We don’t need to warn you about the importance of wearing suncream. From skin damage to wrinkles and even skin cancer, nowadays anyone who’s even remotely skin conscious will know that layering up with SPF as the weather gets hotter is key if you want to protect your face from the many dangers of sun exposure. So where to begin? Suncreams come a dime a dozen at any local pharmacy, but if you want your products to go the extra mile by combining SPF with a host of other skin-saving ingredients, then our edit of these facialist approved summer SPF products will…

As much as we all crave ‘beach hair’ (you’re saying you’ve never taken a photo of Candice, Miranda or Doutzen a la plage into the hairdressers?), all that sea, sun and surf isn’t so great for your locks. Beachy texture often means salt and chlorine giving your hair that undone, messy-wavy feel - which is all fun and games for a day or two, but when you get home and realise you can’t get a comb through it? Less fun. The extreme heat and swimming in the sea can be incredibly dehydrating for your hair, especially if you regularly use…

Off to a festival for the first time this summer? Sorted your tent, your transport and what to pack for insta versus real life? That just leaves the tricky situation of beauty essentials. In a dream world you’ll be operating a strict regime of different festival braids worthy of Kate Bosworth and intricate glitter designs you’ve watched tutorials of on Youtube. Now we hate to break it to you but try recreating these looks minus a mirror, in two square foot of space when the nearest you’ve been to running water in 72 hours is when you got showered by…

We all know what combination skin is. In fact, we’d hazard a guess that most of us fall into the ‘combination’ category, at least during some seasons of the year. Even if your skin is drier than the Sahara desert, you’re still bound to get the odd breakout come summer. Likewise, if you’re usually reaching for the blotting papers every few minutes, when the mercury drops, you might find patches of your face uncomfortably tight. So why is that when we’re sat in the hairdresser’s chair, prepping for our blow-dry, or standing in the aisles of a supermarket trying to…

We all love that post-salon-blow-dry feeling. The infinitely swishier hair, the smoothness that somehow survives sweaty gym sessions, the gravity defying-bounce...Plus, have you noticed that a salon style always seems to last a longer than anything you do at home? It’s not just industrial amounts of hairspray (though that helps) - it’s because they get your hair really clean. That’s right - you’re not imagining that squeaky-clean sensation. A proper salon wash gets your hair clean from root to tip in a way that’s hard to replicate at home. Now, I know what you’re thinking: ‘Um, Liz, I already know…

Move over matte, this season gloss is back in a big way, and it's not just your lips that are getting all the action. From sexy greased up eyeliner to cool iridescent polish, glossy lids seem to be everywhere we turn this summer, and it's no wonder Byrdie have reported a 170% increase in searches on Pinterest over the last year. So if you haven't had the guts (or know how) to rock this slick, cool-girl look just yet, the good news is it's a lot easier to wear than you might think. Whether you're after an ethereal high-shine vibe, a sweet pastel shade…

Put aside the whole “Summer Body” mantra for a moment and consider the real benefits of taking it a little easier and greeting the sunshine (or not) with a calm glow. After all, longer days, balmy temperatures and the promise of some Vitamin D should unravel those tensions and leave you feeling like you can face the rest of the year. Take it easy, step away from the treadmill of city life and dip into these relaxing havens for a little Summer R&R. By Emma Strenner

Ah, Festival season; one of the only times you can just about get away with wearing glitter as a grown-up. It's shiny, it's versatile, and boy is it fun to apply, and this year people have been finding even more creative ways to bedazzle their bods. From glitter roots to glitter tears (and freckles!), we thought we had seen it all, until our Instas started blowing up with glistening images of bedazzled bottoms emblazoned with eye catching shimmer - a look we predict many a millennial will be rocking once festival season is in full swing. And did we mention #glittertits? Yes, they're officially a thing…

Brows? Check. Blow dry? Check. Nails? Check. Whether you plump for long, glossy red talons or favour a more classic French set, good nails are one of our favourite finishing touches. And while we all want nails that make us feel like we’ve got our beauty game down pat, sometimes it can be a confusing (and dare we say it, stressful) issue. To help answer your burning nail questions and allay your fingertip fears (nail biters, we’re talking to you), we asked manicurist Michelle Humphrey, who has tended the nails of celebs such as Madonna, Katy Perry and Rita Ora,…

Ladies, the definitive guide is here. If you’re a bride-to-be and aren’t quite sure where to go for all your beauty needs, stop what you’re doing right now and give this guide a read. From London to Leeds, Edinburgh to Manchester, we’ve handpicked the best salons for brides up and down the country to make prepping for the big day that little bit easier. Whether you’re on the hunt for a makeup expert, fancy trialling out an updo or want to kickstart your skin care regime with an illuminating facial, our edit of the best bridal salons in your area…

You’re skipping out of the salon on cloud nine. You can’t get enough of your new hair - the colour is seamless, the shade is perfect and your complexion looks warmer and healthier. Except there’s one caveat - just like when you get a new haircut then can’t style it for the life of you at home, how do you keep the colour looking salon-fresh? (By the way, to avoid the former, make sure your stylist knows your haircare routine. If you’re a wash-and-go girl, ‘fess up so you don’t end up with a intricate style that requires a daily…

We’ll admit it. Here at Treatwell when it comes to beauty we’re totally nosy. What do you always book in for? What are your salon habits? And most importantly, what’s your favourite treatment? Whether you’re prepping for a holiday or getting ready for a wedding – we need all the deets. Introducing ‘At the Salon With’, our new monthly beauty series that lifts the lid on a host of expert’s and influencer’s salon rituals. From editors to chefs, models to business owners, we’re interviewing a wide range of in-the-know beauty lovers to find out exactly what makes them tick. This…

