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
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Hollywood wax for men: the no-nonsense guide for first-timers
Let’s be honest, booking your first intimate wax as a man takes a bit of nerve. There’s the not-knowing-what-happens factor, the will-it-hurt factor, and the classic will-this-be-awkward factor, all rolled into one. If you’re curious about a Hollywood wax but haven’t quite worked up to booking, you’re in good company (and exactly the right place). Male waxing is more popular … [Read more...] about Hollywood wax for men: the no-nonsense guide for first-timers
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
Ibiza on island time: where to book hair, nails and beauty around the night out
Thirteen salons and studios, from Ibiza Town out to the coasts, every one with real reviews, prices you can see before you book and a slot you can reserve online. This is how to get your hair, nails and beauty sorted between the beach, the boat and whatever questionable decision starts after sunset. Why this guide exists Everything on Ibiza runs to a timetable. The boat … [Read more...] about Ibiza on island time: where to book hair, nails and beauty around the night out