If you’re dreading your first wax appointment, stop now. You’ll glide out of that salon silky smooth (sort of – a little waddling is likely), and over time will welcome a life with finer, sparser hairs, and a great relationship with your go-to therapist. This is coming from a seasoned hair-shifter. Before you take the table, there are a few things you can do to ensure a tip-top … [Read more...] about 6 things you should do before a wax for an all-round smoother experience
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We got a backstage pass to the best nails at London Fashion Week
Last month, gel manicures were our third most-booked treatment. Yep, when it comes to nails, we know our stuff. The same goes for Ama Quashie. The London-based manicurist is renowned in the fashion industry across print, digital, and catwalk shows. We headed to the Nicholas Kirkwood presentation at LFW on Sunday, and watched Ama do her thing. This is what she had to say on all … [Read more...] about We got a backstage pass to the best nails at London Fashion Week
Do these things before a mani and you’ll never look back
Getting a manicure should result in two things: gleaming polish that lasts much longer than a DIY job, and feeling really smug. Like LinkedIn photograph smug. To make the most out of your salon trip, we’ve got a few ‘pre-tips’ – the stuff you should make time for before your appointment (and bonus advice once you’re at it). By Rachel Spedding How long does gel polish typically … [Read more...] about Do these things before a mani and you’ll never look back
How to free your face of clogged pores (forever)
Those ‘pores’ we love to hate serve a real purpose. The tiny openings to hair follicles produce natural oil that lubricates our skin, to protect against infection and dryness. Despite their skin-saving super powers, we’re often looking for ways to shift their visibility (if you’ve ever taken a peek at your skin in an ultra-zoom mirror, you’ll relate). To minimise the appearance … [Read more...] about How to free your face of clogged pores (forever)
5 things to do before you head for a lash or brow tint
We’re all darn beautiful with mascara or without, but there’s something about a slick of the lash stuff, or a quick brow tidy up that works wonders for the face. That’s why tinting was in our top ten most-booked treatments recently. But before you head for your transformation (because, let’s face it, the results are that good), there are a few things to know – five, to be … [Read more...] about 5 things to do before you head for a lash or brow tint