You’ve got your bridal spreadsheet up and running, the weekend wedmin is under way but brides (!) have you remembered to plan your beauty schedule? It might be the venue and catering that requires meticulous planning but so too does the beauty countdown if you’re to be bridal perfect in time for the big day. So what’s on the checklist? What isn’t, more like! Our Beauty Director Liz Hambleton breaks down what to do and when to do it in order to avoid #bridalbeautyfails on the big day. Remember timing is everything…

Sophisticated, chic, and totally grown up - pastel hair is back in a big way but not as you know it. Originally reserved for just teenagers and millennials, the techniques stylists use today have evolved leaps and bounds in the last five years, enabling salons to create beautifully finished looks that are far from the more experimental rainbow colours of the past. Head turning? Yes. Grungy? Absolutely not. From subtle hand-painted lowlights to elegant bubblegum shades, the pastel hues currently trending right now have a cool, metallic finish. They have the power to complement every age and skin tone, so…

When you finally decide on your new hair colour after hours of painstakingly scrolling Instagram, canvassing friends in your group chat and debating with your mum, the fear begins to set in. What if the bleach destroys my hair? What if it looks great until a month in, then it goes all brassy? Will I still get taken seriously at work? There’s a lot of misinformation out there when it comes to hair colour, from the technique to the upkeep - so we decided to enlist a woman truly in the know. Issie Churcher is a Wella Master Colour Expert…

We’ll admit it. Here at Treatwell when it comes to beauty we’re totally nosy. What do you always book in for? What are your salon habits? And most importantly, what’s your favourite treatment? Whether you’re prepping for a wedding or getting ready for a holiday - we need all the deets. Introducing ‘At the Salon With’, our new monthly beauty series that lifts the lid on a host of expert’s and influencer’s salon rituals. From editors to chefs, models to business owners, we’re interviewing a wide range of in-the-know beauty lovers to find out exactly what makes them tick. This month,…

This weekend celebrities and A-listers gathered in New York at the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the hottest ticket in town the prestigious Met Gala, and as always, when it came to dressing up they did not disappoint. Devoted to designer Rei Kawakubo and her label Comme des Garcons, this year’s event showcased a variety of striking takes on beauty, with hair taking centre stage in many of the evening’s best looks. From carefully sculpted updos to haute blondes and blunt bobs, here’s our take on The Met Ball’s best hair looks. Read on to find out more... By Rebecca…

Unless you’ve been living under a rock these past few months, you’ll have noticed that the fashion world has gone a little holographic crazy as of late, with psychedelic prints and products popping up just about everywhere (not least in your social media feed!). Well luckily for us, it hasn’t taken long for the beauty world to follow suit, with the same mesmerising shine infiltrating into our beauty products now too - and we’d by lying if we said we weren’t just a little bit obsessed. Inspired by futuristic runway looks and street style icons, this meeting of the minds between…

Most of us think of a facial as a one-off treat ⎯ perfect before a big occasion or once in a while as a bad skin or stress-busting solution. In reality, it’s a good idea to think of a decent facial as an integral part of your skin maintenance programme, and something to spend money on just as you would a serious moisturiser or serum. Okay so it might be a bit of an expensive addition, but when you consider not only how important your skin is to your sense of wellbeing and self-confidence, but also that it’s the only…

Getting rid of acne can be a lengthy and complex process. If you've embarked on a series of professional anti-acne skincare treatments then it's vital to get your at home regime up to scratch as well.  As tempting as it is to throw money at the situation, experts agree that expensive creams and luxurious lotions can be a recipe for disaster for easily-irritated acne prone skin types. Instead they recommend a slew of simple, but effective back-to-basics products that allow your skin to settle down and boost the efficacy of any treatments you're investing in. And here they are! All tried…

Bye bye braids, if Coachella is anything to go by, space buns are taking over as the festival hair trend of the summer. Kicked off by Poppy Delevingne and Jessica Hart, who both pitched up at a private Levi’s brunch party on Saturday together sporting the matching ‘do, it has since been spotted on sleuths of other celebs and style-savvy festival goers at the Californian festival last weekend. Described as Princess Leia mixed with a dash of 90’s grunge (aka the dream), be sure to check out Devon Windsor and Mollie King’s Instas for some serious space bun inspiration. Whether you sweep…

Gone are the days where your hair removal options included shaving (ouch, prickly regrowth) or a smearing of depilatory cream (smelly and largely ineffective) - there’s a whole range of sleek, sophisticated and speedy de-fuzzing options on the market. Some are higher on the ouch factor but promise longer-lasting results, others are over in a flash but require more repeat visits. Depending on your budget, pain threshold and part of the body you want smoothed, the ideal hair removal option is out there - and we’re here to help you find it. Armed with advice from Nicoleta, co-owner of Farringdon’s…

The arrival of Coachella means one thing: festival season is well and truly upon us. And even if like most people, all you got to do was oggle at everyone else’s sun-drenched pics all weekend and get a serious case of insta envy (or ‘No-chella’ as some like to call it), this A-list event is always a great forecaster of festival trends to come, and the perfect way to keep a close eye on this season’s up and coming hair and beauty looks. This year it was a slightly different breed of festival, with a luxy, laid-back vibe that Cali…