It's a Tuesday in mid-December. The party invites are stacking up, the office do is on Friday and you've finally sat down to book a festive mani. But hold on, every salon near you is fully booked. We know the feeling, and it's not a very merry one. Looking and feeling your best this Christmas isn't about squeezing everything into the final week. It's about knowing which … [Read more...] about The Christmas beauty countdown: what to book and when
Nails
Perfect nails however you like them. Clean and classic, bold and extra, and everything in between.
Dry pedicures: why more of us are skipping the soak
Picture a classic pedicure and you probably imagine your feet sinking into a warm, bubbly bath before anything else happens. So a pedicure with no water at all may sound a little odd. Where's the relaxing soak? Isn't that the best bit? Stick with us, because a dry pedicure (also called a waterless pedicure) has recently become a favourite with nail pros and clients … [Read more...] about Dry pedicures: why more of us are skipping the soak
Crete like a local: where the island books its hair, nails and beauty
Twenty-two salons from Chania to Ierapetra, each with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online - no Greek phrasebook required. This is the beauty side of Crete the locals actually use, long after the resort pools close and the sunbeds get stacked away for the season. Why this guide exists Most Greek islands are a summer … [Read more...] about Crete like a local: where the island books its hair, nails and beauty
Madeira, a green mountain in the Atlantic: where to book hair, nails and beauty in Funchal and along the coast
Fifteen salons across Funchal and the coast on either side, every one with real reviews, prices you can see before you book, and a slot you can reserve online. Beauty sorted for an island you came to climb, walk and explore, not to lie on a beach. Madeira is a green mountain in the middle of the Atlantic Most islands in this part of the world are a promise of sand. … [Read more...] about Madeira, a green mountain in the Atlantic: where to book hair, nails and beauty in Funchal and along the coast
Split nails: why they happen and how to fix them
You catch your nail on a jumper, feel that tiny snag, and there it is: a split running right through the nail you'd been carefully growing out for weeks. Or maybe you've noticed the same nail keeps peeling at the tip, over and over, no matter what you do? Either way, a split nail is one of those small things that feels weirdly personal, especially when you can't work out why it … [Read more...] about Split nails: why they happen and how to fix them