You've booked the trip, bought the swimsuit, and suddenly clocked that your skin hasn't seen daylight since last September and your brows have gone slightly feral. Fear not. Getting salon-fresh before you fly isn't about cramming everything into the day before departure and hoping for the best. It's about timing each treatment so it peaks exactly when you're poolside with a … [Read more...] about Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow
Hair removal
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Waxing: everything you need to know before, during and after your appointment
We've all been there. You've got a holiday coming up, a big night out on the horizon or you've simply decided that this is the week you finally commit to smoother skin. But if you've never had a wax before (or it's been a while), the whole thing can feel a bit... mysterious. What do you wear? Will it hurt? What on earth is hard wax versus soft wax? … [Read more...] about Waxing: everything you need to know before, during and after your appointment
IPL hair removal: everything you need to know
Dreaming of silky smooth skin without the endless shaving, waxing and "I forgot to do my legs" beach-day panic? IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) could be the answer you've been looking for. IPL hair removal is less intense than laser hair removal, it's widely available in clinics and properly effective when done right. This guide covers how it works, who it suits best, … [Read more...] about IPL hair removal: everything you need to know
Post-wax mistakes: the most common errors that ruin your results (and how to fix them)
You’ve braved the wax and emerged with smooth skin. Job done? Not quite. How you care for your skin afterwards matters just as much as the wax itself, and the 24 to 72 hours following your appointment are when things can go wrong. Your follicles are open, your skin barrier is having a moment and one wrong move can undo all that hard work (we’ve all been there). This guide will … [Read more...] about Post-wax mistakes: the most common errors that ruin your results (and how to fix them)