursing. VTCT Level 4 Certificate in Laser and Light Treatments (laser hair reduction and IPL photorejuvenation). Training in skin boosters and microneedling. We only list qualifications and training we can verify, and we keep our skills current as guidance and techniques evolve.
Safety & standards
- Consultation and medical history — taken before treatment and reviewed at every appointment.
- Patch testing — required for laser and light treatments, with a waiting period before your first full session.
- Informed consent — you are told what treatment involves, realistic outcomes, risks and alternatives before deciding.
- Honest advice — if something else would suit you better, we will talk it through and explain why.
The clinic
Zazura is a boutique clinic on the first floor at 3a Sunderland Road in Gilesgate, Durham — a calm, private treatment space. Appointments are generously spaced, so consultations are unhurried and treatments feel relaxed.
Equipment and hygiene
Devices are selected for the treatments we offer and maintained to manufacturer guidance. Single-use consumables are used where appropriate, and surfaces and equipment are cleaned between clients.
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Book a consultation with Zazura
An unhurried assessment, an honest opinion on what is realistic, and a written plan and price before you commit to anything.
Not sure what to book? Book a Consultation and we will talk it through.