Men’s beauty is a booming industry. To give you a little insight into how big that boom is: recent years have seen a 56% increase in male beauty treatment bookings. Why, then, do some men feel that the treatments open to women aren’t for them? It’s a gristly subject, shaped by centuries of gender stereotyping that we wouldn’t deign to unpack in the next four hundred words, but … [Read more...] about Why male beauty affects us all
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Swedish vs hot stone massage: head to head
Reading through a salon’s treatment list can be a bit like studying a restaurant menu. It’s so mouthwatering, you want to order it all. Now. (Starters to arrive with mains, please). If you’re pondering over what to book to make your back muscles happy, allow us to pit two much-loved massage heavyweights against each other. --- Which massage should you choose for deep … [Read more...] about Swedish vs hot stone massage: head to head
This is the beauty spring clean you owe to your routine
I’m a sucker for a spring clean. Nothing brings me joy quite like folding away winter jumpers and refreshing my wardrobe with colour. Though I’m not crazy about picking up the feather duster, there’s something cathartic about a deep clean. So if clearing out the refrigerator can make me feel so damn good, then what about spring cleaning the not-so obvious areas in life, like … [Read more...] about This is the beauty spring clean you owe to your routine
Bright, bold and beautiful: mermaid eyelash extensions tried and tested
Mermaids and unicorns have been all over the beauty world recently. We’re talking rainbow highlighter palettes, mermaid hair, and now, coloured eyelash extensions, which really channel your inner 5-year-old. It’s the Instagram generation’s version of the early noughties blue mascara trend, and this is what you need to know about it. How long do coloured eyelash … [Read more...] about Bright, bold and beautiful: mermaid eyelash extensions tried and tested
How to find your dream massage therapist
A massage therapist who gets you can make the difference between a good massage and an incredible one. But finding that person can be a bit like browsing a box of chocolates. Take a sumptuous looking white chocolate shell that’s fruity on the inside. It’s interesting, sure, but you’ll probably want your therapist to be a bit more predictable. How do you … [Read more...] about How to find your dream massage therapist