You might need to book something different from your usual “To put it simply, the length of any colour appointment will have to be extended to compensate for the root re-growth,” Carly points out. When you’re booking your appointment you should err on the side of caution, opting for the treatment that gives your stylist the most time - “It’s better to have more time to … [Read more...] about This is what you should book if your roots are really, really bad (it might be different to your usual)
This is what your appointment will look like when salons reopen
Increased hygiene measures This one is pretty obvious. You’ll be expected to wash your hands upon arrival and before leaving your appointment. Salons will be allowing extra time during every appointment to thoroughly clean the area – chairs, basins, everything. If you feel unwell (or have been recently), you’ll need to stay at home and reschedule your … [Read more...] about This is what your appointment will look like when salons reopen
Three treatments to book now if you’ve loved going makeup-free during lockdown
So, it turns out doing makeup is not like ‘riding a bike’ and you can forget how to do it. Winged liner is literally like cracking the Da Vinci code nowadays. Since ditching makeup altogether during lockdown, I’ve actually started to love the natural look. Here are some treatments to try when salons reopen if you’re planning on retiring your beauty blender for good. By Beth … [Read more...] about Three treatments to book now if you’ve loved going makeup-free during lockdown
4 (easy) ways to reduce redness after your bikini wax
Let’s not beat around the bush – waxing can be painful. Since we’re pulling the hair straight from the follicle, the skin can get a little… angry. For sensitive skin types (hi, me), easing the redness can take a while. If you find that shifting the hair has left your skin inflamed, red, and a little bit irritated, there are things you can do to ease the discomfort (wine not … [Read more...] about 4 (easy) ways to reduce redness after your bikini wax
Should I be worried about blue light damaging my skin? (Yep, that’s the light from your phone)
What is blue light? We all know about UVA and UVB rays (and wear broad-spectrum SPF every day to protect ourselves, right?). Think of blue light in the same family. “Blue light is a spectrum of light that is emitted mainly by the sun, but also by our digital devices,” Andrea explains “as our use of such devices increases, so does our exposure to blue light”. How does blue … [Read more...] about Should I be worried about blue light damaging my skin? (Yep, that’s the light from your phone)