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'Out of the dozen or so dentists I’ve seen, Dr Cook was the first to point out that I have a tongue tie'

London Holistic Dental Centre

The blurb

Everything seems to be ‘holistic’ these days—our diet, fitness and pet pampering—and now it has even infiltrated the world of dentistry. Holistic dental care has become a popular alternative to regular treatment, but how does it differ?

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'9000 square feet devoted to hairdressing'

Balayage at Daniel Galvin

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When I visited Daniel Galvin Jr earlier this year I was incredibly happy with the results, so given the opportunity to review the original Daniel outpost, I was excited to see what was in store.

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The Harcourt

Open Monday to Thursday 11am–11.30pm, Friday to Saturday 11am–midnight, Sunday midday–10.30pm

I’ve always had something of a soft spot for Scandinavia. Not just the place itself, but the people, the weather—that grim, beautiful weather—and, yes, even the food. Scandinavian fare … Read more →

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'The subtle changes Kay made to my face have given me a new confidence'

Facial fillers at Regents Park Aesthetics

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Regents Park Aesthetics’ ethos is that a customer’s needs are of upmost importance. You would hope that would be the case everywhere, but it is difficult to trust your face in the hands of someone you do not … Read more →

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'Dr Lana was both professional and reassuring, and the experience was neither awkward nor scary'

Geneveve Radiofrequency Vaginal Rejuvenation Treatment

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Geneveve is a single, 30-minute vaginal treatment that has no down time. Just like skin, vaginal tissue relies on collagen and elastin for its support. With the normal ageing process or physical stresses from child-bearing, the tissue can … Read more →

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'Go for the wine, stay for the wine, stumble out for the wine'

Vinoteca

Open Mon–Fri midday–11pm, Sat 11am–11pm, Sun midday–4pm

As someone who experienced minor palpitations trying to decide which shade of black I’d pick for the last iPhone release, choice is not something I always deal well with. A constant sufferer of … Read more →

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'Call it magic - I think of it as divine intervention'

Botox with Dr Anil

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Previously Resident Physician at Harvey Nichols, cosmetic doctor Dr Anil has appeared in Channel 4’s Embarrassing Bodies, as well as having contributed articles to The Times, CBS and Fox News. He can also be spotted offering advice … Read more →

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Hair extensions at Beauty & Melody

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Beauty & Melody is a hidden treasure. The salon itself is open plan, with a white piano in the middle of the room (I hear a pianist sometimes comes in and plays—how lovely). Amongst their other offerings, they … Read more →

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'My guest’s rack of lamb was well-cooked and as tender as you could want'

Hunter 486

Open Mon–Sun 6.30am–11pm

When one mentions fine dining in west London, a certain type of restaurant springs to mind. That restaurant is high-end, dimly-lit and a little bit expensive. It’s got a significant wine list and some damned good cocktails. … Read more →

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'I'll be booking in again for a top up in a year'

Eyebrow microblading with Sian Dellar

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I only ‘discovered’ eyebrows relatively late—I knew they were there, nondescript floaters on the upper half of my face, but the more obvious features tended to hog my attention; red lips, defined eyes… my eyebrows were an afterthought. … Read more →

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