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
Massage
Your guide to the ideal massage for every mood, moment and muscle. Relaxation and recovery start here.
Indian head massage: the ultimate tension reset
There's a particular kind of tension that lives in your head, neck and shoulders. You know the one. It creeps in after a long week hunched over a laptop. There's the low hum of a tension headache. And there are the shoulders that seem to have inched up near your ears. If that sounds familiar, an Indian head massage might be exactly the reset you didn't know you needed. It's … [Read more...] about Indian head massage: the ultimate tension reset
Lymphatic drainage massage: the gentle reset your body's been asking for
Feeling puffy, bloated or like your skin's lost its luster? Maybe you've just stepped off a long-haul flight with supersized ankles, or you've got a big event coming up and want to look a little more, well, de-puffed. Lymphatic drainage massage is one of the softest, most soothing treatments out there, and it's lovely for that lighter, refreshed feeling. … [Read more...] about Lymphatic drainage massage: the gentle reset your body's been asking for
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