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Blow-dry, Blush and Blow

The blurb

Sometimes you just need things done quickly. After all, London life is fast-paced so why shouldn’t your beauty treatments be too? Finding a salon to do both, a good job and in record time is a struggle…cue Blush … Read more →

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blush + blow
'The rear, kitted out with the comfiest-looking armchairs, made me lust after a manicure'

Blush + Blow

The blurb

Blush + Blow started out as a seed of an idea in the mind of make-up artist, beauty blogger and entrepreneur Bridget O’Keeffe. Aiming to combine her skills and fuse her background in beauty with her mantra ‘blow … Read more →

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'Remi gently buffed away the dead skin with a blend of sunflower seed oil and milled walnut shell'

Essie Spa Pedi at HARI’s

The blurb:

Hair salon HARI’s offers a number of manicures and pedicures to preen, polish and pamper hands and feet. Many of the hair salon regulars save time by getting their nails ship-shape during their hair appointment.

Now, customers are … Read more →

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Insanity from London Insaniacs
'Insanity demonstrated why it could change Rik Waller into Brad Pitt in Fight Club'

Insanity class from London Insaniacs

The blurb:

For those unaware, Insanity is a workout developed by noted American fitness trainer Shaun T that is marketed as a 60-day programme to an incredible body. For about £100 you get a set of DVDs that guide you … Read more →

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Yoga at Sweaty Betty
'The hour-long class takes us through a full-body workout and stretch'

Yoga class at Sweaty Betty, Fulham Road

The Blurb:

Bucking the trend of ever-increasing gym membership fees, Sweaty Betty’s free fitness classes are a favourite among bargain-loving Londonistas. The clothing brand synonymous with stylish activewear offers a range of group workouts including yoga, pilates, BarreCorre and boxing … Read more →

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Strip wax treatment

Hollywood at Strip

The Blurb:

Strip offers a choice of three locations – Soho, Notting Hill and Chelsea; the latter being the flagship store and all containing a lingerie boutique. Premium Lycon wax is used during the waxing treatments to prevent hair breakages, … Read more →

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SALT Pilates

Peppe Class at SALT Pilates

The Blurb:

This is the first Pilates studio in the UK to launch the new dynamic chair class which SALT has named the Peppe class (pronounced pepper). This three-dimensional class is completely functional and relevant in our modern lives as … Read more →

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Chroma Oxy facial

Chroma Oxy Facial treatment at Büty Salon

The Blurb:

The Chroma Oxy Facial Treatment is different to most facials; it is high tech, machine-focused rather than reliant on a therapist’s hands and lots of lotions and potions.

The Process:

My therapist Sam, who boasts over 20 years’ … Read more →

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Hamam room at Antara Spa

Cleopatra’s Royal Bath at The Antara Spa

The Blurb:

The Antara Spa is the new addition to The Chelsea Club, the leisure centre housed within Chelsea Football Club’s grounds, and it is already a hit with the WAGs. It aims to offer ‘a holistic journey for the … Read more →

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Absolute Pilates Plus reformer

Pilates at Absolute Pilates Plus

The Blurb:

Absolute Pilates Plus specialises in Dynamic Reformer Pilates (but also offers a variety of other workouts), which is a machine-based full-body, core-conditioning workout designed to develop muscle strength and endurance, cardio respiratory endurance, flexibility and posture. The result … Read more →

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