Odivelas and Pontinha, since 2022

Hair, braids, advanced aesthetics, nails and cosmetics in one place. And up to three professionals looking after you at the same time, to save hours on every visit.

Mon to Sat 10:00 to 19:00 · Sun 11:00 to 15:00 (Odivelas only)

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Our story
African braidsHair reconstructionDeep cleansing facialBox braidsMicropigmentationKeratin smoothingSlimming massageManicure & pedicureAfro permLymphatic drainageLaser hair removalMake-up

Our story

A dream almost thirty years in the making

Some days the mirror feels heavy. Those are the days Celmira and the team work for, until you like what you see again.

  1. 1997Angola

    The dream

    On a trip to Angola, her first job in a beauty salon, as a hairdresser's assistant. That is where the wish for a salon of her own began.

  2. 2022Odivelas

    The first door

    To help a relative who was out of work, the dream became real: Autoestima opened in Odivelas, first as a cosmetics shop.

  3. ThenOdivelas

    The salon comes to life

    Hairdressers, braiders and beauticians joined. The shop grew into a beauty, aesthetics and cosmetics salon.

  4. 2025Pontinha

    A new space

    Pontinha opens, dedicated to advanced aesthetics and beauty.

Our mission is to raise our clients' self-esteem by giving them what they are really looking for in beauty.
Celmira NascimentoFounder

Featured services

What we are known for

The treatments people ask us for most in Odivelas and Pontinha.

  1. Hair reconstruction

    Hair · with exosomes

    Hair reconstruction

    Scalp treatment with exosomes for weak or thinning hair: it stimulates growth and brings back strength and density.

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  2. Braids

    Braids & Afro

    Braids

    African braids, box braids and boho braids, done by braiders with a steady hand and real care.

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  3. Permanent curls

    Braids & Afro

    Permanent curls

    Afro perm for defined curls that last, and curl loosening if you want more movement.

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  4. Keratin smoothing

    Hair

    Keratin smoothing

    Smooth, frizz-free hair that is easy to comb, with a natural finish.

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  5. Micropigmentation

    Eyebrows

    Micropigmentation

    Brows drawn hair by hair to suit your face, so you wake up with your brows already done.

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  6. Deep cleansing facial

    Facial aesthetics

    Deep cleansing facial

    Deep cleansing, extraction and hydration for clean, bright skin.

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  7. Slimming massage

    Body

    Slimming massage

    Contouring massage to boost circulation and work on the areas that bother you most.

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  8. Manicure

    Nails

    Manicure

    Cuticle care, shaping and a neat finish that lasts.

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Several professionals, one visit

Up to three professionals. At the same time.

Braids, manicure and pedicure in the same visit, with three professionals working at once. Pick the services and see how much time you save.

Hair
Hands
Feet
Face & browsmax. 3 at once

Your visit

3 professionals
One thing at a time5h45
At Autoestima, all at once4h
Box braids · 4h
Manicure · 45 min
Pedicure · 1h
You save about1h45

Approximate times, for illustration only. The exact time is confirmed when you book.

Our work

Made by our hands

Done in our chairs, in Odivelas and Pontinha. There is more on Instagram.

After the treatment: a client's abdomen
Before the treatment: a client's abdomen

Before & after · Body

Drag to see the difference

A body treatment done at Autoestima on one of our clients. Slimming massage, lymphatic drainage and enzyme treatment are among the body treatments you can book with us.

Book on WhatsApp Autoestima client. Results vary from person to person.
See more on Instagram@autoestimacosmo

Online shop

We started as a cosmetics shop.

In 2022, Odivelas opened selling products for afro, curly and coily hair. Now all 47 products are online, to collect at one of the salons or have delivered to your home.

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The team

Who looks after you in Odivelas and Pontinha

Certified beauticians, hairdressers, braiders, manicurists and make-up artists, each doing what she does best.

The Autoestima team in the salon
The team, in the salon
The Autoestima team holding combs and hairdryers in front of the salon logo
2salonsOdivelas and Pontinha
7professionalscertified
33servicesin one place
3at onceprofessionals looking after you

Our salons

Two salons, Odivelas and Pontinha

In Odivelas: hair, braids, nails and cosmetics. In Pontinha: face and body aesthetics.

Autoestima salon in Odivelas
Since 2022

Odivelas

Where it all began

It opened as a cosmetics shop and grew with every professional who joined. Today it is a full salon: hair, braids, nails and cosmetics in one place.

  • Hair
  • Braids & Afro
  • Nails
  • Cosmetics
Rua Guilherme Gomes Fernandes 17 A, 2675-370 Odivelas 214 016 461963 054 396

Mon to Sat 10:00 to 19:00 · Sun 11:00 to 15:00

Autoestima salon in Pontinha
Since 2025

Pontinha

Advanced aesthetics

Our newest space, set up for face and body treatments: deep cleansing facials, microneedling, massages, lymphatic drainage and micropigmentation.

  • Facial aesthetics
  • Body
  • Micropigmentation
  • Laser hair removal
Av. Bombeiros Voluntários 19 D, 1675-108 Pontinha 214 026 548939 211 910

Mon to Sat 10:00 to 19:00 · Closed on Sundays

Opening hours

Monday to Saturday
10:00 to 19:00
Sunday
11:00 to 15:00Odivelas only

Pontinha is closed on Sundays.

Questions

Before you book

Still have a question? Send us a message and we will be glad to help.

How do I book?

Send us a WhatsApp message on +351 939 211 910, call +351 214 026 548 or message us on Instagram. Tell us which services you want and we will find the best time.

What are your opening hours?

Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 19:00, at both spaces. On Sundays, 11:00 to 15:00, at Odivelas only: Pontinha is closed on Sundays.

Do you also see men?

Yes. We are a unisex hair and beauty salon: everyone is welcome.

Can I have several services at the same time?

Yes, that is our speciality. Depending on what you need, up to 3 professionals can work on you at once: for example braids, manicure and pedicure in the same visit. It saves hours.

Where are your salons?

We have two: Odivelas, where it all began, for hair, braids, nails and cosmetics, and Pontinha, dedicated to advanced face and body aesthetics.

Are the professionals certified?

Yes. The team is certified in their fields, from aesthetics to hair and braids.

Do you work with afro and curly hair?

A lot. African braids, box braids, boho braids, afro perms and curl loosening are part of our everyday work, with experienced braiders.

Do you also sell cosmetics?

Yes. Autoestima started as a cosmetics shop and cosmetics are still part of the house. Ask us what to take home to keep your results.

Bookings

Book your visit
in Odivelas or Pontinha.

Tell us which services you want and at which salon. We reply on WhatsApp with the free times.

Monday to Saturday, 10:00 to 19:00 · Sunday, 11:00 to 15:00 (Odivelas only)

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