Some men's trends are best left in history (Ugg boots, I'm looking at you). Haircuts on the other hand… It's not just the nostalgia, these styles keep cropping up on the catwalk and the high street, which confirms it – we've got a haircut revival on our hands. From throwback chops, to the resurrection of the mullet (potentially), these are the hairstyles making a comeback.  By Rachel Spedding

Periodic table – nope, twisted hair braids that look like DNA helix chains? 100% yes. This is the kind of science my trend-led brain can get on board with. Though fishtails, pipe braids and the good old french plait remain comfortably positioned in my hair-styling repertoire, this one’s too fancy-looking to resist. The good news? It’s not all that tricky to replicate. You’ll start with three sections (okay, manageable), then get to weaving over and under. There’s a proper tutorial here so you can watch the process step-by-step – easy (ish). The technique is even sweeter when paired with multi-coloured…

Inspired by pool water, jelly sandals, lipgloss and jolly ranchers, we have some serious time for the newest nail trend on the block; jelly nails. Created by applying a clear tip to the nail, covering it with Bio Gel for a hard finish and then applying a high-gloss sheer tint polish on top, these sleek, glassy nails perfectly capture all of our summer feels and then some. And if Kylie Jenner and co are rocking the look, it's safe to say this see-thru style will be topping the trend charts in no time. The versatility of this manicure is what we love the most…

A facial is a winning treatment, combining the soothing comfort of a massage, with majorly glowing skin. So you’re finished at the spa, and you've photographed that fresh, newborn skin (multiple, multiple times), what needs to be done to keep your face feeling fantastic? Here’s our top 5 tips for maintaining that post-facial feeling. Yep, you should probably book your next one, just to try them out.   By Rachel Spedding

Good week? Thought so. Between the extreme weather conditions and iced-coffee-drinking, some of our blog posts might have passed by you. It happens. The good news is that really healthy nails, beaming skin, well-maintained hair, strong brows, and Insta-famous braids are all realistic life achievements. And the secret to each is right here, in this post. Ah, we’re good to you. Enjoy. By Rachel Spedding

Let’s face it, one of life’s true joys is taking an hour out of your day to sit in a fancy salon and have your hands preened and nails polished. Throw a cup of tea into the mix and it quickly shifts to my second favourite life activity (trips to Nandos at number one, obviously). But, there are rumours about – shellac manicures are damaging our nails. We did a little digging (because being nosy is #3 most fun activity), to find out the truth. Shellac, we love you, but should we leave you? By Rachel Spedding

Remember when we told you that yellow nails are ‘the big thing’ in the manicure world right now? (Course you do, our word is gospel). Turns out bright and bold is the mantra extending to our hair routine too. Not just the hue of our favourite school stationery item (colouring-in our nails with Stabilos on the daily), neon yellow is cropping up on the catwalk, our Instagram feed, and atop the heads of a fair few celebrities. Sure, it’s a bold colour change, but that’s why beauty is so darn fun. Go all-out neon with a trip to the hair salon,…

Hair braiding a huge part of cultures across the globe, with a history that dates back at least 5,000 years. It takes intricate handiwork and a lot of patience, so you’ll need to set aside a hefty chunk of your day – it’s artwork, after all. Course, once you’re braided, you won’t need to style your hair on the daily, so it’s an investment of time really. Plus, when the results look as mighty fine as the pictures right here, it's more than worth it.   To make your braids last, try sleeping in a silk headscarf (that’ll keep them in place). Fold the scarf into…

‘Perfect brows’, I know that you do exist, I’ve seen you sitting proudly on the foreheads of Lily Collins, Emily Ratajowski and co. So, how on earth does one achieve such greatness? Especially with an overly ‘plucky’ brow history? It’s possible, it just won’t happen overnight. Enhancing shape, size and texture will take some work, but we know how to do it (and now you will too). By Rachel Spedding

Growing-out your hair is a long game. It takes time, it takes patience, it takes – Jonathan Van Ness, anything? Growing your do from short back and sides, to lengthier locks could take around two years, and while letting nature do its thing will get your journey going, you’ll need a game-plan long-term. You ready to commit? Thought so. Here’s what you’ll need to do to keep your hair looking strong, while it grows to a length that the King in the North would envy. By Rachel Spedding

You know the usual drill for avoiding irritated skin: wash your face in the evening and avoid aggressive scrubs. But what about the rest of the skin stuff? Pimples and breakouts are caused by a number of things you’re probably doing on the daily (pizza – I'm looking at you). Here are the six ‘skin sins’ that are causing spots, so you can change your habits for good. Except the pizza-eating.  By Rachel Spedding

We all want a mani that’s long-lasting, stays extra shiny and dries almost instantly. That’s why we go gel. But do properly preened fingertips come at a price? It's one of life’s unanswered questions. UV, polish removal, and giving our nails a ‘breather’, we’ve done the research, once and for all. Scroll through this (with those gel nails we know you’re currently sporting), to find out just how ‘dangerous’ your monthly salon trip is. We're finally answering it – does a gel manicure damage nails? By Rachel Spedding

Next time your other half turns down your request for a foot massage, keep calm. They might just need a bit of encouragement. The following points show how it'll actually benefit them, not just you. With science to back it up. (We. Are. So. Selfless.) And if they still say no? Well, a professional massage therapist will do a better job, anyway.

