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End of Shloshim falls on Shabbos:[1] In the event that the Shloshim falls on Shabbos, and the 29th day is on Erev Shabbos, it is permitted to bathe on Erev Shabbos in honor of Shabbos.[2] The same applies towards any Shloshim restriction that is merely based on custom, that it may be ceased in honor of Shabbos. [However, those restrictions that are forbidden from the letter of the law, such as taking a haircut, remain in place even on Erev Shabbos, even for relatives that are not the children of the deceased.[3] Likewise, it is forbidden to cut the nails that day.[4]]
[1] Rama 400:2; Hagahos Maimanis in name of Maharam
[2] The reason: As since not bathing during Shloshim is a mere custom, therefore one may be lenient in honor of Shabbos. [400:2]
[3] Diggul Merivava 400 based on Tosfos Moed Katan 19; Teshuvah Meahavah 402; Chaim Shoel 2:23; Zera Emes 2:153; Poskim in Nitei Gavriel Vol. 2 3:6 footnote 10
Other opinions: Some Poskim rule that relatives of the deceased other than the children may get a haircut in honor of Shabbos, if the 29th day falls on Erev Shabbos. [Teshuas Chein 33, mentioned in Nitei Gavriel ibid]
[4] Panim Meiros 2:148; Gilyon Maharsha 400