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
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The island edit: where to book hair, nails and beauty across Sicily
Five cities, one island, and twenty-four salons you can actually book: real reviews, visible prices and instant online slots. Here is the beauty side of a Sicily trip, handled before you start packing your suitcase. Why this guide exists Sicily is really several places at once: Palermo, all noise and gold and markets; the polished coast around Taormina; Catania under … [Read more...] about The island edit: where to book hair, nails and beauty across Sicily
Jenny Longworth's summer nail edit: 6 trends worth booking
There's a particular kind of summer confidence that starts at your fingertips. Maybe it's the first proper warm weekend, drinks in a beer garden, or a holiday you've been counting down to for months, and suddenly your hands are out, wrapped around a spritz, and you want them to look the part. (We've all been there.) The good news is that summer 2026 is one of the most playful, … [Read more...] about Jenny Longworth's summer nail edit: 6 trends worth booking
Porto, polished: where to book the city's best hair, nails and beauty
Nineteen salons across five parts of the city, every one with real reviews, visible prices and instant online booking. This is the beauty side of Porto the guidebooks always skip. Why this guide exists Porto is a city that does things slowly and properly, then declines to mention it. The granite is cut by hand, the port spends decades in the barrel before anyone pours … [Read more...] about Porto, polished: where to book the city's best hair, nails and beauty
Hot on socials: 7 beauty trends to book this June
Your feed knows something you don't. Seven beauty looks have been quietly taking over, and they all have one thing in common: they're made for summer. We're talking sun-kissed colour, effortless cuts, nails that deserve their own passport stamp, and skin so fresh it looks like you've been on holiday for a fortnight. Whether you're gearing up for an actual trip or just want … [Read more...] about Hot on socials: 7 beauty trends to book this June