When it comes to filling spare time, 90s movies, beer gardens, and cheese-eating have consumed my summer social calendar thus far. Outside of that, catching up on beauty trends and top-reads is a must. To make sure you don't miss a thing, here's a round up of our most-read posts from last week. From eyebrow threading, to choosing which pedi is best for you, here's what we've been talking (and trying out) at Treatwell HQ. By Rachel Spedding

I’m certain that there’s no feeling of joy quite like freshly painted fingertips (Sunday roast lovers, I hear you, but this is beauty chat). Looking down at preened and polished nails really makes typing at my desk more aesthetically pleasing, and stirring my cup of tea an all-round stunning experience. So when a new nail trend pops to town, you can bet your bottom I’ll be the first in line to try it. ‘SNS’, actually an old-timer in the nail world, is the ‘healthier’ solution for longer nails. It’s quick, it’s incredibly satisfying to watch, and it literally cannot chip…

You, with a blunt cut bob, smiles all round. The 90s chop is still reigning supreme, and I am thrilled (so is Lucy Hale, FYI). No layers, no graduation, no added texture, just a straight up cut. The low-maintenance, every day, straight out of bed chop that was born around twenty years ago ticks that 'no effort made' box, well, effortlessly.  Is it right for you? Most definitely. The style works on any hair texture – the shape may just need a little direction. For finer hair, mousse scrunched into wet locks will add texture to the root, while curl…

You know when your feet really need a sprucing up. Like your own heels inflict pain if you catch ‘em against your other shin? We’ve all been there after a little while of sandal wearing, and given the soaring temps in London of late, I’ve been there for the last two months. I need a pedi, and I’m thinking of going dry. Yep, you’re no doubt used to dunking your tootsies in a bubbling bowl of warm, soapy water, but maybe not for long. Depending on your foot type – more on that later – a dry pedicure might be…

With so many types of massage on offer these days, choosing which to go for is a tricky gig (like deciding what you fancy on Deliveroo, with fewer arguments). Deep tissue is the most popular choice on Treatwell – our most-booked massage in 2018, in fact – while Swedish, Thai, and chair massage offer various solutions to muscular pain and feeling ‘zen’. You could try them all out for size, or just read this. Your call. *Books four massages instantly*. By Rachel Spedding

Put your salon trip off for long enough and your hair will start to cut itself. Yep, split ends are fun for no one, but 50% of us are ‘picking’ at them daily. It’s a cheeky habit that’ll damage our locks in the long-run (meaning bad hair days all the darn time), but there are means to stop it. Here's how to prevent follicle damage AKA breaking up with your locks. By Rachel Spedding

If you've travelled South East Asia's backpacker trail, you'll almost definitely have seen the art of threading at its best – and probably in full view, on the beach. Underarms, legs, even backs – there's nothing a bit of string can't take care of. This centuries-old hair removal technique uses nothing but a piece of cotton and good old-fashioned hand power to get rid of hairs. It's had a mighty big impact in Britain too. Here's why.

Maybe you’ve heard your friends waxing lyrical about their LVL lash lift, or perhaps you've already got your first appointment booked in. Either way, you're probably still wondering what exactly happens in that room to transform your regular lashes.

What a week. Turns out, 36 degrees is an actual, real-life, UK possibility, and you really can eat a Magnum ice cream every day (guilty.as.charged). So, aside from slathering on the Factor 50, what's been going down in the Treatwell office? Fade haircuts, blonde maintenance, and dealing with pesky ingrowns. Missed a post? Worry not. Here's our top five from the week. Enjoy. By Rachel Spedding

The fade. You’ve probably heard of it. You’ve no doubt spotted it. Hey, you might even be sporting it (and not even realise). In brief, it’s an ‘aggressively tight’ tapered cut, kept super short at the sides and back, and ‘fading’ to any length up top (and, yep, it’s pretty much the cut of 2018). The undercut fade is a good one (on-trend, low maintenance, a crowd-pleaser – read: your chums on Instagram will no-doubt double tap). The cut keep lots of length up top before tapering to a thin fade at the sides, and is super versatile when styling; pompadour, slicked…