Big day tomorrow, so you’re in your bathroom winding down before getting some essential beauty sleep, and there it is: a spot that wasn’t there earlier, sitting front and centre. Cue the frantic scroll through miracle cures as your stress levels rise: toothpaste, ice, that thing someone swore by online. We’ve all been there, and we’re here to talk you down, because most of the … [Read more...] about How to get rid of a spot overnight (without making it worse)
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One island, five coasts: booking hair, nails and beauty across Sardinia
Twenty-one salons across five stretches of Sardinian coast, each with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online. This is your Sardinia beauty planning, settled before you pick your beach. Why this guide exists Here is the thing most people learn a week into planning Sardinia: you cannot really “do” the island. It is enormous, the … [Read more...] about One island, five coasts: booking hair, nails and beauty across Sardinia
HydraFacial: the glow-giving facial explained
There's a particular glow people have the morning after a really good facial. Dewy, bouncy, lit-from-within, like they've slept ten hours and drunk their body weight in water. A HydraFacial is how a lot of people get there on a Tuesday lunch break. It's a hard-working treatment that combines multiple steps for smoother and more radiant-looking skin. It suits most skin types … [Read more...] about HydraFacial: the glow-giving facial explained
Thinking about a Brazilian wax? Here's what to expect
"Brazilian wax" gets thrown around a lot, but what actually happens once you're in the room? Whether you're booking your very first or just want to know exactly what you're signing up for, here's the honest lowdown, no mystery and no jargon. A Brazilian wax removes most or all of the hair from the bikini area, front to back: the front pubic area, the labia, the perineum and … [Read more...] about Thinking about a Brazilian wax? Here's what to expect
Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow
You've booked the trip, bought the swimsuit, and suddenly clocked that your skin hasn't seen daylight since last September and your brows have gone slightly feral. Fear not. Getting salon-fresh before you fly isn't about cramming everything into the day before departure and hoping for the best. It's about timing each treatment so it peaks exactly when you're poolside with a … [Read more...] about Pre-holiday beauty prep: what to book and when for a holiday-ready glow