I don’t know who needs to hear this but, put down the scissors. A DIY fringe will not solve your problems. Nor will bleach (trust me, accidental-orange hair is not good for the old stress levels). If you’re planning a drastic hair change, then do just that: plan it. And leave it to the experts, please. By Beth Ludolf Should you try a drastic hair change before a big event? … [Read more...] about All the questions you should ask yourself before a big hair change
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Six ways to keep that post-massage feeling for longer
Some people recommend getting a massage twice a week and while that is a lovely thought – and genuine #lifegoals – these people clearly have a lot more money than me *sighs*. Whether you’re a once-a-week or once-in-a-blue-moon kinda person, here are some easy ways you can prolong that post-massage feeling. By Beth Ludolf What should you avoid after getting a … [Read more...] about Six ways to keep that post-massage feeling for longer
Everything you need to know before visiting a spa
Remember that episode of Friends where Chandler tries to bond with Monica’s dad but accidentally sits on his lap in the steam room (naked) and then severely misjudges the dress code of the hot tub (again, naked)? Horrifying. Absolutely horrifying. Spa days are meant to help stress, not cause it. Relax, we’ve got the answers to all your spa-related questions. By Beth … [Read more...] about Everything you need to know before visiting a spa
Thinking about having a keratin hair treatment? Here’s everything you need to know
I recently calculated that I’ve spent around 26 days (!) of my life straightening my hair which, let me tell you, is not time well-spent. Firstly, there are much better ways to spend your time. Like going to the pub or watching Ru Paul’s Drag Race. Secondly, my hair is guaranteed to frizz if there’s any sign of humidity – or an ex in the vicinity (I swear, it knows). I’m … [Read more...] about Thinking about having a keratin hair treatment? Here’s everything you need to know
This South London spa helped me refocus (and it only took a couple of hours)
While I would never turn down a weekend-long retreat – a beautiful, country spa set in the rolling hills (wow, I really painted myself a picture there) – unfortunately, time isn’t always on our side. I headed down to the Quad Health Club & Spa for a whistlestop tour of me-time, to see whether a couple of hours was enough to help me relax and refocus. By Beth … [Read more...] about This South London spa helped me refocus (and it only took a couple of hours)