Beauty

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 … [Read more...] about SNS nails – the chip-proof manicure you’ve been waiting for

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 lately, 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 … [Read more...] about Dry vs. wet pedicure: is a no-water pedi the way to go?

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 recent years, in fact – while Swedish, Thai, and chair massage offer various solutions to muscular pain and feeling ‘zen’. You could try … [Read more...] about The best massage you’ll ever have could be ten minutes long

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 … [Read more...] about How to part with your split ends (for good)

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 … [Read more...] about Why we’re hooked on eyebrow threading