We've all been there. You've got a holiday coming up, a big night out on the horizon or you've simply decided that this is the week you finally commit to smoother skin. But if you've never had a wax before (or it's been a while), the whole thing can feel a bit... mysterious. What do you wear? Will it hurt? What on earth is hard wax versus soft wax? … [Read more...] about Waxing: everything you need to know before, during and after your appointment
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The Athens beauty guide: salons worth booking from the Acropolis to the coast
Six neighbourhoods, thirty salons, and the kind of verified reviews, visible prices, and instant online booking that make the whole thing easy. Here's where to book your next beauty appointment in Athens. Why this guide exists Athens does something to your skin that no other European city quite manages. It's the light, mostly. That particular Attic brightness that makes … [Read more...] about The Athens beauty guide: salons worth booking from the Acropolis to the coast
IPL hair removal: everything you need to know
Dreaming of silky smooth skin without the endless shaving, waxing and "I forgot to do my legs" beach-day panic? IPL (Intense Pulsed Light) could be the answer you've been looking for. IPL hair removal is less intense than laser hair removal, it's widely available in clinics and properly effective when done right. This guide covers how it works, who it suits best, … [Read more...] about IPL hair removal: everything you need to know
Post-wax mistakes: the most common errors that ruin your results (and how to fix them)
You’ve braved the wax and emerged with smooth skin. Job done? Not quite. How you care for your skin afterwards matters just as much as the wax itself, and the 24 to 72 hours following your appointment are when things can go wrong. Your follicles are open, your skin barrier is having a moment and one wrong move can undo all that hard work (we’ve all been there). This guide will … [Read more...] about Post-wax mistakes: the most common errors that ruin your results (and how to fix them)
The barrios, the salons, the appointments worth booking: a beauty guide to Barcelona
The barrios, the addresses, the appointments worth booking. With verified reviews, prices that are visible before you walk in, and online booking that takes thirty seconds. Why this guide exists Welcome to Barcelona. The flat white in Gràcia is excellent, your Airbnb balcony is the right size, the Sagrada Família tickets are sorted, and your hair has just discovered … [Read more...] about The barrios, the salons, the appointments worth booking: a beauty guide to Barcelona