London is great but sometimes hopping on a train for an hour can do wonders – especially when what’s on the other end is a spa. I spent the afternoon relaxing at The Spa at Macdonald Berystede Hotel, here’s what I thought. By Beth Ludolf What facilities can you use at The Spa at Macdonald Berystede Hotel? You have access to a thermal suite with two saunas, a salt room, … [Read more...] about Why The Spa at Macdonald Berystede Hotel is the perfect break from the city
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This is how to keep your blow dry looking salon-fresh
It’s a fact of life that good hair equals good mood – especially when you don’t have to lift a finger to create it. And that is why God created blow drys. If I was ever to win the lottery, I would get one every other day. Unfortunately, for now, I need to keep mine looking fresh for as long as humanly possible – here’s how. By Beth Ludolf How do you keep your blow … [Read more...] about This is how to keep your blow dry looking salon-fresh
I had a keratin treatment 9 weeks ago – here’s how it changed my routine
After a lifelong pursuit of silky-smooth hair – and multiple fruitless attempts using various “frizz-free” hair masks – a while ago, I finally bit the bullet and headed down to the salon for a keratin treatment. Granted, the immediate results were a dream (and a compliment-magnet), but I was sceptical whether it would be worth the hefty price tag. These are my … [Read more...] about I had a keratin treatment 9 weeks ago – here’s how it changed my routine
Five emerging nail trends we’re dying to try
It has been a pretty great time for beauty trends. We’ve relived the 90s, gone in on the glitter and rhinestones (thanks to Euphoria) and made our brows bushier than ever. There are only a few weeks left to make the most of the current beauty trends, but it’s not over yet. We’ve lined up a whole host of emerging nail trends to try before the season ends. By Beth Ludolf What … [Read more...] about Five emerging nail trends we’re dying to try
The five different types of hair extensions for great lengths
Short hair is great, don’t get me wrong, but being able to do that thing where you leave your hair tucked into your jumper is so nonchalant and chic that I’m actually considering extensions for that reason alone. Extensions are great for changing up your hair – they can add length, thickness and allow you to experiment with cuts and colours without really doing anything … [Read more...] about The five different types of hair extensions for great lengths